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COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

UNI'IWD STATES SENATE

LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

ONE HUNDRED THIRD

FIRST SESSION{

SECOND SESSION{

CONGRESS

CONVENED JANUARY 5, 1993

ADJOURNED NOVEMBER 26,, 1993

CONVENED JANUARY 25, 1994

ADJOURNED DECEMBER 1, 1994

DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN, Chairman

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MAX BAUCUS, OF MONTANA

DAVID L BOREN, OF OKLAHOMA

BILL BRADLEY, OF NEW JERSEY

GEORGE J. MITCHELL., OF MAINE

DAVID PRYOR. OF ARKANSAS

DONALD W. RIEGLE, JR., OF MICHIGAN

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, OF WEST VIRGINIA

TOM DASCHLE. OF SouTH DAKOTA

JOHN B. BREAUX, OF LOUISIANALARNEODNEL RSafDrco

KENT CONRAD, oF NORTH DAKOTA

BOB PACKWOOD, OF OREGON

BOB DOLE OF KANSAS

WILLIAM V. ROTH. JR., OF DELAWARE

JOHN C. DANFORTH. OF MISSOURi

JOHN H. CHAFEE, OF RHODE ISLAND

DAVE DURENBERGER, OF MINNEsOTA

CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, OF IOWA

ORRIN G. HATCH, OF UTAH

MALCOLM WALLOP, OF WYOMING

DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN, OF NEw YORK

DAVID L. BOREN, OF OKLAHOMA

BILL BRADLEY, OF NEw JERsEY

GEORGE J. MITCHELL, OF MAINE

DONALD W. RIEGLE, JR., OF MICHIGAN

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, OF WEST VIRGINIA

TOM DASCHLE, OF SourrH DAKOTrA

JOHN B. BREAUX, OF LOUISIANA

KENT CONRAD, OF No~m DAKOTrA

MAX BAUCUS, or MANTANA

DAVID PRYOR, OF ARKAN~SAS

KENT CONRAD. oF Noitm DAKOTA

JOHN C. DANFORTH, OF MIssouRi

BOB PACKWOOD, OF OREGON

WILLIAM V. ROTH, JR., OF DELAWARE

JOHN H. CHAFED. OF RHODE ISLAND

CHARLES S& GRASSLEY, OF IOWA

ORRIN G. HATCH. OF UTAH

MAL.COLM WALLOP, OF WYOMING

SUBCOMMITTEE ON TAXATION

DAVID L. BOREN, OF OKLAHOMA, Chairman

WILLIAM V. ROTH, JR., OF DELAWARE

BOB PACKWOOD, OF OREGON

JOHN C. DANFORTH, OF Missoumi

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COMMITTEE

DANIEL PATRICK MOYNHIAN, oF NEW YORK, Chairman

LINDY L. PAULL, Minority Staff Director and Chief Counsel

SUBCOMMITTEES

SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE

MAX BAUCUS, op MANTANA, Chairman

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON DEFICITS, DEBT MANAGEMENT AND LONG-TERM ECONOMIC GROWTH

DILL BRADLEY, OF NEW JeFsEY, Chairman

DONALD W. RIEGLE JR., OF MICHIGAN MALCOLM WALLOP. op Wyomnwo

SUBCOMMITTEE ON PRIVATE RETIREMENT PLANS AND OVERSIGHT OF THE

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

DAVID PRYOR. oI ARKANSAS. Chairman

DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN. OF NEw YORK CHARL ES. GRASSLEY, OF IOWA

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH FOR FAMILIES AND THE UNINSURED

DONALD W. RIEGLE, JR.. OF MICHIGAN, Chairman

BILL BRADLEY, oF New JERtSEY

GEORGE J. MITCHELL, OF MAINE

JOHN D. ROCKEF2ELLER IV, OF WEST VIRGINIA

JOHN H. CHAFEE, OF RHODE ISLAND

WILLIAM V. ROTH, JR., OF DELAWARE

DAVE DURENBERGER, OF MINNESOTA

JOHN C. DANFORTH. OF MISSOURI

SUBCOMMITTEE ON MEDICARE AND LONG-TERM CARE

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, OF WEST VIRGINA, Chairman

MAX BAUiCUS, OF MONTANA

GEORGE J. MrICHELL, OF MAINE

DAVID PRYOR, OF ARKANSAS

TOM DASCHLE, OF SouJI DAKOTA

KENT CONRAD, OF NORTH DAKOTA

DAVE DURENBERGER, OF MINNESOTrA

BOB PACKWOOD, OF OREGON

BOB DOLE, OF KANSAS

JOHN H. CHAFEE, OF RHODE ISLAND

CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, OF IOWA

ORRIN 0. HATCH, OF UTAH

*SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND AGRICULTURAL TAXATION

TOM DASCHLE, OF Soumi DAKOTA, Chairman

DAVID L. BOREN, OF OKLAHOMA

JOHN B. BREAUX. OF LOUISIANA

ORRIN G. HATCH, OF UTAH

BOB DOLE, OF KANSAS

MALCOLM WALLOP, OF WYOMING

SUBCOMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECURITY AND FAMILY POLICY

JOHN B. BREAUX, OF LouISIANA, Chairman

DANIEL PA7thICK MOYNIHAN, OF New YoRK BOB DOLE, OF KANSAS

DAVE DURENBERGER, OF MINNESOTA

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EXTRACT FROM THE LEGISLATIVE REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1946,

PUBLIC LAW 601, 79th CONGRESS, AS AMENDED

Standing Committees of the Senate

SEC. 102. Rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended to read as follows:

"RULE XXV

* "Standing Commidttees

"(1) The following standing committees shall be appointed at the commencement of each Congress, and shall continue and

have the power to act until their successors are appointed, with leave to report by bill or otherwise on matters within their re~spective jurisdictions:

"'(i) Committee on Finance, to which committee shall be referred all proposed legislation. messages, petitions, memorials,

and other matters relating to the following subjects:

" 1. Bonded debt of the United States, except as provided in the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

"2. Customs, collection districts. and ports of entry and delivery.

"I. Deposit of public moneys.

"4. General revenue sharing.

"5. Health programs under the Social Security Act and health programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund.

"4.6. National Social Security.

"7. Reciprocal trade agreements.

"8. Revenue measures generally, except as provided in the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

"9. Revenue measures relating to the insular possessions.

"10. Tariffs and import quotas, and matters related thereto.

"11. Transportation of dutiable goods."

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CONTENTS

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Status of Senate bills and resolutions on which legislative action was taken ...................................... 9

Status of House bills and resolutions on which legislative action was taken....................................... 11

Presidential messages and executive communictions, referred to committee...................................... 17

Petitions referred to committee........................................................................................ 27

Publications by committee ............................................................................................ 31

Nominations ............................................................................................................ 33

Hearings held by committee........................................................................................... 39

Senate:

Bills referred to committee....................................................................................... 45

Resolutions referred to committee .............................................................................. 121

Joint resolutions referred to committee.......................................................................... 123

Concurrent resolutions referred to committee .................................................................. 125

House:

Resolutions referred to committee .............................................................................. 127

Bills referred to committee....................................................................................... 129

Index of short titles for Senate bills.................................................................................. 133

Amendments within Finance Committee's jurisdiction. by author.................................................. 137

Index. by subject, of bills and resolutions.............................................................................. 141

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STATUS OF BILLS ON WHICH LEGISLATIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN

SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTONS

CorifeuunceR"pd

am No, "lde R asd Smwto 8s- Agreed so i*- Signe b"e I Publi

NO ofe0w Low I "lawMN. _ _ __ __ __ unsws F Hwoe _ _

& 352

S. 766

mrL May.

Ulm

S.1003

Mr. MayUlm

S. 1134

Mr. Ssair

S. 1231

S. 1360

Mr. MaySam

S.13627

Mr. Mhdt.

ell mud

Dole (by

-gm-,x

Pd& icDoeUM LW

Utumay Round. Fan Track

Oumbas Budgm ReconciliEmploymene anwason do-

.uldc smvku

Sound - Adnmnta,. Mk 

tics hadependeace Act of

1993

To lueplmew du North

Americuc Five-Trade

P& 23

Apr. 2.

Jum e23.

S. Reps.

103-661

Jum e22.

'99

(noe witten

Mwa

Apr. 19,

'994.

S. Reps.

103-

2521

Nov. 9.

'99

(written report filed

JUL 25.

S. Raps.

103-

2211)

Nov.I S3.

'99

S. Reps.

103-

189 t

mar. 3.

(Ird

(Passed

MLA.

920)

Apr. 28.

Owg.

(See HA.

1430)

June 30.

post.

(Passed

MA.

1876)

Junce 25.

'M9

(Passed

HA.

2264 in

fleerof

this

mm1v

May 25,

post.

poed

(Passed

HA.

4278)

mar. 2.

'9,4.

(Set HA.

4277)

Nov. 22

M99

Ow.da

(Passed

HR.

J450)

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SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS-Continued

Canfeen sReport Re~ Pased Seav- Re=oed Pased Suat to Agreed to in- signd no Public No.aif e"House ate ConferenceLaWOO Law No.

S. 13668 ?4la ellui oua m d 1c d. N ov. 17 , e s e o s

Mr. may- nical corrections to dhe 1993 nowm Social Security Act (NOw wiNar

(Placedan

Col.)

S. 1914 QCrop inaurmiePOecee Apr. 5, Mr may. mid disaster payments 19"46

011110S. Reps.

103-

2441

511M4 Suputiua Reform Adt Apr. 19.

Mr. May. 1994*

Rmim S. Reps.

103-.

3492

Sept. 30.

'9940

S. Rept.

103-

3891

S. 2351 IsaMhSecurky Act Aug. 2.

Mar. Moy. 19M

Rolmr S. Reps.

103-

3231

S. 2467 Uruguay Round Agree- Nov. 22. Nov. 22.

Messrs. mnneAd 1994 1994

Mitchel. S. Reps. (PlAced on. Moy- 103- Sen.

miami. 412 tt 2a1.) Pack- (see HA..

wood (by 5110)

SJ. Rae, Extension of MFN so Prod- Oct. 19. Oct. 25, 110 ucua of Romania M93 99

&&. Mitc- S. Repo. (Indef. Al and 103- PostDole (by 1591 paine)

(Sn HMi.

Res. 228)

WA With n enthms.

IReported by the Senese Conurutee on Finance. 2 Reported by die Senfte Comiuautee on Enviruwnenital and Public Works.

t Joitly rpoat d yde Senate Coommiees on lFimance. Agrculure. Commerce. Governmenetal Affairs. Judciry, and Frign Rekailona. ft oklyrepne b die Senat Conunimtes onFinumnce, Agriculture. and (3ovenwental Affairs.

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STATUS OF BILLS ON WHICH LEGISLATIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN

HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

I I1 IConte 0'nca Report

No fa Rjrd Passed Repotted Sent to Agreed to in- Signed Into Public

in House in Senste. Conference ~ IA o

Sme. wautloc of cesawn - Incune.~

mergecKy Unemnplymem

C -qui

Ternponoy Increasein the

PublicDebt LUmit

Unzguy Roun; Fan Track

OnuilbusBudges Reconciliation

Emergency llnenployeme

Conosto

Scud, Affican Democratic

DusTion SupportAct

Il. s46

Mar. 2. M99

(Placed on Sen. Cal.)

Apr. 3. 199

(Placed on Sen. Cal.)

Mar. 3,. M3

(in lie&. of S.

.382)

Apt. S. 1993

June 23, 1M3 June 30. 1993

(Placed on I(in lieu of S.

Sen. Cal.) I l(X)i

Oct. 3,

3994*

H. Reps.

103-.

7767

Feb. 23,

M99

H. Reps.

103-171

Mar. 29.

M99

H. Reps.

103-43

Jun~e 14.

'99

H. Rept.

103-129.

P. I1

June 16.

'M9

H. Reps.

103-429.

Pt. 2"3

May 25,

'M9

H. Reps.

103-

11110

Sept. 29.

M99

H. Reps.

103-

268'

Oct. 12,

1M9

H. Reps.

103-.

269"3

Oct. I S.

1"930

H. Reps.

103-296.

ft. 13

NOV. 8.

'993

H. Reps.

103-296.

Pt. 2'

Nov. 15,

9930

H. Reps.

103-296,

Pl. 34

Nov. 17.

'M9

H. Reps.

103-296.

Pi. 4'

June 25, 1993

(in lieu ofS.

"134)

Oct. 28 1993

Nov. 20,.199

June 25,

Nov. 4,

M99

Aug. S,.199

H. Reps.

103-213

Nov. 8, 1M9

H. Reps.

103-333

Nov. 23.

1993

H. Reps.

103-4W4

Aug. 6. 199

H. Reps.

103-213

Nov. 20.

199

H. Reps.

103-333

Mar. 4,.199

Apr. 6. 1993

July 2, 1993

Aug. 10.,19M

103-6

103-12

103-49

103-66

Nov. 24, M193I103-152

Feb. 24.

'993.

Apr. 2,

1M9

June 22.

M99

May 27.

M99

Oct. I S.

'M9

Nov. 19.

1993

I I

Hi. 92

HR.F 1430

HX. I876

H.R. 2264

H.R. 3167

Hi. 3225 Nov. 23. 1993 1 103-149

June 8, 1M9

(Placed on

Sen. Cal.)

Oct. 21. 199

(Placed on

Sen. cal.)

Nov. 19. 1993

(Placed on

Sen. Cal.)
HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUIMONS-Continued

Conference Report

8W No.RMilePassed PuReSeat Sntto Agreed to in-- Signd Ito PubNo.

Haume Senate

HRL 3396 Ratlrmemen Protection Act July 29.

'994.

H. Reps.

103-632Z

Pl."I

Aug. 26.

19940

HI. Rep.

103-63Z.

ft. 2$

H.R. 3419 Tax Simrplification and Nov. 10. May 17.

Teciuical Corveculona 1930 19940

Act H. Rept.

103-

S353

H.R. 3433 Management of portion of July 21 Aug. 18. Sept. 22.

the Preskito under Inte- 19940 1994* 1994'

rior H. RepI. (nso wrilen

103-615. report ) Pl.I" 1

Aug. 9.

1904*

H. Reps.

103-613.

Pt. 21

H.R. 3450 To Wmpemnat the North Nov. I S. Nov. 17. Nov. 19. 1993 Nov. 20, 1993 Dec. 3.199 103-192

American Free-Tradle 1993 199 (Placed on (In lieu of S.

Agreemeno H. Rep. sem. cal.) 1627)

103-361.

ft's

H. Rep.

103-361.

P1. 24

H. Reps.

103-361.

ft32

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HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS-Continued

Conference Report

Bill No. 71heeep1 Passe eed PassedSent Sent to Agreed to inv- Signed Into Public HueConference Law LAw No.

House Senate

H.R. 3600 Health Securit y Act July 14.

'994.

H. Rept.

103-601.

Pt. I I

July 22.

'994.

H. Rept.

103-601.

Pt. 25

July 2A.

'994.

H. Rept.

103-601.

PL 3 1

Aug. 2.

1994*

H. Rept.

103-601.

Pt. 4"4

Aug. 12Z

'994.

H. Rept.

103-601.

pt. 5"i

Oct. 6.

1994.

H. Rept.

103-01-.

Pt.617

Oct. 7,

1994*

H. Rept.

103-601.

Pt. 7 2

H.R. 3900 Superfund Reform Act June 30,

19940

H. Rept.

103-382.

P1. 12

Aug. It.

1"940

H. Rept.

103-582.

Pt. 29

Aug. 26,

1994*

H. Rept.

103-592.

Pt. 3'

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HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS-Continued

Pat Conference Report

flR NolheRe ~Psed Reported j~S Sent to Agreed to in- Signed Into Puli BlNOMilein oue In eae Pse eae Conference House Senate IA A O

H.R. 3937

HAR. 4066

H.R. 4277

H.R. 4279

H.R. 4590

H.R. 5060

H.R. 51l0

Export Admuinistration Act

Duty suspension on ankiles

for certain international

sports events

Social Security Administra.

tive Reform Act

Social Security Act amendChia MFN

SEC Fee Collections

Uruguay Round Implemnentation Act

May 25.

19940

H. Rept.

103-531.

P1. 1.

June 16.

19940

H. Rept.

103-531.

Pt. 219

June 17.

19940

H. Rept.

103-531.

PI. 3a

June 17.

19940

H. Rept.

103-531.

PLt4 It

Mar. 24.

1994

H. Rept.

103-

454'

May 12

1994

H. Rept.

103-

50%'

May 4.

1994

H. Rept.

103-

4911

Aug. 1.

1994'

(Adversely

reported)

H. Rept.

103-640.

PI. I I

Sept. 22.

1994

H. Rept.

103-739.

P1. I'

Oct. 3.

1994

H. Rept.

103-926.

Pt. I I

H. Rept.

103-826.

Pi. 22

May 19. 1994

(Placed an

Sen. Col.)

Apr. 14.,1994

May 23. 1994

(See S. 1560)

May 19. 1994 May 25. 1994

(Placed on I(in lieu of S.

Sen. CaL.) 1 1231)

Oct. 9. 1994

Dec. 1. 1994

Aug. 11.

'994

H. Rept.

103-470

Oct. 6. 1994

H. Rept.

103-842

Aug. 5. 1994

H. Rept.

103-670

Oct. 6. 1994

H. Rept.

1034142

SApr. 30. 1994

a

103-237

Aug. 15. 19941 103-296

Oct. 22,.1994

Oct. 10. 1994

Dec. 8. 1994

103-387

a

103-352

103-465

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Apr. 12.

1994

May 17.

1994

May 12.

'994

Aug. 9.

1994*

Sept. 27.

1994

Nov. 29.

1994

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HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS-Continued

Bill ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ to Confeience Report Sge no Pbi

BWN.TteHwe i= Pse e" Corferanc LLa w aw NO.

Ham Ssaf

H.R. 3252 Social Security Act Tech. Oct.?7. Oct. 8. 1994 Oct. 31, IM9 103-432

nical Corretions 1994

H.J. Res. China MFN July 1. July 21.

208 M93 99

H. Rept. (Failed

103- passae)

1671

N.J. Res. Romania MPH Oct.?,. Oct. 12. Oct. 13. 199 Oct. 21. 199 Nov. 2. 199 103-133

229 1199 3 993 (Received

H. Rept. itSen.)

103-

H.J. Res. China MPH June 30. Aug. 9.

373 1994 1994

(Adversely (Failed reported) passage)

H. Rept.

103-

5751

H.Con. Res. Asian Pacific Economic Oct.?7, Oct. 12, Oct. 13. 199

113 Cooperation Organization 1993 199 (Placed on

H. Rapt. Sen. cal.)

With amendmenits.

'Reporedb the House Commnittee on Ways and Means. 2

Reported by th House Conmnittee on Ene"y and Commerce. 3Rpre by the House Committee on Poireip Affairs.

'Reorted by die House Conmmittee on flankting. Finance, and Urban Affairs.

3~poe by the House Committee on Edlucation and L.abor.

6'Reported by the House Committee on Agriculture. 7?Repoited by the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Reou by the House Conimirtee on Science. Space. and Technology.

'Reported by the House Commnittee on Public Works and Transportation. So Reported by die House Committe on the Budget. "Rpot dwb h House Committee on Mverchant Mumainerd Fisheries. "Rep=rt dab h House Committee on House Administration.

"R31eported bynh House Committe on Rules. "14Reported by die House Committee on Veterans Affiars. "IsReported by the House Committee on Government Operations. 16 pre by fth House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

iRppe by the House Committe on Natural Resources. '

5Reporied by fte House Committe on Armed Services. "19pne by the House Committee on Intelligence. 3"Reorte by the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

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PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES AND EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED

TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Jan. 5. 1993

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a report entitled "0MB Final Sequestration Report to the

President and Congress for Fiscal Year 1993.1' (EC No. 4.)

Jan. 5, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the final report on the study of the

Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control negative case action. (EC No.

S3.)

Jan. 5, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the sixth and final annual report on

the impact of the Medicare Hospital Prospective Payment System.

(EC No. 54.)

Jan. 5, 1993

Communication from the Chairman of the United States International

Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the seventy-first

quarterly report on trade between the United States and China, the

former Soviet Union, Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic nations, and other selected countries. (EC No. 55.)

Jan. 5, 1993

Communication from the Under Secretary of Commerce (Technology), transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Global

Markets for Supercomputers: The Impact of the U.S.-Japan

Supercomputer Procurement Agreement." (EC No. 56.)

Jan. 5, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the development and implementation of a plan to coordinate the physician review activities

of Utilization and Quality Control Peer Review Organizations and

Medicare Carriers. (EC No. 57.)

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Consolidated Federal

programs under the Maternal and Child Health Services Block

Grant. (EC No. 200.)

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication from the Fiscal Assistant Secretary of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the final monthly Treasury Statement

of Receipts and Outlays of the U.S. Government. (EC No. 201.)

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication from the Acting Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Rural Health

Care Transition Grant Program. (EC No. 202.)

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication from the Members of the Board of Trustees of the

Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance

Trust Funds. (EC No. 203.)

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on child support enforcement for fiscal year 1991. (EC No. 204.)

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication from the Chairman of the Physician Payment Review

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the comments of the

Commission on the report of the Secretary of Health and Human

Services on Medicare participation, assignment, and balance billing.

(EC No. 205.)

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on regional variations on impact of Medicare physician payment reform. (EC No.

206.)

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication forom the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Medicaid and Institutions for Mental Diseases." (EC No. 207.)

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the quarterly report to Congress on the Expenditure and Need

for Worker Adjustment Assistance Training Funds Under le Trade

Act of 1974. (EC No. 321.)

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, notice of the intention to add Ethiopia to the list

of beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System

of Preferences. (EC No. 322,)

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication from the Fiscal Assistant Secretary, Department of

the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the quarterly report of

the Treasury Bulletin. (EC No. 323.)

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PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES AND EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMMTME ON FINANCE

Jan. 20, 1993

Communication from the Acting Administrator of the Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Rural Health

Care Transition Grant Program." (EC No. 324.)

Jan. 26, 1993

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the operation of the International Coffee Agreement.

(EC No. 433.)

Jan. 26, 1993

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the cumulative report on rescissions and deferrals, dated December 1, 1992; pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as

modified by the order of April 11. 1986. referred jointly to the

Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Budget, the Coinmitt.ae on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (EC No. 456.)

Jan. 26 1993

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the cumulative report on rescissions and deferrals, dated January 1, 1993; pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified

by the order of April 11, 1986, referred jointly to the Committee

on Appropriation, the Committee on Budget, the Committee on

Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, the Committee on Finance, the

Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Environment

and Public Works. (EC No. 457.)

Jan. 27, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Medical Coverage

for HI V-Positive Individuals Demonstration."' (EC No. 489.)

Jan. 27, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a biennial report on internationally recognized worker rights.

(EC No. 49".)

Mar. 2, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, a draft of

proposed legislation relating to emergency unemployment compensation. (EC No. 572.)

Mar. 3, 1993

Message from the President-Report to the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program. (PM No. 8.)

Mar. 3, 1993

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting.

pursuant to law, notice of a designation relative to the emergency

unemployment compensation program. (EC No. 620.)

Mar. 9. 1993

Communication from the Chairman of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, an annual report and recommendations. (EC No. 631.)

Mar. 9, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the taxation of Social Security and Railroad Retirement Benefits in calendar year 1980. (EC No. 632.)

Mar. 9, 1993

Communication from the Chairman of the United States International

Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on trade

between the United States and China, the former Soviet Union.

Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltic Nations, and other selected

countries for the period from July through September 1992. (EC

No. 633.)

Mar. 9. 1993

Message from the President-Report on trade agreements. (PM No.

9.)

Mar. 31, 1993

Communication from the Acting Assistant Secretary (Domestic Finance) of the Department of Treasury, transmitting pursuant to law,

a report relative to the permanent debt limit. (EC No. 703.)

Apr. 19, 1993

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, notice relative to Ecuador. (EC No. 726.)

Apr. 20, 1993

Message from the President-Report on proposed rescission and revised deferral of budget authority. (Also to Appropriations, Foreign

Relations, and Budget.) (PM No. 15.)

Apr. 29, 1993

Communication from the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hospital

Insurance. Trust Fund, transmitting, pursuant to law, a -eport on the

financial outlook of the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund. (EC No.

757.)

Apr. 29, 1993

Communication from the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age

and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Funds,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the reserves of the

Disability Trust Fund. (EC No. 758.)

Apr. 29, 1993

Communication from the Board of Directors of the Federal Old-Age

and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Fund, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 1993 annual report of the Board. (EC

No. 7S9.)

Apr. 29, 1993

Communication from the Board of Trustees of the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the 1993 annual report of the Board. (EC No. 760.)

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Apr. 29, 199

Communication from the United States Trad Representative, Executive Offlice of the President. transmitting, pursuant to law, a draft

of proposed legislation to provide authority for the President to

enter into trade agreement to conclude the Uruguay Round of multilateral trad negotiations under the auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade to extend tariff proclamation authority

to caiiy out such agreements, and to apply Congressional "fast

track" procedures to a bill implementing such agreements. (EC NO. 761.)

Apr. 29. 1993

Communication from the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hospital huinuace Fund, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 1993 annual report of the Board. (KC No. 762.)

Apr. 29, 1993

Communication from the Fiscal Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the reports contained

in the March 199 "Tteawuy Bulletin." (EC No. 763.)

May 5, 1993

Message from the President-Report on the United States-Canada

Free-Trade Agreement. (P'M No. 19.)

May 6, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services

transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled "Family Preservation and Family Support Act of 1993." (EC No. 804.)

May 11. 1993

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1994 and 1995 for the Office of the United States

Trade Representative. (EC No. 820.)

May 19, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, a draft of proposed legislation to

amend the Social Security Act to reallocate a portion of the social

security tax from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance

Trust Fund to the Federal Disabi~lity Insurance Trust Fund. (EC No.

834.)

May 28. 1993

Communication from the President of the United States trasmitting,

pursuant to law, a report relative to the continuation of a waiver

of application of certain subsections of section 402 of the Trade

Act to the People's Republic of China. (EC No. 871.)

June 9, 1993

Communication from the Chairman of the Prospective Payment As- sessment Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entidaed "Medicare and the American Health Care System." (EC No.

697.)

June 9, 1993

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report concerning extension of waiver authority. (KC No. $96.

June 9, 1993

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning emigration laws and policies of the Republic of Bulgaria (KC No. 699)

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June 9, 1993

Communication from the Chairman of the Physician Payment Review

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Monitoring Access of Medicare Beneficiaries." (EC No. 900.)

June 17, 1993

Communication from the Acting Director of the United States Information Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of an extension of a ban on certain textiles from Bolivia. (KC No. 944.)

July 13, 1993

Communication forom the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report on the agreement on trade relations between the United States of America and Romania. (EC No. 1024.)

July 14, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a report on expenditure and need for worker adjustment assistance training funds. (EC No. 1070.)

July 15, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the semi-annual report of the Office of Inspector General, Department of Labor, for the period October 1, 199 through March

31. 1993. (EC No. 1071.)

July 15, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Payment For Blood

Clotting Factors Administered to Medicare Inpatients Who Have

Hemophilia." (EC No. 1072.)

July 15, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Medicare pro- spective payment systemn. (EC No. 1073.)

July 15, 1993

Communication from the U.S. Trade Representative, Executive Office

of the President, transmitting, -pursuant to law, a report on determinations and Investigations for the period July through December

1992. (EC No. 1074.)

July 15, 1993

Communication from the Chairman (Cultural Property Advisory Committee), U.S. Information Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a

report on the extension of the emergency Import ban on antique

textiles of the community of Coroma, Bolivia. (EC No. 107S.)

July 15, 1993

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report relative to Generalized System of Preferences. (EC No. 1076.)

July 20, 1993

Message from the President-Concerning emigration laws and policies of the Republic of Bulgaria. (PM No. 32.)
P-RESIDENTIAL MESSAGES AND EXECITWlE COMMUNICATIONS RENERRD TO THE COMM ffiT ON FINANCE

July 23, 1993

Communication fromn the Comptroller General of the United States.

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the financial audit of the

principal financial statements of the Internal Revenue Service for

fiscal year 1992. (BC No. 1282)

July 23, 1993

Com~munication from the Comptroller General of the United States,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the financial audit of the

principal financial statements of the U.S. Customs Service for fiscal

year 1992. (BC No. 1283.)

August 2, 1993

Communication fromn the Chairman of the International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the operation of the United States trade agreements program. (EC No.

1323.)

August 3, 1993

Communication from the Chairman of the International Trade Commission. transmitting, pursuant to law, a report between the United

States and China, the Successor States to the Fonner Soviet Union,

and other tide IV countries during the period January through

March 1993. (BC No. 1334.)

Sept. 9, 1993

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a cumulative report on rescissions and deferrals. (Referred

jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30. 1975, as modified by

the order of April 11, 1986. (EC No. 1404.)

Sept. 10, 1993

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget. Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the sequestration update report. (Referred jointly, pursuant to

the order of January 30. 1975. as modified by the order of April

11, 1986.) (EC No. 1405.)

Sept. 13, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a report relative to worker adjustment assistance training

funds. (BC No. 1443.)

Sept. 13, 1993

Communication from the President of thi! United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report relative to the designation of Peru as a

beneficiary of the Andean Trade Preference Act. (EC No. 1444.)

Sept. 13, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to states' reevaluation of their need payment standards. (EC No. 1445.)

Sept. 13, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Healthi and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the negative case

action under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.

(EC No. 1446.)

Sept. 13, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to child support. (KC

No. 144%)

Sept. 13, 1993

Communication from the Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, a Presidential determination

with respect to trade relations with Romania. (EC No. 1441L)

Sept. 14, 1993

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President, trnsmittin&. pursuant to

law, a report on rescissions and deferrals. (Referred jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the order of

April 11. 1986.) (KC No. 1449.)

Sept. 21, 1993

Communication from the Comptroller General of the United States,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the major issues associated with the North American Free Trade Agreemnent (BC No.

1540.)

Sept. 23, 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on the Social Security Administration for fiscal year 1992. (BC No. 1561.)

Sept. 30, 1993

Message from the President-Report on Russia and the Generalized

System of Preferences. (PM No. 44.)

Oct. 7, 1993

Communication from the Chairman of the International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, report on the impact of the

Caribbean Economic Recovery Act on U.S. industries and consumers. (BC No. 1595)

Oct. 7. 1993

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notice relative to the Trade Act of 1994.

(BC No. 1596.)

Oct. 20, 1993

Communication from the acting general counsel, Department of Commerce. transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled "'Fair

Trade In Auto Parts Extension Act of 1992." (BC No. 1659:.)

Nov. 4, 199

M.:ssage from the President-Report of proposed legislation to Implement the North American F~ree-Trade Agreement. (PM No. 65.)

Nov. 4, 1993

Message from the President-Report relative to the North American

Free-Trade Agreement. (PM No. 66.)

Nov. 5. 1993

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a report relative to worker adjustment assistance training

funds. (EC No. 1730.)

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PRESIDENTIAL WMEAGES AND EXECI=VE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRD TO THE COMMIITE ON FINANCE

Nov. 20, 199

Message from the Prnslden-Report of proposed lpglalation entitled

"Thie Health Security Act of 1993." (PMI No. 74.)

Nov. 26, 199

Message ft~m the President-Report an the operation of the Caribbean Basin Initiative. (PM No. 76.)

Jan. 25, 1994

Communication from the-President of the United States. received In

the Senate on December 15, 1993; transmitting, pursuant to law,

a report of the results of the General Agreement on Tariffs and

Trade Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations. (EC No.

Jan. 25, 1994

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, notice of an intention relative to Kyrgyzstan and

the Generalized System of Preferences. (RC No. 1839.)

JaiL 25, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. (EC No. 1840.)

Jan. 25, 1994

Communication fromn the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report from the Office of

Child Support Enforcement for calendar year 1993. (EC No. 1841.)

Jan. 25, 1994

Communication fromn the Admninistrator of the Health Care Financing Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the Rural

Health Care Transition Grant Program. (IC No. 1842.)

Jan. 25, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the U.S. Government for fiscal

year 1993. (EC No. 1543.)

Jan. 26, 1994

* Message from the President-Report relative to the Republic of Bulgaria. (PM No.76X)

Jan. 26, 1994

Message from the, President-Report on the agreement between the

United States and Greece on Social Security. (PM No. 79.)

Jan. 31. 1994

Communkicaion from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the fitial sequestration report for fiscal year 1994; referred

jointly. pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 11. 1986. (EC No. 2023.)

Feb. 2, 1994

Communication from the Director of the Congressional Budget Office. transmitting. pursuant to law, the final sequestration report for

fiscal year 1994; referred jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 11, 1986. (EC No.

2025.)

Feb. 4,1994

Communication from the Comptroller General of the United States,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Measuring U.S.-

Canada Trade: Shifting Trade Winds May Threaten Recent

Progress"1 (cc No. 2W5.)

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Feb. 4, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on changes In physician

participation, assignment, and extra billing In the Medicare Programn during calendar year 1992. (EC No. 2051.)

Feb. 4. 1994

Communication from the President of the National Council of Farmer

Cooperatives, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the agree,-

ment reached in the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations. (EC

No. 2052Z)

Feb.?,. 1994

Communication from the Chairman of the. International Trade Comnmission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on trad between

the United States and China, the successor states to the former Soviet Union, and other title IV countries during July through September 1993. (EC No. 2065.)

Feb. 7, 1994

Communication forom the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of trade and employment effects of the Caribbean

Basin Economy Recovery Act from 1991 through 1992. (EC No.

2W)6

Feb. 22, 1994

Communication from the Chair of the Advisory Council on Unemployment Compensation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the first interim report and recommendations. (EC No. 2184)

Feb. 22, 1994

Communication from the Fiscal Assistant Secretary of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Treasury Bulletin.

(EC No. 2185.)

Feb. 24, 1994

Communication ftrom the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, notice of an Intention relative of Kazakhstan and

Romania. (EC No. 2225.)

Mar. 2,1994

Communication from the Secretary of the Treasur,, transmitting. pursuant to law, the report of the financial statements of the forfeiture

fund for fiscal year 1993. (EC No. 2246.)

Mar.?7,1994

Message from the President-Extension of GSP benefits to Ukraine.

(PM No. 94.)

Mar.?,. 1994

Communication from the Chairman of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report of the Commission. (RC No. 2263.)
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAOIBS AND EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Mar. 6.,1994

Message from dhe President-1994 Trade Policy Agenda and 1993

Annual Report on the Trade Agreements Program. (PM No. 9.

MIar. 15. 1994

Mesnage from the President-Reemployment Act of 1994. (PM No.

9&.)

Mar. 16, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the prospective drug

utilization review demonstration projects. (EC No. 2346.)

Mar. 16, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting pursuant to law, the report on the evaluation of the

Municipal Health Services Program demonstration. (EC No. 2347.)

Mar. 16, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on a study of payments for

ambulance services under Medicare. (EC No. 2348.)

Mar. 17, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on nursing facility staffing

requirements. (EC No. 2361.)

Mar. 22, 1994

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President. transmitting, pursuant to

law, the cumulative report on rescissions and deferrals dated March

1, 1994; pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by

the order April 11, 1986; referred jointly to the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Budget, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Arned Services.

the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Cornnmittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee

on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Environment

and Public Works, the Committee on Finance, the Committee on

Foreign Relations, the Committee on Governmental Affairs, the

Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Small Business.

(KC No. 2382.)

Mar. 23, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the annual report on the expenditure and need for Worker Adjustment Assistance Training Funds for fiscal year 1994. (EC No.

2402.)

Apr. 14, 1994

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the cumulative report on rescissions and deferrals dated April

1. 1994; referred jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30. 1975,

as modified by the order April 11, 1986, to the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on Agriculture. Nutrition and Forestry, the Committee on Armed ServIces, the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, the

Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. the Committee on Environment and Public Works, the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Foreign Relations. the Committee on

Governmental Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the

Committee on Small Business. (BC No. 2479.)

Apr. 20, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the assessment of adequacy of reimbursement rates to pharmacies and Its impact on the

access to medication and pharmacy services by Medicaid recipients. (BC No. 2504.)

Apr. 20, 1994

Communication from the Fiscal Assistant Secretary of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Treasury Bulletin for

March 1994. (EC No. 2505.)

Apr. 20, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report -on improving internal regulatory review.

(EC No. 2506)

Apr. 20, 1994

Communication from the Chairman of the Physician Payment Review

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of recommendations In response to congressional mandates. (EC No.

2507,)

Apr. 20, 1994

Communication from the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hospital

Insurance Trust Fund, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report for calendar year 1994. (EC No. 2508)

Apr. 20, 1994

Communication from the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age

and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance Trust Funds,

tranmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report for calendar year

1994. (EC No. 2509.)

Apr. 21, 1994

Message from the President-Report on Imports of Honey from

China. (PM No. 102.)

Apr. 26, 1994

Communication from the Chairman of the International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the quarterly report on trade

between the United States and China for April 1994. (EC No.

2556.)

May 2, 1994

Message from the President-Revised deferral of budget authority for

the Department of Health and Human Services. (PM No. 105.)

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P-RESIDENTIAL MESSAGES AND EXECW'IVB COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMIITEE ON FINANCE

May 25, 1994

Communication from the Comptroller General, transmitting, pursuant

to law, the report on the status of budget authority proposed for

rescission on February 7, 1994; referred jointly, pursuant to the

order of January 30, 1995, as modified by the order of April 11, 1986, to the following Committees: Appropriations; Budget; Agri- culture, Nutrition, and Foreatry Armed Services; Banking, Housing. and Urban Affairs; Commerce, Science, anid Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Finance; Foreign Relations; and Governmental Affairs. (EC No.

2749.)

June 7, 1994

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning extension of waiver authority for the People's Republican of China. (EC No. 2750.)

June 7.,1994

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning extension of waiver authority. (KC No. 2751.)

June 8.,1994

Communication from the Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a deferral of

budget authority;, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975 as

modified by the order of April ]1. 1986, referred jointly to the

Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Budget, the Committee on Finance. (EC No. 2752.)

June 16, 1994

Communication from the Chairman of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled "Medicare and the American Health Care System." (EC No.

284&)

June 16, 1994

Communication from the Chairman of the Physician Payment Review

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of comments

on recommendations affecting physician payment under the Medicare program. (EC No. 2849.)

June 16, 1994

Communication from the Chairman of the Physician Payment Review

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled "Fee

Update and Medicare Volume Performance Standards for 1995."

(EC No. 2850.)

June 16, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, a

draft of proposed legislation entitled "Environmental Insurance

Resolution Reform Act of 1994."' (EC No. 2851.)

June 16, 1994

Communication from the U.S. Trade Representative, Executive Office

of the President. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on recent

developments regarding implementation of section 301 of the Trade

Act of 1974. (EC No. 2852,)

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June 16, 1994

Communication from the U.S. Trade Representative. Executive Office

of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, floe report on six investigations initiated under the statute commonly known as "Super 301." (EC No. 2853.)

June 16, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of lealth and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to the Medicare

prospective payment system. (EC No. 2854.)

June 16, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled "Geographic Variation in Hospital Nonlabor Input Price and Expenditures." (EC No.

2855.)

June 16, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the calendar year 1995

physician fee schedule update and fiscal year 1995 Medicare volume performance standard recommendations. (EC No. 2856.)

June 16, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation entitled "Medicare and

Medicaid Data Collection Amendments of 1994."' (EC No. 2857.)

June 21, 1994

Message from the President-Work and Responsibility Act of 1994

(PM1 No. 126.)

June 21, 1994

Communication from the Comptroller General of the United States,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the audit of the Principal Financial Statements of the U.S. Customs Service for fiscal

year 1993. (EC No. 2883.)

June 21, 1994

Communication from the Acting General Counsel of the Department

of Defense, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to improve

coordination of benefits information by sharing health insurance information from the Medicare and Medicaid Coverage Data Bank.

(EC No. 2884.)

June 21, 1994

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the cumulative report on rescissions and deferrals, dated June

1, 1994; pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by

the order of April 11. 1986, referred jointly to the following Committees: Appropriations; Budget; Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry; Armed Services; Banking, Housing and Urbar. Affairs; Commerce, Science and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources;

Environment and Public Works; Finance; Foreign Relations; Governmental Affairs; Judiciary; Small Business. (EC No. 2885.)

June 22, 1994

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a notice relative to the U.S. International Trade

Commission. (EC No, 2944.)
-PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES AND EXECUTIVE COMMUNCATIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITFEME ON FINANCE

June 22 1994

Communication from the Chairman of the Physician Payment Review

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled

"Monitoring Access of Medicare Beneficiaries and Monitoring the

Financial Liability of Medicare Beneficiares." (EC No. 2945.)

June 30, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

low, the report on Trade Adjustment Assistance benefits. (EC No.

2974.)

July 12, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the committees

which provide advice to the Secretary with respect to the Social

Security Act. tEC No. 3021.)

July 13, 1994

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the cumulative report on rescissions and deferrals, dated July

1. 1994; pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as modified by

the order of April 11, 1986, referred jointly to the following commifttes: Appropriation; Budget; Agriculture. Nutrition, and Forestry-, Armed Services; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Energy and Natural Resources;

Environment and Public Works; Finance; Foreign Relations; Governmental Affairs; Judiciar); Small Business. (EC No. 3054.)

July 27, 1994

Communication from the Chairman of the International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the operation

of the trade agreements program. (EC No. 3113.)

Aug. 1. 1994

Communication from the Comptroller General of the United States,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Uruguay

Round of negotiations of the General Agreement on Tariffs and

Trade. (EC No. 3132.)

Aug. 1, 1994

Communication from the Chairman of the International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commissions quarterly

report on trade between the United States and China. (EC No.

3133.)

Aug. 5, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled "Community Nursing Organization Demonstration." (EC No. 3168.)

Aug. 10, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on participation, assignment, and extra billing in the Medicare program. (EC No. 3186.)

Aug. It. 1994

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the cumulative report on rescissions and deferrals, dated August 1. 1994; pursuant to the order of January 30. 1975. as modified by the order of April 11. 1986, referred jointly to the Committees on Appropriations. Budget. Agriculture, Armed Services,

Banking, Commerce, Energy, Public Works, Finance, Foreign Relations, Governmental Affairs, Judiciary, Small Business. (EC No.

3186.)

Aug. 11. 1994

Communication from the

Aug. 17, 1994

Message from the Pres~dent-Report on Belarus and Uzbekistan relative to the generalized system of preferences. (PM No. 140.)

Sept. 14, 1994

Communication from the Social Security, transmitting pursuant to

law, the report of the Social Security Administration for fiscal year

1'93. (EC No. 32".)

Sept. 14, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Social Security Administration for fiscal year 1993. (EC No. 3291.)

Aug. 24,.1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled "High Cost Hospice Care." (EC No. 3245.)

Aug. 25, 1994

Communication from the Acting Director, Office of Management and

Budget. Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a report of the 0MB Sequestration update as of August 19.

1994; referred jointly, pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975,

as modified by the order of April 11, 1975, to the following committees: Appropriations; Budget; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Commerce, Science, and Transportation;

Energy and Natural Resources; Environment and Public Works; Finance; Foreign Relations; Governmental Affairs; Judiciary; Labor

and Human Resources; Rules and Administration; Small Business;

Veterans' Affairs; Special Committee on Aging; Select Committee

on Intelligence; Indian Affairs. (EC No. 3261.)

Sept. 14, 1994

Communication from the Commissioner of Social Security transmitting. pursuant to law, the report of the Social Security Administration for fiscal year 1993. (EC No. 3290.)

Sept. 14, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Social Security Administration for fiscal year 1993. (EC No. 3291.)

Sept. 21, 1994

Communication from the Commissioner of Social Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a plan for a new disability claim

process. (EC No. 3333.)

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PRESIDENT1IAL MESSAGES AND EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTE ON FINANCE

Sept. 21. 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled "Monitoring the

Impact of Medicare Physician Payment Reform on Utilization and

Access." (EC No. 3334.)

Sept. 23, 1994

Communication forom the Director of the Office of management and

Budget. Executive Office of the President. tranmitting, pursuant to

law, dhe cumutlative report on rescissions and deferrals, dated September 1, 1994; pursuant to the order of January 30, 1975, as

modified by the order of April 11, 1986, referred jointly to the following committees: Appropriations, Budget, Agriculture, Nutrition

and Forestry, Armed Services, Housing and Urban Affairs, Commerce, Science and Transportation, Energy and Natural Resources,

Environmental and Public Works, Finance, Foreign Relations, Governmental Affairs. Judiciary, Small Business. (EC No. 3338.)

Sept. 27, 1994

Message from the President-Report of related documents to Implement agreements resulting from the General Agreement on Tariffs

and Trade Uruguay Round. (PM No. 147.)

Sept. 30. 1994

Communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the taxation of Social Security and Railroad Retirement Benefits for calendar year 1991. (EC No. 3377.)

Oct. 7, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on Medicare for fiscal year 1992. (EC No. 3396.)

Oct. 7, 1994

Communication from the Chainman of the U.S. International Trade

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the impact

of the Andean Trade Preference Act for calendar year 1993. (EC

No. 3397,)

Oct. 7, 1994

Communication from the Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs), transmitting, pursuant to law, notice of a Presidential determination relative to the emigration laws and policies of the Russian

Federation. (EC No. 3412.)

Nov. 30, 1994

Communication from the Director of the Office of Management and

Budget, Executive Office of the President. transmitting, pursuant to

law, -the cumulative report on rescissions and defferals dated November 9, 1994; pursuant to the order of January 30, 1995, as

modified by the order of April 11, 1986, referred jointly to the

Committee on Appropriations, 'the Committee on the Budget. the

Committee on Finance and the Committee on Foreign Relations.

(EC No. 3443.)

Nov. 30, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to demonstration activities. (EC No. 3467.)

Nov. 30, 1994

Communication from the Chairman of the International Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on trade between

the United States and China, and the Successor States to the

Former Soviet Union during the period April 1, 1994 through June

30, 1994. (EC No. 3491.)

Nov. 30, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual report on Child Support

Enforcement. (EC No. 3492.)

Nov. 30, 1994

Communication from the Secretary of L.abor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report on the expenditure and need for Worker Adjustment

Assistance Training Funds for the period July 1, 1994 through Sep.

tember 30, 1994. (EC No. 3493.)

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Jan. 5, 1993

Petition from a citizen of Concord. New Hampshire. Re: Social Security Trust Fund. (POM No. 8.)

Jan. 5, 1993

Joint Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California.

Re: Multipurpose Senior Services Program. (POM No. 10.)

Jan. 5, 1993

Joint Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California.

Re: Income tax credit for first-time home buyers. (POM No. 11.)

Feb. 16. 1993

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Alaska. Re:

Annual fee for recreational vessels. (POM No. 27.)

Mar. 29, 1993

Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Niagara Falls,

New York. Re: Social Security benefits. (POMI No. 55.)

Apr. 21. 1993

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of New Mexico.

Re: Conditional China MFN. (POM No. 64.)

Apr. 29. 19931

Initiative adopted by the State of Oregon relating to food stamps,

AFDC, and unemployment insurance benefits. Re: Full Employment Program. (POM No. 69.)

Apr. 29, 1993

Resolution adopted by the legislature of the State of Utah. Re: Establishment of medical care savings accounts. (POM No. 72.)

May 21, 1993

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislation of the State of Utah.

Re: Tax equity in community property and common law States.

June 8, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of Louisiana. Re: Btu

tax and the alumina industry. (POM No. 85.)

June 23, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Municipal Assembly of the City of Mayaguez, Puerto, Rico. Re: Section 936 of the Federal Internal Revenue

Code. (POM No. 136.)

June 23. 1993

Resolution adopted by the Board of Clark County, Illinois. Re: Btu

tax. (POM No. 137.)

June 23. 1993

Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Keene, New

Hampshire. Re: Btu tax. (POM No. 138.)

June 23, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Yadkin County. North Carolina. Re: cigarette sales taxes. (POM No. 139.)

June 23, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Beaufort County, North Carolina. Re: cigarette sales taxes. (POM No. 140,)

June 23, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Lenoir County.

North Carolina. Re: cigarette sales taxes. (POM No. 141.)

June 24, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Florida.-Re: Social Security "notch" problem. (POM No. 142.)

June 24, 1993

Resolution adopted by the House of the Legislature of the State of

Hawaii. Re: Hawaii health care costs. (]POM No. 143.)

June 24, 1993

Resolution adopted by the House of the General Assembly of the

State of Illinois. Re: Social security "notch" problem. (POM No.

144.)

June 24, 1993

Resolution adopted by the House of the General Assembly of the

State of Iowa. Re: exemption form federal taxation of certain small

issue private activity bonds. (POM No. 145.)

June 24, 1993

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana. Re: payment of social security tax for work performed on

election day. (IPOM No. 146.)

June 24, 1993

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana. Re: state and federal funding under the Medicaid program.

(POM No. 147.)

June 24, 1993

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana. Re: social security "notch" problem. (POM No, 148.)

June 24, 1993

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Maine. Re:

small-issue industrial development bonds. (POM No. 149.)

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June 24. 1993

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana. Re: payment of social security tax for work performed on

election day. (POM No. 150.)

June 24. 1993

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of

Michigan. Re: tax exempt mortgage revenue bonds. (POM No.

151.)

June 24. 1993

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of the Legislature of the

State of Michigan. Re: NAFFA. (POM No. 152.)

June 24. 1993

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Montana.

Re: individual medical care savings accounts. (POM No. 153.)

June 24, 1993

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Nevada.

Re: income tax on the income from a pension of any person who

is not a resident of that state. (POM No. 154.)

June 24. 1993

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Nevada.

Re: allowing states greater flexibility in designing and carrying out

coordinated programs of health care without having to obtain waivers of freedom of choice. (POM No. 155.)

June 24. 1993

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of North

Dakota. Re: proposed energy tax. (POM No. 156.)

June 24. 1993

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the General Assembly of the

State of Tennessee. Re: Federal tax laws encouraging U.S. industries to relocate in foreign countries. (POM No. 157.)

June 24. 1993

Joint resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Re: Medicaid income eligibility requirements.

(POM No. 158.)

July 29. 1993

Resolution adopted by the Retired Public Employees of Nevada, Carson City. Nevada relative to Social Security. Re: social security.

(POM No. 214.)

July 29, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Martin County.

North Carolina. Re: tax on cigarettes. (POM No. 215.)

July 29. 1993

Resolution adopted by the House of Delegates of the American Bar

Association. Chicago. Illinois. Re: adoption of juveniles. (POM

No. 216.)

July 29. 1993

Resolution adopted by the Oil and Gas Study Committee of the House

of the Legislature of the State of Alabama. Re: energy taxes.

(POM No. 217.)

July 2.9, 1993

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Nevada.

Re: social security "notch" problem. (POM No. 218.)

July 29, 1993

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana. Re: Medicaid prescription drug provisions. (POM No. 219.)

Aug. 5, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Ahoskie.

North Carolina. Re: taxes on the sale of cigarettes. (POM No.

247.)

Aug. 5, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Lee County,

North Carolina. Re: taxes on the sale of cigarettes. (POM No.

248.)

Aug. 5, 1993

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California.

Re: tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds. (POM No. 249.)

Aug. 5. 1993

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

Hawaii. Re: FEMA unemployment benefits. (POM No. 250.)

Aug. 5, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

Michigan. Re: tax package proposed by President Clinton. (POM

No. 251.)

Aug. 5, 1993

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Nevada.

Re: offset and windfall provisions of fth Social Security Act.

(POM No. 252.)

Aug. 5, 1993

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Washington. Re: deduction of retail sales tax. (POM No. 253.)

Aug. 6. 1993

Joint Resolution passed by the Nevada legislature. Re: tax-exempt

bonds. (POM No. 259.)

Sept. 8, 1993

Joint Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Nevada.

Re: NAFI'A. (POM No. 270.)

Sept. 8. 1993

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey. Re: tax increases. (POM No. 271.)

Sept. 13, l993

Concurrent resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State

of Indiana. Re: economic development incentives. (POM No. 277.)

Sept. 22, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of LosAngeles, CA. Re: tax credit. (POM No. 285.)

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Sept. 22. 1993

Resolution adopted by the City Council of the city of Clinton, NC.

Re: cigarette tax. (POM No. 286.)

Sept. 22, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Chamber of Commerce of Kinston-Lenoir

County, NC. Re: cigarette tax. (POM No. 287.)

Sept. 22, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Person County,

NC. Re: cigarette tax. (POM No. 288)

Oct. 7. 1993

Concurrent resolution passed by the Legislature of the State of Texas

relative to medical savings accounts. Re: medical savings accounts.

(POM NO. 296.)

Nov. 17. 1993

Resolution adopted by the Reformed Church in America. New York.

New York. Re: tobacco products. (POM No. 320.)

Nov. 17, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Western Legislative Conference of the

Council of State Governments. Re: coordination of guidance and

prevention services for families. (POM No. 321.)

Nov. 17. 1993

Resolution adopted by the Western Legislative Conference of the

Council of State Governments. Re: Supplemental Security Income.

(POM No. 322.)

Nov. 17, 1993

Resolution adopted by the Western Legislative Conference of the

Council of State Governments. Re: North American Free Trade

Agreement (POM No. 323.)

Jan. 27. 1994

Resolution adopted by the Southern Nevada Retired Teachers Association. Re: Social Security. (POM No. 344.)

Jan. 27, 1994

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

Illinois. Re: China MFN. (POM No. 345.)

Jan. 27. 1994

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of Illinois.

Re: Medical Savings Accounts. (POM No. 346.)

Mar. 9, 1994

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona. Re: High-iay trust fund. (POM No. 395.)

Mar. 9. 1994

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona. Re: Social Security Notch Adjustment Act. (POM No. 396.)

Mar. 16. 1994

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Adizona. Re: Deduction of medical insurance costs of self-employed

individuals. (POM No. 407.)

Apr. 20, 1994

-lni resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Idaho. Re:

Collection and sales and use taxes by out-of-state mail order firms.

(POM No. 445.)

May 16, 1994

Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of

Charlotte. Virginia. Re: Tobacco. (POM No. 475.)

May 16, 1994

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona. Re: Medical care savings accounts. (POM No. 476.)

May 16, 1994

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Washing-

=~. Re: Internal Revenue Service liens. (POM No. 477.)

May 16. 1994

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Idaho. Re:

Welfare reform. (POM No. 478.)

May 16, 1994

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature or the State of Idaho. Re:

Imports of Canadian barley and wheat. (P('M No. 479.)

May 16, 1994

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the Commonwealth of

Virginia. Re: Actual costs of media care delivery. (POM No.

480.)

May 17, 1994

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the Commonwealth of

Virginia. Re: Medical care savings accounts. (POM No. 49S.)

May 17, 1994

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the Commonwealth of

Virginia. Re: Dependent care tax credit. (POM No. 496.)

May 19, 1994

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California.

Re: NAFIA. (MOM No. 516.)

June 27, 1994

Resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Fulton County.

New York. Re: Health care reform. (POM No. 545.)

June 27, 1994

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Alaska. Re:

Dyeing of diesel fuel. (POM No. 546.)

June 27, 1994

Joini resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Colorado.

Re: Individual medical savings accounts. (POM No. S47.)

June 27, 1994

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana. Re: Development of oil and natural gas resources. (POM

No. 548.)

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PETITONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

June 27. 1994 Dec. 1, 1994

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Lou- Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California.

isiana. Re: Tax Fairness for Main Street Business Act of 1994. Re: Exemption of disabled persons from paying any employment

(MOM NO. 54O.) taxes when they compensate any immediate family member who

provides domestic services in their home. (POM No. 679.)

June 27, 1994

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana. Re: Sales taxes on Interstate sales transactions. (POM No.

550.

June 27, 1994

Resolution adopted by the House of the Legislature of the State of

Oklahoma. Re: Trade sanctions on Japan. (POM No. 551.)

June 27. 1994

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of South

Carolina. Re: Medical care savings accounts. (POM No. 552.)

June 27, 1994

Resolution adopted by the House of Legislature of the Commonwealth

of Puerto Rico. Re: Tariff duty for importeA coffee. (POM No.

553.)

July 20. 1994

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey. Re: Family stabilization through the IRC. (POM No. 601.)

July 20. 1994

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey. Re: Family stabilization through the IRC. (POM No. 602.)

Aug. 17. 1994

Joint Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California.

Re: Designation of a foreign trade zone. (MOM No. 620.)

Aug. 17, 1994

Joint Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California.

Re: Homeowner tax relief. (POM No. 621.)-

Aug. 17. 1994

Joint Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California.

Re: Personal exemptions. (FOM No. 622.)

Aug. 19, 1994

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

New York. Re: Informed Compliance Centers. (POM No. 634.)

Nov. 30, 1994

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California.

Re: Index to inflation the income thresholds for the federal income

taxation of Social Security benefits. (POM No. 659.)

Dec. 1. 1994

Joint resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California.

Re: Elimination of the two tier taxation of social security. (POM

No. 678.)

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PUBLICATIONS BY THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

(Request for publications should be In writing accompanied by a self-addressed label for each Itemi to: U.S. Senate Committee on

Finance, Attention EDITORIAL SECTION, Room SD-219, Dirksen Omce Building, Washington, DC 20510).

MISCELLANEOUS

June 3993 S. Prt. 103-37

FISCAL YEAR 1994 BUDGET RECONCILIATION

OMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Feb. 1994

RECS. Prt. 103-68

COUNTRY REPORTS ON ECONOMIC POLICY AND TRADE

PRACTICES (Report Jointly Submitted to the Senate Committee

on Foreign Relations, Senate Committee on Finance, House Cornmittee on Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Ways and Means

by the Department of State in Accordance with Section 2202 of the

Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988)

May 1994

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND GENERAL

MATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995

S. Prt. 103480

BUDGET INFORTAX

SOCIAL SECURITY

TRADE

PUBLICATIONS PREPARED BY THE JOINT

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION FOR THE COMMITTEE

ON FIANCE

Jan. 8, 3993 JCS-1-93

TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF THE TAX SIMPLIFICATION

ACT OF 3993 (H.R. 13)

Jan. 8, 3993 JCS-2-93

EXPLANATION OF THE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF

3993 (H.R. 17)

Mar. 8, 1993 JCS-4--93

SUMMARY OF THE PRESIDENT'S REVENUE PROPOSALS

Apr. 15, 1993 JCS-5-93

SCHEDULE OF PRESENT FEDERAL EXCISE TAXES (AS OF

JANUARY 1, 1993)

Apr. 22, 1993

ESTIMATES OF FEDERAL

YEARS 1994-1998

JCS--6-93

TAX EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL

June 14, 1993 JCS-7-93

METHODOLOGY AND ISSUES IN MEASURING CHANGES IN

THE DISTRIBUTION OF TAX BURDENS

July 14, 1993

COMPARISON OF REVENUE PROVISIONS OF

NIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT

PASSED BY THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE

Aug. 23, 1993

JCS-9-3

H.R. 2264 (OMOF 1993) AS

JCS-10-93

OVERVIEW OF THE CONFERENCE AGREEMENT ON THE

REVENUE PROVISIONS OF THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1993 (H.R. 2264)

Aug. 23, 3993 JCS-1 1-93

SUMMARY OF THE REVENUE PROVISIONS OF THE OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1993 (H.R. 2264)

Dec. 20, 1993 JCS-20--93

DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF TITLE VII OF H.R. 3600, S.

1757, AND 5. 1775 ("HEALTH SECURITY ACT")

April 26, 3994 JCS-3-94

DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS RELATING TO

THE TAX TREATMENT OF HEALTH CARE (S. 1757,5S. 1775.

S. 1579, S. 1770, AND S. 3743)

June 14, 1994

DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF 5. 1780

PROTECTION ACT OF 1993")

June 28. 1994

-SCHEDULE OF PRESENT FEDERAL

JANUARY I. 1994)

JCS-4-94

("RETIREMENT

JCS-5-94

EXCISE TAXES (AS OF

Nov. 9, 3994 JCS-6-94

ESTIMATES OF FEDERAL TAX EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL

YEARS 1995-1999

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Jan. 20, 1993

ALTMAN, ROGER. of New York, to be Deputy Socretary of the

Thasanry.

Jan. 13, 1993-4learbig by the Poll Committee.

Jan. 19, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

Jan, 19, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Jan. 21, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Apr. 27, 1993

AFEL,ý KENNETH S., of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secrtary

of Health and Human Services, vice Arnold R. Thompklns, reMay 19, 1993-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

May 20, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

May 20, 1993--Reported to the. Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 24, 1993-Cofime by the Senate

May 24. 1993

BANE, MARY JO, of Massachusetts, to be Assistant Secrtary for

Family Support, Department of Health and Human Services, vice

Jo Arnne B. Barnhart.

Sept. 22, 1993-Hearin by the Pull Committee

Sept. 30, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favor-

.ably reported.

Sept. 30, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Oct. 7, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Apr. 27,1993

BARSHEFSKY, CHARLENE, of the District of Columbia. to be a

Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, with the: rank of Ambassador,

vice Julius L. Katz.

May 19, 1993-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

May 20, 1993-Approved by the Committe and ordered favorably

May 20,1993-Reore to the Seame by Mr. Moynihan.

May 28, 1993-Confrmned by the Senae.

Jan. 20, 199

BENTSEN, HON. LLOYD, of Texas, to be Secretary of the T1reasury.

Jan. 12, 1993-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

Jan. 12, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

Jan. 12, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Jan. 20, 1993--Confirmed by the Senate.

Nov. 20, 1993

BRAGG, LYNN M., of Maryland, to be a member of the U.S. International Trade Commission for the term expiring June 16, 2002,

vice Anne B. Brunsdale, term expired.

Mar. 16, 1994-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

Mar. 22, 1994-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

Mar. 22, 1994-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Mar. 25, 1994- Confirmed by the Senate.

Apr. 27, 1993

BROADNAX, WALTER D., of New York, to be Deputy Secretary

of Health and Human Services, vice Kevin B. Moley, resigned.

May 19, 1993-Hearin by the Pull Committee.

May 20, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

May 20,1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 24, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

June 8, 1993

BROWN, JUNE GIBBS, of Hawaii, to be Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, vice Richard P. Kusserow, resigned.

Sept. 22, 1993-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

Sept. 30, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably reported.

Sept. 30, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Sept. 30, 1993-Purther referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs for not to exceed 20 days.

Nov. 5, 1993--Confinrmed by the Senate.

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July 1, 19941

BROWN, STUART L. of-Marylar,4 to be Assistant General Counsel

in the Department of dwTheTfasury (Chief Counsel for the Internal

Revenue Service), vice Abraham N.M. Shashy, Jr., resigned.

Sept. 14, 1994-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Sept.L K 1994-Approved by the Committe and ordered favorably reported.

Sept. 19, 1994-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Oct. 4. 1994--ConfhmWe by the Senate.

Sept. 7, 1993

CHABOT, HERBERT L., to be a judge of the U.S. Tax Court for

a term expiring 15 years after he takes office. (Reappointment)

Sept 29, 1993-Heating by the Full Committee.

Sept. 30, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorAblY reported.

Sept. 30.,1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Oct. 7, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Sept. 20, 1993

CHATER, SHIRLEY SEARS, of Texas, to be Commissioner of Social Security, vice Gwendolyn S. King, resigned.

Sept. 29, 1993-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

Sept. 30, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably reported

Sept. 30, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Oct.?7, 1993--Confirmed by the Senate.

Mar. 22, 1993

DEVORE, JACK R., JRL, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of

the Treasury for Public Affairs, vice Desiree Tucker-Sorini, resigned.

Apr. 26, 1993-Hearilg by the Pull Committee.

Apr. 27, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

Apr. 28, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Apr. 29, 1993--Confirmed by the Senate.

Apr. 27, 1993

ELLWOOD, DAVID T., of Massachusetts, to be an Ahssistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, vice Martin H. Gerry.

May 19, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

May 20. 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

May 20.,1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 28, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Nov. 20, 1993

ESSERMAN, SUSAN G., of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary

of Commerce, vice Alan M. Dunn, resigned.

Mar. 22, 1994-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

Mar. 22, 1994-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

Mar. 22, 1994-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Mar. 25, 1994-Confirmed by the Senate.

Sept. 19, 1994

FOLEY, MAURICE, of California, to be a judge of the U.S. Tax

Court for a term expiring 15 years after he takes office, vice

Charles E. Clapp 11, retired.

Nov. 20, 1993

GARDNER, WILLIAM BOOTH, of Washington, to be Deputy U.S.

Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador, vice Michael

H. Moskow, resigned.

Mar. 16, 1994-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Mar. 22, 1994-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

Mar. 22, 1994-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Apr. 20, 1994-Confirmed by the Senate.

July 30, 1993

GARTEN, JEFFREY Lt, of New York, to be Under Secretary of

Commerce for International Trade, vice John Michael Farren, resigned.

Aug. 2, 1993-Referred jointly to the Committees on Finance and

Banking.

Sept. 22, 1993-Full Committee hearing by the Finance Committee.

Sept. 30, 1993-Approved by the Finance Committee and ordered

favorably reported.

Sept. 30. 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Oct. 19, 1993-Approved by the Banking Committee and ordered

favorably reported.

Oct. 19, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Riegle.

Nov. 8, 1993--Confirmed by the Senate.

Nov. 16, 1993

GOLDEN, OLIVIA A., of Washington, DC, to be Commissioner on

Children. Youth, and Families, Department of Health and Human

Services, vice Wade Horn, resigned.

Nov. 16, 1993-Jointly referred to the Committee on Finance and

the Committee on Labor and Human Services.

Nov. 19, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committec.

Nov. 19, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Nov. 19, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

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CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Apr. 27, M99

HANSON, JEAN K., of New York, to be General Counsel for the

Department of the Trasury, vice Jeanne S. Archibald. resigned.

May 19, 1993.-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

May 20, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

repotd

May 20, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 24, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Jan. 20, 1993

KANTOR, MICHAEL, of California, to be U.S. Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and PleniJan. 19, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Jan. 19, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

Jan, 19, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Jan. 21, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Sept. 12, 1994

KNIGHT, EDWARD S., to be General Counsel for the Department

of the Treasury, vice Jean E. Hanson. resigned.

Sept. 14, 1994-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Sept. 14, 1994-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably reported.

Sept. 19, 1994-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Sept. 28, 1994--Confirmed by the Senate.

Apr. 5, 1993

KLEPNER, JERRY D., of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of

Health and Human Services, vice Steven B. Kelmar.

May 19, 1993-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

May 20, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

May 20, 1993-Reported to tle Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 24, 1993-Confinned by the Senate.

Apr. 12, 1994

LAU, VALERIE of California, to be an Inspector General, Department of the Treasury, vice Donald E. Kirkendall, resigned.

June 29, 1994-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

June 29, 1994-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

June 29. 1994-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Oct. 7. 1994-Confimned by the Senate.

Apr. 1. 1993

LAVELLE, AVIS, of Illinois. to be an Assistant Secretary of Health

and Human Services, vice Alixe Reed Glen.

May 19, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

May 20, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

May 20, 1993--Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 24, 1993--Confirmed by the Senate.

Apr. 27, 1993

LEVY, MICHAEL B., of Texas, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of

the Treasury for Legislative Affairs, vice Mary Catherine Sophos.

resigned.

May 6, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

May 6, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

May 6, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 19, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Nov. 16, 1993

LOGUE-KINDER, JOAN of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary

of the Treasury, vice Jack R. Devore, Jr., resigned.

Apr. 14, 1994-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

Apr. 21, 1994-Reported to Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 3, 1994-Confirmed by the Senate.

Nov. 16, 1993

MEISSNER,4 CHARLES F., of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce, vice Thomas J. Duesterberg, resigned.

Mar. 22, 1994-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

Mar. 22, 1994-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

Mar. 22, 1994-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Mar. 25, 1994--Confirmed by the Senate.

Apr. 19, 1993

MUNNELL, ALICIA HAYDOCK, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Economic Policy, vice Sidney

L. Jones, resigned.

May 6, 199-Hearing by the Full Committee.

May 6, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

May 6, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 19, I993-Confired by the Senate.

July 13, 1993

MUNOZ, GEORGE, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of the

Treasury and Chief Financial Officer, vice David M. Nummy. resigned.

Sept. 22, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Sept. 30, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably reported (for the position of Chief Financial Officer, Department of the Treasury).

Sept. 30, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Oct. 14, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported (for the position of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury).

Oct. 14. 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Oct. 18, 1993--Confirmed by the Senate for both the above stated

positions.

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CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Mar. 22, 1993

NEWMAN, FRANK N., of California, to be an Under Secretary of

the Treasury for Finance, vice Jerome H. Powell, resigned.

Apr. 26, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Apr. 2?, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably reported.

.Apr. 28. 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan. May 11, 1993--Confirmed by the Senate.

Sept. 12, 1994

NEWMAN, FRANK N., of California. to be Deputy Secretary of the

Treasury, vice Roger Altman, resigned.

Sept. 14, 1994-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Sept. 14, 1994-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably reported.

Sept. 19, 1994-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan. Sept. 28, 1994-Confirmed by the Senate.

Mar. 29, 1993

NOBLE, RONALD K., of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Enforcement, vice Peter K. Nunez, resigned.

Apr. 26, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Apr. 27, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

Apr. 28, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Apr. 29, 1993--Confirmed by the Senate.

Apr. 14, 1994

NOBLE, RONALD K., of New York, to be Under Secretary of the

Treasury for Enforcement (new position).

June 29, 1994-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

June 29, 1994--Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan. July 1, 1994--Confinned by the Senate.

Apr. 7. 1993

RABB, HARRIET S., of New York, to be General Counsel of the

Department of Health and Human Services, vice Michael J. Astrue,

resigned.

May 19, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

May 20,1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported- May 20, 1993--Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan. May 24, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Apr. 19, 1993

RICHARDSON, MARGARET MILNER, of Texas, to be Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service, vice Shirley D. Peterson, resign-.

May 6, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

May 6, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

May 6, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 11. 1993--Confirmed by the Senate.

Mar. 22, 1993

SAMUELS, LESLIE B., of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy, vice Fred T. Goldberg, Jr., resigned.

Apr. 26, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Apr. 27, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

Apr. 28, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May I8, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Apr. 27, 1993

SHAFER, JEFFREY RICHARD, of New Jersey, to be a Deputy

Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs, vice Olin

L. Wethington, resigned.

May 6, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

May 6, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

May 6, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 1t. 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Jan, 20, 1993

SHALALA, DONNA E., of Wisconsin, to be Secretary of Health and

Human Services.

Jan. 14, 1993--Hearing by the Full Committee.

Jan. 19, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

Jan. 19, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Jan. 21, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Mar. 2, 1993

SUMMERS, LAWRENCE H., of the District of Columbia, to be an

Under Secretary of the Treasury, vice David Campbell Mulford. resigned.

Mar. 18, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Mar. 24, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

Mar. 24, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Mar. 31, 1993-Confirmed by the Senate.

Sept. 19, 1994

VASQUEZ, JUAN F., of Texas, to be judge of the U.S. Tax Court

for a term expiring 15 years after he takes office, vice Perry

Shields, retired.

Apr. 27, 1993

VLADECK, BRUCE C., of New York, to be Administrator of the

Health Care Financing Administration, vice Gail Roggin Wilensky.

May 19, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

May 20, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

May 20, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 24,1993--Confirmed by the Senate.

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CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Apr. 28, 1993

WEISE, GEORGE J., of Virginia. to be Commissioner of Customs.

(New position).

May 6. 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

May 6, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

May 6, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 11, 1993--Confirmed by the Senate.

Nov. 20. 1993

WITUROW, MARY ELLEN, of Ohio, to be Treasurer of fth United States, vice Catalina Vasquez Villalpando.

Feb. 9, 1994-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Feb. 9, 1994-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

reported.

Feb. 9, 1994-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

Feb. 10, 1994-Confirmed by the Senate.

Apr. 27, 1993

YERXA, RUFUS HAWKINS, of the District of Columbia, to be a

Deputy U.S. Trade, Representative, with the rank of Ambassador.

May 19, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

May 20, 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably

repotd

May 20, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan.

May 28, 1993--Confirmed by the Senate.

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HEARINGS

(Requests for publications should be In writing accompanied by a self'addrcsse label for each Item1W U.S. Senate Committee on

iNuance, Attention EDIORIAL SECTION, Room SD-219 Dlrksen Office Building, Washington, DC 20510-6200).

FULL COMMITTEE

6Jan. 12, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-1

Nomination

HON. LLOYD BENTSEN, TO BE SECRETARY OF TREASURY

Jan. 13, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-4

Nomination

ROGER C. ALTMAN, TO BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF

TREASURY

Jan. 14, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-42

Nomination

DONNA C. SHALALA, TO BE SECRETARY OF HEALTH

AND HUMAN SERVICES

Jan. 19, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-12

Nomination

MICKEY KANTOR, TO BE U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

Feb. 18, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-81

S. 382

EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

Feb. 24, Mar. 24, 25, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-1 10

PRESIDENT'S ECONOMIC PLAN

Mar. 9. 1993 S. Hrg. 103-66

U.S. TRADE POLICY AND NAM1'

M~ar. 11,.199 S. Hrg. 103-121

"MONEY'S WORTH" OP SOCIAL SECURITY

Mar. 18, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-41

Nomination

LAWRENCE H. SUMMERS, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OP

THE TREASURY FOR IN713RNA77ONAL AFFAIRS

Apr. 1. 1993 S. Hrg. 103-168

ADMINISTRATION'S 1994 HEALTH BUDGET

Apr. 20, 22, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-215

ADMINISTRATION'S ENERGY TAX PROPOSALS

Apr. 26, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-145

Nominations

RONALD K. NOBLE TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF

THE TREASURY FOR ENFORCEMENT; FRANK N. NEWMAN TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

FOR FINANCE; LESLIE B. SAMUELS TO BE ASSISTANT

SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY FOR TAX POLICY; AND

JACK R. DeVORE, JR. TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF

THE TREASURY FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS

IApr. 27, 29, 30, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-199

ADMINISTRATION'S TAX PROPOSALS (FOREIGN TAX,

POSSESSIONS TAX~ CREDIT, BUSINESS MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT AND OTHER TAX MATTERS)

May 4. 1993 S. Hrg. 103-316

TAXATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

39

i
HEARINS

FULL COMMITFEE-Continuek

May 6. 199 S. Hrg. 103-22A'

Nominations

ALICIA HAYDOCK MUNNELL TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY; MICHAEL B. LEVY TO BE

DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY; JEFFREY RICHARD SHAFER TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF

THE TREASURY; MARGARET MILNER RICHARDSON TO

BE COMMISSIONER OF INTERNAL REVENUE; AND

GEORGE J. WEISE TO BE COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS

May 19, 199 S. Hrg. 103-272

Nominations

RUFUS HAWKINS YERXA TO0 BE DEPUTY U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE: CHARLENE BARSHEFSKY, DEPUTY U.S.

TRADE REPRESENTATIVE; WALTER BROADNAX, DEPUTY SECRETARY, HHS: AVIS LAVELLE, ASSISTANT

SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS, HHS; JERRY D.

KLEPNER, ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR LEGISLATION,

HHS; DAVID T. ELLWOOD, ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR

PLANNING AND EVALUATION, HHS; KENNETH S.

APFEL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT

AND BUDGET, HHS; BRUCE C. VLADEK, ADMINISTRATOR, HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION,

HHS; HARRIET S. RABB, GENERAL COUNSEL, HHS;

JEAN E. HANSON, GENERAL COUNSEL; DEPARTMENT

OF THE TREASURY

May 20. 1993 S. Hrg. 103-285

RENEWAL QF FAST-TRACK AUTHORITY AND GSP PROGRAM

July 21, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-445

S. 1231

SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS

Sept. 14, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-449

ESTABLISHING THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

AS AN INDEPENDENT AGENCY

Sept. 15, 21, 28, 1993

NAFFA AND RELATED SIDE AGREEMENTS

S. Hrg. 103-439

Sept. 22. 1993 S. Hrg. 103-324

Sept. 29, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-377

Nominations

SHIRLEY SEARS CHATER, TO BE COMMISSIONER OF THE

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION; HERBERT L.

CHABOT, TO BE A JUDGE ON THE U.S. TAX COURT

Sept. 30, 1993

PRESIDENT'S HEALTH CARE PLAN

Oct. 6. 1993

S. Hrg. 103-464

S. Hrg. 103-612

UNDERLYING CAUSES OF RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS

Oct. 13, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-609

EXPERIENCE OF FOREIGN NATIONS IN CONTROLLING

HEALTH CARE COSTS

Oct. 19, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-653

SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND HEALTH CARE COSTS

Oct. 26, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-603

MEDICAL PRACTICE PA'ITERNS AND APPROPRIATENESS

OF CARE

S. Hrg. 103-643

PRESIDENT'S HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION

Nov. 10. 1993 S. Hrg. 103-479

URUGUAY ROUND OF MULTILATERAL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS

4'ov. 19, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-389

Nomination

OLIVIA GOLDEN TO BE COMMISSIONER, ADMINISTRATION ON CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, HHS

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Oct. 28, Nov. 3, 4. 1993

Nominations

JEFFREY GARTEN, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE;

MARY JO BANE, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR

FAMILY SUPPORT, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND

HUMAN SERVICES; GEORGE MUNOZ, TO BE ASSISTANT

SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; JUNE

GIBBS BROWN, TO BE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
FULL COMMFITE~e-Contlnued

Feb. 1, 1994

HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET REFORM

Feb. 3. 1994

STATES' VIEW OF HEALTrH CARE REFORM

Feb. 8, Mar. 9, 16, 23, 1994

S. Hrg. 103-838

S. Hrg. 103-702

S. Hrg. 103-667

RESULTS OF THE URUGUAY ROUND TRADE NEGOTIATIONS

Feb. 9, 1994

Nomination

MARY ELLEN WITHROW

UNITED STATES

Feb. 9, 1994

CBO ANALYSIS OF THE

CARE REFORM PLAN

Feb. 10. 1994

S. Hrg. 103-452

TO BE TREASURER OF THE

S. Hrg. 103-856

ADMINISTRATION'S HEALTH

S. Hrg. 1034871

HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR THE UNINSURED

Feb. 23, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-883

PRESIDENT'S BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995

Feb. 24, 1994

HEALTH CARE ALLIANCES

Mar. 1, 1994

HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM

Mar. 3, 1994

HEALTH CARE BENEFITS PACKAGE

Mar. 8, 1994

MEDICAL EDUCATION AND SUPPLY

PROFESSIONALS

Mar. 10, 1994

HEALTH CARE COST CONTAINMENT

Mar. 15,.17, 1994

HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS AND SUBSIDIES

S. Hrg. 103-918

S. Hrg. 1034879

S. Hrg. 1034881

S. Hrg. 103-927

OF HEALTH CARE

S. Hrg. 103-935

S. Hrg. 103-953

Mar. 16. 1994 S. Hrg. 103-537

Nominations

W. BOOTH GARDNER TO BE DEPUTY USTR AND LYNN M.

BRAGG TO BE A COMMISSIONER OF THE USTC

Mar. 22, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-531

Nominations

SUSAN G. ESSERMAN AND CHARLES F. MEISSNER TO BE

ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF COMMERCE

Mar. 24, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-937

MEDICAID ISSUES UNDER HEALTH CARE REFORM

Apr. 12, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-964

MEDICARE ISSUES UNDER HEALTH CARE REFORM

Apr. 14, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-960

ACADEMIC HEALTH CENTERS UNDER HEALTH CARE REFORM

Apr. 14. 1994 S. Hrg. 103-530

Nomination

JOAN LOGUE-KINDER TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY

OF THE TREASURY

Apr. 19, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-717

LONG-TERM CARE BENEFITS UNDER HEALTH CARE REFORM

Apr. 21, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-999

ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE IN RURAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES

Apr. 26, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-993

TAX TREATMENT OP EMPLOYER-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE

Apr. 28, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-733

TAX TREATMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING

HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND EXCISE TAX ON TOBACCO, GUNS, AND AMMUNITION

May 3, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-998

CLASSIFYING WORKERS AS EMPLOYEES OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS UNDER HEALTH REFORM

41

HEARNGS

I
HEARINGS

FULL COMMItFEE-Contjnued

iay 4. 1994 S. Hrg. 103-1003

CBO ANALYSIS OF THE MANAGED COMPETITION ACT

ay 5, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-I008

END OF LIFE ISSUES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCE DIRECTIVES UNDER HEALTH CARE REFORM

S. Hrg. 103-1011

DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION, MENTAL ILLNESS, AND

MEDICATIONS

S. Hrg. 103-84

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND ANTITRUST ISSUES

May 24, 1994

SOCIAL SECURITY EARNINGS TEST

May 26, 1994

S. 1951

REEMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1994

June 15, 1994

RETIREMENT PROTECTION ACT OF 1993

June 15, 1994

S. Hrg. 103-641

S. Hkg. 103-988

S. Hrg. 103-1012

S. Hrg. 103--646

Nomination

VALERIE LAU TO BE INSPECTOR GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

July 13, 1994

S. 2224

WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1994

Sept. 14, 1994

S. Hrg. 103-1017

S. Hrg. 103-875

Nominations

NOMINATIONS OF FRANK N. NEWMAN, TO BE DEPUTY

SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY: EDWARD S. KNIGHT, TO BE GENERAL COUNSEL, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; STUART L. BROWN, TO BE

AN ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL (CHIEF COUNSEL

FOR THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE), DEPARTMENT

OF THE TREASURY

Sept. 14, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-1023

S. 1834

SUPERFUND REFORM ACT OF 1994

SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Apr. 19, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-156

SPECIAL 301 AND THE FIGHT AGAINST TRADE PIRACY

June 14, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-332

RENEWING "SUPER 301"

June 28, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-337

U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE, USTR, AND ITC BUDGET AUTHORIZATION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1994 AND 1995

May 10, 1994

S. Hrg. 103-354

S. Hrg. 103-399

UNITED STATES-JAPAN TRADE NEGOTIATIONS

Nov. 18, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-552

S. 990

U.S. SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRIES AND THE EFFECT OF

FOREIGN SUBSIDIES

June 20, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-991

PROPOSALS TO RENEW GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES

June 24. 1994 S. Hrg. 103-1027

SPECIAL 301 TRADE REMEDY

SUBCOMMITTEE ON TAXATION

W4ar. 14, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-971

DOMESTIC OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY-TAX PROPOSALS

TO INCREASE PRODUCTION

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M

Nov. 8. 1993

May 12, 1994

July 22, 1993

UNITED STATIES-JAPAN TRADE POLICY
HEARINGS

SUBCOMMIMTE ON DEFICITS, DEBT

MANAGEMENT AND LONG-TERM ECONOMIC

GROWTH

June 17, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-1015

U.S. FISCAL AND SAVINGS CRISIS-IMPLICATIONS FOR

LONO-T1ERM GROWTH

Dec. 7, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-1029

U.S. PRIVATE SAVINGS CRISIS-LONG-TERM ECONOMIC

IMPLICATIONS AND OPTIONS FOR REFORMSUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH FOR FAMILIES AND

THE UNINSURED

May 6,1993

S. 733

CHILD IMMUNIZATION

Nov. 30, 1993

S. Hrg. 103-252

S. Hrg. 103-562

CHILDREN'S NEEDS UNDER HEALTH CARE REFORM

Jan. 12, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-504

HEALTH REFORM AND U.S. BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS

Apr. 29, 1994 S. Hrg. 103--974

CONSUMER PROTECTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

UNDER HEALTH CARE REFORM

June 10, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-1013

HEALTH CARE FOR NON-WORKING PEOPLE BETWEEN

THE AGES OF 55-&4

SUBCOMMITTEE ON MEDICARE AND LONG-TERM

CARE

May 7. 1993 S. Hrg. 103-373

ANTITRUST ISSUES IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY

May 14. 1993 S. Hrg. 103-232

PRIMARY CARE WORKFORCE ISSUES

SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND AGRICULTURAL

TAXATION

Sept. 29, 1993 S. Hrg. 103-520

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION KIEL ADDITIVES

.Oct. 5, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-1025

S. 226, S. 531, S. 545, S. 882, S. 1615, S. 1691, and S. 1814

MISCELLANEOUS FARM-RELATED TAX PROPOSALS

SUBCOMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECURITY AND

FAMILY POLICY

Jan. 18. Feb. 25, 1994 S. Hrg. 103-587

WELFARE REFORM

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

Ba, Jan. 21 199

MR. CRAIM Am MESSRS. BENNET, BURNS, COCHRAN, DOLE, DOmewio, GRASSLEY, HATCH, HATFD.IE, EmmPoRN, PRESSLER,

SI~MPN, SwMI, SmYBMS, THuRtMOND, WARNER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives flor the adoption of flexible family leave policies by employ-

"Ffrxfbl Family Leave Tax Credit Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Craig introducing this bill (Congressional Record S340).

Jan. 29,1993--Coments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

L 16 jan. 21, 1993

MR. MOYNIHAN

To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require full funding

of the job opportunity and basic skills training program under part

P of such tide, and for other purposes.

"Work for Welffare Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S370).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

S. 18 Jan. 21, 1993

MR. SPEWrE

To provide improved access to health care, enhance Informed individual choice regarding health care services, lower health care costs

though the use of appropriate providers, improve the quality of

health care, improve access to long-term care, and for -other purporn.

"Conprehensive Health Care Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Specter introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S372).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S.19 Jan. 210 1993

MR. SPECIE AND MR. DOMENIici

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986

growth in 1993 and for other purposes.

to provide economic

"High Value Economic Growth Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Specter introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S394).

Feb. 8, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S.26 Jan. 21, 993

MR. DORUAN AND MR. L~viN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end deferral for

United States shareholders on income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to property imporWe into the United States.

"AmerlcaA Jobs and Manufacturing Preservation Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Dorgan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S431I).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 28 Jan. 21, 199

MR. MCCAIN

To improve the health of the Nation's children, and for other purposes.

"Children's Health Care Improvement Act of 1993"-

Jan. 21. 1993-Statement of Senator McCain introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S433).

Jan. 29, 1993- -Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

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SENATE BILS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

&.30 Jan. 21,t199i I

MRt. MCCAIN AND MESSRS. BRYAN, BURNiS. COATS, COCHRAN,

D'AMATO, DECONCINI, EXON, GORTON. HEFLN. HELMS, Low.,

MACK, PRESSLER, REiD, Rom, SHELBY, SMITH, STEVENS, WARNER

To amend title 11 of the Social Security Act to eliminate the earnings

test for individuals who have attained retirement age.

"Older Americans' Freedom to Work Act of 1993"s

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator McCain introucing this bill

(Congressional Record S439).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested fornOmMB, Treasury, HHS, LAbor.

S31 Jan. 21, 993

MRt. MCCAIiN AND MR. CRAIG

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the reduced

medicare payment provision for new providers.

"Medicare Provider Payment Equity Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator McCain introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S440).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

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MI. MOYNIHAN AND MR. CHAFEE

To provide for the collection and dissemination of information on injuries, death, and family dissolution due to bullet-related violence,

to require the keeping of records with respect to dispositions of

ammunition, and to require that persons comply with State and

local frecarms licensing laws before receiving a Federal license to

deal in firearms.

"Violent Crime Control Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S440).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 33 Jan. 2,19

MR. CRAIG

To provide for an extension of regional referral center classifications,

and for ofthr purposes.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Craig introducing this bill (Congressional Record S444).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Congressional Budget Office.

8.66 Jan. 21, 199

S." Jan. 21, 199

MR. NICKLES AND MESSRS. BOREN, BURNS, COATS, COHEN,

D'AmmAo, FORD, GRASSLEY, HELMS, S~mrr

To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to enhance educational

opportunity, Increase school attendance, and promote self-sufficiency among welfare recipients.

"Children's Education Opportunity Act"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Nickles introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S484).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

S. 69 Jan. 21, 199

Jan. 21, 199

MRt. HOLLINGS

To improve the enforcement of the trade laws of the United States.

and for other purposes.

"Trade Enforcement Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Hollings introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S521I).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

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MR. BREAux AND Momit. BRADLEY, CHAFED, COATS, COHEN,

DODD, DURENBERGER, GORTON, GRiAHAMI, HEmas, HOLLINOS,

JOHNSTON, KERRY, KOHL, LAuTIENBERO, LEviN, LiEBERmAN,

MACK, MS. MIKULSKI, Mn'cHELL, PELL, SHELBY, SMITH

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the luxury

tax on boats.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senstor Breaux introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S485).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 90

MRt. NICKLES AND MRs. KASSEDAUM

To amend fth Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a fee on the

Importation of crude oil and refined petroleum products.

"Domestic Petroleum Security Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Nickles introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S483).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO0 COMUMTEE

S.%9 Jan. 21, 1993

MR. KENNEY AND MR. KERRY

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarfy the employment status of certain fishermen.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Kennedy introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S528).

Jan. 29. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

& 97 Jan. 21, 193

MR. HARKIN AND MESSRS. CONRAD, SIMON

To amend tide XVIII of the Social Security Act and title III of the

Public Health Service Act to protect and improve the availability

and quality of health care in rural areas.

"Rural Health Care Protection and Improvement Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Harkin introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S529).

Jan. 29, 1993-Commeonts requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 100 Jan. 21, 993

MR. RIELE

To provide tax incentives for the establishment of tax enterprise

zones, and for other purposes.

"Enhanced Enterprise Zones Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S535).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 102 Jan. 21, 199

MR. MACK AND MESSRS. BENNMI-, BOND, BROWN, BURNS, COATS,

COVERDELL, CRAIG, D'AmA'ro, DoLE GORTON, G3RAMM, GRASSLEY, GREGG, HELMS, IKEMPTHORNE, 1,07T. MURKOWSKi, NICKLES,

SMIrh, THURMOND, WAU..OP

To provide for a line item veto; capital gains tax reduction; enterprise

zones; raising the social security earnings limit; and workfare.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Mack introducing this bill (Congressional Record S540).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 105 Jan. 21, 993

MR. JEMFRDS AND MEssas. DURnBERGER, MRS. KASSEBAUM,

NicxLES

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve pension plan

funding.

"Pension Funding Improvement Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Jeffords Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 5544).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 106 Jan. 21, 199

MR. HATCH AND MESSR. DANFoRmH, GRASSLEY, MRS. KASSEBAUM,

ROCKEFLLER, RoTH

To modernize the United States Customs Service.

"Customs Modernization and W~iormed Compliance Act"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Hatch introducing this bill (Congressional Record S546).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, 171C. USTR, Customs.

S.108S Jan. 21, 199

MR. MOYNIHAN AND MR. CHAFE

To prohibit the importation of semiautomatic assault weapons, large

capacity ammunition feeding devices, and certain accessories.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congrissional Record S548).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR, Customs.

S. 111 Jan. 21, 199

MR. MOYNIHAN

To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary

of Health and Human Services to develop and implement an information gathering syt tem to permit the measurement, analysis, and

reporting of welfare dependency.

"Welfare Dependency Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S555).

Jan. 29, 199.3-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

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S. 136 Jan. 21, 993

MR. INOUYE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for

the purchase of child restraint systems used In motor vehicles.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Inouye introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S572).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

Jan. 21, 9 3

MR. INOUYB AND MR. AKAICA

To amend fth Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the period

for the rollover of gain from the sale of a principal residence to

a principal residence located in a disaster area.

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 147

MR. SIMON

Jan. 21, 199

To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of dog

and cat treats as free of certain duties.

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

SepL 30, 199-Comments received from Treasury.

S. 148

MR. RocwK~LLER AND MESSRS. CONRAD,

Hu'rcHisori, WoFIRD

Jan. 21, 1993

HATCH, MRS.

To amend section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and title 28 of the

United States Code to provide effective procedures to deal with unfair practices in import trade and to conform section 337 and title

28 to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, and for other

purposes.

"Intellectual Property Protection Act of 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Rockefeller introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S576).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

. 149 Jan. 21, 199

MR. RocKEFLLE AND MR. HATCH, MS. MIKLJLSKI, MR. WOFRORD

To amend section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 to permit the United

States to respond to the actions of countries that do not provide

adequate and effective patent protection to the United States nation.

ala.

"International Protection of Patent Rights Act o~f 1993"

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Rockefeller introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S576).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested fornOm MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce.,17W, USTR.

S.A15 Jan. 21, 993

MR. DANFORm

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit payments

under a State plan to certain vaccine manufacturers.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S583).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

SAM15 Jan. 21, 993

MR. ThURMOND

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that service

performed for an elementary or secondary school operated primarily for religious purposes is exempt from the Federal unemployment tax.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Thurmond introucing this bill

(Congressional Record S584).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 155 Jan. 21,t199

MR. DASCHLE AND MESSRS. BAUCUS, BINOAMAN, BOND. BOREN,

BURNS, CONRAD, CRAIG, DORGAN, DUJRENBERGER, ]EXON, FORD,

GRASSLEY, HARKIN. HATCH, HOLLINGS. KOHL, JEFFRDS, MURKOWSKI, PACK WOOD, PRESSLER, SASSER. SHELBY, STEVENS,

THURMOND

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the

treatment of certain amounts received by a cooperative telephone

company.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S585).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

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S. 156 Jan. 21, 1993

MR. DASCHLE AND MESSRS. BoREN, BUMPERS, DURENBERGER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the energy Investment credit for solar energy and geothermal property against

the entire regular tax and the alternative minimum tax.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S586).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 157 Jan. 21, 1993

MR. DASCHLE AND MESSRS. BURNS, COCHRAN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard

mileage rate deduction for charitable use of passenger automobiles.

Jan. 21,19913-Statement of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S586).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S.A15 Jan. 21, 1993

MR. DAscHLE AND MESSRS. CRMO, PRESSLER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction

for travel expenses of certain loggers.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statemnent of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S587).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

. 159 Jan. 21,v19M

MR. DOLE AND MESSRS. BURNS, D'AmAT, DURENBERoER, HATCH,

MACK. McCUjN, MRS. KASWEAUM, MURKOWSKI, NWcKcs, SHELBY, Sna1Sit, SmrrH, STEvENs

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the luxury

excise tax.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Dole introducing this bill (Congressional Record S588).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 10 Jan. 21, 1993

MR. DOLE AND) MESSRS. COCHRAN, DANFOiRTH.DomENiCI, DURENBFERUER, HATCH, MACK, NicKLEs, PACKWOOD, PRESSLER, SIMPSON, WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote investment

in anal] businesses by providing Federal Tax Relief and simplification for such businesses and their investors.

"Small Business Investment of 1993"

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 160--Continued

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Dole introducing this bill (Congressional Record S588).

Jan. 21, 199

MR. DASCHLE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Indian tribes

to receive charitable contributions of inventory.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S592).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 173 Jan. 21, 993

MR. DECONCINi AND MESSRS. BRYAN. BURNS, CHAFEE, DASCHLE,

ExoN, GRAssLEY, HARKiN, Hnmai, HoLLINs. Ms. MnUL~SKIu

PELL, PRESSLE, REID, SHELBY, WOFFORD

To amend title 11 of the Social Security Act to provide for a more

gradual period of transition (under a new alternative formula with

respect to such transition) to the changes in benefit computation

rules enacted in the Social Security Amendments of 1977 as such

changes apply to workers born in the years after 1916 and before

1927 (and related beneficiaries) and to provide for increases in

such worker's benefits accordingly, and for other purposes.

"Social Security Notch Adjustment Act of 1993"-

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator DeConcini introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S603).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 176 Jan. 21, 1993

MR. DOLE AND MESSRS. BAUCUS BOND, BORENI, BURNS, COATS,

CumO, DANiFoRm, DAscHLE, DORoAN, DuRENBE.RUER, GORTON,

GRASSLEY, JEFORs, KAsSEBAUM, MCCAIN, MCCONNELL, NICKLES, PACKWOOD, PRESSLER, SHELBY. WALLOP, WARNER

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to essential access community hospitals, the rural transition grant program,

regional referral centers, medicare-dependent small rural hospitals,

interpretation of electrocardiograms, payment for new physicians

and practitioners, prohibitions on carrier forum shopping, treatment

of nebulizers and aspirators, and rural hospital demonstrations.

Jan. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Dole introducing this bill (Congressional Record S606).

Jan. 29, l993--Comments requested from 0MB, T'reasury. HHS.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 179 Jan. 21, 1992

MR. MOYNIHAN AND MESSRS. CHAFES, SIMON

To tax 9 millimeter, .25 caliber, and .32 caliber bullets.

"Real Cost of Ammunition Act"

Jan. 21. 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S612).

Jan. 29. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 188 Jan. 269 1993

MR. HEmss

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the income

tax of corporations, to impose a 10 percent tax on the earned income (and only the earned income) of individuals, to repeal the estate and gift taxes, and for other purposes.

"Flat Tax Act of 1993"

Jan. 26, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S664).

Jan. 26, 1993-Read the first time and held at the desk.

Mar. 3.,1993-Read the second time and placed on the calendar.

July 13, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 189 Jan. 26t 1993

MR. HELMiS

To prohibit the entry into the United States of items produced, grown,

or manufactured in the People'-s Republic of China with the use of

forced labor.

Jan. 26, 1993-Read the first time and held at the desk.

S. 190 Jan. 26, 1993

MR. HELMS

To repeal the mandatory 20 percent income tax withholding on eligible rollover distributions which are not rolled over.

Jan. 26, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S673).

Jan. 26, 1993-Read the first time and held at the desk.

July 13, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 193 Jan. 26, 1993

S. 194 Jan. 26, 1993

MR. HEums

To prohibit the entry into the United States of items produced, grown,

or manufactured in the People's Republic of China with the use of

forced labor.

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S. 195 Jan. 26, 1993

S. 199 Jan. 26, 1993

MR. HELMS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the one-time

exclusion or gain from sale of a principal residence to be taken before age 55 if the taxpayer or family member suffers a catastrophic

illness.

Jan. 26. 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S706).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

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Jan. 26o 1993

MR. HELMS AND MESSRS. CRAIG, WARNER

To repeal the mandatory 20 percent income tax withholding on eligible rollover distributions which are not rolled over.

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 198

MR. HELMS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the onetime exclusion of gain from sale of a principal residence shall not

be precluded because the taxpayer's spouse, before becoming married to the taxpayer, elected the exclusion.

Jan. 26, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducinR this bill

(Congressional Record S706).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

MR. HELMS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the income

tax of corporations, to impose a 10 percent tax on the earned income (and only the earned income) of individuals, to repeal the estate and gift taxes, and for other purposes.

"Flat Tax Act of 1993"

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.
SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMITMTEE

S. 207 Jan. 26, 199

MR. Lftf AND MESSRS. COATS, COCHRAN, DOMENICI, HATCH,

KEMffHORNE, MACK, Nlcaum, STEVENS

To amend tide If of the Social Security Act to eliminate the earnings

test for individuals who have attained retirement age.

"Older Americans' Freedom to Work Act of 1993 "

Jan. 26, 1993-Statement of Senator Lott introducing this bill (Congressional Record S717).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 211 Jan. 26, 1993

MR. MCCAIN AND MesaRS BAUCUS, BINOIAMAN, BOREN, CAMPBELL,

CONRAD, )ASCHLE, DomENiCI, GoRToN, HATCH, IouYEMuRKOWSKI, REID, STEVENS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits

for Indian investment and employment, and for other purposes.

"Indian Employment and Investment Act of 1993"

Jan. 26, 1993-Statement of Senator McCain introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S725).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 223 Jan. 27, 993

MR. COHEN

To contain health care costs and increase access to affordable health

care, and for other purposes.

"Access to Affordable Health Care Act"

Jan. 27, 1993-Statemtent of Senator Cohen introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S777).

Feb. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury. HHS.

S. 226 Jan. 27, 199

MR. DAscHLE AND MESSRs. BOREN, BAUCUS, CONRAD, DORGAN,

ExoN, MRS. KASSEBAUM, KERREY. LUGAR, WOFFORD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain

cash rentals of farmland will not cause recapture of special estate

tax valuation.

Jan. 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S799).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

Oct. 5, 1994-Hearing by the Subcommittee on Energy and Agricultural Taxation.

S. 231

MR. INOUJYE

3 Jan. 27, 199

Jan. 27, 199

MR. REID AND MESSRS. BE~NNEF, BRYAN, BuMPERS, CAMPBELL,

DECoNCIN, DOMENIC, (JORTON, GRAHAM, GREGO. INOuYB,

K(EMPTORN, Lowr, MACK, MATHEWS, MRS. MuRRAy, ROTH,

SIMPSON, SMITH. STEVENS

To limit State taxation of certain pension income, and for other purPoses

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested fornOm MB, Treasury.

S. 241 Jan. 27, 199

MR. PRYOR AND MESSRS. BENNMr, BOREN, BRYAN, COHEN,

CONRAD, GLENN, LEAHY, PACKWOOD, REID

To provide incentives to health care providers serving rural areas, to

provide grants to county health departments providing preventative

health services within rural areas, to establih State health service

corps demonstration projects, and for other purposes.

"Rural Primary Care Act of 1993"

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

S. 242 Jan. 27, 199

MR. PRYOR AND MESSRS. BRYAN, COHEN, GL.ENN, GRAHAM

To amend tide XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consult with State medical

societies in revising the geographic adjustments factors used to determine the amount of payment for physicians' services under part

B of the medicare program, to require the Secretary to base geographic-cost-of-practice indices under the program upon the most

recent available data, and for other purposes.

"Medicare Geographic Data Accuracy Act of 1993"

Jan. 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Congressional Record S827).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

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S. 235

To amend the Foreign Trade Zones Act to permit the deferral of payment of duty on certain production equipment.

Jan. 27, 199-Statement of Senator Inouye introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S803).

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Mar. 15, 1994--Comments received from Treasury.
SENATE BUIS REFERRED TO COMM4ITTEE

S. 243 Jan. 279,193

MR. PRYOR AND MESSRS. BOREN, BREAUX, ROCKEFELLER

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the provision relating to medicare-dependent, small rural hospitals, and for

other purposes.

Jan. 29, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

S. 254 Jan. 28, 1993

MR. JOHNSON AND MESSRs. B[NUýAMAN. BREAUX, CONRAD,

KRuEGER, STEvENs

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a fee on dhe

importation of crude oil or refined petroleum products.

"Energy Security Tax Act"

Jan. 28, 1993-Statement of Senator Johnson introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S893).

Jan. 29, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 258 Jan. 28, 1993

MR. BROWN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a mechanism

for taxpayers to designate $1 of any overpayment of Income tax,

and to contribute other amounts, for the use by the United States

Olympic Committee.

"United States Olympic Checkoff Act"

July 13, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 263 Jan. 28 1993

MR. PRESSLER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction

for amounts paid by a health care professional as interest on student loans if the professional agrees to practice medicine for at

least 2 yeArs in a rural community.

Jan. 28, 1993-State~nent of Senator Pressler introducing this bill

(Congressional HWcord S921).

Feb. 8, 1993--Commrnets requested from OMB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 268 Feb. 2t,193

MR. BAUCUS AND MESSRS. BumPERS, CONRAD, DANFORTH, DoRGAN, EXON, ORASSLEY, MS. MNWULSKI, MRS. MURRtAY, REtD, RiBOLE, ROCKS ELLER,-WOffORD

To extend the period during which the United States Trade Representative Is required to Identify trade liberalization priorities, and for

other purposes.

Fed. 2, 1993-Statement of Senator Baucus introducing this bill

(Congressional Recoird S1029).

Feb. 8, 1993-Comments requested forom 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S. 269 Feb. 2, 1993

MR. BAUCUS AND MESSRS. CONRAD, DANFORTH, DORGAN, GLENN,

GRASsLEY, LEmI, REID, RIEGLE, ROCKEFELLER. WOFFRD

To extend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide that interested persons

may request review by the Trade Representative of a foreign country's compliance with tade agreements.

"Trade Agreement Compliance Act of 1993"

Feb. 2, 1993-Statement of Senator Baucus introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1029).

Feb. 8, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State.

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S. 271 Feb. 2, 1993

MR. ORASSLEY AND MESSRS. BOREN, CONRAD, DANFORTH,

DASCHLE, HATCH, Ms. MIKULSIu, Ms. MosELEY-BRuNIN SIMON

To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide that interested persons

may request review by the Trade Representative of a foreign country's compliance with trade agreements.

Feb. 2, 1993-Statement of Senator Orassley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1034).

Feb. 8, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 272 Feb. 2, 1993

MR. DECoNciNI

To extend the temporary suspension of import duties on cantaloupes.

Feb. 2, 1993-Statement of Senator DeConcini introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1035).

Feb. 8, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, Customs, Agriculture, ITC, USTR.

Apr. 21, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

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& 290 Feb. X3, 199 S. 292

MR. GRAMM

To extend the temporary suspension df duty on fresh cantaloupes imported between January 1 and May I5 of each year.

Apr. 23, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commae. 1CeliUSTR.

July 1.1993--Comnments received ftom lit.

S. 20~ Feb. 3, 993

MR. ROTH

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require reporting of

group health plan information on W-2 forms, and for other purposes.

Feb. 3. 1993-Statement of Senator Roth Introdlucing this bill (Congressional Record SI1158).

Feb. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

LAbor.

S.288 Feb. 3. 19M

MR. DORGAN AND MR. JOHNSTON

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduction

in the capital gains tax on individuals, and for other purposes.

Feb. 3, 1993-Statement of Senator Dorgan - introducing this bill

(Congressional Record SI1175).

Feb. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 289 Feb. 3, 1993

MR. REID AND MESSRS. AKAKA, BALJCIS, BOND, BURNS, BRYAN,

COATS, COHEN, COCHRAN, DANFORm, D'AmATO, DASCHLE,

DECoNcmN, DODD, MRS. PEmNSEI, GRAHAM, ORASSLEY, GORTON, GREG, HATCH, HELMS, INOUYE, JOHNSTON, KEmPTHoRNE,

LAWvENBERG, LIEDERmAN, LUGAR, MACK, MCCAJN, PRESSLER,

PRYOR. SIMON, SPECTER, Smrrsi, WARNER, WOFFORD

To amend section 1 18 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for certain exceptions from rules for determining contributions

in aid of construction, and for other purposes.

Feb. 3, 1993--Staemnent of Senator Reid introducing this bill (Con.

gressional Record SI1178).

Feb. 12, 1993-Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

Feb. 3, 993

MR. SPECTER

To amend section I118 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for Investments in disadvantaged and womenowned business enterprises.

"Minority and Women Capital Formation Act of 1993'

Feb. 3, 1993--Statement of Senator Specter introducing this bill

(Congressional Record SI118 1).

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 301 Feb. 3, 993

MR. DASCHLIB AND MESSRS. JOHNSTON, LEVIN, MS. MIKUL.SKJ,

WOFFORD

To revive and strengthen the "Super 301 " authority of the United

States Trade Representative to eliminate unfair trade barriers, and

for other purposes.

"Fair Trade Eqtorcement Act of 1993"

July 13, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHlS,

State, Commerce, lit, USTh.

S. 312 Feb. 4,t199

MRt. DomEmuC

To suspend temporarily the duty on rifabutin (dosage form).

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB.

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Apr. 21, 1993-Comments received from li.

S. 315

Treasury, State,

Feb. 4, 993

MR. GRAMM

To authorize negotiation of free trade agreements with countries of

the Americas.

"Free Trade in the Americas Act"

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator

(Congressional Record S 1393).

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested

Commerce. 17W, USTR.

S. 317

Gramm introducing this bill

from 0MB, Treasury. State,

Feb. 4, 993

MR. DECONCINi AND MR. INOUYE

To reform Customs Service operations, and for other purposes.

"Customts Inspector Benefit Re~form Act of 1993"

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator DeConcini introducing this "

(Congressional Record S 1395).

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S. 317-,Continued

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State.

Commerc. IMC USTR. Customs.

S& 320 Feb. 4, 993

MR. WOFFORD

To provide for certain reforms with respect to unemployment programs.

"Unemployment Compensation, Reemployment. and Fairness Act o~f

19931,

Feb. 4. 1993--Statement of Senator Wofford introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1400).

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

&.321 Feb. 4, 993

MR. DECOmCI mD MumsR. JOHNSTON, LEvIN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit

against tax for employers who provide on-site day-care facilities for

dependents of their employees, and for other purposes.

Feb. 4,.199-Statement of Senator DeConcini introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1401).

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

S.324 Feb. 4, 993

MRt. BAUCUS AND MESSRS. CONRAD, DASCHLE

To improve monitoring of the domestic uses made of certain foreign

grain after importation, to use the export enhancement program to

promote the export of wheat to Mexico, and for other purposes.

"Fair Trade in Grain Act of 1993" -

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Baucus introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1409).

Feb. 12, 1993--Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, IITC, USTh.

S.325 Feb. 4, 993

MRS. KASSEB3AUM AND MESSRS. BuRNs, DANFORTH

To provide for comprehensive health care access expansion and cost

control through reform and simplification of private health care Insurance and other means.

"BasiCare Health Access and Cost Control Act"

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Kassebaum introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1410).

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

IS. 327 Feb. 4,.199

MR. MURKOWSKl AND MESSRS. BUMPERS, DURENBEROER, GLENN,

HATCH, HATFIELD, INounE KERREY, LAMr, SASSER. STEVENS.

THURMOND, WARNER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit rollovers Into

individual retirement accounts of separation pay from the Armed

Services.

"Military Separation Retirement Benefits Act of 1993"

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Murkowskl introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1414).

Feb. 12, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S.339 Feb. 4, 993

MR. BAUICUS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 6 months

the deduction for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals.

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Baucus introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1446).

Feb. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

S.342 Feb. 4, 199

MR. BOREN AND MESSRS. BINGAMAN, BRYAN, COCHRAN, DANFORTH, MRS. FENsTENw, GRAHAM, HARKIN, MACK, NicKLEs,

PACKWOOD, PRYOR, REID, WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in real estate and for other purposes.

"Real Estate Stability and Recovery Amendments of 1993"

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Boren Introducing this bill (Congressional Record S 1450).

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

&. 346 Feb. 4, 993

MR. AKAKA

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust for inflation

the dollar limitations on the dependent care credit.

"Working Families Tax Relief Act"

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

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& 347 Feb. 4s 199

MR. RIEGLE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote long-term

investment and economic growth In the manufacturing sector, restore capital gains incentives, encourage research and experimentation, restore and make permanent the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance, and for other purposes.

"Mwlanataaing Revitalization incentives Act of 1993"-

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill (Con- b gressional Record t1461).

Feb. 12, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S.348 Feb. 4, 193

MR. R[EoI.E AND MESSRS. AKAKA. BAUCUS, BENNErTr, BOREN, MRS.

BOXER, BRYAN, CAMPBELL, CHAFEE, COATS, COHEN. CONRAD,

CRAio, DANFORTH, DAscHLE, DECONCIN, DURENDEROER,

FAntCLOT, GORTON, GRAHAM, GRASSLEY, GREGG, HARKIN,

HATCH, HEPLI, HELMS, HoLLINUs, JEPPoRDS, KOHL, LEAHY,

LEIVmI, LOTT. MITCHELL, MRS. MURRAY, PACKWOOD, PELL, PRMSLER, PRYOR, ROBB. ROCKEFELLER, SARBANES, SASSER, SIMON,

SIMPSON SMITH, SPECTER, THURMOND. WELLSTONE, WOFFORD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend

qualified mortgage bonds.

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill (Congressional Record S 1465).

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 351 Feb. 4. 1993

MR. STEVENS'*

To exclude deposits Into a capital construction fund account under

section 607(d) of the Merchant Marine Act from net earnings from

self-employment.

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Stevens Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1470).

Feb. 12, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S.3352 Feb. 49 1993

MR. STEVENS

To provide for the self-employment tax treatment of qualified withdrawals from a capital construction fund account under section

607(d) of the Merchant Marine Act.

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Stevens Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1470).

Feb. 12, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 333 Feb. 4, 1993

MR. STEVENS AND MR. MURKOWSKI

To provide Alaska Native Corporations, through an election process,

standing to contest the disallowance of certain tax losses by the Internal Revenue Service if the purchasers of the losses agree; and

to offset any associated revenue losses by increasing the interest

rate on certain related tax deficiencies.

Feb. 4, 1993--Statement of Senator Stevens introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1471).

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 354 Feb. 49,1993

MR. STEVENS

To section 108(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the

tax treatment of discharges of indebtedness under certain student

loans.

Feb. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Stevens introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1474).

Feb. 12, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 356 Feb. 16, 1993

MR. PRYOR AND MATHEWS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to replace the possession tax credit with a wage-based employment tax credit.

"Possessions Wage Credit Act of 1993"

Feb. 16, 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Congressional Record S1594).

Feb. 19, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 360 Feb. 169 1993

MR. DOROAN AND MESSRS. BOREN, BROWN, INOUYE, MRS. FinNTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction

for health insurance costs of self-employment individuals for a in-.

definite period, and to Increase the amount of such deduction.

Feb. 16, 1993-Statement of Senator Dorgan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1600).

July 13, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. -

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& M61 Feb. 16,11993

MR. HEIU

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the regular

investment tax credit for property placed In service during a specified period, and for other purposes.

Feb. 16, 1993-Statement of Senator Heflin introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1600).

Feb. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

&.362 Feb. 16, 1993

MR. HE"U

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the IRA deduction and for other purposes.

Feb. 16, 1993-Statement of Senator Heflin introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1600).

Feb. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 363 Feb. 16, 1993

MR. HEFUN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 50 percent

exclusion for gain ftrom certain small business stock, and for other

purposes.

Feb. 16, 1993-Statement of Senator Heflin introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1600).

Feb. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, Labor.

S. 364 Feb. 16, 1993

MRS. FEINSTEIN AND MRS. BoxER, MESSRS. BOREN, 3REAux, DOLE,

JOHNSTON, SIMON,

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the involuntary conversion -rules for certain disaster-related conversions.

Feb. 16. 1993-Statement of Senator Feinstein introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1601).

Feb. 19,1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 368 Feb. 16, 993

MR. BUMPERS AND MESSRS. BENNETT. BIDEN, BINCJAMAN, BOREN,

MRS. BOXERt, BREAUX, BROWN, BRYAN, BURNS, COATS, CocHRAN, CONRAD, CRMU., D'AMATO, DAscHLE, DECONCINI, DODD,

MRS. FEINSTEIN, GLENN, lHammOS INOUYE. JEPPORDs, JOHNSTON, KiiMmom~, KERRtEY, KOHL, LIEBERMAN, MACK, MS. MlKUL.SKI, MRS. MURRAY, PELL, PRYOR, REID, RiEGLE, SASSER, STEVENS. WOPPORD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a capital

gains tax differential for individual and corporate taxpayers who

make high-risk, long-term, growth-oriented venture and seed capital

Investment in startup and other small enterprises.

"

4 Enterprise Capital Formation Act of 1993"

Feb. 16, 1993--Statement of Senator Bumpers introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1604).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 369 Feb. 16, 993

Me. DURENBERGER AND MR. WELLsTONE

To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on certain ceramic ferrules

and sleeves.

Feb. 16, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 161 1).

Feb. 19, 1993-Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury. State.

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Apr. 23, 1993-Comments received ftrom ITC.

S. 370 Feb. 16, 199

MR. DURENBERGER AND MR. WELLSTONE

To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on certain internally lighted ceramic and porcelain miniatures of cottages, houses, churches,

and other buildings and associated accessories and figurines.

Feb. 16, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1612).

Feb. 19. 1993-Comments requested from, 0MB, Treasury. State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Apr. 23, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 372 Feb. 16, 993

MR. DECONCINI

To extend the existing duty free treatment with respect to articles provided by the Max Planck Institute for Radioastronomy to the Steward Observatory.

Feb. 16, l993-Statement of Senator DeConcini introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1617).

Feb. 19, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Apr. 21, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

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& 374 Feb. 169 1993

MR. NicKLEs AND MRt. BoREN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives

for domestic oil and natural gas exploration and production, and for

other purposes.

"Energy Independence, Infrastructitre, and Investment Act of 19930"

Feb. 16, 1993-tatement of Senator Nickles Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1622).

Apr. 2,1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, EPA.

&.379 Feb. 17, 193-

MR. CHAFEa

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Increase the rollover

period in principal residences for taxpayers whose assets are frozen

in financial institutions.

Feb. 17, 1993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1735).

Feb. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 381 Feb. 17, 1993

MRt. DASCHLE AND MESSRS. BROWN, CAMPBELL, SHELBY. SIMON

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent,

and to increase to 100 percent, the deduction-of self-employed individuals for health insurance costs.

Feb. 17, 1993-Staternent of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1739).

Feb. 19, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 382 Feb. 17, 1993

MRt. MOYNIHIAN AND MESSRS. BRADLEY, CONRAD, DASCHLE, LAUTENBERO. MITCHELL, RIEGLE, ROCKEFELLER SARBANES (BY REQUEST)

To extend the emergency unemployment compensation program, and

for other purposes.

"Emergency Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1993"

Feb. 17, 1993-Statemrent of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1739).

Feb. 18, 1993-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Feb. 24, 1993--Ordered favorably reported with an amendment In the

nature of a substitute.

Feb. 25. 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan (no written

report).

Mar. 3. 1993-Indefinitely postponed by the Senate after incorporatIng this measure in H.R. 920 as an amendment.

S. 3" Feb. 179 1993

MRt. RIEOLB AND MESSRS. PEINOOLD, Lam~

To change the tariff classification for light trucks.

Feb. 17, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1744).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury. State,

Commerce. ITC. USTR, Customs.

S. 390 Feb. 18v 1993

MR. MACK

To extend the existing suspension of duty on metal oxide varistors.

Feb. 18, 1993.-Statement of Senator Mack introducing this bill (Congressional Record S1890).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

June 1, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 391 Feb. 18, 1993

MR. MCCAIN AND MESSRS. CAMPBELL, DURENBERGER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat for unemployment compensation purposes Indian tribal governments the same as

State or local units of government or as nonprofit organizations.

"Indian Tribal Government Unemployment Compensation Act

Amendments of 1993"

Feb. 18, 1993-Statement of Senator McCain introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1890).

Apr. 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 392 Feb. 18, 1993

MR. DUJRENBERGER

To extend until January 1, 1995, the existing suspension of duty on

certain piston engines.

Feb. 18, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 51892).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

June 1, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 393 Feb. 18, 1993

MR. LIEBERMAN

To amend the Internal Revenuc -Code of 1986 to provide incentives

for urban and rural enterprise zones, and for other purposes.

"Enterprise Zone Tax Act of 1993'

Feb. 18. 1993-Statement of Senator Lieberman introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1892).

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S. 393-Continued!

Apr. 2. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 394 Feb. 16, 1993

MRt. LiEBERtmAN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for

payments or contributions to certain cooperative research organizations. and for other purposes.

Feb. 18. 1993-Statement of Senator Lieberman Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1893).

Apr. 2,1993-Comments requested From 0MB, Treasury.

S. 397 Feb. 18, 1993

MR. GRASsLEY

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the

temporarily suspend the duty on mercuric oxide.

Apr. 2, 1993-Commients requested from 0MB.

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

June 1, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S.39m

United States to

Treasury. State.

Feb. 18, 1993

MR. GRASSLEY

To amend the Harmonized Tariff ;i:hedule of the United States to

provide duty-free status for hosiery knitting machines and parts

theref, and for hosiery knitting needles.

Apr. 2, 1993--Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State.

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

June 22, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 402 Feb. 18, 1993

MR. DURENBERGER AND MESSRS. BOREN, LiEBERMAN, SHELBY,

THURM4OND

To amend the Social Security Act to Increase the domestic service

wage exclusion, and for other purposes.

"Occasionial Employment Equity Act"

Feb. 18, 1993-Statemnent of Senator Durenberger introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1898).

Apr. 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 403 Feb. 18, 1993

MR. BREAUX AND MESSRS. JOHNSTON, SHELBY

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a tax credit

for fuels produced from offshore deep-water projects.

Apr. 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, EPA.

Feb. 18, 1993

MR. WOFFORD

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to

correct the rate of duty on certain mixtures of caseinate.

Feb. 17, 1993-Statement of Senator Wofford introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1910).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, UST'R, Customs.

July 1, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 409. Feb. 18, 1993

MR. GLENN AND MR. HATCH

To extend the terms of various patents, and for other purposes.

Feb. 17, 1993-Statement of Senator Glenn introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1914).

Feb. 24, 1993-Discharged by unanimous consent.

Feb. 24. 1993-Referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

S. 417 Feb. 24, 1993

MR. PACKWOOD AND MESSRS. DANFORTH, BALJCUS

To exempt semiconductors from the country of origin marking requirements under the Tariff Act of 1930.

Feb. 24, 1993-Statement of Senator Packwood introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2004).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Mar. 22, 1994-Comments received from Treasury.

Feb. 24, 1993

MR. DANFORTH AND MESSRS. BAUCUS, BOND, MRS. MURRAY

To require the administering authority to Initiate an investigation

under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to Airbus

Industries.

"Civil Aircraft Trade Enforcement Act of 1993"

Feb. 24, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2005).

Apr. 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

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S. 406
SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 421 Feb. 24 1993

MR. DAsCULE AND MESSRS. BINOAMAN, BRYAN, DECoNCINI, HEivLIN, INOUYE. JOHNSTON, LEAHY, MS. MIKULSKI, SHELBY

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage

under such title for certain chiropractic services authorized to be

performed under State law, and for other purposes.

Feb. 24, 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S201 1).

Apr. 2,1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, AKS.

S. 427 Feb. 24, 1993

MR. MIrCHELL. AND MESSRSs. BOREN. DORGAN, DURENBERGER,

Exori, GLENN, KERREY, LEAHY, LEvni, LUGAR, MRS. MURRAY,

RIEGLE, ROCKEFELLER, WOPPORD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit private foundations to use common investment funds.

Feb. 24, 1993-Statemnent of Senator Mitchell introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2022).

Apr. 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 428 Feb. 24, 1993

MR. BREAUIX

To make permanent the temporary exemption from duty of the cost

of certain foreign repairs made to United States vessels.

Feb. 24, 1993-Statement of Senator Breaux introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2023).

Apr. 2. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

June 24, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 434 Feb. 24, 1993

MR. BumpmR AND MESSRS. BOREN, BREAUX, -BURNS, CAMPBELL,

CONRAD, D'AMATo, DECONCINI, DOMENIC, DURENBERGER,

GLENN, GORTON, GRAssLEY, HARKIN, INOUYE, JOHNSTON, KERRY,

LamI, LIEBERMAN, MRS. KASSEBAUM, REID, ROBB, SHELBY,

SIMON

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers a

bad debt deduction for certain partially unpaid child support payments and to require the inclusion in income of child support payments which a taxpayer does not pay, and for other purposes.

"Child Support Tax Equity Act of 1993"

Feb. 24, 1993-Statement of Senator Bumpers Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2034).

Apr. 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 438 Feb. 25, 1993

MR. GRAHAM AND MRS. BOXER, MESSRS, BRYAN, D'AMAro, LAUTENBERO, MACK, MS. MIKuLSi, REID, SPECFEIR, WARNER,

WOMPRD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove certain

highspeed rail facility bonds from the State volume cap.

"High-Speed Rail Incentives Act of 1993"

Feb. 25, 1993-Statement of Senator Graham introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2091I).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 446 Feb. 25, 1993

MR. ROTH AND MESSRS. BIDEN, BRADLEY, BREAUX, DECoNCIN,

DOMENiCI, HELMS, JOHNSTON, _LAUTENBERG, MACK, MS. MnwULSKI, SIMON

To extend until January 1, 1996, the existing suspension of duty on

tamoxifen citrate.

Feb. 25, 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S21 14).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State. . Commerce. ITC, USTRI EPA.

July 13, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 449 Feb. 259 1993

MR. SMrITH AND MESSRS. BRowN, BURNS, CRAIG, GRAMM. GRASSLEY, GREGG, HATCH, HELMS, KEmPTHoRNE, LOTT., MCCAIN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to

designate that up to 10 percent of their income tax liability to be

used to reduce the national debt, and to require spending reductions

equal to the amounts so designated.

"Taxpayer Debt Buy-Down Act"

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S.453 Feb. 2S, 1993

MR. BINGAMAN

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of payment for home health services where an individual is

absent from the home at an adult day center.

Feb. 25, 1993-Statement of Senator Bingaman introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2124).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

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S. 454 Feb. 25, 1993

MR. BRYAN AND MR. REID

To extend the suspension of duly on three-dimensional cameras.

Feb. 25, 1993-Statement of Senator Bryan Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2125).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

June 22, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S.457 Feb. 25, 1993

MR. EXON

To prohibit the payment of Federal benefits to illegal aliens.

Feb. 25, 1993-Statement of Senator Exon introducing this bill (Congressional Record 82135).

Apr. 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

S. 461 Feb. 25, 1993

MR. MACK

TO tret a protest filed with respect to the liquidation of certain entries

as files within the time required under the Tariff Act of 1930.

Apr. 2. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB.

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Mar. 22, 1994-Comments received from Treasury.

S. 465

Treasury, State.

Feb. 2S, 1993

MR. DASCHLE AND MESSRS. BOND. DURENBERGER, HARKIN, EXON,

KERREY

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the production of biodiesel and certain ethanol fuels, and for other purposes.

Feb. 25, 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2147).

Apr. 2. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, EPA.

S. 466 Feb. 25, 1993

MR. DAsCHLE AND MESSRS. AKAKA, BINGAMAN, CHAFEE, CONRAD,

CRAIG, ExoN, HARKIN, INOUYE, MRS. BOXER, HOLLINGS. SIMON,

WEU.STONE

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for medicaid coverage of all certified nurse practitioners and clinical nurse

specialists services.

Feb. 25, 1993-Staiement of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2148).

Apr. 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 467 Feb. 25, 1993

MR. MACK AND MESSRs. AKAKA, BREAUX, GRAHAM, INOUYE, JOHNSTON

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief

for certain disaster victims, and for other purposes.

"Natural Disaster Tax Relie~f Act of 1993"

Feb. 25, 1993-Statement of Senator Mack Introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2150).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 474 Mar. 2, 1993

MR. COATS AND MESSRS. BENNETT. BURNS, HELMS, NICKLES.

SMITH, STEVENS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount

of the exemption for dependent children under age 18 to $3.500,

and for other purposes.

Mar. 2. 1993-Statement of Senator Coats introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2223).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 475 Mar. 2, 1993

MR. DECONCINI

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit penalty-free

distributions from qualified retirement plans for unemployed individuals.

Mar. 2, 1993-Statement of Senator DeConcini introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 52224).

Mar. 26, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 484 Mar. 3, 1993

MR. DASCHLE AND MESSRS. AKAKA. MRS. BOXER. BRADLEY.

BURNS, CHAFEE, CONRAD, DECONCINI. JEFFORDS, MRS. KASSEBAUM, KENNEDY, KERRY, MS. MOSELEY-BRAUN. MURKOWSKI,

REID, ROCKEFELLER, SIMON, STEVENS

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage

of alcoholism and drug dependency residential treatment services

for pregnant women and certain family members under the medicaid program, and for other purposes.

"Medicaid Substance Abuse Treatment Act of 1993'

Mar. 3. 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2308).

Apr. 2. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

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S.A4W Mar. 3, Ml93

MR. MrTCHELL, AND MESSRS. AKAKA, BAucus, BENNETT BOND,

MRS. BOxER, BUMPERS, COCHRAN, COHEN, CONRAD, CRAIG,

DANFORTH, DASCHLE, MRS. FEINSTEIN, GORTON. GRAHAM,.lIARKIN, HATCH, HELMS, HOLDINGS. INOUYE, KENNEDY, KERRY,

LEvIN, LIEBERMAN, Lowr, MCCAIN, MS. MIKUL.SKI, MS.

MosELEY-BRAuN, PELL, PRESSLER, PRYOR, RIEGLE, ROBB,

ROCKEFELLER, SARBANES, SASSER. SMITH, WELLSTONE, WOFFORD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend

and modify the low-income housing tax credit.

Mar. 3, 1993-Statement of Senator Mitchell introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2315).

Apr. 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

5. 491 Mar. 3, 1993

MR. WELLSTONE AND MESSRS. INOUYE, MEl-ZNBAUM, MS.

MOSELEY-BRAUN, SIMON

To provide health care for every American and to control the cost ý

the health care system.

"American Health Security Act of 1993"

Mar. 3, 1993-Statement of Senator Wellstone introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 52325).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

S. 494 Mar. 3, 1993

MR. DASCHLE AND MR. BROWN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide changes in

application of wagering taxes to charitable organizations.

Mar. 3, 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2354).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 501 Mar. 4, 1993

MS. MIKULSKI

To repeal the mandatory 20 percent income tax withholding on eligible rollover distributions which are not rolled over.

Mar. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Mikulski introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2423).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 502 Mar. 4, 1992

MR. ROCKEFELLER AND MR. WOFFORD

To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to improve the antidumping and

countervailing duty provisions, and for other purposes.

Mar. 4. 1993-Statement of Senator Rockefeller Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2424).

Mar. 26, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Mar. 4, 199

MR. RoTH

To continue until January 1, 1995, the suspension of duty on o-Benzlp-chlorophenol.

Mar. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2429).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce. ITC, USTR.

June 22, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 507 Mar. 4, 1993

MR. RoTH

To extend the existing temporary suspension of duty on fusilade.

Mar. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record 52429).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

June 10, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

MR. RoTH

To suspend temporarily the dut

aminomethyleneimniniphenol hydrochloride. iy on 3-dimethylMar. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2429).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

June 14, 1993-Comments received from lit7.

S.509 Mar. 4, 1993

MR. Rom

To suspend temporarily the duty on N.1N-dimethly-N'-(3.

((methylamino)carbonyl)oxy)phenyl)methanimidamide monohydrochloride.

Mar. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2429).

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S. 509-Continued

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTh.

June 22, 1993--Comments received fr-om ITC.

S. 510 Mar. 4, 1993

MR. RomH

To temporarily suspend the duty on Bendiocarb.

Mar. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2429).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State,

Commerce. ITC, USTIR.

June 24, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 511 Mar. 4, 1993

MR. Rowh

To suspend temporarily the duty on PCMX.

Mar. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2429).

Mar. 26. 1993-Comments iequested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

June 14, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 513 Mar. 4, 19931

MR. BRADLEY AND LAUTENBERo

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the excise

taxes on tobacco products, and to use the resulting revenues to

fund a trust fund for health care reform, and for other purposes.

"Tobacco Consumption Reduction and Health Improvement Act of

199309

Mar. 4, 199-3-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2436).

Mar. 19,. 1993--Commcnts requested from 0MB, Treasury. Health.

S.S514 Mar. 5, 1993

MR. PRYOR AND MEuSR. BOREN, COHEN, CONRAD, DURENBEROER,

GLENN, GRAHAM, GRASSLEY, MICHELL, RIEGLE ROCKEFELLER

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve procedures under part B of the medicare program relating to extra-billing

limits, and for other purposes.

Mar. 5. 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor Introducing this bill (Congressional Record 52428).

Mar. 19, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 51 Mar. 5, 1993

MR. PRYOR AND MESSRS. CRAiG, GLENN, HOLLINGS, MrFCHELL,

WOFRORD

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a limitation on use of claim sampling to deny claims or recover overpayments under medicare.

Mar. 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2486).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

S. 516 Mar. S, 1993

MR. PRYOR AND MESSRS. COHEN, CONRAD. DtJRENEROER. GRASSLEY, LEAHY. MCCAIN, SASSER

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve procedures under part B of the medicare program relating to durable

medical equipment, and for other purposes.

Mar. 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2487).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 530 Mar. 9, 199

MR. MITCHELL AND MESSRS..BOND), COHEN, DANFORTH, FAIRCLOm,

FEiNGOLD, FORD, HEFLIN. HELMS, HoLuNos, KOHL, LAuTENBERO,

MATHEWS, PRiYOR, ROCKEFELLER, SHELBY, SIMON, SPECrER,

WOFFORD

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to

clarify that certain footwear assembled in beneficiary countries is

excluded from duty-free treatment.

Mar. 9, 1993-Statement of Senator Mitchell introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2548).

Mar. 19. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Aug. 19, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 531 Mar. 9, 1993

MR. DuRENBEROER AND MESSRS. CRAIG HATCH

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the estate

and gift tax exemption from $600,000 to $1,000,000.

Mar. 9, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2549).

Mar. 19, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

Oct .5 1994-Hearing by the Subcommittee on Energy and Agricultural Taxation.

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5536 Mar. 9, 19931

MR. SIMON

To extend the effective period of a production Incentive certificate.

Mar. 9, 1993-Statement of Senator Simon introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2554).

Mar. 19, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

S. 538 Mar. 9, 1993

MR. PRYOR AND MESSRS. BAucus. DAscHLE

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish Federal

Standards for long-term care Insurance policies, and for other purposes.

"Long-Term Care Insurance Consumer Protection Act Of 1993"

Mar. 9. 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2554).

Mar. 10, 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introucing this bill (Congressional Record S2684).

Mar. 19, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HAS,

Labor.

S.542 Mar. 10, 1993

MR. PRYOR AND MESSRS. BAUCUS. BOREN, BREAUX, BRYAN, BUMPERS, CAMPBELL, COHEN, CONRAD, D'AMAT, DANFORTH,

DAscmsE, DECoNCIN, DomENci, ExON. GLENN, GRASSLEY,

HATCH, HELMS, HOLuLNGS, JOHNSTON, KERY, Lorr, Ms. MnwuLSKI, MURKOWSKi, NICKLES, PACKWOOD, PELL, PRESSLER, REID,

RIEGLE, ROCKEFELLER, SARBANES, SASSER, SHELBY, SIMON, STEVENS, WALLOP, WOFFORD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional

safeguards to protect taxpayer rights.

"Taxpayer Bil of Rights 2"

Mar. 10, 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2629).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 545 Mar. 10, 1993

MR. BOREN AND MESSRS. BAUCUS, DANFORTH, DAscHLE, DOLE,

DORGAN, DURENBERGER. GORTON. HEFLIN, JEFR)RDS, JOHNSTON,

LUGAR, PRESSLER, RIEGLE, ROTH, SHELBY. WOFTORD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow farmers' cooperatives to elect to include gains or losses from certain dispositions in the determination of net earnings, and for other purposes.

Mar. 10, 1993-Statement of Senator Boren introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2641).

Mar. 19, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

Mar. 22, 1994-Comments received from Treasury.

S. 545-Continued

Oct. 5. 199-Hearing by the Subcommittee on Energy and Agricultural Taxation.

S. 551 Mar. 10, 199

MR. PRYOR AND MR. GRAHAM

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the program related to home and community based care.

Mar. 10, 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2648).

Mar. 19, 1993--Commenis requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 552 Mar. 10, 1993

MR. GRAHAM AND Ma. PRYOR

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the programn related to home and community based care and community

supported living arrangements. and for other purposes.

Mar. 10, 1993-Statemnent of Senator Graham introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2649).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 559 Mdar. 10, 199

MR. BREAUX

To amend title 11 of the Social Security Act to repeal the rule providing for termination of disabled adult child's benefits upon marriage.

Mar. 10, 1993-Statement of Senator Breaux introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2675).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 565 Mar. 11, 1993

MR. WARNER AND MESSRS. BOND, CRAIG, FAIRCLOTH, HATCH,

HELms, MURKOWSKI, STEVENS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve disclosure

requirements for tax-exempt organizations.

Mar. 11, 1993-Statement of Senator Warner introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2782).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

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S. 571

MR. DURENBERGER AND ME~SSRS. COHEN, DANFRm, GoRmmN

GRASSLEY, Hamis. Kemr'roImI LUGAR. MCCAIN, PACKWOOD,

ROTH, SHELBY, STEVENS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently Increase

the deductible health Insurance costs for self-employed individuals.

Mar. 11, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this

bill (Congressional Record S2800).

Mar. 19, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 572 Mar. 11, 1993

MRt. DURENBERGER AND MESSRS. COCHRAN. COHEN, DANFORTH,

DOLE, (OoRTON, GRASSLEY, HEaMs, KEMPTHORNE, LEviN, LUGAR,

MCCAtN, PACKWOOD, SHELBY, STEVENS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the

deduction for health insurance costs for self-employed individuals.

Mar. 11, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this

bill (Congressional Record 52800).

Mar. 19, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 573 Mar. 11, 199

MR. BREAUX AND MEmsR. BAUCUS, BENNETF, BOND, BORE,

BROWN, BRYAN, BurdPERs, BuRNS, COATS, COCHRAN, CONRAD,

CRAiG, DANFORTH, DORGAN, DURENBERGER, EXON, GORTON.

GREGG. HATCH, HEi.N, HOLuNGs, INOUYE, JIEFFORDS, JOHNSTON, LEviN, L(YII, MACK, MATHEWS, Ms. MIKULSKI, PELL,

PRESSLER, PRYOR, SHELBY, SMrrH, THURMOND, WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit

for the portion of employer social security taxes paid with respect

to employee cash tips.

Mar. 11, 1993-Statement of Senator Breaux introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2801).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 582 Mar. 15, 1993

MR. DtJRENBERGER

To extend until January 1. 1997, the temporary suspension of duty on

cyclosporine.

Mar. 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this

bill (Congressional Record S2887).

Mar. 19, 1993--Comnments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State.

Commerce, ITM, USTR.

May 21, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S.539 Mar. 15, 199

MRt. DIJRENBERUER

To suspend temporarily the duty on photoreceptors and assemblies

containing potoreceptors.

Mar. 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this

bill (Congressional Record S2888).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, IT1C, USTR.

July 29 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 586 Mar. 16, 199

MR. GRASSLEY AND MESSRS. BINGAMAN, BRADLEY. BUMPERS,

D'AmATo, DASCKLB, DECONCII. GORToN, HARMCI, MS.

MOSELY-BRAUN, Ri~oLE

To raise the asset limit for AFDC recipients engaged in a

microenterprise business, and for other purposes.

"Microemterprise and Asset Development Act"

Mar. 16, 1993-Statement of Senator Grassley introducing (his bill

(Congressional Record S2920).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

S. 590 Mar. 16, 1993

MR. DODD AND MR. LIEBERMAN

To clarify tax treatment of certain disability benefits received by

former police officers or firefighters.

Mar. 16, 1993-Statement of Senator Dodd introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2934).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested ftrnOm MB, Treasury, HHS.

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S. 593 Mar. 16, 199

MR. GRASSLEY

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on fluazifop-p-hutyl.

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

June 10, 1993-Comments received From ITC.

S. 594 Mar. 16, 199

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To suspend temporarily the duty on tefluthrin.

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

May 21, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

Mar. 11, M
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&S."9 Mar. 16, 199

MR. GRASSLEY

To suspend temporarily the duty on fomnesafen.

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from OMB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

June 1, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

Mar. 16, 199

MR. ROCKEFELL.ER AND MESSRS. BOND, MRS. BOXER, BRADLEY,

CAMmBEL, CONRAD, DASCHLE, DECoNCmNI MRS. FEINsTEiN JEFFORDS. KERRY, KOHL, KRUEGER, Mrrcnpa, Ms. MOSELEYBRAUN, REID, RrEGLE, SARBANES, SIMON, WOFFORD

To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to provide improved

child welfare services, and for other purposes.

"Family Preservation and Child Protection Reform Act"

Mar. 16, 1993--Statemnent of Senator Rockefeller introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2935).

Mar. 19.,1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

&S" 599

MR. GRASSLEY AND MESSRS. CONRAD,

MosELEY-BRAuN, SIMON, WEULSTONE

Mar. 17, 19M

DURENBERGER, MS.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a permanent

extension -for the issuance of first-time farmer bonds.

Mar. 17, 1993-Statement of Senator Grassley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3046).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 600 Mar. 17, 1993

MR. BOREN AND MESSRS. BAUCUS, BINUAMAN, MRS. BOXER,

BREAUX, BURNS, CAMPBELL, CHAFEE, COAirs, COCHRAN, COHEN,

CONRAD, CRAIG, DAMATO, DANFORTH, DAscHE..E DODD, DORGAN, EXON, GLENN, ORAssLEY, HATCH, HEmLI, HELMS, HoLumNs, MRS. HUTCHISON, INOUYE, JEPORs, JOHNSTON, KRUEGER,

LeviN, LIEBERMAN, LUGAR, MCCAMN, MS. MIKtJLSKI, MS.

MOSELEY-BRAu NACKWOOD, PELL, PRYOR. REI, RtEaLE, ROBB,

ROCKEFELLER, SARBANES, SASSER, SHELBY, SI MON, SIMPSON,

SMiTH, TEESms.THURMOND, WELI.SONE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify

the targeted jobs credit.

Mar. 17, 1993-Statement of Senator Boren introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3027).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 602 Mar. 17, 199

MR. BREAUX AND MESSRS. COCHRAN, HOLLINOS, INOUYE

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage

of outpatient self-management training services under part B of the

medicare program for individuals with diabetes.

"Medicare Diabetes Owpatient Self-Management Training Act of

199300

Mar. 17, 1993-Statenient of Senator Breaux introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3048).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 603 Mar. 17, 1M9

MR. D'AMATo

To provide for adherence with fth MacBride Principles by United

States persons doing business in Northern Ireland.

"Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Act"

Mar. 17, 1993-Statement of Senator D'Amato introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3048).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S. 607 Mar. 17, 199

MR. HELMS

To amend the Harmonized Schedule of the United States with respect

to the tariff treatment of pharmaceutical grade phospholipids; and

soybean oil.

Mar. 17, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S305 1).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested ftrnOm MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

June 1, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 609 Mar. 17, 199

MR. HARKIN AND MESSRS. BINO,4MAN, BRADLEY

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit deductions for

advertising and promotional expenses for tobacco products, and to

use the resulting revenues for advertising expenditures to persuade

individuals not to use tobacco products and for other purposes.

Mar. 17, 1993-Statement of Senator Harkin introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3052).

Mar. 19, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

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S. 613 Mar, 18, 1993

MR. HARKIN AND MESSRS. CAMPBELL. CONRAD, DoROAN,

Fm.IooLD (RAssLEY, INOUYE, KENNEDY, LEVIN, MEIZENDAUM,

RIBOLE, ROCKEFELLER, WEu.STONE, WOFFWRD

To prohibit the importation or goods produced abroad with child labor

.and (or other purposes.

"Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1993".

Mar. 18, 1993-Statement of Senator Harkin introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3179).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Labor.

S. 619 Mar. 18, 1993

MR. RIEGLE

To amend the Social Security Act to provide improved services to

beneficiaries under such Act, and for other purposes.

"Social Security Bill of Righss"

Mar. 18, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3187).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 620 Mar. 18, 193

MR. RIEGLE AND MR. RocKiaIELLER

To amend the Social Security Act to overturn the new limitations

placed on private enforceability of State plan requirements by Suter

v. Artist M., and for other purposes.

Mar. 18, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3188).

Mar. 26, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

S. 624 Mar. 22, 1993

MR. DURENBERGER

To extend until January 1, 1999, the existing suspension of duty on

certain unimproved wools.

Mar. 22, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this

bill (Congressional Record S3363).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

June 1, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

8. 631 Mar. 23, 1993

MR. SPECTER AND MR. PRESSLER

To contain health care costs and increase access to affordable health

care, and for other purposes.

"Comprehensive Access and Affordability Health Care Act of 1993"

Mar. 23, 1993-Statement of Senator Specter introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3487).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 632 Mar. 23, 1993

MR. DuRENBEROER

To amend title V of the Social Security Act to encourage States to

provide funds for programs to enhance and expand school health

services.

Mar. 23, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this

bill (Congressional Record S3518).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

S. 633 Mar. 23, 1993

MR. AKAKA AND MESSRS. BREAUX, JOHNSTON, INOUJYE

To amend the Foreign Trade Zones Act to clarify that crude oil

consumed in refining operations is not subject to duty under the

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

Mar. 23, 1993-Statement of Senator Akaka introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S35' .0).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S. 637 Mar. 23, 1993

MR. BRADLEY AND MR. LAuFENBERG

To suspend temporarily the duty on pentostatin.

Mar. 23, 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3525).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

June 14, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 638 Mar. 23, 1993

MR. BRADLEY

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on jacquard cards and

other cards used as jacquard cards.

Mar. 23, 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3526).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

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June 1. 1993-Comments received from ITC.

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MR. BRADLEY AND MR. LAL;TENUERU

To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on Malathion.

Mar. 23, 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3529).

* July 13, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTR.

OcL 25, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 641 Mar. 23, 1993

Ma. BRADLEY AND MR. LAU;TENBERo

To provide for additional extension periods for reexportation of certain articles admitted temporarily free of duty under bond.

Mar. 23, 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill1

(Congressional Record S3529).

Mar. 26, 1993-Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

June 14, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 642- Mar. 23, 1993

MR. BRADLEY AND MR. LAumFNBERO

To extend the existing suspension of duty on methyl and ethyl

parathion and dimethoate.

Mar. 30, 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4036).

Mar. 30, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, 17TC, USTR.

June 22, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 645 Mar. 24, 1993

MR. KOHL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing.

Mar. 24, 1993--Statement of Senator Kohl Introducing this bill (Congresional Record S3653).

Apr. 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

SS. 649 Mar. 24, 1993

S. 663 Mar. 26, 1993

MR. ROCKEFELLER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for refundable child credit and to increase the earned income tax credit for

larger families, to provide for a demonstration program for payments in lieu of child support payments owed by absent spouses,

to encourage creation of jobs for low-income unemployed, and for

other purposes.

"'Family Income Security Act o~f 1993"

Mar. 26, 1993-Statement of Senator Rockefeller introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3862).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 666 Mar. 26, 1993

Mar. 30, 1993

MR. RIEGLE AND MR. LEviN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the

treatment of effectively connected Investment income of insurance

companies.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

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MR. DANFORTH AND MESSRS. BALICUS, BOREN, MRS. BOXER, CAMPBELL, COCHRAN, RIEGLE SMITH, WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend

and modify the credit for increasing research activities, and for

other purposes.

"Research and Development Enhancement Act of 1993"

Mar. 26, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3868).

Apr. 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

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MR. RIEGLe AND MRs. BOXER, MESSRS. BREAux, BuRNs, CHAFES,

COHEaN. JOHNSTON, HOLLINGS, INounE KENNEDY, LEAHY, MrTCHELL PRYOR. SARBANES, SIMON, WOFFORD

To ensure proper and full implementation by the Department of

Health and Human Services of Medicaid coverage for certain lowincome Medicare beneficiaries.

"Mledicare Enrollment Improvement and Protection Act of 1993"

Mar. 24, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3656).

Apr. 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.
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S.6em Maw. 309 1M9

M it. D'AmATo AND MESSRts. BRADLEY, CoATs, KENNEDY, LamI,

PAcKwooD, R=LBa

To anmendite Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the

exclusion for amounts received under qualified group legal services

Plman.

Mar. 30, 1993-Statement of Senator D'Amato Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4027).

Apr. 9,1993-Comments requested ftrom 0MB, Treasury.

8679 Mar. 30, 1993

MjL REOLB

To extend and enhance the operation of the "Super 301 " provisions

of the Trade Act of 1974, and for other purposes.

"Fair Trade Assurances Act of 1993 "

Mar. 30, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill

(Congressonal Record S4027).

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S.683 Mar. 31, 1993

MR.NOY

To amend tidle XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide improved

reimbursement for clinical social worker services under the medicare program.

Mar. 31, 1993-Statement of Senator Inouye introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4121I).

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments requested ftrom 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

S. 684 Mar. 31, 1993

MR. IbouY AND MR. WELsroNE

To establish a national health plan, and for other purposes.

"National Health Care Act of 1993"

Mar'. 31, 1993-Statement of Senator Inouye Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4121).

Apr. 24, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, NHS,

L.abor.

S.6"U Apr. 1, 1993

Mot. LuGau

To temporarily suspend duties on certain composite diagnostic or laboratory reagents.

Apr. 11. 1993-Statement of Senator Lugar introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4254).

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Aug. 19, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 689 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. BRADLEY AND MRS. Boxoa, MESSRS. DECoNcwN, MRS. FEINSum.N GLEN;.., JEmFRDs, MrTCHEL, REID, ROBB, WARNER

To improve the interstate enforcement of child support and parentage

court orders, and for other purposes.

"Interstate Support Enforcement Act'

Apr. 1, 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4254).

Apr. 24, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

S. 692

MIL. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on B-naphthol.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

July 30, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 693

Apr. 1, 1993

Treasury, State,

Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Blue 60.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury. State,

Commerce. ITC. USTR.

Aug. 19, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 694 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on rosachioride lumps.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Aug. 3, 1993--Comments recived from ITC.

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MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on C.l. Pigment Yellow 183.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, U9TR.

Aug. 4, 1993--Comments received from FTC.

&.696

MR. JOHNSTO

To suspend temporarily the duty on diamino Imid sp.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Commerce. MTC USTR.

July 15, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

Apr. 1, 1993

Treasury, State.

&. 697 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-(4-aminophenyl)-6-

methylbenzothiazole-7-sulfonic acid.

July 1. 1993-Comments, received from ITC.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, IMC, USTh.

July 27, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 696 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on sethoxydim.

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Aug. 4. 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 699 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To extend certain existing temporary duty suspensions.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Dec. 30, 1993-Commcnts received from ITC.

S. 700 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTOW

To extend the temporary reduction of duty on caffeine.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

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S. 700-.Contlnued

July 29, 1993-Comments received from FTC.

5. 701 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on 6-amino-l-naphthol-3-sulfonic

acid.

Apr. 9, 193--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

July 27, 1993-Comments received from FTC.

S. 70 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on 3-ethylamino-p-cmesl.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

July 29, 1993-Comments, received from IITC.

S. 703 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Blue 16.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Aug. 19, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 704 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on 3.7.11,15. tetramethyl-lhexadeccn-3-0l.

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State.

Commerce ITC, USTR.

July 20, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 705 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on a-Isopropyl-a ((N-methyl -Nhomovcrat-yl)-g-aminopropylj-3, 4-Dimethoxyphenylacetonitril-hydrochloride.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

July 20, 1993-Comments received from ITC.
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S. 749

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on disperse red 279.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State.

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

July 1, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 70.7 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To -suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Hydroxy-4-Methoxy Benzophenone Sulfonic Acid.

Apr. 9. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

July 20, 1993-Commrents received from ITC.

Treasury, State,

Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on fastusol C blue 76L.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB.

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

July 13, 199-Comments received from ITC.

S. 709

Treasury, State,

Apr. 1, 199

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily fth duty on C.!. Pigment Yellow 138.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB,

Commerce, ITMUSTR.

Aug. 3, 1993--Comments received from MT.

S. 710

Treasury, State,

Apr. 1, 199

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

Apr. 9. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB.

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

July 20, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 711

Treasury, State,

Apr. 1, 199

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on riboflavin.

Apr. 9. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State.

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

July 20. 1993-Comnments received from ITC.

IS. 712 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To suspend temporarily the duty on 2,3,5-Trlmethylhydroquinone.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

July 15, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 719 Apr. 1, 199

MR. BREAUX AND MR. JOHNSTON

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend

dhe treatment of certain qualified small issue bonds.

Apr. 1, 1993-Statement of Senator Breaux Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4283).

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce. ITC. USTR.

S. 723

MR. LAuTTNDERU

To provide for an analysis of the secondary and tertiary Arab boycotts

of United States firms doing business with Israel, and for other

purposes.

Apr. 1. 1993-Statement of Senator Lautenberg introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4290).

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury. State.

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S. 724

MR. LAuTENBERU AND MR. BRADLEy

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2.3.6-Thimethylphenol

(TMP).

Apr. 1. 1993-Statement of Senator Lautenberg introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4291).

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments requested from OMR, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Aug. 16. 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 726

MR. DASCHLB AND MR. INOUYE

To amend the Social Security Act to create a new program to update

and maintain the Infrastructure requirements of our Nation's essential urban and rural safety net health care facilities, and for other

purposes.

"National Health Safety Net Infrastructure Act"

Apr. 1. 1993-Statement of Senator Daschlc introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4294).

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S. 726-Continued

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 728

MR. MCCONNELL

To provide for a comprehensive health care plan for all Americans,

and for other purposes.

"Comprehensive American Health Care Act"

Apr. 1, 1993.-Statement of Senator McConnell introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4300).

Apr. 24. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

S. 730 _

MR. DORGAN AND MR. BuRNs

To ensure fair and free trade of certain agricultural commodities beitween the United States and Canada, and for other purposes.

"United States-Canada Fair Grain Trade Act of 1993"

Apr. 1, 1993-Statement of Senator Dorgan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S43 12).

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

S. 733 Apr. 1, 1993

MR. RIEGLE.AND MEssRS. KENNE.DY, METENBAUM, MS. MIKtJLSKI,

WEUSFONE

To provide for the immunization of all children in the United States

against vaccine-preventable diseases, and for other purposes.

"Comprehensive Child HMealth Immunization Act of 1993"-

Apr. 1, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill (Congressional Record S43 19).

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

May 6. 1993-Hearing by the Subcommittee on Health for Families and the Uninsured.

S. 739 Apr. 2, 1993

MR. BumpER AND MESmR. AKAKA, BuRms, CHAPEE, GRAHAM,

HATCH, HEPLIN, KOHL, RELu. PRESSLER, RiP.GLE, SASSER,

WOF1VRD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the limitation on using last year's taxes to calculate an Individual's estimated

tax payments.

Apr. 2, 1993-Statemnent of Senator Bumpers introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4404).

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

8. 741 Apr. 2,1993

MR. BREAux

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction

for contributions to Individual investment -iccounts, 3ind for other

purposes.

"Individual Investment Account Act ojf 1991"

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 746 Apr. 2,1993

MR. D'AmATo AND MRS. BoxER, MR. LiEDERMAN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for stage 3 aircraft.

Apr. 2, 1993--Statement of Senator D'Amato introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4410).

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 747 Apr. 2,1993

MR. ROTH

To suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Red 254.

Apr. 2, 1993-Statcment of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S441 1).

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Aug. 20, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 748 Apr. 2, 1993

MR. ROTH

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 7-Acetyl-l,l ,3,4,4,6-

hexaniethyltetrahydronaphthalene.

Apr. 2, 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S441 1).

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

July 13. 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 749 Apr. 2,1993

MR. ROTH

To suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Blue 60.

Apr. 2, 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S441 1).

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

July 27, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

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S. 750 Apr. 2, 1993

MR. RoTH

To suspend temporarily the duty on pectin.

Apr. 2. 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S441 1).

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

July 1, 199.3-Comments received from ITC.

S. 751 Apr. 2, 1993

MR. RoTH

To suspend temporarily the duty on 6-Acetyi-l .1 2,3,3.5-hexamethyl

lndin.

Apr. 2, 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S441 1).

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Aug. 4, l993-Comment.s received from ITC.

S. 753 Apr. 2, 1993

MR. RocKEFELUER

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain carbodiimides.

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State,

Commerce. ITC, USTR.

Sept. 13, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 754 Apr. 2, 1993

MR. ROCKEFELLER AND MR. DuRENBERGER

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on octadecyl isocyanate.

Apr. 9, 1993-Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 755 Apr. 2, 1993

MR. ROCKE.FELLER

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on

diisocyanate.

Apr. 9. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB,

Commerce. ITC. USTR.

Aug. 19, 1993-Comments, received from ITC.

1, S-naphthalene

Treasury. State,

S. 756

MR. ROCKEFELLER

To suspend tempomrarly

masterbatches.

Apr. 2, 199

the duty on certain carbodlimide

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB.

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Tariff Commission.

Sept. 13, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 757

Treasury, State,

Apr. 2, 199

MR. ROCKEFELLER AND MESSRS. BYRD, DANFORTH, GLENN, MS.

MOSELEY-BRAUN, PRYOR. RIELE, SIMON, WOFFORD

To correct the tariff rate inversion on certain iron and steel pipe and

tube products.

"Pipe and Tube Inverted Tariff Correction Act of 1992"

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. State,

Commerce, IT`C, USTR Customs.

July' 29, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 758 Apr. 2, 199

MR. SIMON

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to restore the duty rate that prevailed under the Tariff Schedules of the

United States for certain twine, cordage, ropes, and cables.

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments; requested from 0MB, Treasury, State.

Commerce, ITC, USTR. Customs.

July 20, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 762 Apr. 2, 199

MR. PRYOR AND MESSRS. BAIJCUS, BOREN, BREAux, DANFORTH,

HATCH. INOUJYE. JEFFORDs, LEAHY, LEVIN, SARBANES

To amend the Internal Reienue Code of 1986 to simplify the pension

laws, and for other purposes.

"Pension Simplification Act of 1993"'

Apr. 2, 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Congressional Record S441 3).

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 764 Apr. 2, 1993

MR. WOFFORD AND MESSRS. BURNS, DASCHLE. LEVIN

To exclude service of election officials and election workers from the

Social Security payroll tax.

Apr. 2. 1993--Statement of Senator Wofford introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4422).

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

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MR. MOYNIHAN

An original bill to provide for a temporary- increase in the public debt

limit.

Apr. 2, 1992-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan without written report.

Apr. 2, 1993-Placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders.

Apr. 5, 1993-Senate passed H.R. 1430 relating to this measure.

Apr. 28. 1993-Indefinitely postponed by the Senate,

S.769 Apr. 2, 199

MR. DANFORTH AND MESSRS. GORTON, HATCH, MCCAIN, MURncowSKI, PRESSLER, STEVENS

To prohibit any increase in the tax on the sale of certain aviation fuel,

and to prohibit any tax on such fuel or on the energy content of

petroleum or petroleum products used in the production of such

fuel.

Apr. 2, 1993-Statement of Shnator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4425).

Apr. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, EPA.

S. 772 Apr. 2, 1993

MR. DECoNcINj

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a simplified

tax on all income, and for other purposes.

Apr. 2, 1993-Statement of Senator DeConcini introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4430).

Apr. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

s.m Apr. 21, 199

MR. KOHL AND MR. FEINGOLD

To provide for a demonstration project to improve the provision of

certain benefits under the Social Security Act through a private aid

program.

Apr. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Kohl introducing this bill (Congressional Record 54765).

Apr. 30, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 803 Apr. 21, 199

MR. HELMS

To temporarily suspend the duty on N-{{4-chlorophenly)amino)-2-

difiurobenzamide, and for other purposes.

Apr. 21. 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S477 1).

S. 803-Continued

Apr. 30, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Stage,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Sept. 16, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

I

To extend the temporary suspension of

Dichlorobenzonitrile.

Apr. 21, 199

-duty on 2.6-

Apr. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4772).

Apr. 24, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, 171C, USTR.

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

w.80 Apr. 21, 199

MR. HELMS

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on I-fl -((4-Chloro-2-

(tridluoromethyl)-penyl)lmino)-2-propoxymethly)- Il-H-imidazole,

and for other purposes.

Apr. 30, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

I

Mitchell introducing this bill

from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Apr. 22, 1993

MR. WOFRRD

TO amend fth Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to

correct the rate of duty on certain mixtures of caseinate.

Apr. 30, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Sept. 13, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

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Apr. 22, 1993-Statement of Senator

(Congressional Record S4825).

Apr. 30, 1993--Comments requestedI

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

S.8307

S. 806 Apr. 22, 1993

MR. MrrcHELL AND MESSRS. BIDEN, MRS. BOXER, DECONCIN,

DODD, FEINGOLD, MRS. FEINSTEIN, FORD, GRAHAM, HELMS, KENNEDY, LEAHY, LEVtN, MS. MIKULSKI, MOYNIHAN, SARBANES, SASSER, SIMON, WELLSTONE, WOFFORD

To extend to the People's Republic' of China renewal of nondiscrim.

inatory (most-favored-nation) treatment provided certain conditions

are Met.

"United States-China Act of 1993"

S. 804.

MR. HELMS
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S. 813 Apr. 22, M199 S. 821

MR. DuRENBERGER

To suspend temporarily the duty on Bisphenol AF.

Apr. 22, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this

bill (Congressional Record S4842).

Apr. 30. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Feb. 7, 1994-Comments received from ITC.

S. 814 Apr. 22, 199

MR. DuRENBERGER

To suspend temporarily the duty on capillary membrane material.

Apr. 22, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this

bill (Congressional Record S4842).

Apr. 30, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

-Commerce. I[TC, USTR.

Aug. 19, 1993-Comments received from I[TC.

S. 819 Apr. 22, 199

MR. HuLms

To extend the temporary

Trifluoromethylaniline.

suspension of duty on

Apr. 22, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4857).

Apr. 30, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S.-820 Apr. 22, 199

MR. HELMS

To extend the existing suspension of duty on machines designed for

heat-set, stretch texturing of continuous man-made fibers.

Apr. 22, 1993--Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4857).

Apr. 30, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Aug. 20, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

Apr. 22, 199

MR. ROCKEFELLER AND MESSRS. CHAFEE, GLENN, HoLLINOs, RIEGLE

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for uniform coverage of anticancer drugs under the medicare program.

and for other purposes.

"Medicare Cancer Coverage Improvement Act of 1993"

Apr. 22, 1993--Statement of Senator Rockefeller introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4857).

Apr. 30, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, AKS.

S. 828 Apr. 27, 199

MR. DORGAN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise

tax on campaign expenditures of candidates for Federal office in

excess of campaign spending limits.

Apr. 27. 1993-Statement of Sena~pr Dorgan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4927).

Apr. 30. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 830 Apr. 27, 199

MR. EXON

For the relief of Richard W. Schaffert.

S. 833 Apr. 28, 199

MR. GRASSLEY AND MESSRS. AKAKA, BAUCUS, CHAFEE. COHEN,

CONRAD, DASCHLE, DECONCINI, DORGAN, DURENBERGER. EXON.

HoLLINGS, INOUYE, JEFFORDS, PRESSLER, SIMON

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for increased medicare reimbursement for nurse practitioners, clinical

nurse specialists, and certified nurse midwives, to increase the delivery of health services in health professional shortage areas, and

for other purposes.

"Primary Care Health Practitioner Incentive Act of 1991"

Apr. 28, 1993--Statement of Senator Grassley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 85031).

July 3, 1993-Comments requested From 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

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S. 834 Apr. 28,19913

MR. GRASSLEY AND MESSR. BAUCUS, CHAFEE, COHEN, CONRAD,

DASCHLE, DECONCINI, DOROAN, DURENBERGER, ExoN, GORTON,

I[NouVEHOLLNs, PRE3SSLER. SIMON, SmrrH

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security. Act to provide for increased medicare reimbursement for physician assistants, to increase the delivery of health services in health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.

"Physician Assistant Incentive Act of 1993"

Apr. 28, 1993-Statement of Senator Grassley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S503 1).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HUS,

Labor.

S. 838 Apr. 28, 199

MR. KOHL

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to

correct the rate of duty on certain agglomerated cork products.

Apr. 28, 1993-Statement of Senator Kohl introducing this bill (Congressional Record S5035).

May 10,1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Sept. 17, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S.849 Apr. 29, 199

MR. DOLE AND MESSRS. CHAFEE, PACKWOOD

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to allow an adult member of a family or household to attest to the citizenship status of

other family or household members, and for other purposes.

Apr. 29, 1993-Statement of Senator Dole introducing this bill (Congressional Record S52 18).

May 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 85 Apr. 30, 199

MR. BORE~N AND MESSRS. DANF~ORTH, DIJRENBERGER, WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to 1986 to modify the alternative minimum tax system, and for other purposes.

"Minimum Tax Reform Act of 1993"

Arp. 30, 1993-Statement of Senator Boren introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5280).

May 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 863 Apr. 30, 199

S. 867 May 4, 1993

MR. COHEN AND MESSRS. DANF~oRTH, GRAssLEY, LEvIN, LUGAR,

SIMPSON

To amend title X1 of the Social Security Act to extend the penalties

for fraud and abuse assessed against providers under the medicare

program and State health care programs to pi .'iders under all

health care plans, and for other purposes.

"National Health Care Anti-Fraud and Abuse Act of 1993"

May 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Cohen introducing this bill (Congressional Record S5394).

May 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

MRS. MURRAY AND MESSRS. BINGAMAN, BRADLEY, KERRY,

MATHEWS, MS. MOSELEY-BRAIJN, SIMON

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the tax on

handguns and assault weapons, to increase the license application

fee for gun dealers, and to use the proceeds from those increases

to pay for medical care for gunshot victims.

"Firearm Victims Prevention Act"

May 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Murray introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5401I).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

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S. 868 May 4, 1993

MR. BRADLEY AND MESSRS. BIDEN, MRS. BOXER, BRYAN. MRS.

FEINSTEIN, HATCH, HoLLINos, KERREY, METZENBAUM, MS. MlKULSKI, MS. MOSELEY-BRAuN, REID, ROBB, ROCKEFELLER,

SIMON, WELLSTONE

To provide for the establishment of demonstration projects designed

to determine the social, psychological, and economic effects of providing to individuals with limited means an opportunity to accumulate assets, and to determine the extent to which an asset-based

welfare policy may be used to enable Individuals with low income

to achieve economic self-sufficiency.

"Assets for Independence Demonstration Act"

Apr. 30, 1993--Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5295).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HKS.
SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMNMITEE

S. 876 May 4, 1"3~

MR. MOYNIHAN (BY REQUEST)

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide training and

investment incentives and to provide additional revenues for deficit

reduction purposes.

"Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993"

May 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introucing this bill

(Congressional Record S542 1).

May 10. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S& 877 May 4, 1993

MR. EXON AND MESoR. DURENBERGER, KERREY

To provide that certain games of chance conducted by a nonprofit organization not be treated as an unrelated business of such organizadion.

May 10. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 880 May 4, 1993

MR. BOREN AND MESSRS. NICKLES, PRYOR

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the treatment

of interest income and rental expense in connection with safe harbor leases involving rural electric cooperatives.

May 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Boren introducing this bill (Congressional Record S5455).

May 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 882 May 4, 1993

MR. KoHL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the rollover of gain from the sale of farm assets into an individual retirement account.

"Family Farm Retirement Equity Act of 1993"

May 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Kohl introducing this bill (Congressional Record S5457).

May 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

Oct. 5, 1994-Hearing by the Subcommittee on Energy and Agricultural Taxation.

S. 886 May 4, 993

S. 887 May 4, 1993

MR. DANFORTH AND MESSRS. BOND, DURENERGIER, GREGO, MRS.

KASSEBAUM

To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve immunization

rates among children through the establishment of data registries

and educational programs, and for other purposes.

"National Immunization Improvement Act of 1993"

May 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record SW42).

May 17, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

May 18, 1993-Finance Committee discharged by unanimous consent.

May 18, 1993-Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

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S. 895

MR. PRYOR AND MESSRS. BAUCUS, BINGAMAN, BOREN, COCHRAN,

CRAIG, DANFORTH, GREGG, HOLUNGS, INOUYE, JOHNSTON, LOTTr,

PELL., REID, RIEGLE, WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the

treatment of the rehabilitation credit under the passive activity limitation and the alternative minimum tax.

"Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Expansion Act ofJ71993"

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Con.

gressional Record S5531I).

May 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S.894 May 5, 1993

MR. BAUCUS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the benefits

of certain export subsidies in the case of exports of certain unprocessed timber.

May 5. 1993-Statement of Senator Baucus introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5530).

July 3, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

MR. DANFORTH AND MESSRS. BOND, DuRBnBIRGER, GREGG, MRS.

KASSEBAUM

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of

1986 to Improve Immunization rates among children and for other

purposes.

"'National Immunization Act"

May 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5462).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from OMB. Treasury, HHS.

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S.901 May 5, IM95

MR. THURMOND

To extend fth temporary suspension of duty on Paramnine Acid.

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Thlurmond introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5539).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested frmm 0MB, Treasury, State.

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S.902 May 5, 1993

MR. THURMOND

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Trimethyl Base.

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Thurmond introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5539).

May 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce,.ITC, USTR.

Sept. 24, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 903 May 5, 1993

MR. THuRMOND

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Anthraquinone.

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Thurmond introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5539).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Sept. 20, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

&.904 May 5, 1993

MR. THURMOND

To suspend temporarily fth duty on I ,8-Dihyroxynaphthalene-3, 6-

disulfonic acid.

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Thurmond introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5539).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Sept. 24, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 905 May 5, 193

MR. THURMOND

To suspend temporarily the duty on ClI. Reactive Blue 224.

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator "Turmond Introducing this bill

(Congresional Record S5539).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Sept. 17,1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 906 May 5, 199

MR. TiILJRMOND

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on naphthalic acid anhydride.

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Thurmond introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5539).

May 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S. 907 May 5, 1993

MR. THuRMOND

To make the temporary suspension of duty on menthol feedstocks permanent.

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Thurmond introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5539).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Aug. 16, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

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S. 909 May 5, 1993

MR. TtURMOND

To suspend temporarily the duty on Resolin Red F3BS components

I and 11.

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Thurmond introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5539).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State.

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

May 5, 199

on 2-(4-Aminophenyl)-6-

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Thurmond introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5539).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from OMB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Aug. 19, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

77

MR. TH1URMOND

To suspend temporarily the duty on dimethyl succinyl succinate.

May 5, l993-Statement of Senator Thurmond introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5539).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce, ITC-, USTR.

S. 910

MR. THURMOND

To temporarily suspend the duty

methvibenzothiazole-7-sulfonic acid).

S. 908 May 5, 1993

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S.911 May 5, 199

MR. THURMIOND

To suspend temporarily fth duty on basic blue 147.

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Thurnond introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5539).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State,

Commerce, IMCUSTR.

S. 912 May 5, 199

MR. THURMOND

To temporarily suspend the duty on lauryllactam.

May 5, 1993-Statement of Senator Thurmond introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5530).

May 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, State,

Commerce,.ITC, USTR.

Sept. 14, 1993-Comnments received from ITC.

S. 914 May 6, 1993

MR. BUMPERS AND MESSRS. BOREN, CONRAD, DANFORmH

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the discharge, or repayment, of student loans of students who agree to

perform services in certain professions.

May 6, 1993--Statement of Senator Bumpers introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5647).

May 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 915 May 6, 1993

MR. BAUCUS AND MESSRS. HATCH, HUTCHISON, MRS. BOXER. PACKWOOD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to more accurately codify the depreciable life of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

"Semiconductor Investment Act qf 1993"

May 6, 1993-Statement of Senator Bumpers introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5650).

May 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 916 May 6, 1993

MR. ROTH AND MESSRS. DuRENBERGER, GRASSLEY

To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide trade adjustment assistance during the implementation and phase-in of the North American Free Trade Agreement, and for other purposes.

"WAFTA Worker Adjustment Assistance Act"

May 6, 1993--Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S5655).

S. 916-Continued

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State. Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S. 929 May 11, 199

MR. BREAUX AND MR. JOHNSTON

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction

for contributions to individual investment accounts, and for other

purposes.

"Inividual Investment Account Act of 1992"

May 22. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 931 May 11, 1993

MR. HATCH AND MEssRs. BENN~riT, CAMPBELL, JEFFORDS, LEAHY

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to

clarify the treatment of certain sports clothing.

May 11, 1993--Statement of Senator Hatch introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5755).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Aug. 19, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 933 May 11, 1993

MR. CHAFEE

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to provide coverage under Medicaid for the costs of prescription drugs

for qualified Medicare beneficial .ies, and for other purposes.

"Prescription Drug Purchasing Assistance for Older Americans Act"

May 11, 1993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5757).

May 22, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

S. 934 May 11, 199

MR. CHAFEE

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit Medicare

select policies in all States and to modify the requirements with respect to such policies.

May 11. l993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5758).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

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S. 935 May 11, 1993

MR. CHAFEE

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt mental

health services furnished to an individual who is a resident of a

nursing facility from the limitation on the amount of Incurred expenses for mental health services that may be taken Into account

in determining the amount of payment for such services under part

B of the Medicare Program.

May 11, 1993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5759).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 936 May 11, 1993

MR. CHAFEE AND MESSRS. BRYAN, CRAIG. INOUJYE, REID, SHELBY.

SIMON, WOFFORD

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the annual cap on the amount of payment for outpatient physical therapy

and occupational therapy services under part B of the Medicare

Program, and for other purposes.

May .11, 1993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5760). -*-

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HKS.

S. 939 May 12, 1993

MR. MOYrNIAN AND MR. PACKWOOD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the definition of dependent, to provide a uniform definition of child, and for

other purposes.

"Tax Simplification for Families Act of 1993"

May 12, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5814).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. Labor,

HHS.

S. 941 May 12, 1993

MR. DE.CONCIN AND MR. FEwNCoLD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to

Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

"Deficit Trust Fund Act of 1993"

establish the Deficit

May 12, 1993-Statement of Senator DeConcini Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S58 19).

May 22.1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

IS. 945 May 12, 1993

MR. GLENN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the permanent extension of qualified small issue bonds and to except expenditures from the limitation of such bonds.

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

May 13, 1993

MR. PRESSLER AND MESSRS. BENNETT, BURNS, CoATS, GRECO,

HELMS, KEmpTHoRE, LUGAR, SmITH, STEVENS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the tax rate

for certain small businesses, and for other purposes.

May 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Pressler introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5923).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 949 May 13, 1993

MR. DASCHLE AND MR. JOHNSTON

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules

for certain gratuitous transfers of employer securities for the benefit

of employees.

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury. Labor.

S. 949 May 13, 1993

MR. MITCHELL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an excise

tax exemption for transportation on certain ferries.

May 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Mitchell introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5923).

May 22, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 952 May 13, 1993

MR. DANFORTH

To reliquidate certain entries of lithotripters that were imported by

nonprofit private or public institutions established for research or

educational purposes.

May 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5941I).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Apr. 28, 1994-Comments received from Treasury.

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S. 947
SENATE BUIS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

8955 May 13, 199 3

MRt. fDtomm

To suspend temporarily the duty on sulfathiozole.

May 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congesional Record S5945).

May 22, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, T1reasury, HHS, State, Commerce, MTCUSTh.

Oct. 25, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

& 956 May 13, 1"93

MR. DAN1~oRTm

To suspend temporarily the duty on difenzoquat methyl sulfate.

.May 13, 1993-Statemnent of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5945). May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Sept. 16, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S.95 May 13, 1993

MR. DANFoRmH

To suspend temporarily the duty on oxalacetic acid diethyl ester sodium Salt.

May 13, 1993-Statemnent of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5945).

May 22, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HAS, State, Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Sept. 20,1993-Comments received from FTC.

S. 958 May 13, 993

M.',. DANPORM

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 0,0-dimethyl-S((4.. oxo-l ,2,3-benzotriazin-3-(4H)-yl)methylI phosphorodithioate.

May 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5945).

May 22, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Dec. 3, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

5. 959 May 13, 1993

MR. DANFOam

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4-fluoro-3-phenoxy benzaldehyde.

May 13, 1993-tatement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5945).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HAS,

State. Commerce, ITC. USTh.

S. 959--Continued 0

Sept. 14, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 96 May 13, 1993

S. 961 May 13, 1993

MR. DANFORm

To extend the suspension of duty on certain small toys, toy jewelry,

and novelty goods, and for other purposes.

May 13, 1993--Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5946).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, FTC, USTR, Customs.

Sept. 14, 1993-Comments received from FTC.

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S.%3 May 13, 1993

MR. DANFORm AND MR. BREAUX

To reliquidate certain entries on which excessive

were paid, and for other purposes.

countervailing duties

80

MR. DANFORm

To extend the suspension of duty on triallate.

May 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5946).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HAS,

State, Commerce, FTC, USTR.

Sept. 21, 1993-Comments received from FTC.

May 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5947).

May 22, 1993-Commcnts requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Mar. 22, 1994-Comments received from Treasury.

S.%92 May 13, 1993

MR. DANFORTH

To extend the temporary duty reduction of certain unwrought lead.

May 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5946).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Sept. 13, 1993--Comments received from ITC.
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& 964 May 13, 1"3~3

MR. DAHmrORm

To suspend tempoarly the duty on sulfamethazine.

May 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5945).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, CommerceITC. USTR.

Oct. 25, 1993-Comnments received from ITC.

£967 May 13, 1993

MR. SWAsY

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security

A4.- to repeal provisions relating to the State enforcement of child

rapport obligations, to require the Internal Revenue Service to collect child support through wage withholding, and for other purposes.

"~Un#'orm Child support Enforcement Act of 1993"

May 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Shelby introducing this bill

(Congresional Record S5955).

May 22, 1993-Comnments requested ftrnOm MB, Treasury, Labor,

HHS.

S.972 May 18, 1993

MR. DORO;AN

To clarify that certain Federal assistance provided with respect to domestic building and loan associations; shall be treated as compensation for puipose of determining the deduction for losses, and for

other purposes.

May 18, 1993-Statement of Senator Dorgan introucing this bill

(Congressional Record S6021I).

June 1. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 975 May 18, 1M9

MR. HELmS

To suspend temporarily the duty on l,8,-Dichloroanthraquinone.

May 18, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6025).

May 22, 1993-Comments requested from OMB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, MR~.

Aug. 16, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 9M May 19, 199

MR. DASCHLB AND MpssRS. BAIJCUS, HOLLINGS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to discharge of indebtedness income from prepayment of loans under

section 306B of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936.

May 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6134).

June 1. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

Sm98 May 19, 199

MR. DASCHLE AND MESSRS. CHAFED, GORTON, LIEBERMAN, MRS.

MuRRAY, RIEGIB

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarfy that conservation expenditures by electric and gas utilities are deductible for the

year in which paid or incurred.

May 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6134).

June 1, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S.990 May 19, 1"93

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To amend the Foreign Trade Zones Act to allow foreign trade zones

to be established where a regional commission involving more than

I State will coordinate zone activities,

May 20, 1993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6272).

June 1, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

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S. 999

MR. BREAux AND MRS. BOXER, MESSRS. COCHRAN, COHEN, DODD,

MRS. FENsTEIN HEFLIN, JOHNSTON, KENNEDY, LIEBERMAN.

Lorr, MS. MIKULSKI, Mn'cHELu, PELL., RtEGL.E, ROBB, RocKEFELLER, SARBANES, SIMON, SPECTER, WARNER, WOFFORD

To promote fair trade for the United States shipbuilding and repair

industry.

"~Shipbuilding Trade Reform Act of 1993"

May 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Breaux introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6136).

June 1. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Nov. 18, 1993-Hearing by the Subcommittee on International Trade.

May 20,1993
SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMNMTEE

s& 1000 May 20, 1"J~

MR. RocxEFtu.R

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on anthraquinone.

June 1. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

,State, Commerce, MT, USTR.

Sept. 27, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1003 May 20, 199

MR. MOYNIHAN AND MESSRS. CHAFEE. PACKWOOD, RocKEFEu.ER

To provide authority for the President to enter into trade agreements

to coiuclude the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations

under the auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade,

to extend tariff proclamation authority to carry out such agreements, and to apply Congressional "fast track" procedures to a bill

implementing such agreements.

May 20, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6272).

June 1, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh, Customs.

June 23, 199-3--Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan, without

amendment (S. Rept. No. 103-46).

June 25, 1993-Star Print ordered on S. Rept. No. 103-66.

June 30, 1993-hInefinitely postponed by the Senate.

June 30. 1993--Senate passed companion measure H.R. 1876.

S. 1009 May 24, 1993

MR. HEums

To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of a certain entry of

warp knitting machines as free of certain duties.

May 24, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6363).

June 1, 1993--Comments; requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Mar. 15, 1994-Comments received from Treasury.

S.1011 May 24,_ 1993

MR. PRYOR AND MESSRS. COHEN, IDECONCINI, MRS. KASSEBAUM,

MoYNIAN, Rocwm u.., SASSE~R. SimpsoN

To amend title X1 of the Social Security Act to improve and clarify

provisions prohibiting misuse of symbols, emblems, or names in

reference to social security programs and agencies.

"Senior Citizen Protection Act o'f 1993"

May 24, 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Congressional Record 56363).

June 1, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 1012

MR. EXON

May 24, 1993

S. 1013 May 24, 1993

MR. CHAFEE AND MESSRS. SPECTER, THURMOND

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an election

to exclude from the gross- estate the value of land subject to a

qualified conservation easement If certain conditions are satisfied,

to permit a qualified conservation contribution where the probability of surface mining is remote, and to make technical changes

to the alternative valuation rules.

"Rural Land Conservation Act of 1993'

May 24, 1993--Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 86365).

June 1. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 1016 May 25, 1993

MR. COHEN

To recognize grandparents who serve as the primary caregivers to

their grandchildren and to provide assistance to such grandparents

under certain programs.

"Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Assistance Act of 1993.

May 25, 1993-Statement of Senator Cohen introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6452).

June 1. 1993-Comments requested from OMB. Treasury, HHS.

S. 1026 May 26, 1993

MR. LOTT AND MESSRS. BREAUX, BURNS, COATS, COCHRAN.

D'AMATO. FORD, HATCH, INOUYE. JOHNSTON, KEMPTHORNE,

MOYNIHAN, MCCONNELL, SPECTER, STEvE.NS. THURMOND

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain

deductions of members of the National Guard or reserve units of

the Armed Forces will he allowable in computing adjusted gross

income.

May 26, 1993-Statement or Senator Lott introducing this bill (Con.

gressional Record S6585).

June 1. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

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To suspend temporarily the duty on 3,4,4'- trichlorocarbanilide.

May 24, 1993-Statcment of Senator Exon introducing this bill (Congressional Record S6365).

June 1. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, I[TC, USTR.

Oct. 22, 1993-Comments received from ITC.
SENATE BILL REFERED TO COMMITTEE

S. 1028 May 26, 199

MS. MIKULSKI

To provide for the income tax treatment or certain distributions under

a governmental plan.

June 1, 1993-Comments requested from OMB. Treasury.

S.1029 May 26, 1993

MR. GORTON

To amend the Job Training Partnership Act to encourage the placement of youths in private sector jobs under the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program, and for other purposes.

"Youth Job Opportunities Through Business Act"

May 26, 1993-Statement of Senator Gorton introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 56588).

June 6, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce. ITC. USTIR. Labor.

S. 1034 May 26, 1993

MR. RIEGLE

To provide titat the President may not extend to the People's Republic

of China renewal of nondiscriminatory (most-favored-nation) treatment beginning July 3, 1994, unless the President determines that

the People's Republic of China is not manipulating its currency to

prevent effective balance of payments adjustments or to gain an unfair competitive advantage in trade.

May 26, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6600).

June 1. 1993-Comments requested from OMB, Treasury, HrIS,

State, Commerce. ITC. USTR.

S. 1043 May 27, 1993

MR. GLENN AND MESSRS. FORD, KOHL, MCCONNELL, LUGAR, SIMON

To extend until January 1, 1998, the existing suspension of duty on

certain bicycle parts, and for other purposes.

May 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Glenn introducing this bill

(Congresional Record S6757).

June 5, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HH5,

State. Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Oct. 22, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1048 May 27, 1993

MR. KOHL AND MR. DANFORTH

To suspend temporarily the duty on DMAS.

June 5. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

S. 1051 May 27, 1993

MR. MACK AND MESSRS. BRADLEY, GRAHAM

To amend title XVIII of fth Social Security Act to extend the period

during which medicare-dependent, small rural hospitals receive additional payments under the medicare program for the operating

costs of Inpatient hospital services, to revise the criteria for determining whether hospitals are eligible for such additional payments.

and to provide additional payments under the medicare program to

other medicare-dependent hospitals.

"Medicare Dependent Hospital Relief Act of 1993"

May 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Mack Introducing this bill (Congressional Record 56763).

June 5, 19931-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S.1057 May 27, 1993

MR. JEFPRDS

To provide for the establishment of a nationwide, universal access

health coverage program, and for other purposes.

"MediCORE Health Act of 1 993"-

May 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Jeffords introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6783).

June 5. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Tmaswry, HHS.

Labor.

S. 1058 May 28, 199

MR. ROTH AND MESSRS. BENNETT. BURNS. COATS. COCHRAN.

CRAIG, DOLE, FAIRCLOTH, GREGG. HATCH, HELMS. L.rr, MACK.

MuRKowsKI, NICKLES. SIMPSON, SMITH, STEvENS, THURMOND,

WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create real jobs in

America through investment and savings incentives, to pay for such

incentives by decreasing Federal spending, and for other purposes.

"Real Jobs for America Act of 1993"

May 28, 1993-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S6840).

June 5, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, Labor.

S. 1060 May 28, 199

MR. RonD AND MR. WARNER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit

to businesses which mine metallurgical coal and are required to

make contributions to the UMWA Combined Benefit Fund created

by the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

June 5. 1993-Comments, requested from 0MB, Treasury, EPA.

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S. 1061 May 28, 199

MR. Rmaeoi ANfl MR. ClIAFEB

To increase the funds available under title XX of the Social Security

Act for block grants to States for social services, and for other pur;

poses.

"Social Services Block Grant Restoration Act of 1993"-

May 28, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6852).

June 5, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 1064 May 28, 1993

MR. ROCKEFELLER

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify coverage of

certified nurse-midwife services performed outside the maternity

cycle under the medicaid programs.

May 28. 1993-Statement of Senator Rockefeller introucing this bill

(Congressional Record S6854).

June 5. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, I-HS.

S. 1065 May 28, 199

MR. DECoNCIN

To deny the People's Republic of China most-favored-nation trade

treatment.

May 28, 1993-Statement of Senator DeConcini introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6855).

June 5, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS,

State, Commerce. ITC. USThR.

S. 1068 May 28,1993

MR. ROOD

To reduce the Federal budget deficit and encourage energy conservation through an increase in the motor fuels excise tax, and for other

purposes.

May 28, 1993-Statement of Senator Robb introducing this bill (Congressional Record S6859).

June 5, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, EPA.

S. 1072 May 28, 1993

MR. BRADLEY

To amend the Social Security Act to provide assistance to States in

providing services to support Informal caregivers of individuals

with functional limitations.

"Family Caregiver Support Act of 1993"

May 28. 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6867).

June 5, 1993-Comments requested from 0MIB, Treasury, HHS.

S.1080 June 8, 1M9

MR. LAIJTNBERO AND MESSRS. BRADLEY, LUGAR

To suspend until January 1, 1996, the duty on ioxilan, and to extend

until January 1, 1996, the existing suspensions of duty on iohexol,

iopamidol, and ioxaglic acid.

June 8, 1993--Statement of Senator Lautenberg introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6955).

July 3, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HKS. State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Sept. 13, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 1093 June 8,19M

MR. ROCKEFELLER AND MESSRS. AKAKA, B[NGAMAN, BUMPERS,

CAMPBELL, DAsCHLE, DECONCINI, DURENBERGER. GRAHAM, JEFF-ORDS. LEAHY

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that veterans' allowances and benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs are not included in gross income.

"Veterans' Tax Fairness Act of 1993"

July 3, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

June 8, 1993-Statement of Senator Rockefeller introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6958).

S. 1089 June 10, 199

MR. DANFORTH AND MR. KOHL

To extend the existing suspension of duty on 6-Hydroxy-2-

naphthalenesulfonic acid, and its sodium, potassium, and ammonium salts.

June 10, 199.3-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S7093).

July 13. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS,

State, Commerce,, ITC, USTR.

Aug. 19, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

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S.-1093 June 10, 9 MI

i

MRt. DuRE.NBERGER AND MESSR. BoRtEN, COCHRAN, DANPRmH,

HATCH, JEPPORDS, SASSER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the special

rule for treatment of foreign trade income of a FSC attributable to

military property.

June 10, 19931-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this

bill (Congressional Record 57099).

July 3, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

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S. 1095 June 10, 199

MRt. DASCHLE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to

direct that part or all of their income tax refunds be contributed

to a trust fund established for the relief of domestic and international hunger, and to establish a commission to oversee the distribution of such conditions.

"Hunger Emergency Assistance and Relief Trust Act of 1993'

June 10, 1993-Statement of -Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S7099).

July 3, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1097 June 15, 199

MR. DORGAN

To provide for the establishment of rural development investment

zones, and for other purposes.

"Rural Development Invesiment Zone Act of 1993"

June 15, 1993-Statement of Senator -Dorgan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S7216).

July 3,.199-Comments; requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 1098 June 15, 199

AMa. ouiu AND MOMhSM-BNAMANI' BRADLBY, COCHRAN.,

DANFORTH, DuRENBERGER, INOUYE, STEVENS

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for optional

coverage under State medicaid plans of case-management services

for individuals who sustain traumatic brain injuries, and for other

purposes.

"Brain Injury Rehabilitation Quality Act of 1993'

June 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Rockefeller introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S72 17).

July 3, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 1101 June 15, 199

MR. RoTH

To suspend temporarily the duty on (+)-Methyl p-(2-hyfroxy-3-

(isopropylamino) propoxy) hydrocinnamate hydrochloride.

S. 1102

Treasury. HHS, State,

June 15, 199

MRt. RomH

To suspend temporarily the duty on 3-(a-acetonyl benzyl)4-4

hydroxycoumarin sodium salt.

July 3, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury. HHS, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Oct. 25, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1103 June 15, 1993

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MR. RoTH

To suspend temporarily the duty on Triphenylinethyl chloride, Imidazole Intermediate, I .3-Dihydroxyacebone, N-Chlorosuccinimide,

Losartan (active), and COZAAR (formulation).

July 3, l993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, State,

Commerce. ITC, USTIR.

Oct. 20, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1105 June 15, 199

MR. COATS AND MESSRS. COCHRAN, CRAIG, GRAMM. HELMS,

LUGAR, SMITH

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of individual medical savings accounts, to assist in the

payment of medical and long-trem- expenses, to provide that the

earnings on such accounts will not be taxable, to allow rollovers

of such accounts into individual retirement accounts, and for other

purposes.

June 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Coats introducing this bill (Congressional Record S7234).

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June 15, 199

MR. ROTH

To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Picolylchloride Hcl, 2H--indole.

2-one, 1,3-dihydro. l-phenyl-3-(4-pyrldinly-methylene). Linopirdine

(active), 3,3-bis(4-pyridinylimethyl)-l ,3-dihydro- 1.phenyl-2Hindole-2-one, and AVIVA (tablet formulation).

July 3, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, State.

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Sept. 21, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 1104

July 3, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB.,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Oct. 25, 1993-Comments received from ITC.
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S. 1 105-Contlnued

July 3, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury. HHS.

Labor.

S. 1106 June IS, 1993

MR. DURENBERGER AND MR. DASCHLE

To amend certain provisions of title XVIII of the Social Security Act

relating to end stage renal disease, and for other purposes.

June 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this

bill (Congressional Record 57234).

July 3, 1993--Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 1109 June 15, 1993

MR. PRESSLER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the deduction for depreciation shall be computed on a neutral cost recovery basis, and for other purposes.

"Investment Tax Incentive Act of 1993"

June 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Pressler introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 57237).

July 3, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 1116 June 16, 1993

MR. BURNS AND MESSRS. BENNETT K(EMrTHoRNE, LmTr, SMITH,

STEVENS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the deduction

for expenses of certain home offices, and for other purposes.

June 16, 1993-Statement of Senator Bums introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S7380).

July 3, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1123 June 17, 1993

MR. GORTON AND MESSRS. BREAux, BURNS, COCHRAN, CRAIG,

HATF~IELD. HEFLIN. HOuLLNGS. JOHNSTON, Lo'rr, LUGJAR, NUNN:

PACKWOOD, SHELBY, SMITH, THUJRMOND

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain provisions relating to the treatment of forestry activities.

"Reforestation Tax Act of 1993"

June 17, 1993-Statement of Senator Gorton introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S7497).

July 3, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 1132 June 17, 1993

MR. RIEGLE

To provide for fair trade in motor vehicle parts, action under trade

remedy laws for certain unfair trade practices, and for other purposes.

"~Fair Trade in Motor Vehicle Parts Act of 199.

June 17, 199.3-Statement of Senator Riegle4 ntroducing this bill

(Congressional Record S75 18).

July 3, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS. State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

S. 1134. June 22, 1993

MR. SASSER

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 7 of the concurrent

resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1994.

June 22, 1993-Reported to Senate by Mr. Sasser with no written report.

June 23, 1993--Senate began consideration taking action on amendments (under Finance Committee jurisdiction) as follows:

Rejected.-

Mitchelllilwnpers Amendment No. 502, to establish a 50percent exclusion for gain from certain small business stock.

June 25, 1993--Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2264 as an

amendment.

June 25, 1993-Senate passed companion measure H.R. 2264 in lieu

of this measure after taking action on amendments under Finance

Committee jurisdiction proposed thereto, as follows:

Adopted:-

Mitchell Amendment No. 507. to increase the capital equipment

expensing allowance for small business, and allow small businesses

to deduct an increased level of capital purchases from their taxes.

Feinstein Amendment No. 515, to express the sense of the Senate regarding permanent extension of research credit.

Metzenbaum Amendment No. 517. to strike the provisions requiring

civil penalties for violations of the Employee Retirement Income

Security Act (ERISA).

Inouye Amendment No. 529. to express the sense of the Senate with

respect to the deduction on business meals and entertainment.

Gorton Mod/fled Amendment No. 532, to eliminate the imposition

after 1993 of the 4.3 cents deficit reduction rate on aviation fuel.

Rockefeller Amendment No. 533. to eliminate provisions relating to

payment for indirect costs of medical education, extension of 10

percent reduction in payments for capital-related costs of inpatient

hospital services, payments for hospice care, and charges to payment formulas for certain outpatient hospital services.

McCainllnouye Amendment No. 537. to provide tax credits for Indian

investment and employment.

Sasser (for Wofford/Specter) Amendment No. 530, to extend the authority to collect certain recreational and commercial user fees.

Sasser (for Bireauxi Wallop) Amendment No. 540. to restore 2.5 cents

of the Highway Trust Fund financing rate to the Aquatic Resources

Trust Fund.

Lieberman Amendment No. 541. to express the sense of the Senate

relating to the establishment of enterprise empowerment zones.

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S. I1134$-Continued

Brown Amendment No. 549. to transfer the 4.3 cent deficit reduction

rate to the Highway Trust Fund or the Airport and Airway Trust

Fund, respectively.

Bumper Amendment No. 545. to allow States the option to provide

that certain payments under Aid to Families With Dependent Children (ADIF) are conditioned on receipt of immunizations.

Lieberman/Chafee Amendment No. 560. to express the sense of the

Senate that extension of qualified mortgage bonds be permanent.

Bumpers Amendment No. 561. to strike certain medicaid immunization provisions and provisions relating to the central bulk purchasing program for pediatric vaccines and insert provisions relating to

medicaid reimbursement of vaccine manufacturers.

Rejecte&t

Nickles Amendment No. 508. to eliminate the transportation fuels tax

and the imposition of the 4.3 cents deficit reduction rate.

Lott Amendment No. 516. to eliminate the increase in the taxation of

social security benefits.

Kerrey Amendment No. 518. to establish a National Health Care Trust

Fund.

DeConcini Amendment No. 531. to increase the threshold levels that

apply for determining whether a taxpayer is subject to tax on 85

percent of such taxpayer's social security benefits and reduce the

threshold level for the surtax.

McConnell Amendment No. 547, to strike the section Increasing the

Presidential election campaign fupd check-off.

McCainlilrown Amendment No. 519', to restore to the social security

trust funds the revenues resulting from the aggregate increase in tax.,

liabilities attributable to the amendments made to section 86 of the

Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Sasser Amendment No. 510. to create a mechanism to monitor and

control direct spending prog'"ams. Subsequently, a point of order

that the amendment was non-germane was sustained, and the

amendment thus fell.

Roth Amendment No. 525, to limit the tax rate for certain small businesses by exempting active trade or business income reinvested or

retained in a small business or family farm from the increase in

individual tax rates and the Medicare hospital insurance wage tax.

Subsequently, a print or order that the amendment was in violation

of the Congressional Budget Act was sustained, and the amend-

*ment thus fell.

Dole Amendment No. -536. to establish all changes ini revenues contained in this bill which raise revenues, shall cease to be effective,

and the tax rates shall revert to fth status quo ante this bill, on

September 30, 1998. Subsequently, a point of order that thie amendment was in violation of Section 310(b) of the Congressional

Budget Act was sustained, and the amendment thus fell.

Graham Amendment No. 548. to eliminate the reduction of payment

updates for inpatient hospital services, the reduction in payment for

indirect costs of medical education. the extension of medicare-dependent small rural hospital payments, the reduction in skilled

nursing facility cost limits, the changes in payment for hospice

care, and the changes to payment formulas for certain outpatient

hospital services, and to pay for the provisions eliminated. Subsequently, a point of order that the Amendment was in violation of

Section 310(d)(2) of the Congressional Budget Act was sustained,

and the amendment thus fell.

Bryan/Reid Amendment No. 551. to repeal the section 936 credit and

to express the sens of the Senate that the resulting increase in revenues be used to limit the reductions in Medicare. Subsequently,

a point of order that the amendment was non-germane was sustained, and the amendment thus fell.

S. 1134 *-Continued

Bumpers Amendment No. 545, to allow the States the option to provide that certain payments under Aid to Families With Dependent

Children are conditioned on receipt of immunizations. Subsequently, a point of order that the amendment was non-germane was

not sustained.

Burns Amendment No. 558, to establish that all changes in revenues

contained in the bill which raise revenues, shall become effective

no earlier than the date of enactment. Subsequently, a point of

order that the amendment was in violation of the Congressional

Budget Act was sustained, and the amendment thus fell.

Wl*1d&awn:

Reid Amendment No. 553, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security

Act to increase the inpatient hospital deductible to $2,000 for any

individual whose annual adjusted gross income equals-or exceeds

$100,000 ($125,000 in the case of an individual filing a joint return).

June 25, 1993--Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference with the House thereon, and the Chair appointed the following conferees on the part of the Senate: Committee on Finance:

Senators Moynihan, Baucus, Bradley, Mitchell, Riegle. Rockefeller.

Packwood, Dole, Roth, Danforth, and Chafee.

June 25. 1993--Senate passed H.R. 2264 in lieu of this measure.

S. 1137 June 22, 199

MR. INOUYE

For the relief of the surviving children of Barbara Hutchings and

Peter Hutchings.

July 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury. HHS.

S. 1140 June 22, 199

MR. KERRY AND MR. KENNEDY

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction

for fees for sewer and water services to the extent such fees exceed

I percent of adjusted gross income, and to offset the cost of such

deduction by disallowing the deduction for amounts paid pursuant

to settlements and for compensatory damages under certain environmental laws.-

"Sewer and Water Fee Deductibility Art of 1993"*

June 22, 199.3-Statement of Senator Kerry introducing this bill (Congressional Record S7620).

July 13. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

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S. 1143 June 22, 1".1

MR. BAUCUS AND MESSRS. CONRAD, DORGAN. INOUYE, MRS. MURRAY

To improve the delivery of health care services in rural area by creaftin and Assistant Secretary for Rural Health, to attend title XVIII

of the Social Security Act to provide that medical assistance facilities be reimbursed based on reasonable cost, to establish a grant

pormfor the use of interactive telecommunications systems, and

to adjust the payments made for cerain direct graduate medical

education expenses.

"Rural Health Improvement Act of 1993"

June 22, 1993-tatement of Senator Baucus introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S7627).

July 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

S. 1152 June 24, 1993

MR- MCCONNEU.. AND MESSRS. COATS, LUGAR

To suspend the duties on certain chemicals.

June 24, 1993-Statement of Senator McConnell introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8088).

July 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Dec. 30, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 1153 June 24, 1993

MR. SIMON

To suspend temporarily the duty on Tacrolimus in bulk or measured

dose form subject to approval by the Food and Drug Administration.

July 2, 19931-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Nov. 2. 1993--Comments received from ITC.

5. 1155 June 24, 1993

MR. GRAHAM AND MESSRS. DURENBERGE, MACK

To ensure that the Caribbean Basin Initiative is not adversely affected

by the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement and to apply fast track approval procedures to free trade

agreements entered into between the United States and certain CarIbbean Busi countries.

"Caribbean Basin Free Trade Agreements Act"

June 24, 1993-Statement of Senator Graham introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8090).

July 2, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB; Treasury, HHS, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR. Customs, Labor.

8. 1163 June 24, 1993

June 29, 1993

MR. JOJHNSTON AND MR. BREIAUX

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain

deductions of school bus drivers shall be allowable in computing

adjusted gross income.

Jun.. 29, 1993-Statement of Senator Johnston introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8233).

July 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 1169 June 29, 1993

MR. JOHNSTON

To provide exception to coverage of State and local employees under

Social Security.

June 29 1993-Statement of Senator Johnston introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8233).

July 2. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

5,.1171 June 29, 1993

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S. 1168

MR. BREAUX AND MESSRS. BOND, BOREN, CHAFED, COVERDELL,

HATCH, HEFLIN, HUTCHISON, JOHNSTON, NUNN4, PRYOR

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the taxation of certain sponsorship payments to tax-exempt organizations

and certain amounts received by Olympic organizations.

June 29, 1993-Statement of Senator Breaux introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8234).

July 2. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

MR. KERRY

To reduce spending and tax subsidies in order to reduce the budget

deficit, and for other purposes.

"Budget Deficit Reduction Act of 1993"

June 24, 1993-Statement of Senator Kerry introducing this bill (Congressional Record S81I11).

July 2. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury. Commerce,

Agriculture, Energy.
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S. 1173 June 29, 1W9

MR. RIEGLE

To provide for a comprehensive reduction in the United States bilaternl trade deficit with Japan. to assure mutually advantageous international trade in motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts. and for

other purposes.

"Uinited States-Japan Trade Equalizing Act of 1993"

June 29, 199-Statement of Senator Riegle Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8244).

July 2,1993-Comments requested from 0M8, Treasury, HHS, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR, Labor.

S. 1175 June 29, 1993

MR. LIEBERMAN AND MRS. BoxER, MR. DECoNctNI, MRS. FEINSTEIN, MR. GREGG, MRS. HUTCHISON. MESSRS. KERREY. JOHNSTON, .AuTrENBERo, LUGAR, MACK, MRS. MURRAY. ROBB, SMmIT

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow corporations

to issue performance stock options to employees, and for other purposes.

"Equity Expansion Act of 1993"

June 29, 1993-Statement of Senator Lieberman introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8247).

July 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 1176 June 29, 1993

MR. KOHL

To clarify the tariff classification of certain plastic fiat goods.

June 29, 1993-Statement of Sentor Kohl introducing this bill (Congressional Record S8253).

July 2, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, State,

Commerce, ITC. USTR, Customs.

Feb. 24, 1994-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1180 June 30, 1993

MR. GRASSLEY AND MRS. BoxER, MESSRS. BUMPERS, CAMPBELL,

CONRAD, INOUYE, LEAHY, REID

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the production and use of wind energy.

"Wind Energy Incentiv es Act of 1993"

June 30, 1993-Statement of Senator Grasley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8351).

July 3, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1211 July 1, 1993

MR. BRowN

To extend the suspension of duties on certain glass fibers.

July 3, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, NHKS, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Nov. 2, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

MRS. KASSEBAUM AND MR. SIMPSON

To increase the number of primary care providers in order to improve

the nation's health care access and contain health care spending by

the establishment of medical education reimbursement programs

and other programs, and for other purposes.

"Primary Medical Care Act of 1993"

July 13, 1993--Statement of Senator Kassebaum introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1215).

July 23, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 1219 July 14, 1993

MR. COATS

To extend the existing suspension of duty on chemical intermediate.

July 23, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Oct. 20, 1993V-Comments received from ITC.

MR. COATS

To suspendl. temporarily the duty on exomethylene ceph v sulfoxide

ester.

July 23. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Sept. 16, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 1221 July 14, 1993

MR. COATS

To extend the existing suspension of duty on (6R. 7R)-7- (IR)-2-

Amino-phenylacetamido-3-methly-8-oxo-5-thia- Il-axabicyclo)

4.2.0)oct-2-cne-2-carboxylic acid disolvale.

July 23, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce. ITC, USTR.

Sept. 20. 1993--Comments received from ITC.

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S. 1220 July 14, 1993

S. 1215
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S. 1223 July 14, 199

MR. BREAUX AND MR. HOuLLNGS

To extend the existing suspension of duty on power-driven weaving

machines for weaving fabrics more than 4.9 meters in width.

July 14, 1993-Statement of Senator Breaux introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S87 12).

July 23, 1993--Comments requested from OMB, Treasury, HHS.

State, Commerce. ITC. USTR.

Sept. 27, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1227 July 14, 199

MR. WOFFORD

To make technical correction to emergency unemployment benefits

provisions.

July 14, 1993-tatement of Senator Wofford introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S87 17).

July 23, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 1231 July 14, 1993

MR. MOYNIAN AND MESSRS. BOREN. BREAUX, CAMPBELL, CHAFED,

.CONRAD, DOLE. GRASsLEY, HATCH, MATHEWS, MrrCHELL, MRS.

MuRRAY, PACKWOODRtEoLE, ROCKEFELLER, WALLOP

To provide for simplified collection of employment taxes on domestic

services, and for other purposes.

"Social Security Domestic Emtployment Reform Act:of 1993"

July 14, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8721I).

July 20, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

July 21, 1993-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

Mar. 22, 1994-Approved by the Committee and order favorably reApr. 19, 1994-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan with

amendments (S. Rept, No. 103-2S2).

May 25, 1994--Senate passed companion measure H.R. 4278 after

striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof

the text of S. 1231. Subsequently, S. 1231 was indefinitely postS. 1235 July 15, 199

MR. MCCAIN AND MEuSR. BAUCUS, BOREN, INomY

To provide for the treatment of Indian tribal governments under section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

July 15, 1993-Str.;ement of Senator McCain introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8825).

July 23, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1237 July IS, 199

MR. CHAFED AND MR. PELL

To extend the existing suspension of duty on stuffed (lolls, certain toy

figures, and the skins thereof.

July 15, 1993--Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8826).

July 23, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Nov. 2. 1993-Comments received from 1TC.

S. 1238 July 15, 199

MR. CHAFED

To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on Il-chloro.-5

hexanone.

July 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8826).

July 23, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Oct. 26, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1239 July 1S, 1993

MR. CHAFER

To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on theooromine.

July 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8826).

July 23, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Oct. 26, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1240 July 15, 199

MR. CHAFED

To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on lasamid.

July 15. 1993-Statemnent of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8826).

July 23, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Oct. 26, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

IS. 1241 July 15, 199

MRt. CHAFED

To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on N-acetylsulfanilyl

chloride.

July 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8827).

July 23, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTh. (

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 1241--Condnued

Oct. 26, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 1242 July 15, 1993

MR. CHAFES

To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on 4-chloro-2-nitroaniline.

July 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8827).

July 23, 1993--Comments requested from OMB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTR.

OCL 26, 1993--Comments received from MT.

S. 1243 July 15, 1993

MR. CHAFES

To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on chioramino base.

July 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8827).

July 23, 1993--Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Oct.26, 1993--Comments received from I[TC.

S. 1244 July 15, 1993

MR. CHAFES

To extend the temporary suspension

diamninophenetole dihydrogen sulfate.

of the duty on 3,4-

July 15, 1993-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8827).

July 23, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Oct. 26, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1245 July 15, 1993

MR. CHAFE

To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on nitro sulfon B.

July 15. 1993--Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8827).

July 23. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State. Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Sept. 13, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1246

MR. CHAFES

To extend the temporary suspension of

dimethoxyacetanilide.

July 15, 1993

the duty on 2,5-

July 20, 1993

MR. MACKc AND MESSRS. BumPERs, COCHRAN, GRAHAM, GRAMM,

HoulNos, MRs. HuTCHSON, MS. MOSELEY-BRAuN, PRYOR. SASSER, SIMON

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the Federal

medical assistance percentage used under the Medicaid program.

and for other purposes.

"Fairness In Medicaid Funding Act of 1993"

July 20, 1993-Statement of Senator Mack introducing this bill (Congressional Record S9077).

July 23, 1993-Comments requested from 0ME1. Treasury, HHS.

S. 1289 July 27, 1993

MR. HELMS

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain textile spinning machines.

July 27, 1993--Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S9553).

Aug. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Nov. 20, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

S. 1290 July 27, 1993

MR. HELMS

To suspend temporarily the duties on salmeterol xinafoate (bulk and

dosage forms).

July 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S9553).

Aug. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury. HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Nov. 2, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

91

July 15, 1993-Statement of, Senator iChafee Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8827).'

July 23, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Nov. 2, 1993-Comments received from I[TC.

S. 1266

I ':
SENATEB BIS REFERRED TO COMM1VBB

& 1291 July 27p 19M

MIL HaLba

lrb suspend temporarily the duties on cefuroxime axehil (bulk and dos.

Age -N.

July 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(ContgressionalRecord S9553).

Aug. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treaury, HHS,

StateComamereMT USTR.

Nov. 2.,193-Comments received from ITC.

S. 129 July 27, 1M9

MRt. HLmS

To suspend temporarily the duty on ranitidine hydrochloride (bulk and

-sWfors).

July 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressonal Record S9553).

Aug. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, lM, USTR.

Nov. Z,1993--Comments received from lit

S. 1293 July 27, 199

ML HELMS

To suspend temporarily the duties on ondansetron hydrochloride (bulk

and dosage forms).

July 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Cor~gessional Record S9553).

Aug. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB-, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ETC. USTR.

Nov. 2,1993-Comments received from 1TC.

& 1294 July 27, 199

MR. HELMS

To suspend temporarily the duties on sumatriptan succinate (bulk and

dosageforms).

July 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S9553). Aug. 9, 199-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTh.

Nov. 2, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1305 July 29, 199

MRt. D'AmATo

To clarify the tariff treatment of certain footwear.

July 29, 1993-Statement of Senator D'Amato introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 89870).

&. 1305.-Continved

Aug. 9, 1993-Comments reqluested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, CormemereITC, USTR.

Nov. 2,199-Comments received from MTC

July 20. 1994-Comments received from Treasury.

8. 1306 July 29, 199

MR. D'AmATo

To extend until January 1, 1997, the previous suspension of duty on

certain infant nursery intercoms and monitors.

July 27, 1993-Statement of Senator D'Amato introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S9970).

Aug. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce. ITC, USTR.

Sept. 17, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1307 July 29, 199

MR. 1)'AmATo

To correct the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States as it

applies to certain electric toothbrushes and parts thereof.

July 27, 1993-Statement of Senator D'Amato introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 89870).

Aug. 9, l993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR, Customs.

Feb. 8, 1994--Comments received from ITC.

S. 1308 July 29, 199

MR. DUREBNERGER AND WEuLsMNE

To suspend until January 1. 1995, the duty on certan machinery used

to recycle mercury.

July 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introucing this bill

(Congressional Record 89871).

Aug. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, H"S,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Feb. 23, 1994.-Comments received from lit.

S. 1315 July 29, 199

MR. RocKEPMLER AND MESSRS. DURENBERGER. PRYOR

To establish a national policy respecting medical residency training

programs and the health care workforce and for other purposes.

"Primary Care Workforce Act of 1933"

July 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Rockefeller introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S9875).

Aug. 9, l993--Comment~s requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

92
SENATE BILL REFERRED TO COMMMTEE

& 1316 July 29, 1993

MR. KERREY

To suspend temporarily the duty on tefluthrin.

Aug. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Comvmere lit, USTR.

Oct. 20. 1993-Comments received from ITC.

&. 1321 July 30, 1993

MR. GLENN

Tb extend dhe temporary suspension of duty on umbrella frames.

July 30, 1993-Statement of Senator Glenn introducing this bill (Congressional Record S9982).

Aug. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State. Commerce, ITC, US7h.

Oct. 20,1993-Comments received from ITC.

LW 32 July 30, 1993

MR. GLENN AND MR. LAurENDER

To extend the suspension of duty on certain collapsible umbrellas.

July 30, 1993-Statement of Senator Glenn introducing dasbill (Congressional Record S9982).

Aug. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HKS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTh.

Dec. 30.1993--Comments pcelved from ITC.

51323 July 30, 1993

Met. GLENN

To extend die suspension of duty on certain diamond tool and drill

blanks, and for other purposes.

July 30. 1993-Statement of Senator Olenn introducing this bill (Congressional Record S9982).

Aug. 9. 193--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, IT,. USTR.

Dec. 3, 1993--Comments received from ITC.

...A1L344 Aug. 3,1993

MR. GRAmm

To promote peace and prosperity, and open market economic develop- ment in Armenia, through the establishment of a free trad agreement between the United State and the Republic of Armenia.

"Armenia Free Trade Acr'

Aug. 9, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State Commerce, ITC, USTh.

93

8. 1347 Aug. 3, 199

MR. BRADLEY

To Impose an excise tax on lead and lead products, to create a lead

abatement trust fund, and to create a program under which states

and certain political subdivisions thereof receive grants from such

trust fund, and for other purposes.

"Lead Abatement Tries Fund Act of 1993'

Aug. 3, 1993--Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1039).

Aug. 9, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, Commerce.

S. 1384 Aug. 5, 1993

Mt. THURMOND

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain chemicals.

Aug. 20, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, KHS.

State, Commerce ITC, USTR.

Sept. 21, 1993--Comments received from lit.

S. 1385 Aug. S, 1993

MR. THMJMOND

To suspend temporarily the duty on polyamide resin.

Aug. 20, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Nov. 2, 1993-Comments received from lit.

S. 1386 Aug. S, 1993

MR. THURMOND

To suspend temporarily the duty on 4,4' biphenol.

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

State, Commerce. ITC, USTR.

Sept. 24, 1993--Comments received fromn ITC.

S.1387 Aug. S, 1993

MR. THLIRmoND

To exWWn the temporary suspension on duty on 2,6-IINA.

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce. ITC, USTR.

Oct. 26, 1993-Comments received from lit.

/
SENATE BILL REFERRD TO COMMITTEE

&.1366 Aug.

MR. THURMOND

TO suspend temporrily die duty on certain chemicals.

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, .State Comwmere MT USTh.

Nov. 2, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

& 1369

MR. THURMOND

To suspend temporarily the duty on chioranil.

Aug. 20. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, State, Commerce, ITC. USTh.

Dec. 3, 1993-Comments received from l[TC.

Is 1993

1IHSO

Aug. 5,1993

Treasury, HHS.

& 1390 Aug. 5,1993

MR. THURMOND

TO suspend temporarily the duty on 2,4.-dtitiuo aniline.

Sept- 24. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, State, Commerce, lit, usTh.

Dec. 3, 1993-Conmmnts received from ITC.

&.1391 Aug. 5,1993

MR. THURMOND

TO suspend temporarily the duty on diazo-2.l,4-sulfonic acid and Its salts.

Sept. 24, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, Sutate commerce, rTC, USTR.

Dec. 3, l993-Commewx received from rTC.

8& 1392 Aug. 5, 1993

ML. THURMOND

TO extend the temporary suspension of duty on tetrasmino biphenyl.

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS, Stake, commerce, ITC, USTR.

Oct. 26, l993-Comments received From ITC.

&. 1393 Aug. 5, 1193

MR. THURMONID

TO sus8pend temporarily die duty of Phospholan.

Aug. 20, l993--Commnings requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, Sts., Commerce, ITC, usTh.

Dec. 30, l993--Comnments received from ITC.

94

8. 1394 Aug. 5, 1993

MR. THJURMOND

To suspend temporarily the duty on acet-p-anisidine.

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS, State, Commerce, fTC, USTh.'

Dec. 30, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1395 Aug. 6, 1993

MR. KaOH.

Relating to the tariff treatment of certain plastic flat goods.

Aug. 6, I993--Statement of Senator Kohl introducing this bill (Con- gressional Record S10841). Aug. 20. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Feb. 24, 1994-Comments received from I[TC.

S. 1403 Aug. 6, 1993

MR. LALnrENDERU AND MR. BRADLEY

To extend the suspension of duty on certain narrow fabric weaving machines.

Aug. 6, 1993-Statement of Senator Lautenberg introducing this bill (Congressional Record S 10854). Aug. 20, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, State. Commerce, fTC. USTR.

Sept. 27, 1993--Comments received from liT.

S. 1406 Aug. 6,1993

MR. Larr AND Messns. BROWN, COATS, COCHRAN, COVERDELL, CRAIG PAIRcLOTH, GIORTON, HATCH, HELMs. LUGARj, MCCAIN, ROTH, Snm~av, SmITHi, SumvEs, WAwREI

To repeal the Increase in tax on social security benefits.

Aug. 6, l

993-Statement of Senator Lott introducing this bill (Con- gressional Record S10873). Aug. 20, 1993-Comments requested from 0OMB. Treasury. HHS, State, Commerce, lITC USTR.

0
SENATE OWLLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

&. 1418 Aug. 6,1993

MRt. PRYO)R AND MEssits. BAUC`US, BOREaN, BREAux, BURNS.

CHAres, COATS. COCHRAN, DAwnFOi, DURENBERGER, HATCH,

HEJUN, HoLunmos INOUYE, LoviN, LUGAR. SIMONI. WALLOP,

WOI2,VRD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify provisions

relating to church pension benefit plans, go modify certain provisions relating to participants In such plans, to reduce the complexity to bring workable consistency to the applicable rules, to promote retirement savings and benefits, and for other purposes.

"Church Retirment Benefits Simpi~lcation Ac: of 1993"

Aug. 6, 1993-tatement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Congressional Record S10888).

Aug. 20. 1993--Comments requested from OMB, Treasury, Labor.

S& 1416 Aug. 69,1993

MR. BRADLEY

To authorize appropriations for the Coastal Heritage Trail Route in

the State of New Jersey, and for othe purposes.

Aug. 6, 1993 -Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S10893).

S. 1423 Aug. 6, 1993

MR. CHAFED AND MR. BRADLEY

To amend the Social Security Act to improve access to medicaid benefits and to reduce State administrative burdens under the medicaid

Mp% wlam.-

"'Medicaid Eigibiliry SimpIlfcadon Act"

Aug. 6. 1993-Statemnent of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Conpressional~acord S 10901).

Aug. 20. 1993--Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

Labor.

&. 1426 Aug. 6,1993

MR. CONRAD AND MESSRS. BINGAMAN, INOUIYE

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the Budget and

Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 with respect to essential

acescommunity hospitals, the rural transsition grant program, dulimits, standards for medicare supplemental insurance policies, expansion and revision of medicare select policies, psychology services in hospitals, payment for anesthesia services furnished directly

or concurrently in providers, Improve reimbursement for clinical

social worker services, and for other purposes.

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

S. 1433 Aug. 6, 1993

MR. BRADLEY

To suspend temporarily the duty on 3.(N,N-dibenzylglycl)-salicylamide, 2-{N-benzyl-N-tert-butylamlno)-4'-hydroxy-3-"hydromethylacetophenone hydrochloride, fiutamide, and loratadine.

Aug. 6, 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S10921).

Aug. 20, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Oct. 20, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1434 Aug. 6, 1993

MR. BRADLEY AND MR. LALTIENDERO

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

Aug. 6, 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 10922).

Sept. 24, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, IiHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Nov. 15, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1433 Aug. 6, 1993

MR. BRADLEY AND MR. LAUTFENBERO

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

Aug. 6, 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 10922).

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS,

State, Commerce. ITC, USTh.

OcL 22, 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1436 Aug. 6,1993

MR. BRADLEY AND MR. LALFFENBERO

To extend the suspension of duties on certain chemicals.

Aug. 6. 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 10922).

Aug. 20, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Oct. 22. 1993-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1443 Sept. k,1"93

MR. EXON AND MESSRS. BREAUX, BROWN, CRAIG, DURENBERGER,

FAIRCLOTH, ORASSLEY HATCH, JOHNSTON. MRS. KASSEBAUM.

KemPTHORNE, KERREY, MACK, MCCONNE.LL, SHELBY, WARNE.R

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax

on luxury passenger vehicles.

Sept. 24, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

95
SENATE BRIS REFERRED TO COWMMTEE

& 1444 Sept.9, 199.3

MR. HOwUNoS

T6 establish a common market to bind together the countries of North

America, Central America, and South America in a common comnmitment to pronmoe democracy and mutually beneficial economic

development.

"American Common Market Act of 1993"

Sept. 9, 1993-Statement of Senator Hollings introducing this bill

(Congressional Record SI 11313).

Sept. 24, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, MTC USTh.

Jan. 28, 1994-Comments received forom the U.S. Department of

State.

&. 1449 Sept. 13, 1993

MR. Ho~ulio AND MRS. BOXER, MESSRS. DORGAN, RIEGLE

To establish a common market to bind together the countries of North

America, Central America. and South America in a common commitment to promote democracy and mutually beneficial economic

development.

"American Common Market Act of 1993"

Sept. 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Hollings introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 5 11575).

Sept. 24, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTR.

S. 1451 Sept. 13, 199

MR. RmoiLa

To establish an Office of Outreach Coordination in the Social Security

Administration to coordinate outreach activities and services, to

provide grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations for

outreach activities and services, and for other purposes.

"SSI Outreach Act of 1993"

Sept. 13, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record SI 1577).

Sept. 24, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 1452 Sept. 14, 1993

S. 1473 Sept. 20, 1993

MR. BAUCUS

To encourage an appropriate mixture of different specialties of physicians and other health care providers to meet national needs, and

for other purposes.

"Primary Health Care Support Act of 1993"

Sept. 20, 1993-Statement of Senator Baucus introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 12045).

Sept. 24, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

S. 1481 Sept. 22t 1993

MR. LAUTENBERG

To suspend temporarily the duty on Levodopa.

Sept. 22, 1993-Statement of Senator Lautenberg introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 12244).

Sept. 24, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Feb. 8, 1994-Comments received from ITC.

96

Sept. 22, 1993

MR. LAUTENBERo

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on I1-ethly-6- fluoro-l,4-

dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1 -piperazinyl)-3-quinoline-carboxcylic acid

(nonfloxin).

Sept. 22, 1993--Statement of Senator Lautenberg Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 12244).

Sept. 24, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Feb. 23, 1994-Comments received from IT7C.

S. 1482

MR. GRAqSSLsY

To provide relief to areas affected by the flooding In the Midwest by

temporarily exempting affected States from certain requirements

under the Social Security Act and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster

Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and by temporarily Increasing the Federal share of payments for certain programs under such

Act, and for other purposes.

"Flood-Affected States Assistance Act of 1993"

Sept. 14, 1993-Statement of Senator Grassley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record Si 11681).

Sept.24, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.
SENATE OHML REFERRED TO COMMMTEB

&. 1483 Sept. 22, 199

MR. L.AIFNBEo

To extend the temporary suspension of duty on N-Amidino- 3,5-

diamino4-6chlorpyrazinecarboxamide monohydro-chioride dihydrate.

Sept. 22, 1993-Staement of Senator Lautenberg introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S12244).

Nov. 1. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Feb. 8, 1994-Comments received from ITC.

June 7, 1994-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1484 Sept. 22, 1993

MR. LAFtENBER

To extend the temporary su

dimethlycyclopropylcarboxamide.

uspenslon of duty on 2.2-

Sept. 22, 1993-Statement of Senator L.Autenberg introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 12244).

Nov. 1. 1993-Comments; requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State. Commerce, ITC, USTh.

S. 1495 Sept. 28, 1993

MR. INOUYE AND ME~sRS. BEINNETT. BRYAN, COATS. CRAIG,

D'AMATo, DOLE, DURENBERGER, FAIRCWTH GRASSLEY. HATcH,

HELMS, HOLLINGS, MRS. HuTrrasoN, JOHNSTON, KEmpr1IoRNE,

LorrT, REID, ROTH. SHELBY. SMITrH, SMVEiNS, WALLOP, WARNER

To repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of expenses for business meals and entertainment.

Sept. 28. 1993-Statement of Senator Inouye introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S12633).

Nov. 1, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1518

MR. HELMS

To suspend tempomraily the duty on Diquat Dibromide.

Nov. 1. 1993--Comments requested from

State. Commerce ITC, USTh.

Feb. 7. 1994-Comments received from ITC.

5, 119

Oct. So199

0MB. Treasury, HHS,

Oct. 5,199

MR. HELMS

To suspend temporarily the duty on lambdacyhalothnin.

Nov. 1. 1993-Comments requested fornOm MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce. ITC, USTh.

Feb.?,. 1994-Comments received from MT.

S. 1524 Oct, 7,199

MRS. HurcwsoN AND MESSRS. BENNETTr, BOND, BRowN, BuRNis,

COATSCOCHRAN, CoVwERD .L CRMO, D'AMATo, DOLE,

FAIRCIOTH, GRAMM, HATCH. HumMs, Mns. KASSEBAUM,

KEMvTHoRNE, KoHL, LIBBERMAN, Larr, MCCAIN, MURKowsKI,

NICKLas, PRMSLE, Ramh, SHELBY, Smmi, SPECTER, SmYIaNs,

THIJRMOND, WALLOP, WARNER

To repeal the retroactive application of the income, estate, and gift

tax rates made by the Budget Reconciliation Act and reduce administrative expenses for agencies by $3,000,000,000 for each of the

fiscal years 1994, 1995, and 1996.

Oct. 7, 1993-Statement of Senator Hutchison introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 13262).

Nov. 1, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

SA 133 (Act. 7,s1M

MR. L017 AND MESSRS. BENNETT, BROWN, COATS. CRAIG,

COVERDELL, GRAmm, GREGG, HEaMs, MRS. Hu~rcmnsoN MACK,

NICKLtES, SMrrII, WALLOP

To improve access to health insurance and contain health care costs,

and for other purposes.

"Affordable Health Care Now Act of 19939P

Oct. 7, 1993-Statement of Senator Lott introducing this bill (Congressional Record S 13279).

Nov. 1. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

S. 1538 Oct. 7,.199

Ma. DAscHLE

To make a technical correction with respect to the temporary duty

suspension for clomniphene citrate.

Oct. 7, 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 13286).

Nov. 1, 1993-Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS,

State, Commerce. ITC. USTh.

Feb. 23, 1994-Comments received from ITC.

S, 154 Oct. 14,199

MR. MACK AND MESSR. BREAux, CAMPBELL, COATS, D'AMATO,

DE.CONCIN, MRS. FEINSFEIN HATCH, MRS. HLFTcHisoN, INOUYE,

JEFFORDS, JOHNSTON, KERRY, LIEBERmALN, Lenf, McCCuN. NICK

LES, SHELBY, SIMON, SMITH, STEVENS, THURMOND

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable

credit for qualified cancer screening tests.

"Cancer Screening Incentive Act of 1993"

Oct. 14, 1993-Statement of Senator Mack introducing this bill (Congressional Record S 13490).

Nov. 1, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

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SENATE BILLS REFEREE TO COMMITTEE

& 150 Oct. 18,1993

MR. MEYNIHAN AND MESSRS. BINOAMAN, BRADLEY, BRYAN,

DECoNaun, GRAssLEy, lHARKIN. HATFIELD, JEIF~oRDs, LAIYINBERG, Ms. MiKuLsKi. MITCHELL, PACKWOOD. PRYOR. Rmaoms

ROCKEFELLER

To establish the Social Security Administration as an independent

agency, and for other purposes.

"Social Security Administration independence Act of 1993"

Sept. 14, 193-Full Committee hearing on this subjecti

Oct. 18, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introucing this bill

(Congressional Record S 13836).

Nov. 1. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

Nov. l' 199 13-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Mpynihan, without

amendment, without written report.

Nov. 19, 1993-Placed on the Senate Calendar.

Jan. 23, 1994-Report riled by Senator Moynihan (S. Rept. No. 103-

221).

Mar. 2, 1994-Passed by the Senate after taking action on amendments proposed thereto, as follows:

Adopted.-

Cohen Amendment No. 1474. to institute certain reforms relating to

the provision of disability insurance benefits based on substance

abuse and relating to representative payees.

Withdrawn:

McCain Arvendment No. 1475. to eliminate the earnings test for individuals who have attained retirement age.

May 23, 1994--Senate passed H.R. 4277 after inserting the language

of S. 1560.

S. Ml5 Oct. 16,199

MR. STEENS AND MR. MURKOWSKJ

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a charitable

contribution deduction for certain expenses incurred by whaling

captains in support of Native Alaskan subsistence whaling.

Oct. 18. 1993-Statement of Senator Stevens introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S13843).

Nov. 1, 1993-Commients requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 1576

MR. COATS AND MESSRs. BENETF,I

FARCLOT, GRAmm. HATCH, Halms,

MACK, McCMjN, NiCKLEs, S~mIl

Oct. 21, 993

BROWN, BuRNs, CRMU,

MRs. HUTcHiSON, LmT,

To provide a tax credit for families, to provide certain tax incentives

to encourage investment and increase savings, and to plac limitstions on the growth of spending.

"Family, Investment, Retirement, Savings, and Tax Fairness Act of

Jan. 10, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, T1reasury.

S.1577 Oct. 21, 993

MR. HELMS

To amend title It of the Social Security Act to prohibit the payment

of benefits to any individual confined to a public Institution pursu.

ant to court order based on a verdict that the individual is guilty

of a criminal offense, but insane, or not guilty of such an offense

by reason of Insanity, and for other purposes.

Oct. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Helms Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S14194).

Nov. 1, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

16

S. 1579 Oct 21, 199

MR. BREAUX AND MESSRs. DURENBERGER, LIEBERMAN, NUNNt

To contain health care costs and improve access to health care

through accountable health plans and managed competition, and for

other purposes.

"Managed Competition Act of 1993"

Oct. 21, 1993-Statement of Senator Breaux Inuroucing this bill

(Congressional Record S14199).

Nov. 1, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HAS,

Labor.

S. 1591 Oct. 27,s199

MR. DuRENBERGER AND MEssRs. HATcH, INOUYE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation

on the amount of business meal and entertainment expenses which

are deductible.

Oct. 27, 1993-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 14529).

Nov. 1, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1600 OctL2. 2M 19

MR. PACKWOOD AND MEssits. DOLE. DURENBERGER, SIMPSON

To amend the Social Security Act to establish long-term care assistance programs for the elderly, and for other purposes.

"Secure Choice Act of 1993"

Oct. 28. 1993-Statement of Senator Packwood introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 14629).

Dec. 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

L.Abor.

98
SENATE BRIS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

5. 1615 Nov. 3, 993

MR. DASCHLIB ANDl MESSRS. CONRAD. DoRGAN, DURENBERGER,

GltAssLY, HARKIN, MRs. KAssiwAuI4, PRESSLE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 relating to the treatment

of livestock sold on account of weathe-related conditions.

Nov. 3. 1993-Statement of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 514958).

Dec. 10. 1993-Comments requested ftrnOm MB, Treasury, Agriculture.

Oct. 5, 1994-Hearing by the Subcommittee on Energy and Agricultural Taxation.

S. 1616 Nov. 3, 199

MR. MOYNIHAN

To amend die Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the tax on

handgun ammunition, to impose the special occupational tax and

registration requirements on importers and manufacturers of handgun ammunition, and for other purposes.

"Real Cost of Handgun Ammunition Act"

Nov. 3, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 14958).

Dec. 10.1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 1622 Nov. 4, 199

MRt. BRA~ux AND MR. BOREN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat geological, geophysical, and surface casing costs like intangible drilling and development costs, and for other purposes.

Nov. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Breaux introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S15103).

Dec. 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

EPA.

S. 1627 Nov. 4, 199

MR. MrrcIHu AND MR. DoLE (BY REQUEST)

To implement the North American Free Trade Agreement (jointly referred to the following Committees: Judiciary; Agriculture. Nutrition, and Forestry; Commerce, Science and Transportation; Finance: Foreign Relations; and Goverrnmental Affairs; pursuant to

19 U.S.C. 2191(c)).

"North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act"

Nov. 4, 1993-Statement of Senator Mitchell introucing this bill

(Congressional Record S15106).

Nov. 18, 1993-Jointly reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan without amendment (S. Rept. No. 103-189).

Nov. 21, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR, Labor, Customs.-

Nov. 22, 1093-inderinitely postponed by the Senate.

S. 1627-Continued

Nov. 22, 1993--Senate passed H.R. 3430 relating to this measure.

S. 1"66 Nov. 17, 199

MRt. GORTON AND MRu. HuT~cwtsoN, MESSR. MACK, PRESSLER.

STEVENS

To amend die Internal Revenue Code of 1966 to allow a taxpayer to

elect to deduct either State and local income taxes or State and

local sales taxes.

Dec. 10,1993-Comments requested ftrnom Mig Treasury.

S. 1668 Nov. 17, 199

MR. MOYNIHAN

To amend the Social Security Act and related Acts to make miscellaneous and technical amendments, and for other purposes.

Nov. 17, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 15905).

Nov. 17, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan, without

written report.

Nov. 17, 1993-Placed on the Senate Calendar.

S. 1669 Nov. 17, 199

MRS. HUTCHISON AND MESSRS. BENNmT, BOND, BREAux, BROWN,

BURNlS, BUMPERS, COATS, COCHRAN, COHEN, COVERDELL,

CHAPEE, CRAIG, D'AMATO DOLE. FAIRCLOTH, GORTON, GRAMM,

GRASSLEY, GREGG, HARKIN, HATCH, HATFIELD, HEJUN, HELMS.

INOUYE JEFFRDS, JOHNSTON. KEmPToRNE KOHL. MACK,

MCCONNEI.L, MS. MIKULSKI.IMS. MosELEY-BRAuN, MRS. FEINSTEIN, MRS. KASSEBAUM, MESSRS. Lowr, LUGAR, MATHEWS,

MCCAIN, MOYNIHAN. MURKOWSKi, NICKLES. PACKWOOD, PRESst.Ea, REID, RIEGLE ROBB, RomH, SASSER, SHELBY. SIMON, SIMPSON, SPECFR, SMITH, STEVES, THURMOND, WALLOP, WARNER,

WOFFORD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow homemakers

to get a full IRA deduction.

Nov. 17, 1993-Statement of Senator Hutchison introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1 5944).

Dec. 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1684 Nov. 18, 199

MR. MURKOWSKI

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a taxpayer a

deduction for equipment used for environmental purposes.

"Environmental Protection Encouragement Act of 1993"

Nov. 18, 1993-Statement of Senator Murkowskl introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S16227).

Dec. 10. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, EPA.

99
SENATE BUIS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

& 16114 Nov. 19, 193

MR. GRAHAM AND MESSRtS. DOMINIC, Mus. FaJNsTIN, MACK.

To amend the Intena Revenue Code of 1986 to treat spaceports like

airports under the exempt facility bond rules.

Nov. 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Graham Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16436).

Dec. 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

L. 1669 Nov. 19, 1993

ML. GRAHAM AND MR. Do~muC

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the

treatment of accelerated benefits under life insurance contracts.

Dec. 10.1993-Comtments requested from OMB, Treasury.

S. 16901 Nov. 19, 1993

MR. PRYOR AND MESSRS. BENBTr, BmNAmAN, BoREN, BRYAN,

BRA~UX, CAMPBELL, COCHAN.i COHEN, CONRAD, CRAIG, DANFORTH, DECONCoNI. DOROAN, DURENDERoER,. FAIRCWFTH, FORD.

GORTON, GRASSLEY, HATcH, HATFIEL, JOHNSTON, MRS. KASSEDAUM KBMFTHORNE, KERREY. WEHY. LuGAR. MATHEWS, MRS.

MURRAY, PACKWOOD, RIEaLD RocKEFELLER, ROBB, SASSER,

SHELBY, SIMPSN, SMmsf, WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the rules regarding subchapter S corporations.

"S Corpoimlon Reform Act of 1993"

Nov. 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16436).

Jan. 10, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

&. 1691 Nov. 19, 1993

MR. CONRAD AND MESSRS. DAscHu3, DURENBERGER, GRAssLBY,

JOHNSTON, K~mvn~oRtNE, PRESSLER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers

engaged in certain agriculture-related activities a credit against income tax for property used to control environmental pollution and

for soil and water conservation expenditures.

Nov. 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Conrad introducing this bill

(Congresional Record S 16442).

Dec. 10, 1993--Comments reqL-.4cd from 0MB, Treasury, EPA.

Oct. 5, 1994-Hearing by the Subcommittee on Energy and Agricultural Taxation.

S. 1693 Nov. 19, 1993

MR. BROWN

To suspend certain requirements until It Is determined or agreed that

the requirements do not violate the General Agreement on Tariffs

and Trade, and for other purposes.

Dec. 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTR.

S. 1699 Nov. 19, 1993

Ma. SIMON AND MR. M97MEDMAUM

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the amortization deduction for goodwill and certain other intangibles be

determined by amortizing 75 percent of the adjusted basis of the

intangibles ratably over a IS-year period.

Nov. 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Simon introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16450).

Dec. 10, 1993-Commenis requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1700 Nov. 19, 1993

MR. SIMON

1986 to limit the interest deallow a deduction for diviNov. 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Simon introducir

(Congressional Record S 16430).

Jan. 10, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

ig this bill

100

S. 1694

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of

duction allowed corporations and to

dends paid by corporations.

Ma. ReaD AND MESSRS. BREAUX, KBMPTHoRNB, HATCH, NICCLIS,

PRESSLER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to delay the effective

date for the change In the point of imposition of the tax on diesel

fuel, to provide that vendors of diesel fuel used for any nontaxable

use may claim refunds on behalf of the ultimate users, and to provide a similar rule for vendors of gasoline used by State and local

governments.

Jan. 10, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

Nov. 19, 1993
SENATE BILL REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

Nov. 19, M9~

MR. SARBANBS AND MR. SASSER

To provide for certain notice and procedure before fth Social Securit

Administration may close, consolidate, or recategorize certain of.

ficesL

"Social Security Adminisfrdon Services Preservation Act"

Nov. 19, 1993-Statmient of Senator Sarbanes introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1645 1).

Dec. 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, KHS.

Nov. 19, 1M9

MRt. WOFFORD

To extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Tfa Lys Pro In free

base and tosyl salt forms.

Nov. 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Wofford introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16455).

Dec. 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTh.

Mar. 14, 1994.-Comnments received from ITC.

S. 1706 Nov. 19, 1993

MR. WOFIORD

To suspend teporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

Nov. 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Wofford introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S16455).

Dec. 10. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

State. Commerce, ITC. US7TR.

Mar. 15, 1994-Comments received forom ITC.

.1707 Nov. 19, 1993

MR. WOsFORD

To suspend temporarily the duty on keto ester.

Nov. 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Wofford introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16455).

Dec. 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, FIBS,

State, Commerce ITC. USTR.

Mar. 14, 1994--Comments received from ITC.

S. 1706 Nov. 19, 1993

Ms. MosELBY-BRAuN

To renew the previously existing suspension of duty craft generators.

Nov. 19. 1993-Statement of Senator Moseley-Braun1 bill (Congressional Record S16456).

on parts of airintroducing this

S& 1706-Continued

Dec. 10. 1993-Comments rcq~ested from 0MB,.Tleaaury, HHS.

State, Commercne. MT, USTh.

Feb. 8. 1994-Comments received from ITC.

Nov. 19, 199

MR. WOFPRRD

To suspend temporarily the duty on mounted closed circuit television

lenses.

Nov. 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Wofford introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S16456).

Dec. 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State. Commerce,ITIC. USTR.

Feb.?7, 1994-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1710 Nov. 19, 199

MRt. WOFFORD

To extend temporarily the suspension of duty on certain chemicals.

Nov. 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Woff

(Congressional Record S16457).

Dec. 10, 1993-Comments requested from

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Feb. 7,1994-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1711

Yord introucing this bill

0 MB, Treasuiy, HHS.

Nov. 19, 199

MR. WOFIORD

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

"Miscellaneous Tariff Act of 1993"

Nov. 19, 1993-Statement of Senator Wofford introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16457).

Dec. 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State. Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Feb. 8, 1994-Comments received from Fit.

S. 1719

MR. LIEERMAN AND MESSRS. BumpBD,

FAIRCLOTH. HOLLINGS

Nov. 19, 199

C'RmU, DECoNcIN,

To amend! title X1 of dhe Social Security Act to delay the penalty for

failure of employers to file certain reports with respect to the Medicare and Medicaid Coverage Data Bank.

Nov. 19. 1993-Statement of Senator Lieberman introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16473).

Dec. 10, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

Labor.

101

& 1701

&1705

I

I

S. 170
SENATE BILS REFERRED TO COMM~rTFEE

S.1729 Nov. 19, M199

MR. Domi~iC AND MumsR. BURNS. COCHRAN. MRS. FENSTEIN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 Fedend income tax rate Increases on trusts established for the benefit

*of individuals with disabilities or for college education costs of a

beneficiary.

"Persons With Disabilities Trusts Tax Rote Restoration Act"

Nov. 19. 1993--Statement of Senator Domenici introucing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16489).

Jan. 10. 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1730 Nov. 19, 1993

MR. THURMOND

To suspend temporarily the duty on 3.4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde (3,4-

DBAL).

Nov. 19. 1993-Statemnent of Senator Thurman introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16489).

Dec. 10, 1993-Comments requested from 0OMB. Treasury. HHlS,

State. Commerce. ITC. USTh.

Mar. 14. 1994-Comments received from 1TC.

S. 1733 Nov. 19, 1993

MR. BAUCUS AND MiESSRS. BOND, MCCAIN, RiErGL

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax treatment

for foreign investment through a United States regulated investment

company comparable to the tax treatment for direct foreign Investment and investment through a foreign mutual fund.

"Investment Competitiveness Act 0f11993'

Nov. 19. 1993-tatement of Senator Baucus introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16489).

Dec. 10. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1736 Nov. 20, 199

MR. DAscHLE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Nation's

energy security by promoting renewable energy resources and energy conservation.

"Energy and Environment Tax Act of 1993"

Nov. 20. 1993-tatement of Senator Daschle Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16719).

Dec. 10, 1993--Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, EPA.

&. 1738 Nov. 20, 199

MRt. RiEGLE

To amend the Social Security Act to extend for 3 years the provision

for compensation of qualified organizations serving as representative payees. and for other purposes.

"Representative Payee Amendments of 1993"

Nov. 20, 1993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S16725).

Jan. 10, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

S. 1739 Nov. 20, 199

MR. PRYOR

To suspend temporarily the duty on lambdacyhalothrin.

Dec. 10. 1993-ýComments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Feb.?. 1994-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1740 Nov. 20, 1993

MR. PRYOR

To suspend temporarily the duty on Diquat Dibromide.

Dec. 10. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

Feb.?,. 1994-Comments received from ITC.

S.1J743 Nov. 20, 199

MR. NICKLES. AND MESSRS. BENNETT, BROWN. BuRNs, COATS.

COCHRAN, CovERDELL, CRAIG. DOLE. FAiRCLOTH, GRA~ss3Y.

GREGG. HATCH,.KHELMS. MRS. HU'TCHISON. KEMP`THORNE, LOTT,

LUGAR, MACK, MURicOWSKl. SIMPSON, SMITH, STEVENS, TwitMOND, WALLOP

To provide Americans with secure, portable health insurance benefits

and greater choice of health insurance plans, and for other purposes.

"Consumer Choice Health Security Act of 1994"'

Nov. 20, 1993-Statement of Senator Nickles introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S16728).

Nov. 22. 1993-Read a second time and placed on the Senate Calendar.

Dec. 10. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

102
SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COWMMtEB

&, 1749 Nov. 20 1993

MR. PACK WOOD AND Mnssn. BREAUX, HEJUN, MURKOWSKI

To amend dho Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt small manufaturers. producers, and importers from the firearms excise tax.

Nov. 20. 1993-Statement of Senator Packwood introducing this bill

(Congressional Record 316763).

Dec. 10.,1993-Comments requested from 0MB,.Treasury.

S. 1752 Nov. 20, 1993

MR. BRADLEY AND MR. LAuTENBERO

Amending the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Nov. 20. 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16768).

Jan. 10, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HI-S,

State. Commerce, fft, USTR.

S. 1753 Nov. 20, 199

MR. BRADLEY AND MR. LAUMTNBERG

Amending the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Nov. 20. 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S16768).

Jan. 10, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State. CommerceITC, USTR.

Apr. 29, 1994--Comments received from ITC.

S. 1754 Nov. 20, 199

MR. BRADLEY AND MR. LAUTENBERG

Regarding the suspension of duty on diflunisal.

Nov. 20, 1993-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16768).

Jan. 10. 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

State. Commerce. ITC, USTR.

S. 1755 Nov. 20, 1993

MR. BINGAMAN

Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote and improve

employee ownership in the United States.

"Employee Ownership Promotion and Improvement Act of 1993"-

Nov. 20. 1993--Statement of Senator Bingarnan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16769).

Dec. 10. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 1757 (Not Roterred) Nov. 20, 99

MR. MrrCHELL AND Mw~sR. ALALA, BAUCUS, MRS. BOXER, BUMPUiS. CAMPBELL, C6KRD, DAscHLE, DODD, GLENN, GRAHAM.

HARKIN, INOUYE. JEJFR)RDS, KeNNE)Y, LeAIIY, Lem.t4 MATHEWS.

MMi7ENAUM, MS. MIKULSKI. MS. MOSELEY-BRAUN. MOYNIAN,

MRS. MURRAY, PELL, PRYOR. REID, RwELE. ROCKEFELLER.

SIMON, WOPPORD, (BY REQUEST

To ensure individual and family security through health came coverage

for all Americans in a manner that contains the rate of growth in

health care costs and promotes responsible health insurance practdces, to promote choice in health care, and to ensure and protect

the health care of all Americans.

Nov. 22, 1993-Read a second time and placed on the Senate Calendar.

S. 1770 (Not Referred) Nov. 22, 199

MR. CHAFEE AND MESSRS. BENNETT., BOND, BROWN, COHEN, DANFORTH. DOLE, DOMENICIDuRENDERUER, FAIRCLOTH, GORTON.

GRASSLEY, HATCH, HATFIELD. MRS. KASSEBAUM, LUGAR, SIMSON, SPECTER. STEVENS. WARNER

To provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the

United States, and for other purposes.

Nov. 23, 1993-Read a second time and placed on the Senate Callendar.

S. 1773 Nov. 22,19M

MR. SIMON AND MESSRS. BYRD. MMU7.NBALJm, ROBB, RomxlFELLER. WOFF`ORD

To make improvements in the Black Lung Benefits Act, and for other

purposes.

"Black Lung Benefits Restoration Act"

Nov. 22, 1993-Statement of Senator Simon introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 16943).

Dec. 10. 1993-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

S. 1775 (Not Referred) Nov. 22, 199

MR. MOYNIHAN

To ensure individual and family security through health care coverage

for all Americans in a manner that contains the rate of growth in

health care costs and promotes responsible health insurance practices, to promote choice in health care, and to ensure and protect

the health care of all Americans.

Nov. 23. 1993-Read a second time and placed on the Senate Calendar.

103
SENATE BILL REFERRED TO COMMITIrE

& 1778 NOv. A2,199

MIL MOYNIHAN

To amend the Inernal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the tax

treatment of cooperatve bowsing corporations.

Nov. 22. 1993-Satmet of Senator Moy m n uhnitoducing this bill

(Congressional Record S16951).

Dec. 10. 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treaury.

81779 (Net Refwmd) Nov. 22, 199

ML KENNEY

To ensm ni~vidua and family security through health care coverage

for all Americans in a manner that contains the rate of growth in

health care costs and promotes responsible health insurance practies, to promote choice in health care, and to ensure and protect

the health care of all Americans.

Nov. 23, 1993-Read a second time and placed on the Senate Cal-

&.1786 Nov. 22, 1993

MR. MOYNUIAN

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and

the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to provide security for work.

en, to improve pension plan funding, to limit growth in insurance

exposure, to protect the single-employee plan termination insurance

program. and for other purposes.

"Reirement Protecuion Act of 1993"

Nov. 23. 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 17055).

Jan. 10, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

June 15, 1994-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

L 1787 Jan, 25,11994

MR. MCCONNEUL AND MR. FORD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-

(free treatment of education savings accounts established through

certain State programs, and for other purposes.

Jan. 25, 1994-Statement of Senator McConnell Introducing this bill

(Congesional Record S55).

Feb. 15. 1994--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

& 1786

ML OAMW

To authoize negotiation of free tade gremewnts of the Americas, andfor otherpurposes.

is& 25, 994

with the countries

"American Free Thde Act"'

Jan. 25, 199-Statement of Senator (Jrmm introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S55).

Feb. 15, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

S. 1795 Jan. 25, 1994

MR. BROWN AND MWSsRS. BURNS, COCHRAN, D'AmAT, Dots,

GIoRTONRAMM, HATCH, MRS. IHurcwsoN, LuUAR, MCCmN,

MCCONNEL, MLJRKowsKJ, NicKu3S, PAcKWOOD, PRESSED,

StMPSON, STEVENS, WARNER

To =mend title IV of the Social Security Act and ofthr provisions to

provide reforms to the welfare system in effect in the United

States.

"Welfare Reform Act of 1994"

Jan. 25, 1994-Statement of Senator Brown introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S57).

Feb. 15. 1994-Commuents requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

I.Abor.

S. 1796 Jan. 2A1994

MRt. BRADLEY

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the tax on

handguns and assault weapons and to impose a tax on the transfer

of handguns and assault weapons, to increase the license application fee for gun dealers and to use the proceeds from those increases, to pay for medical care for gunshot victims.

"Gun Violence Health Care Costs Prevention Act"

Jan. 25, 1994--Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S58).

Feb. 15, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

104
-c*

SUNATSBILLOR"WEFRRED TO COMMITrBB

&, 1*? 04 (Net ralbm) ja"27, 994

MIL GRAMMw AND Messa. Bm*Wrr, BROWN, COATS, CYEDIWU..,

CRAM, FAV9CLOMhHuMs, MRSi. HUrausOt, Loff, WALLOP

To guarne individals and families continued choice an control

over their doctor, hospitals,.and health came sevice, tomu secueams to quality health care flor all, to ensur tha health coverage is portable and renewable, to control medical cost inflation through

mad rke mnentives and tax Meorm to reform medical malpractice

litigtion, and for othe purposem

F.. 2,994M

MR. DASCmm AND MESSRS. BoRUN. BREux, BUMPER, CONRAD,

DoLEDoRoAN, DURNmUoiR, BxoN, PfNOODm .GuASSmy,

FIARKiN, MRS. IKASSmBum, KontLem LEAY. Ln.PRESSLE,

WJLSmNE

To amend the Internal Revnue, Code of 1986 to provide that a taxpayer may elect to include in income crop insurance proceeds and

disaster payments in the year of the disaster or in the following

year.

Feb. 2. 1994-Statemnent of Senator Daschle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S528).

Feb. 15. 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Agriculture

Mar. 24. 1994--Ordered favorably reported with amendments.

Apr. 5.1994-epored to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan under the authority of the order of March 22. 1994 with amnendmnents to the title

(S. iqit. No. 103-M4).

Oct. 5. 1994-Hearing by the Subcommittee on Energy and Agricultural Taxation.

& ms2

Ma. BUMPERS AND MumsR. BogmE. CocHRAN,

MRS. PemNSm, .GRAHAM. HARKIN,

KEmmwroae, LavrN, MATHEWS

Feb. 3,994M

CONRAD, DoRUAN.

HsJNm. NounB,

To authorie collection of certain State and local taxes with respect

to the sale, delivery, and use of tangible personal property.

"Tax Falrnerssfor Main Street Business Act of 1994"

Feb. 3. 1994-Statement of Senator Bumpers introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S802).

Feb. 15, 199-Comments requested from OMB, Treasury.

L 1827 Feb. 4v19I4

MR. Doaom 4AND Musis. Sum.sCmuRD, DAscWA, PmuSIE

To terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement as It applies

to Canada and the United Staes-Canada FreeTradeAgrement and

to impose additional duties on grain imported from Canada. until

the United States and Canada renegotiate the provisions of the

Agreements regarding the importation of Canadan grain.

"Vnited States-Canada Grain Trade Settlment Act of 1994"

Feb. 4, 1994-Statement of Senator DorganIntroducing this bill

(Congressional Record S951).

Feb. 13, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

State, Commerce. ETC.USTR.

&.1829 Feb. 4, 1"4

MR. HATCH AND MEssRs. ORwuo. Smrrn

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage small investors, for other purposes.

"Small Investors Tax Relief Act of 1994"

Feb. 4, 1994-Statemnent of Senator Hatch introducing this bill (Congressional Record S953).

Feb. 15, 1994-Commnents requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1633 (Not Referred) Feb. 71994

MR. KENNEiDY AND) MR. WOFRRD

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a voluntary long-tem care insurance program, and for

other purposes.

S. 1834 Feb. 79,1994

MR. BAUCUS AND MR. LAuTBNBERU3 (By REQUEST)

To amend the Comprehensive Environmenta Response, Compensa

tion, and Liability Act of 1980. and for other purposes; to the

Committee on Environment and Public Works, pursuant to the

order of February 7. 1994, for consideration only of matters within

that Committee's jurisdiction, provided that if and when reported

from Committee, the bill he referred to the Committee on Finance

for consideration only of matters within that committee's jurisdiction for a period not to exceed 30 session days.

"SqefudW Reform Act of 1994"

Mar. 24. 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

Aug. 19, 1994-Committee on Environment and Public Works was

discharged from further consideration and the measure was then referred to the Committee on Finonce.

Sept. 14, 1994-Hearing by the Full Committee.

Sept. 28, 1994-Ordered favorably reported with an amendment.

Sept. 30. 1994--Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan with an

amendment (S. 103-369). Sept. 30, 1994-Placed on the Senate Calendar.

105

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SENATEBUBLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEES

&.1631 Feb.So 1"94

MR. RmoLE AND MRs. FwanumINMessits. GRAHA, KENNEDY,

LAUTENBER, LamE, MACK Ms. MosI~sy-BRAum

To suspend temsporarily the duty on the personal effects of particl- paints in, and certain other Individuals associated with, the 1994

Woudd Cup soem gamesl.

Feb. 8. 1994-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill (Con- gressional Record S 1163). Feb. 15, 1994-Comments requested from OMB. Treaury. HAS,

State.Commerce,17C. USIh.

Apr. 21. 1994.-Comments received from ITC.

S. 1640Feb.99 1994

MRS. BOxU AND MR.. BROWN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for businesses partcipating In gun exchange programs, and

for othe purposes.

"Gun, Erchange Tax Incentive Act of 1994"

Feb. 9, 1994-Statement of Senator Boxer introducing this bill (Con- gressional Record S 1285).

Feb. 15, 1994-Comments requested from OMB, Treasury.

5.185 Feb. 10, 1994

MP-. DANwOtM

To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-(4-c-hloro-2-methyl phenoxy) -poncackL

Feb. 10. 1994-Statement of Senator Danforth Introucing this bill

(Congresional Recod S 1478). Feb. 15, 1994--Comments requested from OMB, Treasury, HAS, State, Comumerc, ITM USTh.

S. 85 Feb. 22,199

MR. BAUCUS AND MEssits. CHAFED, DANRoRTH, JOhNSToN

To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to make "'super 301 " permanenL.

Feb. 22, 1994-Statement of Senator Baucus introducing thi bill

(Congressional Record S 1658). Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HAS, State, Commerce, M.CUSTh.

S. 1861 Feb. 23, 994

ML. CHAFES

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain pigments.

Feb. 23, 1994-Statemet of Senator Chafee introucing this bill

(Congressional Record S1741).

I 1661--Cooinued

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requestdfrm 0MB, Treasury, HAS, State, Comimece, ITC, US7h.

June 15, 1994-Comnments receved from MT.

Aft ýým - I

S. 1865 (Not Referred) Feb. 24,19IM

MR. McCCA AND MR. NumNN

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to promote demonstrations by States of alternative methods of more efficiently delivering

health care services through community health authorities.

Feb. 24, 1994-Statement of Senator McCain introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1863).

5. 66 Feb. 24, 1994

MRS. BOXER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the casualty loss deduction for disaster losses without regard to the 10-percent

adjusted gross income floor.

Feb. 24, 1994-Statement of Senator Boxer Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1870).

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, T1reasury.

S.152 Feb. A4,1IM

MR. ROCKEFELLER

To expand United States exports of goods and services by requiring

the development of objective criteria to achieve market access in

Japan. and for other purposes.

"Fair M~arket: Access Act of 1994"

Feb. 24, 1994-Statement of Senator Rockefeller Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1871).

106

Feb. 2319 M

I

SAW 66

MR. COHEN AND MESwsR. Baw m~r, BumNs, CAMPUEL, CHAFER,

COATS, COCHRAN, CRMto, DANFPORTH, DOLE, DOMENma, MRS.

FEINSTEI, Aoum~s, ORASSLEY, MRS. KASSERAUM, KoHL,

LIEDEMAN, Lowr, LUUAR, MATHEWS, MCCONNELL, MOYNIHAN,

NicKLS, STiwu~s, THURMOND. WARNER,

To amend title 11 of the Social Security act to institute certain reforms

relating to the provision of disability insurance benefits based on

substance abuse and relating to representative payees, and for other

purposes.

"Social Security Disability and Rehabilitation Act of 1994"

Feb. 23, 1994-Statement of Senator Cohen introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1743).

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HAS.
SENATE BILSREFERRED TO COMM~rTTEB

& 1872--Continued

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested fom 0OMB, Treaury, HHS,

Staew Comnmerc, I=CUSTR.

& 1i77 Feb. 28,199

ML. PRYOR

To amend. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the deductibility of interest and similar amounts attributable to deferred comnFeb. 28, 1994-Statement of Senator Pryor Introucing this bill (Congressional Record S2023).

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested fr OmMB, Treasury.

& 167 Feb. 28, 1994

MR. MH17ENBAUM, AND MESSRS. BRADLEY, MRS. BOXER, CHAFES,

KENNEDY, LAUTENBERO, PELL

To amend title 19. United States Code, to prmote the safe use of

guns and to reduce gun violence.

"Gaun Violence Prevntion Act 01 1994..

Feb. 28, 1994-tatement of Senator Metzenbaum introducing this

bill (Congressional Record S2024).

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

Commerce.

&. 1389 Mar. 7, 1994

MR. CHAFEE AND MESSRS. BOND, BOREN. MRS. BoxER, BRADLEY,

CRAIG D'AMATo, DANFORTH, GLENN, GORTON. INouYE MRS.

KASSEDAUM, MCCAIN, MRS. MURRAY, RiEmL, SIMPSON, STEV'ENS. WOFRORD

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make certain technical corrections relating to physicians' services.

Mar. 7, 1994-Statement of Senator Chafee Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S241 5).

Mar. 24, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 1891 Mar. 7, 1994

MRS. KASSEDAUM, AND MESSRS. BENNETTF, BROWN, CRAIG, DANFORTH

To shift financial responsibility for providing welfare assistance to the

Stane and shift financial responsibility for providing medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act to the Federal

Government, and for other purposes.

"Welfare andffedicaid Responsibility Exchange Act of 1994"

Mar. 7, 1994-Statement of Senator Kassebaum Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2417).

Mar. 24, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

. 1692

MR. McCCMN

To amend title 11 of the Social Security Act

test over a 10-year period ror individuals

ment age. and for other purposes.

Maw. 7, 199

to phase out the earnings

who have attained retire

"Older Americans' Freedom to Work Act of11994"

Mar. 7, 1994-Statement of Senator McCain introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2420).

Mar. 24, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

I

is."89 Mar. 9, 1994

MR. RIEGLE AND MESSRS. CRAIG, MAThEWS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the

section 170(e)(5) rules pertaining to gifts of publicly traded stock

to certain private foundations, and for ofthr purposes.

Mar. 8, 1994-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2474).

Mar. 24, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1909 Mar. 8, 199

MR. BRYAN

To Improve the Interstate enforcement of child support and parentage

court orders, and for other purposes.

"Child Support Enfrcement Act of 1994"

Mar. 8, 1994-Statement of Senator Bryan introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2509).

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 1911 Mar. 9, 1994

MR. HELms

To suspend temporarily the duty on S.Chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)

phenol.

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITX, USThR.

July 14, 1994-Comments received from ITC.

107

S. 1896 Mar. 7, 1994

MR. DAmATo

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain PVC rain slickers.

Mar. 7, 1994-Statement of Senator D'Amato introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2422).

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTR.

June 15, 1994-Comments received from ITC.

I
SENATE BILS REFERRED TO COMMJTTEE

& all6 Mar. 10, 19941

MR. ROTH

lb suspend temporarily the duty on crosscarmellose sodum.

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS,

State. Commerce, ITC. USTh.

June 15, 1994--Comments received from ITC.

& 1921 Mar. 10, 1994

Ma. RIEGLE

To suspend teniporaily the duty on amitraz.

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HAS,

State, CommercefC, MUS7Th.

June 15. 1994--Comments received from fTC.

S. 1922 Mar. 10, 1994

Ma. RwELB

To suspend temporarily the duty on ACM.

Mar. 24, 1994.-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HAS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Aug. 9, 1994-Commients received from fTC.

&.1924 Mar. 109 1994

MaL HATCH AND ME~SSRS. BE~mnTrr CHAmE, CRum, DuRENERGER,

ExoN. GORTON. GRASSLEY, GREGO, JOHNSTON, KmEnv,

LIEBERmAN, LAGAR, MATHEWS, SHELBY, WOFFRRD

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide clarification

for the deductibility of expenses incurred by a taxpayer in connection with the business use of the home.

"Home Office Deduction Act of 1994"

Mar. 10, 1994-Statement of Senator Hatch introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S28 10).

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

8. 191 Mar. 15, 199

MR. LtJGAR AND Ma. COATS

To provide duty-free privileges to participants in, and other individuals associated with, the 1994 World Rowing Championships.

Mar. 15, 1994-Statement of Senato Lugar introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2966).

Mar. 24, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTR.

&. 1932

MR. LsiEBRMAN'

mar. A M99

To establish demonstration projects to expend Innovations In State administration of the aid to families with dependent children programs under tide IV of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.

"Welfare Reform Through State Innovation Act"

Mar. 15, 1994-Statement of Senator Liebermmn introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2966).

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HAS,

'Labor.

S. 1933 Mar. is$1994

MR. McCCMN AND Missas. BBNNET, BROWN, COATS, CovEIWEJLL

CRAIG, HATCH, H&~Ms, HOLLINGS, JOHNSTON, KASSEDAUM,

WonA. McCoNNEut, ROBB

To repeal the Medicare and Medicaid Coverage Data Bank, and for

other purposes.

Mar. 15, 1994-Statement of Senator McCain introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S2966).

Mar. 24, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

S. 1939 Mar. 16, 1994

MR. DODD

To authorize the establishment of a free-trade area in the Western

Hemisphere.

"Western Hemisphere Free Trade A rea A ct of 1994'

Mar. 16, 1994-Statement of Senator Dodd introducing this bill (Congressional Record S3077).

Mar. 24, 1994--Comments requested ftrnOm MB, Treasury, HAS.

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

S. 1951 Mar, 17, 1994

MR. MOYNIHAN AND MRS. BoxFa, MESSRS. BRADLEY, Banmux,

DASCHLE, DODD, FORD, MrrCHEU,, MS. MoSELEy-BRAuN, PRYOR,

RiEGLE, ROCKEFELLE

To establish a comprehensive system of reemployment services, trainIng and income support for permanently laid off workers, to facilitate the establishment of one-stop career centers to serve as a common point of access to employment, education and training information and services, to develop an effective national labor market

information system, and for other purposes.

Mar. 17, 1994-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3238).

May 26, 1994-Hearing by the Full Committee.

108

48
-- SENATE BUILS REFERRED TO COMM97TEE

5.1963 Mar. 229 1994

MR. DODD AND MESSRtS. DORGAN, JEFpORDSROCKEFELLE

To provide for demonstration projects in 6 States to establish or Improv" a system of assured minimum child support payments.

"Chil Support Assrance Act fy 1994"

Mar. 22, 1994-Statment of Senator Dodd Introducing this bill (Congressional Record S3462).

Apr. 21, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, IIHS.

&. 1966Mar. X4,1994

MR. WOu'iviw

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to

ership of individual retirement accounts.

allow the joint ownApr. 21, 1994-4Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S& 1966 Mar, 24, 1994

MW BREAux AND MR. JOHNSTON

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the tax-free

roll-over of certain payments made by employers to separated employees.

Mar. 24, 1994-Statemnent of Senator Breaux introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3687).

Apr. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 1977 Mar. 24, 1994

MR. DoDD AND MR. KENNEDY, Ms. Mlmuism

To amend tide IV of the Social Security Act to reform child support

enforcement procedures, and for other purposes.

"Child Support Reform Act of 1994'

Mar. 24, 1994-Statement of Senator Dodd introducing this bill (Congressional Record S3707).

Apr. 21. 1994--Conunents requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 1986 Mar. 25, 1994

MR. BREAux AND MESSRS. Buw'eRs, DODD, DURENBERGER, GLENN,

JOHNSTON. LawNi, SIMON, SMITH

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage the preservation of low-income housing.

"Low-Iwncoe Housing Presevation Act of 1994"

Mar. 25, 1994--Statement of Senator Breaux Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3955).

Apr. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

I S. 1994 Mar. 25, 1994

S. 2009 Apr. 11, 1994

MRt. HARKIN AND MESSRS. BOND, SPECTER. STEVENS

To amend title IV of the Social Security Act by reforming the aid

to families with dependent children program, and for other purposes.

"Wel(fare to Self-Sufficiency Act of 1994"

Apr. 11, 1994-Statement of Senator Harkin introducing fth,; bill

(Congressional Record S4077).

Apr. 21, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

Labor.

S. 2011 Apr. 13,1994

Apr. 14, 1994

MR. DOWE

To establish a National Commission on the Future of Disability, and

for other purposes.

"National Commission on the Future of Disability'At

Apr. 14, 1994-Statement of Senator Dole introducing this bill (Congregssonal Record S4334).

Apr. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

109

I

MR. COCHRAN AND MR. Lowr

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain textile-manufacturing machinery.

Apr. 21, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

June 13, 1994-Comments received from ITC.

S. 2016

MRt. SmrrH AND MESSRS. PAJRCLOTH, GREGG. KEMPFHORNB, SuIMSON, STEVENS, WARNER

To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation. and Liability Act of 1980 to make comprehensive improvements in provisions relating to liability, State Implementation, remedy selection, and funding, and for other purposes.

"Comprehensive Superfund Improvement Act"

Mar. 25, 1994-Statement of Senator Smith introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3965).

I Apr. 21, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, EPA. lk
SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMWTT'EE

& 2m2 Apr. 19, 1994 1 S. =20

MR. HAtFIED AND MR. HARKIN

To amen dod Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Improve revenue collection and to provide that a taxpayer conscientiously opposed to

participation in war may elect to have such taxpayer's income. estate, or gift tax payments spent for nonmilitary purposes to create

the United States Peace Tax Fund to receive such tax payments,

and for other purposes.

April 19, 1994-Statement of Senator Hatfield introucing this bill

(Congressional Record S4472).

June 6, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

&. 2029 Apr. 19, 1994

MR. BREAUX AND MESSRS. CHAFEE, COHEN, COCHRAN. GORTON.

GRAHAM. JOHNSTON, Ho~uNGs, Ms. MiKuLsKI. MITCHELL, MwtKowsKi, ROBB. SARBANES, STEVENS

7*o amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the taxable

sale or use, without penalty, of dyed diesel fuel with respect to recreational boaters.

Apr. 19. 1994-Statement of Senator Breaux Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4472).

June 6, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 2030 Apr. 19, 1994

MR. ROTH AND MESSRS. BLnlNS, COATS, COCHRAN, DuRENBEROER,

GREGo, KEMPTHoRNE, HATCH, Low', LUGAR, MACK, PRESSLER,

SHELBY, SmrrH, WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the tax rate

for certain small businesses, and for other purposes.

"Small Business Investment and Growth Act"

Apr. 19, 1994-Statement of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Congressional Record S4473).

June 6,1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 2041 Apr. 21, 1994

MR. LAU7TENDERO AND MESSRS. GRASSLEY, Ms. MIKUISK, ROTH

To encourage beneficiary developing countries to provide adequate

protection of intellectual property rights, and for other purposes.

"Rights of Intellectual Property Owners Fairness Facilitation Act of

'9940,

Apr. 21, 1994-Statement of Senator Lautenberg Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4735).

June 6, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

Apr. 26, 1994

MR. GORTON

Entitled the Recreational Boating Safety Program Funding Improvement Act.

Apr. 26. 1994-Statement of Senator Gorton Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S4891).

June 6, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

8. 2057 May 3, 1994

MR. KOHL AND MESSRS. EXON. FORD, GRASSLEY

To replace the Aid to Families With Dependent Children Program

under title IV of the Social Security Act and a portion of the food

stamp program under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 with a block

grant to give the States the flexibility to create innovative welfare

to work programs, and for other purposes.

We~ffare to Work Act of 1994 "

May 3, 1994-Statement of Senator Kohl introducing this bill (Congressional Record S5049).

June 6, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 2070 May 4, 1994

MR. KOHL. AND ME~SSRs. ExoN, GASSLEY, HATCH, HEaIN,

MATHEWS, SIMON

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject

to Federal hours of limitation.

May 4, 1994-Statement of Senator Kohl Introducing this bill (Congressional Record S5180).

June 6, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

S. 2081 May 5, 1994

MR. GREGa AND MR. Lorr

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat .ecycling facilities as exempt facilities under the tax-exempt bond rules, and for

other purposes.

"Environmental Inftastructure Financing Act of 1994"

May 5, 1994-Statement of Senator Gregg introducing this bill (Congressional Record S5301).

June 6, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

110
SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMIlTEE

S. 2085 May 6,199 4

MRS. Hu~rcmsoN AND MESSRS. BROWN, CRAIG, D'AMAT

To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to establish a 2-digit fingerprint matching identification system in order

to prevent multiple enrollments by an individual for benefits under

such act, and for other purposes.

"Wefaire Anlifraud Act of 1994"

May 6, 1994-Statement of Senator Hutchison introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5369).

June 6, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 2090 May 10, 1994

MR. Mrrawi.L AND KENNEDY, MR. WOFFORD

To provide negotiating authority for a trade agreement with Chile, but

to apply fast track procedures only to such an agreement that con- tains certain provisions relating to worker rights and the government.

"Chile Free Trade Agreement Negotiating Act of 1994"

May 10, 1994-Statement of Senator Mitchell introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5449).

June 6, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTh.

S. 2098 May 10, 1994

MR. GRAMM AND MRS. HUTrCHISON. MESSRS. LorrT, MCCAIN, MURKowsKI, LUGAR, SHELBY

To amend section 217 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide that military moving expense reimbursements are excluded

from income without regard to the deductibility of the expenses reimbursement.

May 10, 1994-Statement of Senator Gramm introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5461I).

June 6, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 2103 May 11, 1994

MR. MCCAIN

To make the provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 applicable to Cambodia.

May 11, 1994-Statement of Senator McCain introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5558).

June 6, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

S. 2117 May 17, 1994

S. 2122 May 17, 1994

MR. COHEN

To improve the public and private financing of long-term care and to

strengthen the public safety net for elderly and non-elderly disabled

individuals who lack adequate protection against long-term care expenses, and for other purposes.

"Public/Private Long-Term Care Partnership Act of 1994"

May 17, 1994-Statement of Senator Cohen introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5834).

S. 2130 May 18, 1994

MR. FAIRCLOTrH AND MESSRS. BENNETT-, BROWN, BURNS, CRAIG,

D'AMATO, DOLE, GRASSLEY, HATCH, HELMS, KEMPTHORNE,

LorrT, MACK, MCCAIN, MCCONNELL, NICKLES, PRESSLER, SMITH,

THURMOND, WALLOP

To restore the American family, reduce illegitimacy, and reduce welfare dependence.

"Welfare Reform Act of 1994"

May 19, 1994-Statement of Senator Faircloth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6123).

June 6, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

III

May 19, 1994

MR. DOLE AND MESSRS. BREAUX, GRASSLHY

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the death benefit limits for certain policies purchased to cover payment of burial

expenses or In connection with prearranged funeral expenses.

S. 2134

MR. BOXER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the

application of the luxury automobile excise tax the value of components required for a vehicle to be powered by clean-burning fuel,

and for other purposes.

May 17, 1994-Statement of Senator Boxer introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S5759).

June 6, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.
SENATE BRIS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

& 2143 May 23,019

MR. MrraiW.L AND MR. HouLn40

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a value

added tax and to use the receipts from the tax to reduce the Federal

budget deficit and Federal debt and to finance health care reform.

"Deficit and Debt Reduction and Health Care Financing Act of

1994"

May 23, 1994-Statement of Senator Mitchell introducing this bill

(Congressional Rc~cord S6197).

July 8, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 214" May 24, 199

MR. JEFFORDS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special

valuation of sensitive environmental areas for estate tax purposes,

and for other purposes.

"Wetlands and Green Space Preservation Assistance Act of 1993"

May 24, 1994-Statement of Senator Jeffords introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6290).

June 6, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 2149 May 25, 1994

MR. COHEN

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a special

enrollment period under part B of the Medicare Program for certain

military retirees and dependents living near military bases that are

closed and to provide for the payment by the Department of Defense of the late enrollment penalty imposed on such enrollment,

and for other purposes.

June 6, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 2159 June 7, 1994

MRS. MURRAY

To amend title 46, United States Code, to prevent certain masters and

seaman from being taxed on wages by more than one State or political subdivision thereof, and for other purposes.

"Transportation Employee Equitable Treatment Act of 1994"

June 7, 1994-Statement of Senator Murray introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6522).

June 17, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, Labor.

&. 2160 June 7,994M

9

S.-2161 June 7, 199

MR. RIEGLE AND MESSRS. FEINUOLD, PRYOR, SIMON

To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to Improve work incentives for people with disabilities.

"Social Security Disability Amendments Act of 1994"

June 7, 1994-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill (Congressional Record S6531I).

June 17, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

LAbor.

S. 2165 June 8, 1994

I

MR. ROTH AND MR. LAUTNBERG

To Improve the protection of Intellectual property rights through the

implementation of the Uruguay Round Agreements, and for other

purposes.

June 9. 1994-Statement of Senator Roth Introducing this bill (Congressional Record S6748).

June 17, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTIR.

112

June 9, 1994

MR. RIEGL AND MESSRS. COCHRAN, JEFFRDS, HATCH, STEVENS

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction

for qualified adoption expenses, and for other purposes.

"Fairness for Adopting Families Act"

June 8, 1994-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill (Congressional Record S6602).

June 17, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S. 2173

MR. DANFORTH AND MR. BORE~N

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to replace the corporate

income tax with a broad-based business activities tax, to provide

relief from such tax for individuals with moderate incomes, and for

other purposes.

"Comprehensive Tax Restructuring and Slmplyfiation of 1994"

June 7, 1994-Statement of Senator Danforth introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6523).

June 17, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, LAbo.

0
SENATE BRIS REFERRED) TO CONMffMIT

S. 2176 Juane 9, 1994

Ma. GRSLmaY

To amend tide XVIII of the Social Security Act to providefor-a fiveyear extension of the medicare-dependent, small, rural hospital payment provisions, and for othe purposes.

June 9,.199-Statement of Seniator Grassley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S6753).

June 17, 1994-Comments requested frm 0OMB, Treasury, HHS.

&. 2179 Juane 149,1"4

Ma. PAcKwooo AND Mussts. BALJCIS, HATcH

To amend the Revenue Act of 1987 to provide a permanent extension

of the trnsition rule for certain publiclytraded partnerships.

June 17, 1994--Commewnts requested from 0MB, Treasury.

& 2214 Juane 20, 1994

MR. Ranom AND MMs. BoxER

To amend the Social Security Act to establish grants for States to

carry out Children's Ombudsman programs, and for other purposes.

"'Children's Ombsudman Act"

June 20. 1994-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S7150).

July 8, 1994-Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

S. 2224 June 21, 1994

MI. MOYNIHAN AND MESSRS. BRBALIx, DAsmaL, DoDD, KENNEY,

MFntHELLRocwEPuea (By REQuEST

To amend the Social Security Act, the Food Stamp Act of 1977, and

other relevant statutes to redesign the program of aid to families

with dependent children to establish a program that provides timelimited, tranitional assistance, prepares individuals for and requires

employment, prevents dependency, and overhauls the child support

enforcement mechanism at both the Federal and State levels. and

for other purposes.

"Work and Responsibility Act otf 1994"

June 21, 1994-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S7264).

July 13, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HAS,

Labor.

July 13, 1994-Hearing by the Pull Committee.

S& 2228 June 22, 1994

MR. Lo~r

To suspend temporarily the duty on certain textile-manufacturing machinery.

July 8, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB,

Commerce, ITC. USTR.

Aug. 15, 1994-Comments received from ITC.

S. 2239

Treasury, HHS, State,

June 24, 1994

MR. PRYOR AND MR. SASSER

To implement pharmaceutical marketplace reform, and for othe putpoam.

"Pharmaceutical Marketplace Reform Act of 1994"

June 24, 1994-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill (Congressional Record S7638).

July 8, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HAS, State,

Commerce,.ITC, USTR.

S. 2245 Juan. 28, 1994

MR. LAwENBER AND MR. HAR~iCN

To provide additional methods of recovering costs to the Federal Government health care programs attributable to tobacco related illnesses and diseases, and for other purposes.

"Medicare and Medicaid Third Party Liability Act"

June 28, 1994-Statement of Senator Lautenberg introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S7784).

July 8, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treaury, HAS.

S.22o46 June 28, 1994

Mit. DORGAN AND Mats. BoXE, MESSRtS. Hmmbs. INoumI(YBnKm,

AUTENBER, LEAY, MLIRKOWSKI, ROBB, THURMOND

To require the Secretary of fth Treasury to include organ donation information with Individual income tax refund payments.

"Organ Donation Insert Card Act"

June 28, 1994-Statement of Senator Dorgan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S7786.).

July 8, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treaury.

S. 2250 Jun. 30, 1994

MRtS. BOXER AND MRtS. PENSTEIN

To amend the Internl Revenue Code of 1986 to permit tax-exempt

financing of certain transportation facilities.

June 30, 1994--Statement of Senator Boxer introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8100).

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S. 2250-Continued

July 8, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

&. 2252 June 30, 19941

MR. HATCH AND MESSRS. BENiiEWr, INouYE, MCCAIN

To amend section 17 of the Act of August 27, 1954 (25 U.S.C. 667p),

relating to the distribution and taxation of assets and earnings, to

clarify that distributions of rents and royalties derived from assets

held in continued trust by the Goverrnment. and paid to the mixedblood members of the Ute Indian tribe, their Ute Indian heirs, or

Ute IIrdian legatees, are not subject to Federal or State taxation at

the thine of distribution, and for other purposes.

"Ute Indian Tax Status Act"

June 30, 1994-Statemnent of Senator Hatch introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8105).

July 8, 1994-Comnments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

& 2256 June 30, 1994

MR. Rown

To exclude from Federal income taxation amounts received in settlement of refund claims for State and local income taxes on Federal

retirement benefits which were not subject to State or local income

taxation on the same basis as State or local retirement benefits.

June 30, 1994-Statement of Senator Robb introducing this bill (Congressional Record S81I 10).

July 8, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 2260 July 1, 1994

MR. MnrFHELL AND MESSRS. DECoNcIN, PEINOOLD HELMS, KENNEDY, LEAHY, LEviN, MACK, METZENDAUM, SARBANES,

WEU.STONE

To provide conitions for renewing nondiscriminatory (most-favorednation) treatment for the People's Republic Of China.

"United States-China Act of 1994"

July 1, 1994-Statement of Senator Mitchell introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8382).

July 8, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS, State,

Commerce, ITC, USTh.

S. 2263 July 1, 1994

MR. WOFFRRD AND MRS. BoxER. MESSRS. BRADLEY, CAMPBELL,

DoDD, HARKIN, KENNEDY, KER.RY, LEAHY, LEVIN, MEI7.ENAUM,

MS. MIKULSKi, RtEaLE

To provide for the establishment of a working group on trade-related

worker rights and labor standards as part of the General Agreement

on Tariffs and Trade, and for other purposes.

"Worker Rights and Labor Standards Trade Act of 1994"

July 1, 1994-Statement of Senator Wofford introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8389).

July 8, 1994-Comments requested from OMB. Treasury, HHS, State,

Commerce. ITC. USTR.

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S. 2278 July 12, 1994

MR. StMON

To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend certain provisions relating to the production incentive certificates for producers in the insular possessions, and for other purpose.

July 12, 1994-Statement of Senator Simon introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8824).

Sept. 16, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTh.

S. 2282 July 13, 1994

MR. KERRY

To amend title V of the Trade Act of 1974 to provide incentives for

developing countries to develop and implement strong environmental protection programs, and for other purposes.

"Sustainable Development Through Trade Act of 1994'

July 13, 1994-Statement of Senator Kerry Introducing this bill (Congressional Record S8909).

Sept. 16, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC, USTh. a

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&2253 July 14, 1994

ML SHELBY AND Momss. HBmuN, HoLuzosMuRKowsKI, REID,

RMom ,STVNSm, THURMOD

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of prosat cancer screening and certain drug treatment services under part B of the medicare program, to amend chapter 17

of tidle 38, United Staow Code, to provide for coverage of such

screening and servicess under the programs of the Department of

Veterans Affairs, and to expand research and education programs

of the National Institutes of Health and the Public Health Service

relting to prostate can=e.

"Prostae Cance Diagnosis and Tieaimnt Act of 1994"

July 14, 1994-Statement of Senato Shelby introducing this bill

*(Congressional Record S9034).

Sept. 16,1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

& 2297 July 14, 1994

Mat. HA~cH AND MESSR. BENNmr, COCHRtAN, ExoN

To amend fth Internal Revenue Code of 1986 tosimplify the assessment and collection of the excise tax on arrows.

July 14, 1994-Statement of Senator Hatch introducing this bill (Congressiona Record S9041).

Sept. 16,1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

&.22K July 15, 1994

MR. Gouuo AND MEssas. CoCHW4,. D'AMATo

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a foster

care provider and a qualified foster individual may share the same

home.

"Foster Care Living Arrangements Act of 1994k

Sept. 16,1994Comments requested from OMB', Treasury.

52290 July 15, 1994

MR. HATCH

To repeal the increase in withholding from supplemental wage payments included in the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993.

July 15, 1994-Statement of Senator Hatch introducing this bill (Congressional Record S9122).

Sept. 16, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

& 2M93 MYtly 181994

MR. KERRY

To modify the negotiatingl objectives of the United States for future

trade agreements, and for other purposes.

July 18, 1994-Statement of Senator Kerry introducing this bill (Congressional Record S9180).

Sept. 16. 1994-Comments requested fornOm MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce ITC, USTh.

&. 2301 July 21, 1994

MR. Roam AND MEssits. AKAKA, BENNETFBiDEN, BOND, BattE,

BREux, BROWN, BRYAN, BtumNs, CAMPBELL. COATS, CoCHRA,

CRAIG, D'AmATrO, DECONCINI, DowD, DOLE, EXON, FAJRCLOTH,

MRS. PINtEIN, Poiw, GRAMM. ORAssLEY, GREGG, HATCH, HATFwiED, HEJUNHuLms, HoWNms, MRS. Hwrrn~soN, ImouwY,

JOHNSTN, KEMPFoRNE KOHL, LALFFNDER, LIEERMANLow.,

LuoAR, MACK, MCCONNELL, MS. MIKuLsKJ, Ms. MOSELEYBRAuN, MuRuowsiu, NICKLES. NuNN, PELL, PRESSLER, RIEGLE

ROBB, SHELBY, SIMON, SIMPSON, SMrrH, SpEcrER, STEvENS,

THURmoND, WALLOP, WARNER

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage savings

and investment through Individual retirement accounts, and for

other purposes.

"Savings and Investment Incentive Act of 1994"

July 21, 1994-Statement of Senator Roth introucing this bill (Congressional Record S9446).

Sept. 16,1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, Labor.

S. 2304 July 21, 1994

MR. BRADLEY AND MR. WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phase out the tax

subsidies for alcohol fuels involving alcohol produced from feedstocks eligible to receive Federal agricultural subsidies.

July 21, 1994-Statement of Senator Bradley introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S9446).

Sept. 16, 1994-Comments requested from OMB., Treasury.

S. 2310 July 21, 1994

MR. CONRAD AND MESSRtS. CRAIG, DASCHLE, DORGAN, INOUYE

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise existing regulations concerning the conditions of payment under part B

of the medicare program relating to anesthesia services furnished

by certified registered nurse aneathetists, and for other purposes.

July 21, 1994-Statement of Senator Conrad introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S9469).

Sept. 16, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS.

115
SENATE BIS REFEREE TO COMMITFE

&8Is1s Jul 24,1994

ML JOHNS

To suspend emorriy the duty on Cl. Pigment Yellow 139.

SepL 16, 1994-Comments requested from OMB, Treaury, HHS,

Stafte Qinmerme ITC, USRn.

& 2317 Jul 26, 1994

MR. JOHN

To suspend temporarily the duty on nickel isoindoline pigment.

Sept. 16. 1994- Comments requi~ted from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, COMMe rce F USrh

L 233 July 29,1994

MR. BnOwN

To provide that for taxable year beginning before 198 the Federal

Income tax deductibility of Rlight training expenses shall be determined without regard to whether such expenses were reimbursed

through certain veterans educational assistance allowances.

July 29, 1994-Statement of Senator Brown introducing this bill

(Congressiona Record S10143).

L 2342 July 29, 19941

MR. DOROAN AND MESSRS. CONRAD, DASCHL, FntNOOL, LEVIN,

REID, SIMON. WeUSTONE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the collection of taxe of United States persons moving production abroad

and foreign persons doing business in the United States, and for

othe Purposes

"Foreign Tax Com~pliance Act of 1994"

July 29, 1994-Statement of Senato Dorgan introducing this bill

(Congrssional Record S10147).

Sept. 16,1994-Comments requested from OMB, Treasury, Labor.

& 2351 Aug. 2,1994

MR. MOYNIHIAN

To achWei universal health insurance coverage, and for other purpoSW.

"Health Security Act'

Aug. 2, 1994-O0riginal measure reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan. (S. Rept. No. 103-323).

Aug. 16, 1994-Senate continued consideration taking action on

amendments proposed thereto, as follows:

L. 23S1-Couiatsinu

Dodd AmenCdmentI No. 2361 (to Amdt. No. 2560). to promote early and

effective health care services for pregnant women and children. (55

yeas to 42 nays).

Aug. 17, 1994--Senate continued consideration taking action on

amendments proposed thereto, as folows:

Nkklce/Moynihafl Amendment No. 2563 (to Amdt. No. 2560). to provide for general enforcement of employer requirements. (100 yeas).

Aug. 18, 1994-Senate continued consideration taking action on

amendments proposed thereto, as follows:

AAW.

Dauchie Modifed Amendment No. 2564 (to Amdr. No. 2560). to improve the access of individuals in rural areas to quality health care

(94 yeas to 4 nays).

Mack Amendment No. 2568 (to Amdt. No. 25W0). to assure that decisions critical to the health anid well-being of all Americans be made

with public knowledge and not in secret. (100 yeas).

Mitchell Amendment No. 2569 (to Amdt. No. 25W0). to clarify the

grounds for the nonrenewal or termination, of a health plan in the

event of the nonpayment of premiums. (Voice vote).

Aug. 19. 1994-Senate continued consideration taking action on

amendments proposed thereto, as follows:

Hutchison Amendment No. 2571 (to Amdt. No. 25W0). to strike Section

1423, which imposes a 15 percent tax upon all of a State's community rated premiums. (Voice vote).

Harkin Modified Amendment No. 2572 (to Amdt. No. 2560). to permit

health plans to make flexible service options available under the

standard benefit package. (Voice vote).

S. 2366 Aug. 5, 1994

MR. HATcH

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the tax-exempt status of Christa, McAuliffe Fellowships.

Aug. 5. 1994-Statement of Senator Hatch introducing this bill (Congressional Record S10879).

Sept. 16,1994.-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S. 2374 (Not Referred) Aug. 11, 1994

DOLW/ACK WOOD

To improve the United States private health care delivery system and

Federal health care programs, to control health care costs, to guarantee access to health Insurance coverage for all Americans, and

for other purposes.

Aug. 11, 1994--Read the second time and placed on the calendar.

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&am3 Aug& I2X 1990I

ML. B04GAMAN

To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide parity between the United

Staoe std certain free trade agreement Countries with respect to the

exa Itio for personal andl household effets purchased abroad by mewrN'n resident, and for other purposes.

Aug. 12. 1994-tatment of Senitor Blagaman introducing this bill

(Congrssknal Record S 11479 ). Sept. 16. 1994- Comments requested from OMB, Treasury, HHS,

stoew Commerce Ml~ USmh

L.2466 Aug. 199,194

ML. MOSSMD-BRAUN

Tb unend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the nonrecognition of gain on long-term real property which Is involuntary converted as the result of the exercise of eminent domain, without

regard so whether the replacement property is similar or of like

kind.

Au&. 19, 1994-Staement of Senator Moseley-Braun introducing this

bill (Cnrsional 1 Record S 12217).

Sept. 16. 1994Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commnerce IT USIR.

L 241S Aug. 23, 19941

ML. D)ODD AND Messs. BOREN. MRS. BoxER, BumpERS, HATCH

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 relating to the treatment

of partnership investment expenses under tie alternative minimum

taL

Aug. 23, 1994-Statement of Shiawo Dodd introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S12384).

Sept. 19,1994--Commnents requested from 0MB, Treasury.

& 2440 SepI. 19, 1994

ML. PRYOR

Entitled fth "POOSPeCtive Payment System for Nursing Facilities."

"Prospective Pazynent System for Nursing Facilities'

Sept. 19, 1994-Statement of Senator Pryor introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 12963).

Oct. 21, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

& 2W4 Mope. 21, 1994

& 2449 Sept. 219 1994

MR. PSINO0OLD

To modify the estate recovery provisions of the medicaid program to

give States the option to recover the costs of home and communitybased services for Individuals over age 55, and for other purposes.

Oct. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

& 2450 Sept. 23s 1994

MR. LAUENEERo

To prohibit delinquent taxpayers from receiving Federal benefits or

employment, and for other purposes.

"'Tax Compliance Enforcement Act of 1994"

Sept. 23, 1994-Statement of Senator Lautenberg introducing this bili

(Congressional Record S13283).

Oct. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

&-2460 Sept. 26s 1994

MR. CHAFES AN4D MESSRS. BOND, COATS, CONRAD. DANFORTH.

DECoNCoNI, DORoAN, DuRENDERoER. MRS. FEINSTEIN FORD,

GRAHAM, HuzuN, MRS. HUTCHISON. KENNEDY, KERREY. KOHL,

MACK, MCCONNEU.,. MS. MOSELEY-BRAUN. SIMON, WEILLSTONS

To extend for an additional two years dhe period during which medicare select policies may be Issued.

Sept. 26, 1994-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S13351).

Oct. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

117

MR. DANFORTH AND MESSRS. BAUCWS, BotSN, BRRAIJX. CHAFED

Dasmus, PprYon, RtSOLD Rom, WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 19116 to limit the applicabilIty of the generation-skippIng transfer tax.

Sept. 19. 199-Statment of Senator Danforth Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 13095).

Oct. 21, 1994-4Comments requese~,d from 0MB, Treasury.
SENATE BLLDR"REFRRED TO CONMhfrrEg

&W6 sept. 27,6 99

MR. MnMUiu AND MesUM. MOYNIHAN, PACKWOOD (BY REQUWM

To approve and Implement the trad agreements concluded in the

Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations; to the Committee

on the Judiciary, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For.

*estry, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Labor and Human Resources jointly,

pursuant to the order of 19 U.S.C. 2191(cXlI).

"4Uruguay Round Agreements A ctf

Sept. 27, 1994-Statement of Senator Mitchell introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S13454).

Oct. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce. ITCUSTR.

Sept. 29, 1994-Ordered favorably reported.

Oct. 3, 1994-By unanimous consent of the Senate. the Committee

on Financ was authorized until 12 noon. on November 22, 1994,

to compile the committee reports on S. 2467, to approve and implement the trade agreements concluded in the Uruguay Round of

multilateral trade negotiations, or its House companion, and have

until 3 p~m., on November 22, 1994, to report either S. 2467 or

the House companion,

Oct. 4, 1994--Committee on Agriculture ordered reported without

amendment and without recnommendation.

Nov. 22, 1994-Jointly reported to the Senate by the Committees on

lFinance, Agriculture, and Governmental Affairs without amendmeat (5, Rept. No. 103-412).

Nov. 22, 1994-Placed on the Senate Calendar (See H.R. 5110).

& 2476 Sept. 29, 1994

MR. CHAFEE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage individuals to save through individual retirement accounts, and for other

purposes.

"Indviv&ua Retirement Account Equity and Enhancement Act of

1994"#

Sept. 29, 199-Statement of Senator Chafee introducing this bill

(Contgressional Record S513712).

Oct. 21. 1994--Comments requested from OMB, Treasury.

S& 2477 Sept. 29, 1994

Mi. Gason

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to preserve family-held

forest lands, and for other purposes.

"Family Forestlond Preservation Tax Act of 1994"

Sept. 29, 1994--Statement of Senator Gregg introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1371 2).

Oct. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

4 S.I 5 Sept. 30, 994

MR. DURENBERUER

To ensure economic equity for American women and their families

by promoting fairness in the workplace; creating new economic op.

portunities for women workers and women business owners; helping workers better meet the competing demands of work and family; and enhancing economic self-sufficiency through public and

private pension reform and Improved child support enforcement.

"Economic Equity Act"

Oct. 6, 1994-Statement of Senator Durenberger introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 14490).

Oct. 21, 1994-Comnments requested from 0MB, Tresury, HHS,

Labor.

S. 2523 Oct . IM99

MRt. WALLOP

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain foreign pension plans to invest in t~he United States on a nontaxable

basis.

Oct. 6, 1994-Statement of Senator Wallop introducing this bill (Con- gressional Record S14505).

Oct. 21, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

S.*2528 Oct. 6, 199

MRS. FEINaSTEIN AND MESSRS. SASSER, PeaL

To improve and strengthen the child support collection system.

"Child Support Responsibility Act of 1994'

Oct. 6, 1994-tatement of Senator Feinstein introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S1451).

Oct. 21, 1994-Comments requested fornom MB, Treasury, HHS,

Labor.

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MR. KoHL, AND MR. CHAFES

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction

for health insurance coats of self-employed Individuals, to Increase

the taxes on tobacco products, and for othe purposes.

Sept. 30, 1994-Statement of Senator Kohl Introducing this bill (Congressional Record S 13836).

Oct. 21, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, Labor.

I

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SENATE BUIS REFERRED TO COMMITFEE

&. 2529 Oct. Go199

MR. GRAHAM

lb amend fide X1 of the Social Security Act with respect to certain

criminal penalties for acts involving the medicare program or State

health caue programs.

Oct. 6. 1994-Statement of Senator Graham Introducing this bill

(Congresional Record S1452).

Oct. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury. HHS.

&. 2532 Oct. 6,199

MR. ROTH AND Massas. BoREN, COATs, SimoN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the establsbmet of medical savings accounts for individuals covered by

certain high deductible health plans.

"Medical Savings Account Tax lncendve Act"

Oct. 6, 1994-Statement, of Senator Roth introducing this bill (Con-

£ressional Record S1452). Oct. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Tresawy, HHS.

&. 2540 Oct. 7, 1994

ML. FARKiN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for taxpayer

empowerment, and for othe purposes.

"Tarpyer mF.Poiw,,mew Act"

Oct. 21, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

S.2552 Oct. 7, 1994

MjL Ramh

To amend fth Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the earned income credit to illegal aliens and to prevent fraudulent claims for

the earned income credit.

"IVllegal Alien Credit Denial Act"

Oct. 7, 1994-Staemnent of Senator Roth introducing fthi bill (Con.

gressional Record S 14876).

Oct. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury.

&.2M5 Oct. 7,199

MR. DANFORM

To provide for the portability of validly executed advance directives,

to provide patients with a better understanding of their health care

choices and to promote study of the quality of care for the gravely

or terminally Oll or Injured, and for other purposes.

Oct. 21, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS.

18.2557 OC t. 8,IM9

MR. Swrsor4

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the 80-percent limitation on fth deductible portion of meal expenses.

Oct. 8, 1994-Statement of Senator Simpson Introucing this bill

(Congressional Record S 15037).

Oct. 21, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury.

&. 2567 Dec. 1,1994

MR. GORTON AND MEssits. BRtYAN, MCCAIN

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exemption for commercial aviation from the transportation fuels tax.

Dec. 1, 1994-Statement of Senator. Gorton Introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 15428).

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S& Re&, 12 Jan. 21o 199

MR. PRESSLR AND MESSRS. CRAIG, GRASSLEY, HmquN, WAtLLOP

Expressing the sense of the Senate that meaningful reforms with respect to agricultural subsidies must be achieved in the GA7T negotiations.

Jan. 21. 1993-Statement of Senator Pressler introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S630).

S.Ru. 56 Feb. 2l19M

MR. MOYNIHAN

An original resolution authorLA 'on expenditures by the Committee

on Finance.

Feb. 2, 1993--Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Feb. 2. 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan (without

written report.)

&. Rus. 60 Feb. 3, 199

Mit. D'AMATO

Supporting United States requests to reopen the December 20, 1991

draft final tests in the Uruguay Round to address areas of particular

concern to U.S. manufactures, environmental and consumer groups.

S. Ru. 64 Feb. 4,t199

MR. LUoA AND MESSRS. BAUCUS. BENNETT, BOND, BOREN,

BREAux. BROWN. BURNS, COATS. COCHRAN, CovERDELL, CRAIG,

D'AMAT, DANRRTH, DOLE, DOMENIC, DuRNBERGER GORTON,

GRAMM, GRASSLEY. GREGG. HATCH, HATFIELD, Hu.ms, JEmPRDS,

JOHNSTON, (EmmPToRN, MRS. HUTCHISON, LMTr, MATHEWS,

McCMiN, MCCONNELL, NicICLES PRESSLE, ROTH, SHELBY, SimpSON, SmMIT, THuRMOND. ALLO, WARNERt

Expressing the sense of the Senate that increasing the effective rate

of taxation by lowering the estate tax exemption would devastate

homeowners, farmers, and small business owners, further hindering

the creation of jobs and economic growth.

Feb. 4, 199-Statement of Senator Lugar Introducing this bill (Congressional Record S 1495).

S. Re&. 66 Feb. 4,v199

MR. AKAKA

Expressing the opposition of the Senate to the imposition of an import

fee on crude oil and refined petroleum products.

Feb. 4. 1993-Statement of Senator Akaka introducing this bill (Congressional Record S 1498).

S. Res. 74 Feb. 25, 993

MR. PELL AND MESSRS. CHAFEE. COHEN, D'AMATo, DODD, GREGG.

JEPoRDS, KENNEDY, KERRY, LAUTrENERO., LIEBERMAAN, MrrciwELL, RoTH, SMrrm

Expressing the opposition of the Senate to the imposition of a fee on

or in-kind storage diversion requirement for imported crude oil and

refined petroleum products.

Feb. 25. 1993-Statement of Senator Pell introducing this bill (Congressional Record S2153).

Mar. 26, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB. Treasury, State.

Commerce. ITC, USTRt.

S. Res. 126 June 30, 199

MR. MOYNIHAN AND MESSRS. BAUCUS. BYRD, DANIVRnH. DASCHLE.

MRS. FEINSTEIN, HoLUiNoS, KENNEDY. KERRY, LEviN, Ms. MiKULSKI, RiEGLE, ROCKEFELLER

To express the sense of the Senate that the identification of trade liberalization priorities under "Super 301 " should be made permanent.

June 30, 1993-Statement of Senator Moynihan introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S8347, S8364).

S. Re& 128 July 1, 199

MR. LAIYFENBERO AND MEssRS. AKAKA, BENNETT, BIDEN, BRYAN,

CAMPBELL, COCHRAN, CONRAD, DECoNCINI MRS. FEINsTEIN

HARKIN, HESU, INOUYE, JEIFORDS, LEAHY, LIE.BERMAN,

MEI-zENBAUM, Ms. MosELEY-BRAuN, MRS. MURRAY, NICKLE,

ROCKEFEI.LER, SHELBY. SIMON, WOPPORD

Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the protection to be accorded United States copyright-based industries under agreements

entered Into pursuant to the Uruguay round of trade negotiations.

July 1. 1993-Statement of Senator Lautenberg introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S9527).

121
SENATE RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMIFEE

S.1Re&197 Mar. 23, 1994

MR. BAUCUS AND MESSRS. BRA~ux, FoRD, WARNER, MS. MIKULSKI,

WOFFORD

To promote clean air and to prevent the import of "dirty" gasoline

Into the United States.

Apr. 21, 1994-Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, EPA.

Mar. 25, 1994-Statement of Senator Baucus introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S3987).

122
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S.J. ReL 106 July 1, 1993

MR. COATS

Approving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of Romania.

June 1. 1993-Statement of Senator Coats introducing this bill (Congressional Record S8525).

54J. Ru. 110 July 13, 1993

MR. MnrIHELL AmD MR. DOLE (BY REQUEST)

Approving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of Romania.

Oct. 14. 1993-Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably re-

- ported without amendment

Oct. 18, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Moynihan without

amendment (S. Rept. No. 103-159).

Oct. 21, 1993--Senate passed H.J. Res. 228 in lieu of this measure.

Oct. 25, 1993-Senate indefinitely postponed S.J. Res. 110.

123
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTlEE

S. Con. Res. 17 Mar. 11, 199

MR. PRESSLER AND MR. GRASSLEY

To express the sense of the Congress that ethanol and mass fuels

other than ethanol not be subject to any new energy tax.

S. Con. Res. 18* Mar. 12, 199

MR. SAUSER

Setting forth the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for

fiscal years 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998.

Mar. 12, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Sasser (S. Rept. No.

103-19).

Mar. 18, 1993--Senate taking action on amendments, under Finance

jurisdiction, proposed thereto, as follows:

Adopted:-

Markin Modffled Amendment No. 181, to express the sense of the Senate that the revenue figures set forth in this resolution do not assume an increase in inland barge fuel taxes beyond those increases

already scheduled in current law.

Rejeced:*

Nickles Amendment No. 182. to eliminate the energy tax and offset

lost revenues by reducing spending increases.

Mar. 23, 1993--Senate taking action on amendments, under Finance

jurisdiction, proposed thereto, as follows:

Rejected:

Welistone Amendment No. 52. to express the sense of the Senate that

any increase in revenues set forth in this resolution do not assume

an energy tax or fee on nonconventional fuels.

Gorton Amendment No. 209, to delete the increases in the Inland Waterways diesel fuel user fee and offset the revenue losses by reducing domestic discretionary increases by an equivalent amount.

Murkowskl Amendment No. 203. to conformn the budget resolution

with the assumption that the assumed Btu tax not apply to aviation

fuel.

Pressler Amendment No. 210. to express the sense of the Senate that

no small business, family farm, or family ranch have its taxes increased to fulfill the requirements of this concurrent resolution.

Mar. 24, 1993-Senate taking action on amendments, under Finance

jurisdiction, proposed thereto, as follows:

0Not referred to Finanice.

S. Con. Res. 18 *-Contlnued

Rejectee

Lott Amendment No. 240, to strike the proposed tax increase on Social

Security income, and to provide that the revenue reduction is offset

by a reduction in proposed new spending.

Dole Amendment No. 258, in the. nature of a substitute.

Craig Amendment No. 197, to repeal the Davis-Bacon Act.

Mar. 25, 1993-Senate agreed to companion measure H. Con. Res.

64 in lieu of this measure, after striking all after the resolving

clause and inserting in lieu thereof the text of S. Con. Res. 18, by

yea-nay vote, 54-45, after taking action on amendments, under Finance jurisdiction. proposed thereto, as follows:

Rejected:-

Brown Amendment No. 208, to reduce function 600 to reflect an

elimination of FeAcral unemployment insurance subsidies to

wealthy individuals with annual net taxable incomes over

$120,000.

Gramm Amendment No. 246, to exempt proprietorships. partnerships,

and Subchapter S corporations from the proposed increase in the

marginal individual income tax rates.

Craig Amendment No. 223, to provide for an exclusion of hydroelectric power from any proposed new energy taxes.

S. Con. Res. 25 May 11, 1993

MR. DORGAN AND MR. BURNS

Expressing the sense of the Congress that China should purchase a

majority of its imported wheat from the United States in order to

reduce the trade imbalance between China and the United States.

S. Con. Res. 36 Aug. 6,199

MR. RIEGLE AND MESSRS. CONRAD, DORGAN, EXON, KERREY,

LIEBERMAN, MS. MOSE.LEY-BRAUN, RocKEFELLER, RoTH, SIMON

Expressing the sense of the Congress that United States truck safety

standards are of paramount importance to the implementation of the

North American Free Trade Agreement.

Aug. 6, l993-Statement of Senator Riegle introducing this bill (Congressional Record S 10934).

Aug. 24, 1993--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS,

State, Commerce, ITC. USTh, Labor.

Nov. 20. 1993-Finance Committee was discharged from further consideration of this measure.

Not referred to Financ.

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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO0 COMAMIrEE

S& Com. Ru. 36-Continued

Nov. 20, 1993-Resolution agreed to in the Senate without amendment and with a preamble by voice vote.

Nov. 21, 1993-Referred to the House Committee on Public Works

and Thinsportation.

&, Con. Res, 49 OCL 29, 1"9'3

MR. McCoonmmz AND MESSRS. FmaaRCTH Lmr, ROTH, WARNER

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Canadian quota regime on chicken imports should be removed as part of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations and that Canada's impo. sition of quotas on United States processed chicken violates article Xl of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Tlrade.

Oct. 29, 1993-Statemrent of Senator McConnell introducing this bill (Congressional Record S 14709).

S. Con. Re& 59 0 Feb. 2, 1994

MR. BuRms AND MESSRS. BRowN, COCHRAN, CRAto, FAIRLThm

GRAmm. HATCH, Lor-, Luo4Ut, MACK, MCCAJN, MURKowSYu, Nicc~nw, PRESSLERt, WALLOP

Expressing the sense of the Congress that any Federal Government

mandated health care reform should be on-budget.

Feb. 2, 1994-Statement of Senator Burns introducing this bill (Con- gressional Record S670).

L Con. Res. 61 Feb. 24t,194

MR. WOFFIO AND MESSRS. BOXER. BumpER., CAMPmEL, CONRAD, DECONCIN, DoRoAN, MRS. FEJNsmwU, JFwo~r)s, HEaiN,

INouYE KOHL,. LAurENBERO, LEvtN, RIEGLE, SARBANES

Expressing the sens of the Congress In support of the President's actions to reduce the trade imbalance with Japan.

Feb. 24, 1994-Statement of Senator Wofford introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S 1876). Mar. 24, 1994--Comments requested from 0MB, Treasury, HHS, State, Commerce, ITC, USTh.

&. Con. Ru. 63 0 Mar. 18, 1994

MR. SASSER

Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999.

Mar. 12, 1993-Reported to the Senate by Mr. Sasser (S. RepL No.

103-238).

Mar. 23, 1993--Senate taking action on amendments, under Finance

jurisdiction, proposed thereto, us follows:

0Not referred to Finance.

S. Con. I

AdopeeS

ha. 63 0-Condinued

Mar. 25, 1994-Senate passed H. Con. Res. 218, after striking all after the resolving clause and inserting in lieu thereof the text of

S.Con.Res. 63, Senate companion measure. as amended, and after taking action on further amendments, under Finance jurisdiction, proposed thereto, as follows:

Rejected.,

Sasser Modified Amendment No. 1602, in the nature of a substitute, and to express the sense of the Congress that health care reform

should contribute to deficit reduction.

S. Con. Rus. 73 July 27, 1994

MRS. FEINSTEIN AND MRS. BOXER, MESSRS. BREAUX, BUMPERS,

JOHNSTON, PRYOR

Expressing 

ment 

the sense of the Congress with respect to the announce- of the Japanese Food Agency that it does not intend to fulfill

its commitment to purchase 75,000 metric tons of United States

rice.

July 27, 1994-Statement of Senator Feinstein introducing this bill

(Congressional Record S9944).

Not referred to Finance.

126

A1

Dorgan/Feingold Amendment No. 1564. expressing the sense of the

Senate that domestic producers should not be asked to continue to bear an unfair share of the Federal income tax burden compared to foreign-controlled competitors and that Congress should move to

close tax loopholes that subsidize companies that move their plants outside the United States and that allow foreign corporations to do

business in the United States and avoid paying their fair share of

taxes.
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITT~lEE

JuY 21, 1993

Disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favoned-nation treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of

Chia.I

June 30.1993-Unfavorably reported by Ways and Means.

July 21, 1993-Failed passage in House (vote 105 to 318).

October 13, 199

To approve the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment with respect

to the products of Romania.

Oct. 12, 1993-P1assed by the House.

Oct. 21, 1993--C~ommittee on Finance discharged from further conskkaidxL

Oct. 21, 1993-Passed by the Senmae without amendment.

DILL SIGNED

Nov. 2,1993-Signed by the President.

(Publi Law 103-133)

IL Conm. Re&. 2180

Setting forth the congressional budget for the United

ment for fiscal year 199e]1996. 1997, 1998, 1999.

Mar. 8, 1993-Reporte to the Senate

103-428).

Mar. 11, 1994-Passed by the House.

Mar. 25, 1994--Passed by the Senate in

an amendment.

Mar. 8,1994

States Governby Mr. Sabo (H. Rept. No.

lieu of S. Con. Res. 63, with

*Notm rferred to Plnmce Comiee.

127

Hi. Rem.2W*

HiJ. Ru.L 228
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HOUSE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

ILM 566 Oct. 3, 1".4

lo limit State taxation ot certain pension income, and for other put.

POM

Oct. 3, 199-Passe by the House.

H1L 926 Feb. 2A,193

To extend the emergeny unemployment compensation program, and

for other purposes.

Feb. 24, 1993-Patssed by the House.

Mar. 3. 1993--Passed by the Senate after striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the text of S. 382, Senate

companion measure, after agreeing to committee amendment, and

taking action on amendments within Finance Committee jurisdiction:

Adep~et

MatcheffDole Amendment No. 68, to eliminate the cost of living adjustment for members of Congress in 1994.

RejciA&I

Packwood Amendment No. 66 (to committee amendment beginning on

page 4, line 10). to provide for the payment of unemployment benefits through the enactment of savings to stremline government

and enhance management efficiency. (By 57 yeas to 43 nays (Vote

No. 21). Senate tabled the amendment.)

Subsequently, S. 382 was indefinitely postponed.

BILL SIGNED

Mar. 4, 1993-Signed by the President.

(Public Law 103-6)

ILR. 1335*

Making emergency supplemental appropriations

ending September 30, 1993.

Mar. 19, 1993

for the fiscal year

Mar. 19, 1993--Passed by the House.

Mar. 23, 1993-Reported to Senate by Mr. Byrd with an amendment

in the nature of a substitute, without written report. Mar. 25, 199-Senate began consideration of this bill, with a committee amendment in the nature of a substitute.

Apr. 21, 1993--Passed by fth Senate including Byrd Amendment No.

283: advancing $4 billion to the Unemployment Trust Fund and

other funds.

BILL SIGNED

H.R. 13W5-Continued

Apr. 23, 199-Signed by the President.

(Public Low 103-24)

H.R. 1876 June 22, 1993

To provide for the President to enter into trade agreements to conclude the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations under

the auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, to extend tariff proclamation authority to carry out such agreements, and

to apply Congressional "fast track" procedures to a bill implementing such agreements.

June 22, 1993-Passed by the House.

June 23, 1993-Placed on the Senate Calendar.

June 30, 1993-Passed by the Senate in lieu of S. 1003.

DILL SIGNED

July 2, 1993-Signed by the President.

(Public Law 103-49)

HR 2264*

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 7

resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1994.

June 8,199

of the concurrent

May 27, 1993-Passed by the House.

June 8, 1993-Placed on the Senate Calendar.

June 25, 1993-Passed by the Senate after striking all after fth enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the text of S. 1134 with

amendments within Finance Committee jurisdiction (see S. 1134).

June 25, 1993-Sent to Conference.

Aug. 4, 1993--Conference Report filed in House (H. Rept. 103-213).

Aug. 5. 1993-House agreed to Conference Report (218 yeas 216

nays) (Vote No. 247).

Aug. 6, 1993--Senate agreed to Conference Report (51 yeas 50 nays)

(Vote No. 406).

BILL SIGNED

Aug. 10. 1993-Signed by the President.

(Public Law 103-66)

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HOUSE BILLS REFEREE TO COMMITTrEE

ILL 1739 Oct, 18, 9 MI

To amend the Natluma Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982

to authorizeappropriations for fisca years 1994, M95, 1996, And

for other urpores.

Oct. 18. 199-Referred to the Senate Commerce Committee.

HLR. 3167 Oct. 18,1993

To extend the emergency unemployment compensation program, to

establish a system of worker profiling and for other purposes.

Oct. 15, 1993-Passed by the House.

Oct. 21, 1993-Pla&ced on the Senate Calendar.

Oct. 25, 1993-D)uring consideration of this measure the Senate took

the following actions under Finance Committee jurisdiction:

Re~ee,

Hutchison Amendment No. 1081, to repeal the retroactive application of the income, estate, and gift tax rates made by the budget reconciliation act and reduce administrative expenses for agencies by $3,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994, 1995, and 1996.

(By 50 yeas to 44 nays, 2 voting present (Vote No. 327), threefifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn not having voted

in the affirmative, Senate rejected a motion to waive certain provi- sions of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to this

amnendment). Subsequently, a point of order that the amendment

was in violation of section 31 1(aX2) of the Congressional Budget Act was sustained, and the amendment was ruled out of order.

A point of order was made that the bill was in violation of Section

12(c) of the Budget Resolution for fiscal year 1994 and, by 59 9eas

to 38 nays (Vote No. 328), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn not having voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected

a motion to waive the aforementioned section with respect to consideration of the bill.

Oct. 27, 1993--Senate resumed consideration of this bill taking action

on amendments proposed thereto under Finance Committee juris- diction, as follows:

Adopted:

Brown/Cohen Amendment No. 1080, to exclude individuals whose

taxable income for 1992 exceeds $120,000 from eligibility for extended benefits. (By 52 yeas to 43 nays (Vote No. 336).)

Otheraction tAken:

By voice vote, Senate agreed to a motion to reconsider the vote (Vote No. 328), by which Senate rejected a motion to waive section 12(c) of the Budget Resolution for fiscal year 1994 with respect to consideration of the bill.

By 61 yeas to 39 nays (Vote No. 334), three-fifths of those Senators

duly chosen and sworn having voted in the affirmative, Senate

agreed to a motion to waive section 12(c) of the Budget Resolution

for fiscal year 1994 with respect to consideration, of the bill. Subsequently, a point of order that the bill was in violation of the Budget Resolution was not sustained, and the point of order fell.

I

the Senate (H. Rept.

May 23, 1994

To simplify certain provisions of the International Revenue Code of

1986, and for other purposes.

May 19, 1994-Passed by the House.

130

ILR. 3167-Continued

By 36 yeas to 61 nay* (Vote No. 335), three-fifths of those Senators

duly chosen and sworn not having voted in the affirmative, Senate

rejected a motion to waive the Congressional Budget Act of 1974

and section 12(c) of the Budget Resolution for fiscal year 1994

with respect to consideration of Bumpers AfodUled Amendment No.

1084, to repeal the retroactive Income, estate, and gift tax Increase

and compensate for the lost revenue by terminating the Space Station program. Subsequently, a point of order that the amendment

was in violation of section 311 (aX2) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 was sustained, and the amendment thus fell.

Upon the results of Vote 335 (listed above), Dorgan Amendment No.

1085 (to Amendment No. 1084). to lower the discretionary spend- ing caps to take Into account the termination of the Space Station,

also fell.

By 46 yeas to 51 nays (Vote No. 338), three-fifths of those Senators

duly chosen and sworn not having voted in the affirmative, Senate

rejected a motion to waive the Congressional Budget Act of 1974

with respect to consideration of McCain Amendment No. 1088, to

amend title 11 of the Social Security Act to eliminate the earnings test for individuals who have attained retirement age. Subsequently,

a point of order that the amendment was in violation of section

302(f)(2) of the Congressional Budget Act was sustained, and the

amendment thus fell.

Oct. 28, 1993-Passed by the Senate after taking action on amendments under Finance Committee jurisdiction:

Rejeced:-

Simpson (for NickiesiSheiby) Amendment No. 1089. to prohibit the

consideration of any retroactive tax increase unless three-fifths of

all Senators duly chosen and sworn waive the prohibition by roll

call vote.

Senate insisted on its amendments, requested a conference with the

House thereon. and the chair appointed the following conferees:

Senators Moynihan, Baucus, and Packwood.

H.R. 3419

Nov. 20, 1993-Conference Report agreed to in

103-333).

BILL SIGNED

Nov. 23, 1993-Signed by the President.

(Public Law 103-152)

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HOUSE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITtEE

ILL 34W Nov. 17, 1~

To implement the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Nov. 17. 1993--Passed by the House.

Nov. 20, 1993-Passed by the Senate in, lieu of S. 1627.

DILL SIGNED

Dec. 8, 1993-igned by the President.

(Public Law 103-182)

H.R. 42770 Apr. 21, 199

To establish the Social Security Administration as an independer It

3

May 17, 1994--Passed by the House.

May 23, 1994-Passed by the Senate after inserting text of S. 1560.

Aug. 4, 1994.-Cznference report flied In House (H. Rept. 103-670). Aug. 5, 1994-Senate agreed to conference report. Aug. 11, 1994-House Agreed to conference report.

DILL SIGNED

Aug. 15, 1994-Signed by the President.

(Public Law 103-296)

ILL. 4278* Apr. 21, 1994

To make improvements in the old-age. survivors, and disability insurance program under tide If of fth Social Security Act.

May 12, 1994-Passed by the House.

May 25, 1994--Passed by the Senate.

Oct. 6, 1994--Conference report filed in House (H. Oct. 6, 1994-House agreed to conference report. Oct. 6, 1994--Senate agreed to conference report.

Rept. 103-842).

BILL SIGNED

Oct. 22 1994-Signed by the President.

(Public Law 103-W8)

*Not referred so the Commrittee on Finance. but contained amendments within the Committee's jurisdiction.

SILL. 51100

To Improve and implement the trade agreements concluded in the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations.

Nov. 29, 1994-Passed by the House.

Dec. 1, 1994-Passed by the Senate.

BILL SIGNED

Dec. 8, 1994-Signed by the President.

(Public Law 103-465)

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INDEX OF SHORT TITLES FOR SENATE BILLS

Access to Affordable Health Care Act-S. 223

Affordable Health Care Now Act of 1993--S. 1533

American Free Trade Act--S. 1788

Armenia Free Trade Act-S. 1344

Assets for Independence Demonstration Act-S. 863

American Common Market Act of 1993--S. 1444,5S. 1449

American Jobs and Manufacturing Preservation Act of 1993-S. 26

American Health Security Act of 1993-S. 491

BasiCare Health Access and Cost Control Act--S. 325

Black Lung Benefits Restoration Act-S. 1773

Brain Injury Rehabilitation Quality Act of 1993-S. 1098

Budget Deficit Reduction Act of 1993--S. 1163

Cancer Screening Incentive Act of 199-3-S. 1543

Caribbean Basin Free Trade Agreements Act-S. 1155

Child Labor Deterrence Act of 1993-S. 613

Child Support Assurance Act of 1994-S. 1962

Child Support Enforcement Act of 1994-S. 1909

Child Support Reform Act of 1994-S. 1977

Child Support Responsibility Act of 1994-S. 2528

Child Support Tax Equity Act of 1993--S. 434

Children's Education Opportunity Act-S. 66

Children's Health Care Improvement Act of 1993--S. 28

Children's Ombudsman Act--S. 2214

Chile Free Trade Agreement Negotiating Act of 1994-S. 2090

Church Retirement Benefits Simplification Act of 1993--S. 1415

Civil Aircaf Trade Enforcement Act of 1993--S. 418

Comprehensive Access and Affordability Health Care Act of 1993-

S. 631

Comprehensive American Health Care Act-S. 728

Comprehensive Child Health Immunization Act of 1993-S. 733

Comprehensive Health Care Act of 1993-S. 18

Comprehensive Superfund Improvement Act-S. 1994

Comprehensive Tax Restructuring and Simplification of 1994-S.

2160

Consumer Choice Health Security Act of 1993--S. 1743

133

Customs Inspector Benefit Reform Act of 199-S. 317

Customs Modernization and Informed Compliance Act-S. 106

Deficit and Debt Reduction and Health Care Financing Act of 1994-

S. 2143

Deficit Trust Fund Act of 1993-S. 941

Domestic Petroleum Security Act of 1993-S. 65

Economic Equity Act-S. 2514

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1993-

S. 382

Employee Ownership Promotion and Improvement Act of 1993-

S. 1755

Energy and Environment Tax Act of 1993-S. 1736

Energy Independence, Infrastructure, and Investment Act of. 1993-

S. 374

Energy Security Tax Act-S. 254

Enhanced Enterprise Zones Act of 1993-S. 100

Enterprise Capital Formation Act of 1993-S. 368

Enterprise Zone Tax Act of 1993-S. 393

Environmental Infrastructure Financing Act of 1994-S. 2081

Environmental Protection Encouragement Act of 1993--S. 1684

Equity Expansion Act of 1993-S. 1175

Fair Market Access Act of 1994-S. 1872

Fairness for Adopting Families Act-S. 2165

Fair Trade Enforcement Act of 1993-S. 301

Family Caregiver Support Act of 1993-S. 1072

Family Farm Retirement Equity Act of 1993-S. 882

Family Forestland Preservation Tax Act of 1994-S. 2477

Family Income Security Act of 1993-S. 663

Family, Investment, Retirement, Savings, and Tax Fairness Act of

1933-S. 1576

Family Preservation and Child Protection Reform Act-S. 596

Fairness in Medicaid Funding Act of 1993--S. 1266

Fair Trade Assurances Act of 1993--S. 679

Fair Trade in Grain Act of 1993-S. 324

Fair Trade in Motor Vehicle Parts Act of 1993-S. 1132

Firearm Victims Prevention Act-S. 868
INDEX OF SHORT TITLES FOR SENATE BILLS

Flat Tax Act of 1993-S. 188

Flat Tax Act of 1993-S. 193

Flexible Family Leave Tax Credit Act of 1993-S. 10

Flood-Affected States Assistance Act of 1993-S. 1452

V Foreign Tax Compliance Act of 1994-S. 2342

Foster Care Living Arrangements Act of 1994-S. 2288

Free Trade in the Americas Act-S. 315

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Assistance Act of 1993-S. 1016

Gun Exchange Tax Incentive Act of 1994-S. 1840

Gun Violence Health Care Costs Prevention Act-S. 1798

Gun Violence Prevention Act of 1994-S. 1878

High-Speed Rail Incentives Act of 1993-S. 438

High Value Economic Growth Act of 1993--S. 19

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Expansion Act of 1993-S. 895

Home Office Deduction Act of 1994-S. 1924

Hunger Emergency Assistance and Relief Trust Act of 1993-S. 1093

Illegal Alien Credit Denial Act-S. 2552

Indian Employment and Investment Act of 1993--S. 211

Indian Tribal Government Unemployment Compensation Act Amendments of 1993-S. 391

Individual Investment Account Act of 1991-S. 741

Individual Investment Account Act of 1992-S. 929

Individual Retirement Account Equity and Enhancement Act of

1994-S. 2476

Intellectual Property Protection Act of 1993-S. 148

International Protection of Patent Rights Act of 1993-S. 149

Interstate Support Enforcement Act-S. 689

Investment Competitiveness Act of 1993--S. 1733

Investment Tax Incentive Act of 1993--S. 1109

Lead Abatement Trust Fund Act of 1993-S. 1347

Low-income Housing Preservation Act of 1994-S. 1986

Long-Term Care Insurance Consumer Protection Act of 1993-S. 538

Managed Competition Act of 1993-S. 1579

Manufacturing Revitalization Incentives Act of 1993-S. 347

Medicaid Eligibility Simplification Act-S. 1423

Medicaid Substance Abuse Treatment Act of 1993--S. 484

Medical Savings Account Tax Incentive Act-S. 2532

Medicare Amendments of 1993--S. 176

Medicare and Medicaid Thfird Party Liability Act-S. 2245

Medicare Cancer Coverage Improvement Act of 1993-S. 821

Medicare Dependent Hospital Relief Act of 1993-S. 1051

Medicare Diabetes Outpatient Self-Management Training Act of

1993-S. 602

Medicare Enrollment Improvement and Protection Act of 1993-

S. 649

Medicare Geographic Data Accuracy Act of 1993--S. 242

Medicare Provider Payment Equity Act of 1993-S. 31

MediCORE Health Act of 1993-S. 1057

Microenterprise and Asset Development Act--S. 586

Military Separation Retirement Benefits Act of 1993-S. 327

Minimum Tax Reform Act of 1993-S. 858

Minority and Women Capital Formation Act of 1993--S. 292

Miscellaneous Tariff Act of 1993-S. 1711

NAFTA Worker Adjustment Assistance Act-S. 918

National Commission on the Future of Disability Act-S. 2016

National Health Care Act of 1993-S. 684

National Health Care Anti-Fraud and Abuse Act of 1993--S. 867

National Health Safety Net Infrastructure Act-. 726

National Immunization Act-. 886

National Immunization Improvement Act of 1993-S. 887

Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act of 1993-S. 467

North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-S. 1627

Northern Ireland Fair Employment Practices Act-S. 603

Occasional Employment Equity Act-S. 402

Older Americans' Freedom to Work Act of 1993-S. 30, S. 207

Older Americans' Freedom to Work Act of 1994-S. 1892

Organ Donation Insert Card Act-S. 2246

Pension Funding Improvement Act of 1993-S. 105

Pension Simplification Act of 1993-S. 762

Persons With Disabilities Trusts Tax Rate Restoration Act-S. 1729

Pharmaceutical Marketplace Reform Act of 1994-S. 2239

Physician Assistant Incentive Act of 1993-S. 834

Pipe and Tube Inverted Tariff Correction Act of 1992-S. 757

Possessions Wage Credit Act of 1993--S. 356

Prescription Drug Purchasing Assistance for Older Americans Act5. 933

Primary Care Health Practitioner Incentive Act of 1991-6. 833

Primary Care Workforce Act of 1933-S. 1315

Primary Health Care Support Act of 1993-S. 1473

Primary Medical Care Act of 1993--S. 1215

Prospective Payment System for Nursing Facilities--S. 2440

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1994-S. 2282

Public/Private Long-Tenn Care Partnership Act of 1994-S. 2122

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Real Cost of Ammunition Act-S. 179

Real Cost of Handgun Ammunition Act-S. 1616

Real Estate Stability and Recovery Amendments of 1993-S. 342

Real Jobs for America Act of 1993-S. 1058

Research and Development Enhancement Act of 1993-S. 666

Reforestation Tax Act of 1993-S. 1123

Representative Payee Amendments of 1993--S. 1738

Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993--S. 876

Rights of Intellectual Property Owners Fairness Facilitation Act of

1994-S. 2041

Rural Development Investment Zone Act of 1993-S. 1097

* Rural Health Care Protection and Improvement Act of 1993-S. 97

Rural Health Improvement Act of 1993-S. 1143

Rural Land Conservation Act of 1993-S. 1013

Rural Primary Care Act of 1993-S. 241

Savings and Investment Incentive Act of 1994-S. 2301

Secure Choice Act of 1993-S. 1600

Semiconductor Investment Act of 1993-S. 915

Senior Citizen Protection Act of 1993-S. 10 11

Sewer and Water Fee Deductibility Act of 1993-S. 1140

Shipbuilding Trade Reform Act of 1993-S. 990

Small Business Investment Act of 1993--S. 160

Small Business Investment and Growth Act-S. 2039

Small Investors Tax Relief Act of 1994-S. 1829

Social Security Administration Independence Act of 1993-S. 1560

Social Security Administration Services Preservation Act-. 1701

Social Security Bill of Rights--S. 619

Social Security Disability Amendments Act of 1994-S. 2161

Social Security Disability and Rehabilitation Act of 1994-S. 1863

Social Security Domestic Employment Reform Act of 1993-S. 1231

Social Security Notch Adjustment Act of 1993-S. 173

Social Services Block Grant Restoration Act of 1993--S. 1061

SSI Outreach Act of 1993-S. 1451

Superfund Reform Act of 1994-S. 1834

Sustainable Development Through Trade Act of 1994-S. 2282

Tax Compliance Enforcement Act of 1994-S. 2450

Tax Fairness for Main Stree Business Act of 1994-S. 1825

Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2-S. 542

Taxpayer Debt Buy-Down Act-S. 449

Taxpayer Empowerment Act-S. 2540

Tax Simplification for Families Act of 1993--S. 939

Tobacco Consumption Reduction and Health Improvement Act of

1993-S. 513

Trade Agreement Compliance Act of 1993-S. 269

Trade Enforcement Act of 1993-S. 90

Transportation Employee Equitable Treatment Act of 1994-S. 2159

Unemployment Compensation, Reemployment, and Fairness Act of

1993-S. 320

Uniform Child support Enforcement Act of 1993--S. 967

United States-China Act of 1993-S. 806

United States-China Act of 1994-S. 2260

United States-Canada Fair Grain Trade Act of 1993-S. 730

United States-Canada Grain Trade Settlement Act of 1994-S. 1827

United States-Japan Trade Equalizing Act of 1993-S. 1173

United States Olympic Checkoff Act-S. 258

Uruguay Round Agreements Act-S. 2467

Ute Indian Tax Status Act-S. 2252

Veterans' Tax Fairness Act of 1993-S. 1083

Violent Crime Control Act of 1993-S. 32

Welfare and Medicaid Responsibility Exchange Act of 1994-S. 1891

Welfare Antifraud Act of 1994-S. 2085

Welfare Dependency Act of 1993-S. Ill

Welfare Reform Act of 1994-S. 1795. 5. 2134

Welfare Reform Through State Innovation Act-S. 1932

Welfare to Self-Sufficiency Act of 1994-S. 2009

Welfare to Work Act of 1994-S. 2057

Western Hemisphere Free Trade Area Act of 1994-S. 1939

Wetlands and Green Space Preservation Assistance Act of 1993-S.

2146

Wind-Energy Incentives Act of 1993-. 1180

Work and Responsibility Act of 1994-S. 2224

Worker Rights and Labor Standards Trade Act of 1994-S. 2268

Work for Welfare Act of 1993--S. 16

Youth Job Opportunities Through Business Act-S. 1029

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AMENDMENTS WITHIN FINANCE COMMITTEE'S JURISDICTION, BY AUTHOR

(The Majority Leader ordered that as of April 20, 1963, all amendments offered for printing will be numbered and printed In the

Congressional Record only. Formerly these were unprinted as well as printed amendments.)

Mr. Dingamnan

&. ILM4Aindt 507 June 249 1993

To Increase the capital equipment expensing allowance for small business, and allow small businesses go deduct an Increased level of

capital purchases from their taxes.

Mr. Drown

S. 920 Amdt. 69 Mar. 3,1993

To eliminate cost of living adjustment for Federal employees and

Members of Congress in calendar year 1994.

IL Con Res. 64 AmdLZO20 Mar. 25, 193

To reduce function 600 to reflect an elimination of Federal unemployment insurance subsidies to wealthy individuals With annual net

taxable incomes over $120,000.

S. 1134 Amdt. S49 June 24, 1933

To transfer the 4.3 cent deficit reduction rate to the Highway Trust

Fund or the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. respectively.

Messrs. Drown/Cohen

H.R. 3167 Amdt. 1066 Oct. 27, 193

To exclude individuals whose taxable income for 1992 exceeds

$120,000 from eligibility for extended benefits.

Messrs. Dryan/Reid

S. 1104 Amdt. 551 June 24, 1993

To repeal the section 936 credit and to express the sense of the Senate

that the resulting increase in revenues be used to limit the reducdions in Medicare. Subsequently, a point of order that the amendment was non-germane was sustained, and the amendment thus fell.

Mr. Bumpers

S. I34 AmdL 545 June 24, 1993

To allow States the option to provide that certain payments under Aid

to Families With Dependent Children (ADMF are conditioned on

receipt of immunizations.

S. 1134 Amdt. 561 June 24,1993

To strike certain medicaid immunization provisions and provisions relating to the central bulk purchasing program for pediatric vaccines

and insert provisions relating to medicaid reimbursement of vaccine

manufacturers.

ILL. 3167 Modified Amdt. 1064 Oct. 27, 1993

To repeal the retroactive income, estate, and gift tax increase and

compensate for the lost revenue by terminating the Space Station

program.

Mr. Durns

S. 1134 Amdt. 558 June 24, 193

To establish that all changes In revenues contained in the bill which

raise revenues, shall become effective no earlier than the date of

enactment. Subsequently, a point of order that the amendment was

in violation of the Congressional Budget Act was sustained, and

the amendment thus fell.

Mr. Cohen

S. 1560 Amdt. 1474 Mar. 2, 1994

Limitation on payment of Social Security disability benefits by reason

of substance abuse.

Mr. Craig

Mr. Daschle

S. 2351 Arndt. 2564 Aug. 18, 1994

To improve the access of individuals in rural areas to quality health

care. (94 yeas to 4 nays).

Mr. DeConcini

S. 1134 Amdt. SO.- June 24,1993

To increase the threshold levels that apply for determining whether

a taxpayer is subject to tax on 85 percent of such taxpayer's social

security benefits and reduce the threshold level for the surtax.

Mr. Dodd

S. 2351 Amdt. 2361 Aug. 16, 1994

To promote early and effective health care services for pregnant

women and children.

Mr. Dole

S. Con. Res. 18 Amndt. 258

In the nature of a substitute.

Mar. 24, 1993

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S. Con. Res. 18 Amdt. 197

To repeal the Davis-Bacon Act.

IL Con. Res. 64 Amdt. 223

To provide for an exclusion of hydroelectric power

posed new energy taxes.

Mar. 24, 1993

Mar. 25, 1993

from any pro-
AMENDMENT'S WITHIN FINANCE COMMITFE'S JURISDICTION. BY AUTHOR

Mr. DorpaWMms FeIngold

&. Con. Re& 63 Amndt 1564 Mar. 23, 193

Expressing the sense of the Senate that domestic producers should not

be asked to continue to bear an unfair share of the Federal income

tax burden compared to foreign-controlled competitors and that

Congress should move to close tax loopholes that subsidize companies that move their plants outside the United States and that allow

foreign corporations to do business in the United States and avoid

paying their fair share of taxes.

S. 1134 Amdt. 536June 24,1993

To establish all changes In revenues contained in this bill which raise

revenues, shall cease to be effective, and the tax rates shall revert

to the status quo ante this bill, on September 30, 1998. Subsequently, a point of order that the amendment was in violation of

Section 310(b) of the Congressional Budget Act was sustained, and

the amendment thus fell.

Mr. Domenid

S. 920 Amdt. 67 Mar. 3,1993

Expressing the sense of the Senate that until the President has submitted the budget required by Section 300 of the Congressional Budget Act no Concurrent Resolution on the Budget should be considered.

Mr. Dorgan

H.R. 3167 Auudt 1065 Oct. 27,1993

To lower the discretionary spending caps to take into account the termination of the Space Station. (To Amendment No. 1084).

Mr. FaIrcioth

S. 1134 AtudL 950 June 24, 1993

To eliminate the transportation fuels tax and the imposition of the 4.3

cents deficit reduction rate.

Mrs.Feinstein

S. 1134 Aundt. 515 June 24, 1993

To express the sense of the Senate regarding permanent extension of

research credit.

Mr. Gorton

S. Con. Ru. 18 Ansdt. 209 Mar. 23,1993

To delete the increases in the Inland Waterways diesel fuel user fee

and offset the revenue losses by reducing domestic discretionary increases by an equivalent amount.

S. 1134 modified Amdt. 532 June 24, 1993

To eliminate the imposition after 1993 of the 4.3 cents deficit reduction rate on aviation fuel.

Mr. Graham

S. 1134 Amdt. 548 June 24, 199

To eliminate the reduction of payment updates for inpatient hospital

services, the reduction in payment for indirect costs of medical

education, the extension of medicare-dependent small rural hospital

payments, the reduction In skilled nursing facility cost limits, the

changes In payment for hospice care, and the changes to payment

t formulas for certain outpatient hospital services, and to pay for the

provisions eliminated. Subsequently, a point of order that the

? Amendment was in violation of Section 31l0(d)(2) of the Congressional Budget Act was sustained, and the amendment thus fell.

Mr. Gramm

H. Con Res. 64 Amdt. 246 Mar. 25, 1993

To exempt proprietorships, partnerships, and Subchapter S corporations from the proposed increase in the marginal individual income

tax rates.

Mr. Harkin

S. Con. Re& 18 Arndt. 181 Mar. 18, 1993

Expressit.g the sense of the Senate that the revenue figures set forth

in this resolution do not assume an increase in inland barge fuel

taxes beyond those increases already scheduled in current law.

Mr. Harkin

S. 235I191 Amdt. 2572 Aug. 19, 1994

To permit health plans to make flexible service options available

under the standard benefit package.

Mrs.Hutchison

H.R. 3167 Amdt. 1081 Oct. 26, 1993

To repeal the retroactive application of the income, estate, and gift

tax rates made by the budget reconciliation act and reduce administrative expenses for agencies by $3,000.000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994. 1995. and 1996.

Mrs.Hutchison

S. 2351 Arndt. 2571 Aug. 19, 1994

To strike Section 1423, which imposes a 15 percent tax upon all of

a State's community rated premiums.

Mr. Inouye

S. 1134 Amdt. 529 June 24, 1993

To express the sense of the Senate with respect to the deduction on

business meals and entertainment.

Mr. Kempthorne

S. 1134 Amdt. 508 June 24, 193

To eimiatethe transportation fuels tax and the imposition of the 4.3

cnts deficit reduction rate.

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Mr. Kerre

&1134 Arndt. 518

To establish a National Health Care Trust Fund.

June 24, 199

Mr. Liebermnan

S. 1134 Arndt. 541 June 24, 1993

To express the sense of the Senate relating to the establishment of

enterprise empowerment zones.

Messrs.Lieberman/Chafee

S. 1134 Arndt. 560 June 24,1993

To express the sense of the Senate that extension of qualified mortgage bonds be permanent.

Mr. LWl

S. Con. Res. 18 Arndt. 240 Mar. 24,1993

To strike the proposed tax increase on Social Security income, and

to provide that the revenue reduction is offset by a reduction in

proposed new spending.

S. 1134 Amdt. 516 June 24, 1933

To eliminate the increase in the taxation of social security benefits.

Mr. McConnell

S. 1134 Amndt. 547 June 24, 1993

To strike the section increasing the Presidential election campaign

fund check-off.

Mr. Metzenbaumn

S. 1134 Amndt. 517 June 24, 1993

To strike the provisions requiring civil penalties for violations of the

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Messrs.McCain/Brown

S. 1134 Arndt. 519 June 24, 1993

To restore to the social security trust funds the revenues resulting

from the aggregate increase in tax liabilities attributable to the

amendments made to section 86 of the Internal Revenue Code of

1986.

Messrs.McCain/Inouye

S. 1134 Arndt. 537 June 24,1993

To provide tax credits for Indian investment and employment.

Mr. Mitchell

S. 1134 Amdt. 507 June 24,1993

To increase the capital equipment expensing allowance for small business, and allow small businesses to deduct an increased level of

capital purchases from their taxes.

Mr. Mitchell

S. 2351 Amdt. 2569 Aug. 18, 1994

To clarify the grounds for the nonrenewal or termination of a health

plan in the event of the nonpayment of premiums.

Messrs. Mitchell/Bumpers

S. 1134 Arndt. 502 June 23, 1993

To establish a 50-percent exclusion for gain from certain small business stock.

Messrs.Mitchell/Dole

S. 920 Arndt. 68 Mar. 3, 1993

To eliminate the cost of living adjustment for members of Congres

in 1994.

Mr. Murkowskl

S. Con. Rus. 18 Amdt. 203

To conform the budget resolution with the

sumed Btu tax not apply to aviation fuel.

Mar. 23, 199

assumption that the asMr. Nickles

S. Con. Res. 18 Amdt. 182 Mar. 18. 1993

To eliminate the energy tax and offset lost revenues by reducing

spending increases.

S. 1134 AundI 508 June 24, 1993

To eliminate the transportation fuels tax and the imposition of the 4.3

cents deficit reduction rate.

Messrs.NikleslMoynihan

S. 2351 Amdt. 2563 Aug. 17, 1994

To provide for general enforcement of employer requirements.

Mr. Mack

S. 2351 Arndt. 2568 Aug. 18, 1994

To assure that decisions critical to the health and well-being of all

Americans be made with public knowledge and not in secret.

Messrs.Nickles/Shelby

H.R. 3167 Amdt. 1089 Oct. 28, 1993

To prohibit the consideration of any retroactive tax increase unless

three-fifths of all Senators duly chosen and sworn waive the prohibition by roll call vote.

Mr. Packwood

S. 920 Amdt. 66 Mar. 3, 1993

To provide for the payment of unemployment benefits through the enactment of savings to streamline government and enhance management efficiency.

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AMENDMENT WITHIN FINANCE COMMMTMBS JURISDICTION, BY AUTHOR

Mr. IN OWNe

S. Con. Res. 18 Audi. 210 Mar. 23, 1993

Tob express dhe sense of the Senate that no small business, family farm, or family ranch have its taxes increased to fulfill the requirements of this concurrent resolution.

Mr. Reid

S. 1134 Audi. 553 June 24, 1993

To amend tide XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the inpatient hospital deductible to $2,000 for any individual whose annual

adjusted gross Income equals or exceeds $100,000 ($123,000 in the

case of an individual filing a joint return).

Mr. Rockdefele

S. 1134 AmudL 533 June 2A 1993

To eliminate provisions relating to payment for indirect costs of medical education, extension of 10 percent reduction in payments for

capital-related costs of inpatient hospital services. payments for

hospice care, and charges to payment formulas for certain outpatient hospital services.

Mr. Roth

S. 1134 AmdL 525 June 24, 1993

To limit the tax rate for certaihsmall businesses by exempting active

trade or business income reinvested or retained in a small business

or family farm from the Increase in individual tax rates and the

Medicare hospital insurance wage tax. Subsequently, a point or

order that the amendment was in violation of the Congressional

Budget Act was sustained, and the amendment thus fell.

Mr. Snose

S. 1134 AudI. 510 June 24, 1993

To create a mechanism to monitor and control direct spending programs. Subsequently, a point of order that the amendment was nongermane was sustained, and the amendment thus fell.

Mr. Saser (for Wofford/Specter)

S. I1134AmdL 339 June 24,1993

To extend the authority to collect certain recreational and commercial

user fees.

Mr. Sasser (for Breauu/Wallop)

S. 1134 AdI. 540 June 24, 1993

To restore 2.5 cents of the Highway Trust Fund financing rate to the

Aquatic Resources Trust Fund.

Mr. Sasser

S. Con. Res. 63 Modified Amdt. 1602 Mar. 25, 1994

In the nature of a substitute, and to express the sense of the Congress

that health care reform should contribute to deficit reduction.

Mr. Simon

S. 1773 Audt. 1462

Increasing the Coal Tax.

Feb. 10, 194

Mr. Stevens

S. 1134 Audi. 0W June 24, 1993

To eliminate the transportation fuels tax and the imposition of the 4.3

cents deficit reduction rate.

Mr. Thurmond

S. 1134 Audi. 50 June 24,1993

To eliminate the transportation fuels tax and the imposition of the 4.3

cents deficit reduction rate.

Mr. Wellstone

S. Con. Rus. 18 Audi. 186 Mar. 23, 1993

To express the sense of the Senate that any increase in revenues set

forth in this resolution do not assume an energy tax or fee on

nonconventional fuels.

Mr. Wofford

S. 1711 Audi. 1435 Feb. St 1994

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INDEX TO LEGISLATION

CUSTOMS SERVICE

INSFBCFOR BENEFITS

S.317-To eform Customs Service operatons, and for othe

PwmOW

DEBT LIMIT

S.766--An original bill to provide for a temporary Increase in

the public debt liMiL

FINANCE COMMITTEE

EXPENDITURES

S& Res. 56-An original resolution authorization expenditures by

the Committee on Finance.

SOCIAL SECURITY

AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN

"S 1932-To establish demonstration projects to expand innovations in State administration of the aid to families with dependent children program under title IV of the Social Security

Act, and for other purposes.

"S 2009-To amend tide IV of the Social Security Act by reforming the aid to families with dependent children program,

and for other purposes.

"S 2057-To replace the Aid to Families With Dependent Children Program under tide IV of the Social Security Act and

a portion of the food stamp program under the Food Stamp

Act of 1977 with a block grant to give the States the flexibility to create innovative welfare to work programs, and for

other purposes.

ASSET-BASED WELFARE REFORM

S. 863-To provide for the establishment of demonstration

projects designed to determine the social, psychological, and

economic effects of providing to individuals with limited

means an opportunity to accumulate assets, and to determine

the extent to which an asset-based welfare policy may be used

to enable individuals with low income to achieve economic

self-sufficiency.

BASICARE

S. 325--To provide for comprehensive health care access expansion and cost control through reform and simplification of private health care insurance and other means.

BLACK LUNG

S. 1773--To make improvements in the Black Lung Benefits

Act, and for other purposes.

BLOCK GRANTS

S.1061-To Increase the funds available under

Social Security Act for block grants to States

ices, and for other purposes.

title XX of the

for social wevBULLET-RELATE.D VIOLENCE

S.32-To provide for the collection and dissemination of information on Injuries, death, and family dissolution due to bullet-related violence, to require the keeping of records with respect to dispositions of ammunition, and to require that persons comply with State and local firearms licensing laws before receiving a Federal license to deal in firearms.

CAREGIVERS

S. 1072-To amend the Social Security Act to provide assistance to States in providing services to support informal

caregivers of individuals with functional limitations.

CHILD EDUCATION

S. 66-To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to enhance

educational opportunity, increase school attendance, And promote self-sufficiency among welfare recipients.

CHILDREN'S OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMS

S. 2214-To amend the Social Security Act to establish grants

for States to carry out Children's Ombudsman programs, and

for other purposes.

CHILD SUPPORT

S. 689-To Improve the interstate enforcement of child support

and parentage court orders, and for other purposes.

S. 967-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the

Social Security Act to repeal provisions relating to the State

enforcement of child support obligations. to require the Internal Revenue Service to collect child support through wage

withholding, and for other purposes.

S. 1962-To provide for demonstration projects in 6 States to

establish or improve a system of assured minimum child support payments.

S. 1977-To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to reform

child support enforcement procedures, and for other purposes.

S. 2514-To ensure economic equity for American women and

their families by promoting fairness in the workplace; creating

new economic opportunities for women workers and women

business owners; helping workers better meet the competing

demands of work and family: and enhancing economic selfsufficiency through public and private pension reform and improved child support enforcement.

S.2528.-To improve and strengthen the child support collection

system.

CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES

S. 421-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under such title for certain chiropractic services

authorized to be performed under State law, and for other

purposes.

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SOOCIAL SECURI[TY-Continued

CITIZENSHIP STATUS

S, 849-To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to allow

an adult member of a family or house hold to test to the

citizenship status of other family or household member., and

for other purposes&

COMMUNITY HOSPITALS

S. 1426-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and

the Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 with

respect to essential access community hospitals, the rural transition grant program, durable medical equipment, adjustments

to discretionary spending limits, standards for medicare supplemental insurance policies, expansion and revision of medicare select policies, psychology services in hospitals, payment

for anesthesia services furnished directly or concurrently in

provtders improve reimbursement for clinical social worker

services, and for other purposes.

DISABILITY BENEFITS

5,1577-To amend title 11 of the Social Security Act to prohibit

the payment of benefits to any individual confined to a public

institution pursuant to court order based on a verdict that the

individual is guilty of a criminal offense, but insane, or not

guilty of such an offense by reason of insanity, and for other

purposes.

&. 1563-To amend title Hf of the Social Security act to institute

certain reforms relating to the provision of disability insurance benefits based on substance abuse and relating to representative payees, and for other purposes.

S. 2161-To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to .lmprove work incentives for people with disabilities.

DISABILITY COMMISSION

S.2016-To establish a National Commission on the Future of

Disability, and for other purposes.

DISABLED ADULT CHILD'S BENEFITS

S. 5591-To amend title 1I of the Social Security Act to repeal

the rule providing for termination of disabled adult child's

benefits upon marriage.

S.1452-To provide relief to areas affected by the flooding in

the Midwest by temporarily exempting affected States from

certain requirements under the Social Security Act and the

Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance

Act, and by temporarily increasing the Federal share of payments for certain programs under such Act, and for other purpros".

EARNINGS TEST

S.30--To amend title If of the Social Security Act to eliminate

the. earnings test for individuals who have attained retirement

Wg

S.207-To amend title If of the Social Security Act to eliminate

the earnings teal for individuals who have attained retirement

age.

S. 1892-To amend title If of the Social Security Act to phase

out the earnings test over a 10-year period for individuals

who have attained retirement age, and for other purposes.

EMBLEMS

S. 1011-To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to im.

prove and clarify provisions prohibiting misuse of symbols,

emblems, or names in reference to social security programs

and agencies.

END STAGE RENAL DISEASE

S. 1106-To amend certain provisions of title XVIII of the Social Security Act relating to end stage renal disease, and for

other purposes.

FINGERPRINT SYSTEM

S. 2065--To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require

States to establish a 2-digit fingerprint matching identification

system in order to prevent multiple enrollments by an individual for benefits under such act, and for other purposes.

FRAUD AND ABUSE

S.867-To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to extend

the penalties for fraud and abuse assessed against providers

under the medicare program and State health care programs

to providers under all health care plans, and for other purposes.

GRANDPARENTS

S.1016-To recognize grandparents who serve as the primary

caregivers to their grandchildren and to provide assistance to

such grandparents under certain programs.

GUN VIOLENCE

S.1878--To amend title 18, United States Code, to promote the

safe use of guns and to reduce gun violence.

HEALTH CARE

S. 18-To provide improved access to health care, enhance informed individual choice regarding health care services, lower

health care costs through the use of appropriate providers, improve the quality of health care, improve access to long-term

care, and forolther purposes.

S. 28--To improve the health of the Nation's children, and for

other purposes.

S. 97-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title

III of the Public Health Service Act to protect and improve

the availability and quality of health care in rural areas.

S. 223-To contain health care costs and increase access to affordable health care, and for other purposes.

S. 631-To contain health care costs and increase access to affordable health care, and for other purposes.

S. 632-To amend title V of the Social Security Act to encourage States to provide funds for programs to enhance and expand school health services.

S. 6814-To establish a national health plan, and for other purposes.

S. 726.-To amend the Social Security Act to create a new program to update and maintain the infrastructure requirements

of our Nation's essential urban and rural safety net health care

facilities, and for other purposes.

-S. 728-To provide for a comprehensive health care plan for all

Americans, and for other purposes.

S. 1215--To increase the number of primary care providers in

order to improve the nation's health care access and contain

health care spending by the establishment of medical education reimbursement programs And other programs, And for

other purposes.

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INDEX TO LEGISLATION-CONTINUED

SOCIAL SECURFF-Continucd

S. 1579-To contain health care costs and improve access to

health care through accountable health plans and managed

competition, and for other purposes.

&1743.-To provide Americans with secure, portable health insurance benefits and greater choice of health insurance plans,

anid for other purposes.

S. 1757-To ensure individual and family security through

health care coverage for all Americans in a manner that contains the rate of growth in health care costs and promotes responsible health lnmurance practices, to promote choice In

health care, and to ensure and protect the health care of all

Americans.

S.1770~-To provide comprehensive reform of the health care

system of the United States, and for other purposes.

S.1775-To ensure individual and family security through

health care coverage for all Americans in a manner that contain the rate of growth in health care costs and promotes responsible health insurance practices, to promote choice in

health cam., and to ensure and protect the health care of all

Amnericans.

S. 1779-To ensure individual and family security through

health care coverage for all Americans in a manner that contains the rate of growth in health care costs and promotes responsible health insurance practices, to promote choice in

health care, and to ensure and protect th6 health care of all

Americans.

S. 1607-To guarantee individuals and families continued choice

anid control over their doctor,, hospitals, and health care services, to secure access to quality health care for all, to ensure

that health coverage is portable and renewable, to control

medical cost inflation through market Incentives and tax reform, to reform medical cost inflation through market incentives and tax reform, to reform medical malpractice litigation,

anid for other purposes.

S. 1933-To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for

the establishment of a voluntary long-term care insurance program, and for other purposes.

S. 2351-To achieve universal health insurance coverage, and

for other purposes.

S. 2374-To improve the United States private health care delivery system and Federal health care programs, to control health

care costs, to guarantee access to health insurance coverage

for all Americans, and for other purposes.

S2556-To provide for the portability of validly executed advance directives, to provide patients with a better understanding of their health care choices. and to promote study of the

quality of care for the gravely or terminally ill or injured, and

for other purposes.

HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

S. 1473--To encourage an appropriate mixture of different specialties of physicians and other health care providers to meet

national needs, and for other purposes.

HEALTH INSURANCE

S.,538-To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish Federal Standards for long-term care insurance policies,

and for other purposes.

S. 1533-To improve access to health insurance and contain

health care costs, and for other purposes.

HOME HEALTH SERVICES

S. 453-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of payment for home health services where

an individual is absent from the home at an adult day center.

S. 551-To amend tite XIX of the Social Security Act to Improve the program related to home and community based

care.

S. 552-To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the program related to home and community based care

and community supported living arrangements, and for other

purposes.

HUTCHINGS, BARBARA

S. 1137-For the relief of the surviving children of Barbara

Hutchings and Peter Hutchings.

ILLEGAL ALIENS

S. 457-To prohibit the payment of Federal benefits to illegal

aliens.

IMMUNIZATION

S. 856--To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve immuunization rates among

children and for other purposes.

S. 857-To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve immunization rates among children through the establishment of

data registries and educational programs, and for other purposes.

INDEPENDENT AGENCY

S. 1560-To establish the Social Security Administration as an

independent agency, and for other purposes.

INFORMATION GATHERING

S. 111-To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to direct

the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and

implement an information gathering system to permit the

measurement, analysis, and reporting of welfare dependency.

JOB TRAINING

S. 16-To amend tidle IV of the Social Security Act to require

full funding of the job opportunity and basic skills training

program under part F of such title, and for other purposes.

LONG-TERM CARE

S. 38-To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish Federal Standards for long-term care insurance policies,

and for other purposes.

S. 1600-To amend the Social Security Act to establish longterm care assistance programs for the elderly, and for other

purposes.

S. 2122-To Improve the public and private financing of longterm care and to strengthen the public safety net for elderly

and non-elderly disabled individuals who lack adequate protection against long-term care expenses, and for other purposes.

MEDICARE/ MEDICAID

S. 31-To amend tidle XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal

the reduced medicare payment provision for new providers.

S. 35-To provide for an extension of regional referral center

classifications, and for other purposes.

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S. 176-To amend title XVIII of dhe Social Security Act with

respect to essential access community hospitals, the rural transition grant program. regional referral centers, medicare-dependent small rural hospitals, interpretation of electrocardiogramns, payment for new physicians and practitioners, prohibitions on carrier forum shopping, treatment of nebulizers and

aspirators and rural hospital demonstrations.

"5 241-To provide incentives to health care providers serving

rural areas, to provide grants to county health departments

providing preventative health services within rural areas, to

establish State health service corps demonstration projects,

and for other purposes.

"S. 242-To amend title XVIII of the Social Seclurity Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consult

with State medical societies in revising the geographic adjustmerits factors used to determine the amount of payment for

physicians' services under part B of the medicare program, to

require the Secretary to base geographic-cost-of-practice indices under the program upon the most recent available data,

and for other purposes.

"5 243.-To amend tide XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the provision relating to medicare-dependent, small rural

hospitals, and for other purposes.

S. 325-To provide for comprehensive health care access expansion and cost control through reform and simplification of private health care insurance and other means.

S. 466-To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for medicaid coverage of all certified nurse practitioners

and clinical nurse specialists services.

S. 484-To amend tide XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of alcoholism and drug dependency residential treatment services for pregnant women and certain family

members under the medicaid program, and for other purposes.

S. 14-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve procedures under part B of the medicare program relating to extra-billing limits, and for other purposes.

S, 515S-To amend tide XVIII of the Social Security Act to pro- vide for a limitation on use of claim sampling to deny claims

or recover overpayments under medicare.

S.. 516-To amend tide XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve procedures under part B of the medicare program relating to durable medical equipment. and for other purposes.

S.649.-To ensure proper and full implementation by the Department of Health and Human Services of Medicaid coverage

for certain low-inconw. Medicare beneficiaries.

S. 821-To amend tide XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for uniform coverage of anticancer drugs under the medicare program, a'id for other purposes.

S. 83-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for increased medicare reimbursement for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse midwives, to increase the delivery of health services in health

professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.

S. 834-To amend tide XVIII of the Social Security Act to pro- vide for increased medicare reimbursement for physician assistants, to increase the delivery of health services in health

professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.

S. 867-To amend tide XI of the Social Security Act to extend

the penalties for fraud and abuse assessed against providers

under the medicare program and State health care programs

to providers under all health care plans, and for other purPOses.

S. 933-To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow

States to provide coverage under Medicaid for the costs of

prescription drugs for qualified Medicare beneficiaries, and

for other purposes.

S. 934-To amend tidle XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit Medicare select policies In all States and to modify the

requirements with respect to such policies.

S. 935--To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt mental health services furnished to an individual who Is

a resident of a nursing facility from the limitation on the

amount of incurred expenses for mental health services that

may be taken into account In determining the amount of payment for such services under part B of the Medicare Program.

S. 936-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

eliminate the annual cap on the amount of payment for outpatient physical therapy and occupational therapy services

under part B of the Medicare Program, and for other purposes.

S.1051-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the period during which medicare-dependent, small rural

hospitals receive additional payments under the medicare program for the operating costs of inpatient hospital services, to

revise the criteria for determining whether hospitals are eligible for such additional payments, and to provide additional

payments under the medicare program to other medicare-dependent hospitals.

S. 1064-To amend tidle XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify coverage of certified nurse-midwife services performed

outside the maternity cycle under the medicaid programs.

S. 1098-To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for optional coverage under State, medicaid plans of casemanagement services for individuals who sustain traumatic

brain injuries, and for other purposes.

S. 1266-To amend tide XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the Federal medical assistance percentage used under

the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

S. 1423-To amend the Social Security Act to improve access

to medicaid benefits and to reduce State administrative burdens under the medicaid program.

S. 1719-To amend tidle X1 of the Social Security Act to delay

the penalty for failure of employers to file certain reports with

respect to the Medicare and Medicaid Coverage Data Bank.

S. 1933-To repeal the Medicare and Medicaid Coverage Data

Bank, and for other purposes.

S. 2149-To amend tide XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a special enrollment period under part B of the Medicare Program for certain military retirees and dependents living near military bases that are closed and to provide for the

payment by the Department of Defense of the late enrollment

penalty imposed on such enrollment, and for other purposes.

S. 2176-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

provide for a five-year extension of the medicare-dependent,

small, rural hospital payment provisions, and for other purposes.

S. 2293-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

provide for coverage of prostate cancer screening and certain

drug treatment services under part B of the medicare program,

to amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to provide for coverage of such screening and services under the

programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and to expand research and education programs of the National Institutes of Health and the Public Health Service relating to prostate cancer.

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S. 2310--To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services

to revise existing regulations concerning the conditions of

payment under part B of the medicare program relating to anesthesia services furnished by certified registered nurse anesthetists, and for other purposes.

S. 2440--Entitled the "Prospective Payment System for Nursing

Facilities..

S. 2460-To extend for an additional two years the period during which medicare select policies may be issued.

S. 2529.-To amend tide XI of the Social Security Act with respect to certain criminal penalties for acts involving the medicare program or State health care programs.

THIRD PARTY LIABILITY

S. 2245-To provide additional methods of recovering costs to

the Federal Government health care programs attributable to

tobacco related illnesses and diseases, and for other purposes.

MENTAL HEALTH

S. 935-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exempt mental health services furnished to an individual who is

a resident of a nursing facility from the limitation on the

amount of incurred expenses for mental health services that

may be taken into account in determining the amount of payment for such services under part B of the Medicare Program.

NEW HOPE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

S. 800-To provide for a demonstration project to improve the

provision of certain benefits under the Social Security Act

through a private aid program.

NURSING CARE

S. 1064-To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify coverage of certified nurse-midwife services performed outside the maternity cycle under the medicaid programs.

OUTREACH SERVICES

S. 1451-To establish an Office of Outreach Coordination in the

Social Security Administration to coordinate outreach activities and services, to provide grants to local governments and

nonprofit organizations for outreach activities and services,

and for other purposes.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

S. 936-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

eliminate the annual cap on the amount of payment for outpatient physical therapy and occupational therapy services

under part B of the Medicare Program, and for other purposes.

PHYSICIANS' SERVICES

S. 16399-To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to

make certain technical corrections relating to physicians' services.

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

S. 933-To ,amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow

States to provide coverage under Medicaid for the costs of

prescription drugs for qualified Medicare beneficiaries, and

for other purposes.

S. 2239--To Implement pharmaceutical marketplace reform, and

for other purposes.

PRIMARY CARE WORKFORCE

S. 1315--To establish a national policy respecting medical residency training programs and the health care workforce, and

for other purposes.

REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES

S. 195-To establish a comprehensive system of reemployment services, training and income support for permanently laid off

workers, to facilitate the establishment of one-stop career centers to serve as a common point of access to employment, education and training information and services, to develop an

effective national labor market information system, and for

other purposes.

REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES

S. 1738--To amend the Social Security Act to extend for 3

years the provision for compensation of qualified organizations serving as representative payees, and for other purposes.

RURAL HEALTH CARE

S. 241-To provide incentives to health care providers serving

rural areas, to provide grants to county health departments providing preventative health services within rural areas, to

establish State health service corps demonstration projects,

and for other purposes.

S. 242-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consult

with State medical societies in revising the geographic adjustments factors used to determine the amount of payment for

physicians' services under part B of the medicare program, to

require the Secretary to base geographic-cost-of-practice indices under the program upon the most recent available data.

and for other purposes.

S. 243-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the provision relating to medicare-dependent, small rural

hospitals, and for other purposes.

S. 683-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide improved reimbursement for clinical social worker services under the medicare program.

S. 1051-To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the period during which medicare-depenident, small rural

hospitals receive additional payments under the medicare program for the operating costs of inpatient hospital services, to

revise the criteria for determining whether hospitals are eligi- ble for such additional payments, and to provide additional

payments under the medicare program to other medicare-dependent hospitals.

S. 1143-To improve the delivery of health care services in

rural areas by creating and Assistant Secretary for Rural

Health, to attend title XV[II of the Social Security Act to pro- vide that medical assistance facilities be reimbursed based on

reasonable cost, to establish a grant program for the use of

interactive telecommunications systems, and to adjust the payments made for certain direct graduate medical education expenses.

SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES

S. 1701-To provide for certain notice and procedure before the

Social Security Administration may close, consolidate, or

recategorize certain offices.

STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES

S. 1169--To provide exception to coverage of State and local

employees under Social Security.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE

S. 1863--To amend title 11 of the Social Security act to institute

certain reforms relating to the provision of disability insurance benefits based on substance abuse and relating to representative payees. and for other purposes.

TAX REPEAL

S. 1406--To repeal the increase in tax on social security benefits.

TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS

S. 1666-To amend the Social Security Act and related Acts to

make miscellaneous and technical amendments, and for other

purposes.

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

S. 3206-To provide for certain reforms with respect to unemployment programs.

S. 382-To extend the emergency unemployment compensation

program, and for other purposes.

S. 1227-To make technical correction to emergency unemployment benefits provisions.

UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE

S. 1057-To provide for the establishment of a nationwide, universal access health coverage program, and for other purposts.

VACCINE MANUFACTURERS

S. 151-To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit

payments under a State plan to certain vaccine manufacturers.

WAGE EXCLUSION

S. 402--To amend the Social Security Act to increase the domestic service wage exclusion, and for other purposes.

WELFARE

S. "6-To amend tide IV of the Social Security Act to enhance

educational opportunity, Increase school attendance, and promote self-sufficiency among welfare recipients.

S. 111-To amend tide IV of the Social Security Act to direct

the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and

implement an information gathering system to permit the

measurement, analysis, and reporting of welfare dependency.

S. 596--To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to provide

improved child welfare services, and for other purposes.

S. 863-To provide for the establishment of demonstration

projects designed to determine the social, psychological, and

economic effects of providing to individuals with limited

means an opportunity to accumulate assets, and to determine

the extent to which an usset-based welfare policy may be used

to enable individuals with low income to achieve economic

self-sufficiency.

S. 1795-To amend title IV of the Social Security Act and other

provisions to provide reforms to the welfare system in effect

in the United States.

S. 1891-To shift financial responsibility for providing welfare

assistance to the States and shift financial responsibility for

providing medical assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act to the Federal Government. and for other purposes.

S. 2067-To replace the Aid to Families With Dependent Children Program under tide IV of the Social Security Act and

a portion of the food stamp program under the Food Stamp

Act of 1977 with a block grant to give the States the flexibilfty to create innovative welfare to work programs, and for

other purposes.

S. 2130-To restore the American family, reduce illegitimacy,

and reduce welfare dependence.

S. 2224-To amend the Social Security Act, the Food Stamp

Act of 1977, and other relevant statutes to redesign the program of aid to families with dependent children to establish

a program that provides time-limited, transitional assistance,

prepares individuals for and requires employment, prevents

dependency, and overhauls the child support enforcement

mechanism at both the Federal and State levels and for other

purposes.

WORKER'S BENEFITS

S. 173-To amend title 11 of the Social Security Act to provide

for a more gradual period of transition (under a new alternative formula with respect to such transition) to the changes

in benefit computation rules enacted in the Social Security

Amendments of 1977 as such changes apply to workers born

in the years after 1916 and before 1927 (and related beneficiaries) and to provide for increases in such worker's benefits accordingly, and for other purposes.

TAX

ADOPTION EXPENSES

S. 2165-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a deduction for qualified adoption expenses, and for other

purposes.

AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE

S. 223--To contain health care costs and increase access to affordable health care, and for other purposes.

AID OF CONSTRUCTION.

S. 289-To amend section 118 of the Internal Revenue Code of

1986 to provide for certain exceptions from rules for determining contributions in aid of construction, and for other purposes.

ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATIONS

S. 353--To provide Alaska Native Corporations, through an

election process, standing to contest the disallowance of certain tax losses by the Internal Revenue Service if the purchasers of the losses agree; and to offset any associated revenue losses by increasing the interest rate on certain related tax

deficiencies.

AMMUNITON RESTRICTIONS

S. 179-To tax 9 millimeter, .25 caliber, and .32 caliber bullets.

ASSET-BASED WELFARE REFORM

S. 863--To provide for the establishment of demonstration

projects designed to determine the social, psychological, and

economic effects of providing to individuals with limited

means an opportunity to accumulate assets, and to determine

the extent to which an asset-based welfare policy may be used

to enable individuals with low Income to achieve economic

self-sufficiency.

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AVIATION FUEL

S. 70-To prohibit any increase in the tax on the sale of certain aviation fuel, and to prohibit any tax on such fuel or on

the energy content of petroleum or petroleum products used

in the production of such fuel.

S.2567-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exemption for commercial aviation from the transportation fuels tax.

BIODIESEL

S.465--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the production of biodiesel and certain ethanol fuels,

and for othe purposes.

BOATING

S.2052--Entitled the Recreational Boating Safety Program

Funding Improvement Act.

BLACK LUNG

S.1773-To make Improvements in the Black Lung Benefits

Act,, and for other purposes.

BONDS

"S 433-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove certain highspeed rail facility bonds from the State volume cap.

"S 719-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the treatment of certain qualified small issue

bonds.

S.945--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the permanent extension of qualified small issue

bonds and to except expenditures from the limitation of such

bonds.

BUDGET DEFICIT

S. 1163-To reduce spending and tax subsidies in order to reduce the budget deficitL and for other purposes.

BURIAL EXPENSES

S.2130-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the death benefit limits for certain policies purchased to

cover payment of burial expenses or in connection with prearranged funeral expenses.

BUSINESS MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT

S. 1495--To repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of

expenses for business meals and entertainment.

"S 159-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the amount of business meal and entertainment expenses which are deductible.

"S 2070-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deductibility of business meal expenses for individuals who are subject to Federal hours of limitation.

CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES

S.826--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Impose an excise tax on campaign expenditures of candidates for

Federal office in excess of campaign spending limits.

CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION

S. 351-To exclude deposits into a capital construction fund account under section 607(d) of the Merchant Marine Act from

net earnings from self-employment.

S. 352-To provide for the self-employment tax treatment of

qualified withdrawals from a capital construction fund account under section 607(d) of the Merchant Marine Act.

CAPITAL GAINS

S. 288-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduction in the capital gains tax on individuals, and

for othe purposes.

S.347-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote long-term investment and economic growth in the manufacturing sector, restore capital gains incentives, encourage

research and experimentation, restore and make permanent the

exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance, and

for other purposes.

S. 363-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 50 percent exclusion for gain from certain small business stock, and for other purposes.

S. 368-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a capital gains tax differential for individual and corporate taxpayers who make high-risk, long-term, growth-oriented venture and seed capital investment in startup and other

small enterprises.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

S. 162-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of -inventory.

S.1561-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a charitable contribution deduction for certain expanses incurred by whaling captains in support of Native Alaskan subsistence whaling.

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

S. 136-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of child restraint systems used

in motor vehicles.

CHILD SUPPORT

S. 434-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

taxpayers a bad debt deduction for certain partially unpaid

child support payments and to require the inclusion in income

of child support payments which a taxpayer does not pay, and

for other purposes.

S.663--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for refundable child credit and to increase the earned income tax credit for larger families, to provide for a demnonstration program for payments in lieu of child support payments owed by absent spouses, to encourage creation of jobs

for low-income unemployed, and for other purposes.

S. 967-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the

Social Security Act to repeal provisions relating to the State

enforcement of child support obligations, to require the Internal Revenue Service to collect child support through wage

withholding, and for other purposes.

S. 141S-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify provisions relating to church pension benefit plans, to

modify certain provisions relating to participants in such

plans, to reduce the complexity to bring workable consistency

to the applicable rules, to promote retirement savings and

benefits, and for other purposes.

S. 1909-To improve the interstate enforcement of child support

and parentage court orders and for other purposes.

COMMON INVESTMENT FUNDS

S. 427-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit

private foundations to use common investment funds.

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CONSERVATION EXPENDITURES

S& 968-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that conservation expenditures by electric and gas utilities are

deductible for the year in which paid or incurred.

COOPERATIVE HOUSING CORPORATIONS

&. 1778-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the tax treatment of cooperative housing corporations.

CORPORATE INCOME

S.2160-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to replace the corporate income tax with a broad-based business

activities tax, to provide relief from such tax for individuals

with moderate incomes, and for other purposes.

CREDITS

"S 136-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of child restraint systems used

in motor vehicles.

"S 156-To amend the. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

the energy investment credit for solar energy and geothermal

property against the entire regular tax and the alternative minimum tax.

"S 346-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust

for inflation the doliaa limitations on the dependent care credit.

"S 354-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to replace the possession tax credit with a wage-based employment tax credit.

S. 361-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore

the regular investment tax credit for property placed in service

during a specified period, and for other purposes.

S.394-To amend the, Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a credit for payments or contributions to certain cooperative

research organizations, and for other purposes.

S.403-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a tax credit for fuels produced from offshore deep-water

projects.

S. 487-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and modify the low-income housing tax credit.

S.573--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide for a credit for the portion of employer social security

taxes paid with respect to employee cash tips.

S. 663--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide for refundable child credit and to increase the earned income tax credit for larger families, to provide for a demonstration program for payments in lieu of child support payments owed by absent spouses, to encourage creation of jobs for low-income unemployed, and for other purposes.

S.666--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and modify the credit for increasing research

activities, and for other purposes. -

S. 725-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide tax credits for Indian investment and employment, and

for other purposes.

S. 746--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide an investment tax credit for stage 3 aircraft.

S. 895-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of the rehabilitation credit under the

passive activity limitation and the alternative minimum tax.

S.1060--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide a tax credit to businesses which mine metallurgical coal

and are required to make contributions to the UMWA Combined Benefit Fund created by the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

S. 1543-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide a refundable credit for qualified cancer screening tests.

S. 1576-To provide a tax credit for families, to provide certain

tax incentives to encourage investment and increase savings.

and to place limitations on the growth of spending.

S. 1691-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers engaged in certain agriculture-related activities

a credit against income tax for property used to control environmental pollution and for soil and water conservation expenditures.

CROP INSURANCE

S. 1814-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a taxpayer may elect to include in income crop insurance proceeds and disaster payments in the year of the disaster or in the following year.

DAY CARE

S. 321-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide a credit against tax for employers who provide on-site

day-care facilities for dependents of their employees, and for

other purposes.

DEDUCTIONS

S. 157-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard mileage rate deduction for charitable use

of passenger automobiles.

S. 158-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a deduction for travel expenses of certain loggers.

S. 360-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend

the deduction for health insurance costs of self-employment

individuals for a indefinite period, and to increase the amount

of such deduction.

S. 571-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pernmanently increase the deductible health insurance costs for selfemployed individuals.

S. 572-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make

permanent the deduction for health insurance costs for selfemployed individuals.

S. 741-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a deduction for contributions to individual investment accounts, and for other purposes.

S. 929-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a deduction for contributions to individual investment accounts, and for other purposes.

S. 972-To clarify that certain Federal assistance provided with

respect to domestic building and loan associations shall be

treated as compensation for purposes of determining the deduction for losses, and for other purposes.

S. 1026--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain deductions of members of the National

Guard or reserve units of the Armed Forces will be allowable

in computing adjusted gross income.

S. 1109-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the deduction for depreciation shall be computed on

a neutral cost recovery basis, and for other purposes.

S. 1116-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the deduction for expenses of certain home offices, and

for other purposes.

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S.1140-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a deduction for fees for sewer and water services to the extent

such fees exceed 1 percent of adjusted gross income. and to

offset the cost of such deduction by disallowing the deduction

for amounts paid pursuant to settlements and for compensatory damages under certain environmental laws.

S.1163-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain deductions of school bus drivers shall be allowable in computing adjusted gross income.

S. 1495.-To repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of

expenses for business meals and entertainment.

S.1591-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the amount of business meal and entertainment expenses which are deductible.

S. 1666-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1966 to allow

a taxpayer to elect to deduct either State and local income

taxes or State and local sales taxes.

S.1684-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a taxpayer a deduction for equipment used for environmental

Purposes.

S. 1699-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide that the amortization deduction for goodwill and certain

other intangibles be determined by amortizing 75 percent of

the adjusted basis of the intangibles ratably over a 15-year period.

S. 1700-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit

the interest deduction allowed corporations and to allow a deduction for dividends paid by corporations.

S.1368--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

the casualty loss deduction for disaster losses without regard

to the 10-percent adjusted gross income floor.

S. 1877-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the deductibility of interest and similar amounts attributable to deferred compensation.

S. 1924-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide clarification for the deductibility of expenses incurred by

a taxpayer in connection with the business use of the home.

S. 2165-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a deduction for qualified adoption expenses, and for other

purposes.

S. 2486-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for health insurance costs of self-employed

individuals, to increase the taxes on tobacco products, and for

other purposes.

S. 2557-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the 80-percent limitation on the deductible portion of -meal expenses.

DEFICIT REDUCTION

S. 876-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide training and investment incentives and to provide additional revenues for deficit reduction purposes.

S. 2143-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a value added tax and to use the receipts from the tax

to reduce the Federal budget deficit and Federal debt and to

finance health care reform.

DEFICIT TRlUST FUND

S. 941-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the Deficit Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS

S. 2450--To prohibit delinquent taxpayers from receiving Federal benefits or employment, and for other purposes.

DEPENDENTS

S. 346-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust for inflation the dollar limitations on the dependent care credIt.

S. 474-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount of the exemption for dependent children

under age 18 to $3.500, and for other purposes.

S. 939-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the definition of dependent, to provide a uniform definition of child, and for other purposes.

DIESEL FUEL

S. 1693-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to delay

the effective date for the change in the point of imposition

of the tax on diesel fuel, to provide that vendors of diesel fuel

used for any nontaxable use may claim refunds on behalf of

the ultimate users, and to provide a similar rule for vendors

of gasoline used by State and local governments.

S. 2029-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

the taxable sale or use, without penalty, of dyed diesel fuel

with respect to recreational boaters.

DISASTER-RELATED CONVERSIONS

S. 364-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the involuntary conversion rules for certain disaster-related

conversions,

DISASTER VICTIMS

S. 467-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for certain disaster victims, and for other purposes.

DOMESTIC SERVICES

S. 1231-To provide for simplified collection of employment

taxes on domestic services, and for other purposes.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

S. 19-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide

economic growth in 1993 and for other purposes.

S. 347-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote long-term investment and economic growth in the manufacturing sector, restore capital gains incentives, encourage

research and experimentation, restore and make permanent the

exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance, and

for other purposes.

EDUCATION LOANS

S. 271-To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide that interested persons may request review by the Trade Representative

of a foreign country's compliance with trade agreements.

EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

S. 1787-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide for the tax-free treatment of education savings accounts

established through certain State programs, and for other purposes.

ENERGY

S. Con. Res. 17-To express the sense of the Congress that ethanol and mass fuels other than ethanol not be subject to any

new energy tax.

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"S 1065.-To reduce the Federal budget deficit and encourage

energy conservation through an increase In the motor fuels

excise tax, and for other purposes. "S 1736.-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to en.

hance the Nation's energy security by promoting renewable

energy resources and energy conservation.

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME

S.173.-To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security

Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to pro- vide security for workers, to improve pension plan funding,

to limit growth in insurance exposure, to protect the singleemployee plan termination insurance program, and for other

purposes.

EMPLOYMENT OWNERSHIP

S.1755-Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote

and improve employee ownership in the United States.

EMPLOYER SECURITIES

S.948-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for certain gratuitous transfers of employer

securities for the benefit of employees.

ENTERPRISE ZONES

S.100-To provide tax incentives for the establishment of tax

enterprise zones, and for other purposes. S. 393-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for urban and rural enterprise zones, and for

other purposes.

ESTATE TAX

S.226-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain cash rentals of farmland will not cause recap.

hire of special estate tax valuation.

S. Res. 64--Expressing the sense of the Senate that increasing

the effective rate of taxation by lowering the estate tax exemption would devastate homeowners, farmers, and small

business owners, further hindering the creation of jobs and

economic growth.

S. 531-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the estate and gift tax exemption from $600,000 to

$1,000,000.

S. 1013--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an election to exclude from the gross estate the value of

land subject to a qualified conservation easement If certain

conditions are satisfied, to permit a qualified conservation

contribution where the probability of surface mining is remote, and to make technical changes to the alternative valuation rules.

S.2146--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special valuation of sensitive environmental areas for

estate tax purposes, and for other purposes.

ETHANOL FUELS

S. 465--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the production of biodiesel and certain ethanol fuels.

and for other purposes.

EXCISE TAXES

S. S13-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the excise taxes on tobacco products, and to use the

resulting revenues to fund a trust fund for health care reform,

andl for other purposes.

S. 828-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on campaign expenditures of candidates for

Federal office In excess of campaign spending limits.

S. 949-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an excise tax exemption for transportation on certain ferries.

S. 1443-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on luxury passenger vehicles.

S. 1749-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt small manufacturers, producers, and importers from the

firearms excise tax.

S. 2287-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the assessment and collection of the excise tax on arrows.

EXCLUSIONS

S. 678-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make

permanent the exclusion for amounts received under qualified

group legal services plans.

EXLIMPTIONS

S. 153-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that service performed for an elementary or secondary

school operated primarily for religious purposes is exempt

from the Federal unemployment tax.

S. 2250--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit tax-exempt financing of certain transportation facilities.

S. 2366-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the tax-exempt status of Christa McAuliffe Fellowships.

EXPORT SUBSIDIES

S. 894-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny

the benefits of certain export subsidies in the case of exports

of certain unprocessed timber.

FAMILY-HELD FOREST LANDS

S. 2477-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to preserve family-held forest lands, and for other purposes.

FAMILY LEAVE

S. 10-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide

tax incentives for the adoption of flexible family leave policies by employers.

FARMERS' COOPERATIVES

S. 54-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

farmers' cooperatives to elect to include gains or losses from

certain dispositions in the determination of net earnings, and

for other purposes.

FISHERMEN

S. 96-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify

the employment status of certain fishermen.

FLIGHT TRAINING

S. 2338--To provide that for taxable years beginning before

1980 the Federal income tax deductibility of flight training

expenses shall be determined without regard to whether such

expenses were reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances.

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FLAT TAX

& 193-lb amend dhe Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal

the income tax of corporation. to Impose a 10 percent tax onl

the earned Income (and only the earned income) of Individuaals, to repeal the estate and gift taxes, and for other purposes.

FOREIGN CORPORATIONS

&. 26--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end detferal for United States shareholders on income of controlled

foreign corporations attributable to property imported into the

United States.

FOREIGN INVESTMENTS

S. 1733-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax treatment for foreign investment through a United

States regulated investment company comparable to thetax

treatment for direct foreign investment and Investment

through a foreign mutual fund.

FOREIGN PENSION PLANS

S. 2523-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain foreign pension plans to invest in the United

States on a nontaxable basis.

FOREIGN TAX COMPLIANCE

S.2342-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the collection of taxes of United States persons moving

production abroad and foreign persons doing business in the

United States, and for other purposes.

FORESTRY ACTI1VITES

&. 1123-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain provisions relating to the treatment of forestry activities.

FOSTER CARE

S.2238-To ameodihe Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a foster care provider and a qualified foster individual may share the same home.

GAMES OF CHANCES

S.67-To provide that certain games of chance conducted by

a nonprofit organization not be treated as an unrelated business of such organization.

GIFT TAX

S.531-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the estate and gift Lux exemption from $600.000 to

$1,.000,000.

S. 18938-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make

permanent the section 170(e) rules pertaining to gifts of publicly traded stock to certain private foundations, and for other

purposes.

GOODWILL

S.1699-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the amortization deduction for goodwill and certain

other intangibles be determined by amortizing 75 percent of

the adjusted basis of the intangibles ratably over a 15-year period.

GOVERNMENTAL PLANS

S. 1028-To provide for the Income tax treatment of certain distributions under a governmental plan.

GROUP HEALTH

S. 2854-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require

reporting of group health plan information on W-2 forms. and

for other puposes.

GUN DEALERS

S. 1798-To amend the Internial Revenue Code of 1986 to Increase the tax on handguns and assault weapons and to impose a tax on the transfer of handguns and assault weapons.

to Increase the license application fee for gun dealers and to

use the proceeds from those increases to pay for medical care

for gunshot victims.

GUN EXCHANGE

S. 1540-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide Lux incentives for businesses participating in gun exchange programs, and for other purposes.

GUNS AND ASSAULT WEAPONS

S.865-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the Lux on handguns and assault weapons, to increase

the license application fee for gun dealer, and to use the proceeds from those increases to pay for medical care for gunshot victims.

GUN VIOLENCE

S. 1578-To amend tide 18, United States Code, to promote the

safe use of guns and to reduce gun violence.

HANDGUN AMMUNITON

S. 1616-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the Lux on handgun ammunition, to impose the special

occupational tax and registration requirements on importers

and manufacturers of handgun ammunition, and for other purposes.

HEALTH INSURANCE

S. 339--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend

for 6 months the deduction for health insurance costs of selfemployed individuals.

S. 381-To ametad the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make

permanent, and to increase to 100 percent, the deduction of

self-employed individuals for health insurance costs.

HEALTH SECURITY

S. 491-To provide health care for every American and to control the cost of the health care system.

HIGH-SPEED RAIL

S.438-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove certain high-speed rail facility bonds from the State volume cap.

ILLEGAL ALIENS

S. 2552-To amend die Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny

the earned income credit to illegal aliens and to prevent fraudulent claims for the earned credit.

INCENTIVES

S. 1829-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax Incentives to encourage small Investors, and for other

purposes.

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INDEBTEDNESS INCOME

& 967-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respecd to discharg of indebtedness Income forom prepayment

of loans under section 306B of the Rural Electrification Act

of 1936,

INDIAN TRIBES

& 162--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of inventory.

S& 1235.-To provide for the treatment of Indian tribal governments under section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of

1986.

INSURANCE COMPANIES

S.675-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of effectively connected investment income of insurance companies.

INTANGIB3LE DRILLING

S.1622-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat

geological, geophysical, and surface casing costs like intangibWe drilling and development costs, and for other purposes.

INTERNATIONAL HUNGER

S.1095--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

individuals to direct that pant or all of their income tax refunds be contributed to a trust fund established for the relief

of domestic and international hunger, and to establish a commission to oversee the distribution of such conditions.

INVESTMENT INCOME

S. 675--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of effectively connected investment Income of insurance companies.

IRA'S

S. 195--To repeal the mandatory 20 percent income tax withholding on eligible rollover distributions which are not rolled

over.

S. 327-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit

rollovers, into individual retirement accounts of separation pay

from the Armed Services.

S. 362--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore

the IRA deduction and for other purposes.

S. 682-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the rollover of gain from the sale of farm assets into

an Individual retirement account.

S. 1669-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

homemakers to get a full IRA deduction.

S. 1966-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

the joint ownership of individual retirement accounts.

S. 2301-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage savings and investment through Individual retirement

accounts, and for other purposes.

S. 2476-To amend the Internal Re, nue Code of 1986 to encourage individuals to save through individual retirement accounts, and for other purposes.

JOB CREATION

S. 1055-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create real jobs In America through investment and savings Incentives, to pay for such incentives by decreasing Federal

spending, and for other purposes.

JOB TRAINING

S. 1029.-To amend the Job Training Partnership Act to encourage the placement of youths In private sector jobs under the

Summer Youth Employment and Training Program, and for

other purposes,

LIFE INSURANCE CONTRACTS

S. 1689-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of accelerated benefits under Wie insuranc contracts.

LINE ITEM VETO

S. 102-To provide for a line item veto; capital gains tax reduction; enterprise zones; raising the social security earnings

limit; and workfare.

LIVESTOCK

S. 1615--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 relating

to the treatment of livestock sold on account of weather-related conditions.

LOW-INCOME HOUSING

S.487-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and modify the low-income housing tax credit.

LUXURY TAX

S. 69--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal

the luxury tax on boats.

S. 159-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal

the luxury excise tax.

S. 1443-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on luxury passenger vehicles.

S. 2117-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the application of the luxury automobile excise tax

the value of components required for a vehicle to be powered

by clean-burning fuel, and for other purposes.

MASTERS AND SEAMAN

S. 2159-To amend title 46, United States Code, to prevent certain masters and seaman from being taxed on wages by more

than one State or political subdivision thereof, and for other

purposes.

MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

S. 1105-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of individual medical savings accounts, to assist In the payment of medical and long-term expenses, to provide that the earnings on such accounts will not

be taxable, to allow rollovers of such accounts into individual

retirement accounts, and for other purposes.

S. 2532-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

for the establishment of medical savings accounts for individuals covered by certain high deductible health plans.

MILITARY MOVING EXPENSE

S. 2096-To amend section 217 of the Internal Revenue Code

of 1986 to -provide that military moving expense reimbursements are excluded from income without regard to the deductibility of the expenses reimbursement.

MILITARY PROPERTY

S. 1093-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the special rule for treatment of foreign trade income of

a FSC attributable to military property.

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MINIMUM TAX SYSTEM

&. SN-To amend the Internal Revenue Code to 1986 to modify

the alternative minimum tax system, and for other purposes.

MINORITY OWNED BUSINESS

S.292-To amend section 118 of the Internal Revenue Code of

1986 to provide incentives for investments in disadvantaged

and women-owned business enterprises.

MORTGAGE BONDS

S.348-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend qualified mortgage bonds.

S. 645--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond

financing.

NATIONAL DEBT

S. 449--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

individuals to designate that up to 10 percent of their income

tax liability to be used to reduce the national debt, and to require spending reductions equal to the amounts so designated.

NATURAL GAS

S. 374-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for domestic oil and natural gas exploration

and production, and for other purposes.

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

S. 391-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat

for unemployment compensation purposes Indian tribal governments, the same as State or local units of government or

as nonprofit organizations.

S. 877-To provide that certain games of chance conducted by

a nonprofit organization not be treated as an unrelated business of such organization.

NEUTRAL COST RECOVERY

S. 1109--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide that the deduction for depreciation shall be computed on

a neutral cost recovery basis, and for other purposes.

OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

S. 258-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- vide a mechanism for taxpayers to designate $1 of any overpayment of income tax, and to contribute other amounts, for

the use by the United States Olympic Committee.

ORGAN DONATION

S. 2246-To require tie Secretary of the Treasury to include

organ donation information with individual income tax refund

payments.

PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT

S. 2415-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 relating

to the treatment of partnership investment expenses under the

alternative minimum tax.

PAYMENTS

S. 739-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the limitation on using last year's taxes to calculate an

individual's estimated tax payments.

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PAYROLL TAX

S. 764-To exclude service of election officials and election

workers from the Social Security payroll tax.

PEACE TAX FUND

S. 2028-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve revenue collection and to provide that a taxpayer conscientiously opposed to participation In war may elect to have

such taxpayer's income, estate, or gift tax payments spent for

nonmilitary purposes to create the United States Peace Tax

Fund to receive such tax payments, and for other purposes.

PENSIONS

S. 105-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the

Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve pension plan funding.

S. 235-To limit State taxation of certain pension income, and

for other purposes.

S. 1780-To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security

Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, to pro- vide security for workers, to improve pension plan funding,

to limit growth in insurance exposure, to protect the singleemployee plan termination insurance program, and for other

purposes.

PENSION LAWS

S. 762-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify the pension laws, and for other purposes.

PERSONAL PROPERTY

S. 1825-To authorize collection of certain State and local taxes

with respect to the sale, delivery, and use of tangible personal

property.

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

S. 65-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose

a fee on the importation of crude oil and refined petroleum

products.

PLASTIC FLAT GOODS

S. 1176-To clarify the tariff classification of certain plastic flat

goods.

PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE

S. 139-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend

the period for the rollover of gain from the sale of a principal

residence to a principal residence located in a disaster area.

S. 198-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the one-time exclusion of gain from sale of a principal residence shall no he precluded because the taxpayer's

spouse, before becoming married to the taxpayer, elected the

exclusion,

S. 199-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

the one-time exclusion or gain from sale of a principal residence to be taken before age 55 if the taxpayer or family

member suffers a catastrophic illness.

S. 254-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a fee on the importation of crude oil or refined petroleum products.

PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS

S. 427-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit

private foundations to use common investment funds.
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REAL ESTATE

"S 342-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage investment in real estate and for other purposes.

"S.1406-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the nonrecognition of gain on long-term real property

which is involuntary converted as the result of the exercise

of eminent domain, without regard to whether the replacement

property is similar or of like kind.

RECYCLING

S. 2061-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat

recycling facilities as exempt facilities under the tax-exempt

bond rules, and for other purposes.

RESERVE UNITS

S.1026-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that certain deductions of members of the National

Guard or reserve units of the Armed Forces will be allowable

in computing adjusted gross Income.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

S. 2256-To exclude ftrom Federal income taxation amounts received in settlement of refund claims for State and local income taxes on Federal retirement benefits which were not

subject to State or local income taxation on the same basis

as State or local retirement benefits.

RETIREMENT PLANS

S. 475-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit

penalty-free distributions from qualified retirement plans for

unemployed individuals.

RETROACTIVITY

&. 124-To repeal the retroactive application of the income, estate, and gift tax rates made by the Budget Reconciliation Act

and reduce administrative expenses for agencies by $3,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994, 1995, and

1996.

ROLLOVERS

S. 37!.'-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the rollover period in principal residences for taxpayers whose assets are frozen in financial institutions.

S. 501-To repeal the mandatory 20 percent income tax withholding on eligible rollover distributions which are not rolled

over.

S. 772-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a simplified tax on all income, and for other purposes.

ROYALTIES

S. 2252-To amend section 17 of the Act of August 27, 1954

(25 U.S.C. 667p). relating to the distribution and taxation of

assets and earnings, to clarify that distributions of rents and

royalties derived from assets held in continued trust by the

Government, and paid to the mixed-blood members of the Ute

Indian tribe, their Ute Indian heirs, or Ute Indian legatees, are

not subject to Federal or State taxation at the time of distribution, and for other purposes.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT ZONES

S. 1097-To provide for the establishment of rural development

investment zones, and for other purposes.

RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES

S. 380-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify

the treatment of Interest income and rental expense in connection with safe harbor leases involving rural electric cooperatives.

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION

S. 987-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to discharge of indebtedness income from prepayment

of loans under section 306B of the Rural Electrification Act

of 1936.

RURAL MEDICAL CARE

S. 263-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a deduction for amounts paid by a health care professional as

interest on student loans if the professional agrees to practice

medicine for at least 2 years in a rural community.

SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING

S. 91S-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to more

accurately codify the depreciable life of semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

SEPARATED EMPLOYEES

S. 1968-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the tax-free roll-over of certain payments made by employers to separated employees.

SMALL BUSINESS

S. 947-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit

the tax rate for certain small businesses, and fo~r other purposes.

S. 160-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote investment in small businesses by providing Federal Tax

Relief and simplification for such businesses and their investors.

S. 2030--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit

the tax rate for certain small businesses, and for other purposes.

SPACEPORTS

S. 1688--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat

spaceports like airports under the exempt facility bond rules.

STOCK OPTIONS

S. 1175--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

corporations to issue performance stock options to employees,

and for other purposes.

STUDENT LOANS

S. 354-To section 108(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1Q86

to clarify the tax treatment of discharges of indebtedness

under certain student loans.

S. 914-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the discharge, or repayment, of student loans of students who agree to perform services in certain professions.

SUBCHAPTER S CORPORATIONS

S. 1690-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the rules regarding subchapter S corporations.

SUBSIDIES

S. 1163-To reduce spending and tax subsidies in order to reduce the budget deficit, and for other purposes.

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S.2304-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phase

out the tax subsidies for alcohol fuels involving alcohol produced from feedstocks eligible to receive Federal agricultural

subsidies.

SUPERFUND

S. 1994-To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to make

comprehensive improvements in provisions relating to liability, State implementation, remedy selection, and funding, and

for other purposes. 174SUJPPLEMENTAL WAGE PAYMENTS

S. 2290.-To repeal die increase in withholding from supplemental wage payments included in the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993.

TAX EXEMPTIONS

S. 565-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve disclosure requirements for tax-exempt organizations.

S. 1171-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the taxation of certain sponsorship payments to taxexempt organizations and certain amounts received by Olympic organizations.

S. 2061-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat

recycling facilities as exempt facilities under the tax-exempt

bond rules, and for other purposes.

TAXPAYER EMPOWERMENT

S. 2540--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for taxpayer empowerment, and for other purposes.

TAXPAYER RIGHTS

S. 542-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide addiional safeguards to protect taxpayer rights.

TAX SIMPLIFICATION

ILIL 3419-To simplify certain provisions of the International

Revenue Code of 1986, and for other purposes.

TIPS

S. 573-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit for the portion of employer social security

taxes paid with respect to employee cash tips.

TOBACCO PRODUCTS

S. 513-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to in-

'crease the excise taxes on tobacco products, and to use the

resulting revenues to fund a trust fund for health care reform.

and for other purposes.

TRANSFER TAX

S. 2445-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit

the applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax.

TRAINING AND INVESTMENT

S. 876-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide training and investment incentives and to provide additional revenues for deficit reduction purposes.

TRUSTS

S. 1729.-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repea the 1993 Federal income tax rate increases on trusts established for the benefit of individuals with disabilities or for

college education costs of a beneficiary.

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

S.382-To extend the emergency unemployment compensation

program, and for other purposes.

VALUE ADDED TAX

S. 2143-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a value added tax and to use the receipts from the tax

to reduce the Federal budget deficit and Federal debt and to

finance health care reform.

VETERANS' BENEFITS

S. 1063-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that veterans' allowances and benefits administered by

the Secretary of Veterans Affairs are not included in gross income.

WAGERING

S. 494-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide changes in application of wagering taxes to charitable organizations.

WHALING

S. 1561-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

a charitable contribution deduction for certain expanses incurred by whaling captains in support of Native Alaskan subsistence whaling.

WIND ENERGY

S. 1180-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the production and use of wind energy.

W-2 FORMS

S. 285--To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require

reporting of group health plan information on W-2 forms, and

for other purposes.

TRADE

AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

S. 730--To ensure fair and free trade of certain agricultural

commodities between the United States and Canada, and for

other purposes.

AIRBUS INDUSTRIES

S. 418--To require the administering authority to initiate an

vestigation under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 with

spect to Airbus Industries.

inreANTIDUMPING

S. S02-To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to improve the antidumping and countervailing duty provisions, and for other

purposes.

BOYCOTT'S

S. 723-To provide for an analysis of the secondary and tertiary

Arab boycotts of United States firms doing business with Israel, and for other purposes.

CAMBODIA

S. 2103-To make the provisions of

of 1974 applicable to Cambodia.

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CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE

S. 1155-To ensure that the Caribbehn Basin Initiative is not adversely affected by the implementation of the North American

Free Trade-Agreement and to apply fast track approval procedures to free trade agreements entered into between the United States and certain Caribbean Basin countries.

CHILE

S. 2090-To provide negotiating authority for a trade agreement

with Chile, but to apply fast track procedures only to such an

agreement that contains certain provisions relating to worker

rights and the government.

CHINA

S. 194-To prohibit the entry into the United States of items

produced, grown, or manufactured in the People's Republic of

China with the use of forced labor.

S. 806--To extend to the People's Republic of China renewal

of nondiscriminatory (most-favored-nation) treatment provided

certain conditions are met.

S. 1034-To provide that the President may not extend to the

People's Republic of China renewal of nondiscriminatory -,(most-favored-nation) treatment beginning July 3, 1994, unless the President determines that the People's Republic of

China is not manipulating its currency to prevent effective

balance of payments adjustments or to gain an unfair competitive advantage in trade.

S. 1065-To deny the People's Republic of China most-favorednation trade treatment.

S. 2260-To provide conditions for renewing nondiscriminatory

(most-favored-nation) treatment for the People's Republic of

China.

COMMON MARKET

S. 1444-To establish a common market to bind together the

countries of North America. Central America. and South

America in a common commitment to promote democracy

and mutually beneficial economic development.

S. 1449-To establish a common market to bind together the

countries of North America, Central America. and South

America in a common commitment to promote democracy

and mutually beneficial economic development.

COMPLIANCE

S. 268-To extend the period during which the United States

Trade Representative is required to identify trade liberalization priorities, and for other purposes.

S. 269-To extend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide that interested persons may request review by the Trade Representative

of a foreign country's compliance with trade agreements.

S. 271-To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide that interested persons may request review by the Trade Representative

of a foreign country's compliance with trade agreements.

DUTIES

S. 147-To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain

entries of dog and cat treats as free of certain duties.

S. 231-To amend the Foreign Trade Zones Act to permit the

deferral of payment of duty on certain production equipment.

S. 398-To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide duty-free status for hosiery knitting machines and parts thereof, and for hosiery knitting needles.

S. 406--To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to correct the rate of duty on certain mixtures of

caseinate.

S. 428-To make permanent the temporary exemption from duty

of the cost of certain foreign repairs made to United States

vessels.

S. 530-To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to clarify that certain footwear assembled in beneficiary countries is excluded from duty-free treatment.

S. 633-To amend the Foreign Trade Zones Act to clarfy that

crude oil consumed in refining operations is not subject to

duty under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United

States.

S. 758-To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to restore the duty rate that prevailed under the Tariff Schedules of the United States for certain twine, cordage.

ropes, and cables.

S. 807-To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to correct the rate of duty on certain mixtures of

caseinate.

S. 838--To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to correct the rate of duty on certain agglomerated

cork products.

S. 963-To reliquidate certain entries on which excessive countervailing duties were paid, and for other purposes.

S. 1009-To provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of a certain entry of warp knitting machines as free of certain duties.

S. 1931-To provide duty-free privileges to participants in, and

other individuals associated with, the 1994 World Rowing

Championships.

DUTY SUSPENSION

S. 272-To extend the temporary suspension of import duties on

cantaloupes.

S. 280-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on fresh

cantaloupes imported between January I and May I5 of each

year.

S. 312-To suspend temporarily the duty on rifabutin (dosage

form).

S. 369-To -suspend until January 1. 1995. the duty on certain

ceramic ferrules and sleeves.

S. 370-To suspend until January 1. 1995. the duty on certain

internally lighted ceramic and porcelain miniatures of cottages, houses, churches, and other buildings and associated

accessories and figurines.

S. 372-To extend the existing duty free treatment with respect

to articles provided by the Max Planck Institute for

Radioastronomy to the Steward Observatory.

S. 390-To extend the existing suspension of duty on metal

oxide varistors.

S. 392-To eAtend until January 1. 1995, the existing suspension

of duty on certain piston engines.

S. 397-To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to temporarily suspend the duty on mercuric oxide.

S. 446-To extend until January I, 1996, the existing suspension

of duty on tamoxifen citrate.

S. 454-To extend the suspension of duty on three-dimensional

cameras.

S. 506-To continue until January 1, 1995. the suspension of

duty on o-Benzl-p-chlorophenol.

S. 507-To extend the existing temporary suspension of duty on

fusilade.

S. 508-To suspend temporarily the duty on 3-

dimethylaminomethyleneiminiphenoI hydrochloride.

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S. 509-To suspend temporarily the duty on N,N-dimethly-N'-

(3-( (methylamino )carbonyl )oxy) phenyl) methanimidamide

monohydrochloride.

S. 510-To temporarily suspend the duty on Bendiocarb.

S. 511-To suspend temporarily the duty on PCMX.

S. 624-To extend until January 1, 1999, the existing suspension

of duty on certain unimproved wools.

S. 637-To suspend temporarily the duty on pentostatin.

S. 638.-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on jacquard cards and other cards used as jacquard cards.

S. 640-To suspend until January 1. 1995, the duty on Malathion.

S. 642-To extend the existing suspension of duty on methyl

and ethyl parathion and dimethoate.

S. 688.-To temporarily suspend duties on certain composite diagnostic or laboratory reagents.

S. 692-To suspend temporarily the duty on B-naphthol.

S. 693-To suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Blue 60.

S. 694-To suspend temporarily the duty on rosachlonide lumps.

S. 695-To suspend temporarily the duty on C.I. Pigment Yellow 183.

S. 696.-To suspend temporarily the duty on diamino imid sp.

S. 697-To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-(4-azninophenyl)-

6-methylbenzothiazole-7-sulfonic acid.

S. 698-To suspend temporarily the duty on sethoxydim.

S. 699--To extend certain existing temporary duty suspensions.

S. 700-6-To extend the temporary reduction of duty on caffeine.

S. 701-To suspend temporarily the duty on 6-amino-I -naphthol-3-sulfonic acid.

S. 702-To suspend temporarily the duty on 3-ethylamino-p-creSol.

S. 703-To suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Blue 16.

S. 704-To suspend temporarily the duty on 3.7,11,15.

tetraniethyl-l-hexadecen-3-0l1.

S. 705-To suspend temporarily the duty on a-lsopropyl-a ((Nmethyl -N-homoveratryl)-g-aminopropyll-3, 4-Dimethoxyphenylacetonitril-hydrochloride.

S. 706-To suspend temporarily the duty on disperse red 279.

S. 707-To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Hydroxy-4-

Methoxy Benzophenone Sulfonic Acid.

S. 708-To suspend temporarily the duty on fastusol C blue

76L.

S. 709--To suspend temporarily the duty on C.l. Pigment Yellow 138.

S. 710-To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

S. 711-To suspend temporarily the duty on riboflavin.

S. 712--To suspend temporarily the duty on 2,3,5-

Trimethylhydroquinone.

S. 724-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,3,6-

Trimethylphenol (TMP).

S. 747-To suspend temporarily the duty on Pigment Red 254.

S. 748-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 7-Acetyl- 1, 1,3,4,4,6-hexamethyltetrahydronaphthalene.

S. 749-To suspend temporarily the luty on Pigment Blue 60.

S. 750-To suspend temporarily the duty on pectin.

S. 751-To suspend temporarily the duty on 6-Acetyl1.1 .2,3,3,5-hexamethyl Indan.

S. 753-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain

carbodiimides.

S. 75-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on octadecyl isocyanate.

S. 755-To extend the temporary suspension of duly on 1. 5-

naphthalene diisocyanate.

S. 756-To suspend temporarily fth duty on certain carbodiimide masterbatches.

S. 803-To temporarily suspend the duty on N-f (4-

chlorophenly)amino)-2-diflurobenzamide. and for other purposes.

S. 804-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2.6-

Dichlorobenzonitrile.

S. 805-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on I-fl-

((4-Chloro-2-(tridluoromethyl)-penyl)imino)-2-propoxy-methyl)-l-H-imidazole, and for other purposes.

S. 813-To suspend temporarily the duty on Bisphenol AF.

S. 814-To suspend temporarily the duty on capillary membrane

material. .

S. 819-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on

Trifluoromethylaniline.

S. 820-To extend the existing suspension of duty on machine

designed for heat-set, stretch texturing of continuous manmade fibers.

S. 901-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on

Paramine Acid.

S. 902--To extend the temporary suspension of duty on

Trimethye Base.

S. 903-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on

Anthraquinone.

S. 904-To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,8-

Dihyroxynaphthalene-3. 6-disulfonic acid.

S. 905-To suspend temporarily the duty on ClI. Reactive Blue

224.

S. 906-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on naphthalic acid anhydride.

S. 907-To make the temporary suspension of duty on menthol

feedstocks permanent.

S. 908--To suspend temporarily the dutty on dimethyl succinyl

succinate.

S. 909-To suspend temporarily the duty on Resolin Red F3BS

components I and 1I.

S. 910-To temporarily suspend the duty on 2-(4-Aminophenyl)-

6-methvibenzothiazole-7-sulfonic acid).

S. 911-To suspend temporarily the duty on basic blue 147.

S. 912-To temporarily suspend the duty on lauryllactam.

S. 955-To suspend temporarily the duty on sulfathiozole.

S. 95-To suspend temporarily the duty on difenzoquat methyl

sulfate.

S. 95-To suspend temporarily the duty on oxalacetic acid

diethyl ester sodium salt.

S. 958-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 0,0-dimethyl-Sf(4-oxo-1I,2,3-benzotriazin-3-(4H)-yl)methylI phosphorodithioate.

S. 95-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4-

fluoro-3-phenoxy henzaldehyde.

S. 960-To extend the temporary duty reduction of certain unwrought lead.

S. 961-To extend the suspension of duty on certain small toys,

toy jewelry, and novelty goods, and for other purposes.

S. 962-To extend the suspension of duty on triallate.

S. 964-To suspend temporarily the duty on sulfamethazine.

S. 975-To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,8,-

Dichloroanthraquinone.

S. 1000--To extend the temporary suspension of duty on

anthraquinone.

S. 1012-To suspend temporarily the duty on 3,4,4'-

trichlorocarbanilide.

S. 1043-To extend until January 1, 1998. the existing suspension of duty on certain bicycle parts, and for other purposes.

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S. 1080-To suspend until January 1. 1996. the duty on loxilan,

and to extend until January 1. 1996, the existing suspensions

of duty on iohexol. iopamidol, and loxaglic acid.

S.1069-To extend the existing suspension of duty on 6-

Hydroxy-2-naphthalentsulfonic acid, and its sodium, potassium, and ammonium salts.

S.1101-To suspend temporarily the duty on (+)-Methyl p-{2 - hyfroxy-3-(isopropylamino) propoxyl hydrocinnamate hydrochloride.

S& 1102-To suspend temporarily the duty on 3-(a-acetonyl

benzyl)-4-hydroxycooumarin sodium salt.

S. 1103-To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Picolylchloride

Hcl, 21l-indole-2-one, I ,3-dihydro-l-phenyl-3-(4-pyridinlymethylene), Linopirdine (active), 3,3-bis(4-pyridinylimethyl)-

I ,3-dihydro-l-phenyl-2H-indole-2-one, and AVIVA (tablet

formnulation).

S.1104-To suspend temporarily the duty on Triphenylmethyl

chloride, Imidazole Intermediate, 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, NChlorosuccinimide, Losartan (active), and COZAAR (formulation).

S. 1152-To suspend the duties on certain chemicals.

IS. 13-To suspend temporarily the duty on Tacrolimus in

bulk or measured dose form subject to approval by the Food

and Drug Administration.

S. 1211-To extend the suspension of duties on certain glass fibers.

S.1219-To extend the existing suspension of duty on chemical

intermediate.

S. 1219-To suspend temporarily the duty on exomethylene

ceph v sulfoxide ester.

S. 1221-To extend the existing suspension of duty on (6R1,

7R)-7-- (I R)-2-Amino-phenylacetamido-3-methly-8-oxo-5-

thia-lI -axabicyclol 4.2.O)oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid disolvate.

S. 1223--To extend the existing suspension of duty on powerdriven weaving machines for weaving fabrics more than 4.9

meters in width.

S. 1237-To extend the existing suspension of duty on stuffed

dolls, certain toy figures, and the skins thereof.

S. 1238--To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on I -

chloro-S-hexanone.

S. 1239-To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on

theobromine.

". 1240-To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on

lasamid.

". 1241-To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on Nacetylsulfanilyl chloride.

S. 1242-To extend the temporary suspension of the duty on 4-

chloro-2-nitroaniline.

S. 1243-To extend the temporary suspension

chioramino base.

S. 1244-To extend the temporary suspension

3,4-diaminophenietole dlihydrogen sulfate.

S. 1245--To extend the temporary suspension

nitro sulfon B.

S. 1246-To extend the temporary suspension

2,5-dimethoxyacetanilide.

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S. 1289-To suspend temporarily the duty on certain textile

spinning machines.

S. 1290-To suspend temporarily the duties on salmeterol

xinafoate (bulk and dosage forms).

S. 1291-To suspend temporarily the duties on cefuroxime

axetil (bulk and dosage forms).

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I S. 1292-To suspend temporarily the duty on ranitidine hydrochloride (bulk and dosage forms).

S. 1293-To suspend temporarily the duties on ondansetron hydrochloride (bulk and dosage forms).

S. 1294-To suspend temporarily the duties on sumatriptan succinate (bulk and dosage forms).

S. 1306-To extend until January 1, 1997, the previous suspension of duty on certain infant nursery intercoms and monitors.

S. 1308--To suspend until January 1. 1995. the duty on certain

machinery used to recycle mercury.

S. 1316-To suspend temporarily the duty on tefluthrin.

S. 1384-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain

chemicals.

S. 138-To suspend temporarily the duty on polyamide resin.

S. 1386-To suspend temporarily the duty on 4,4' biphenol.

S. 1387-To extend the temporary suspension on duty on 2,6-

KNA.

S. 1388-To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

S. 1389--To suspend temporarily the duty on chioranil.

S. 1390-To suspend tempomrarly the duty on 2,4,-dinitro aniline.

S. 1391-To suspend temporarily the duty on diazo-2,l ,4-sulfonic acid and its salts.

S. 1392-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on

tetraamino biphenyl.

S. 1393-To suspend temporarily the duty of Phospholan.

S. 1394-To suspend temporarily the duty on acet-p-anisidine.

S. 1403-To extend the suspension of duty on certain narrow

fabric weaving machines.

S. 1433-To suspend temporarily the duty on 5-(N,Ndibenzylglycl)-salicylamide, 2-{N-benzyl-N-tert-butylamino}-

4'-hydroxy-3-'hydromethylacetophenone hydrochloride.

flutamide, and loratadine.

S. 1434-To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

S. 1435-To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

S. 1436-To extend the suspension of duties on certain chemicals.

S. 1481-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Iethly-6- fluoro- l,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(l -piperazinyl)-3-quinoline-carboxcylic acid (nonfloxin).

S. 1482-To suspend temporarily the duty on Levodopa.

S. 1483-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on NAmidino-3,5-diamino-6-chlorpyrazinecarboxamide monohydrochloride dihydrate.

S. 1484-To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,2-

dimethlycyclopropylcarboxamide.

S. 1518-To suspend temporarily the duty on Diquat Dibromide.

S. 1519-To suspend temporarily the duty on

lambdacyhalothrin.

S. 1538--To make a technical correction with respect to the

temporary duty suspension for clomiphene citrate.

S. 1705-To extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Tfa

Lys Pro in free base and tosyl sailt forms.

S. 1706-To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

S. 1707-To suspend temporarily the duty on keto ester.

S. 1706--To renew the previously existing suspension of duty

on parts of aircraft generators.

S. 1709--To suspend temporarily the duty on mounted closed

circuit television lenses.

S. 1710-To extend temporarily the suspension of duty on certain chemicals.

S. 1711-To suspend temporarily the duty on certain chemicals.

S. 1730-To suspend temporarily the duty on 3,4-

Dimethylbenzaldehyde (3,4.-DBAL).

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S. 1739-To suspend temporarily the duly on

lambdacyhalothrin.

S. 1740-To suspend temporarily the duty on Diquat Dibromide.

S. 1754--Regarding the suspension of duty on diflunisal.

S. 1837-To suspend temporarily the duty on the personal effects of participants in, and certain other individuals associated with, the 1994 World Cup soccer games.

S. 1850-To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-(4-chloro-2-

methyl phenoxy) propionic acid.

S. 1861-To suspend temporarily the duty on certain pigments.

S. 1896-To suspend temporarily the duty on certain PVC rain

slickers.

S. 1911-To suspend temporarily the duty on 5-Chloro-2-(2,4-

dichlorophenoxy) phenol.

S. 1918-To suspend temporarily the duty on crosscarmel lose

sodium.

S.1921-To suspend temporarily the duly on amitraz.

S. 1922-To suspend temporarily the duty on ACM.

S. 2011-To suspend temporarily the duty on certain textilemanufacturing machinery.

S.2228--To suspend temporarily the duty on certain textilemanufacturing machinery.

S. 2316-To suspend temporarily the duty on C.l. Pigment Yellow 139.

S. 2317-To suspend temporarily the duty on nickle isoindoline

pigment.

ENFORCEMENT OF TRADE LAWS

S. 90-A bill to improve the -enforcement of the trade laws of

the United States, and for other purposes.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

S. 2282-To amend title V of the Trade Act of 1974 to provide

incentives for developing countries to develop and implement

strong environmental protection programs, and for other purposes.

FAST TRACK

S. 1003-To provide authority for the President to enter into

trade agreements to conclude the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations under the auspices of the General

Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, to extend tariff proclamation

authority to carry out such agreements, and to apply Congressional "fast track" procedures to a bill implementing such

agreements.

FOOTWEAR

S. S30-To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to clarify that certain footwear assembled in beneficiary countries is excluded from duty-free treatment.

FOREIGN TRADE ZONES

S. 999-To amend the Foreign Trade Zones Act to allow foreign trad zones to be established where a regional commission involving more than I State will coordinate zone activities.

FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS

S. 3115-To authorize negotiation of free trade agreements with

countries of the Americas.

S. 1788-To authorize negotiations of free trade agreements

with the countries of the Americas, and for other purposes.

FREE TRADE AREA

S. 1939--To authorize the establishment of a free-trade area in

the Western Hemisphere.

GATT

S. Res. 12-Expressing the sense of the Senate that meaningful

reforms with respect to agricultural subsidies must be

achieved in the GATT negotiations.

S. 1694-To suspend certain requirements until it is determined

or agreed that the requirements do not violate the General

Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, and for other purposes.

S. 2268-To provide for the establishment of a working group

on trade-related worker rights and labor standards as part of

the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, and for other

purposes.

HAMPDEN WATCH CO.

S. 536-To extend the effective period of a production incentive

certificate.

IMPORTS/EXPORTS

S. 108-To prohibit the importation of semiautomatic assault

weapons, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and certain accessories.

S. 254-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a fee on the importation of crude oil or refined petroleum products.

S. 324-To improve monitoring of the domestic uses made of

certain foreign grain after importation, to use the export enhancement program to promote the export of wheat to Mexico, and for other purposes.

S. 894-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny

the benefits of certain export subsidies in the case of exports

of certain unprocessed timber.

S. 952-To reliquidate certain entries of lithotripters that were

imported by nonprofit private or public institutions established

for research or educational purposes.

S. Rus. 197 -Resolution to promote clean air and to prevent

the import of "dirty" gasoline into the United States.

INSULAR POSSESSIONS

S. 2278-To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the

United States to extend certain provisions relating to the production incentive certificates for producers in the insular possessions. and for other purposes.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

S. 2041-To encourage beneficiary developing countries to provide adequate protection of intellectual property rights, and

for other purposes.

S. 2173-To improve the protection of intellectual property

rights through the implementation of the Uruguay Round

Agreements, and for other purposes.

JAPAN

S. 1173-To provide for a comprehensive reduction in the United States bilateral trade deficit with Japan, to assure mutually

advantageous international trade in motor vehicle part, and for

other purposes.

S. 1872-To expand United States exports of goods and services

by requiring the development of objective criteria to achieve

market access in Japan, and for other purposes.

S. Con. Rus. 61-Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the President's actions to reduce the trade imbalance

with Japan.

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JAPANESE FOOD AGENCY

S. Con. Res. 73--Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the announcement of the Japanese Food Agency that

it does not intend to fulfill its commitment to purchase 75,000

metric tons of United States rice.

LIQUIDATION OF ENTRIES

S. 461-To treat a protest filed with respect to the liquidation

of certain entries as files within the time required under the

Tariff Act of 1930.

MOTOR VEHICLES AND PARTS

S. 1132-To provide for fair trade in motor vehicle parts, action

under trade remedy laws for certain unfair trade practices, and

for other purposes.

S. 1173-To provide for a comprehensive reduction in the United States bilateral trade deficit with Japan, to assure mutually

advantageous international trade in motor vehicles and motor

vehicle parts, and for other purposes.

NAFTA

S. Con. Res. 36--Expressing the sense of the Congress that

United States truck safety standards are of paramount importance to the implementation of the North American Free

Trade Agreement.

S. 918-To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide trade adjustment assistance during the implementation and phase-in of

the North American Free Trade Agreement, and for other purposes.

S. 1627-To implement the North American Free Trade Agreement; jointly referred to the following Committees: Judiciary;

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Commerce, Science and

Transportation; Finance; Foreign Relations; and Governmental

Affairs; jointly, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2191(c).

S. 1827-To terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement as it applies to Canada and the United States-Canada

Free-Trade Agreement and to impose additional duties on

grain imported from Canada, until the United States and Canada renegotiate the provisions of the Agreements regarding

the importation of Canadian grain.

NEGOTIATING OBJECTIVES

S. 2293-To modify the negotiating objectives of the United

States for future trade agreements, and for other purposes.

PATENT PROTECTION

S. 149-To amend section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 to permit the United States to respond to the actions of countries

that do not provide adequate and effective patent protection

to the United States nationals.

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

S. 254-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a fee on the importation of crude oil or refined petroleum products.

S. Res. 66-To expressing the opposition of the Senate to the

imposition of an import fee on crude oil and refined petroleum products.

REEXPORTATION

S. 641-To provide for additional extension periods for

reexportation of certain articles admitted temporarily free of

duty under bond.

ROMANIA'

S.J. Rus. 108-Approving the extension of nondiscriminatory

treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of

Romania.

S. 110-Approving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment

(most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of Romania.

H.J. Rus. 228-To approve the extension of nondiscriminatory

treatment with respect to the products of Romania.

SEMICONDUCTORS

S. 417-To exempt semiconductors from the country of origin

marking requirements under the Tariff Act of 1930.

SHIPBUILDING

S. 990-To promote fair trade for the United States shipbuilding

and repair industry.

SPORTS CLOTHING

S. 931-To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to clarify the treatment of certain sports clothing.

SUPER 301

S. Rus. 126-Express the sense of the Senate that the identification of trade liberalization priorities under "Super 301"

should be made permanent.

S. 301-To revive and strengthen the "Super 301 " authority of

the United States Trade Representative to eliminate unfair

trade barriers, and for other purposes.

S. 679-To extend and enhance the operation of the "Super

301 " provisions of the Trade Act of 1974. and for other purposes.

S. 1858--To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to make "super

301 " permanent.

TARIFF ACT

S. 148-To amend section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and

title 28 of the United States Code to provide effective procedures to deal with unfair practices in import trade and to conform section 337 and title 28 to the General Agreement on

Tariffs and Trade, and for other purposes.

TARIFFS

S. 757-To correct the tariff rate inversion on certain iron and

steel pipe and tube products.

S. 1176-To clarify the tariff classification of certain plastic flat

goods.

S. 1305-To clarify the tariff treatment of certain footwear.

S. 1307-To correct the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the

United States as it applies to certain electric toothbrushes and

parts thereof.

S. 1395-Relating to the tariff treatment of certain plastic flat

goods.

S. 1752-Amending the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

S. 1753-Amending the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

S. 2382-To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide parity between the United States and certain free trade agreement

countries with respect to the exemption for personal and

household effects purchased abroad by returning residents.

and for other purposes.

TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES

S. 155-To amend the Internial Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of certain amounts received by a cooperative telephone company.

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TRUCKS

S. US5-To change the tariff classification for light trucks.

UNFAIR PRACTICES

S. 148.-To amend section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and

title 28 of the United States Code to provide effective procedures to deal with unfair practices in import trade and to con- form section 337 and title 28 to the General Agreement on

Tariffs and Trade, and for other purposes.

URUGUAY ROUND

S. Con. Re&. 49-Expressing the sense of the Congress that the

current Canadian quota regime on chicken imports should be

removed as part of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations and that Canada's imposition of quotas on United

States processed chicken violates article XI of the General

Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

S. Res.. 0-Supporting United States requests to reopen the December 20, 1991 draft final tests in the Uruguay Round to address areas of particular concern to U.S. manufacturers, environmental and consumer groups.

S. Re.. 128--Expressing the -sense of the Senate regarding the

protection -to be accorded United States copyrigtvK-based industries under agreements entered into pursuant 0~ the Uruguay round of trade negotiations.

S. 1003-To provide authority for the President to enter into

trade agreements to conclude the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations under the auspices of the General

Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, to extend tariff proclamation

authority to carry out such agreements, and to apply Congressional "fast track" procedures to a bill implementing such

agreements.

S. 2173-To improve the protection of intellectual property

rights through the implementation of :he Uruguay Round

Agreements, and for other purposes.

S. 2467-To approve and implement the trade agreements concluded in the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations; to the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Finance, the Committee on Governmental Affairs, and the Committee on Labor and Human Resources jointly, pursuant to the

order of 19 U.S.C. 2191(c)(1).

U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE

S. 106-To modernize the United States Customs Service.

U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

S. 268--To extend the period during which the United States

Trade Representative is required to identify trade liberalization priorities, and for other purposes.

S. 269-To extend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide that interested persons may request review by the Trade Representative

of a foreign country's compliance with trade agreements.

WHEAT

S. 324-To improve monitoring of the domestic uses made of

certain foreign grain after importation, to use the export enhancement program to promote the export of wheat to Mexico, and for other purposes.

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