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T90.18 JUNE 30

Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XXI, all

points of order were reserved.

T90.18 PERMISSION TO FILE REPORT

On motion of Mr. LEWIS of California, by unanimous consent, the

Committee on Appropriations was

granted permission until midnight tonight to file a privileged report (Rept.

No. 104–172) on the a bill (H.R. 1976)

making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration,

and Related Agencies programs for the

fiscal year ending September 30, 1996,

and for other purposes.

Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XXI, all

points of order were reserved.

T90.19 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT—

SAVING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS’

LIVES

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr.

HOBSON, laid before the House a message from the President, which was

read as follows:

To the Congress of the United States:

Today I am transmitting for your immediate consideration and passage the

‘‘Saving Law Enforcement Officers’

Lives Act of 1995.’’ This Act would

limit the manufacture, importation,

and distribution of handgun ammunition that serves little sporting purpose,

but which kills law enforcement officers. The details of this proposal are

described in the enclosed section-bysection analysis.

Existing law already provides for

limits on ammunition based on the specific materials from which it is made.

It does not, however, address the problem of excessively powerful ammunition based on its performance.

Criminals should not have access to

handgun ammunition that will pierce

the bullet-proof vests worn by law enforcement officers. That is the standard by which so-called ‘‘cop-killer’’

bullets are judged. My proposal would

limit the availability of this ammunition.

The process of designating such ammunition should be a careful one and

should be undertaken in close consultation with all those who are affected, including representatives of law enforcement, sporting groups, the industries

that manufacture bullet-proof vests

and ammunition, and the academic research community. For that reason,

the legislation requires the Secretary

of the Treasury to consult with the appropriate groups before regulations are

promulgated. The legislation also provides for congressional review of the

proposed regulations before they take

effect.

This legislation will save the lives of

law enforcement officers without affecting the needs of legitimate sporting

enthusiasts. I urge its prompt and favorable consideration by the Congress.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON.

THE WHITE HOUSE, June 30, 1995.

By unanimous consent, the message,

together with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on

the Judiciary and ordered to be printed

(H. Doc. 104–90).

T90.20 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT—

MFN FOR RUSSIA

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr.

HOBSON, laid before the House a message from the President, which was

read as follows:

To the Congress of the United States:

On September 21, 1994, I determined

and reported to the Congress that the

Russian Federation is in full compliance with the freedom of emigration

criteria of sections 402 and 409 of the

Trade Act of 1974. This action allowed

for the continuation of most-favorednation (MFN) status for Russia and

certain other activities without the requirement of a waiver.

As required by law, I am submitting

an updated Report to Congress concerning the emigration laws and policies of the Russian Federation. You

will find that the report indicates continued Russian compliance with U.S.

and international standards in the area

of emigration.

WILLIAM J. CLINTON.

THE WHITE HOUSE, June 30, 1995.

By unanimous consent, the message,

together with the accompanying papers, was referred to the Committee on

Ways and Means and ordered to be

printed (H. Doc. 104–91).

T90.21 DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO

TEMPORE TO SIGN ENROLLMENTS

The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr.

HOBSON, laid before the House a communication, which was read as follows:

WASHINGTON, DC, June 30, 1995.

I hereby designate the Honorable FRANK

WOLF to act as Speaker pro tempore to sign

enrolled bills and joint resolutions through

July 10, 1995.

NEWT GINGRICH,

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

By unanimous consent, the designation was accepted.

T90.22 ENROLLED BILL SIGNED

Mr. THOMAS, from the Committee

on House Administration, reported

that that committee had examined and

found truly enrolled a bill of the House

of the following title, which was thereupon signed by the Speaker:

H.R. 483. An Act to amend the Omnibus

Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 to permit

medicare select policies to be offered in all

States.

T90.23 SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED

The SPEAKER announced his signature to an enrolled bill of the Senate of

the following title:

S. 962. An Act to extend authorities under

the Middle East Peace Facilitation Act of

1994 until August 15, 1995.

T90.24 LEAVE OF ABSENCE

By unanimous consent, leave of absence was granted to Mr. YOUNG of

Alaska, for today.

And then,

T90.25 ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Mr. OWENS, pursuant

to the provisions of Senate Concurrent

Resolution 20, at 4 o’clock and 23 minutes p.m., the House adjourned until 2

o’clock p.m. on Monday, July 10, 1995.

T90.26 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON

PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of

committees were delivered to the Clerk

for printing and reference to the proper

calendar, as follows:

Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Resources. H.R. 39. A bill to amend the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management

Act to improve fisheries management; with

an amendment (Rept. No. 104–171). Referred

to the Committee of the Whole House on the

State of the Union.

Mr. SKEEN. Committee on Appropriations.

H.R. 1976. A bill making appropriations for

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and

Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1996, and for other purposes (Rept.

No. 104–172). Referred to the Committee of

the Whole House on the State of the Union.

Mr. REGULA: Committee on Appropriations. H.R. 1977. A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and

related agencies for the fiscal year ending

September 30, 1996, and for other purposes

(Rept. No. 104–173). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of

the Union.

T90.27 SUBSEQUENT ACTION ON A

REPORTED BILL SEQUENTIALLY

REFERRED

Under clause 5 of rule X the following

action was taken by the Speaker:

Referral to the Committee on Science of

H.R. 1175 extended for a period ending not

later than July 11, 1995.

T90.28 PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Under clause 5 of rule X and clause 4

of rule XXII, public bills and resolutions were introduced and severally referred as follows:

By Mr. CHRISTENSEN (for himself,

Mr. ARMEY, Mr. DELAY, Mr. BLILEY,

Mr. HYDE, Mr. KASICH, Mr. LIVINGSTON, Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas, Mr.

ROBERTS, Mr. WALKER, Mr. CRANE,

Mr. THOMAS, Mr. BUNNING of Kentucky, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. HANCOCK,

Mr. CAMP, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. ZIMMER,

Mr. SAM JOHNSON, Ms. DUNN of Washington, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. ENGLISH of

Pennsylvania, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr.

BLUTE, Mr. BREWSTER, Mr.

BROWNBACK, Mr. BRYANT of Tennessee, Mr. BUNN of Oregon, Mr.

BURR, Mr. CANADY of Florida, Mr.

CHRYSLER, Mr. COBLE, Mr. COX of

California, Mr. CRAMER, Mrs. CUBIN,

Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. DAVIS, Mr.

DEAL of Georgia, Mr. DICKEY, Mr.

DOOLITTLE, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. DREIER,

Mr. EMERSON, Mr. EWING, Mr. FOX of

Pennsylvania, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr.

GANSKE, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. HASTERT, Mr.

HAYWORTH, Mr. HEINEMAN, Mr.

HILLEARY, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr.

HOSTETTLER, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina,

Mr. JONES, Mr. KIM, Mr. KINGSTON,

Mr. LARGENT, Mr. LATHAM, Mr.

LATOURETTE, Mr. LINDER, Mr.

LONGLEY, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. MCINTOSH,

Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. METCALF, Mr.

MICA, Mr. MOORHEAD, Mrs. MYRICK,

Mr. NEUMANN, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr.

PORTER, Mr. RIGGS, Mr. ROHR-