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Date: 1991-11-05
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I have some questions of the statement made by the gentleman from Arizona and some rebuttal that would negate some of the accusations. But I was not going to do it if the gentleman was only speaking on behalf of the gentleman from Ohio .
Date: 1991-11-05
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. if the gentleman would continue to yield. I will not pursue this at this time with the gentleman. Mr. Speaker. I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. Espy].
Date: 1991-11-05
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. there is no apology needed from my distinguished colleague. and my concern is that I am sorry that the gentleman from Ohio does not agree. and that our distinguished friend. the gentleman from Iowa. does not agree. but the Treasury agrees with it. and we would not be here if the Treasury had had any objection. OMB agrees with it. also. I am sorry that my distinguished friend and the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. GRADISONI are not in sync with OMB and with the Treasury.
Date: 1991-11-05
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for his comments and just briefly in closing say that the $1.26 is under GAP accounting procedure. On the concerns of the gentleman from Mississippi. this was done in 1987. They are treated no differently than everyone else was treated in 1987. Further. lest there be a misconception. the concerns regarding two banks. there are stockholders in Mississippi. in Alabama. and In Louisiana that favor this legislation and that are supporting this legislation. Mr. Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time.
Date: 1991-11-07
Speaker: JOHN GLENN (democrat)
Chamber: H

began this effort 14 years ago. in 1977. and it is his original legislation that is the model for the protections that appear in this bill. Mr. Speaker. let me conclude by saying that enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 is critical to our efforts to end discrimination in the workplace. and to restore and strengthen the remedies available for the victims of discrimination. This bill makes it clear that employment decisions motivated by prejudice are illegal. it forces employers to justify employment practices that operate to exclude minorities and women disproportionately. and it prohibits racial harassment and other forms of discrimination during any phase of an employment contract. I believe that the Civil Rights Act of 1991. adequately addresses the problem of employment discrimination. I encourage my colleagues to join me today in supporting this measure.
Date: 1991-11-07
Speaker: ANTHONY S. FAUCI (democrat)
Chamber: S

M.D.. Director of Office of AIDS Research. National Institutes of Health. Bethesda. MD. DEAR DR. FAUCI: I am writing concerning the present status of research for an AIDS vaccine. The development of an effective AIDS vaccine Is a critical step toward stemming the rise of the AIDS epidemic in this country and worldwide. Accordingly. issues concerning AIDS vaccine trials were raised on several occasions during the recent testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor. Health and Human Services and Education. It is my understanding that there are several pharmaceutical companies currently developing AIDS vaccines. However. no clinical trials to determine efficacy in humans have been conducted to this date. In an effort to facilitate development. suggestions have been made to the Subcommittee that Federal funding be made available for the commencement of such trials immediately. I am interested in knowing the status of efficacy trials for an AIDS vaccine and if there is a scientific consensus which warrants moving forward with these trials at this time. I would also appreciate being Informed of the National Institutes of Healths perspective on this issue and hearing your comments regarding the circumstances under which human efficacy trials should be pursued. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards. - Sincerely.
Date: 1991-11-22
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of H.R. 3604. the Greer Spring Acquisition and Protection Act. H.R. 3604 was introduced by my Agriculture Committee colleagues. Mr. EMERSON. Mr. VOLKMER. and Mr. COLEMAN. as well as by other members of the Missouri delegation. including the distinguished majority leader. Mr. GEPHARDT. As presented to the Members of the House today. this bill represents an excellent example of compromise and consensus building to protect a truly unique natural resource in the State of Missouri. I commend the authors for their leadership in bringing this measure to the floor. Specifically. H.R. 3604 provides for the acquisition. subject to appropriations. of lands adjacent to the Mark Twain National Forest for the purpose of protecting the natural beauty of the area for present and future generations. A portion of these newly acquired lands would be made part of the Eleven Point Wild and Scenic River Corridor. The remaining lands would be designated as the Greer Spring Special Management Area. All these lands are to be managed under the guidance of the USDA Forest Service in conjunction with the Mark Twain National Forest. Mr. Speaker. the Subcommittee on Forests. Family Farms. and Energy of the Committee on Agriculture conducted a hearing and business meeting on November 5. 1991. and ordered H.R. 3604. as amended. favorably reported to the full committee. The Committee on Agriculture considered the bill on November 6. 1991. and approved the bill by voice vote. It is my understanding that the administration has no objections to the bill and that H.R. 3604 would not be subject to payasyougo -scoring. nor would it require significant additional appropriations. Funds for the authorized land acquisition were previously appropriated. Mr. Speaker. I recommend adoption of H.R.
Date: 1991-11-25
Speaker: DE LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. as you know. the Congress has the responsibility under the Constitution to determine policies for the insular areas in the Caribbean and the Pacific associated with the United States. As Members may be aware. the practice has been to combine many of these decisions on which there is general agreement into omnibus bills. The substitute for H.R. 1688 before the House Is such legislation. It would establish policies to meet several insular situations. It was developed on a bipartisan basis and in consultation with the Senate and the administration. The Omnibus Insular Areas Act of 1991 that I have proposed has Its origins in a bill that passed both the House and the Senate last year. Unfortunately. that bill was not enacted into law because final Senate action came too late for the House to act further before It adjourned. Todays legislation eliminates the areas of disagreement reconciling the House and Senate versions of last years bill with the administration. In effect. it is the product of an informal conference. Thus. the changes made from the bill as passed unanimously by the House last year or as reported by the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee unanimously this year are those we understand are necessary to make it possible for this legislation to finally become law. and become law soon. The compromises have resulted in a substitute that is acceptable to the administration and that I believe will be accepted by the Senate committee leadership. These compromises have preserved the most Important original purposes of the legislation. So. while issues of controversy have been removed from the substitute. the provisions it retains are. nonetheless. greatly needed. Some are urgent in nature. For example. one would continue the food program for the Marshall Islands atolls contaminated by U.S. nuclear testing. Another would provide the territory that I represent. the U.S. Virgin Islands. with assistance needed for recovery from the awful Hurricane Hugo. Appropriations for both of these purposes have already been made. but there is need for additional authorization.
Date: 1991-11-25
Speaker: DE LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Minnesota. who has been key in this legislation. The gentleman has been a good friend and a tremendous help whenever we need legislation to help the insular areas. The gentleman is the head of the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Date: 1991-11-25
Speaker: DE LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. At this point. I want to thank the gentleman from California. who is the ranking Republican of the Subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs. for the cooperation he has given in developing this legislation. I also want to recognize the roles of the full Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. our colleagues the gentleman from California and the gentleman from Alaska the help of the chairman of the Subcommittee. on National Parks and Public Lands. our colleague from Minnesota and the involvement of the chairman and ranking Republican of the Senate committee of jurisdiction. BENNETT JOHNSTON and
Date: 1991-11-26
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 305) concurring in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3029 with an amendment.
Date: 1991-11-26
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3029. the Food. Agriculture. Conservation and Trade Act Amendments of 1991. is a bipartisan. HouseSenate compromise making technical and a limited number of substantive changes in our agriculture. export promotion and nutrition programs. The House version of H.R. 3029 was overwhelmingly approved 417 to 5 on July 31. The Senate measure was approved by voice vote Just last Friday. November 22. Over the weekend the staff of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees worked quickly to resolve the areas of minor differences between the two bills and today Members of the House and Senate resolved the remaining outstanding issues. The bulk of the compromise language on H.R. 3029 involves correcting technical and drafting errors and clarifying various provisions in Public Law 101624. the Food. Agriculture. Conservation and Trade Act of 1990. that was signed into law last November. There are some provisions In this bill that contain somewhat more substantive policy changes. Most of these provisions seek to correct Implementation problems which have come to our attention since enactment of the 1990 Farm Act. These problems involve unclear wording in last years farm bill or issues raised by farmers and others in the initial interpretations of the law made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This bill also contains some substantative policy changes that originated in the other body that were found acceptable by our side and are included in this House amendment. We have worked closely with the Department of Agriculture in drafting this bill. and although we do not have a formal statement of administration views on this bill. I believe the administration will support this legislation. Basically. the compromise on H.R. 3029 seeks to achieve the original intent of the 1990 farm bill by providing the Department of Agriculture the direction it needs to carry out these programs in a fair and equitable manner. Mr. Speaker. I briefly want to highlight the major provisions in each title of the House amendment to the Senate amendment of H.R. 3029:
Date: 1991-11-26
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Oklahoma . the chairman of the Subcommittee on Conservation. Credit and Rural Development.
Date: 1991-11-26
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker. I want to thank members of the committee and staff on both sides who have worked so diligently to get us to the point where we are at. Everything to my knowledge is in agreement and accord. Not everyone is entirely happy. but I appreciate this very much.
Date: 1991-11-26
Speaker: DE LA GARZA (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that the clerk be authorized to correct spelling. punctuation. section designation. errors. and conform the table of contents necessary to reflect the action of the House in agreeing to H. Res. 305.
Date: 1991-11-26
Speaker: DE LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker. I again want to urge my colleagues to approve this measure so that the people of Guam and Hawaii will know how much the House of Representatives appreciates their tremendous sacrifices and contributions made during World War II. Finally. I want to commend our colleagues. the gentleman from Guam . the gentleman from New York . the gentleman from Hawaii and others for proposing this resolution. Mr. Speaker. I reserve the balance of my time.
Date: 1991-11-26
Speaker: DE LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask uanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on the resolution just agreed to.
Date: 1991-11-26
Speaker: DE LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

I rise to congratulate the distinguished chairman of the House Public Works and Transportation Committee for his efforts in bringing this Transportation conference report on H.R. 2950 to successful passage. As Senator MOYNIHAN said of Chairman ROE during the HouseSenate conference proceedings of the last 2 weeks. "This mans energy and dedication are nothing short of a miracle." As a member of the conference I can personally attest to this as well as his extraordinary patience under incredible pressure. I also want to commend the ranking minority member of the committee. JOHN PAUL HAMMERSCHMIDT. for his extraordinary efforts on this bill. as well as NORM MINETA. the chairman of the Surface Transportation Subcommittee. and its ranking minority member. BUD SHUSTER. Indeed. this is landmark transportation legislation which will chart a new economic course in this country as it will in my own district. the U.S. Virgin Islands. The entire country owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to these gentlemen for their leadership and vision in enacting this legislation which will benefit the Nation for many years to come. Finally. the staff of the House Public Works and Transportation Committee deserves special commendation. Their extraordinary skill and talent in working on this most complex bill was trully remarkable. During the final days of the conference on this bill. they performed in an outstanding manner literally around the clock. Mr. Speaker. it was a privilage to serve as a conferee on this bill and to work with the leadership and staff of the House Public Works and Transportation Committee.
Date: 1992-02-04
Speaker: DE LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. the Senate amendment to H.R. 2927 would make this bill virtually identical to H.R. 1688. an omnibus insular areas bill that passed the House unanimously last November 25. That bill incorporated provisions of several measures concerning the insular areas associated with the United States. One set of provisions made up the Insular Areas Disaster Survival and Recovery Act. A second consisted of a number of miscellaneous measures concerning the insular areas. The final set included provisions to establish the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. These latter provisions to establish the park had passed the House in H.R. 2927 earlier in the month. A few days before the House passed H.R. 1688. the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee reported H.R. 2927 with an amendment that made it very similar to H.R. 1688. A floor amendment by the Senate committee leadership last Friday made H.R. 2927 virtually identical to H.R. In addition to changing the title of the bill to the Omnibus Insular Areas Act of 1992. there are only three minor differences between H.R. 1688. as it passed the House. and H.R. 2927. as the Senate amended it. One difference relates to the deadline for submitting the Salt River Park Management plan to the Congress. H.R. 1688 would have required submission not later than 3 years from the date of enactment. H.R. 2927 would require submission not later than 3 years after the date funds are available. The inclusion of $7 million for the Salt River Park in the Presidents budget for fiscal year 1993 makes this difference of no real concern. And I want to thank our former colleague. the Secretary of the Interior. Manuel LuJan. for getting this proposal in the budget. The second difference concerns the training of Virgin Islands employees in the management of the park. H.R. 1688 would have required the Federal Government to pay half of the cost. H.R. 2927 would subject this requirement to appropriations. This difference is of little concern because the Secretary already has funds which could be used if there is no special appropriation. The last difference relates to the provisions to enable insular areas to survive and recover from natural disas-
Date: 1992-02-04
Speaker: DR LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. In conclusion. I want to thank the gentleman from California. who is the ranking Republican of the Subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs which I am privileged to chair. for the cooperation he has given in developing this legislation. I also want to recognize the roles of the chairman and ranking Republican of the full Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. our colleagues GEORGE MILLER and DON YouNG. the chairman of the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands. our colleague BRUCE VEiNr. and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico. JAXME B. FUSTEr. I want to express particular appreciation for the cooperation of the Secretary of the Interior. our former colleague Manuel Lujan. His headership really helped make this bill possible. I also want to thank the chairman and ranking Republican of the Senate committee of jurisdiction. BENNrrT JoHNsToN and MALCOLM WALLOP. respectively. Finally. I want to urge the House to approve the Senate amendment and send what is truly a bipartisan compromise package of insular measures to the President for his approval.
Date: 1992-02-04
Speaker: DE LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Speaker. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on the Senate amendment to the bill. H.R.
Date: 1992-02-05
Speaker: BEN COOPER (democrat)
Chamber: S

r Majority Staff Director. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington. D.C. DEAR BEN: On behalf of the members of Alliance for Fair Competition (AFC). I wish to convey our most sincere gratitude for the timely response and diligent efforts of your staff. especially those of Allen Stayman. in resolving our problems with those portions of Title VI of S. 1220 dealing with PURPA reform and demand side management (DSM). Because of the diligence of the staff. language has been devised. which will accord small businesses in the energy contracting. servicing. and supply fields an opportunity. at the state level. to discuss and devise methods of implementing energy conservation plans which can avoid the harsh consequences of unfair cbmpetition. With the changes agreed upon. AFC and its members believe that S. 1220 deserves consideration by the full Senate as soon as possible and we shall support those efforts designed to achieve that objective. We recognize that The National Energy Security Act contains several highly controversial provisions. While AFC has no position on those sections of this legislation outside of those on which we have already commented. we can see no reason why resolution of the disputed sections of S. 1220 cannot be resolved on the Senate floor by amendment and compromise. Whatever the outcome might be with regard to the controversial portions. there is much that remains in the bill which should be enacted. A comprehensive national energy policy is essential for the continuing security and economic future of America. Senators Johnston and Wallop are to be commended for their initiation and pursuit of legislation designed to achieve a balanced and comprehensive approach to our energy needs. We believe that the National Energy Security Act merits consideration now and that the American people deserve to have the full Senate debate and vote upon this proposal in the remaining weeks of this Session. Sincerely.
Date: 1992-02-19
Speaker: HARRY B. HILTS (democrat)
Chamber: S

Secretary.. Empire State Petroleum Association. Inc.. Newo YorkL NYDYAR Ma. HILTS: I appreciate your letter and enclosure of April 13 for It gives factual information backing my objections to the mandatory import program. Any further information of this nature. dealing particularly with the effects of this program on the eastern seaboard consumer would be most helpful to me. It is my feeling that your letter is the type which would be extremely effective. as an extension of my remarks in the. CoxnrZssxoNA. Rzcoan. and I would like to introduce it with its enclosure as such. I will. however. be guided by your feelings on this proposal and I would appreciate your expressing them to me as quickly as possible. I truly hope that I may be of assistance to you in. finding a remedy to this situation. Sincerely. HARRIS B. McDowgLL. Jr.. Member of Congress. Empmz STArE PETorouM AssocrATx. New York. NY. April 20. 195$.. Hon. HARRIS B. McDOwELL. Jr.. House of Representative Washington. DC. DxAR CouvozssMh McDowL- Thank you for your letter of April 17 irL which you acknowledge my letter to you of April 11 and its enclosure concerning our objection to the mandatory restrictions on petroleum imports. I note your suggestion concerning the extension of this letter and Its enclosure to your remarks in the CONGRESSIONAL REcoRD and would be very happy to have you use my letter and Its enclosure in this way. Sincerely. HARRY B. Hnrs. Secretary.
Date: 1992-02-27
Speaker: DE LUGO (democrat)
Chamber: H

Mr. Chairman. the purposes of this legislation are accurately described by its title. the Tax Fairness and Economic Recovery Act of 1992. These purposes would be accomplished in the United States by the changes that the legislation proposes in the national tax system. But. because of provisions in or under the laws establishing the Federal relationships of some of the insular areas associated with the United States to our nation that are within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. changes in the Federal Internal Revenue Code will automatically change the local tax codes of insular areas. Because of the Presidents deadline for congressional action and the schedule that it has required for this legislation. I have not suggested impeding this bills progress by proposing that its impacts on insular tax systems and economies be studied before it is considered on this floor. More importantly. the distinguished chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means. our colleague DAN RosTENxowsxx. has recognized the potential implications for the insular areas and promised to cooperate with the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs as this legislation progresses on any necessary provisions to coordinate the Federal and Insular tax systems. I intend for the Subcommittee on Insular and International Affairs. which I am privileged to chair. to study this matter and propose actions. if they are found to be necessary. either through this or other legislation. I look forward to working with Chairman DAN ROSTENKOWSKI. in this regard and appreciate his willingness to cooperate so that necessary changes in the national system also accomplish worthwhile purposes in insular areas.