LAMPSON, NICK (a Representative from Texas)
Appointments
Frank Tejeda funeral attendee, H259 [4FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs (see H.R. 1438), H2091 [30AP]
Airlines: provide protection for airline employees who provide certain air safety information (see H.R. 915), H8265 [30SE]
Alaska: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 900), H1611 [16AP]
Armed Forces: procedures for determining status of certain missing members (see H.R. 409), H3568 [5JN]
Business and industry: maintain standards for ``Made in USA'' label (see H. Con. Res. 80), H5022 [9JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (see H. Con. Res. 134), H6799 [3SE]
Children and youth: facilitate fingerprint checks authorized by National Child Protection Act (see H.R. 2488), H7527 [17SE]
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty: ratification (see H. Res. 241), H7729 [23SE]
Computers: use, sale, and export of encryption products for privacy and security (see H.R. 695), H4087 [19JN]
Courts: provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H6798 [3SE]
Crime: protection from sexual predators (see H.R. 305), H3797 [12JN]
———require States to address the problem of violent crimes committed by repeat offenders (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2590 [13MY]
Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H2254 [6MY]
Dept. of Education: study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 3058), H10954 [13NO]
Diseases: coverage of prostate cancer screening and drug treatments under Medicare and Dept. of Veterans Affairs programs and expansion of research and education programs (see H.R. 383), H1112 [18MR]
———issue special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 407), H5297 [15JY]
———issue special postage stamps to fund prostate cancer research (see H.R. 2545), H8633 [7OC]
———Medicare coverage and research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 2009), H10956 [13NO]
———payments to individuals with blood-clotting disorders who contracted HIV due to contaminated blood products (see H.R. 1023), H4913 [8JY]
———research programs for Parkinson's disease (see H.R. 1260), H1391 [9AP]
Ecology and environment: expand public's right to know about toxic chemical use and release in their communities and disclose toxins in children's consumer products (see H.R. 1636), H4913 [8JY]
———national objectives priority assignments (see H.R. 1404), H3568 [5JN]
———strengthen protection of native biodiversity and place restraints on clearcutting of forests (see H.R. 1861), H9801 [30OC]
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6918 [4SE]
Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H452 [11FE]
Education: establish State infrastructure banks for education (see H.R. 1822), H3567 [5JN]
———increase postsecondary opportunities for Hispanic and other under-represented student populations (see H.R. 2495), H10172 [6NO]
———provide for teacher technology training (see H.R. 2131), H8633 [7OC]
Employment: provide for retirement savings and security (see H.R. 1130), H1707 [17AP]
European Commission: handling of the Boeing/McDonnell Douglas merger (see H. Res. 191), H5570 [22JY]
FAA: foreign repair station rules (see H.R. 145), H2091 [30AP]
Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (see H.R. 1823), H8633 [7OC]
———establish felony violations for failure to pay legal child support obligations (see H.R. 2503), H8633 [7OC]
FCC: establish moratorium on increases in cable television rates and require study on rates and competition (see H.R. 2757), H10957 [13NO]
Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 2939), H10419 [8NO]
Federal employees: access to hearing care services by audiologists (see H.R. 176), H2156 [1MY]
———delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1989 [29AP]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: authorize compounding of certain drugs and devices (see H.R. 1060), H5177 [11JY]
Flag—U.S.: designate flagpole upon which U.S. flag is set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty (see H. Con. Res. 47), H3661 [10JN]
Food stamps: modify certain eligibility disqualifications (see H.R. 1507), H10956 [13NO]
Frank M. Tejeda Post Office Building, San Antonio, TX: designate (see H.R. 499), H349 [5FE]
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: design and construct a permanent addition (see H.J. Res. 76), H4914 [8JY]
Freedom of information: require disclosure of information on certain individuals relative to Nazi war crimes during World War II (see H.R. 235), H1794 [23AP]
Germany: expand reparations criteria and set up a comprehensive medical fund for Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 112), H7730 [23SE]
Health: develop and implement research strategies to prevent birth defects (see H.R. 1114), H4913 [8JY]
———insurance coverage of bone mass measurements (see H.R. 2693), H9730 [29OC]
———prohibit restriction of certain medical communications between health care providers and their patients (see H.R. 586), H1289 [21MR]
———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 337), H5183 [14JY]
———require health plans to provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for certain breast cancer treatments (see H.R. 135), H1892 [24AP]
———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program and amend relative to persons of mixed ancestry (see H.R. 2418), H9502 [23OC]
———standardize relationships between group health plans and health insurers relative to enrollees, health professionals, and providers (see H.R. 1415), H6798 [3SE]
Higher Education Act: improve accountability and reform certain programs (see H.R. 2140), H7263 [11SE]
Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H3070 [20MY]
House Rules: permit disabled employees with the privilege of the House floor to use supporting services on the floor (see H. Res. 135), H1988 [29AP]
India: self-determination for the independence of the Sikh nation homeland, Punjab, Khalistan (see H. Con. Res. 37), H6707 [31JY]
Insurance: coverage and treatment of emergency services under health plans (see H.R. 815), H5021 [9JY]
———coverage of minimum hospital stays and reconstructive surgery relative to breast cancer and of second opinions for any cancer diagnosis (see H.R. 616), H1988 [29AP]
———coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 164), H3169 [21MY]
———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 617), H1892 [24AP]
———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 306), H1112 [18MR]
———require health plans to provide adequate access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists (see H.R. 1737), H8633 [7OC]
Iran: impose sanctions on foreign persons who transfer items contributing to efforts to acquire, develop, or produce ballistic missiles (see H.R. 2930), H10418 [8NO]
IRS: improve operations and governance (see H.R. 2428), H8300 [1OC]
Israel: anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem (see H. Con. Res. 60), H2351 [7MY]
Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and acknowledgment of such injustices by the President (see H.R. 2090), H6963 [5SE]
Law enforcement: require better reporting of unidentified persons (see H.R. 2850), H10171 [6NO]
Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 1173), H9039 [22OC]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals (see H.R. 2560), H8834 [9OC]
Medicare: coverage of diabetes outpatient self-management training services and blood-testing strips (see H.R. 58), H407 [10FE]
———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 417), H3070 [20MY]
———improve preventive care benefits (see H.R. 15), H1706 [17AP]
———payments and charges for outpatient services (see H.R. 2558), H8633 [7OC]
———protection of beneficiaries relative to enrollment in managed care plans and HMO's (see H.R. 66), H1261 [20MR]
———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see H.R. 1362), H3204 [22MY]
———remove requirement of an x ray as a condition of coverage of chiropractic services (see H.R. 916), H2254 [6MY]
Millennium Society: coordinate activities to commemorate the second millennium and endow an international cross-cultural scholarship fund (see H.R. 1519), H2155 [1MY]
Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]
NASA: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1275), H1715 [21AP]
———tribute for successfully carrying out the Mars Pathfinder Mission (see H. Con. Res. 111), H5665 [23JY]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1716), H3201 [22MY]
National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 2848), H10171 [6NO]
National Mammography Day: support goals (see H. Res. 235), H8728 [8OC]
National Military Museum Foundation: establish (see H.R. 1568), H3204 [22MY]
Navy Combat Action Ribbon: retroactive awarding to certain individuals (see H.R. 543), H590 [13FE]
NetDay96: tribute (see H. Res. 38), H525 [12FE]
NIH: expand programs to research osteoporosis and related bone diseases (see H.R. 2697), H10172 [6NO]
NIST: improve computer security (see H.R. 1903), H5664 [23JY]
Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 600, 2183), H5485, H5487 [17JY]
Princess Diana (Wales): condolences on death in car accident in Paris (see H. Res. 219), H6917 [4SE]
Railroads: reform the safety practices of the railroad industry (see H.R. 2455), H7261 [11SE]
Railway Labor Act: applicability to U.S. air carriers and flight crews during operations outside the U.S. (see H.R. 991), H3204 [22MY]
Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H7601 [18SE]
Schools: establish a partnership to rebuild and modernize school facilities (see H.R. 1104), H1892 [24AP]
Science: authorize the U.S. Man and Biosphere Program (see H.R. 1801), H6026 [29JY]
Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 183), H5826 [25JY]
Ships and vessels: support requirements that vessels operating between U.S. ports be built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens (see H. Con. Res. 65), H3798 [12JN]
Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1289 [21MR]
States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (see H.R. 1683), H3069 [20MY]
———establish notification procedures relative to release of convicted sex offenders (see H. Con. Res. 125), H5826 [25JY]
Taxation: authorize Federal entities to take control of certain State child support enforcement programs (see H.R. 2189), H9039 [22OC]
———credit for clinical testing of certain drugs for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 1169), H3568 [5JN]
———designate overpayments and contributions to the U.S. textbook and technology trust fund (see H.R. 155), H1892 [24AP]
———eliminate the marriage penalty, establish a commission to simplify the tax code, and require the IRS to use alternative dispute resolution (see H.R. 3059), H10954 [13NO]
———restore deduction for lobbying expenses in connection with State legislation (see H.R. 532), H2254 [6MY]
———retain alternative minimum tax (see H. Con. Res. 97), H4133 [20JN]
———treatment of contributions of computer technology and equipment to elementary or secondary schools (see H.R. 1478), H1988 [29AP]
———treatment of family-owned businesses relative to estate tax (see H.R. 1583), H3070 [20MY]
———treatment of funeral trusts (see H.R. 479), H1892 [24AP]
———treatment of oil and gas produced from recovered inactive wells (see H.R. 2072), H6798 [3SE]
Tobacco products: application of fines to decrease usage by minors (see H.R. 1772), H7604 [22SE]
Transportation: funding for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2400), H7911 [25SE]
———reauthorize highway construction and surface transportation funding (see H.R. 674), H702 [27FE]
United Way (organization): anniversary of Texas gulf coast chapter (see H. Con. Res. 110), H4913 [8JY]
Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1500), H2090 [30AP]
Veterans: benefit eligibility for certain service in the military forces of the Philippines (see H.R. 836), H7119 [9SE]
———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1908), H5022 [9JY]
———minimum survivor annuities for unremarried surviving spouses of veterans who died prior to survivor benefit plan participation (see H.R. 38), H1542 [15AP]
Weapons: restrict the use of funds for new deployments of antipersonnel landmines (see H.R. 2459), H7261 [11SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
M/V Sand Island (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 2643), H8727 [8OC]
Pol Pot: prosecution for crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 205), H6406 [30JY]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H5499 [22JY]
Remarks
Agriculture: prohibit coverage of tobacco by Federal crop insurance programs, H5694 [24JY]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2160), H5694 [24JY]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief and overseas peacekeeping operations (H.R. 1469), veto, H3646 [10JN]
Budget: reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H5011 [9JY], H5499 [22JY]
———Republican proposal, H729 [5MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for the SAFE KIDS Buckle Up Car Seat Safety Check (H. Con. Res. 98), H5838 [28JY]
Census: use of sampling to improve the accuracy of the decennial census, H3646 [10JN]
Children and youth: protections against abduction, H3174 [22MY], H5194 [15JY]
———provide health insurance for uninsured children, H678 [27FE]
Coburn, Representative: remarks relative to television broadcast of movie ``Schindler's List'', H642, H651 [26FE]
Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 129), H2101 [1MY]
———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 91), H1276 [21MR]
Crime: national policy to control crime and reform court procedures, H292 [5FE]
Dept. of the Treasury, Postal Service, Executive Office of the President, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2378), motion to instruct conferees, H7766, H7767
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2267), H8010 [26SE]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2158), H5320
Friendswood, TX: arrest of suspect in Laura K. Smither murder case, H8838 [21OC]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H3933 [19JN]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1818), H5209 [15JY]
Marler, Richard: Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1558
Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, H7766, H7767
Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: support and join, H6721 [3SE]
———tribute, H5194 [15JY], H8838 [21OC]
NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1824 [24AP]
———Human Space Flight Program funding, H5320
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: authorizing appropriations, H5209 [15JY]
———funding, H7766, H7767
Republican Party: national agenda, H729 [5MR]
Space policy: space station program funding, H1824 [24AP]
States: clarify standards for sex offender registration programs (H.R. 1683), H7630 [23SE]
Taxation: rates, H5011 [9JY]
Tobacco products: prohibit use of Federal funds to promote sale or export to foreign countries, H8010 [26SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H946 [12MR], H3656 [10JN]
Resignations
Committee on Resources (House), H1684 [17AP]
Tributes
Capps, Walter H., H9788 [30OC]
Cook, Shawn, H930 [12MR]
Holmes, Katherine, H930 [12MR]
Holmes, Paul, H930 [12MR]
Johnson, Dan (Stormy), E1044
Kneip, Mark, H930 [12MR]
Nunn, Carl, H930 [12MR]
Quinn, Frances Marie, E1117
Stephenson, Lee, H930 [12MR]
Thomas, David, H930 [12MR]
Urban, Evelyn, H930 [12MR]