BLILEY, TOM (a Representative from Virginia)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1119, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H5803 [25JY]

———H.R. 2015, Balanced Budget Act, H5040 [10JY]

———S. 830, FDA Modernization and Accountability Act, H8978 [22OC]

North Atlantic Assembly, H3171 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 929), H766 [5MR]

American Heritage Rivers Initiative: terminate further development and implementation (see H.R. 1842), H9039 [22OC]

Armed Forces: award Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to participants of Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 665), H3169 [21MY]

———require separate basic training for male and female recruits (see H.R. 1559), H2444 [8MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 55), H4914 [8JY]

Aviation: allow families of international airline disaster victims a fair jury trial to receive just compensation for their loss (see H.R. 2005), H4132 [20JN]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H154 [9JA]

———reform resolution procedure and direct repayment of the public debt (see H.R. 2191), H7365 [16SE]

Children and youth: child labor provisions relative to the operation of automobiles and trucks (see H.R. 2327), H7601 [18SE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions (see H.R. 1909), H3864 [17JN]

Congress: constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds majority on the passage of legislation increasing revenue and a balanced budget (see H.J. Res. 52), H523 [12FE]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 292), H245 [21JA]

Courts: access relative to Federal agency actions and State laws (see H.R. 1534), H5177 [11JY]

———conversion of temporary district court judgeships to permanent status (see H.R. 977), H3274 [3JN]

———death penalty sentencing for certain importations of significant quantities of controlled substances (see H.R. 41), H244 [21JA]

———moratorium on certain class action lawsuits (see H.R. 1283), H1893 [24AP]

———provide certain immunities from civil liability for trade and professional associations (see H.R. 1542), H5570 [22JY]

———provide procedures for future adjustments of salaries of Federal judges (see H.R. 875), H4913 [8JY]

———reform civil assets forfeiture (see H.R. 1835), H3658 [10JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (see H.R. 1003), H887 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military health care system beneficiaries the option to enroll in Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 76), H1261 [20MR]

Dept. of Education: suspend development of national testing proposals until congressional authority is granted (see H. Res. 214), H6919 [4SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: treatment of partnership distributions to limited partners (see H.R. 1247), H1339 [8AP]

District of Columbia: provide scholarship assistance for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 1797), H3566 [5JN]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2248), H6707 [31JY]

Edison, Thomas A.: mint coins in commemoration of sesquicentennial of birth (see H.R. 678), H768 [5MR]

Education: ensure that funding is not used to promote the teaching or use of regional or group dialects (see H.R. 1203), H1289 [21MR]

———role in character development and teaching of moral values (see H. Con. Res. 127), H8834 [9OC]

Employment: protect employer rights (see H.R. 758), H1542 [15AP]

———provide an exemption of overtime compensation for certain firefighters and rescue squad members (see H.R. 94), H10768 [12NO]

———provide compensatory time for all employees (see H.R. 1), H804 [6MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 123), H142 [9JA]

EPA: prohibit establishment of new standards for ozone or particulate matter before existing standards have been attained (see H.R. 1984), H5177 [11JY]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: reduce the cost of credit (see H.R. 1059), H9614 [28OC]

Families and domestic relations: promote the adoption of children in foster care (see H.R. 867), H1262 [20MR]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (see H.R. 1411), H8438 [6OC]

Federal employees: delays in retirement cost-of-living adjustments (see H. Con. Res. 13), H3274 [3JN]

———limitations relative to use of official time (see H.R. 986), H7008 [8SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: development, clearance, and use of certain devices (see H.R. 1710), H3201 [22MY]

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act: improve regulation of food ingredients, nutrient content claims, and health claims (see H.R. 2469), H8439 [6OC]

Firearms: applicability of domestic violence-related possession prohibitions to convictions that predate enactment of such prohibitions (see H.R. 26), H804 [6MR]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 27), H889 [11MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 54), H588 [13FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 78), H2445 [8MY]

Government: procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary to operate and manage certain agencies (see H.R. 716), H2091 [30AP]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 1036), H7830 [24SE]

Government regulations: analyze impact and improve congressional deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates (see H.R. 1010), H7263 [11SE]

Health: establish research and grant programs for the eradication or control of pfiesteria piscicida and other aquatic toxins (see H.R. 2565), H10956 [13NO]

———revise and extend bone marrow donation and transplantation program (see H.R. 2202), H5487 [17JY]

Hope, Bob: confer honorary Armed Forces veteran status (see H.J. Res. 75), H2090 [30AP]

Housing: State authority to set rental occupancy standards (see H.R. 1108), H7119 [9SE]

Interstate commerce: allow any State, territory, or possession to bring Federal court action relative to transportation of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1063), H8054 [26SE]

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: restructure and reform (see H.R. 2676), H9559 [24OC]

Labor unions: inform workers of their rights relative to the payment of dues or fees to labor organizations (see H.R. 1625), H9502 [23OC]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 59), H68 [7JA], H140 [9JA]

Law enforcement: establish matching grant program to help local governments purchase armor vests for officers (see H.R. 2829), H10957 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: exemption from State laws prohibiting carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H245 [21JA]

Lewis and Clark expedition: bicentennial (see H. Res. 144), H3204 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial (see H.R. 1560), H3204 [22MY]

Local government: reduce postal rates for certain mailings required by Federal and State regulations (see H.R. 906), H5132 [10JY]

Members of Congress: deny Federal retirement annuities to Members convicted of felonies (see H.R. 1613), H2679 [14MY]

Mother Teresa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1650), H2873 [16MY]

———condolences on death (see H. Res. 226, 227), H7262, H7263 [11SE]

National cemeteries: penalties for theft and malicious vandalism (see H.R. 1532), H3568 [5JN]

National Voter Registration Act: repeal (see H.R. 345), H245 [21JA]

NLRB: determine appropriateness of certain bargaining units in the absence of a stipulation or consent (see H.R. 1595), H8833 [9OC]

———recovery of attorneys' fees by small businesses and labor organizations who prevail in proceedings (see H.R. 2449), H8834 [9OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend (see H.R. 1162), H1258 [20MR]

Political campaigns: require worker approval for use of labor organization dues and fees for political activities (see H.R. 2608), H8437 [6OC]

Postal Service: guidelines for renovation, relocation, closing, or consolidation of post offices (see H.R. 1231), H8438 [6OC]

Public welfare programs: permit State use of nongovernmental personnel in determining Medicaid, food stamp, and WIC program eligibility (see H.R. 1709), H3201 [22MY]

Real property: preserve Federal sovereignty of certain public lands and preserve certain State and private property rights (see H.R. 901), H701 [27FE]

Russia: proliferation of nuclear missile technology to Iran (see H. Con. Res. 121), H9615 [28OC]

SEC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1262), H1391 [9AP]

Securities: quotation of securities transactions in decimals (see H.R. 1053), H1016 [13MR]

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), H7263 [11SE]

Sinatra, Francis A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 279), H1707 [17AP]

Surplus Government property: transfer of surplus real and personal property to nonprofit organizations for housing and other uses (see H.R. 1004), H1892 [24AP]

Taxation: allow married couples to file combined return under which each spouse is taxed using rates applicable to single filers (see H.R. 2456), H7261 [11SE]

———allow tax credit to individuals due unpaid child support and increase the tax liability of individuals owing such child support (see H.R. 1735), H7730 [23SE]

———authorize Federal entities to take control of certain State child support enforcement programs (see H.R. 2189), H9039 [22OC]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 14), H889 [11MR]

———constitutional amendment relative to certain tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 62), H889 [11MR]

———credit for rehabilitating historic homes or purchasing newly rehabilitated historic homes for use as principal residence (see H.R. 1134), H1612 [16AP]

———deductibility of health insurance costs for self-employed individuals and the business use of the home, and clarification of contractor/employee status (see H.R. 1145), H3204 [22MY]

———deductions for business use of the home (see H.R. 955), H3660 [10JN]

———eliminate State requirement to pay unemployment compensation on election worker services (see H.R. 961), H4132 [20JN]

———exclude certain business taxable income relative to sponsorship payments (see H.R. 1279), H2680 [14MY]

———exclusion of gross estate taxes of a decedent relative to certain land subject to qualified conservation easements (see H.R. 195), H1339 [8AP]

———increase State cap on private activity bonds (see H.R. 979), H1262 [20MR]

———limit applicability of the generation-skipping transfer tax (see H.R. 531), H3804 [16JN]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 902), H708 [3MR]

———require burden of proof to be on the Dept. of the Treasury in all tax cases (see H.R. 367), H7199 [10SE]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 869), H6798 [3SE]

———tax credit for investment in the revitalization of communities (see H.R. 465), H8833 [9OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 2483), H7911 [25SE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 158), H1892 [24AP]

———treatment of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 1026), H1392 [9AP]

———treatment of draft cider (see H.R. 159), H1892 [24AP]

———treatment of education (see H.R. 2847), H10768 [12NO]

———treatment of education individual retirement accounts relative to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 2373, 2646), H6715 [1AU], H8929 [21OC]

———treatment of golf caddies (see H.R. 2321), H6798 [3SE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 446), H3476 [4JN]

———treatment of State tuition programs (see H.R. 1355), H3568 [5JN]

———treatment of timeshare homeowner associations (see H.R. 1350), H1795 [23AP]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see H.R. 1608), H7911 [25SE]

———determination of active military service for certain merchant mariners who served during World War II (see H.R. 1126), H7365 [16SE]

———eligibility for hospital care and services relative to awarding of Purple Heart (see H.R. 2397), H6916 [4SE]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of benefits (see H.R. 1955), H4339 [24JN]

———expand range of criminal offenses resulting in forfeiture of burial benefits (see H.R. 2040), H5297 [15JY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 165), H3070 [20MY]

Volunteer workers: grant immunity from personal civil liability during work on behalf of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 911), H724 [4MR]

Voting: guarantee the right of all active duty military personnel, merchant mariners, and their dependents to vote in Federal, State, and local elections (see H.R. 699), H2785 [15MY]

Women: tribute to the inaugural season of U.S. women's professional basketball leagues (see H. Res. 173), H5401 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on Commerce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 74), H628 [25FE]

FDA: modernize (S. 830), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 196), H10955 [13NO]

Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits (see H.R. 2840), H10170 [6NO]

Pires Soares, Maria Dos Anjos: relief (see H.R. 2569), H8054 [26SE]

States: constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (see H.J. Res. 84), H4338 [24JN]

Telecommunications: promote competition and privatization in satellite communications (see H.R. 1872), H3796 [12JN]

Cost Estimates

National Securities Markets Improvement Act (S. 410): CBO, E613 [9AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1911 [29AP]

Letters

Allow Bell Operating Cos. entry into long distance service: by, S7289 [11JY], S7681 [17JY]

Clean Air Act emission reduction credits relative to military facilities: by, H9607 [28OC]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: by, H3123 [21MY]

NASA appropriations: by, Committee on Commerce (House), H1825 [24AP]

Regulatory Right-to-Know Act: Matt Kibbe, Citizens for a Sound Economy (organization), E2201 [7NO]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, E2201 [7NO]

Motions

FDA: modernize (S. 830), H8500 [7OC]

Papers

NATO in the 21st Century: by, E2026 [21OC]

Remarks

Budget: allocation of funds, H1915 [29AP]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), H4228 [24JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2014), conference report, H6643 [31JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), H4228 [24JN], H4569 [25JN]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), conference report, H6329 [30JY]

———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution (H.R. 2015), motion to recommit, H4604 [25JN]

Children and youth: provide health insurance for uninsured children, H4604 [25JN]

Death and dying: prohibit Federal funding for assisted suicide, euthanasia, or mercy killing (H.R. 1003), H1397, H1399, H1405 [10AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), E1310 [24JN]

———authorizing military activities appropriations and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1119), conference report, H9607 [28OC]

———sale of emission reduction credits by military facilities relative to the Clean Air Act, H9607 [28OC]

FCC: designate certain common carriers as eligible for universal service support (S. 1354), H10807, H10808 [13NO]

FDA: approval and development of new drugs and biological products (H.R. 1411), H8474, H8479 [7OC]

———modernize (S. 830), H8482 [7OC]

———modernize (S. 830), insert language of H.R. 1411 in lieu, H8500 [7OC]

Government regulations: accounting of costs and benefits (H.R. 2840), E2201 [7NO]

Hanover County, VA: tribute to public school system for receiving the U.S. Senate Award for Continuing Excellence, E2276 [9NO]

Immigration: immunization requirements for certain internationally adopted children (H.R. 2464), H8872 [21OC]

Library of Congress: authorize acquisition of certain real property (H.R. 2979), H10639 [12NO]

Medicare: reform, H4569 [25JN]

NASA: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1275), H1825 [24AP]

National Securities Markets Improvement Act: extend effective date of regulations relative to investment advisers (S. 410), E613 [9AP]

Naval Petroleum Oil Shale Reserve: exploration, development, and production, E1310 [24JN]

SEC: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1262), H8085 [29SE]

States: constitutional amendment to grant power to propose constitutional amendments (H.J. Res. 84), E1303 [24JN]

Taxation: rates, H4228 [24JN], H6643 [31JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4130 [20JN]

Tribute, E2025 [21OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 104th Congress: Committee on Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 104-882), H66 [7JA], H89 [9JA]

Clarify Firearm Permit and Licensing Procedures for Armored Car Crew Members: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 624) (H. Rept. 105-6), H627 [25FE]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Civilian Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Activities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1277) (H. Rept. 105-67), H3658 [10JN]

Dept. of Energy Standardization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 649) (H. Rept. 105-11), H887 [11MR]

Distribution of Funds to States for EPA Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 688) (H. Rept. 105-58), H1703 [17AP]

Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 363) (H. Rept. 105-60), H1714 [21AP]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2472) (H. Rept. 105-275), H8054 [26SE]

EPA Appropriations for Research, Development, and Demonstration Activities: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 105-99), H4833 [26JN]

Extend Term of Appointment of Certain Members of the Prospective Payment Assessment Commission and the Physician Payment Review Commission: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1001) (H. Rept. 105-49), H1456 [14AP]

FDA Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1411) (H. Rept. 105-310), H8632 [7OC]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Iowa: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2165) (H. Rept. 105-273), H8053 [26SE]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in New York: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 848) (H. Rept. 105-122), H3578 [7JN]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Construction of Hydroelectric Project in Washington: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1184) (H. Rept. 105-123), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1217) (H. Rept. 105-124), H3578 [7JN]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 651) (H. Rept. 105-12), H887 [11MR]

———Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 652) (H. Rept. 105-13), H887 [11MR]

Food and Nutrition Information Reform Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2469) (H. Rept. 105-306), H8437 [6OC]

Medicaid Waiver of Enrollment Composition Rule for the Better Health Plan of Amherst, NY: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2018) (H. Rept. 105-165), H4912 [8JY]

Medical Device Regulatory Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1710) (H. Rept. 105-307), H8437 [6OC]

National Salvage Motor Vehicle Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1839) (H. Rept. 105-285), H8264 [30SE]

Nuclear Waste Disposal: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1270) (H. Rept. 105-290), H8299 [1OC]

Nursing Home Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 968) (H. Rept. 105-23), H1110 [18MR]

Prohibit Federal Funding for Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, or Mercy Killing: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1003) (H. Rept. 105-46), H1337 [8AP]

SEC Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 1262) (H. Rept. 105-274), H8054 [26SE]

Security and Freedom Through Encryption Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 695) (H. Rept. 105-108), H8160 [29SE]

Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 629) (H. Rept. 105-181), H5296 [15JY]

Rules

Committee on Commerce (House), H368-H374 [6FE]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Courts for the Central District of California and the District of Columbia, H8121 [29SE]

Tributes

Dombalis, Constantine N., H8843 [21OC]