[Journal of the House of Representatives, 1993] [Monday, January 25, 1993 (5)] [Pages 48-52] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]. MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1993 (5) Para. 5.1 designation of speaker pro tempore The House was called to order by the SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. HOYER, who laid before the House the following communication: Washington, DC, January 22, 1993. I hereby designate the Honorable Steny H. Hoyer to act as Speaker pro tempore on Monday, January 25, 1993. Thomas S. Foley, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Para. 5.2 approval of the journal The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. HOYER, announced he had examined and approved the Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, January 21, 1993. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal was approved. Para. 5.3 communications Executive and other communications, pursuant to clause 2, rule XXIV, were referred as follows: 395. A letter from the director, the Office of Management and Budget, transmitting the cumulative report on rescissions and deferrals of budget authority as of January 1, 1993, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e) (H. Doc. No. 103-41); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. 396. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a report on nuclear testing, pursuant to Public Law 102-377, section 507; to the Committee on Armed Services. 397. A letter from the Secretary, Housing and Urban Development, transmitting a study on three basic capitated payment formulas for public housing, pursuant to Public Law 101-625, section 525 (104 Stat. 4216); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. 398. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-316, ``Estelle Simms, Bloomingdale, Edgewood, Eckington (BEE) Civic Park designation Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 399. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-317, ``Anti- Stalking Temporary Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 400. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-321, ``Uniform Commercial Code Investment Securities Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 401. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-322, ``Health Services Planning Program Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 402. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-323, ``District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 Employee Benefits Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 403. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-324, ``Taxicab and Passenger Vehicle for Hire Impoundment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 404. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-325, ``District of Columbia Unemployment Compensation Act Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 405. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-326, ``District of Columbia Retirement Board Judicial Appointment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 406. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-327, ``Stable and Reliable Source of Revenues for WMATA Act of 1982 Temporary Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 407. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-328, ``Carjacking Prevention Temporary Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 408. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-329, ``District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 Compensation Settlement Review Period Temporary Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 409. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-330, ``District of Columbia Campaign Contribution Limitation Initiative of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 410. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-334, ``TRAC Vehicle Leasing Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 411. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-335, ``Bureau of Traffic Adjudication Hearing Examiner Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 412. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-336, ``Funeral Services Regulatory Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 413. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-337, ``Randall Memorial United Methodist Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 414. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-338, ``National Learning Center Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 415. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-340, ``Human Rights Act of 1977 Religious Observance Accommodation Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code section 1- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 416. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-341, ``Adjustment of Interest Rates Paid on Rental Security Deposits Amendment Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 417. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-342, ``Cable Television Communications Act of 1981 Amendment Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 418. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-343, ``Health Care Provider Assessment Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 419. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-344, ``Minimum Wage Temporary Revision Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 420. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-345, ``Investment Advisers Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section [[Page 49]] 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 421. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-348, ``Taxicab Commercial Advertising Amendment Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 422. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-350, ``Surrogate Parenting Contracts Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 423. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-352, ``District of Columbia Insurance Guaranty Association Amendment Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 424. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-354, ``Smoking Regulation Amendment Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 425. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-355, ``Premium Receipts Tax Clarification Amendment Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 426. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-356, ``Malcolm X Avenue Designation Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 427. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-357, ``New Southern Rock Baptist Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 428. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-358, ``Washington International School Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 429. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-359, ``Sixth Presbyterian Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1992'', pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 430. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-360, ``Ward memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 431. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-361, ``The Salvation Army Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 432. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-363, ``Alternative fuels Technology Act of 1990 Temporary Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 433. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-364, ``District of Columbia Uniform Conservation Easement Act of 1986 Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 434. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-365, ``Health- Care Peer Review Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 435. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-366, ``Public Assistance Shelter Days Temporary Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 436. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-368, ``Animal Control Amendment Act of 1992'' congressional review, pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 437. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-369, ``Tenant Assistance Program Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 438. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-370, ``Capital Area Community Food Bank Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 439. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-373, ``Motor Vehicle Specialty Tags Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 440. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-374, ``Prohibition of Employment Discrimination on the Basis of Tobacco Use Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 441. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-375, ``Real Property Tax Assessment Appeal Process Revision Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 442. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-376, ``Ridgecrest Court Designation Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 443. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-377, ``District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 Compensation Settlement Review Period Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 444. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act of 9-382, ``Legalization of Self-Defense Sprays Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 445. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-388, ``Barber and Cosmetology Revision Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 446. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-389, ``American Association for the Advancement of Science Revenue Bond Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 447. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-351, ``Mitch Snyder Place Designation Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 448. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-353, ``District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 449. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-357, ``New Southern Rock Baptist Church Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1- 233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 450. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 9-362, ``Wesley Theological Seminary Equitable Real Property Tax Relief Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 451. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. ACT 9-392, ``Medicaid Managed Care Amendment Act of 1992,'' pursuant to D.C. Code, section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia. 452. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting the report of the demonstration project on mandatory interim energy conservation performance standards for Federal residential buildings, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6831 et seq.; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 453. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting the price and availability report for the quarter ending December 31, 1992, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2768; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 454. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a report on arms control treaty compliance by the successor states to the Soviet Union and other nations that are parties to arms control agreements with the United States, as well as by the United States itself, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2592a; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 455. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a report on the activities of U.S.- U.S.S.R. Standing Consultative Commission during calendar year 1992, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2578; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 456. A letter from the Secretary of State, transmitting the listing of a commercial military export that is eligible for approval in calendar year 1993, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2765(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 457. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a report on the status of efforts to obtain compliance by Iraq with the resolutions adopted by the U.N. Security Council, pursuant to Public Law 102-1, section 3 (105 Stat. 4) (H. Doc. No. 103-39); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. 458. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a copy of an Executive order with respect to additional measures with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. and 1601 et seq. and 22 U.S.C. 287c (H. Doc. No. 103-40); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. 459. A letter from the Director, Congressional Budget Office, transmitting a report on unauthorized appropriations and expiring provisions of law as of January 16, 1993, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 602(f)(3); to the Committee on Government Operations. 460. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting an agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Republic [[Page 50]] of Lithuania Concerning Fisheries off the Coasts of the United States, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1823(a) (H. Doc. No. 103-38); to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and ordered to be printed. 461. A letter from the Administrator, Small Business Administration, transmitting the final report on the work force field hearings; to the Committee on Small Business. 462. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting the second biennial report of the National Critical Technologies Panel, pursuant to Public Law 101-189, section 841(a) (103 Stat. 1512); jointly, to the Committees on Armed Services and Science, Space, and Technology. 463. A letter from the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, transmitting the Secretary's certification that the Russian Federation, Ukraine, the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Kazakhstan are committed to the courses of action described in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1993 and the Freedom Support Act, pursuant to Public Law 102-484, section 1412(d) and Public Law 102-511, section 502; jointly, to the Committees on Armed Services and Foreign Affairs. 464. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting notice that an extension of time is needed for the submittal of the implementation plan in connection with the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Recommendation 92-4; jointly, to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Armed Services. Para. 5.4 resignation as member of house of representatives The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. HOYER, laid before the House the following communication, which was read as follows: January 22, 1993. Hon. Thomas Foley, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: It has been a pleasure and honor for me to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. As you know, I have resigned today to serve in the President's Cabinet as Secretary of Agriculture. I hope to continue to work with you in my new position and I thank you for your leadership through the years. Please find enclosed my resignation letter to Mississippi Governor Kirk Fordice. As I have written to Governor Fordice, I have accepted my new position with enthusiasm but also with a sense of tremendous gratitude and humility for the trust and confidence that the voters of my district have placed in me over the years. In the many votes I have cast and the many actions I have taken on their behalf, I have always tried to reflect credit on the 2nd Congressional District and on the great state of Mississippi. It has been the ultimate honor for me to be a part of our country's history by serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. I look forward to continuing to serve my country in my new position and working with you and my former colleagues in Congress. Sincerely, Mike Espy, Secretary of Agriculture. ____ House of Representatives, Washington, DC, January 21, 1993. Hon. Kirk Fordice, Governor of Mississippi, State Capitol, Jackson, MS. Dear Governor Fordice: For the past six years, I have had the privilege of representing the people of the 2nd Congressional District in the Congress of the United States. In the many votes I have cast and the many actions I have taken on their behalf, I have always tried to reflect credit on the 2nd Congressional District and on our great state of Mississippi. As you are aware, I recently have been nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate to serve in the President's Cabinet as Secretary of Agriculture, As such, I am requesting and do hereby submit my resignation as United States Congressman effective upon my taking the oath of office on Friday, January 22, 1993, at approximately 10 a.m. EST. Although I have accepted the new position with enthusiasm, I leave my House seat with a sense of tremendous gratitude and humility for the trust and confidence that the voters of my district have placed in me over the years. I assure you and the citizens of Mississippi that I will continue to be an advocate and strong ally for all legitimate needs of the people of Mississippi. Sincerely, Mike Espy, Member of Congress, Secretary of Agriculture-Designate. Para. 5.5 resignation as member of house of representatives The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. HOYER, laid before the House the following communication, which was read as follows: House of Representatives, Washington, DC, January 21, 1993. Hon. Thomas S. Foley, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: Attached is the letter I have sent to the Governor of California notifying him of my resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives effective 6 p.m. today. Sincerely, Leon E. Panetta, Member of Congress. ____ House of Representatives, Washington, DC, January 21, 1993. Gov. Pete Wilson, State Capitol, Sacramento, CA. Dear Governor: Having been nominated by the President, and confirmed by the Senate, as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, I resign as U.S. Representative of the 17th Congressional District of California effective 6:00 p.m. today. Sincerely, Leon E. Panetta, Member of Congress. Para. 5.6 select committee on aging Mr. MOAKLEY, by direction of the Committee on Rules, reported (Rept. No. 103-1) the privileged resolution (H. Res. 19) to establish the Select Committee on Aging. When said resolution and report were referred to the House Calendar and ordered printed. Para. 5.7 select committee on aging Mr. MOAKLEY, by direction of the Committee on Rules, reported (Rept. No. 103-2) the privileged resolution (H. Res. 30) to establish the Select Committee on Aging. When said resolution and report were referred to the House Calendar and ordered printed. Para. 5.8 select committee on children, youth, and families Mr. MOAKLEY, by direction of the Committee on Rules, reported (Rept. No. 103-3) the privileged resolution (H. Res. 23) to establish the Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. When said resolution and report were referred to the House Calendar and ordered printed. Para. 5.9 select committee on hunger Mr. MOAKLEY, by direction of the Committee on Rules, reported (Rept. No. 103-4) the privileged resolution (H. Res. 18) to establish the Select Committee on Hunger. When said resolution and report were referred to the House Calendar and ordered printed. Para. 5.10 select committee on narcotics abuse and control Mr. MOAKLEY, by direction of the Committee on Rules, reported (Rept. No. 103-5) the privileged resolution (H. Res. 20) to establish the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control. When said resolution and report were referred to the House Calendar and ordered printed. Para. 5.11 communication from the clerk--message from the president The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. HOYER, laid before the House a communication, which was read as follows: Washington, DC, January 22, 1993. Hon. Thomas S. Foley, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Speaker: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 5 of Rule III of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed envelope received from the White House on Thursday, January 21, 1993 at 6:40 p.m. and said to contain a message from the President whereby he notifies the Congress of his decision of the maximum deficit amount under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Control Act of 1986. With great respect, I am Sincerely yours, Donnald K. Anderson, Clerk, House of Representatives. Para. 5.12 maximum deficit amount The Clerk then read the message from the President, as follows: To the Congress of the United States: Pursuant to section 254(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended (``Act'') (2 U.S.C. 904(c)), notification is hereby provided by my decision that the adjustment of the maximum deficit amount, as allowed under section 253(g)(1)(B) of the Act (2 U.S.C. 903(g)(1)(B)), shall be made. William J. Clinton. The White House, January 21, 1993. By unanimous consent, the message was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 103-42). [[Page 51]] Para. 5.13 committee election--majority Mr. HOYER, by direction of the Democratic Caucus, submitted the following privileged resolution (H. Res. 39): The following-named Member be and is hereby elected as chairman of the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Martin Olav Sabo, Chairman. When said resolution was considered and agreed to. A motion to reconsider the vote whereby said resolution was agreed to was, by unanimous consent, laid on the table. And then, Para. 5.14 adjournment On motion of Mr. GINGRICH, at 2 o'clock and 30 minutes p.m., the House adjourned. Para. 5.15 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. MOAKLEY: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 19. Resolution to establish the Select Committee on Aging; with an amendment (Rept. No. 103-1). Referred to the House Calendar. Mr. MOAKLEY: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 30. Resolution to establish the Select Committee on Aging; with an amendment (Rept. No. 103-2). Referred to the House Calendar. Mr. MOAKLEY: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 23. Resolution to establish the Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families; (Rept. No. 103-3). Referred to the House Calendar. Mr. MOAKLEY: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 18. Resolution to establish the Select Committee on Hunger (Rept. No. 103-4). Referred to the House Calendar. Mr. MOAKLEY: Committee on Rules. House Resolution 20. Resolution to establish the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control; with an amendment (Rept. No. 103-5). Referred to the House Calendar. Para. 5.16 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. ACKERMAN (for himself, Mr. Brown of California, Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Lantos, Mr. Mfume, Mr. Ravenel, and Mr. Shays): H.R. 559. A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to make it unlawful for any stockyard owner, market agency, or dealer to transfer or market nonambulatory livestock, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. By Mr. ACKERMAN: H.R. 560. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish programs to increase the supply of professional nurses and provide educational assistance to nurses, and for other purposes; jointly, to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. By Mr. CONDIT (for himself, Mr. Baker of Louisiana, Mr. Barrett of Nebraska, Mr. Dooley, Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Pete Geren of Texas, Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. Oxley, Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Quillen, Mr. Sensenbrenner, Mr. Thomas of Wyoming, Mr. Zeliff, Mr. Skeen, Mr. Pickett, Mr. Stenholm, Mr. Ballenger, Mr. English of Oklahoma, Mr. Andrews of New Jersey, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Schiff, and Mr. Sundquist): H.R. 561. A bill to ensure the Federal agencies establish the appropriate procedures for assessing whether or not Federal regulations might result in the taking of private property, and to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to report to the Congress with respect to such takings under programs of the Department of Agriculture; jointly, to the Committees on the Judiciary and Agriculture. By Mr. DORNAN: H.R. 562. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for medical expenses incurred for an abortion; to the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 563. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for adoption expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. HUNTER: H.R. 564. A bill to authorize leases for 99-year terms on the Viejas Indian Reservation; to the Committee on Natural Resources. By Mr. KOLBE: H.R. 565. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to reform the Federal budget process, and for other purposes; jointly, to the Committees on Government Operations and Rules. By Mr. MONTGOMERY: H.R. 566. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that the crediting of years of service for purposes of computing the retired and retainer pay of enlisted members of the Armed Forces shall be made in the same manner as applies to officers; to the Committee on Armed Services. By Mr. ROHRABACHER (for himself, Mr. Herger, Mr. Solomon, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Porter, Mr. Ramstad, Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Smith of Oregon, Mr. McCollum, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Kyl, Mr. Baker of Louisiana, Mr. Moorhead, Mr. Ravenel, Mr. Burton of Indiana, Mr. Gallegly, Mr. Goss, Mr. Cox, Mr. Gillmor, Mr. Dornan, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Baker of California, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Spence, Mr. Taylor of North Carolina, Mrs. Bentley, Mr. Sensenbrenner, Mr. Levy, Mr. Linder, Mr. Myers of Indiana, Mr. Blute, Mr. Pombo, Mr. Gingrich, Mr. Hancock, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, Mr. Royce, and Mr. Upton): H.R. 567. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the dollar limitation on the 1-time exclusion of gain from sale of a principal residence by individuals who have attained age 55, to increase the amount of the unified estate and gift tax credits, and to reduce the tax on capital gains; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mrs. SCHROEDER (for herself and Ms. Snowe): H.R. 568. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the development and operation of centers to conduct research with respect to contraception and centers to conduct research with respect to infertility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. WASHINGTON: H.R. 569. A bill to authorize the National Institute of Corrections to make grants to States to carry out family unity demonstration projects; and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. WELDON: H.R. 570. A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 to provide specific definition of the requirement that a purchaser of real property make all appropriate inquiry into the previous ownership and uses of the real property in order to qualify for the ``innocent landowner'' defense; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. WELDON (for himself, Mr. Wolf, Mr. McHugh, Mr. Gingrich, and Mr. Hochbrueckner): H.R. 571. A bill to improve the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information that will promote the recycling of municipal solid waste; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. COLEMAN (for himself, Mr. Evans, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Slattery, Mr. Kleczka, Ms. Maloney, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Pete Geren of Texas, Mr. McHugh, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. de la Garza, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Bacchus of Florida, Mrs. Morella, Mr. Swett, Mr. Gene Green of Texas, Mr. McDermott, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Sarpalius, Mr. Wolf, Ms. Norton, Mr. Mazzoli, Mr. Camp, Mr. Wilson, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Pallone, Mr. Royce, Mr. Conyers, Ms. Furse, Mr. Blute, Mrs. Kennelly, Mr. Kopetski, Mr. Peterson of Florida, Mr. Bryant, Mr. Kildee, and Mr. Frost): H.J. Res. 68. Joint resolution to designate the months of April 1993 and 1994 as ``National Child Abuse Prevention Month''; to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. By Mr. YOUNG of Florida: H.J. Res. 69. Joint resolution to designate the period commencing February 7, 1993, and ending February 13, 1993, and the period commencing February 6, 1994, and ending February 12, 1994, as ``National Burn Awareness Week''; to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. By Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut (for himself, Mr. Gilchrest, and Mr. Wilson): H.J. Res. 70. Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for 4-year terms for Representatives, to limit the number of consecutive terms Representatives and Senators may serve, and to limit the total number of terms Representatives and Senators may serve; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. MACHTLEY: H. Con. Res. 21. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that any health care reform legislation that is enacted to meet the health care needs of the people of the United States should emphasize disease prevention and encourage the development of healthy lifestyles; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mrs. SCHROEDER (for herself and Ms. Snowe): H. Con. Res. 22. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to contraception and infertility; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. HOYER: H. Res. 39. Resolution electing Representative Sabo of Minnesota to the Committee on the Budget; considered and agreed to. By Mr. PENNY: H. Res. 40. Resolution concerning United States assistance to Nicaragua; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. By Mr. WELDON (for himself, Mr. Leach, and Mr. Shays): H. Res. 41. Resolution requiring that travel awards that accrue by reason of official travel of a Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives be used with respect to official travel; to the Committee on House Administration. [[Page 52]] By Mr. WELDON (for himself and Mr. Andrews of New Jersey): H. Res. 42. Resolution establishing a Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Response; to the Committee on Rules. H. Res. 43. Resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Citizens' Commission on Congressional Ethics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. Para. 5.17 memorials Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memorials were presented and referred as follows: 30. By the SPEAKER: Memorial of the Legislature of the State of Alaska, relative to travel and tourism; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 31. Also, memorial of the Legislature of the State of Alaska, relative to U.S. military facilities; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 32. Also, memorial of the Legislature of the State of Alaska, relative to travel advisories; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 33. Also, memorial of the Legislature of the State of Alaska, relative to military spending and budget deficit reduction; to the Committee on Government Operations. 34. Also, memorial of the Legislature of the State of Alaska, relative to recreational vessels; to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. 35. Also, memorial of the Legislature of the State of Alaska, relative to bowhead whale; to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. 36. Also, memorial of the Legislature of the State of Alaska, relative to establishing a national mandatory seafood inspection program; jointly, to the Committees on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and Energy and Commerce. Para. 5.18 private bills and resolutions Under clause 1 of rule XXII, private bills and resolutions were introduced and severally referred as follows: By Mr. FISH: H.R. 572. A bill for the relief of Melissa Johnson; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. HUNTER: H.R. 573. A bill for the relief of Sanae Takahashi; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Para. 5.19 additional sponsors Under clause 4 of rule XXII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions as follows: H.R. 85: Mr. Quinn, Mr. Fawell, and Mr. Petri. H.R. 86: Mr. Quinn, Mr. Fawell, Mr. Taylor of North Carolina, and Mr. Petri. H.R. 87: Mr. Quinn, Mr. Fawell, Mr. Taylor of North Carolina, and Mr. Petri. H.R. 116: Mr. Fawell and Mr. Crane. H.R. 118: Mr. McCloskey, Mr. Skeen, Mr. Laughlin, Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Frost, and Mr. Kopetski. H.R. 123: Mr. Oxley, Mr. Lipinski, Mr. Henry, Mr. Packard, Mr. Myers of Indiana, Mr. Fawell, Mr. McCrery, Mr. McCandless, Mr. Solomon, Mr. Sundquist, Mr. Gallo, Mr. Barrett of Nebraska, Mr. Dornan, Mr. Browder, Mr. Shuster, Mr. Saxton, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Baker of California, and Mr. Moorhead. H.R. 124: Mr. Oxley, Mr. Solomon, Mr. Sundquist, Mr. Saxton, Mr. Livingston, and Mr. Baker of California. H.R. 179: Mrs. Lloyd and Mr. Wheat. H.R. 300: Mr. Peterson of Minnesota, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Goodlatte, Mr. Spence, Mr. King, Mr. Fawell, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Cox, Mr. Gingrich, Mr. Fields of Texas, Mr. Wynn, Mr. Bilbray, Mr. Rowland, Mr. Skeen, Mr. Inglis, Ms. Molinari, Mr. Ballenger, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. Blackwell, Mr. Linder, Mr. Gunderson, Mr. Blute, Mr. Manzullo, and Mr. Poshard. H.R. 349: Mr. Torkildsen, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, Mr. Mann, Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. Ballenger, and Mr. Royce. H.R. 557: Mr. Saxton and Mr. Smith of New Jersey. H.J. Res. 9: Mr. Klug, Mr. Barrett of Nebraska, Mr. Inglis, Mr. Sundquist, Mr. Baker of Louisiana, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Bereuter, Mr. Buyer, and Mr. Ballenger. H.J. Res. 27: Mr. Ramstad, Mr. Solomon, Mr. Sundquist, Mr. Gingrich, Mr. Baker of Louisiana, and Mr. Hyde. H. Con. Res. 3: Mr. Bartlett and Mr. Taylor of North Carolina. H. Con. Res. 13: Mr. Oxley, Mr. Henry, Mr. Packard, Mr. Fawell, Mr. Porter, Mr. Solomon, Mr. Sundquist, Mr. Barrett of Nebraska, Mr. Dornan, Mr. Saxton, and Mr. Livingston. H. Res. 16: Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas. H. Res. 18: Mr. Filner. H. Res. 20: Mr. Rush, Mr. Franks of Connecticut, Mrs. Clayton, Mr. Underwood, Mr. Baesler, and Mr. Wynn. H. Res. 23: Mr. Miller of California, Mr. Wheat, Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. Ackerman, Ms. Maloney, Mr. Reed, Mr. Dellums, Mr. Andrews of New Jersey, Mr. Ford of Tennessee, Mr. Lantos, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Neal of Massachusetts, Mr. Ortiz, Mr. Owens, Ms. Long, Mr. Matsui, Mr. Parker, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Stokes, Mr. Gejdenson, Mr. Serrano, Mrs. Vucanovich, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Yates, Mr. Kleczka, Mr. Holden, Mr. Foglietta, Ms. Woolsey, Ms. Schenk, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Filner, Ms. Margolies- Mezvinsky, Ms. Brown of Florida, Mr. Hinchey, Ms. Furse, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. Wynn, Mr. Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Payne of New Jersey, Mr. Stupak, Mr. Watt, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Mazzoli, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. Meehan, Mr. McHale, Mr. Bevill, Mr. Borski, Mr. Scott, Mr. Applegate, Mrs. Collins of Illinois, Mr. de Lugo, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Gene Green of Texas, Mr. Hall of Ohio, Mr. Towns, Mr. Rahall, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. Poshard, Mr. Boucher, Mr. Valentine, Mr. Baesler, Mr. Becerra, Mr. Conyers, Mr. Traficant, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Coleman of Texas, Mr. Rose, Mr. Romero-Barcelo, Mr. Gilman, Mr. Vento, Mr. Markey, Mr. Moran, Mr. Slattery, and Mr. Fields of Louisiana. H. Res. 31: Mr. Goss, Mr. Porter, Mr. Hancock, and Mr. Sensenbrenner. H. Res. 32: Ms. Snowe, Mr. Mica, Mr. Sensenbrenner, and Mr. Tucker.