House bill
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the tax rate on tobacco products, and for other purposes.
In session · Taxation
Nov 12, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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House bill
To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a demonstration project to evaluate the feasibility of using the Federal Employees Health Benefits program to ensure the availability of adequate health care for Medicare-eligible beneficiaries under the military health care system.
In session · Armed Forces and National Security
Nov 10, 1997
Sign in to saveUnfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.
House concurrent resolution
Expressing concern for the continued deterioration of human rights in Afghanistan and emphasizing the need for a peaceful political settlement in that country.
In session · International Affairs · House
Nov 10, 1997
Sign in to saveReceived in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Expressing concern for the continued deterioration of human rights in Afghanistan and emphasizing the need for a peaceful political settlement in that country. Expressing concern for th...
House bill
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount of low-income housing credits which may be allocated in each State, and to index such amount for inflation.
In session · Taxation
Nov 9, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nov 9, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
House concurrent resolution
Calling for a United States effort to end restrictions on the freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people in the occupied area of Cyprus.
In session · International Affairs · House
Nov 9, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights. Calling for a United States effort to end restrictions on the freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people in the occupied area of Cyprus. Calling for a United States effort to end...
House concurrent resolution
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the human rights situation in the Republic of Turkey in light of that country's desire to host the next summit meeting of the heads of state or government of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
In session · International Affairs · House
Nov 9, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
House concurrent resolution
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the transfer of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China not alter the current or future status of the Republic of China on Taiwan.
In session · International Affairs · House
Nov 9, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. Expressing the sense of the Congress that the transfer of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China not alter the current or future status of the Republic of China on Taiwan. Expressing the sense of the C...
House concurrent resolution
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation should preserve and protect the rights and freedoms currently afforded those of religious faith under the Russian Constitution.
In session · International Affairs · House
Nov 9, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights. Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation should preserve and protect the rights and freedoms currently afforded those of religious faith under the Russian Consti...
House concurrent resolution
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the discrimination by the German Government against members of minority religious groups, particularly the continued and increasing discrimination by the German Government against performers, entertainers, and other artists from the United States associated with Scientology.
In session · House
Nov 9, 1997
Sign in to saveOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 101 - 318, 4 Present (Roll no. 625).
Senate bill
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind and closed-loop biomass.
In session · Taxation
Nov 8, 1997
Sign in to saveRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
House concurrent resolution
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the congressional Christmas celebration.
In session · Commemorations · House
Nov 8, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the House Committee on House Oversight. Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the congressional Christmas celebration. Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the congressional Christmas celebration. Permits the Americ...
Nov 8, 1997
Sign in to saveSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2233)
Senate resolution
A resolution designating the week beginning November 23, 1997, and the week beginning on November 22, 1998, as "National Family Week", and for other purposes.
In session · Commemorations
Nov 8, 1997
Sign in to saveResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12207)
Senate bill
A bill to amend Federal election laws to repeal the public financing of national political party conventions and Presidential elections and spending limits on Presidential election campaigns, to repeal the limits on coordinated expenditures by political parties, and for other purposes.
In session · Government Operations and Politics
Nov 7, 1997
Sign in to saveRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senate bill
A bill to amend section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934 to enhance the protections against unauthorized changes in subscriber selections of telephone service providers, and for other purposes.
In session · Science, Technology, Communications
Nov 7, 1997
Sign in to saveRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Nov 7, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
House concurrent resolution
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Turkey's claim of sovereignty to the islets in the Aegean Sea called Imia by Greece and Kardak by Turkey.
In session · International Affairs · House
Nov 7, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the House Committee on International Relations. Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Turkey's claim of sovereignty to the islets in the Aegean Sea called Imia by Greece and Kardak by Turkey. Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding...
House concurrent resolution
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 1998 with respect to the appropriate budgetary levels for Social Security and national defense for fiscal years 1999 through 2002 in order to maintain the level of administrative expenses for Social Security by taking into account anticipated inflation.
In session · Economics and Public Finance · House
Nov 7, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the House Committee on the Budget.
House bill
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount of the deduction allowed for meals and entertainment expenses.
In session · Taxation
Nov 7, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Senate resolution
A resolution to express support for an interpretive site near Wood River, Illinois, as the point of departure of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
In session · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Nov 7, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Nov 7, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
House resolution
Recognizing the contribution that child care professionals make to the wellbeing of children and their families.
In session · Commemorations
Nov 7, 1997
Sign in to saveReferred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
House bill
Laogai Slave Labor Products Act of 1997
In session · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Nov 6, 1997
Sign in to saveReceived in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Nov 6, 1997
Sign in to saveTabled by Committee by Yeas and Nays: 17-9.
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