for printing and reference to the proper calendar, as follows: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Resources. H.R. 1533. A bill to compensate the Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma for the taking of certain rights by the Federal Government, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 106-421). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Committee on Resources. H.R. 2632. A bill to designate certain Federal lands in the Talladega National Forest in the State of Alabama as the Dugger Mountain Wilderness (Rept. No. 106-422 Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. Mr. GILMAN: Committee on International Relations. H.R. 1838. A bill to assist in the enhancement of the security of Taiwan, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. No. 106-423 Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. Mr. ARCHER. Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 3073. A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for grants for projects designed to promote responsible fatherhood, and for other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. No. 106-424 Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. ¶122.24 TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED BILL Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the following action was taken by the Speak er: H.R. 1838. Referral to the Committee on Armed Services extended for a period ending not later than November 5, 1999. H.R. 2632. Referral to the Committee on Agriculture extended for a period ending not later than October 28, 1999. H.R. 3073. Referral to the Committee on Education and the Workforce extended for a period ending not later than November 5, 1999. 1122.25 DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE Pursuant to clause 5 of rule X the Committee on Agriculture discharged from further consideration: H.R. 2632 referred to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. ¶122.26 PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions were introduced and severally referred, as follows: By Mrs. WILSON (for herself, Mr. DIN- H.R. 3161. A bill to provide for continuation of the Federal research investment in a fiscally sustainable way, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, Armed Services, Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. KUYKENDALL: H.R. 3162. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow merchant mariners to be treated as citizens or residents of the United States living abroad; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. SHUSTER (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. PETRI, and Mr. RAHALL) (all by request): H.R. 3163. A bill to authorize appropriations for the Surface Transportation Board for fiscal years 2000 and 2001, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mr. GOSS (for himself, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. RANGEL, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. Cox, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. BASS, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mr. DREIER, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. CASTLE, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, and Mr. ARMEY): H.R. 3164. A bill to provide for the imposition of economic sanctions on certain foreign persons engaging in, or otherwise involved in, international narcotics trafficking; to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. GEPHARDT (for himself, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. STARK, Mr. COYNE, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. BECERRA, Mrs. THURMAN, Mr. FROST, MS. STABENOW, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. WISE, MS. BERKLEY, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, MS. BALDWIN, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. HOLT, Mr. BAIRD, and Mr. HOEFFEL): H.R. 3165. A bill to protect and provide resources for the Social Security system, to reserve surpluses to protect, strengthen and modernize the Medicare Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. BALDACCI: H.R. 3166. A bill to establish a commission to study the impact of deregulation of the airline industry on small town America; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mr. ENGLISH: H.R. 3167. A bill to reform the Federal unemployment benefits system; to the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 3168. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from unrelated business taxable income amounts set aside by a volunteer fire department for the purchase of equipment for use by such department; to the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 3169. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of unemployment compensation; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. FOLEY: H.R. 3170. A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to exclude individuals who are employed, and unlawfully present, in the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. By Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey: H.R. 3171. A bill to direct the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of land in the District of Columbia to be used for construction of the National Health Museum, and for other purpose; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. By Mr. GOODLING (for himself, Mr. MCKEON, and Mr. ANDREWS): H.R. 3172. A bill to amend the welfare-towork program and modify the welfare-towork performance bonus; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. HULSHOF (for himself, Mr. H.R. 3173. A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to establish a Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. McCRERY (for himself, Mr. H.R. 3174. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Social Security Act, the Wagner-Peyser Act, and the FederalState Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 to improve the method by which Federal unemployment taxes are collected and to improve the method by which funds are provided from Federal unemployment tax revenue for employment security administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. MINGE (for himself, Mr. STEN- H.R. 3175. A bill to amend chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to reduce the debt held by the public in fiscal year 2000 by up to the amount of surplus in the Social Security trust funds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mrs. MINK of Hawaii: H.R. 3176. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine ways of restoring the natural wetlands conditions in the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii; to the Committee on Re sources. By Ms. NORTON: H.R. 3177. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward the goal of significantly reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity among individuals in the United States; to the Committee on Commerce. By Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota: H.R. 3178. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the dependent care credit refundable and to provide for advance payments of such credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. REYNOLDS: H.R. 3179. A bill to amend the Act establishing the Women's Rights National Historical Park to permit the Secretary of the Interior to acquire title in fee simple to the Hunt House located in Waterloo, New York; to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. SALMON (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. METCALF, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. STARK, and Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN): H.R. 3180. A bill to amend the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act to authorize the Federal Trade Commission to issue new rules regulating telemarketing firms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce. By Mr. UDALL of New Mexico (for himself, Mr. HAYWORTH, and Mr. CANNON): H.R. 3181. A bill to permit the leasing of oil and gas rights on certain lands held in trust for the Navajo Nation or alloted to a member of the Navajo Nation, in any case in which there is consent from a specified percentage interest in the parcel of land under consideration for lease; to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 3182. A bill to provide for a land conveyance to the city of Craig, Alaska, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Re sources. H.R. 3183. A bill to provide grants to the State of Alaska for the purpose of assisting that State in fulfilling its responsibilities under sections 803, 804, and 805 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Resources. By Mr. DREIER (for himself and Mr. H. Con. Res. 213. A concurrent resolution encouraging the Secretary of Education to promote, and State and local educational agencies to incorporate in their education programs, financial literacy training; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. By Mr. MCINTOSH: H. Con. Res. 214. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that direct systematic phonics instruction should be used in all schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. By Mr. LAMPSON (by request): H. Con. Res. 215. A concurrent resolution calling on the President and the American people to renew their commitment to the fundamental principles which guided the Founders of this Nation; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. By Mr. ROGAN (for himself, Mr. H. Con. Res. 216. A concurrent resolution condemning the assassination of Armenian Prime Minister Vazgen Sargsian and other officials of the Armenian Government and mourning this tragic loss of the duly elected leadership of Armenia; to the Committee on International Relations. By Ms. BROWN of Florida: H. Res. 346. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that "Family Hour", the time period between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., should be set aside by the television industry for family-oriented programming; to the Committee on Commerce. By Mr. CAPUANO (for himself, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. LAZIO, and Mr. ENGEL): H. Res. 347. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in sup port of "Italian-American Heritage Month" and recognizing the contributions of Italian. Americans to the United States; to the Committee on Government Reform. 1122.27 PRIVATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 3 of rule XII, Mr. WAXMAN introduced a bill (H.R. 3184) for the relief of Zohreh Farhang Ghahfarokhi; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. ¶122.28 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were added to public bills and resolutions as follows: H.R. 65: Mr. SWEENEY and Mr. McGOVERN. H.R. 123: Mr. WATKINS, Mr. DEMINT, and Mr. PETRI. H.R. 133: Mrs. EMERSON. H.R. 303: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. SWEENEY, Mr. MICA, and Mr. LAMPSON. H.R. 353: Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. H.R. 382: Ms. NORTON, Mr. LAHOOD, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. DIXON, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. MCNULTY, and Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 383: Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 408: Mr. GANSKE, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. COOK, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. KLINK, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. NEY, Mr. VENTO, and Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. H.R. 464: Mr. VITTER. H.R. 505: Mr. MARTINEZ. H.R. 531: Mr. KIND, Mr. WAMP, and Mrs. EMERSON. H.R. 532: Mr. BROWN of Ohio and Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. H.R. 534: Mr. KUYKENDALL and Mr. LARSON. H.R. 566: Mr. MATSUI. H.R. 623: Ms. KILPATRICK and Mr. FOLEY. H.R. 670: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. MARTINEZ, and Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. H.R. 684: Mr. DELAHUNT. H.R. 838: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. EVANS, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. Wu. H.R. 868: Mr. SOUDER. H.R. 888: Mr. EWING. H.R. 1044: Mr. HERGER, Mr. ISTOOK, and Ms. DANNER. H.R. 1046: Mr. CAMPBELL. H.R. 1275: Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Ms. H.R. 1356: Mr. KING and Mr. PORTER. H.R. 1621: Mr. STRICKLAND and Mr. LANTOS. H.R. 1775: Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. PORTER, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. KING, Mr. EHRLICH, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, and Mrs. RouKEMA. H.R. 1838: Mr. CROWLEY. H.R. 1841: Mr. HINOJOSA and Mr. TIERNEY. H.R. 1977: Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. H.R. 2141: MS. CARSON and Mr. DEAL of Georgia. H.R. 2149: Mr. EDWARDS. H.R. 2178: Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 2200: Mrs. KELLY. H.R. 2241: Mr. GOODLING and Mr. DUNCAN. H.R. 2258: Mr. STRICKLAND and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H.R. 2266: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 2282: Mr. WAMP. H.R. 2319: Mr. DEAL of Georgia. H.R. 2362: Mr. DIAZ-BALART. H.R. 2372: Mr. MCKEON, Mr. McINNIS, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. BURR of North Carolina, and and Mr. DEMINT. H.R. 2382: Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. UNDERWOOD, and Mr. BARCIA. H.R. 2418: Mr. WELDON of Florida and Mr. CANADY of Florida. H.R. 2419: Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. OSE, and Mr. PASTOR. H.R. 2420: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. JOHN, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. QUINN, Mr. KUYKENDALL, Mr. LEVIN, and Mr. SAXTON. H.R. 2655: Mr. HAYWORTH and Mr. HERGER. H.R. 2713: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. LARSON. H.R. 2722: Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. TIERNEY, Ms. KILPATRICK, and Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 2728: Ms. BALDWIN. H.R. 2733: Mr. RAHALL. H.R. 2815: Mr. HOSTETTLER, MS. DUNN, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. TALENT, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. STEARNS, MS. SLAUGHTER, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. McGOVERN, Mr. GOODE, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. BERRY, Mr. BONIOR, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. SALMON, Mr. MOAKLEY, Mr. CRANE, Mr. COOKSEY, Mr. OLVER, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. ARCHER, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. MICA, Mr. GORDON, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. DIXON, Mr. REYES, Mr. SAWYER, Mr. VENTO, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. WALSH, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. HYDE, Mr. RILEY, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BECERRA, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. NEY, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. KLINK, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. STARK, MS. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. METCALF, Mr. LEACH, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. COBURN, Mr. ROGERS, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. TERRY, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. WELLER, Mr. PORTMAN, Mrs. MORELLA, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Ms. LEE, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. VITTER, Mr. SPENCE, Mr. Cook, Mr. POMBO, Mr. DELAY, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. BLILEY, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. CAMP, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. HORN, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. PACKARD, Mr. LUCAS of Okla homa, Mr. NUSSLE, Mr. PORTER, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. HEFLEY, MS. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. PITTS, Mr. HILLEARY, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. BARR of Georgia, Mr. Goss, Mr. EVERETT, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. TURNER, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. WATT of North Carolina, Mr. QUINN, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. RYUN of Kansas, Mr. FORBES, MS. BERKLEY, Mr. SHAW, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. KASICH, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. WEYGAND, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. WISE, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. DICKEY, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. GEKAS, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. HERGER, Mr. MANZULLO, Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. SHOWS, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, MS. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. COLLINS, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. DREIER, Mr. REGULA, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. WEINER, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. NADLER, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. GOODLING, Mr. KUYKENDALL, Mr. CANNON, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. KING, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. STUMP, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. MOORE, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. HOBSON, Mrs. CHENOWETH-HAGE, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. BURR of North Carolina, Mr. INSLEE, Ms. WATERS, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. FARR of California, Mr. KIND, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. WU, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. HILL of Indiana, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. CANADY of Florida, Mr. DAVIS of Virginia, Mrs. NORTHUP, Mr. GARY MILLER of California, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. McCOLLUM, Mr. OSE, Mr. FLETCHER, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. HULSOF, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. WAMP, Mr. GRAHAM, Mrs. BONO, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mrs. WILSON, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. Cox, Ms. GRANGER, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. JENKINS, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. BUYER, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. ANDREWS, Ms. DANNER, Mr. EWING, Mr. COBLE, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. SCHAFFER, Mr. THUNE, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. DEMINT, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. SHERWOOD, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. GANSKE, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. CONDIT, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. PEASE, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. EHRLICH, Mr. WICKER, Mr. HAYES, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. LARGENT, MS. KAPTUR, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. JOHN, Mr. BOYD, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. PHELPS, MS. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. LARSON, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. BALDACCI, and Mrs. TAUSCHER. H.R. 2819: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 2827: Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. COSTELLO, and Mr. BoSWELL. H.R. 2894: Mr. WATKINS. H.R. 2907: Mr. McGoVERN and Mr. UNDERWOOD. H.R. 2925: Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. BARCIA, and Mr. GILLMOR. H.R. 2947: Mr. Wu and Mr. MARTINEZ. H.R. 2955: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. PAYNE, and Ms. NORTON. H.R. 2960: Mrs. EMERSON and Mr. MANZULLO. H.R. 2966: Mr. BISHOP, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. OLVER, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, Mrs. THURMAN, and Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma. H.R. 2985: Mr. SUNUNU. H.R. 2991: Mr. SIMPSON, Mrs. CHENOWETHHAGE, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. MOORE, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, and Mr. DICKEY. H.R. 3047: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. VISCLOSKY, and Mr. MARTINEZ. H.R. 3058: Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, Mr. FROST, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. SANDERS, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. EVANS, and Mr. BERMAN. H.R. 3075: Mr. KUYKENDALL. H.R. 3095: Mr. BLAGOJEVICH. H.R. 3144: Ms. ESHOO, Mr. FORBES, and Mr. OBERSTAR. H.J. Res. 46: Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. HALL of Ohio, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. MCKEON, and Mr. SPENCE. H. Con. Res. 60: Mr. MARTINEZ and Mr. VISCLOSKY. H. Con. Res. 62: Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. WATKINS, and Mr. FROST. H. Con. Res. 186: Mr. ROYCE, Mr. COBLE, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. HULSHOF, and Mr. HALL of Texas. H. Con. Res. 199: Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. HILLEARY, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. BURR of North Carolina, and Mr. LAHOOD. H. Res. 169: MS. KILPATRICK. H. Res. 298: Mr. SHUSTER and Mr. ALLEN. H. Res. 340: Mr. ACKERMAN. $122.29 DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsor was deleted from the public bill as follows: H.R. 3140: Mr. BLUNT. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1999 (123) ¶123.1 APPOINTMENT OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The House was called to order at 12:30 p.m. by the SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. THORNBERRY, who laid before the House the following communication: WASHINGTON, DC, November 1, 1999. I hereby appoint the Honorable MAC THORNBERRY to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. J. DENNIS HASTERT, Speaker of the House of Representatives. ¶123.2 MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE A message from the Senate by Ms. McDevitt, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate had passed without amendment a bill of the House of the following title: H.R. 2303. An Act to direct the Librarian of Congress to prepare the history of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. The message also announced that the Senate has passed a bill of the following title in which concurrence of the House is requested: S. 1791. An Act to authorize the Librarian of Congress to purchase papers of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior, from Dr. King's estate. 1123.3 "MORNING-HOUR DEBATE" The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. THORNBERRY, pursuant to the order of the House of Tuesday, January 19, 1999, recognized Members for "morning-hour debate". $123.4 RECESS-12:45 P.M. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore, THORNBERRY, pursuant to clause 12 of rule I, declared the House in recess at 12 o'clock and 45 minutes p.m. until 2 o'clock p.m. 1123.5 AFTER RECESS-2 P.M. The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. PETRI, called the House to order. ¶123.6 APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. PETRI, announced he had examined and approved the Journal of the proceedings of Thursday, October 28, 1999. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal was approved. 1123.7 COMMUNICATIONS Executive and other communications, pursuant to clause 2, rule XIV, were referred as follows: 5038. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule-Domestically Produced and Imported Peanuts; Change in the Maximum Percentage of Foreign Material Allowed Under Quality Requirements [Docket Nos. FV99-997-2 IFR, FV99-998-1 IFR, and FV99999-1 IFR] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5039. A letter from the Congressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule-Imported Fire Ant; Approved Treatments [Docket No. 99-027–2] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5040. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule-Walnuts Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate [Docket No. FV99984-3 IFR] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5041. A letter from the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's final rule-Refrigeration Requirements for Shell Eggs [Docket No. PY-99-002] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agriculture. 5042. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a request to make available $8.8 billion in previously appropriated FY 2000 emergency funds for the Department of Agriculture; (H. Doc. No. 106-152); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed. 5043. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting a letter reporting violations of section 1341(a) and 1517(a) of Title 31 of the U.S. Code; to the Committee on Appropriations. 5044. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule-Renewal of Expiring Annual Contributions Contracts in the Tenant-Based Section 8 Program; Formula for Allocation of Housing Assistance [Docket No. FR-4459-F-03] (RIN: 2577-AB 96) received October 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 5045. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulations, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule-Public Housing Agency Plans [Docket No. FR-4420F-05] (RIN: 2577-AB89) received October 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 5046. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulations, Office of Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule-Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS); Transition to the PHAS [Docket No. FR-4497-N-02] (RIN: 2577-AC08) received October 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 5047. A letter from the Assistant General Counsel for Regulations, Office of the Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's final rule-Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance; Statutory Merger of Section 8 Certificate and Voucher Programs; Housing Choice Voucher Program [Docket No. FR4428-F-04] (RIN: 2577-AB91) received October 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 5048. A letter from the General Counsel, National Credit Union Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Credit Unions; Miscellaneous Technical Amendments-received October 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. 5049. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plan; Indiana [IN106-1a; FRL-6446-5] received October 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 5050. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Jersey; Approval of National Low Emission Vehicle Program [Region 2 Docket No. NJ35-2-195a FRL-6461-7] received October 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 5051. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Publicly Owned Treatment Works [AD-FRL6462-7] (RIN: 2060-AF26) received October 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 5052. A letter from the Director, Office of Regulatory Management and Information, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's final rule-Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Control of VOC Emissions from Solvent Metal Cleaning Operations [VA 097-5041; FRL-6459-9] received October 20, 20, 1999, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 5053. A letter from the Special Assistant to the Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Princeton and Elk River, Minnesota) [MM Docket No. 98-208 RM-9396] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 5054. A letter from the Special Assistant to the Bureau, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Fremont and Holton, Michigan) [MM Docket No. 98-180 RM-9365) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 5055. A letter from the Special Assistant to the Bureau Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-Amendment of Section 73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Mount Olive and Staunton, Illinois) [MM Docket No. 99167 RM-9391] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 5056. A letter from the Special Assistant to the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-Amendment of Section 73.202(b). Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Cal-Nev-Ari, Boulder City, and Las Vegas, Nevada) [MM Docket No. 93-279 RM-8368 RM-8385] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 5057. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-Regulations Governing Off-the-Record Communications [Docket No. RM-98-1-000] received October 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 5058. A letter from the Secretary of the Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's final rule-Guides For The Dog And Cat Food Industry-received October 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce. 5059. A letter from the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assests Control), Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule-Sudanese Sanctions Regulations; Libyan Sanctions Regulations; Iranian Transactions Regulations: Licensing of Commercial Sales, Exportation and Reexportation of Agricultural Commodities and Products, Medicine, and Medical Equipment; Iranian Accounts on the Books of U.S. Depository Institutions; Informational Materials; Visas-received October 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on International Relations. 5060. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, transmitting the Committee's final rule-Miscellaneous Amendments to Committee Regulations-received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform. 5061. A letter from the Executive Director, Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled, transmitting the Committee's final rule-Additions and Deletion-received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform. 5062. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Acquisition Regulation; Use of Competitive Proposals [FAC 97-14; FAR Case 99-001; Item III] (RIN: 9000-AI44) received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform. 5063. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Acquisition Regulation; Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Empowerment Contracting Pro gram [FAC 97-14; FAR Case 97-307; Item II] (RIN: 9000-A120) received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform. 5064. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Acquisition Regulation; CostReimbursement Architect-Engineer Contracts [FAC 97-14; FAR Case 97-043; Item XII] (RIN: 9000-AI22) received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform. 5065. A letter from the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Acquisition Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Federal Acquisition Regulation; Value Engineering Change Proposals/PAT [FAC 9714; FAR Case 97-031; Item XIV] (RIN: 9000AH84) received September 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Government Reform. 5066. A letter from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting the annual inventory of commercial activities as required by Public Law 105-270; to the Committee on Government Reform. 5067. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final ruleMissouri Regulatory Program [SPATS No. MO-035-FOR] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 5068. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Water and Science, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final rule-Offstream Storage of Colorado River Water and Development and Release of Intentionally Created Unused Apportionment in the Lower Division States (RIN: 1006-AA40) received October 26, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 5069. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final ruleMississippi Regulatory Program [SPATS No. MS-015-FOR] received October 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 5070. A letter from the Director, Office of Surface Mining, Department of the Interior, transmitting the Department's final ruleIndiana Regulatory Program [SPATS No. IN-140-FOR; State Program Amendment No. 98-4] received October 20, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Re sources. 5071. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Yellowfin Sole by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands [Docket No. 990304063-9063-01; I.D. 101599C] received October 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 5072. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 620 of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 990304062-9062-01; I.D. 101499A] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 5073. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Other Rockfish in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No. 990304062-9062-01; I.D. 101399B] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 5074. A letter from the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting rule-Atlantic the Administration's final Highly Migratory Species Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna [I.D. 092899G] received October 22, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 5075. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, transmitting the Administration's final rule-Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone off Alaska; Inseason Adjustment to Required Observer Coverage [Docket No. 980826225-8296-02; I.D. 100499B] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Resources. 5076. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's biennial report on the implementation of section 1135 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, as amended, pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 2294 nt.; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5077. A letter from the Acting Assistant Chief Counsel, Office of Motor Carrier Safety, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Motor Carrier Safety Regulations [Docket No. OMCS99-6386] (RIN: 2125-AE70) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5078. A letter from the Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law, USCG, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Safety Zone Regulations; Mile 94.0 to Mile 96.0, Lower Mississippi River, Above Head of Passes [COTP New Orleans, LA Regulation 99-027] (RIN: 2115-AA97) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5079. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Modification of Class E Airspace; Sedona, AZ [Airspce Docket No. 99-AWP-4] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5080. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Establishment of Class E Airspace: York County, PA [Airspace Docket No. 99-AEA-09] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5081. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Modification of Federal Airway Victor 108 (V-108) in the Vinicity of Colorado Springs, CO [Airspace Docket No. 99-ANM-4] (RIN: 2120AA66) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5082. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 29815; Amdt. No. 1957] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5083. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Stand ard Instrument Approach Procedures Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 29814; Amdt. No. 1956] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5084. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket No. 29786; Amendment No. 1954] received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5085. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM52-AD; Amendment 39-11383; AD 99-22-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5086. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule—Airworthiness Directives: Construcciones Aeronautacs, S.A. (CASA), Model CN-235 Series Airplanes (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5087. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330 and A340 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99NM-181-AD; Amendment 39-11385; AD 99-2207] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5088. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; British Aerospace BAe Model ATP Airplanes [Docket No. 99NM-19-AD; Amendment 39-11381; AD 99-22-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5089. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier Model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-32AD; Amendment 39–11382; AD 99-22-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5090. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; Raytheon Model Mitsubishi MU-300 Airplanes [Docket No. 96NM-210-AD; Amendment 39-11376; AD 99-2130] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5091. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 Airplanes [Docket No. 98-NM-382-AD; Amendment 3911386; AD 99-22-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5092. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Air craft Engines CF34 Series Turbofan Engines [Docket No. 98-ANE-62-AD; Amendment 3911388; AD 99–22–10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5093. A letter from the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's final rule-Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747–400 Series Airplanes [Docket No. 99-NM-178-AD; Amendment 39-11387; AD 99-22-09] (RIN: 2120AA64) received October 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 5094. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting the Department's final rule-Customs BONDed Warehouses [T.D. 99–78] (RIN: 1515-AC41) received October 21, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 5095. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-Reporting of Gross Proceeds Payments to Attorneys [Notice 9953] received October 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 5096. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-Rulings and determination letters [Rev. Proc. 99-40] received October 27, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 5097. A letter from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting the Service's final rule-Weighted Average Interest Rate Update [Notice 99-52] received Ocotber 25, 1999, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Means. 5098. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notice that the President has exercised the authority provided to him and has issued the required determination to waive certain restrictions on the maintenance of a Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Office and on expenditure of PLO funds for a period of six months; jointly to the Committees on International Relations and Appropriations. 1123.8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CLERK-MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The SPEAKER pro tempore, Mr. PETRI, laid before the House a communication, which was read as follows: OFFICE OF THE CLERK, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, October 29, 1999. Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II 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 October 29, 1999 at 11:30 a.m. and said to contain a message from the President whereby he transmits to the Congress an attached notice on the continuation of the Sudanese emergency. |