May 24, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4379 S. 2622. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ROBERTS, DORGAN, and LINCOLN, to in- the Congress to recognize that. I fully enue Code of 1986 to encourage stronger troduce the Trade Normalization With support the efforts being made again math and science programs at elementary Cuba Act of 2000. this year in both the Senate and the and secondary schools; to the Committee on Finance. For 40 years, we have implemented a House to remove the unilateral re- By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself and Ms. series of policies designed to end Fidel straints we have put on our export of SNOWE): Castro’s leadership of Cuba. The instru- food and medicine to a number of coun- S. 2623. A bill to amend the Elementary ments we have used have included a tries, including Cuba. This bill is not a and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to es- trade embargo, an invasion of Cuba, as- substitute for those efforts. Rather, tablish and expand programs relating to sassination attempts, and multilateral this bill is directed only toward Cuba, science, mathematics, engineering, and tech- pressures. None of these measures has nology education, and for other purposes; to and goes far beyond liberalization of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, moved Cuba any closer to democracy food and medicine exports. and Pensions. and a market economy. In fact, the re- Thomas Jefferson said ‘‘Enlighten By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself and Ms. sult has been just the opposite. Castro the people generally, and tyranny and SNOWE): is as entrenched as ever. The economy oppressions of body and mind will van- S. 2624. A bill to establish and expand pro- is in tatters. The Cuban people are suf- ish like evil spirits at the dawn of the grams relating to science, mathematics, en- fering. day.’’ Current US policy turns Jeffer- gineering, and technology education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, For four decades, Castro has sup- son’s statement on its head. Our effort Education, Labor, and Pensions. pressed his own citizens. He has been to isolate Cuba through the trade em- By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. responsible for the imprisonment and bargo and other policies has failed to DODD, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. mistreatment of thousands, and the bring human rights improvement, has WELLSTONE, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. emigration of hundreds of thousands. provided a pretext for Castro’s contin- MURKOWSKI, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. He has dispatched Cuban troops around ued repression, makes the United LIEBERMAN, and Mr. MOYNIHAN): the world to support revolution. States the scapegoat for Castro’s failed S. 2625. A bill to amend the Public Health During the Cold War, Cuba was an in- Service Act to revise the performance stand- economic policies, and hurts the Cuban ards and certification process for organ pro- tegral member of the Soviet bloc. Cas- people. curement organizations; to the Committee tro was an eager and active participant It is time to put together a respon- on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. in the proxy battles fought between the sible strategy to improve the human By Mr. JEFFORDS: United States and the Soviet Union condition in Cuba and set the stage for S. 2626. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin increased freedom and respect for enue Code of 1986 to improve access to tax- America. human rights once Fidel Castro leaves exempt debt for small non-profit health care and educational institutions; to the Com- The Cold War has been over for a dec- the scene. mittee on Finance. ade. The embargo, which had the goal Obviously, Cuba will not change By Mr. BURNS: of forcing Castro out of power, has overnight with the removal of the S. 2627. A bill to direct the Secretary of the failed totally. And it will continue to trade embargo. But this bill is a first Interior to provide funding for rehabilitation have no impact on the longevity of step down the road to a peaceful transi- of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier Na- Castro’s rule. tion to a democratic society and a mar- tional Park, to authorize funds for mainte- What has the embargo and American nance of utilities related to the Park, and for ket economy in Cuba. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy policy actually done? It has certainly Before I conclude, I want to recognize and Natural Resources. done nothing to advance liberty and my friend, Congressman Charles Ran- By Mr. MACK: democracy for the Cuban people. And gel, who has been a leader in trying to S. 2628. A bill to suspend temporarily the there are no prospects that it will. end the embargo and move toward nor- duty on R115777; to the Committee on Fi- What has the embargo done? First, it malization of relations with Cuba. I nance. prohibits all trade with Cuba. It does look forward to working closely with By Mr. HELMS: S. 2629. A bill to designate the facility of include an exception for the sale of him to make this happen. the United States Postal Service located at food and medicine. However, the re- I urge my Senate colleagues to sup- 114 Ridge Street in Lenoir, North Carolina, quirements are so complex and burden- port our effort. as the ‘‘James T. Broyhill Post Office Build- some on U.S. suppliers that very little ing’’; to the Committee on Governmental Af- food or medicine has been exported to By Mr. REID: fairs. Cuba. We hurt the Cuban people. We S. 2618. A bill to direct the Secretary f hurt American business, American of the Interior to sell certain land to SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND farmers, and American workers. And the town of Kingston, Nevada, for use SENATE RESOLUTIONS we have had no impact on the regime. as an emergency medical air evacu- We have succeeded in alienating vir- ation site and other public uses; to the The following concurrent resolutions tually all potential allies who would be Committee on Energy and Natural Re- and Senate resolutions were read, and sources. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: willing to work with us in developing a realistic policy to influence change in EMERGENCY LANDING STRIP CONVEYANCE By Mr. ROTH (for himself, Mr. BIDEN, Cuba—the nations of the European Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today Mr. LOTT, Mr. HELMS, and Mr. to introduce the Town of Kingston VOINOVICH): Union, Canada, the Organization of S. Con. Res. 117. A concurrent resolution American States, the United Nations, Emergency Landing Strip Conveyance commending the Republic of Slovenia for its even the Pope. Act. partnership with the United States and Another accomplishment of our pol- The Town of Kingston, Nevada, cur- NATO, and expressing the sense of Congress icy of our trade embargo, we now have rently uses federal land as an emer- that Slovenia’s accession to NATO would en- a law, the Cuban Liberty and Demo- gency landing strip at Kingston in hance NATO’s security, and for other pur- southern Lander County, Nevada. poses; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- cratic Solidarity Act, that prohibits tions. lifting the embargo until there is a Kingston is a rural town located on a f transition government in Cuba that small island of private land in the cen- does not include Castro. This is an ‘‘all ter of the state and is surrounded by STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED or nothing policy’’ that cannot work in both United States Forest Service and BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS the real world. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) By Mr. BAUCUS (for himself, Mr. Unilateral trade sanctions don’t public lands. The isolation constrains DORGAN, and Mrs. LINCOLN): work. This is as true with Cuba as it the growth, economic diversity, and S. 2617. A bill to lift the trade embar- has been with China, Myanmar, Iraq, public services available to those who go on Cuba, and for other purposes; to or North Korea. In some cases, it hurts live in or visit Kingston. Medic Air of the Committee on Finance. the people in those countries. And it Reno has an agreement with local Fire THE TRADE NORMALIZATION WITH CUBA ACT OF hurts Americans, our farmers, ranch- and Rescue to provide 24-hour emer- 2000 ers, workers, and businesses. gency medical service to this landing Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I rise Forty years of sanctions have accom- strip. BLM has extended the existing today, on behalf of myself and Senators plished nothing in Cuba. It is time for airport lease to the Kingston Town

VerDate 25-MAY-2000 04:40 May 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY6.055 pfrm01 PsN: S24PT1 S4380 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 24, 2000 Board until September 30, 2000, but (d) NO RESERVATIONS.—The patent by order alternative punishments that are cannot renew the lease because the which the conveyance under subsection (c) is mixed with mandatory testing and strip does not meet FAA standards. made shall contain no reservations. drug treatment and human services This Act will convey a total of 144.88 (e) LEASE EXTENSION.—If for any reason the conveyance under subsection (c) is not such as education or vocational train- acres to the Town of Kingston. Seventy completed before September 30, 2000, the ing. Meanwhile, imprisonment is held acres will be conveyed at fair market term of the airport lease, as in effect on the out as a stick to ensure good behavior. value and 74.88 acres at no cost. The 70 date of enactment of this Act, shall be con- To qualify for federal assistance, a acres contains the main landing strip. sidered to be extended until the date of the drug court program must mandate conveyance. The 74.88 acres contains the balance of periodic drug testing during any super- the approach and the disposal of this vised release or probation periods, pro- land for no consideration will benefit By Mr. LEAHY (for himself, Mr. vide drug abuse treatment for each par- the United States by disposing of an ROBB, and Mr. KENNEDY): ticipant, and must hold out the possi- isolated, segregated parcel that would S. 2619. A bill to provide for drug-free be difficult to manage for public use. It prisons; to the Committee on the Judi- bility of prosecution, confinement, or is my sincere hope that Congress will ciary. incarceration for noncompliance or pass this bill thereby allowing a win- THE DRUG-FREE PRISONS ACT OF 2000 failure to show satisfactory process. win situation for both the United Mr LEAHY. Mr. President, today I Violent offenders are defined quite States and Kingston, Nevada. am introducing legislation—with Sen- broadly, so we can be confident that we Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- ators ROBB and KENNEDY—that will are not funding programs that put dan- sent that the full text of the bill be provide state and local governments gerous people back on the streets. Drug printed in the RECORD. additional tools to fight drug use in courts hold out the promise of pro- There being no objection, the bill was our nation’s prisons. It is critical that viding a way that we can reach out to ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as our prisons be drug-free, both because younger offenders who are using drugs follows: lawbreaking within our correctional before they turn to a life of crime, S. 2618 system is a national embarrassment, helping to save lives and significant Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- and because prisoners who are released government resources. while still addicted to drugs are far resentatives of the United States of America in The bill permits state and local gov- Congress assembled, more likely to commit future crimes ernments to spend up to 25 percent of SECTION 1. CONVEYANCE. than prisoners who are released sober. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— This bill includes numerous provisions unexpended VOT/TIS grants from fiscal (1) the lease by the Secretary of the Inte- that will provide needed help to ad- years 1996–2001 to implement graduated rior of certain land to the town of Kingston, dress drug abuse in prisons throughout sanctions, including victim and com- Nevada, for use as an emergency airstrip is the country. munity restitution, intensive commu- about to expire; The bill establishes a new grant pro- nity supervision, regular drug testing, (2) rather than renew the airport lease and short-term incarceration. Such (which would require certification by the gram that authorizes the Attorney Federal Aviation Administration), the Sec- General to make $75 million a year in graduated sanctions initiatives would retary and the Town desire that the parcel grants to state and local governments free up additional prison space for vio- on which the main landing strip is situated to support comprehensive drug testing lent offenders, and States would have be sold to the Town for fair market value as and treatment for prisoners and other to use this program for that purpose. determined by the Secretary; offenders. It would also permit states Indeed, the purpose of this proposal is (3) adjacent to that parcel is other land, that currently receive money under the to ensure that States have sufficient most of which, if the airstrip parcel is sold to Violent Offender Incarceration and the Town, would be isolated from other land flexibility to guarantee that violent administered by the Secretary and would Truth in Sentencing Grant Program criminals serve their full sentences, therefore be difficult for the Secretary to (VOI/TIS) to use those funds to pay for the goal of the Truth in Sentencing manage; drug testing and treatment, so long as grants. (4) it would in the best interests of the the state receiving the funds has pen- United States and the Town for the Sec- alties in place to address drug traf- Drug abuse in prisons is a serious retary to convey to the Town both the air- ficking in prisons. In addition, the bill problem. The National Center on Ad- strip parcel and the adjacent parcel, at the would reauthorize appropriations for diction and Substance Abuse at Colum- fair market value of the airstrip parcel; and the Residential Substance Abuse for bia University (CASA) recently found (5) the parcels have been determined to be State Prisoners (RSAT) grants pro- that drug and alcohol abuse was impli- suitable for disposal in the Shoshone-Eureka cated in the crimes and incarceration Resource Management Plan and Environ- gram for the next five years, and estab- mental Impact Statement. lish exemptions to the general four- of 80 percent of those currently serving (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: year time limit on Byrne grants for time in America’s prisons. This finding (1) ADJACENT PARCEL.—The term ‘‘adjacent state and local law enforcement pro- shows that we have a prison population parcel’’ means the parcels of land in the grams involving drugs. that has a history of substance abuse, State of Nevada, comprising 74.88 acres, de- The bill also re-establishes the drug and will seek out opportunities to con- scribed as Mount Diablo Meridian, T16N, courts program and re-authorizes fund- tinue using drugs while imprisoned. Of R44E, section 31, lot 4, E1/2NESE, S1/ 2SWNESE, S1/2S1/2NWSE. ing for it. The majority repealed the course, if prisoners are using drugs in (2) AIRSTRIP PARCEL.—The term ‘‘airstrip program in the Omnibus Consolidated prison, this will create serious behav- parcel’’ means the parcel of land, with a Rescissions and Appropriations Act of ioral and other problems that correc- landing strip running on an easterly bearing 1996, in a partisan bashing of Demo- tions officers will have to address, at and a portion of a landing strip running on a cratic programs. In my view, effective no small risk to them. southerly bearing, in the State of Nevada, programs dealing with drug abuse The problem does not end there. The comprising 70.00 acres, described as Mount should not be used as political foot- Diablo Meridian, T16N, R44E, section 31, N1/ balls. That is why the Administration, same CASA study shows that inmates 2SESW, N1/2SWSE, N1/2SESE, SESESE. who are illegal drug and/or alcohol (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ with the strong support of the Depart- ment of Justice, has continued to seek abusers are the most likely to be re- means the Secretary of the Interior, acting peat offenders. In fact, the study con- through the Director of the Bureau of Land funding for the program, and why the Management. Congress has continued to fund drug cluded that 61 percent of state prison (4) TOWN.—The term ‘‘Town’’ means the courts in every year’s appropriations inmates who have two prior convic- town of Kingston, Nevada. acts. This has been the right decision, tions are regular drug users. The (c) CONVEYANCE.—In consideration of pay- and we should undo the repeal. strong link between drug use and re- ment of the fair market value of the airstrip Drug courts provide the opportunity cidivism cannot be ignored. Prison parcel, the Secretary of the Interior shall should provide an opportunity for us to convey to the Town, subject to valid existing to deal systematically with nonviolent rights, all right, title, and interest of the drug offenders at a substantial savings break this cycle and therefore reduce United States in and to the airstrip parcel to taxpayers. Instead of jailing these crime. We can do this through a con- and the adjacent parcel, totaling 144.88 acres. nonviolent offenders, the courts can certed effort to test prisoners for drug

VerDate 25-MAY-2000 04:30 May 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY6.057 pfrm01 PsN: S24PT1 May 24, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4381 use—and penalize those who test posi- economic return of $68,800 for each in- United States of America by renaming tive—and provide adequate drug treat- mate who successfully completes such the main post office in Reno, Nevada, ment so that prisoners can lead produc- a program and returns to the commu- as the ‘‘Barbara F. Vucanovich Post tive, non-criminal lives upon their re- nity sober and with a job. This figure Office Building.’’ Representatives GIB- lease. As Joseph Califano, former Sec- represents the savings in the first year BONS and BERKLEY introduced identical retary of the Department of Health, based on the much lower likelihood legislation in the House on April 4, Education, and Welfare and current that the former inmate will be ar- 2000. Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn president of CASA, recently said: ‘‘Re- rested, prosecuted, or incarcerated, and and former Senator Paul Laxalt join leasing drug-addicted inmates without includes health care savings and the Nevada’s congressional delegation in treatment helps maintain the market potential earnings of a drug-free indi- thanking Barbara Vucanovich for her for illegal drugs and supports drug vidual. dedicated public service. dealers.’’ And there is every indication Funding both testing and treatment Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- that the number of prisoners needing allows us to take a carrot-and-stick ap- sent that the full text of the bill be drug treatment is increasing even fast- proach to a persistent national prob- printed in the RECORD. er than the prison population as a lem. We cannot hope to get a handle on There being no objection, the bill was whole. According to CASA, from 1993 to our drug problem so long as drug abuse ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as 1996, the number of inmates needing and drug trafficking persist in our pris- follows: substance abuse treatment rose from ons. We cannot afford the false choice S. 2620 688,000 to 840,000. There is no reason to between treatment and testing; both Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- believe the problem has abated. are needed to keep order in our prisons resentatives of the United States of America in Indeed, just last December, the Na- and safety in our streets. Congress assembled, tional League of Cities adopted a reso- This view is confirmed by the people SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF BARBARA F. lution on the importance of drug test- who work with these issues every day VUCANOVICH POST OFFICE BUILD- ing and treatment in prisons. The ING. in my State of Vermont. For example, (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the League cited studies showing that James Walton, Vermont’s Commis- United States Postal Service located at 2000 among inmates who completed drug sioner of Public Safety, and John Vassar Street in Reno, Nevada, shall be abuse treatment programs, only 3.3 Perry, the Director of Planning for the known and designated as the ‘‘Barbara F. percent were rearrested within the first Vermont Department of Corrections, Vucanovich Post Office Building’’. six months after release, compared to wholeheartedly support this proposal. I (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, 12.1 percent of inmates who did not re- have always valued their counsel, as map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility re- ceive treatment. they have first-hand knowledge of the It is clear that if we do not take ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to real law enforcement needs in my be a reference to the ‘‘Barbara F. Vucano- steps to stop the revolving doors of our state. They both feel strongly that the vich Post Office Building’’. nation’s prison system, we will contin- bill will give law enforcement the tools ually be forced to spend more and more it needs to test and treat offender pop- By Mr. FEINGOLD (for himself, public money to construct more and ulations, both in jail and in the com- Mr. LEAHY, Mr. L. CHAFEE, Mr. more prisons. To avoid that result, we munity. I hope and expect that this bill HARKIN, Mr. KOHL, Mrs. BOXER, need to determine through testing will have the same effect across the Mr. DURBIN, Mr. WYDEN, and which inmates are addicted to drugs country. Mr. KENNEDY): and alcohol, reduce the availability of For that reason and all of the above S. 2621. A bill to continue the current drugs in prisons, and ensure that in- reasons, I urge the Senate to take prohibition of military cooperation mates have access to the treatment prompt action on this bill and support with the armed forces of the Republic they need while incarcerated. this effort to make our prisons drug- of Indonesia until the President deter- Some have advocated that every pris- free. mines and certifies to the Congress oner be tested before being released, a that certain conditions are being met; proposal that, to my knowledge, no By Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. to the Committee on Foreign Rela- State has adopted. As law enforcement BRYAN): tions. officials in our States know, such test- S. 2620. A bill to designate the facil- EAST TIMOR REPATRIATION AND SECURITY ACT ing would be extraordinarily expensive ity of the United States Postal Service OF 2000 and unnecessarily broad. The better located at 2000 Vassar Street in Reno, Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I rise and more realistic approach is to pro- Nevada, as the ‘‘Barbara F. Vucanovich today to keep a promise that I made on vide resources that will enhance Post Office Building’’; to the Com- this floor a few months ago. States’ ability to do targeted testing, mittee on Governmental Affairs. In January, I came to the floor to allowing corrections officers to use BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH POST OFFICE BUILDING talk about the tragic events that oc- their judgment as to which prisoners Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today curred last fall in East Timor. I spoke are most likely to be abusing drugs to introduce the Barbara F. Vucano- about the need to encourage the new while providing a deterrent effect for vich Post Office Building Naming Act. Indonesian government in its commit- prisoners generally. That is the ap- As many of my colleagues know, ment to reform and its resolve to reject proach of this legislation I introduce Congresswoman Barbara Vucanovich the climate of impunity. I withdrew an today. was the first female elected to rep- amendment that would have codified I realize some of my colleagues may resent the State of Nevada in Congress. the administration’s suspension on be concerned about funds originally She was first elected in 1983 and retired military and security assistance for In- designated for prison construction in 1996, after serving in the House of donesia East Timor, although I be- costs being used for drug testing and Representatives for 14 years. In her lieved then and strongly believe today treatment. Let me assure you that final year, she was an influential mem- that Indonesia has not yet met the states will retain complete flexibility ber of the House Appropriations Com- basic conditions that should be pre- under this bill as to how they allocate mittee and the Chairwoman of the Sub- requisites for any restoration of mili- their Truth in Sentencing and Violent committee on Military Construction. tary ties with Indonesia. Offender Incarceration grant funds. Barbara and I came to the House to- At that time, Mr. President, I But a powerful case can be made that gether as a result of the 1982 election. pledged to continue to monitor events it is in the fiscal interests of the States We both represented all of Nevada; not in Indonesia and in East Timor closely. to take advantage of the opportunity solely Congressional Districts. Barbara And I pledged to come to this floor if this bill offers. According to the CASA was a fine member of Congress. I miss what I saw troubled me. study, it would cost States about $6,500 her. Let me tell you what I see today. per year to provide comprehensive and Mr. President, it gives me pleasure to First, I am sorry to say, Mr. Presi- effective residential drug treatment introduce this bill to commemorate dent, there have been no trials yet. No services to an inmate. In return, the Barbara Vucanovich’s exemplary serv- one has been brought to justice for the study shows that society will see an ice to the State of Nevada and the atrocities committed in East Timor

VerDate 25-MAY-2000 04:30 May 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY6.060 pfrm01 PsN: S24PT1 S4382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 24, 2000 last year. I recognize that the Indo- when the President determines and nificance does. The administration nesian government has taken some submits a report to the appropriate looks as if it suffers from a lack of re- courageous steps in investigating the congressional committees that the solve and from a wavering sense of atrocities that took place in East Government of Indonesia and the Indo- commitment. Timor, and I commend the Indonesian nesian Armed Forces are: Indonesia is an extraordinarily im- government for its efforts to date. The Taking effective measures to bring to portant country—strategically and Indonesian government and the U.N. justice members of the armed forces economically. Its future course will un- have succeeded in signing an agree- and militia groups against whom there doubtedly affect the United States. For ment to exchange witnesses and evi- is credible evidence of human rights this very reason, we must stand firm, dence that could lead to the prosecu- violations; and insist upon rebuilding U.S.-Indo- tion of those responsible for the vio- Taking effective measures to bring to nesian ties on the firm foundation of lence in East Timor. A number of dedi- justice members of the armed forces respect for the rule of law and for basic cated individuals within the new gov- against whom there is credible evi- human rights. ernment continue to work coura- dence of aiding or abetting militia It is because I believe this so strong- geously for reform, justice, and ac- groups; ly—and I know that many of my col- countability. But I note, that obervers Allowing displaced persons and refu- leagues share my views—that I have have been disturbed by the number of gees to return home to East Timor, in- come back to the floor to raise this civilian and military police officers cluding providing safe passage for refu- issue again. I am keeping my promise. that the government has appointed to gees returning from West Timor; I am watching the situation in East the team charged with investigating Not impeding the activities of the and West Timor very closely, and I still human rights abuses in East Timor. United Nations Transitional Authority do not like what I see. And the simple fact remains—no one in East Timor; has yet been held accountable in a Demonstrating a commitment to pre- By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself court of law for the acts committed by venting incursions into East Timor by and Ms. SNOWE): S. 2622. A bill to amend the Internal the military and militias in East members of militia groups in West Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage Timor last year. Timor; and, A second concern is there has been no Demonstrating a commitment to ac- stronger math and science programs at change in the situation in West Timor. countability by cooperating with inves- elementary and secondary schools; to Today, half a year after the ref- tigations and prosecutions of members the Committee on Finance. erendum, some 100,000 people are still of the Indonesian Armed Forces and THE NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION INCENTIVE living in the refugee camps of West military groups responsible for human ACT OF 2000 Timor, afraid of what will happen to rights violations in Indonesia and East S. 2623. A bill to amend the Elemen- them should they attempt to return Timor. tary and Secondary Education Act of home. Some will likely choose to stay These certainly are not unreasonable 1965 to establish and expand programs in Indonesia, but all reports from the conditions. They work in favor of the relating to science, mathematics, engi- area indicate that many want to return forces of reform within Indonesia. And neering, and technology education, and home but do not because of continued by linking military and security assist- for other purposes; to the Committee intimidation from militia groups. ance to these benchmarks, Congress on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- Within the refugee camps, since Jan- will ensure that the U.S. relationship sions. uary there have been about a dozen in- with Jakarta avoids the mistakes of THE NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION cidents in which international agencies the past, and that U.S. foreign policy ENHANCEMENT ACT attempting to deliver aid to the refu- comes closer to reflecting our core na- S. 2624. A bill to establish and expand gees were attacked. According to re- tional values. programs relating to science, mathe- cent reports, one militia group is so To those who believe that all is well, matics, engineering, and technology well-organized that it prints a news- to those who would prefer to forgive education, and for other purposes; to letter of fabricated horror stories and forget, to those who think that the the Committee on Health, Education, aimed at dissuading refugees from re- issue is yesterday’s news, I would sim- Labor, and Pensions. turning to East Timor. ply reiterate the simple facts. There THE NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ACT This week the plight of these refu- have been no trials for the perpetrators Mr. ROBERTS. Mr. President, I rise gees—at this point the most vulnerable of abuses in East Timor, and the situa- today to introduce sweeping legislation of the original masses—was made even tion in the refugee camps has remained to reform and improve math, science, more difficult as they contend with the unacceptable. Quite recently, Admiral engineering and technology education heavy rains and floods that have al- Dennis Blair, commander in chief of in American schools. ready killed at least 148 people. Over a U.S. forces in the Pacific, reaffirmed The fields of science, math, engineer- hundred are still missing. When the what Secretary of Defense Cohen ar- ing and technology are critical to U.S. flood waters recede, these people ticulated last year—the U.S. will not economic success. Unfortunately, there should have every opportunity to put resume a military relationship with In- is growing concern that we do not their lives back together, free from donesia until the military personnel re- measure up as evidenced by studies threats and from fear. sponsible for the devastation in East that show our students cannot compete I look at these facts and I consider Timor are brought to justice, and the internationally. In fact, over half of that the administration has chosen to U.S. will not resume a military rela- students in our esteemed graduate take a first step toward lifting its sus- tionship with Indonesia until the ref- schools are from other countries. Our pension on all forms of military assist- ugee crisis in West Timor has been re- economic future depends on science ance and contacts by inviting the Indo- solved. Specifically, Admiral Blair and we must ensure that our schools nesians to particiapte in a joint exer- called on the Indonesians to disband are preparing students for the techno- cise, and I am indeed troubled. and cut off support to the militia mem- logical jobs that await them. Today I am introducing a bill, the bers still terrorizing the refugees. It is So many aspects of our national suc- East Timor Repatriation and Security critical that the U.S. insist on nothing cess depends on our technological Act of 2000. The bill codifies the sus- less. In fact, we should insist on more— savvy. For instance, our strong econ- pension of military and security assist- the militia members guilty of atroc- omy has certainly prospered because of ance to Indonesia until certain condi- ities should be brought to justice. technology advances. The economic tions are met—the same conditions It is clear that these conditions have boom, witnessed by average consumers that have been articulated in the past; not yet been met. But the administra- and Wall Street analysts alike, has the same conditions contained in last tion’s new proposals for joint exercises high stakes in our continued tech- year’s foreign operations appropria- with the Indonesians undermine Admi- nology success. Meanwhile, our work- tions bill. ral Blair’s words. The substance of the force is increasingly staffed by people The bill would permit military and exercise currently being planned does from other countries. Later this year, security assistance to resume only not necessarily trouble me, but its sig- Congress will be asked to again raise

VerDate 25-MAY-2000 04:30 May 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY6.065 pfrm01 PsN: S24PT1 May 24, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4383 the quota of H–1B visas. While these standing of the universe and all it contains, SEC. 3. REFUNDABLE CREDIT FOR PORTION OF workers are key to our economic suc- and to improve the lives, health, and free- TUITION PAID FOR UNDER- doms of all people. GRADUATE EDUCATION OF CERTAIN cess, we must address this problem and TEACHERS. (2) It is estimated that more than half of grow our own high-tech labor force. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart C of part IV of Moreover, we cannot forget how ad- the economic growth of the United States subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal today results directly from research and de- versely our national security could fare Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to refundable velopment in science and technology. The credits) is amended by redesignating section if our country were to fall behind in most fundamental research is responsible for technological pursuits. A key piece of 35 as section 36 and by inserting after section investigating our perceived universe, to ex- 34 the following new section: our national security is at stake—the tend our observations to the outer limits of ‘‘SEC. 35. TUITION FOR UNDERGRADUATE EDU- strength of our military is built upon what our minds and methods can achieve, CATION OF CERTAIN TEACHERS. our technological superiority. and to seek answers to questions that have ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an indi- There is a fundamental need for this never been asked before. Applied research vidual who is an eligible teacher for the tax- legislation. I have introduced the fol- continues the process by applying the an- able year, there shall be allowed as a credit lowing three bills to help improve the swers from basic science to the problems against the tax imposed by this subtitle an quality of science and technology faced by individuals, organizations, and gov- amount equal to 10 percent of qualified un- ernments in the everyday activities that teachers and curriculum through in- dergraduate tuition paid by such individual. make our lives more livable. The scientific- ‘‘(b) LIMITATIONS.— centives and better training: technological sector of our economy, which ‘‘(1) DOLLAR AMOUNT.—The credit allowed The National Science Education Act. has driven our recent economic boom and led by this section for any taxable year shall not These provisions, utilizing the Na- the United States to the longest period of exceed $1,000. tional Science Foundation, set up prosperity in history, is fueled by the work ‘‘(2) CREDIT ALLOWED ONLY FOR 10 YEARS.— Science Master Teachers and offer and discoveries of the scientific community. No credit shall be allowed under this section grants to place one in every elemen- (3) The effectiveness of the United States for any taxable year after the 10th taxable tary school. in maintaining this economic growth will be year for which credit is allowed under this largely determined by the intellectual cap- section. The National Science Education En- ‘‘(c) ELIGIBLE TEACHER.—For purposes of hancement Act. Recognizing that we ital of the United States. Education is crit- ical to developing this resource. this section— must keep good teachers and help them (4) The education program of the United ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘eligible teach- grow in their career, this bill uses the States needs to provide for 3 different kinds er’ means, with respect to a taxable year, Elementary and Secondary Education of intellectual capital. First, it needs sci- any individual— Act to set up Science Teacher Mentors entists and engineers to continue the re- ‘‘(A) who is a full-time teacher, including a and Summer Professional Development search and development that is central to full-time substitute teacher, in any of grades Institutes. It also expands the Eisen- the economic growth of the United States. kindergarten through 12th grade for the aca- demic year ending in such taxable year, hower National clearinghouse to pro- Second, it needs technologically proficient workers who are comfortable and capable ‘‘(B)(i) who teaches primarily math, vide that this information be available science, engineering, or technology courses on the Internet. dealing with the demands of a science-based, high-technology workplace. Last, it needs in 1 or more of grades 9 through 12 during The National Science Education In- scientifically literate voters and consumers such academic year, or centive Act. This bill provides tax cred- to make intelligent decisions about public ‘‘(ii) who teaches math, science, engineer- its to help teachers with up to $10,000 of policy. ing, or technology courses in 1 or more of grades kindergarten through 8 during such tuition and encourage the private sec- (5) Student performance on the recent academic year. tor education contributions such as Third International Math and Science Study ‘‘(C) who completed a 5-year teaching highlights the shortcomings of current K–12 computers, technology service, teacher training program which meets the require- science and mathematics education in the training and teacher externships. ments of paragraph (3), and United States, particularly when compared My legislation is mirrored in the ‘‘(D) who received a baccalaureate or simi- to other countries. We must expect more House of Representatives with bills by lar degree with a major in mathematics, from our Nation’s educators and students if Representative VERNON EHLERS, the science, engineering, or technology from a we are to build on the accomplishments of qualified educational institution. vice chairman of the House Science previous generations. New methods of teach- ‘‘(2) SPECIAL RULE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PER- Committee and author of ‘‘Unlocking ing mathematics and science are required, as Our Future: Toward a New National SONNEL.—School administrative functions well as better curricula and improved train- shall be treated as teaching courses referred Science Policy.’’ Furthermore, I am ing of teachers. to in paragraph (1)(B) if such functions pri- pleased to have the support and able (6) Science is more than a collection of marily relate to such courses or are for a assistance of the Senior Senator from facts, theories, and results. It is a process of school which focuses primarily on such Maine, Senator OLYMPIA J. SNOWE in inquiry built upon observations and data courses. that leads to a way of knowing and explain- joining me to introduce this bill. ‘‘(3) 5-YEAR TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM.— Mr. President, I strongly encourage ing in logically derived concepts and theo- For purposes of paragraph (1)(C)— ries. my colleagues to join me in support of ‘‘(A) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS.—In (7) Students should learn science primarily the case of an elementary school teacher, a this effort to reform and improve by doing science. Science education ought to math, science, engineering and tech- teacher training program meets the require- reflect the scientific process and be object- ments of this paragraph if— nology education in American schools. oriented, experiment-centered, and concept- ‘‘(i) the program requires, in addition to I ask unanimous consent that the text based. education courses, that the student complete of the bills be printed in the RECORD. (8) Children are naturally curious and in- courses in physics, chemistry, and biology, There being no objection, the bills quisitive. To successfully tap into these in- and were ordered to be printed in the nate qualities, education in science must ‘‘(ii) the program recommends completion begin at an early age and continue through- RECORD, as follows: of an earth science. out the entire school experience. IDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS.— S. 2622 ‘‘(B) M (9) Teachers provide the essential connec- In the case of a middle or high school teach- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tion between students and the content they er, a teacher training program meets the re- resentatives of the United States of America in are learning. High-quality prospective teach- quirements of this paragraph if the program Congress assembled, ers need to be identified and recruited by requires, in addition to education courses, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. presenting to them a career that is respected that the student also major in a science re- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National by their peers, is financially and intellectu- ferred to in subparagraph (A) and that the Science Education Incentive Act of 2000’’. ally rewarding, and contains sufficient op- student also complete introductory courses SEC. 2. FINDINGS. portunities for advancement. in 2 other sciences referred to in subpara- The Congress finds the following: (10) Teachers need to have incentives to re- graph (A). (1) As concluded in the report of the Com- main in the classroom and improve their ‘‘(4) QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.— mittee on Science of the House of Represent- practice, and training of teachers is essential The term ‘qualified educational institution’ atives, ‘‘Unlocking Our Future Toward a if the results are to be good. Teachers need means any eligible educational institution New National Science Policy,’’ which was to be knowledgeable of their content area, of (as defined in section 25A(f)(2)) if— adopted by the House of Representatives, the their curriculum, of up-to-date research in ‘‘(A) more than 80 percent of such institu- United States must maintain and improve teaching and learning, and of techniques tion’s graduates who apply for certification its preeminent position in science and tech- that can be used to connect that information by any State as a teacher are so certified, nology in order to advance human under- to their students in their classroom. and

VerDate 25-MAY-2000 04:30 May 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY6.068 pfrm01 PsN: S24PT1 S4384 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 24, 2000 ‘‘(B) such institution’s school of education (f)) be allowed as a deduction under section United States or which is located on a (or equivalent unit) has an advisory 170 for a charitable contribution of SMET in- United States military base outside the committee— ventory property if— United States, and ‘‘(i) which includes (on a rotating basis or ‘‘(A) the donee is an elementary or sec- ‘‘(B) whose teaching responsibilities at otherwise) practicing mathematicians and ondary school described in section such school include, or are likely to include, scientists and representatives from several 170(b)(1)(A)(ii), any course in the areas of science, mathe- of the appropriate science, mathematics, en- ‘‘(B) substantially all of the use of the matics, engineering, or technology. gineering, and technology departments of property by the donee is within the United ‘‘(e) SMET TEACHER TRAINING EXPENSES.— such institution, and States for educational purposes in any of the The term ‘SMET teacher training expenses’ ‘‘(ii) which publishes annually a report de- grades K–12 that are related to the purpose means any amount paid or incurred by a tax- tailing curricula reforms for such school (or or function of the donee, payer engaged in a trade or business within unit) designed to align teacher training cur- ‘‘(C) the original use of the property begins an area of science, mathematics, engineer- ricula with State requirements and expecta- with the donee, ing, or technology which is attributable to tions. ‘‘(D) the property will fit productively into the participation of any eligible SMET ‘‘(d) QUALIFIED UNDERGRADUATE TUITION.— the donee’s education plan, teacher in a regular training program pro- For purposes of this section, the term ‘quali- ‘‘(E) the property is not transferred by the vided to employees of the taxpayer which is fied undergraduate tuition’ means qualified donee in exchange for money, other prop- determined by such teacher’s school as en- higher education expenses (as defined in sec- erty, or services, except for shipping, instal- hancing such teacher’s teaching skills in the tion 529(e)(3)) for a qualified educational in- lation and transfer costs, and areas of science, mathematics, engineering, stitution, reduced as provided in section ‘‘(F) the donee’s use and disposition of the or technology. 25A(g)(2) and by any credit allowed by sec- property will be in accordance with the pro- ‘‘(f) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.—No de- tion 25A with respect to such expenses. visions of subparagraphs (B) and (E). duction shall be allowed under this chapter ‘‘(e) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall The determination of the amount of deduc- for any amount allowed as a credit under prescribe such regulations as may be appro- tion under section 170 for purposes of this this section.’’. priate to carry out the purposes of this sec- paragraph shall be made as if the limitation (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— tion.’’. under section 170(e)(3)(B) applied to all (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended— (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— SMET inventory property. (A) by striking ‘‘plus’’ at the end of para- (1) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title ‘‘(3) SMET SERVICE CONTRIBUTIONS.—The 31, United States Code, is amended by insert- graph (11), term ‘SMET service contributions’ means (B) by striking the period at the end of ing before the period ‘‘, or from section 35 of the amount paid or incurred during the tax- such Code’’. paragraph (12), and inserting ‘‘, plus’’, and able year for SMET services provided in the (C) by adding at the end the following new (2) The table of sections for subpart C of United States for the exclusive benefit of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such paragraph: students at an elementary or secondary ‘‘(13) the elementary and secondary Code is amended by striking the last item school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) but and inserting the following new items: science, mathematics, engineering, and tech- only if— nology (SMET) contributions credit deter- ‘‘Sec. 35. Tuition for undergraduate edu- ‘‘(A) the taxpayer is engaged in the trade mined under section 45D.’’. cation of certain teachers. or business of providing such services on a (2) Subsection (d) of section 39 of such Code ‘‘Sec. 36. Overpayments of tax.’’. commercial basis, and (relating to carryback and carryforward of ‘‘(B) no charge is imposed for providing unused credits) is amended by adding at the (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments such services. end the following new paragraph: made by this section shall apply to taxable ‘‘(4) SMET INVENTORY PROPERTY.—The ‘‘(9) NO CARRYBACK OF SECTION 45D CREDIT years beginning after the date of the enact- term ‘SMET inventory property’ means, BEFORE ENACTMENT OF CREDIT.—No portion of ment of this Act; except that only periods of with respect to any contribution to a school, the unused business credit for any taxable being an eligible teacher (as defined in sec- any property— year which is attributable to the credit de- tion 35(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of ‘‘(A) which is described in paragraph (1) or termined under section 45D may be carried 1986, as added by this section) after such date (2) of section 1221(a) with respect to the back to a taxable year beginning before the shall be taken into account under section donor, and date of the enactment of this paragraph.’’. 35(b)(2) of such Code, as so added. ‘‘(B) which is determined by the school to (3) The table of sections for subpart D of SEC. 4. CREDITS FOR CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS be needed by the school in providing edu- part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such BENEFITING SCIENCE, MATHE- cation in grades K–12 in the areas of science, Code is amended by adding at the end the MATICS, ENGINEERING, AND TECH- mathematics, engineering, or technology. NOLOGY EDUCATION AT THE ELE- following new item: MENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL ‘‘(5) SMET SERVICES.—The term ‘SMET LEVEL. services’ means, with respect to any con- ‘‘Sec. 45D. Contributions benefiting science, mathematics, engineering, and (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart D of part IV of tribution to a school, any service determined subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal by the school to be needed by the school in technology education at the el- Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to business re- providing education in grades K–12 in the ementary and secondary school lated credits) is amended by adding at the areas of science, mathematics, engineering, level.’’. or technology, including teaching courses of end the following new section: (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments instruction at such school in any such area. ‘‘SEC. 45D. CONTRIBUTIONS BENEFITING made by this section shall apply to taxable SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, ENGI- ‘‘(d) SMET TEACHER EXTERNSHIP EX- years beginning after the date of the enact- NEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY EDU- PENSES.—For purposes of this section— ment of this Act. CATION AT THE ELEMENTARY AND ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘SMET teacher SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL. externship expenses’ means any amount paid SEC. 5. ASSURANCE OF CONTINUED LOCAL CON- TROL. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section or incurred to carry out a SMET externship 38, the elementary and secondary science, program of the taxpayer but only to the ex- Nothing in this Act may be construed to mathematics, engineering, and technology tent that such amount is attributable to the authorize any department, agency, officer, or (SMET) contributions credit determined participation in such program of any eligible employee of the United States to exercise under this section for the taxable year is an SMET teacher, including amounts paid to any direction, supervision, or control over amount equal to 100 percent of the qualified such a teacher as a stipend while partici- the curriculum, program of instruction, ad- SMET contributions of the taxpayer for such pating in such program. ministration, or personnel of any edu- taxable year. ‘‘(2) SMET EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM.—The cational institution or school system. ‘‘(b) QUALIFIED SMET CONTRIBUTIONS.—For term ‘SMET externship program’ means any purposes of this section, the term ‘qualified program— S. 2623 SMET contributions’ means— ‘‘(A) established by a taxpayer engaged in ‘‘(1) SMET school contributions, a trade or business within an area of science, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(2) SMET teacher externship expenses, mathematics, engineering, or technology, resentatives of the United States of America in and and Congress assembled, ‘‘(3) SMET teacher training expenses. ‘‘(B) under which eligible SMET teachers SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. ‘‘(c) SMET SCHOOL CONTRIBUTIONS.—For receive training to enhance their teaching (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as purposes of this section— skills in the areas of science, mathematics, the ‘‘National Science Education Enhance- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘SMET school engineering, or technology or otherwise im- ment Act’’. contributions’ means— prove their knowledge in such areas. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- ‘‘(A) SMET property contributions, and ‘‘(3) ELIGIBLE SMET TEACHER.—The term ‘el- tents for this Act is as follows: ‘‘(B) SMET service contributions. igible SMET teacher’ means any individual— ‘‘(2) SMET PROPERTY CONTRIBUTIONS.—The ‘‘(A) who is a teacher in grades K–12 at an Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. term ‘SMET property contributions’ means educational organization described in sec- Sec. 2. Findings. the amount which would (but for subsection tion 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) which is located in the Sec. 3. Assurance of continued local control.

VerDate 25-MAY-2000 04:30 May 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0655 E:\CR\FM\A24MY6.069 pfrm01 PsN: S24PT1 May 24, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4385 TITLE I—AMENDMENTS TO THE ELE- inquiry built upon observations and data sistent implementation of mentoring pro- MENTARY AND SECONDARY EDU- that leads to a way of knowing and explain- grams for science, mathematics, engineer- CATION ACT OF 1965 ing in logically derived concepts and theo- ing, and technology teachers, provide a Sec. 101. Support for mentoring activities ries. structure for local mentoring program eval- for science, mathematics, engi- (7) Students should learn science primarily uation, provide technical assistance to local neering, and technology teach- by doing science. Science education ought to mentoring programs, ensure compliance by ers. reflect the scientific process and be object- local mentoring programs with State teacher Sec. 102. Expansion of Eisenhower National oriented, experiment-centered, and concept- training requirements, and provide incen- Clearinghouse. based. tives for local educational agencies to take Sec. 103. Summer Professional Development (8) Children are naturally curious and in- mentoring into consideration in assessing in- Institutes. quisitive. To successfully tap into these in- structional staff hiring needs.’’. Sec. 104. Grants for teacher technology nate qualities, education in science must (d) EISENHOWER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP- training software and instruc- begin at an early age and continue through- MENT PROGRAM LOCAL ACTIVITIES.—Section tional materials. out the entire school experience. 2210(b)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Sec. 105. Reservation for after-school activi- (9) Teachers provide the essential connec- Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6650(b)(2)) is ties. tion between students and the content they amended— Sec. 106. After-school science day care at are learning. High-quality prospective teach- (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of subpara- community learning centers. ers need to be identified and recruited by graph (D); TITLE II—OTHER PROVISIONS presenting to them a career that is respected (2) by striking the period at the end of sub- paragraph (E) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Sec. 201. Work-study amendments. by their peers, is financially and intellectu- Sec. 202. Study. ally rewarding, and contains sufficient op- (3) by adding at the end the following: Sec. 203. Report to Congress. portunities for advancement. ‘‘(F) include mentoring programs focusing on changing science, mathematics, engineer- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. (10) Teachers need to have incentives to re- ing, and technology teacher behaviors and The Congress finds the following: main in the classroom and improve their practices to help novice teachers develop and (1) As concluded in the report of the Com- practice, and training of teachers is essential gain confidence in their skills, to increase mittee on Science of the House of Represent- if the results are to be good. Teachers need the likelihood that they will continue in the atives, ‘‘Unlocking Our Future Toward a to be knowledgeable of their content area, of teaching profession, and generally to im- New National Science Policy,’’ which was their curriculum, of up-to-date research in prove the quality of their teaching.’’. adopted by the House of Representatives, the teaching and learning, and of techniques (e) ACCOUNTABILITY.—Section 2401(a) of the United States must maintain and improve that can be used to connect that information to their students in their classroom. Elementary and Secondary Education Act of its preeminent position in science and tech- 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6701(a)) is amended by striking nology in order to advance human under- SEC. 3. ASSURANCE OF CONTINUED LOCAL CON- TROL. ‘‘part.’’ and inserting ‘‘part, including the standing of the universe and all it contains, impact of State and local mentoring pro- Nothing in this Act may be construed to and to improve the lives, health, and free- grams on teaching quality and teacher reten- authorize any department, agency, officer, or doms of all people. tion rates.’’. (2) It is estimated that more than half of employee of the United States to exercise any direction, supervision, or control over SEC. 102. EXPANSION OF EISENHOWER NATIONAL the economic growth of the United States CLEARINGHOUSE. the curriculum, program of instruction, ad- today results directly from research and de- (a) ALLOCATION OF APPROPRIATED ministration, or personnel of any edu- velopment in science and technology. The AMOUNTS.—Section 2003(b)(1) of the Elemen- most fundamental research is responsible for cational institution or school system. tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 investigating our perceived universe, to ex- TITLE I—AMENDMENTS TO THE ELEMEN- U.S.C. 6603(b)(1)) is amended by striking tend our observations to the outer limits of TARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT ‘‘2103;’’ and inserting ‘‘2103, and $10,000,000 what our minds and methods can achieve, OF 1965 shall be available to carry out subparagraphs and to seek answers to questions that have SEC. 101. SUPPORT FOR MENTORING ACTIVITIES (A), (F), and (G) of section 2102(b)(3);’’. never been asked before. Applied research FOR SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, ENGI- (b) USE OF FUNDS.—Section 2102(b)(3) of the continues the process by applying the an- NEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY Elementary and Secondary Education Act of swers from basic science to the problems TEACHERS. 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6622(b)(3)) is amended— faced by individuals, organizations, and gov- (a) IMPROVING BASIC PROGRAMS OPERATED (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘(in- ernments in the everyday activities that BY LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THROUGH cluding, to the extent practicable,’’ and in- make our lives more livable. The scientific- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.—Section serting ‘‘(including’’; technological sector of our economy, which 1119(b)(1) of the Elementary and Secondary (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘and’’ has driven our recent economic boom and led Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301(b)(1)) is at the end; the United States to the longest period of amended— (3) by amending subparagraph (F) to read prosperity in history, is fueled by the work (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of subpara- as follows: and discoveries of the scientific community. graph (D); ‘‘(F) solicit and gather (in consultation (3) The effectiveness of the United States (2) by striking the period at the end of sub- with the Department, national teacher asso- in maintaining this economic growth will be paragraph (E) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ciations, professional associations, and other largely determined by the intellectual cap- (3) by adding at the end the following: reviewers and developers of education mate- ital of the United States. Education is crit- ‘‘(F) include mentoring programs focusing rials and programs) all qualitative and eval- ical to developing this resource. on changing science, mathematics, engineer- uative materials and all programs, including (4) The education program of the United ing, and technology teacher behaviors and full text and graphics, for the Clearinghouse, States needs to provide for 3 different kinds practices to help novice teachers develop and review the evaluation of the materials and of intellectual capital. First, it needs sci- gain confidence in their skills, to increase programs, rank the effectiveness of the ma- entists and engineers to continue the re- the likelihood that they will continue in the terials and programs on the basis of the eval- search and development that is central to teaching profession, and generally to im- uations, and distribute the results of the re- the economic growth of the United States. prove the quality of their teaching.’’. views (in a short, standardized, and elec- Second, it needs technologically proficient (b) DISSEMINATION OF MENTORING INFORMA- tronic format that contains electronic links workers who are comfortable and capable TION BY EISENHOWER NATIONAL CLEARING- to an electronic version of the original quali- dealing with the demands of a science-based, HOUSE.—Section 2102(a)(3)(C) of the Elemen- tative and evaluative materials), excerpts of high-technology workplace. Last, it needs tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 the materials and links to Internet-based scientifically literate voters and consumers U.S.C. 6622(a)(3)(C)) is amended by striking sites, and information regarding on-line to make intelligent decisions about public ‘‘materials’’ and inserting ‘‘materials, in- communities of users to teachers in an easily policy. cluding information on model science, math- accessible manner, except that nothing in (5) Student performance on the recent ematics, engineering, and technology teach- this subparagraph shall be construed to per- Third International Math and Science Study er mentoring programs,’’. mit the Clearinghouse to directly conduct an highlights the shortcomings of current K–12 (c) EISENHOWER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP- evaluation of the materials or programs; science and mathematics education in the MENT PROGRAM STATE APPLICATIONS.—Sec- and’’; and United States, particularly when compared tion 2205(b)(2) of the Elementary and Sec- (4) by adding at the end the following: to other countries. We must expect more ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ‘‘(G) develop and establish an Internet- from our Nation’s educators and students if 6645(b)(2)) is amended— based site offering a search mechanism to as- we are to build on the accomplishments of (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of subpara- sist site visitors in identifying information previous generations. New methods of teach- graph (N); available through the Clearinghouse on ing mathematics and science are required, as (2) by striking the period at the end of sub- science, mathematics, engineering, and tech- well as better curricula and improved train- paragraph (O) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and nology education instructional materials ing of teachers. (3) by adding at the end the following: and programs, including electronic links to (6) Science is more than a collection of ‘‘(P) describe how the State will admin- information on classroom demonstrations facts, theories, and results. 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materials or participated in programs, ven- ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRICULA.—The U.S.C. 6603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘B;’’ dors, curricula, and textbooks.’’. curricula referred to in subparagraph (A)(i) and inserting ‘‘B, of which $100,000,000, (c) CLEARINGHOUSE.—Section 2102(b) of the shall be object-centered, experiment-ori- $150,000,000, $200,000,000, and $200,000,000 shall Elementary and Secondary Education Act of ented, content-based, and grounded in cur- be available to carry out section 2211(d) for 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6622(b)) is amended by adding rent research. fiscal years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004, respec- at the end the following: ‘‘(C) REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTES.—The tively;’’. ‘‘(9) EFFECTIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY.—In re- summer institutes referred to in subpara- (2) RESERVATION OF FUNDS.—Section 2202(a) viewing evaluations of materials and pro- graph (A)(i)— of the Elementary and Secondary Education grams under this subsection the Clearing- ‘‘(i) shall be conducted during a period of a Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6642(a)) is amended— house shall give particular attention to the minimum of two weeks; (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and’’; effective use of materials and technology in ‘‘(ii) shall provide for direct interaction be- (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period science, mathematics, engineering, and tech- tween students and faculty; at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and nology education.’’. ‘‘(iii) shall have a component that includes (C) by adding at the end the following: (d) REPORT.—Not later than two years use of the Internet; and ‘‘(3) the amount made available under sec- after the date of the enactment of this Act, ‘‘(iv) shall provide for follow-up training in tion 2003(b)(2) to carry out section 2211(d).’’. the National Academy of Sciences, in con- the classroom during the academic year for a SEC. 104. GRANTS FOR TEACHER TECHNOLOGY junction with appropriate related associa- period of a minimum of three days, which TRAINING SOFTWARE AND INSTRUC- tions and organizations, shall— shall not be required to be consecutive, ex- TIONAL MATERIALS. (1) conduct a study on the Eisenhower Na- cept that— Section 3134 of the Elementary and Sec- tional Clearinghouse and whether the provi- ‘‘(I) if the program at the summer institute ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6844) sions enacted in the amendments made by is for a period of only two weeks, the follow- is amended— this section have resulted in the Clearing- up training shall be for a period of more than (1) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘and’’ at house becoming a more effective entity; and 3 days; and the end; (2) submit to Congress a report on the ‘‘(II) for teachers in rural school districts, (2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period study, including any recommendations of the follow-up training through the Internet may at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and Academy regarding the Clearinghouse. be used. (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(4) REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS BY NATIONAL SEC. 103. SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP- ‘‘(7) providing technology training soft- SCIENCE FOUNDATION.—The Secretary shall MENT INSTITUTES. ware and instructional materials to teach- provide each application for a grant under ers.’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2211 of the Ele- this subsection to the Director of the Na- mentary and Secondary Education Act of tional Science Foundation in order that such SEC. 105. RESERVATION FOR AFTER-SCHOOL AC- TIVITIES. 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6651) is amended by adding at applications may undergo the peer-review the end the following: process described in paragraph (5)(B), and Section 10904(a) of the Elementary and ‘‘(d) SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT shall implement the recommendations of the Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. INSTITUTES FOR TEACHERS.— Director in awarding grants under this sub- 8244) is amended— ‘‘(1) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—From amounts section. (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon in paragraph (2); made available to carry out this subsection, ‘‘(5) REQUIREMENTS ON NATIONAL SCIENCE the Secretary is authorized to make grants FOUNDATION.— (2) by striking the period at the end of to State agencies for higher education, work- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each year, not later paragraph (3) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and ing in conjunction with the State edu- than 6 months before the application dead- (3) by adding at the end the following: cational agency (if such agencies are sepa- line for a subgrant, contract, or cooperative ‘‘(4) an assurance that if awarded a grant rate), for activities described in paragraph agreement described in paragraph (2), the Di- under this part, the grant recipient shall use (3). Such grants shall be awarded on a com- rector of the National Science Foundation not less than 5 percent of the amount re- petitive basis that includes a peer review of shall develop a theme and structure for the ceived to provide after-school day care serv- the grant applications. summer institutes supported under this sub- ices that focus on science activities.’’. ‘‘(2) SUBGRANTS.— section. Such applications shall address how SEC. 106. AFTER-SCHOOL SCIENCE DAY CARE AT ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A recipient of a grant funds will be used in accordance with the COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. under paragraph (1) shall carry out the ac- theme and structure developed by the Direc- Section 10905(3) of the Elementary and Sec- tivities described in paragraph (3) by making tor. ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. subgrants to, or entering into contracts or ‘‘(B) APPLICATION PEER-REVIEW PROCESS.— 8245(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘services.’’ cooperative agreements with, institutions of The Director— and inserting ‘‘services, including after- higher education, and nonprofit organiza- ‘‘(i) shall establish a peer-review process school day care services that focus on tions of demonstrated effectiveness, includ- for applications for grants received under science activities for children in grades kin- ing museums and educational partnership or- this subsection; and dergarten through the sixth grade.’’. ganizations, which must work in conjunction ‘‘(ii) shall forward the applications se- TITLE II—OTHER PROVISIONS with a local educational agency, consortium lected by the Director through such process of local educational agencies, or schools. to the Secretary. SEC. 201. WORK-STUDY AMENDMENTS. ECHNOLOGY RAINING REATED AS OM ‘‘(B) PRIORITY.—In making awards under ‘‘(C) PRIORITY.—In making awards under (a) T T T C - subparagraph (A), a grant recipient shall paragraph (2)(A), a grant recipient shall give MUNITY SERVICE.—Section 441(c) of the High- give priority to applicants whose application priority to applicants whose application in- er Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 2751(c)) is includes an assurance that the applicant will cludes an assurance that the applicant will amended— use a curriculum recognized by the working use a curriculum— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘tech- group established under section 17 of the Na- ‘‘(i) that is recognized by the working nology training,’’ after ‘‘literacy training,’’; tional Science Foundation Act of 1950, par- group established under section 17 of the Na- and ticularly if the local educational agency (or tional Science Foundation Act of 1950, par- (2) in paragraph (4)(A), by inserting before agencies) described in subparagraph (A), or ticularly if the local educational agency (or the semicolon at the end the following: ‘‘, in- the State educational agency (if such agency agencies) described in paragraph (2)(A), or cluding tutoring teachers in the uses of is separate from the grant recipient), has the State educational agency (if such agency classroom technology’’. adopted such curriculum. is separate from the grant recipient), has (b) ADDITIONAL SPENDING FOR TECHNOLOGY ‘‘(3) ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES.— adopted such curriculum; or TRAINING.—Section 443(b)(2)(B) of such Act ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Each recipient of funds ‘‘(ii) that is three or four weeks in length. (20 U.S.C. 2753(b)(2)(B)) is amended— under paragraph (2) shall use the funds for ‘‘(6) OTHER REQUIREMENTS.—Paragraphs (2), (1) by striking ‘‘7 percent’’ and inserting the following: (3), and (4) of subsection (a), and subsection ‘‘10 percent’’; ‘‘(i) The establishment and operation of (c), shall apply to recipients of funds under (2) by inserting ‘‘(i)’’ after ‘‘shall ensure science, mathematics, engineering, and tech- this subsection in the same manner as such that’’; and nology summer institutes that provide pro- provisions apply to recipients of funds under (3) by inserting after ‘‘requirement of this fessional development to elementary and subsection (a)(1). subparagraph’’ the following: ‘‘, and (ii) at secondary school teachers. Such institutes ‘‘(7) CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATION.—Participa- least 3 percent of the total amount of funds shall be content-based, build on school year tion in an institute supported under this sub- granted to such institution under this sec- curricula, and focus only secondarily on ped- section shall earn credit toward— tion for such fiscal year is used to com- agogy. ‘‘(A) State continuing education require- pensate students employed in technology ‘‘(ii) To provide teachers with travel ex- ments for teachers; or training or tutoring teachers in the uses of pense reimbursement, a stipend, or class- ‘‘(B) a post-baccalaureate degree program classroom technology (or both),’’. room materials related to such an institute. at an institution of higher education.’’. SEC. 202. STUDY. ‘‘(iii) The establishment of a mechanism to (b) FUNDING.— The Secretary of Commerce, in consulta- provide supplemental assistance and follow (1) ALLOCATION OF APPROPRIATED tion with other Government agencies, appro- up training during the school year for sum- AMOUNTS.—Section 2003(b)(2) of the Elemen- priate organizations, and private businesses mer institute graduates. tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 and corporations, shall conduct a study of—

VerDate 25-MAY-2000 04:30 May 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY6.070 pfrm01 PsN: S24PT1 May 24, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4387 (1) the feasibility and effectiveness of var- of intellectual capital. First, it needs sci- quirements and job responsibilities of the ious incentives, including tax credits, for entists and engineers to continue the re- master teacher, and a description of how pro- corporations and businesses to provide— search and development that is central to fessional development will be integrated (A) personnel with regular compensation the economic growth of the United States. with the math or science program of the for time spent as volunteers engaged in the Second, it needs technologically proficient State educational agency or local edu- technological training of teachers; and workers who are comfortable and capable cational agency or school including a master (B) facilities for the provision of such dealing with the demands of a science-based, teacher. training of teachers; high-technology workplace. Last, it needs ‘‘(3) A master teacher referred to in para- (2) alternative methods of providing finan- scientifically literate voters and consumers graph (1)— cial support, through income tax credits, to make intelligent decisions about public ‘‘(A) shall provide support for not more loan forgiveness, or otherwise, to individuals policy. than 10 teachers at public and private seeking training or retraining in mathe- (5) Student performance on the recent schools in math, science, engineering or matics, science, and technology education; Third International Math and Science Study technology programs for students in grades (3) the effectiveness of colleges and univer- highlights the shortcomings of current K–12 kindergarten through the eighth grade; and sities in training teachers who are able to science and mathematics education in the ‘‘(B) shall be responsible for in-classroom use technology and able to integrate tech- United States, particularly when compared assistance and oversight of hands-on inquiry nology into lesson plans and curricula, in- to other countries. We must expect more materials, equipment, and supplies, includ- cluding distance learning; from our Nation’s educators and students if ing supplying and repairing such materials. (4) methods to coordinate a working alli- we are to build on the accomplishments of ‘‘(4) Grants shall be made under this sec- ance at various levels of government be- previous generations. New methods of teach- tion out of funds available for the National tween the business and academic commu- ing mathematics and science are required, as Science Foundation for Education and nity; and well as better curricula and improved train- Human Resources Activities. (5) additional means of improving the effi- ing of teachers. ‘‘(b) In this section, the terms ‘State edu- ciency of the technological training of teach- (6) Science is more than a collection of cational agency’ and ‘local educational agen- ers. facts, theories, and results. It is a process of cy’ have the meaning given those terms in SEC. 203. REPORT TO CONGRESS. inquiry built upon observations and data section 14101 of the Elementary and Sec- Not later than one year after the date of that leads to a way of knowing and explain- ondary Education Act of 1965.’’. the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of ing in logically derived concepts and theo- SEC. 5. HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE Commerce shall transmit to the Congress a ries. FOR ALL SCHOOLS. report outlining the results of the study con- (7) Students should learn science primarily The National Science Foundation Act of ducted under section 202. Such report shall by doing science. Science education ought to 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.) is further amend- include proposals for a comprehensive ap- reflect the scientific process and be object- ed in section 16 (as added by section 4) by proach to providing technologically com- oriented, experiment-centered, and concept- adding at the end the following new sub- petent teachers to our Nation’s schools. With based. section: ‘‘(c)(1) The Director is authorized to award respect to any objectives described in para- (8) Children are naturally curious and in- grants, on a competitive basis, to secondary graphs (1) though (5) of section 202 that the quisitive. To successfully tap into these in- school and college students working with Secretary determines are feasible and effec- nate qualities, education in science must university faculty, software developers, and tive, such report shall include a plan for the begin at an early age and continue through- experts in educational technology, or to uni- accomplishing such objectives. out the entire school experience. (9) Teachers provide the essential connec- versity faculty, software developers, and ex- S. 2624 tion between students and the content they perts in educational technology working with secondary school or college students, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- are learning. High-quality prospective teach- for the development of high-quality edu- resentatives of the United States of America in ers need to be identified and recruited by cational software and Internet web sites by Congress assembled, presenting to them a career that is respected such students, faculty, developers, and ex- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. by their peers, is financially and intellectu- ally rewarding, and contains sufficient op- perts. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National ‘‘(2)(A) The Director shall recognize out- portunities for advancement. Science Education Act’’. standing educational software and Internet (10) Teachers need to have incentives to re- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. web sites developed with assistance provided main in the classroom and improve their Congress finds the following: under this subsection. (1) As concluded in the report of the Com- practice, and training of teachers is essential ‘‘(B) The President is requested to, and the mittee on Science of the House of Represent- if the results are to be good. Teachers need Director shall, issue an official certificate atives, ‘‘Unlocking Our Future Toward a to be knowledgeable of their content area, of signed by the President and Director, to each New National Science Policy,’’ which was their curriculum, of up-to-date research in student and faculty member who develops adopted by the House of Representatives, the teaching and learning, and of techniques outstanding educational software or Internet United States must maintain and improve that can be used to connect that information web sites recognized under this subsection. its preeminent position in science and tech- to their students in their classroom. ‘‘(3) The educational software or Internet nology in order to advance human under- SEC. 3. ASSURANCE OF CONTINUED LOCAL CON- web sites that are recognized under this sub- standing of the universe and all it contains, TROL. section shall focus on core curriculum areas. and to improve the lives, health, and free- Nothing in this Act may be construed to ‘‘(4) The Director shall give priority to doms of all people. authorize any department, agency, officer, or awarding grants for the development of edu- (2) It is estimated that more than half of employee of the United States to exercise cational software or Internet web sites in the the economic growth of the United States any direction, supervision, or control over areas of mathematics, science, engineering, today results directly from research and de- the curriculum, program of instruction, ad- and technology. velopment in science and technology. The ministration, or personnel of any edu- ‘‘(5) The Director shall designate official most fundamental research is responsible for cational institution or school system. judges to recognize outstanding educational investigating our perceived universe, to ex- SEC. 4. MASTER TEACHER GRANT PROGRAM. software or Internet web sites assisted under tend our observations to the outer limits of The National Science Foundation Act of this section.’’. what our minds and methods can achieve, 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.) is amended— SEC. 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF WORKING GROUP ON and to seek answers to questions that have (1) by redesignating section 16 as section SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, ENGI- never been asked before. Applied research 18; and NEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY EDU- continues the process by applying the an- (2) by inserting after section 15 the fol- CATION. swers from basic science to the problems lowing new section: The National Science Foundation Act of faced by individuals, organizations, and gov- ‘‘§ 16. Grants and awards 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.) is further amend- ed by inserting after section 16 (as added by ernments in the everyday activities that ‘‘(a)(1) The Director of the National section 4) the following new section: make our lives more livable. The scientific- Science Foundation shall conduct a grant technological sector of our economy, which program to make grants to a State or local ‘‘§ 17. Establishment of working group on has driven our recent economic boom and led educational agency or to a private elemen- science, mathematics, engineering, and the United States to the longest period of tary or middle school for the purpose of hir- technology education prosperity in history, is fueled by the work ing a master teacher described in paragraph ‘‘(a) There is established in the National and discoveries of the scientific community. (3). Science Foundation a working group to re- (3) The effectiveness of the United States ‘‘(2) In order to be eligible to receive a view and coordinate regular and supple- in maintaining this economic growth will be grant under this subsection, a State or local mental curricula in kindergarten through largely determined by the intellectual cap- educational agency or private elementary or the twelfth grade for science, mathematics, ital of the United States. Education is crit- middle school shall submit to the Director a engineering, and technology, taking into ical to developing this resource. description of the requirements for a master account— (4) The education program of the United teacher of the State or local educational ‘‘(1) the content, scope, and sequence of States needs to provide for 3 different kinds agency or school, including certification re- such curricula;

VerDate 25-MAY-2000 04:30 May 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY6.070 pfrm01 PsN: S24PT1 S4388 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 24, 2000 ‘‘(2) the research basis for such curricula; (2) agrees to enter into an agreement with (A) has participated in an information and the Director to comply with the require- technology program established pursuant to ‘‘(3) the demonstrated results of such cur- ments of this section. this section; ricula. (c) PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION.—The (B) has demonstrated a commitment to ‘‘(b) There shall be 15 members of the conditional agreement referred to in sub- pursue a career in information technology, working group established by subsection (a), section (b)(1) shall describe participation by mathematics, science, or engineering; and who shall have experience in the fields of life the private sector, including— (C) has attained high academic standing science, physical science, earth science, (1) the donation of computer hardware and and maintains a grade point average of not chemistry, technology, math, or engineering, software; less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the last 2 years and who shall be appointed by the Director (2) the establishment of internship and of secondary school (11th and 12th grades); for a three-year term that may be extended mentoring opportunities for students who and once for an additional three years. The mem- participate in the information technology (3) the term ‘‘local educational agency’’ bers shall be appointed as follows: program; and has the same meaning given such term in ‘‘(1) 4 members appointed from among rep- (3) the donation of higher education schol- section 14101 of the Elementary and Sec- resentatives from appropriate professional arship funds for eligible students who have ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801). societies representing the scientific dis- participated in the information technology (i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ciplines. program. There are authorized to be appropriated to (d) APPLICATION.— ‘‘(2) 3 members appointed from among busi- the National Science Foundation to carry (1) IN GENERAL.—Each eligible local edu- ness leaders who are active in education. out this section, $3,000,000. cational agency desiring a grant under this ‘‘(3) 2 members appointed from among rep- (j) MAXIMUM GRANT AWARD.—An award section shall submit an application to the resentatives of institutions of higher edu- made to an eligible local educational agency Director in accordance with guidelines es- cation. under this section may not exceed $300,000. tablished by the Director pursuant to para- ‘‘(4) 2 members appointed from among rep- graph (2). SEC. 8. DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ON RE- resentatives of schools of education within (2) GUIDELINES.— QUIRED COURSE OF STUDY FOR CA- such institutions. REERS IN SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, (A) REQUIREMENTS.—The guidelines re- ‘‘(5) 4 members appointed from among rep- ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY ferred to in paragraph (1) shall require, at a resentatives of professional societies that EDUCATION. minimum, that the application include— represent science teaching. The Director of the National Science Foun- (i) a description of proposed activities con- dation shall, jointly with the Secretary of ‘‘(c)(1) The working group established by sistent with the uses of funds and program Education, compile and disseminate infor- subsection (a)— requirements under subsection (a)(1)(B) and mation (including, but not limited to, ‘‘(A) shall, beginning not later than three (a)(2); through outreach, school counselor edu- years after the date of the enactment of this (ii) a description of the higher education cation, and visiting speakers) regarding— Act, award recognition annually in predeter- scholarship program, including criteria for (1) standard prerequisites for middle school mined categories; selection, duration of scholarship, number of and high school students who seek to enter a ‘‘(B) shall publish all criteria upon which a scholarships to be awarded each year, and course of study at an institution of higher review by the working group under this sec- funding levels for scholarships; and education in science, mathematics, engineer- tion is based; and (iii) evidence of private sector participa- ing, or technology education for purposes of ‘‘(C) shall disseminate information on tion and financial support to establish an in- teaching in an elementary or secondary award-winning programs for the purpose of ternship, mentoring, and scholarship pro- school; and acting as a resource for State and local edu- gram. (2) the licensing requirements in each cational agencies— (B) GUIDELINE PUBLICATION.—The Director State for science, mathematics, engineering, ‘‘(i) for determining the best methods for shall issue and publish such guidelines not or technology elementary or secondary teachers to present science, mathematics, later than 6 months after the date of the en- school teachers. engineering, and technology subject areas to actment of this Act. students; and (3) SELECTION.—The Director shall select a SEC. 9. REQUIREMENT TO CONDUCT STUDY ‘‘(ii) for organizing science, mathematics, local educational agency to receive an award EVALUATION. engineering, and technology disciplines. under this section in accordance with sub- (a) STUDY REQUIRED.—The Director of the ‘‘(2) The information required to be dis- section (e) and on the basis of merit to be de- National Science Foundation shall enter into seminated by paragraph (1)(C) shall include termined after conducting a comprehensive an agreement with the National Academy of information describing the activities of the review. Sciences under which the Academy shall award-winning programs and the awards (e) PRIORITY.—The Director shall give spe- compile and evaluate studies on the effec- made in each category.’’. cial priority in awarding grants under this tiveness of technology in the classroom on SEC. 7. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM AUTHOR- section to eligible local educational agencies learning and student performance, as meas- IZED. that— ured by State standardized tests. The study (1) demonstrate the greatest ability to ob- evaluation shall include, to the extent avail- (a) GENERAL AUTHORITY.— tain commitments from representatives of able, information on the type of technology (1) IN GENERAL.— the private sector to provide services and used in each classroom, the reason that such (A) GRANT PROGRAM.—The Director shall, funds described under subsection (c); technology works, and the teacher training subject to appropriations, carry out a dem- (2) demonstrate the greatest economic that is conducted in conjunction with the onstration project under which the Director need; and technology. awards grants in accordance with this sec- (3) use a curriculum recognized by the EADLINE FOR COMPLETION.—The study tion to eligible local educational agencies. (b) D working group established by section 17 of evaluation required by subsection (a) shall (B) USES OF FUNDS.—A local educational the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 agency that receives a grant under this sec- be completed not later than 180 days after (as added by section 6). tion may use such grant funds to develop an the date of the enactment of this Act. (f) ASSESSMENT.—The Director shall assess (c) DEFINITION OF TECHNOLOGY.—In this information technology program that builds the effectiveness of activities carried out or expands mathematics, science, and infor- section, the term ‘‘technology’’ has the under this section. meaning given that term in section 3113(11) mation technology curricula, to purchase (g) STUDY AND REPORT.—The Director— equipment necessary to establish such pro- of the Elementary and Secondary Education (1) shall initiate an evaluative study of eli- Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6813(11)). gram, and to provide professional develop- gible students selected for scholarships pur- (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ment in such fields. suant to this section in order to measure the There are authorized to be appropriated to (2) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.—The program effectiveness of the demonstration program; the National Science Foundation $600,000 for described in paragraph (1) shall— and the purpose of conducting the study evalua- (A) provide professional development spe- (2) shall report the findings of the study to tion required by subsection (a). cifically in information technology, mathe- Congress not later than 4 years after the matics, and science; and award of the first scholarship. Such report SEC. 10. TEACHER TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL (B) provide students with specialized train- shall include the number of students grad- DEVELOPMENT. ing in mathematics, science, and informa- uating from an institution of higher edu- The National Science Foundation Act of tion technology. cation with a major in mathematics, science, 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.) is further amend- (b) ELIGIBLE LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY.— or information technology and the number of ed in section 16 (as added by section 4) by For purposes of this section, a local edu- students who find employment in such fields. adding at the end the following new sub- cational agency is eligible to receive a grant (h) DEFINITIONS.—Except as otherwise pro- section: under this section if the agency— vided, for purposes of this section— ‘‘(d) The Director shall establish a grant (1) provides assurances that it has executed (1) the term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director program under which grants may be made conditional agreements with representatives of the National Science Foundation; for instruction of teachers for grades kinder- of the private sector to provide services and (2) the term ‘‘eligible student’’ means a garten through the twelfth grade on the use funds described in subsection (c); and student enrolled in the 12th grade who— of technology in the classroom.’’.

VerDate 25-MAY-2000 04:30 May 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY6.072 pfrm01 PsN: S24PT1 May 24, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4389 SEC. 11. MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPUTER LITERACY SEC. 14. AVAILABILITY OF CURRICULAR PRO- tial donors, requests for donation and ASSISTANCE. GRAMS THROUGH THE INTERNET. recovery and transport of organs. The The National Science Foundation Act of The Director of the National Science Foun- professionals in the OPOs evaluate po- 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.) is further amend- dation shall make available through the ed in section 16 (as added by section 4) by Internet at no cost a complete field-test tential donors, discuss donation with adding at the end the following new sub- version (including text and graphics) of any family members, and arrange for the section: curricular program, the development for surgical removal of donated organs. ‘‘(e)(1) The Director is authorized to award which the National Science Foundation pro- They are also responsible for pre- grants to assist States in reaching the goal vided funds. serving the organs and making ar- of making all middle school graduates in the SEC. 15. SCHOLARSHIPS TO PARTICIPATE IN CER- rangements for their distribution ac- State technology literate. TAIN RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. cording to national organ sharing poli- ‘‘(2) Grants awarded under this subsection (a) IN GENERAL.—The President, acting cies. Finally, the OPOs provide infor- shall be used for teacher training in tech- through the National Science Foundation, mation and education to medical pro- nology, with an emphasis on programs that shall provide scholarships to teachers at pub- prepare 1 or more teachers in each middle lic and private schools in grades kinder- fessionals and the general public to en- school in the State to become technology garten through the twelfth grade in order courage organ and tissue donation to leaders who then serve as experts and train that such teachers may participate in re- increase the availability of organs for other teachers. search programs conducted at private enti- transplantation. ‘‘(3) Each State shall encourage schools ties or Federal or State Government agen- According to the Institute of Medi- that receive assistance under this subsection cies. The purpose of such scholarships shall cine’s (IOM’s) 1999 report on organ pro- to provide matching funds, with respect to be to provide teachers with an opportunity curement and transplantation, a major the cost of teacher training in technology to to expand their knowledge of science and re- impediment to greater accountability be assisted under this subsection, in order to search techniques and encourage incorpora- and improved performance on the part enhance the impact of the teacher training tion of such techniques into the classroom. and to help ensure that all middle school (b) REQUIREMENTS.—In order to be eligible of OPOs is the current lack of a reli- graduates in the State are computer lit- to receive a scholarship under this section, a able and valid method for assessing erate.’’. teacher described in subsection (a) shall be donor potential and OPO performance. SEC. 12. SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING, required to develop, in conjunction with the The current certification process for AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CON- private entity or Government agency at OPOs sets an arbitrary, population- FERENCE. which the teacher will be participating in a based performance standard for certi- (a) IN GENERAL.—Within 180 days after the research program, a proposal to be submitted fying OPOs based on donors per million date of the enactment of this Act, the Direc- to the President describing the types of re- of population in their service areas. It search activities involved, and how tech- tor of the National Science Foundation shall sets a standard for acceptable perform- convene a conference of representatives from niques with respect to such research may be Federal, State, and local governments, pri- incorporated into the educational process. ance based on five criteria: donors re- vate industries, professional organizations, (c) PERIOD OF PROGRAM.—Participation in covered per million, kidneys recovered educators, science, mathematics, engineer- a research program in accordance with this per million, kidneys transplanted per ing, and technology educational resource section may be for a period of one academic million, extrarenal organs (heart, liver, providers, students, and any other stake- year or 2 sequential summers. pancreas and lungs) recovered per mil- holders the Director decides would provide (d) INTERNET SITE.—The Director of the lion, and extrarenal organs trans- useful participation in the conference. Such National Science Foundation shall establish planted per million. The HCFA assesses an Internet web site which may be used by conference shall be known as the National the OPOs’ adherence to these standards Science Education Forum. students and teachers participating in the (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the con- program under this section to incorporate every two years. Each OPO must meet ference convened under subsection (a) shall research knowledge and techniques into the at least 75 percent of the national be to— educational process. mean for four of these five categories (1) identify existing science, mathematics, to be recertified as the OPO for a par- engineering, and technology education pro- By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. ticular area and to receive Medicare grams and resource providers; DODD, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. and Medicaid payments. Without HCFA (2) examine how well existing programs are WELLSTONE, Mr. TORRICELLI, certification, an OPO cannot continue coordinated and how much collaboration ex- Mr. MURKOWSKI, Mr. DORGAN, to operate. ists among them; Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. MOY- The GAO, the IOM, the Harvard (3) examine the common goals and dif- NIHAN): ferences among the participants at the con- School of Public Health and others all ference; and S. 2625. A bill to amend the Public have criticized HCFA’s use of this pop- (4) develop strategies that will support Health Service Act to revise the per- ulation-based standard to measure OPO partnerships and leverage resources. formance standards and certification performance. According to the GAO, (c) REPORT AND PUBLICATION.—At the con- process for organ procurement organi- ‘‘HCFA’s current performance standard clusion of the conference the Director of the zations; to the Committee on Health, does not accurately assess OPOs’ abil- National Science Foundation shall— Education, Labor, and Pensions. ity to meet the goal of acquiring all us- (1) transmit to the Committee on Science THE ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION able organs because it is based on the of the House of Representatives and to the CERTIFICATION ACT OF 2000 Committee on Commerce, Science, and total population, not the number of po- Transportation of the Senate a report on the Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise tential donors, within the OPO’s serv- outcome and conclusions of the conference; today on behalf of myself, Senator ice areas.’’ and DODD, Senator HUTCHINSON, Senator OPO service areas vary widely in the (2) ensure that a similar report is published WELLSTONE, Senator MURKOWSKI, Sen- distribution of deaths by cause, under- and distributed as widely as possible to ator TORRICELLI, Senator DORGAN, Sen- lying health conditions, age, and race. stakeholders in science, mathematics, engi- ator LIEBERMAN and Senator MOY- These variations can pose significant neering, and technology education. NIHAN, to introduce the Organ Procure- advantages or disadvantages to an SEC. 13. GRANTS FOR DISTANCE LEARNING. ment Organization Certification Act of OPO’s ability to procure organs, and a The National Science Foundation Act of 2000 to improve the performance eval- major problem with HCFA’s current 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.) is further amend- uation and certification process that performance assessment is that it does ed in section 16 (as added by section 4) by adding at the end the following new sub- the Health Care Financing Administra- not account for these variations. An section: tion currently uses for organ procure- extremely effective OPO that is getting ‘‘(f) The Director may make grants to a ment organizations. a high yield of organs from the poten- State or local educational agency or to a pri- Our nation’s 60 organ procurement tial donors in its service area may ap- vate elementary, middle, or secondary organizations (OPOs) play a critical pear to be performing poorly because it school, under any grant program adminis- role in procuring and placing organs has a disproportionate share of elderly tered by the Director using funds appro- and are therefore key to our efforts to people or a high rate of people infected priated for the National Science Foundation increase the number and quality of or- with HIV or AIDS, which eliminates for Education and Human Resources Activi- ties, for activities in which distance learning gans available for transplant. They them for consideration as an organ is integrated into the education process in provide all of the services necessary in donor. At the same time, an ineffective grades kindergarten through the twelfth a particular geographic region for co- OPO may appear to be performing well grade.’’. ordinating the identification of poten- because it is operating in a service area

VerDate 25-MAY-2000 04:30 May 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A24MY6.072 pfrm01 PsN: S24PT1 S4390 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 24, 2000 with a high proportion of potential do- By Mr. JEFFORDS: and insight in the institution. My bill nors. S. 2626. A bill to amend the Internal would allow those banks to carry tax- For example, organ donors typically Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access exempt debt at attractive rates and die from head trauma and accidental to tax-exempt debt for small non-profit maintain commitments to the people injuries, and these rates can vary dra- health care and educational institu- and institutions in their local commu- matically from region to region. Ac- tions; to the Committee on Finance. nities. cording to the Centers for Disease Con- IMPROVING ACCESS TO TAX-EXEMPT DEBT FOR I urge my colleagues to support this trol and Prevention (CDC), in 1991, the SMALL NON-PROFIT HEALTH CARE AND EDU- bill.∑ number of drivers fatally injured in CATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. traffic accidents in Maine was 15.54 per ∑ Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, By Mr. BURNS: 100,000 population. In Mississippi, how- today I am introducing legislation that S. 2627. A bill to direct the Secretary ever, it was 30.56, giving the OPO serv- will help small health and educational of the Interior to provide funding for ing that state a tremendous advantage institutions more effectively finance rehabilitation of the Going-to-the-Sun over the New England Organ Bank, the cost of essential services and new Road in Glacier National Park, to au- which serves Maine. facility construction. By modifying the thorize funds for maintenance of utili- Use of this population-based method laws that restrict the deductibility of ties related to the Park, and for other to evaluate OPO performance may well ‘‘bank eligible’’ bonds, the bill I am in- result in the decertification of OPOs purposes; to the Committee on Energy troducing today will increase access to and Natural Resources. that are actually excellent performers. tax-exempt financing for small non- Moreover, unlike other HCFA certifi- profit organizations that need it most, THE GLACIER NATIONAL PARK REHABILITATION cation programs, the certification DEMONSTRATION like small local hospitals and small in- ∑ process for OPOs lacks a clearly de- stitutions of higher education. Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise fined due process component for resolv- The Tax Reform Act of 1986 uninten- today to introduce a bill that will di- ing conflicts—an OPO that has been de- tionally discriminated against small rect the Secretary of the Interior to certified has no opportunity for appeal educational, health care and other non- provide funding for the rehabilitation to the Secretary of HHS on either sub- profit institutions that want to sell of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Gla- stantive or procedural grounds. The small amounts of tax-exempt debt to cier National Park, authorize funds to current system therefore forces OPOs community banks. Before 1986, banks address the maintenance backlog fac- to compete on the basis of an imperfect and financial institutions could deduct ing the park’s sewer and drinking grading system, with no guarantee of the interest incurred to carry a tax-ex- water infrastructure, and allow the an opportunity for fair hearing based empt bond. This benefit enabled banks Secretary to enter into a demonstra- on their actual performance. This situ- to purchase tax-exempt bonds at at- tion project to rehabilitate the historic ation pressures many OPOs to focus on tractive rates. The 1986 tax act re- hotels in Glacier National Park using the certification process itself rather pealed bank deductibility, although an private funds. than on activities and methods to in- exception was retained for small This legislation is a companion to a crease donation, undermining what issuers that issue bonds of $10 million bill recently introduced by Representa- should be the overriding goal of the or less each year. tive RICK HILL in the House of Rep- program. Moreover, the current two- This exception was designed to pre- resentatives. The bill would provide $20 year cycle—which is shorter than other serve bank deductibility for small million for much-needed water and certification programs administered by beneficiaries, but in practice is of as- sewer infrastructure upgrades, which HCFA—provides little opportunity to sistance only to private placements could extend the park’s yearly oper- examine trends and even less incentive issued by small local issuers. The small ating season to six months. Extending for OPOs to mount long-term interven- issuer exception has proven to be of lit- the season is extremely important to tions. ensure that revenue will be generated The legislation we are introducing tle value in many States, like Vermont, where statewide health care to rehabilitate these historic struc- today has four major objectives. First, tures in Glacier National Park. it imposes a moratorium on the cur- and higher education bond issuing au- Additionally, the legislation will rent recertification process for OPOs thorities typically issue many millions allow the Secretary of the Interior to and on the use of population-based per- of dollars of debt each year. My bill enter into an extended concessionaire formance measurements. Under our will modify the small issuer exemption agreement so that the concessionaire bill, the certification of qualified OPOs by granting the bond issuers the right will be eligible for tax incentives that will remain in place through January to apply the small issuer exemption at 1, 2002, for those OPOs that have been the level of the ultimate beneficiary of will make the multi-million dollar in- certified as of January 1, 2000, and that the funding. Consequently, a small col- vestment in these historic lodges af- meet other qualification requirements lege or health care facility borrowing fordable. The National Park Service is apart from the current performance less than $10 million in tax-exempt supportive of this effort and would ben- standards. Second, the bill requires the debt in any one year could elect tax-ex- efit from the added flexibility to ex- Secretary of Health and Human Serv- empt status for the debt, even if it is empt competitive concessions con- ices to promulgate new rules governing issued by a statewide issuing author- tracts from the current 20-year max- OPO recertification by January 1, 2002. ity. This would make the debt more at- imum contract length. Permitting this These new rules are to rely on outcome tractive to local banks, and could re- exemption would allow concessionaires and process performance measures sult in significant savings for the bene- to qualify for historic preservation tax based on evidence of organ donor po- ficiary institution over the life of the credits and dedicate funds toward tential and other relevant factors, and bond. Many Glacier Hotel and the Lake recertification for OPOs shall not be My bill focuses the benefit of the McDonald Lodge. required until they are promulgated. small issuer exemption on smaller non- The marriage of public and private Third, the bill provides an opportunity profits, without regard to whether the investment allowed by this pilot for an OPO to appeal a decertification bond issuer is government entity project is the only workable solution to the Secretary on substantive and issuing more than $10 in bonds per that we have found that will save the procedural grounds, and fourth the bill year. Small non-profits are important park’s historic structures in a timely extends the current two-year certifi- community institutions; they stand to manner. With a multi-billion dollar cation cycle to four years. benefit from greater access to tax-ex- backlog of maintenance projects in our Mr. PRESIDENT, the bill we are in- empt debt. Wall Street and large banks National Parks, it is highly unlikely troducing today makes much needed may have little interest in small the rehabilitation projects could be improvements in the flawed process amounts of debt from small institu- funded using purely public funds. Gla- that HCFA currently uses to certify tions, which can prove costly to admin- cier Park is a place that all Montanans and assess OPO performance, and I ister. The bank across the street from hold dear, and its historic hotels are a urge all of our colleagues to join us in a local college or health care clinic, significant part of its rich heritage. supporting it. however, may have greater confidence After years of use, these hotels are now

VerDate 25-MAY-2000 04:30 May 25, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G24MY6.103 pfrm01 PsN: S24PT1 May 24, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4391 in dire need of rehabilitation, and un- most beautiful roadways in the world. LEGISLATION TO SUSPEND TEMPORARILY THE fortunately the funds just aren’t avail- It is the centerpiece of Glacier Na- DUTY ON R115777 able at the federal level. This pilot tional Park, and must receive this ∑ Mr. MACK. Mr. President, I ask project offers us a unique opportunity added attention as soon as possible to unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the RECORD. to begin the work necessary to main- avoid risking public safety and increas- tain Glacier Park’s preeminent place There being no objection, the bill was ing the eventual cost of rehabilitating in our national park system and pre- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as the road to acceptable standards. serve it for generations to come. The follows: legislation still ensures a competitive I look forward to swift consideration S. 2628 concessionaire program, but will also of this legislation and the support of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ensure that America’s citizens are able my colleagues.∑ resentatives of the United States of America in to enjoy these century old buildings for Congress assembled, generations to come. By Mr. MACK: SECTION 1. R115777. Finally, the legislation authorizes (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter S. 2628. A bill to suspend temporarily 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the funding to rehabilitate the Going-to- the duty on R115777; to the Committee United States is amended by inserting in nu- the-Sun Road. This highway is a true on Finance. merical sequence the following new heading: feat of engineering, and one of the

‘‘ 9902.33.40 R115777, (R)-6-[amino(4-chlorophenyl)(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5- yl)methyl]-4-(3-chlorophenyl)-1-methyl-2(1H)-quinoline, in bulk active form as the active drug to treat pancreatic cancer (CAS No. 192185-72-1)(provided for in subheading 2933.40.26) ...... Free No change No change On or before 12/31/2003 ’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment June of 1986, Jim Broyhill was ap- S. 662, a bill to amend title XIX of the made by subsection (a) applies to goods en- pointed to the U.S. Senate by then Social Security Act to provide medical tered, or withdrawn from warehouse for con- Governor Jim Martin to serve the re- assistance for certain women screened sumption, on or after the date that is 15 days mainder of Senator East’s term. His and found to have breast or cervical after the date of enactment of this Act.∑ committee assignments include seats cancer under a federally funded screen- By Mr. HELMS: on the Senate Judiciary Committee ing program. S. 2629. A bill to designate the facil- and Senate Armed Services Com- S. 821 ity of the United States Postal Service mittee. At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, located at 114 Ridge Street in Lenoir, While he was unsuccessful in his 1986 the name of the Senator from Mary- North Carolina, as the ‘‘James T. Broy- election bid for the U.S. Senate, but land (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a co- hill Post Office Building’’; to the Com- this did not dampen his willing com- sponsor of S. 821, a bill to provide for mittee on Governmental Affairs. mitment to help others in North Caro- the collection of data on traffic stops. lina. In addition he was selected (by JAMES T. BROYHILL POST OFFICE BUILDING S. 978 then Governor Jim Martin) to serve as Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, I will Chairman of the North Carolina Eco- At the request of Mr. WARNER, the shortly offer legislation authorizing nomic Development Board. In 1989, he name of the Senator from Nebraska the naming of the Post Office 114 Ridge was appointed by Governor Martin to (Mr. HAGEL) was added as a cosponsor Street Lenoir, N.C., for The Honorable serve as North Carolina’s Secretary of of S. 978, a bill to specify that the legal James T. Broyhill, one of North Caro- Commerce, which he held until 1991. public holiday known as Washington’s lina’s more distinguished servants, phi- He then retired to Winston-Salem. Birthday be called by that name. lanthropists, and businessmen. His wife is the former Louise Robbins S. 1017 Congressman RICHARD BURR and Con- and has three fine children; and they At the request of Mr. MACK, the name gressman CASS BALLENGER are offering have three children: Marylin Beach, of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. REID) companion House legislation, which is James Edgar Broyhill II, and Philip R. was added as a cosponsor of S. 1017, a cosponsored by the entire North Caro- Broyhill. bill to amend the Internal Revenue lina delegation in that body. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Code of 1986 to increase the State ceil- He was born in Lenoir, NC on August sent that the enabling legislation (S. ing on the low-income housing credit. 19, 1927 to the late J.E. and Satie 2629) be printed in the RECORD. (Hunt) Broyhill. He is a 1950 graduate S. 1074 There being no objection, the bill was of the University of North Carolina at At the request of Mr. TORRICELLI, the ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as Chapel Hill with a degree in Business names of the Senator from New Jersey follows: Administration. (Mr. LAUTENBERG), the Senator from After graduation he served as Vice- S. 2629 South Carolina (Mr. HOLLINGS), the President of Broyhill Furniture Indus- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Senator from California (Mrs. BOXER), tries and as a member of the Lenoir resentatives of the United States of America in the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Congress assembled, Chamber of Commerce, which he served DODD), the Senator from Pennsylvania SECTION 1. JAMES T. BROYHILL POST OFFICE (Mr. SPECTER), the Senator from North as President from 1955 to 1957. As many BUILDING. Carolina (Mr. HELMS), and the Senator Senators are aware, Broyhill Furniture (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Industries has a worldwide reputation United States Postal Service located at 114 from North Carolina (Mr. EDWARDS) as one of the finest furniture manufac- Ridge Street in Lenoir, North Carolina, shall were added as cosponsors of S. 1074, a turers in the world. be known and designated as the ‘‘James T. bill to amend the Social Security Act Mr. President, in 1962, Jim Broyhill Broyhill Post Office Building’’. to waive the 24-month waiting period was elected to the U.S. House of Rep- (b) REFERENCES.— Any reference in a law, for medicare coverage of individuals map, regulation, document, paper, or other with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis resentatives where he served 12 terms record of the United States to the facility re- ending in June of 1986. During his serv- (ALS), and to provide medicare cov- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to erage of drugs and biologicals used for ice in the House he was the Ranking be a reference to the ‘‘James T. Broyhill Member of the House Energy and Com- Post Office Building’’. the treatment of ALS or for the allevi- merce Committee and was instru- f ation of symptoms relating to ALS. mental in guiding Republican legisla- S. 1333 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS tive efforts through that committee. At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the In May 1986 he won the Republican S. 662 name of the Senator from Rhode Island nomination for the U.S. Senate seat At the request of Mr. L. CHAFEE, the (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of vacated by Senator John P. East. Fol- name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. S. 1333, a bill to expand homeownership lowing Senator East’s tragic death in STEVENS) was added as a cosponsor of in the United States.

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