102Nd Congress (1991–1992) Summary of Activity, Public Laws and Hearings

102nd Committee Summary

102nd Congress (1991–1992) Summary of Activity, Public Laws and Hearings

Legislation introduced and referred to the Committee: PUBLIC House Bills ...... 673 House Joint Resolutions ...... 128 House Concurrent Resolutions ...... 22 House Resolutions ...... 10 PRIVATE House Bills ...... 105 House Joint Resolutions ...... 1 House Concurrent Resolutions ...... 0 House Resolutions ...... 3

Legislation passed by Senate and referred to the Committee: PUBLIC Senate Bills ...... 43 Senate Joint Resolutions ...... 1 Senate Concurrent Resolutions ...... 0

PRIVATE Senate Bills ...... 17 Senate Joint Resolutions ...... 0 Senate Concurrent Resolutions ...... 0 Total Bills Referred and Resolutions ...... 1,003

Legislation enacted into law PUBLIC Bills signed into law ...... 57 PRIVATE Bills signed into law ...... 20 Total Bills Enacted Into Law ...... 77

The Committee on the Judiciary had referred to it 1,003 bills and resolutions during the 102nd Congress. This represents 16% of the 6,212 bills and resolutions introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives for that Congress. Of this number, 877 were public bills and resolutions, and 126 were private bills and resolutions. A total of 57 which received consideration by the Committee were enacted into public law; and a total of 20 measures considered by the Committee were enacted into private law.

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Public Laws

NUMBER OF LAW TITLE BILL NUMBER Public Law 102–60 Marking the seventy-ﬁ fth anniversary of chartering S.J. Res. 111 by Act of Congress of the Boy Scouts of America. (Approved June 18, 1991).

Public Law 102–64 To amend chapter 9 of title 17, United States Code, S. 909 regarding protection extended to semiconductor chip products of foreign entities. “Semiconductor International Protection Extension Act of 1991”. (Approved June 28, 1991).

Public Law 102–65 To amend the Immigration Act of 1990 to extend for H.R. 2332 4 months the application deadline for special temporary protected status for Salvadorans. (Approved July 2, 1991).

Public Law 102–99 To extend the expiration date of the Defense Production Act H.R. 991 of 1950, and for other purposes. “Defense Production Act Extension and Amendments of 1991”. (Approved August 17, 1991; effective date October 20, 1990).

Public Law 102–110 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for S. 296 special immigrant status for certain aliens who have served honorably (or are enlisted to serve) in the Armed Forces of the United States for at least 12 years. “Armed Forces Immigration Adjustment Act of 1991”. (Approved October 1, 1991; effective dates vary).

Public Law 102–138 To authorize appropriations for ﬁ scal years 1992 and 1993 H.R. 1415 for the Department of State, and for other purposes. “Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993”. “North/South Center Act of 1991”. “Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991”. (Approved October 28, 1991; effective dates vary).

Public Law 102–166 To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to strengthen and S. 1745 improve Federal civil rights laws, to provide for damages in cases of international employment discrimination, to clarify provisions regarding disparate impact actions, and for other purposes. “Civil Rights Act of 1991”. “Glass Ceiling Act of 1991”. “Government Employee Rights Act of 1991”. (Approved November 21 1991).

Public Law 102–167 To extend the United States Commission on Civil Rights. H.R. 3350 “United States Commission on Civil Rights Reauthorization Act of 1991”. (Approved November 26, 1991).

Public Law 102–179 To amend the Act incorporating the American Legion so as S. 1568 to redeﬁ ne eligibility for membership therein (Approved December 2, 1991).

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Public Law 102–190 To authorize appropriations for fi scal 1992 and 1993 for H.R. 2100 military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fi scal years for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993”. “Missile Defense Act of 1991”. “Warrant Offi cer Management Act”. “Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1992”. “Panama Canal Commission Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1992”. (Approved December 5, 1991; effective dates vary).

Public Law 102–198 To make certain technical corrections in the Judicial S. 1284 Improvements Act of 1990 and other provisions of law relating to the courts. (Approved December 9, 1991; effective dates vary).

Public Law 102–199 To amend the Federal charter for the Boys’ Clubs of America H.R. 525 to reﬂ ect the change of the name of the organization to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. (Approved December 10, 1991).

Public Law 102–200 To amend title 28, United States Code, to make changes in H.R. 829 the composition of the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. (Approved December 10, 1991; not effective with respect to actions commenced in the Eastern District before the date of enactment or with respect to juries summoned, empanelled, or actually serving in the Eastern District or Western District on the date of enactment).

Public Law 102–204 To authorize appropriations for the Patent and Trademark H.R. 3531 Offi ce in the Department of Commerce for fi scal year 1992, and for other purposes. “Patent and Trademark Offi ce Authorization Act of 1991”. (Approved December 10, 1991; effective dates vary).

Public Law 102–232 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restore H.R. 3049 certain exclusive authority in courts to administer oaths of allegiance for nationalization, to revise provisions relating to O and P non-immigrants, and to make certain technical corrections relating to the immigration laws. “Miscellaneous and Technical Immigration and Naturalization Amendments of 1991”. “Judicial Naturalization Ceremonies Amendments of 1991”. “O and P Non-immigrant Amendments of 1991”. “Immigration Technical Corrections Act of 1991”. (Approved December 12, 1991; effective dates vary).

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Public Law 102–240 To develop a national intermodal surface transportation H.R. 2950 system, to authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety programs, and for mass transit programs, and for other purposes. “Intermodal Surface Transportation Efﬁ ciency Act of 1991”. “Symms National Recreational Trails Act of 1991”. “Highway Safety Act of 1991”. “National Highway Trafﬁ c Safety Administration Authorization Act of 1991”. “Federal Transit Act Amendments of 1991”. “Motor Carrier Act of 1991”. “Intelligent Vehicle-Highway Systems of 1991”. “Metropolitan Washington Airports Act Amendments of 1991”. “Surface Transportation Revenue Act of 1991”. (Approved December 18, 1991).

Public Law 102–242 To require the least-cost resolution of insured depository S. 543 institutions, to improve supervision and examinations, to provide additional resources to the Bank Insurance Fund, and for other purposes. “Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991”. “Foreign Bank Supervision Enhancement Act of 1991”. “Bank Enterprise Act of 1991”. “Truth in Savings Act”. “Qualiﬁ ed Thrift Lender Reform Act of 1991”. (Approved December 19, 1991; effective dates vary).

Public Law 102–256 To carry out obligations of the United States under the H.R. 2092 United Nations Charter and other international agreements pertaining to the protection of human rights by establishing a civil action for recovery of damages for an individual who engages in torture or extrajudicial killing. “Torture Victim Protection Act of 1991”. (Approved March 12, 1992).

Public Law 102–272 To amend title 28, United States Code, to make changes in H.R. 3638 the places of holding court in the Eastern District of North Carolina. (Approved April 21, 1992).

Public Law 102–307 To amend title 17, United States Code, the copyright renewal S. 756 provisions, and for other purposes. “Copyright Amendments Act of 1992”. “Copyright Renewal Act of 1992”. “National Film Preservation Act of 1992”. (Approved June 26, 1992; effective dates vary by title).

Public Law 102–344 To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with respect to H.R. 4312 bilingual election requirements. “Voting Rights Language Assistance Act of 1992”. (Approved August 26, 1992; determinations of the Director of the Census effective upon publication in the Federal Register).

Public Law 102–346 To protect animal enterprises. “Animal Enterprise Protection S. 544 Act of 1992”. (Approved August 26, 1992).

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Public Law 102–349 To amend section 992 of title 28, United States Code, to S. 1963 provide a member of the United States Sentencing Commission whose term has expired may continue to serve until a successor is appointed or until the expiration of the next session of Congress. (Approved August 26, 1992).

Public Law 102–354 To make technical corrections to chapter 5 of title 5, United H.R. 2549 States Code. “Administrative Procedure Technical Amendments Act of 1991”. (Approved August 26, 1992).

Public Law 102–357 To amend title 28, United States Code, to establish H.R. 3795 3 divisions to the Central Judicial District of California. (Approved August 26, 1992; effective date February 27, 1993; not effective with respect to actions commenced in the Central District before the effective date or with respect to juries summoned, impaneled, or actually serving in the Central District on the effective date).

Public Law 102–361 To amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize the H.R. 5688 appointment of additional bankruptcy judges, and for other purposes. “Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 1992”. (Approved August 26, 1992).

Public Law 102–371 To amend the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 to increase the H.R. 4551 authorization for the Trust Fund under that Act, and for other purposes. “Civil Liberties Act Amendments of 1992”. (Approved September 27, 1992; effective date August 10, 1988, with respect to exclusion of payments as income for veterans beneﬁ ts).

Public Law 102–386 To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to clarify provisions H.R. 2194 concerning the application of certain requirements and sanctions to Federal facilities. “Federal Facility Compliance Act of 1992”. “Metropolitan Washington Waste Management Study Act”. (Approved October 6, 1992; effective dates vary).

Public Law 102–400 To amend the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act H.R. 5399 of 1983 to provide an authorization of appropriations. “United States Commission on Civil Rights Authorization Act of 1992”. (Approved October 7, 1992).

Public Law 102–403 To amend section 594 of title 5, United States Code, relating H.R. 3379 to the authorities of the Administrative Conference. (Approved October 9, 1992).

Public Law 102–404 To provide for the adjustment of status under the Immigration S. 1216 and Nationality Act of certain nationals of the People’s Republic of China unless conditions permit their return in safety to that foreign state. “Chinese Student Protection Act of 1992”. (Approved October 9, 1992; application period deﬁ ned as the 12-month period beginning July 1, 1993).

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Public Law 102–417 To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to H.R. 2324 witness fees. “Incarcerated Witness Fees Act of 1991”. (Approved October 14, 1992; effective with respect to fees and allowances not received by witnesses as of the date of enactment).

Public Law 102–444 To amend title 35, United States Code, with respect to the H.R. 5328 late payment of maintenances fees. (Approved October 23, 1992).

Public Law 102–452 Granting the consent of the Congress to the Interstate Rail H.R. 5602 Passenger Network Company. (Approved October 23, 1992).

Public Law 102–484 To authorize appropriations for ﬁ scal year 1993 for military H.R. 5006 activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such ﬁ scal year for the Armed Forces, to provide for defense conversion, and for other purposes. “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993”. “Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support Act of 1992”. “Army National Guard Combat Readiness Reform Act of 1992”. “Former Soviet Union Demilitarization Act of 1992”. “Weapons of Mass Destruction Control Act of 1992”. “Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992”. “Cuban Democracy Act of 1992”. “Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993”. “Panama Canal Commission Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993”. “Defense Conversion, Reinvestment, and Transition Assistance Act of 1992”. “Service Members Occupational Conversion and Training Act of 1992”. (Approved October 23, 1992; effective dates vary)

Public Law 102–486 To provide for improved energy efﬁ ciency. (Approved H.R. 776 October 24, 1992).

Public Law 102–492 To amend title 17, United States Code, relating to fair use of H.R. 4412 copyrighted works. (Approved October 24, 1992).

Public Law 102–494 Granting the consent of the Congress to the H.R. 4841 New Hampshire-Maine Interstate School Compact. (Approved October 24, 1992).

Public Law 102–501 To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide H.R. 6183 protections from legal liability for certain health care professionals providing services pursuant to such act. “Federally Supported Health Centers Assistance Act of 1992”. (Approved October 24, 1992).

Public Law 102–506 To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to remove S. 1145 the limitation on the authorization of appropriations for the Ofﬁ ce of Government Ethics. “Ofﬁ ce of Government Ethics Amendment of 1992”. (Approved October 24, 1992).

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Public Law 102–509 To authorize the admission to the United States of certain S. 2201 scientists of the independent states of the former Soviet Union and the Baltic States as employment-based immigrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act. “Soviet Scientists Immigration Act of 1992”. (Approved October 24, 1992).

Public Law 102–511 To support freedom and open markets in the independent S. 2532 states of the former Soviet Union, and for other purposes. “Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasia Democracies and Open Markets Support Act of 1992. “FREEDOM Support Act”. (Approved October 24, 1992).

Public Law 102–519 To prevent and deter auto theft. “Anti-Car Theft of 1992”. H.R. 4542 (Approved October 25, 1992).

Public Law 102–520 To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe H.R. 5862 Streets Act of 1968 to ensure an equitable and timely distribution of beneﬁ ts to public safety ofﬁ cers. (Approved October 25, 1992; effective with respect to injuries occurring on or after November 29, 1990).

Public Law 102–521 To impose a criminal penalty for ﬂ ight to avoid payment of S. 1002 arrearages in child support. “Child Support Recovery Act of 1992”. (Approved October 25, 1992).

Public Law 102–526 To provide for the expeditious disclosure of records relevant S. 3006 to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. “President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992”. (Approved October 26, 1992).

Public Law 102–527 To authorize the State Justice Institute to analyze and H.R. 1252 disseminate information regarding the admissibility and quality of testimony of witnesses with expertise relating to battered women, and to develop and disseminate training materials to increase the use of such experts to provide testimony in criminal trials of battered women, particularly in cases involving indigent women. “Battered Women’s Testimony Act of 1992”. (Approved October 27, 1992).

Public Law 102–528 To amend the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 to carry H.R. 1253 out research, and develop judicial training curricula, relating to child custody litigation. (Approved October 27, 1992).

Public Law 102–534 To extend for two years the authorizations of appropriations H.R. 5716 for certain programs under title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Act of 1968. (Approved October 27, 1992).

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Public Law 102–542 To amend certain trademark laws to clarify that States, S. 759 instrumentalities of States, and ofﬁ cers and employees of States acting in their ofﬁ cial capacity, are subject to suit in Federal court by any person for infringement of trademarks, and that all the remedies can be obtained in such suit can be obtained in a suit against a private entity. (Approved October 27, 1992).

Public Law 102–544 Granting the consent of the Congress to a supplemental S. 2964 compact or agreement between the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey concerning the Delaware River Port Authority. (Authorized October 27, 1992).

Public Law 102–558 To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to revitalize S. 347 the defense industrial base of the United States and for other purposes. “Defense Production Act Amendments of 1992”. (Approved October 28, 1992; effective date March 1, 1992, except for certain provisions).

Public Law 102–559 To prohibit sports gambling under State law, and for other S. 474 purposes. (Approved October 28, 1992).

Public Law 102–560 To clarify that States, instrumentalities of States, and ofﬁ cers S. 758 and employees of States acting in their ofﬁ cial capacity, are subject to suit in Federal court by any person for infringement of patents and plant variety protections, and that all the remedies can be obtained in such suit that can be obtained in a suit against a private entity. (Approved October 28, 1992).

Public Law 102–561 To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the S. 893 criminal penalties for copyright infringement. (Approved October 28, 1992).

Public Law 102–563 To amend title 17, United States Code, to implement a royalty S. 1623 payment system and a serial copy management system for digital audio recording, to prohibit certain copyright infringement actions, and for other purposes. (Approved October 28, 1992).

Public Law 102–572 To implement the recommendations of the Federal Courts S. 1569 Study Committee, and for other purposes. (Approved October 29, 1992).

Printed Hearings

SERIAL NO. AND TITLE 1 Modifying the Honoraria Prohibition for Federal Employees. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. February 7, 1991. (H.R. 325, H.R. 109, H.R. 414, and H.R. 474).

2 Amending the Federal Charter for the Boys’ Clubs of America. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 7, 1991. (H.R. 525).

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3 War Crimes. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. March 13, 1991.

4 Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. March 21, 1991. (H.R. 7).

5 Legal Services Corporation Reauthorization. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 13, 1991.

6 Romanian Adoptions. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. June 5, 1991.

7 Federal Prison Substance Abuse Treatment Availability Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. June 6, 1991. (H.R. 548).

8 Immigration and Naturalization Service Management Issues. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. April 24, May 1, 1991.

9 Reauthorization of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Law. July 25, 1991.

10 Reauthorization of the U.S. Marshals Service, Executive Ofﬁ ce of the U.S. Attorneys, and Various U.S. Attorneys Ofﬁ ces. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. March 13, 1991.

11 Reauthorization of the Department of Justice Ofﬁ ce of Legislative Affairs and Ofﬁ ce of Policy Development. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. April 11, 1991.

12 Department of Justice Authorization for Appropriations, Fiscal Year 1992. (Hearing Volume and Part 2—Appendix). Committee on the Judiciary. July 11, 18, 1991.

13 Extend the Terms of Ofﬁ ce for Members of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. September 12, 1991.

14 Oversight and Authorization of the Justice Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. June 27, 1991.

15 Implementation of the Immigration Act of 1990. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. May 15, 1991.

16 Federally Assisted Health Clinics Legal Protection Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. July 17, 1991. (H.R. 2239).

17 Insurance Competitive Pricing Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. June 13, 1991. (H.R. 9).

18 Selected Crime Issues: Prevention and Punishment. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. May 23, 29, June 12, 26, July 10, 17, 25, 1991.

19 Modiﬁ cation of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. July 24, 1991. (H.R. 1725, H.R. 1381, and H.R. 806).

20 Reauthorization of Appropriations for the Refugee Act of 1980. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. July 25, 1991.

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21 Reauthorization of Appropriations for the Refugee Act of 1980. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. July 25, 1991.

22 Refugee Admissions. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. September 23, 1991.

23 Refugee Resettlement Programs. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. October 2, 1991.

24 FBI Oversight and Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 1992. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 13, 21, 1991.

25 Race Claims and Federal Habeas Corpus. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. July 11, 1991.

26 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. September 12, 1991. (H.R. 74).

27 Admission of O and P Nonimmigrants. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. October 9, 1991. (H.R. 3048).

28 Police Brutality. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 20, April 17, 1991.

29 Competitive Implications of the Financial Institutions Safety and Consumer Choice Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. September 17, 1991. (H.R. 6).

30 Forensic DNA Analysis. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights of the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on the Constitution of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. June 13, 1991. (Senate Serial No. J–102–47).

31 Cuban and Haitian Immigration. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. November 20, 1991.

32 Authorizing Agencies to Sell Debts Owed to the United States. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 9, 1991. (H.R. 3218).

33 Death Sentencing Issues. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. July 10, 24, 1991.

34 Copyright Ofﬁ ce and the Copyright Royalty Tribunal. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. April 10, 1991.

35 Reauthorization of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the National Institute of Corrections. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. April 24, 1991.

36 Administration of the Federal Judiciary. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. March 21, 1991.

37 Allowing Federal Tort Claims Arising from Certain Acts of Customs Ofﬁ cers; and Allowing Jury Trials in Certain Actions. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 23, 1991. (H.R. 2731 and H.R. 2184).

38 Presidential Waiver Authority of Conﬂ ict of Interest Statutes. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 3, 1991. (H.R. 3381).

39 Habeas Corpus Issues. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 22, June 27, July 17, 1991.

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40 Criminal Penalty for Flight to Avoid Payment of Arrearages on Child Support. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. January 15, 1992. (H.R. 1241).

41 Claims for Negligent Medical Care Provided Members of the Armed Forces. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 2, 1991. (H.R. 3407).

42 Violence Against Women. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. February 6, 1992.

43 Need for an Independent Counsel to Investigate U.S. Government Assistance to Iraq. Committee on the Judiciary. June 2, 23, 1992.

44 Nonimmigrant Status for Spouses of Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. May 13, 1992. (H.R. 4275).

45 Immigration and Naturalization Service’s General Operations and Fiscal Year 1993 Budget. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. March 25, 1992.

46 Amending the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. May 13, 1992. (H.R. 2357).

47 Pennsylvania and New Jersey Transportation Compact. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. June 24, 1992. (H.R. 5452).

48 Anti-Car Theft Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. December 9, 1991. (New York, New York) March 31, 1992. (Oversight and H.R. 4542).

49 False Claims Act Technical Amendments of 1992. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 1, 1992. (H.R. 4563).

50 RICO Amendments Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. April 25, 1991. (H.R. 1717).

51 Semiconductor International Protection Extension Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 1, 1991. (H.R. 1998 and H.R. 1999).

52 Federal Response to Police Misconduct. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 5, 1992.

53 Reauthorization of the Patent and Trademark Ofﬁ ce, U.S. Department of Commerce. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 8, 9, 1991.

54 Administration’s Proposed Refugee Admissions Program for Fiscal Year 1993. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. July 30, 1992.

55 Ofﬁ ce of Government Ethics Regulation on Private Travel Payments. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 5, 1992.

56 Assessing the Need for Additional Bankruptcy Judgeships. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. March 5, 1992.

57 Arbitration of Sales and Service Contract Disputes. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. June 24, 1992. (H.R. 3122).

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58 Extension of the Family Farmer Bankruptcy Act. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. June 24, 1992. (H.R. 5322).

59 Assassination Materials Disclosure Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. May 20, 1992. (H.J. Res. 454).

60 Competition Policy in the Telecommunications Industry. A Comprehensive Approach. (Parts 1, 2, and 3). Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. August 1, 1991, February 19, March 18, 1992.

61 United States Trustee Program in Bankruptcy. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. November 6, 1991.

62 Oil and Gas Farmout Agreements in Bankruptcy. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. April 1, 1992. (H.R. 4363).

63 Injunctions in Mass Tort Cases in Bankruptcy. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. April 1, 1992.

64 Hate Crimes Sentencing Enhancement Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. July 29, 1992. (H.R. 4797).

65 The Threat of Foreign Economic Espionage to U.S. Corporations. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. May 29, May 7, 1992.

66 Operations of the Border Patrol. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. August 5, 1992.

67 Immigration and Naturalization Housekeeping Amendments Act of 1982. Subcommittee on International Law, Immigration, and Refugees. May 20, 1992.

68 Administrative Law Judge Corps Act. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 29 1992. (H.R. 3910).

69 Consumer Issues in Bankruptcy. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. July 8, 1992.

70 Commercial and Public Sector Issues in Bankruptcy. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. August 5, 1992.

71 Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw Nations of Oklahoma Claims Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 1, 1992. (H.R. 4209).

72 Examining the Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution for Medical Malpractice Claims. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. June 24, 1992.

73 Interstate Modiﬁ cation of Court-Ordered Child Support. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. August 12, 1992. (H.R. 5304).

74 Intellectual Property and International Issues. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 15, 16, 1991.

75 Incarcerated Witness Fees Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 22, 1991. (H.R. 2324, H.R. 504, H.R. 783, H.R. 1261, and H.R. 1648).

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76 Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdiction Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. June 19, 1991. (H.R. 2450).

77 Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. September 10, 1992. (H.R. 5840).

78 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms’ Proposal for a Gang Information Network. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. June 26, 1992.

79 Clinic Blockages. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. May 6, 1992.

80 Bias Crimes. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. May 11, 1992.

81 FBI Oversight and Authorization, Fiscal Year 1993. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 18, 20, 1992.

82 Kidnapping Suspects Abroad. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. June 22, July 29, 1992.

83 Workplace Safety: Criminal Enforcement. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. May 28, 1992.

84 Environmental Crimes Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. June 11, 1992. (H.R. 5305).

85 Prohibiting Certain Ofﬁ cers and Employees of the Government from Representing Foreign Entities after Their Government Service Terminates. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. June 25, 1992. (H.R. 3966).

86 Restructuring the District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and the Eastern District of North Carolina. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. October 31, 1991. (H.R. 3666 and H.R. 3686).

87 Sale of Criminal History Records. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. July 30, 1992.

88 Amendments to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 26, 1992. (H.R. 4551, H.R. 4553, and H.R. 4570).

89 Interstate Rail Passenger Network Compact. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. August 12, 1992. (H.R. 5602).

90 Enforcement of the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act and Related Laws and Regulations. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 1, 1992.

91 New Hampshire-Maine Interstate School Compact. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 29, 1992. (H.R. 4841).

92 Judicial Immunity Legislation. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. October 3, 1991. (H.R. 3206 and H.R. 671).

93 Voting Rights Act: Bilingual Education, Expert Witness Fees, and Presley. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. April 1, 2, 8, 1992.

94 Copyright Amendments Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 30, June 6, 12, 20, 1991. (H.R. 2372).

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95 Copyright and Telecommunications. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. July 10, 1991.

96 Medical Care for the Prison Population. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. July 17, 1991.

97 Cuban Detainees and the Disturbance at the Talladega Federal Prison. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. October 10, 1991.

98 Biotechnology Development and Patent Law. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. November 20, 1991.

99 Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 13, 14, 1992. (H.R. 2797).

100 Asbestos Litigation Crisis in Federal and State Courts. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. October 24, 1991; February 26, 27, 1992.

101 Biotechnology Patent Protection Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. November 21, 1991. (H.R. 1417).

102 Design Innovation and Technology Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. January 29, 1992. (H.R. 1790).

103 State Justice Institute Reauthorization Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. February 20, 1992. (H.R. 4144).

104 Film Disclosure Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. March 5, 1992. (H.R. 3051).

105 Exclusion of Copyright Protection for Certain Legal Compilations. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 14, 1992. (H.R. 4426).

106 Patent and Trademark Ofﬁ ce Authorization Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 28, 1992. (H.R. 5248).

107 Criminal Sanctions for Violations of Software Copyright. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. August 12, 1992. (S. 893).

108 Federal Sunshine in Litigation Act and Federal Court Settlements Sunshine Act. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. September 10, 1992. (H.R. 2017 and H.R. 3803).

109 Federal Courts Administration Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. September 15, 1992. (H.R. 5933).

110 Antiterrorism Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. September 18, 1992. (H.R. 2222).

111 Land Claims of the Pueblo of Isleta Indian Tribe. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 8, 1992. (H.R. 1206).

112 Rights of Police Ofﬁ cers During Internal Investigations. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. March 19, 1992.

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113 Patent Term Extension Legislation. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. October 31, 1991. (H.R. 2255 and private bills: H.R. 1314, H.R. 2192, H.R. 2805, S. 525, S. 967, S. 968, and S. 969).

114 Audio Home Recording Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. February 19, 1992. (H.R. 3204).

115 Violence on Television. Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. December 15, 1992.

116 EPA’s Handling of a Hazardous Waste Management Permit. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 7, 1992.

117 Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 6, 1992. (H.R. 191).

118 Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. May 20, 1992.

119 Restructuring the Central Judicial District of California. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. June 11, 1992. (H.R. 3795).

120 Battered Women and Child Custody Litigation. Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration. August 6, 1992. (H.R.1252, H.R. 1253, and H. Con. Res. 89).

121 Copyrights Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. February 7, 28, March 7, 1991. (H.R. 1).

122 The Patent System Harmonization Act of 1992. Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration of the House Committee on the Judiciary. April 30, 1992. (S. 2605 and H.R. 4978). (Senate Serial No. J.–102–57).

123 Civil Rights Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. February 7, 28, March 7, 1991. (H.R. 1).

124 Freedom of Choice Act of 1991. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 4, 1992. (H.R. 25).

125 Authorization for the Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice, Fiscal Year 1992. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. April 24, 1991.

126 Authorization Request for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Fiscal Year 1993. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 19, 1992.

127 Authorization Request for the Community Relations Service, U.S. Department of Justice, Fiscal Year 1992. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 8, 1991.

128 Authorization Request for the Community Relations Service, Fiscal Year 1993. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 26, 1992.

129 Authorization Request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice for Fiscal Year 1993. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 7, 1992.

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Committee Prints

SERIAL NOS. AND TITLE 1 Federal Law Enforcement’s Handling of Allegations Involving the Bank of Credit and Commerce International. Staff Report Issued on September 5, 1991 by the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice of the Committee on the Judiciary. (Prepared at the direction of Subcommittee Chairman Charles E. Schumer, this report was neither reviewed nor approved by other Subcommittee Members).

2 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. December 10, 1991. (Superseded by Serial No. 9).

3 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. December 10, 1991. (Superseded by Serial No. 10).

4 Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. December 10, 1991. (Superseded by Serial No. 11).

5 Federal Rules of Evidence. December 10, 1991. (Superseded by Serial No. 12).

6 Immigration and Nationality Act (Reﬂ ecting Laws Enacted As of April 1, 1992) With Notes and Related Laws—9th Edition. April 1992.

7 Need for an Independent Counsel to Investigate U.S. Government Assistance to Iraq. June 1992. (Refer also to PRINTED HEARINGS, Serial No. 43).

8 Syria, President Bush, and Drugs—The Administration’s Next Iraqgate. Staff Report Issued on November 2, 1992, by the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice of the Committee on the Judiciary. December 1992. (Prepared at the direction of Subcommittee Chairman Charles E. Schumer, this report was neither reviewed nor approved by other Subcommittee Members).

9 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. December 31, 1992.

10 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. December 31, 1992.

11 Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. December 31, 1992.

12 Federal Rules of Evidence. December 31, 1992.

House Documents

SERIAL NO. AND TITLE 18 Apportionment Population and State Representation. Communication from the President of the United States transmitting his report on the apportionment population for each State as of April 1, 1990, and the number of Representatives to which each State would be entitled, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2a(a); 13 U.S.C. 141(b). Referred jointly to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Post Ofﬁ ce and Civil Service. January 7, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 220).

25 Proceedings of the 38th Annual National Convention of the Veterans of World War I of the United States, Cedar Rapids, Iowa—August 18–30, 1990. January 9, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 256).

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58 Proposed Legislation, Entitled the “Comprehensive Violent Crime Control Act of 1991”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to restore an enforceable Federal death penalty, to curb the abuse of habeas corpus, to reform the exclusionary rule, to combat criminal violence involving ﬁ rearms, to protect witnesses and other participants in the criminal justice system for violence and intimidation, to address the problem of gangs and serious juvenile offenders, to combat terrorism, to combat sexual violence and child abuse, to provide for drug testing of offenders in the criminal justice process, to secure the right of victims and defendants to equal justice without regard to race or color, to enhance the rights of crime victims, and for other purposes. Referred jointly to the Committees on the Judiciary; Ways and Means; Public Works and Transportation; Energy and Commerce; and Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. March 12, 1991. (Presidential Message No. 26).

76 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence as adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2076. May 1, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 1189).

77 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims as adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. May 1, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 1190).

78 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure as adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. May 1, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 1191).

79 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure as adopted by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. May 1, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 1192).

80 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure prescribed by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2075. May 1, 1991. (Executive Communication No. 1193).

124 Proposed Legislation—“Post-Employment Restriction Technical Correction Act of 1991”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend section 207, title 18, United States Code, to make certain technical corrections to the post-employment restrictions applicable to former senior ofﬁ cials in the executive and legislative branches. July 29, 1991. (Presidential Message No. 72).

175 Proceedings of the 39th Annual National Convention of the Veterans of World War I of the United States; Daytona Beach, Florida—September 9–11, 1991. January 3, 1992. (Executive Communication No. 2504).

185 Proposed Legislation—Access to Justice Act of 1992. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled “Access to Justice Act of 1992”. February 4, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 104).

188 The Constitution of the United States of America. February 6, 1992.

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282 The FREEDOM Support Act of 1992. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a legislative proposal entitled the “Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act for 1992”. Referred jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs; Agriculture; Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs; the Judiciary; and Ways and Means. April 3, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 194).

318 Proposed Legislation “Fair Labor Standards in Congress Act of 1992”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to provide greater accountability in government by bringing Congress within the scope of certain laws presently covering the private sector, the executive branch, or both. Referred jointly to the Committees on Education and Labor; the Judiciary; House Administration; Post Ofﬁ ce and Civil Service; and Government Operations. April 9, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 230).

321 Proposed Legislation—Job Training 2000 Act. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled, “Job Training 2000 Act”. Referred jointly to the Committees on Education and Labor; Ways and Means; Veterans’ Affairs; Agriculture; and the Judiciary. April 28, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 233).

355 Proposed Legislation—“The Health Care Liability Reform and Quality of Care Improvement Act of 1992”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to improve the health care delivery system and ensure access to affordable quality health care through reduced liability costs and improved quality of care, and for other purposes. Referred jointly to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. July 2, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 259).

402 Proposed Legislation—Violent Crime Control Act of 1992. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled, the “Violent Crime Control Act of 1992”. September 30, 1992. (Presidential Message No. 281).

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