April 7, 1983 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 7701 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Thursday, April7, 1983

The House met at 11 a.m., and was WASHINGTON, D.C., April 7, 1983. Mr. SCHAEFER appeared at the bar called to order by the Speaker pro Hon. THoMAs P. O'NEILL, Jr., of the House and took the oath of tempore

0 This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., 0 1407 is 2:07 p.m. e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by the Member on the floor. • 7702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 7, 1983 DmEcrmG CUffiK OF T~ Mr. PICKLE. The gentleman is cor­ in the proposed subparagraph <7> of the Social Security Act TIONS m ENROLLMENT OF Mr. CONABLE. Mr. Speaker, I with­ of such section H.R. 1900, THE SOCIAL SECURI­ draw my reservation of objection. 113), strike out "the preceding paragraphs TY Acr AMENDMENTS OF 1983 That is my understanding about the of this subsection" in both the first and second sentences and insert in lieu thereof Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, I send to concurrent resolution, and I think it "paragraph <1> of this subsection"; the desk a concurrent resolution in the proposed subparagraph of Con. Res. 102) directing the Clerk of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is such section 215<7>, strike out "24 years" the House of Representatives to make there objection to the request of the and insert in lieu thereof "25 years"; corrections in the enrollment of H.R. gentleman from Texas add quotation marks at the end of the 1900, to assure the solvency of the There was no objection. proposed paragraph (5) of section 215 of The Clerk read the concurrent reso­ the Social Security Act of such section 113>; and the medicare reimbursement of hospi­ lution, as follows: H. CON. RES. 102 in the proposed paragraph <9> of tals, to extend the Federal supplemen­ section 215(!) of the Social Security Act tal compensation program, and for Resolved by the House of Representatives of such section other purposes, and ask unanimous (the Senate concurring), That in the enroll­ 113), insert "(notwithstanding paragraph <4> ment of the bill " after "shall be recom­ consent for its immediate consider­ solvency of the Social Security Trust Funds, ation. puted". to reform the medicare reimbursement of <5> In section 114 of the bill, after subsec­ The Clerk read the title of the con­ hospitals, to extend the Federal supplemen­ tion (b), add the following new subsection: current resolution. tal compensation program, and for other (c)(l) Paragraphs <2> and <3> of section The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is purposes, the Clerk of the House of Repre­ 202 of such Act are each amended by there objection to the request of the sentatives shall make the corrections speci­ striking out "age 72" and inserting in lieu gentleman from Texas? fied in the succeeding sections of this con­ thereof "age 70". current resolution. <2> The amendments made by paragraph Mr. CONABLE. Mr. Speaker, reserv­ SEc. 2. In title I of the bill, make the fol- ing the right to object, I have looked lowing corrections: <1 > shall apply with respect to increment at this concurrent resolution and I (1) In section 101 of the bill­ months in calendar years after 1983. (6) In section 121 of the bill, in the pro­ would like to engage in a brief dialog in subsection O>- posed paragraph (1) of section 86(b) of the (i) in the proposed subparagraph of with the distinguished gentleman Internal Revenue Code of 1954 of such section 121), add a As I understand it, its purpose is to strike out "before or after" and insert in lieu thereof "before, on, or after", and period at the end of subparagraph . correct some provisions of the social (ii) in the proposed clause of such sec­ <7> In section 122 of the bill- security bill passed just before the tion 210(a)(5), strike out "United States Dis­ in subsection , in the proposed Easter recess before its enrollment be­ trict Court" and insert in lieu thereof paragraph (3) of section 37 of the Inter­ cause under the pressure of time there "United States district court"; and nal Revenue Code of 1954, indent the last were some typographical and other in subsection (b)(l), in the proposed 4 ems clerical errors made in the final prepa­ subparagraph of section 3121(b)(5) of so as to align with subparagraph ; and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, strike in subsection <7>, reset the quoted ration. Members, I believe, will recall material in 10-point light-face type for table that we were under considerable pres­ out "before or after" and insert in lieu thereof "before, on, or after". of contents. sure at that time in that the confer­ <2> In section 102 of the bill, strike out <8> In the first section 125 of the bill ence ended a very short period of time "after January 1, 1984" in subsection O> and insert in lieu thereof "after plans), strike out "medical schools" in sub­ conference report. December 31, 1983". section B> In subsection <4>- (B) Redesignate the second section 125 of clerical errors, they are all clerical (i) in the proposed subparagraph in the proposed subparagraph (F)(i) in subsection <2>, strike out Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, will the of such section 215(1)(1), strike out "as of clause (iii) and insert in lieu thereof the fol­ gentleman yield? the beginning of such year," the second lowing: Mr. CONABLE. I yield to the gentle­ place it appears, and (iii) by inserting before the period at the of end thereof the following: " in subsection (d)(l), in the proposed redeemed by the lending fund in order to Nothing further needs to be added. clause (iii) of section 215(i)(2)(C) of the make the loan>"; This concurrent resolution simply Social Security Act- in the proposed subparagraph makes several technical and clerical WD of section 201(1)(3) of the Social corrections in the enrollment of the after "OASDI fund ratio", Security Act <3> of such section 142), strike out "re­ insert in lieu thereof "the preceding calen­ duced" and all that follows down through Amendments of 1983. dar year", and "Hospital Insurance Trust Fund,"; The bill was considered in a very (iii) strike out "that year"" and insert in in subsection <2>, strike out short time and these are simply tech­ lieu thereof "the current calendar year"; clause and insert in lieu thereof the fol­ nical and clerical corrections that need in subsection (d)(2), strike out "section lowing: to be made to accompany that bill. 111(b)(l)", "section 111(b)(2)", and "sections (iii) by inserting before the period at the There are no substantive changes. 111(b)(2)" and insert in lieu thereof "section end thereof the following: " in subsection (e), strike out "1984" redeemed by the lending fund in order to I understand it, Mr. Speaker, before anc. insert in lieu thereof "1983"; and make the loan>"; the enrollment of the bill and its for­ in subsection (f), strike out "1985" and and warding to the White House for such insert in lieu thereof "1984". in the proposed subparagraph action as the President may take on it. <4> In section 113 of the bill- of section 1817<3> of the Social April 7, 1983 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 7703 Security Act in such subsection . strike out (b)(3)(B) of such section 142), strike out "re­ to reimburse such Trust Funds in the total "(as amended by this Act)". duced" and all that follows down through amount of all checks Redesignate sections 326 and 327 of "Disability Insurance Trust Fund,". thereon> which he and the Secretary of the bill as sections 325 and 326, respectively. <11> In section 143 of the bill- Health and Human Services jointly deter­ <8> Redesignate section 328 of the bill as in the proposed subsection of sec­ mine to be unnegotiated benefit checks, to section 327; and- tion 709 of the Social Security Act- the extent provided in advance in appropria­ in subsection <2> of such section, (i) strike out "Fund," where it first ap­ tion Acts. After any amounts authorized by strike out "subsection (p)" and insert in lieu pears and insert in lieu thereof "Fund and", this subsection have been transferred to a thereof "the subsection

which was added and Trust Fund with respect to any benefit by Public Law 95-472"; and insert "in the balance ratio" after check, the provisions of paragraphs <3> and in both paragraph <1> and paragraph "such inadequacy" where it first appears; <4> of section 20l of the Social Security <2> of subsection of such section- and Act of this sec­ (i) strike out "after" and insert in lieu in the proposed subsection of such tion> shall be applicable to such check. thereof "after and below", and section 709, strike out "section 201<1>" <2> As used in paragraph <1), the term reset the proposed new sentence to where it appears in paragraphs <1> and (2) "unnegotiated benefit checks" means begin full measure flush. and insert in lieu thereof "section 201(1) or checks for benefits under title II of the (9) Redesignate section 329 of the bill as 1817(j)". Social Security Act which are issued prior to section 328; and in subsection of such <12> In section 151 of the bill- the twenty-fourth month following the section strike out ", as amended by this Act, in the proposed paragraph <1) of sec­ month in which this Act is enacted, which is" and insert in lieu thereof "(as amended tion 217(g) of the Social Security Act <2> of this Act> is further". tained in subsection of such section 151), following the date on which they were <10) In section 335 of the bill, after "exist­ strike out "Social Security Act Amend­ issued, and with respect to which no trans­ ing under" in subsection , insert "the ments" each place it appears fers have previously been made in accord­ Social Security Act on or after the date of and insert in lieu thereof "Social Security ance with the first sentence of such para­ the enactment of this Act.". Amendments"; and graph. <11> In section 336 of the bill in the last sentence of the proposed <14) Redesignate section 154 of the bill as certificates to prevent erroneous benefit paragraph (2) of such section 217(g) of such section 151), On page 10, strike out lines 14 and 15 and proposed subsection of section 205 of the strike out "compensate for" and insert in insert in lieu thereof the following: Social Security Act- lieu thereof "take into account". <15) Redesignate section 155 of the bill as add "and" after the semicolon at the <13) Redesignate section 153 of the bill·as section 154; and, in the matter proposed to end of paragraph <1 >; and section 152, and amend such section to read be inserted in the matter proposed to be in­ strike out "<1)", "(2)", and "(3)" in as follows: serted by subsections , (b), and of such paragraph and insert in lieu thereof ACCOUNTING FOR CERTAIN UNNEGOTIATED section, insert after "reasonable" the follow­ "(i)", "(ii)", and "(iii)", respectively. CHECKS FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE SOCIAL SE­ ing: ":Provided, That the certification shall <12> In section 338 of the bill, strike out CURITY PROGRAM not refer to economic assumptions underly­ "filing" in the last sentence and insert in SEC. 152. Section 201 of the Social Se­ ing the Trustee's report". lieu thereof "submission". curity Act is amended by adding at the end SEc. 3. In title II of the bill, make the fol­ <13) In section 339 of the bill, in the pro­ thereof the following new subsection: lowing corrections: in paragraphs and posed subsection of section 202 of the " The Secretary of the Treasury <2> of section 20l" after "(c)". of such section 339)- identification of each check issued for bene­ SEc. 4. In title III of the bill, make the fol­ strike out the comma after "under fits under this title that has not been pre­ lowing corrections: this section" in paragraph <1> of such sub­ sented for payment by the close of the sixth <1 > In section 306 of the bill, strike out section ; and month following the month of its issuance. "section 30l<9> and strike out "under this section" in para­ "(2) The Secretary of the Treasury shall, insert in lieu thereof "section 30l of such subsection and insert on a monthly basis, credit each of the Trust <2> In section 309 of the bill, strike out in lieu thereof "under this section or section Funds for the amount of all benefit checks "section 30l and 223". (including interest thereon> drawn on such insert in lieu thereof "section 30l<7>". <14> In section 341 of the bill- Trust Fund more than 6 months previously (3) In section 321 of the bill, in the pro­ in subsection , strike out "by in­ but not presented for payment and not pre­ posed clause of section 210 of the serting before the period at the end of the viously credited to such Trust Fund, to the Social Security Act of such section 321>, strike out the final insert in lieu thereof the following: "in the Acts. semicolon and insert in lieu thereof a first sentence, by striking out 'Secretary of "(3) If a benefit check is presented for comma. Health, Education, and Welfare, all ex offi­ payment to the Treasury and the amount (4) In section 322 of the bill, strike out "is cio' and inserting in lieu thereof 'Secretary thereof has been previously credited pursu­ amended" in subsection and insert in of Health and Human Services, all ex offi­ ant to paragraph <2> to one of the Trust lieu thereof "(as amended by sections 32l cio, and"; Funds, the Secretary of the Treasury shall and 323<2> of this Act> is further amend­ in subsection , strike out "by in­ nevertheless pay such check, if otherwise ed". serting before the period at the end of the proper, recharge such Trust Fund, and (5) In section 323 of the bill­ first sentence the following: ', and" and notify the Secretary of Health and Human in subsection <2>- insert in lieu thereof the following: "in the Services. (i) strike out "is amended" and insert in first sentence, by striking out 'Secretary of "(4) A benefit check bearing a current lieu thereof "(as amended by section Health, Education, and Welfare, all ex offi­ date may be issued to an individual who did 124<3> of this Act> is further amended", cio' and inserting in lieu thereof 'Secretary not negotiate the original benefit check and and of Health and Human Services, all ex offi­ who surrenders such check for cancellation (ii) in the proposed paragraph <10) of sec­ cio, and"; and if the Secretary of the Treasury determines tion 2ll of the Social Security Act, strike in subsection (c)(l), strike out "by in­ it is necessary to effect proper payment of out "the exclusion" and insert in lieu there­ serting before the period at the end of the benefits.". of "The exclusion", and strike out "and" im­ first sentence the following: ', and" and (b) The amendment made by subsection mediately after the semicolon; and insert in lieu thereof the following: "in the shall apply with respect to all checks for in subsection <2>, in the pro­ first sentence, by striking out 'Secretary of benefits under title II of the Social Security posed paragraph <10> of such section Health, Education, and Welfare, all ex offi­ Act which are issued on or after the first 21l- cio' and inserting in lieu thereof 'Secretary day of the twenty-fourth month following (i) strike out "in the case" and insert in of Health and Human Services, all ex offi­ the month in which this Act is enacted. lieu thereof "In the case", and cio, and". The Secretary of the Treasury shall (ii) strike out "and" immediately after the <15) Redesignate section 344 of the bill as transfer from the general fund of the Treas­ semicolon. section 343; and- ury to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors (6) In section 324 of the bill- (A) reset the center heading of such sec­ Insurance Trust Fund and to the Federal in subsection , strike out "is tion in small caps ; and month following the month in which this amended by section 10l of this Act> is in subsection of such section, strike Act is enacted and in each of the succeeding further amended"; and out "this Part" and "Senate Committee on

11-059 0-87-32 (Pt. 6) 7704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 7, 1983 Finance" and insert in lieu thereof "this sec­ the Social Security Act, insert "promulgat­ SECRETARY WATT AND THE tion" and "Committee on Finance of the ed" before "specifically". BEACH BOYS Senate", respectively. <9> In section 602 of the bill, in <16> Redesignate section 345 of the bill as proposed subparagraph of section <1> of the Social Security Act- and was given permission to address such section in small caps (striking out the insert "Federal Hospital Insurance" the House for 1 minute and to revise subheading "reorganization">. before "Trust Fund", and and extend his remarks.> <17> Redesignate section 346 of the bill as insert "of such reviews" before the Mr. DOWNEY of New York. Mr. section 345. comma at the end. Speaker, I was deeply troubled, as I <18> Redesignate section 347 of the bill as (10) In section 602<2> of the bill, strike section 346; and in paragraph (2) of the pro­ know other Members of Congress and posed section 710 of the Social Security Act out "services>" and insert in lieu thereof people all across this country are, to . strike out "services". learn that Secretary Watt has substi­ "". <11) In section 602(g) of the bill, in pro­ tuted Wayne Newton for the Beach <19> Redesignate section 348 of the bill as posed paragraph <4> of section 1876(g) of Boys. section 347; and in subsection of such the Social Security Act, insert ", if applica­ Mr. Speaker, the only reason that section strike out all that follows "shall ble," after "section 1886, or" and strike out this could be is because Secretary apply" and insert in lieu thereof "only with "or as applicable". Watt has not heard the Beach Boys. respect to taxable years beginning after De­ (12) In subparagraphs and of sec­ cember 1989, and only in the case of individ­ tion 602 of the bill, in the matters pro­ So I am today sending him my own uals who have attained retirement age of the Social Secu­ Social Security Act, strike out "section overuse-"Good Vibrations, The Best rity Act>.". 1886(d)" and insert in lieu thereof "subsec­ of the Beach Boys." And it is my hope SEc. 5. In title V of the bill, make the fol­ tion or (d) of section 1886" each place it that he will recant and call them back, lowing correction: in section 522, in appears. Mr. Speaker, because the idea of lis­ clause of paragraph <3> of section (13) In section 602<2> of the bill, tening to "Danke SchOn" over the 202(a) of the Federal-State Extended Unem­ insert closing quotation marks after "locat­ Mall instead of "Sail On, Sailor," ployment Compensation Act of 1970 " and insert And if Secretary Watt does not SEc. 6. In title VI of the bill, make the fol­ in lieu thereof " In section 601(b)(9) of the bill- 05) In section 602(1)(2) of the bill, in the permanent surfing safari. strike out "amending" and insert in lieu thereof "repealing", and sentence proposed to be added at the end of strike out "to read as follows" and section 1866<1> of the Social Security Act, insert in lieu thereof "and by inserting after strike out "terminates" and insert in lieu paragraph (5), effective with respect to cost thereof "is terminated". SALUTE TO WORLD WAR II reporting periods beginning on or after Oc­ (16) In section 603<2> of the bill, WOMEN POW'S tober 1, 1983, the following new paragraph insert "on" before "classes of hospitals". (17) In section 603<3> of the bill, In section 601<3> of the bill, in strike out the comma after "title". the proposed paragraph <4> of section (18) In section 603(b)(2) of the bill, strike for 1 minute and to revise and extend 1886 of the Social Security Act, strike out out " insert in lieu thereof "Social Security " In section 60l of the bill, in sub­ after "August 1982". the equal rights Amendment, the most paragraphs and of the pro­ (19) In section 605 of the bill, strike out popular argument against the amend­ posed subsection of section 1886 of "102" in subsection insert in lieu thereof ment was the women and combat the Social Security Act, strike out "Social "102(b)". issue. The opponents claimed that if Security Act Amendments" and insert in (20) In section 606(a) of the bill­ lieu thereof "Social Security Amendments" insert "(1)" after "Sec. 606. in proposed subsection O> and sub­ go through all the hardships of war in­ <3> In section 601 of the bill, in pro­ section <3> of section 1839 of the Social cluding being captured. posed clause of subsection <2> of Security Act, strike out "who have attained Well, as Judy Mann points out in section 1886 of the Social Security Act, retirement age" and insert in lieu thereof the Washington Post, women do not strike out "and region". "age 65 and over"; and need the ERA to be a POW. These <4> In section 601 of the bill, in pro­ amend su~paragraph of paragraph women were not protected by the Con­ posed subparagraph of subsection <2> (3) of such section of the bill to read as fol­ of section 1886 of the Social Security Act, stitution, they had no ERA, but their insert a comma after "proportion". lows: country called and they answered. It is <5> In section 601 of the bill, in pro­ Section 1839(e) of such Act of subsection (d)(4) designated> is amended- ative of the spirit of American women. of section 1886 of the Social Security Act, (i) by striking out "(c)", "(c)(l)", and I would like to salute these women for insert a comma after "thereafter". "(c)(3)" and inserting in lieu thereof "(a)", their courage and for reminding us <6> In section 601 of the bill, in pro­ "(a)(l)", and "<3>", respectively, that patriotism knows no gender. posed clause (ii) of subsection <5> of (ii) by striking out "June 1983" in para­ section 1886 of the Social Security Act, graph (1 > and inserting in lieu thereof "De­ [From the Washington Post, Mar. 6, 19831 cember 1983", and insert "with the target and DRG percent­ HEROINES ages determined under paragraph (i)" (iii) by striking out "July 1985" and insert­ after "clause (i) of that paragraph". ing in lieu thereof "January 1986" each <7> In section 601 of the bill, in pro­ place it appears. Mary Harrington Nelson was a Navy nurse posed subsection of section 1886 of the (21) In section 607 of the bill, strike out stationed at an American base in the Philip­ Social Security Act- "(z)" and insert in lieu thereof "(2)". plnes when it was attacked by the Japanese, strike out "hereafter" and insert in SEc. 7. Conform the table of contents in the day after Pearl Harbor. Within a lieu thereof "hereinafter" both places it ap­ section 101 of the bill to reflect the changes month, she was captured by the Japanese pears in paragraph <2>; made pursuant to the preceding provisions and spent the next three years in an intern­ strike out "selected" in paragraph (2) of this concurrent resolution. ment camp, one of only 81 American mili­ and insert in lieu thereof "appointed"; and tary women to be taken prisoner of war. strike out "but not ltmlted to" each The concurrent resolution was The women-most of whom were Army place it appears in paragraph <6>. agreed to. and Navy nurses-were stationed in Bata&n, <8> In section 602<3> of the bill, in pro­ A motion to reconsider was laid on Corregidor and other Philippine Islands posed paragraph <14) of section 1862 of the table. when the war began, and America was April 7, 1983 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 7705 losing. Sixty of them are still living and sev­ year later when my father died. It was FUNDING SHOULD NOT GO TO eral, including Mary Nelson of McLean and shock. We pushed ourselves to the limit." MX MISSILE Ruby Bradley of Falls Church, live in the Mary Harrington married a U.S. govern­ Washington area. ment employee who was interned with her. weapons, we have no need for a first­ BUDGET Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. strike capability. Moreover, this capa­ Speaker, I rise today to register my bility would eliminate the one stabiliz­ office of Deak-Perera, said: "Sales have Mr. WATKINS. Yes, that is our in­ risen 400 percent over last week. It is not LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM tention. Also, Mr. Speaker, conference only the traditional gold investor who recog­ announced later. time buyers." Another Deak-Perera dealer, Bruce Hitch­ Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I have man in Los Angeles, boasts "an increase of asked for this time for the purpose of inquiring of the acting majority leader ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY, 60 percent in .Krugerrand sales over the pre­ APRIL 11, 1983 vious week. Recognizing this fortuitous the program for next week. buying opportunity, gold investors are pur­ I might observe, also, Mr. Speaker, Mr. WATKINS. Mr. Speaker, I ask chasing Krugerrands to average the cost of that the gentleman serving in that unanimous consent that when the their investments." acting role is also the son-in-law of our House adjourns today it adjourn to In the South, Jonathan Kern, director of visiting chaplain for the day. So meet at noon on Monday next. operations of the New Orleans-based Kru­ gerrand Corp., a prominent retail outlet, having gotten ourselves prayed off to The SPEAKER pro tempore

I 7716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 7, 1983 memory of the Holocaust must remind Mr. PHILIP M. CRANE. I yield to horror from ever happening again, it all of us that peace and freedom-the the gentleman from Michigan. is essential that we never, never goals of a self-governing republic­ Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. I thank the forget. cannot be gained or maintained cheap­ gentleman for yielding. Mr. GREEN. I thank the gentleman ly. Our acknowledgment of this pris­ Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join from Michigan for his comments. tine truth offers Holocaust survivors the gentleman from New York in saying a few words about the gentleman yield? tives and friends did not perish in the meaning of the coming event. Mr. GREEN. I yield to my colleague vain. On Sunday, our house is going to be on the Appropriations Committee, the We share citizenship in the most blessed by a visit from three people gentleman from Pennsylvania . Under a previ­ victims of this sickness. I find this ous order of the House, the gentleman 0 1215 travesty unconscionable. Sadly, the in­ from Iowa , the President has legitima­ collective restraint and the enhance­ cal posturing. Now is the time to dees­ tized from a conservative perspective ment of international institutions of calate rhetoric and stop the nonsense the notion of reducing rather than conflict resolution. Just as 16th centu­ of name calling. Global survival re­ simply limiting arms. Second, by back­ ry barons gave way to the kingship of quires that at a minimum we posit ing off this past week from his initial nationalities. 20th century statesmen sanity on the Soviet side and recognize zero-option proposal in the INF talks, must come to understand the inelucta­ that mutual self-interest demands a he has registered a degree of flexibil­ bility of global responsibilities. forthcoming approach to arms control. ity that has been absent to date from A maginot line mentality which re­ Einstein once remarked that un­ his negotiating posture. The Russians fuses to recognize that there is no leashing the power of the atom has would be well advised to forget their shield mightier than the nuclear changed everything except our way of pride and respond pragmatically. They sword undercuts any rationalization thinking. Time is running out on our have as much, if not more, to lose for arms control. It leads not only to ability to control space-age weapons. If from ideological intransigence. questioning of the desirability of seek­ "Star Wars" is to remain fiction, It has been noted by many that ing future arms agreements, but to a statesmanship must catch up to the President Reagan has more potential reappraisal of past ones. realities of modem science. to reach arms control agreements than To date, arms control advocates have One of the foremost principles of a President perceived to be more liber­ criticized the President for not pursu- arms control is that it is far easier and al, because he commands the respect 7734 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 7, 1983 of those who might be expected to grow by at least 20 percent in the and Farmers Home section 515 pro­ object to serious arms control. Like 1980's. Today, more than 1 in every 5 grams, have provided thousands of Nixon going to China, Ronald Reagan American households is elderly or new housing opportunities for elderly can go to the Moon on arms control. headed by an elderly adult. people each year. In so doing, these The President's critics must under­ Elderly households are generally programs also served the dual purpose stand that administration initiatives­ poorer and more likely to live in sub­ of freeing existing housing for use by the proposal of a one-third reduction standard housing than the rest of the younger families. In many instances in nuclear warheads; the zero-option population. Nearly 16 percent of all el­ the elderly live in housing that is INF position; the recent draft conven­ derly people live on incomes below the better suited to the needs of younger tion on chemical weapons; and, most Nation's poverty level. Over half of all families. By providing housing better importantly, the willingness to stay at elderly households (54.3 percent> live suited to elderly needs, we also pro­ the bargaining table-represent a first on income at 50 percent or less of the mote turnover in our housing markets step. The President's supporters, how­ Nation's median family income. and make more efficient use of our ex­ ever, must understand that the suc­ In addition, more than 40 percent of isting housing stock. cessful conclusion of any agreement the elderly households live in housing Unfortunately, our capacity to pro­ will take greater flexibility and profes­ that dates at least to the 1930's, with mote new housing opportunities for sionalism than has so far been evi­ nearly half occupying units that have the elderly has been seriously weak­ denced. Perspective is demanded on all been identified as either inadequate or ened by recent budget cuts. During sides, but global patience is wearing substandard. the current fiscal year, the level of thin. An increasing number of the elderly new construction under the section Swords can no longer be blunted by are also living alone. Contrary to the 202 program will decline to only 14,000 shields. They must, as Scripture im­ popular conception, only 5 percent of units. No new construction has been plores, be beaten into plowshares. persons over age 65 live in nursing homes or other institutions; while less authorized under either the HUD's than 15 percent live with children or section 8 or public housing programs. 0 1230 other relatives. It is argued that the In addition, the level of new construc­ HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY percentage of institutionalized elderly tion under FmHA's section 515 pro­ AND HANDICAPPED ACT OF 1983 would be even lower if adequate hous­ gram has declined, with the program ing and services were available. Today, targeted for elimination next year. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Congress thus finds itself in the ex­ a previous order of the House, the gen­ nearly half of all elderly households consist of one person, and most of tremely difficult position of attempt­ tleman from New York Provide applicants for 202 loans in this revised section 202 program. An handicapped frees up existing units for oc­ the 1982 funding cycle that were rejected additional 18,000 units would also be cupancy by lower income families, including because of religious references in their arti­ available under a supplemental pro­ homeownership opportunities suitable for cles of incorporation or bylaws the opportu­ gram involving partial funding and ad­ such families; that housing opportunities nity to apply for a comparable number of for the growing population of moderate units in the fiscal year 1983 or 1984 funding ministrative support from State hous­ income elderly and handicapped should be cycles. ing agencies. The financing and oper­ enhanced as part of a program for the lower All the provisions of subsection (b), other ating subsidy mechanism for the State income elderly and handicapped; and that than the provisions described in (5) and (8) program would be similar, but the expansion of the section 202 program will above, will be applicable to both the current level of Federal assistance would be re­ promote the provision of supportive services and revised programs. duced and the program would permit for elderly and handicapped tenants. The Section 4 revises and expands the section profitmaking as well as nonprofit purpose of the bill is to serve the needs of 202 program with respect to funds approved the elderly and handicapped primarily in appropriation Acts for fiscal years begin­ sponsors. through a single, cost efficient program and ning after September 30, 1983. Together, these two programs-the supplementary assistance where appropri­ Subsection (a) provides for financial as­ revised section 202 and the State hous­ ate. sistance to private nonprofit corporations, ing component-would provide 36,000 Section 3 makes numerous amendments to consumer cooperatives, and public bodies or units of new elderly and handicapped the current section 202 loan program. Some agencies in amounts up to the total develop­ housing. It would do this with less of these changes will affect only loans made ment costs of rental or cooperative housing long-term budget authority than cur­ or to be made under section 202 with funds and related facilities for elderly or handi­ rently provided in the fiscal year 1984 approved in appropriation Acts through capped families. Public housing authorities fiscal year 1983, while other changes will be receiving assistance exclusively under the budget for only 14,000 units of section applicable to the revised program as well. U.S. Housing Act of 1937 would also be eligi­ 202 housing. Subsection amends section 202 to place ble to develop and own a project under this This proposal was developed with a cap on the loan interest rate (plus allow­ program. The same entities plus limited the assistance of several national orga­ ances for administrative expenses and prob­ profit sponsors would also be eligible for as­ nizations representing the interest of able losses) of 9.25 percent. With this sistance covering up to 75 per cent of the de­ the elderly, including the Ad Hoc Coa­ amendment the rate could not exceed the velopment cost of such projects if a state or lition for Housing for the Elderly, the lesser of 9.25 percent or the average interest local housing agency provides part of the fi­ American Association of Homes for rate on outstanding obligations of the nancing. The housing agency would admin­ United States for the preceding year (plus ister the program to the maximum extent the Aging and the National Housing the allowances mentioned above>. A similar practicable. Construction of all projects Conference. These and other groups provision was contained in the Continuing would have to be undertaken in an economi­ have reviewed the legislation and en­ Resolution enacted on December 21, 1982, cal manner and without elaborate or ex­ dorse its provisions. for loans closed in fiscal year 1983. The cap travagant design or materials. Mr. Speaker, I strongly believe we on the rate would apply to all loans closed Instead of interest bearing, amortized must begin to reduce Federal spending after September 30, 1983. This provision will loans currently used under the 202 program, if we are to bring interest rates down not be relevant to the assistance provided assistance would be in the form of deferred and stimulate economic recovery. under the revised program for which there payment, noninterest bearing advances. are no interest charges or fees. Under current law, the debt service on the However, this does not have to be Subsection (b) makes several amendments loans is paid by HUD through the section 8 done at the expense of essential pro­ to section 202 to provide statutory guidance rental assistance program. The advances grams for the poor and the elderly. I to HUD. These amendments- would be repayable by the owner after offer this proposal as an example of (!) Prohibit HUD from requiring more twenty years unless the project continued to how it is possible to maintain, and than 25 percent of the units in a 202 project serve a substantially similar population of even expand, our current commit­ to be efficiencies; elderly and handicapped families, in which ments without necessarily increasing <2> Prohibit general limitations or prefer­ case a portion of the advance could be for­ spending. In short, we can do more ences on the number of units in a project or given each year and the entire advance the number of units developed by a single could be forgiven by the end of forty years. with less money and at the same time sponsor; During the initial twenty-year period, at actually improve upon our current ef­ (3) Codify the current practice, with re­ least 75 per cent of the units in any project forts. spect to a nonprofit organization, by requir­ must be made available to elderly or handi­ I recommend this legislation to the ing a minimum refundable capital invest­ capped families that qualify as "lower House and include the following sec­ ment of no more than $10,000 and by pro­ income" (with incomes not in excess of 80 tion-by-section summary in the hibiting any required equity participr.tion per ·cent of the median income for the area RECORD: by such entities; for the particular size family). (4) Permit the sponsor to voluntarily con­ Subsection (b) authorizes income from HOUSING FOR THE El.DERLY AND HANDICAPPED tribute its own funds for additional amen­ outstanding 202 loans to be used to cover in­ ACT OF 1983 ities in the project; creases in loans, subject to approval in ap­ General Purpose: A bill to amend and re· (5) Prevent the discontinuance of meals propriation Acts. Under current law, both authorize certain Federal laws to enhance programs currently operating in many 202 borrowing authority and fund income is housing opportunities for elderly and handi­ facilities; available for such purposes. capped households by expanding assistance (6) Require that per unit development Subsection (b) also authorizes appropria­ to meet the needs of the elderly and handi­ cost limits, which are administratively es­ tions for the revised 202 program for fiscal capped under a consolidated, more cost-ef­ tablished, be determined taking into consid­ year 1984: $880,000,000 to sponsors eligible fective Section 202 program and by provid­ eration the design features necessary to for assistance covering 100 per cent of devel­ ing supplemental assistance under other meet the needs of elderly and handicapped opment costs, and $660,000,000 to sponsors programs. residents, and that these limits be adjusted eligible for assistance covering 75 per cent

11-059 0-87-33 (Pt. 6) 7736 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 7, 1983 of development cost. These amounts would will contiDue to apply to projects with loans Instead our Government should be sufficient to assist 18,000 units in each or loan reservations using authority in ap­ work to eliminate poverty in the coun­ category or a total of 36,000 units. Appropri­ propriation Acts for fiscal years prior to try, to put an end to the numerous ated funds would be available until expend­ 1984. human rights violations in the region, ed. Section 5 amends section 202 of the Hous­ Subsection (c) and (d) make conforming ing Act of 1959 to facilitate the sale of and most importantly, to take the ini­ changes to eliminate references to "loans" homes owned by elderly or handicapped tiative to achieve a negotiated settle­ in those provisions in section 202 that will families moving to projects assisted under ment involving all parties. The final be also applicable to the revised program of section 202. These homes would be sold to answer to the repression in El Salva­ deferred payment advances. lower income families (income not in excess dor is free elections with the widest Subsection (e) provides for additional as­ of 80 percent of median income for the possible participation, and with the si­ sistance to projects financed under section area) with temporary assistance under this multaneous withdrawal of all foreign 202 that may be necessary to maintain their section. Assistance would be in the form of lower income characteristics. monthly homeownership expense payments influence. The United States should Rents wrong with El Salvador that a military vic­ cidedly Catholic coloration. History reeks of men who were willing to die tory cannot cure. We disagree with both The center has traditionally been a cre­ for false causes, and willing to die for a. sei­ groups. Handing the country over to the ation of the middle class, and the Christian zure of power. Leninists along the Lempa would damage El Democrats of El Salvador are no exception. The right, including officials of our gov­ Salvador and the United States, and so They came upon the scene as the political ernment, turns out dominoes, and fantasies would destroying the country in the at­ and intellectual corollary of the successful of a final showdown with Communism. We tempt to liquidate them. It seems obvious industrialization of some of the Salvadoran have heard this before, too. But global that El Salvador has both a military and a economy. Mr. SoLARZ, for 60 minutes, today. 7738 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 7, 1983 Mr. RoDINO, for 15 minutes, today. Federal departments and agencies of public No. 97-959; to the Committee on Appropria­ Mr. LUNDINE, for 15 minutes, today. lands controlled by the Bureau of Land tions. Mr. MONTGOMERY, for 10 minutes, Management, Department of the Interior; 805. A letter from the Acting General today. to the Committee on Interior and Insular Counsel, U.S. General Accounting Office, Affairs. Mr. ANNUNZIO, for 10 minutes, today. transmitting a report on the status of budget authority that was proposed for re­ scission, but for which Congress failed to EXTENSION OF REMARKS ADJOURNMENT pass a rescission bill; to the Committee on Appropriations. By unanimous consent, permission Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Mr. Speak­ er, I move that the House do now ad­ 806. A letter from the Secretary of De­ to revise and extend remarks was fense, transmitting a supplemental report granted to: journ. regarding contracts for the procurement of ; to the Committee on Armed clude extraneous matter:) p.m.) under its previous order, the Services. Mr. GEKAS. House adjourned until Monday, April 807. A letter from the Secretary of De­ 11, 1983, at 12 o'clock noon. fense, transmitting a supplemental report Mr. CoRCORAN in two instances. regarding a contract for the procurement of Mr. CLINGER in three instances. a major defense system, pursuant to 10 Mr. BROOMFIELD in two instances. CONTRACTUAL ACTIONS, CALEN­ U.S.C. 139(b); to the Committee on Armed Mr. GILMAN. DAR YEAR 1982, TO FACILI­ Services. Mr. MOORHEAD. TATE NATIONAL DEFENSE 808. A letter from the Secretary of De­ Mr. LENT. fense, transmitting a supplemental report Mr. RUDD. The Clerk of the House of Repre­ regarding a contract for the procurement of Mr. McGRATH in two instances. sentatives submits the following a major defense system, pursuant to 10 Mr. GREEN. report for printing in the CoNGREs­ U.S.C. 1396; to the Committee on Armed Mr. KRAMER. SIONAL RECORD pursuant to section Services. 4(b) of Public Law 85-804: 809. A letter from the Secretary of De­ Mr. PORTER. fense, transmitting a report on the technol­ Mr. McKINNEY. OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, ogy transfer control program, pursuant to Mr. HUNTER. Washington, D.C., March 25, 1983. 10 U.S.C. 138; to the Committee on Mr. MORRISON of Washington. Hon. THOMAS P. O'NEILL, Jr., Armed Services. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Speaker of the House of Representatives, 810. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Mr. LUJAN. Washington, D.C. Secretary of Defense, transmitting the Mr. DUNCAN. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: In compliance with annual report for calendar year 1982 on ex­ Mr. WORTLEY. Section 4 of Public Law 85-804, the calen­ traordinary contractural actions to facilitate Mr. PHILIP M. CRANE. dar year 1982 report on Extraordinary Con­ the national defense, pursuant to section of Public Law 93-344 Secretary of thE' Air Force (Logistics and titles was taken from the Speaker's of Policy and Management Act of 1976 <43 lection of minority sponsors in the section Public Law 96-342; to the Committee on U.S.C. 1701) to permit temporary use by 202 program, as requested in House Report Armed Services. April 7, 1983 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 7739 816. A letter from the Adjutant General, 826. A letter from the Acting Assistant list of the persons involved, pursuant to sec­ Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United Secretary of State for Congressional Rela­ tion 244 of the act; to the Committee on States, transmitting the proceedings of the tions, transmitting a draft of a proposed the Judiciary. 83d National Convention of the Veterans of amendment to the Department of State au­ 837. A letter from the Secretary of Com­ Foreign Wars of the United States, pursu­ thorization bill and 810(e) of the Malcolm R. Barnebey, and by members of Maritime Commission, transmitting the Housing and Community Development Act his family, pursuant to section 304(b)(2) of Commission's annual report for fiscal year of 1974, as amended, and section 312 of the Public Law 96-465; to the Committee on 1982, pursuant to section 208 of the Mer­ Housing Act of 1964, as amended; to the Foreign Affairs. chant Marine Act, 1936, as amended; to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban 828. A letter from the Acting Assistant Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisher­ Affairs. Secretary for Congressional Relations, De­ ies. 818. A letter from the Deputy Secretary of partment of State, transmitting the texts of 839. A letter from the Special Counsel. the Treasury, transmitting a draft of pro­ agreements between the American Institute U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, trans­ posed legislation to authorize the back side in Taiwan and the Coordination Council for mitting a report in response to a complaint of United States paper money of the de­ North American Affairs, pursuant to section filed with the Secretary of Commerce, pur­ nomination of $1 to be printed by a method 12 of Public Law 96-8; to the Committee suant to 5 U.S.C. 1206(b)(5); to the Commit­ other than the intaglio process; to the Com­ on Foreign Affairs. tee on Post Office and Civil Service. mittee on Banking, Finance and Urban Af­ 829. A letter from the Acting Assistant 840. A letter from Administrator, Federal fairs. Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, transmit­ Aviation Administration, transmitting a 819. A letter from the Comptroller Gener­ ting copies of international agreements, report on the national airspace system plan, al of the United States, transmitting a other than treaties, entered into by the pursuant to section 504(b)(l) of Public Law report, with comments, from the Retire­ United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112(b); 97-248; to the Committee on Public Works ment Board of the District of Columbia, to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. and Transportation. concerning the Federal payment to the 830. A letter from the Executive Officer, 841. A letter from the Secretary, Council police officers and fire fighter's fund, pursu­ National Science Board, transmitting a of the District of Columbia, transmitting ant to section 145 of Public Law 96-122; report on the Board's activities under the Council resolution 5-11, "Nancy Hanks to the Committee on the District of Colum­ Government in the Sunshine Act during cal­ Center Resolution of 1983"; to the Commit­ bia. endar year 1982, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tee on Public Works and Transportation. 820. A letter from the Secretary of Trans­ 552b(j); to the Committee on Government 842. A letter from the Assistant Secretary portation, transmitting a report on the ef­ Operations. of the Army ; transmitting a fects of mounted oscillating lights on lead­ 831. A letter from the Director, Federal report on the status of local cooperation ing railroad cars, pursuant to section Mediation and Conciliation Service, trans­ agreements on water resource projects, pur­ 702(c)(j) of the Federal Railroad Safety Act mitting a report on the agency's activities suant to section 22He> of Public Law 91-611; of 1982; to the Committee on Energy and under the Freedom of Information Act to the Committee on Public Works and Commerce. during calendar year 1982, pursuant to 5 Transportation. 821. A letter from the Administrator of U.S.C. 552(d); to the Committee on Govern­ 843. A letter from the Assistant Secretary the Energy Information Administration, De­ ment Operations. of the Army of the Foreign Assistance held by the Secretary of Housing and Urban the stabilization of agricultural prices and Act of 1961, as amended <6> of ernment to international organizations, pur­ and for other puposes; to the Committee on the Federal Trade Commission Act, as suant to section 306(b)(l) of the Foreign As­ the Judiciary. amended; jointly, to the Committees on sistance Act of 1961, as amended; to the 835. A letter from the Acting Assistant Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs and Committee on Foreign Affairs. Secretary of State for Congressional Rela­ Energy and Commerce. 825. A letter from the Acting Assistant tions, transmitting a draft of proposed legis­ 847. A letter from the Fiscal Assistant Sec­ Secretary of State for Congressional Rela­ lation to amend the Immigration and Na­ retary of the Treasury, transmitting the tions; transmitting a draft of proposed legis­ tionality Act, and for other purposes; to the fifth annual report on the financial condi­ lation to facilitate the adjudication of cer­ Committee on the Judiciary. tion and results of the operations of the tain claims of U.S. nationals against Iran, to 836. A letter from the Commissioner, Im­ Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, pursuant authorize the recovery of costs incurred by migration and Naturalization Service, De­ to section 3 of Public Law 95-227; jointly, the United States in connection with the ar­ partment of Justice, transmitting copies of to the Committees on Education and Labor bitration of claims of U.S. nationals against orders suspending deportation under the au­ and Ways and Means. Iran, and for other purposes; to the Com­ thority of section 244 of the Immigra­ 848. A letter from the Comptroller Gener­ mittee on Foreign Affairs. tion and Nationality Act, together with a al of the United States, transmitting a 7740 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 7, 1983 report on funds needed to develop a CPI By Mr. CLINGER: for recipients of the Purple Heart Medal; to quality control system : Railroad Retirement Board : H.R. 2440. A bill to increase the penalties H.J. Res. 228. Joint resolution to designate sors were added to public bills and res­ for violations of the Taft-Hartley Act, to the week of July 24 through July 31, 1983, olutions as follows: prohibit persons, upon their convictions of as "National Animal Agriculture Week"; to H.R. 25: Mr. HORTON, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. certain crimes, from holding offices in or the Committee on Post Office and Civil BIAGGI, Mr. ADDABBO, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. certain positions related to labor organiza­ Service. LEwis of Florida, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, tions and employee benefit plans, and to By Mr. MORRISON of Washington and Mr. YATRON. clarify certain responsibilities of the De­ (for himself, Mr. BEILENSON, Mr. H.R. 135: Mr. SILJANDER. partment of Labor; to the Committee on BERMAN, Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. COR­ H.R. 554: Mr. CONABLE. Education and Labor. RADA, Mr. DWYER of New Jersey, Mr. H.R. 555: Mr. STAGGERS, Mrs. COLLINS, Mr. H.R. 2441. A bill to amend title 23, United DYMALLY, Mr. FoRD of Tennessee, SIKORSKI, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. GLICKMAN, Mr. States Code, to prohibit the use of Federal Mr. FRENZEL, Mr. GoRE, Mr. GUAR­ ASPIN, Mr. HERTEL of Michigan, Mr. BARNES, highway funds in any State in which the INI, Mrs. HOLT, Mr. HORTON, Mr. Mrs. BOXER, Mr. WISE, Mr. APPLEGATE, Mr. minimum age for the consumption of alco­ HYDE, Mr. KASICH, Mr. KOGOVSEK, MURPHY, Mr. DoNNELLY, Mr. VoLKMER, Mr. holic beverages is less than 21; to the Com­ Mr. LAGOMARSINO, Mr. LELAND, Mr. ENGLISH, and Mr. MORRISON of Connecticut. mittee on Public Works and Transportation. McGRATH, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. H.R. 595: Mr. OXLEY. By Mr. RINALDO: MURPHY, Mr. NEAL, Mr. O'BRIEN, Mr. H.R. 618: Mr. PAUL, Mr. DAVIS, Mr. PACK­ H.R. 2442. A bill to prevent and discourage ORTIZ, Mr. OTTINGER, Mr. PRITCHARD, ARD, and Mr. DEWINE. H.R. 850: Mr. BROWN of California, Mrs. misrepresentations and deceptive omissions Mr. RATCHFORD, Mr. RoE, Mr. of material facts by used vehicle dealers HALL of Indiana, Mr. KOGOVSEK, Mr. STOKES, concerning warranty coverage and the me­ SCHEUER, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. SHUMWAY, Mr. WASHINGTON, Mr. WILSON, and Mr. WON chanical condition of used vehicles; to the Mr. SIMON, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. PAT. Committee on Energy and Commerce. STOKES, Mr. SONIA, Mr. WAXMAN, H.R. 944: Mr. STUMP. H.R. 2443. A bill to amend the Federal Mr. WINN, and Mr. WORTLEY): H.R. 1015: Mr. MINETA. Rules of Criminal Procedure and the Feder­ H.J. Res. 229. Joint resolution to author­ H.R. 1016: Mr. PRITCHARD, Mr. DUNCAN, al Rules of Appellate Procedure to provide ize and request the President to issue a Mr. McDADE, and Mr. MINETA. for postconviction proceedings in certain proclamation designating April 24 through H.R. 1035: Mr. HEFTEL of Hawaii and Mr.· criminal cases; to the Committee on the Ju­ April 30, 1983 as "National Organ Donation ANDERSON. diciary. Awareness Week"; to the Committee on H.R. 1092: Mr. LENT, Mr. IRELAND, Mr. H.R. 2444. A bill to amend the Internal Post Office and Civil Service. YOUNG of Florida, Mr. McNULTY, Mr. LEATH Revenue Code of 1954 to increase to $150,00 By Mr. NELSON of Florida: of Texas, and Mr. EDwARDs of Oklahoma. the amount of group term life insurance H.J. Res. 230. Joint resolution proposing H.R. 1137: Mr. McGRATH, Mr. MORRISON which may be provided by an employer and an amendment to the Constitution relating of Connecticut, Mr. WORTLEY, Mrs. SCHROE­ excluded from the gross income of an em­ to equal rights for men and women; to the DER, Mr. 0BERSTAR, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. ployee; to the Committee on Ways and Committee on the Judiciary. FoRD of Tennessee, Mr. HoYER, Mr. Means. By Mr. PICKLE: MAcKAY, Mr. McKERNAN, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. H.R. 2445. A bill to amend the Tariff H. Con. Res. 102. Concurrent resolution GUARINI, Mr. HERTEL of Michigan, Mr. Bou­ Schedules of the United States by repealing directing the Clerk of the House of Repre­ CHER, Mr. MINETA, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. DOWNEY item 807.00 relating to certain articles as­ sentatives to make corrections in the enroll­ of New York, Mr. CORRADA, Mr. LEviN of sembled abroad from fabricated components ment of H.R. 1900; considered and agreed Michigan, and Mr. BATES. which are products of the United States; to to. H.R. 1142: Mr. SKEEN, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. DUNCAN: APPLEGATE, Mr. McGRATH, Mr. MRAzEK, Mr. H.R. 2446. A bill to reform the laws relat­ H. Con. Res. 103. Concurrent resolution SHELBY, Mr. FRosT, Mrs. SNOWE, Mr. SONIA, ing to former Presidents; jointly, to the expressing the sense of the Congress that Mr. SoLOMON, Mr. TAYLOR, Mr. GRAMM, Mr. Committees on Government Operations, studies should be undertaken immediately CHANDLER, Mr. WILSON, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. House Administration, the Judiciary, and into possible alternative methods for financ­ CARNEY, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. LoWRY of Wash­ Post Office and Civil Service. ington, Mr. FRENZEL, Mr. LoEFFLER, Mr. ing annuities provided under the Railroad By Mr. RODINO (for himself, Mr. ED­ FAZIO, Mr. BEVILL, Mr. LIVINGSTON, Mr. WARDS of California, and Mr. FRANK): Retirement Act of 1974; jointly, to the Com­ SMITH of Florida, and Mr. WINN. H.R. 2447. A bill to amend title 18 of the mittees on Energy and Commerce and Ways H.R. 1190: Mr. NICHOLS and Mr. SPRATT. United States Code to strengthen the laws and Means. H.R. 1250: Mr. ROYBAL, Mrs. KENNELLY, against the counterfeiting of trademarks, By Mr. RINALDO: Mr. YATES, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. ToRRES, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee H. Con. Res. 104. Concurrent resolution SIKORSKI, Mr. LENT, Mr. CLINGER, Mr. on the Judiciary. expressing the sense of the Congress that DOWDY of Mississippi, Mr. MORRISON of By Mr. SAWYER: any member of the United Nations that Connecticut, Mrs. SNOWE, Mr. RITTER, Mr. H.R. 2448. A bill to amend the Internal fails to pay its assessed contribution for 2 MOAKLEY, Mr. FASCELL, Mrs. COLLINS, Mr. Revenue Code of 1954 to deny unemploy­ consecutive years should be denied the right LoNG of Louisiana, Mr. CHAPPlE, Mr. FORD of ment benefits to teachers during summer to vote in the General Assembly, the Securi­ Tennessee, Mr. PARRis, Mr. FoWLER, Mr. vacations or other periods between academ­ ty Council, and any other organ or organiza­ GOODLING, Mr. BATES, Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. ic years or terms; to the Committee on tion of the United Nations; to the Commit­ BROWN of California, Mr. LEACH of Iowa, Ways and Means. tee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. CORCORAN, Mr. PRITCHARD, Mr. QUILLEN, 7742 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE April 7, 1983 Mr. BORSKI, Mr. DE LUGO, Mr. GRAY, Mr. Russo, Mr. ST GERMAIN, Mr. WYLIE, Mr. 0BERSTAR, Mr. LoNG of Maryland, Mr. O'BRIEN, Mr. HOWARD, Mr. BURTON of Cali­ YATES, Mr. SAWYER, and Mr. HAWKINS. DEWINE, Mr. ANDERSON, Mr. ALBOSTA, Mr. fornia, Mr. GoRE, Mr. WHEAT, Mrs. BoXER, H.R. 2193: Mr. HUBBARD, Mr. GREEN, Mr. STARK, Mr. OTTINGER, Mr. MAZzoLI, Mr. Mr. REGULA, Mr. SIMoN, Mr. CoRRADA, Mr. IRELAND, Mr. GILMAN, Mrs. MARTIN of Illi­ BIAGGI, Mr. VANDERGRIFF, Mr. WHITTAKER, MARTINEZ, Mr. BIAGGI, Mr. HuGHEs, and Mr. nois, and Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. SKELTON, Mr. WoLPE, Mr. MARTIN of KOSTMAYER. H.J. Res. 44: Mr. TORRICELLI and Mr. AcK­ North Carolina, Mr. ANDREWs of North H.R. 1255: Mr. GEPHARDT, Mr. DENNY ERMAN. Carolina, Mr. SPENCE, Mr. KOSTMAYER, Mr. SMITH, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. RITTER, Mr. H.J. Res. 89: Mrs. SCHROEDER, Mr. GoRE, Mr. YATRON, Mrs. BOGGS, Mr. WYDEN, TAUZIN, Mr. LEATH of Texas, Mr. VoLKMER, MARKEY, Mr. FOGLIETTA, Mr. WASHINGTON, Mr. PASHAYAN, Mr. McCLOSKEY, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. RoTH, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. NOWAK, Mr. and Mr. BATES. Mr. OXLEY, Mr. VALENTINE, and Mr. BROOM­ MoLINARI, Mr. CoNTE, Mr. BADHAM, Mr. H.J. Res. 121: Mr. HUCKABY, Mr. DAUB, Mr. FIELD. GRAMM, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. ROBERT F. GoRE, Mr. OWENS, Mr. MAzzou, Mr. FEI­ H.J. Res. 190: Mr. DAUB, Mr. YOUNG of SMITH, Mr. LoEFFLER, Mr. KAsiCH, Mr. GHAN, Mr. McNULTY, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. Alaska, Mr. Bosco, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. KINDNESS, Mr. LoNG of Mary­ SIMON, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. D'AMoURs, Mr. O'BRIEN, Mr. WEAVER, Mr. MATSUI, Mrs. land, and Mr. SILJANDER. WATKINS, Mr. SPRATT, and Mr. KAzEN. ScHNEIDER, Mr. FoLEY, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. H.R. 1276: Ms. OAKAR. H.J. Res. 139: Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. FOGLI­ DYMALLY, Mr. MARRIOTT, Mr. HUBBARD, Mr. H.R. 1390: Mr. SHANNON. ETTA, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. MOORE, Mr. FEI­ RoE, Mr. WoN PAT, Mr. JAcoBs, Ms. KAPTUR, H.R. 1436: Mr. DURBIN. GHAN, Mr. DIXON, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. LEHMAN Mr. RAHALL, Mr. HORTON, Mr. RATCHFORD, H.R. 1511: Mr. FIELDS. of California, Mr. LAGOMARSINO, Mr. DYM­ Mr. STOKES, and Mr. LELAND. H.R. 1603: Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BARNES, ALLY, Mr. FORD of Michigan, Mr. FORSYTHE, H.J. Res. 208: Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. CooPER, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. CROCKETt', Mr. DE LUGO, Mr. Mr. PATTERSON, and Mr. McKINNEY. Mr. LoWRY of Washington, Mr. HUBBARD, DWYER of New Jersey, Mr. FAUNTROY, Mr. H.J. Res. 140: Mr. DE LA GARZA. Mr. FRANK, Mr. PATMAN, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. FEIGHAN, Mr. GRAY, Mr. GUARINI, Mr. H.J. Res. 162: Mr. WALGREN, Mr. BILIRAK­ MINISH, Mr. LUNDINE, Mr. TORRES, Ms. HOWARD, Ms. KAPTuR, Mr. LEHMAN of Flori­ IS, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. FORSYTHE, Mr. RoE, KAPTuR, Mr. D'AMoURs, Mr. GARCIA, Mr. da, Mr. LELAND, Mr. LoNG of Maryland, Ms. Mr. BIAGGI, Mr. OWENS, Mr. ROSE, Mr. FEI­ RICHARDSON, Mr. McKINNEY, Mr. LEviTAS, MIKULSKI, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. NOWAK, Ms. GHAN, Mr. WEAVER, Mr. VENTo, Mr. AcKER­ Mr. MORRISON of Connecticut, Mr. COYNE, OAKAR, Mr. 0BERSTAR, Mr. OTTINGER, Mr. MAN, Mr. MAVRoULEs, Ms. FERRARo, Mr. Mr. DWYER of New Jersey, Mr. VENTo, Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. SABO, Mrs. SCHROEDER, Mr. BATES, and Mr. MRAzEK. SMITH of Florida, Mr. FAZIO, and Mr. SUNIA. ScHUMER, Mr. SMITH of Florida, Mr. SOLARZ, H.J. Res. 176: Mr. SIMON, Mr. RICHARDSON, H.J. Res. 218: Mr. HUGHES, Mr. JONES of Mr. STOKES, Mr. SUNIA, Mr. WASHINGTON, Mr. PARRIS, Mr. DAVIS, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. Tennessee, Mr. BEVILL, Mr. WAXMAN, and Mr. WEISS, Mr. WILLIAMS of Montana, Mr. MADIGAN, Mr. KEMP, Mr. MINETA, Ms. MI­ Mr. GuARINI. FoRD of Tennessee, Mr. FRANK, and Mr. KULSKI, Mr. PRITCHARD, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. H. Con. Res. 90: Mr. McCAIN, Mrs. BoXER, WoN PAT. FOLEY, Mr. CARR, Mr. LEwiS of Florida, Mr. Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. McGRATH, Mr. RoE, Mr. H.R. 1646: Mr. HUBBARD, Mr. RoE, and Mr. HANSEN of Utah, Mr. YOUNG of Missouri, LoNG of Maryland, Mr. KASICH, Mr. APPLE­ SAM B. HALL, JR. Mr. LEHMAN of Florida, Mr. HoYER, Mr. GATE, Mr. ScHULZE, Mr. MoLLOHAN, Mr. FoR­ H.R. 1658: Mrs. MARTIN of Illinois. BROOKS, Mr. HOWARD, Mr. LoNG Of Louisi­ SYTHE, Mr. EvANs of Illinois, Mr. MURPHY, H.R. 1671: Mr. KEMP, Mr. RoE, and Mr. ana, Mr. WEAVER, Mr. BROWN of California, Mr. FAUNTROY, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. MACKAY, OWENS. Mr. HuGHES, Mr. IiAM:M:ERscHMIDT, Mr. Mr. VANDERGRIFF, Mr. FRosT, Mr. RicHARD­ H.R. 1796: Mr. DWYER of New Jersey, Mr. LANTos, Mr. DAUB, Mr. NICHOLS, and Mr. soN, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. FRANK, Mrs. HALL of Indiana, Mr. LELAND, ROBINSON. McCOLLUM, Mr. LAGOMARSINO, Mr. LELAND, Mr. McKINNEY, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. OWENs, Mr. H.J. Res. 184: Mr. WHITEHURST, Mr. HoP­ Mrs. ScHROEDER, Mr. JACOBS, Mr. STOKES, RICHARDSON, Mr. SMITH of Florida, Mr. KINS, Mr. STUMP, Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. LAGo­ Mr. RATCHFORD, Mr. FRANK, Mr. YATRON, SUNIA, Mr. WEISS, and Mr. YATES. MARSINO, Mr. ROBINSON, Mr. NATCHER, Mr. Mr. MINETA, and Mr. HoYER. H.R. 1823: Mr. APPLEGATE, Mr. BARNES, Mr. DYMALLY, Mr. HUBBARD, Mr. STARK, Mr. H. Con. Res. 98: Mr. WINN, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. BONIOR of Michigan, Mr. CROCKETt', Mr. DE MYERS, Mr. LoNG of Maryland, Mr. PERKINS, FRANKLIN, and Mr. RUDD. LUGO, Mr. DWYER of New Jersey, Mr. FISH, Mr. STRATTON, and Mr. Wou. H. Res. 50: Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BARNES, Mr. FRANK, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. H.J. Res. 186: Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. DIXON, Mrs. BoXER, Mrs. COLLINS, Mr. EDGAR, Mr. LEHMAN of Florida, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. Mr. HERTEL of Michigan, Mr. NICHOLS, Mr. GEJDENSON, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. MIKULSKI, Mr. MOLLOHAN, Mr. 0BERSTAR, BOEHLERT, Mr. EcKART, Mr. MORRISON of LEHMAN of Florida, Mr. McNULTY, Mr. Mr. OTTINGER, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. RICHARDSON, Connecticut, Mr. CoELHo, Ms. KAPTuR, Mr. PEASE, Mr. PEPPER, Mr. SIMON, Mr. STUDDS, Mr. SEIBERLING, Mr. SToKEs, Mr. SUNIA, Mr. FOGLIETTA, Mr. FROST, Mr. IRELAND, Mr. ACK­ Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. LELAND, Mr. LEviNE of TRAxLER, Mr. VENTO, Mr. WoN PAT, Mr. ACK­ ERMAN, Mr. EDWARDS of Alabama, Mr. CoLE­ California, and Mr. GLICKMAN. ERMAN, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. FORD of Michigan, MAN of Texas, Mr. HucKABY, Mr. BEREUTER, H. Res. 52: Mr. GUARINI, Mr. ADDABBO, and and Mr. HERTEL of Michigan. Mr. ANDREWS of Texas, Mr. SAM B. HALL, Mr. COURTER. • H.R. 1877: Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BARNES, JR., Mr. BROOKS, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. BROWN H. Res. 103: Mr. WoLPE. Mrs. BOXER, Mr. CROCKETt', Mr. DIXON, Mr. of California, Mr. NIELSON of Utah, Mr. H. Res. 112: Mr. BARNES. DYMALLY, Mr. ECKART, Mr. EDGAR, Mr. ED­ NOWAK, Mr. ANTHONY, Mr. APPLEGATE, Mr. H. Res.119: Mr. DELLUMS. WARDS of California, Mr. EvANS Of Illinois, NEAL, Mr. CARR, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. LEviNE of H. Res. 135: Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. SUNIA, Mr. FAZIO, Mr. FEIGHAN, Mr. FRANK, Mr. California, Mr. CHAPPELL, Mr. Russo, Mr. Mr. SHANNoN, Mr. EcKART, Mr. WEISS, Mr. FRosT, Ms. KAPTuR, Mr. LEHMAN of Califor­ PICKLE, Mrs. HALL of Indiana, Mr. CONABLE, RoYBAL, Mrs. KENNELLY, Mr. McCURDY, Mr. nia, Mr. McNULTY, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. Mr. MARKEY, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. GEPHARDT, 0BERSTAR, Mr. DYMALLY, and Mr. DUNCAN. MRAZEK, Mr. OTTINGER, Mr. OWENs, Mr. Mr. RINALDO, Mr. MOORE, Mr. PERKINS, Mrs. RATCHFORD, Mr. ScHUMER, Mr. SMITH of LLOYD, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. LATTA, Mr. DANIEL, Florida, Mr. STOKES, Mr. WASHINGTON, and Mr. BATEMAN, Mr. PATTERSON, Mr. GRADISON, PETITIONS, ETC. Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. ToRRICELLI, Mr. PRicE, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. H.R. 1899: Mr. RATCHFORD, Mr. MINETA, DELLUMS, Mr. LoNG of Louisiana, Mr. ROBIN­ Under clause 1 of rule XXII, peti­ Mr. FAZIO, Mr. CROCKETt', Mr. MARKEY, Mr. SON, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. KAsTENMEIER, Mr. tions and papers were laid on the STUDDS, Mr. LELAND, Mr. ScHUMER, and Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. ERDREICH, Mr. FuQUA, Mr. AN­ Clerk's desk and referred as follows: BERMAN. NUNZIO, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. LEviN of Michi­ 62. By the SPEAKER: Petition of City H.R. 1918: Mr. GEJDENSON. gan, Mr. RAY, Mr. HIGHTOWER, Mr. MARRI­ Council of Plainfield, N.J., relative to a H.R. 2053: Mr. COELHO, Mr. HOYER, Mr. OTT, Mr. ROYBAL, Mr. MRAZEK, Mr. LiviNG­ freeze of nuclear weapons; to the Commit­ GLICKMAN, Mr. KOGOVSEK, Mr. MARRIOTT, STON, Mr. CHENEY, Mrs. SMITH of Nebraska, tee on Foreign Mfairs. Mr. SUNDQUIST, and Mr. IRELAND. Mr. HARKIN, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. DE LuGo, Mr. 63. Also, petition of the city commission, H.R. 2151: Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. LIVINGSTON, GEJDENSON, Mr. HANSEN of Utah Mr. Miami, Fla., relative to purchasing materials Mr. STUMP, Mr. KASICH, Mr. FIELDS, Mr. ARCHER, Mr. ASPIN, Mr. HATCHER, Mr. HART­ made in the United States; to the Commit­ GINGRICH, Mr. MARRIOTT, Mr. HAMMER­ NETT, Mr. BEDELL, Mr. MOAKLEY, Mr. WYLIE, tee on Government Operations. SCHMIDT, and Mrs. HOLT. Mr. AuCoiN, Mr. SCHEUER, Mr. SHUMWAY, 64. Also, petition of the Western States H.R. 2154: Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BEILENSON, Mr. PORTER, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. HOPKINS, Mr. Land Commissioners Association, Tex., rela­ Mr. BoNIOR of Michigan, Mr. Bosco, Mrs. EARLY, Mr. WALGREN, Mr. COUGHLIN, Mr. tive to indemnity land selections; to the BoXER, Mr. CoYNE, Mr. CROCKETt', Mr. RoEMER, Mr. PuRsELL, Mr. BoLAND, Mr. Committee on Interior and Insular Mfairs. DASCHLE, Mr. EDWARDS of California, Mr. RoDINO, Mr. MINETA, Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. 65. Also, petition of the city commission, FoRD of Michigan, Mr. LANTos, Mr. LEviN of McGRATH, Mr. EVANS of Iowa, Mr. RICHARD­ Miami, Fla., relative to Cuban intelligence Michigan, Mr. MAVROULES, Mr. MILLER of SON, Mr. SIKORSKI, Mr. RITTER, Mr. HILER, activities in the United States; to the Com­ California, Mr. MRAZEK, Mr. RATCHFORD, Mr. Mr. MYERS, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. BATES, Mr. mittee on the Judiciary. April 7, 1983 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 7743 66. Petition of the General Council of the ultimately make nuclear weapons obsolete: strategic stability requires the periodic Assemblies of God, relative to the designa­ Now, therefore, be it". replacement of vulnerable strategic nuclear tion of 1983 as "The Year of the Bible"; to In the first section, strike out "and" at the weapons with more survivable weapon sys­ the Committee on Post Office and Civil end of paragraph <4), strike out "be it fur­ tems; Service. ther" at the end of paragraph (5), and insert both the Government of the United 67. Petition of the City Council, Cleve­ after paragraph <5> the following: States and the Government of the Union of land, Ohio. relative to the St. Lawrence "(6) urges both powers to discuss the Soviet Socialist Republics have pledged Seaway; to the Committee on Public Works impact that the development of comprehen­ themselves to seek major reductions in stra­ and Transportation. sive defensive systems would have on the re­ tegic nuclear forces; 68. By Mr. WORTLEY: Petition of the duction and eventual obsolescence of nucle­ the goal of strategic stability thus re­ county legislature, Onondaga County, N.Y., ar weapons; and be it further". quires a balanced blend of force moderniza­ relative to H.R. 715, repeal of withholding -Strike out the period at the end of the tion and force reduction by both the Gov­ of savings interest; to the Committee on matter proposed to be inserted by the Levi­ ernment of the United States and the Gov­ Ways and Means. tas amendment and insert in lieu thereof ernment of the Union of Soviet Socialist Re­ the following: publics; ". and should propose discussions with the that goal could be served by a mutual AMENDMENTS Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist guaranteed build-down of nuclear forces. Under clause 6 of rule XXIII, pro­ Republics concerning the impact that the under which the Government of the United posed amendments were submitted as development of comprehensive defensive States and the Government of the Union of systems would have on the reduction and Soviet Socialist Republics would each elimi­ follows: eventual obsolescence of nuclear weapons.". nate from its operational forces two nuclear H.J. REs.13 By Mr. LEVITAS: warheads for each newly deployed nuclear By Mr. KRAMER: -Page 5, line 19, immediately after "SEc. 2." warhead; -Page 5, after line 13, insert the following: insert "(a)"; and immediately after line 23, the principle of a guaranteed build­ "(7) Discussing the impact that the devel­ add the following new subsection to section down is compatible with other proposals to opment of comprehensive defensive systems 2: reduce nuclear forces already advanced by would have on the reduction and eventual (b)(l) The Congress- the Government of the United States and obsolescence of nuclear weapons.". recognizes that arms control negotia­ the Government of the Union of Soviet So­ -In the preamble, strike out "and" and the tions will require conscientious effort over a cialist Republics; and end of the fourth Whereas clause, strike out reasonable period; the principle of a guaranteed build­ ": Now, therefore, be it" at the end of the believes that interim restraints are down could be inaugurated immediately and fifth Whereas clause and insert in lieu needed to prevent the possible expansion of remain in effect as a step toward achieve­ thereof "; and". and insert after such clause nuclear forces during such negotiations; and ment of such equal and lower levels of the following: concludes that such modernization as forces as may be agreed to by the two Gov­ "Whereas the President has called for the may take place in the strategic forces of the ernments. development of defensive systems that may United States and the Union of Soviet So­ (3) It is, therefore, the sense of Congress ultimately make nuclear weapons obsolete: cialist Republics should be regulated in the that the President should propose to the Now, therefore, be it". interest of more far-reaching arms control Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist -In the preamble, strike out "and" at the measures. Republics, in the context of the relevant ne­ end of the fourth Whereas clause, strike out (2) The Congress declares that- gotiations, immediate adherence by the ": Now, therefore, be it" at the end of the strategic stability is essential to the se­ Government of the United States and the fifth Whereas clause and insert in lieu curity and well-being of the United States Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist thereof"; and", and insert after such clause and of the Union of Soviet Socialist Repub­ Republics to the principle of a guaranteed the following: lics; strategic build-down of nuclear forces, sub­ "Whereas the President has called for the force survivability is indispensable to ject to agreed procedures of verification and development of defensive systems that may stability at the strategic nuclear level; compliance.