Section III-Summary of Activities 1982-2007_ 101th Summary of Activity-Public Laws-Hearings

233 101st Committee Summary Legislation introduced and referred to the Committee: PUBLIC House Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 667 House Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 House Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 House Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PRIVATE House Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 House Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 House Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 House Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Legislation passed by Senate and referred to the Committee: PUBLIC Senate Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Senate Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Senate Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PRIVATE Senate Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Senate Joint Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Senate Concurrent Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Total Bills and Resolutions Referred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,070 Legislation enacted into law: PUBLIC Bills signed into law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 PRIVATE Bills signed into law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Total Bills Enacted Into Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 The Committee on the Judiciary had referred to it 1,070 bills and resolutions during the 101st Congress. This represents 18% of the 5,977 bills and resolutions introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives for that Congress. Of this number, 901 were public bills and resolutions, and 169 were private bills and resolutions. A total of 58 which received consideration by the Committee were enacted into public law; and a total of 13 measures considered by the Committee were enacted into private law. 101st Congress (1989–1990) Summary of Activity, Public Laws and Hearings 235 101st Committee Summary Public Law NUMBER OF LAW TITLE BILL NUMBER Public Law 101–73 To reform, recapitalize, and consolidate the Federal deposit H.R. 1278 insurance system, to enhance the regulatory and enforcement powers of Federal fi nancial institutions regulatory agencies, and for other purposes. “Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989”. (Approved August 9, 1989). Public Law 101–123 To amend title 18, Untied States Code, to provide increased S. 248 penalties for certain major frauds against the United States. “Major Fraud Act Amendments of 1989. (Approved October 23, 1989; expired date November 19, 1988). Public Law 101–131 To amend section 700 of title 18, United States Code, to H.R. 2978 protect the physical integrity of the fl ag. “Flag Protection Act of 1989”. (Became law without approval of the President October 28, 1989, and declared unconstitutional by the United States Supreme Court June 11, 1990). Public Law 101–180 To extend the United States Commission on Civil Rights. H.R. 3532 “Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1989”. (Approved November 28, 1989). Public Law 101–183 To grant the consent of Congress to the boundary change H.J. Res. 393 compact between South Dakota and Nebraska. (Approved November 28, 1989). Public Law 101–189 To authorize appropriations for fi scal years 1990 and 1991 H.R. 2461 for 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 1990 and 1991”. “Military Survivor Benefi ts Improvement Act of 1989”. “Military Child Care Act of 1989.” “Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991”. “National Competitiveness Technology Transfer Act of 1989”. “Panama Canal Commission Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1990”. (Approved November 29, 1989; effective dates vary). Public Law 101–193 To authorize appropriations for fi scal year 1990 for H.R. 2748 intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Intelligence Community staff, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. “Intelligence Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1990”. (Approved November 30, 1989; effective dates vary). 236 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 Public Law 101–194 To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives and H.R. 3660 the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to provide for Government-wide ethics reform, and for other purposes. “Ethics Reform Act of 1989”. (Approved November 30, 1989; effective dates vary). Public Law 101–203 To amend section 3724 of title 31, United Sates Code, to H.R. 972 increase the authority of the Attorney General to settle claims for damages resulting from law enforcement activities of the Department of Justice. (Approved December 7, 1989; effective with respect to any claim arising on or after December 7, 1989, any claim pending on such date, and any claim arising before such date which has not been settled if the time for presenting such claim has not expired). Public Law 101–223 To authorize the appropriations of funds to the District of H.R. 1502 Columbia for additional offi cers and members of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, to provide for the implementation in the District of Columbia of a community-oriented policing system, and for other purposes. “District of Columbia Police Authorization and Expansion Act of 1989”. (Approved December 12, 1989; effective date October 1, 1989, for authorization of appropriations for additional offi cers and members; other effective dates vary). Public Law 101–238 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide H.R. 3259 for adjustment of status, without regard to numerical limitations, for certain H–1 non-immigrant nurses and to establish conditions for the admission, during a 5-year period, of nurses as temporary workers. “Immigration Nursing Relief Act of 1989”. (Approved December 18, 1989; effective dates vary). Public Law 101–246 To authorize appropriations for fi scal years 1990 and 1991 H.R. 3792 for the Department of State, and for other purposes. “Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991”. “Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act”. “PLO Commitments Compliance Act of 1989”. (Approved February 16, 1990). Public Law 101–249 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide a H.R. 150 procedure for an alien who dies while serving on active-duty with the United States armed forces during certain periods of hostilities to be considered a citizen of the United States at the time of the alien’s death. “Posthumous Citizenship for Active Duty Service Act of 1989”. (Approved March 6, 1990). Public Law 101–275 To provide for the acquisition and publication of data about H.R. 1048 crimes that manifest prejudice based on certain group characteristics. “Hate Crime Statistics Act”. (Approved April 23, 1990). 237 101st Committee Summary Public Law 101–280 To make technical changes in the Ethics Reform Act of 1989. H.J. Res. 553 (Approved May 4, 1990; effective dates vary). Public Law 101–288 To grant the consent of Congress to the Quad Cities S. 1485 Interstate Metropolitan Authority Compact entered into between the States of Illinois and Iowa. (Approved May 10, 1990). Public Law 101–298 To implement the Convention on the Prohibition of the S. 993 Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and their Destruction, by prohibiting certain conduct relating to biological weapons, and for other purposes. “Biological Weapons Anti-Terrorism Act of 1989”. (Approved May 22, 1990). Public Law 101–311 To amend title 11 of the United States Code regarding swap H.R. 4612 agreements and forward contracts. (Approved June 25, 1990). Public Law 101–318 To amend title 17, United States Code, to change the fee H.R. 1622 schedule of the Copyright Offi ce, and to make certain technical amendments. “Copyright Fees and Technical Amendments Act of 1989”. (Approved July 3, 1990, effective date January 3, 1991). Public Law 101–319 To reduce the number of Commissioners on the Copyright H.R. 3046 Royalty Tribunal to change the salary classifi cation rates for members of the Copyright Tribunal and the United States Parole Commission, for the Register and Associate Registers of Patents and Trademarks, and for other purposes. “Copyright Royalty Tribunal Reform and Miscellaneous Pay Act of 1989”. (Approved July 3, 1990). Public Law 101–322 To amend the Rail Passenger Service Act to authorize H.R. 5075 appropriations for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, and for other purposes. “Amtrak Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 1990”. (Approved July 6, 1990). Public Law 101–334 To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to increase H.R. 4525 the authorization of appropriations for the Offi ce of Government Ethics. “Ethics in Government Act Amendment of 1990”. (Approved July 16, 1990). Public Law 101–336 To establish a clear and comprehensive prohibition of S. 933 discrimination on the basis of disability. “Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990”. (Approved July 26, 1990, effective dates vary). 238 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 Public Law 101–369 To implement the Inter-American Convention on H.R. 4314 International Commercial Arbitration. (Approved August 15, 1990; effective upon the entry into force of the Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration of January 30, 1975, with respect to the United States). Public Law 101–416 To grant a temporary extension on the authority under H.R. 5643 which the Government may accept the voluntary services of private-sector executives; to clarify the status of Federal employees assigned to private-sector positions while participating in an executive exchange program; and for other purposes. (Approved October 12, 1990; effective date September 30, 1990, for temporary extension on authority provisions; January 10, 1991, for Federal employee provisions). Public Law 101–421 To amend the Contract Service for Drug Dependent Federal H.R. 3007 Offenders Act of 1978 to provide additional authorizations for appropriations. “Drug and Alcohol Dependent Offenders Treatment Act of 1989”. (Approved October 1990). Public Law 101–422 To authorize appropriations for the Administrative H.R. 3897 Conference of the United States for fi scal years 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994, and for other purposes. (Approved October 12, 1990). Public Law 101–426 To provide jurisdiction and procedures for claims for H.R. 2372 compassionate payment for injuries due to exposure to radiation from nuclear testing. “Radiation Exposure Compensation Act”. (Approved October 15, 1990). Public Law 101–462 To provide for the extension of certain authority for the H.R. 4757 Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police. (Approved October 25, 1990). Public Law 101–474 To establish a comprehensive personnel system for H.R. 4174 employees of the Administrative Offi ce of the United States Court, and for other purposes. “Administrative Offi ce of the United States Courts Personnel Act of 1990”. (Approved October 30, 1990). Public Law 101–478 To amend the Act incorporating the American Legion so as S. 3091 to redefi ne eligibility for membership therein. (Approved October 30, 1990). Public Law 101–505 Granting the consent of Congress to amendments to the H.J. Res. 520 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact. (Approved November 3, 1990). Public Law 101–508 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 4 of the H.R. 5835 concurrent resolution on the budget for fi scal year 1991. (Approved November 5, 1990). 239 101st Committee Summary Public Law 101–510 To authorize appropriations for fi scal year 1991 for military H.R. 4739 functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for fi scal year 1991, and for other purposes. (Approved November 5, 1990). Public Law 101–513 Making appropriations for foreign operations, export H.R. 5114 fi nancing, and related programs for the fi scal year ending September 30, 1991, and for other purposes. “Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Program Appropriations Act, 1991”. “European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Act”. “Iraq Sanctions Act of 1990”. “International Forestry Cooperation Act of 1990”. (Approved November 5, 1990). Public Law 101–552 To authorize and encourage Federal agencies to use H.R. 2497 mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and other techniques for the prompt and informal resolution of disputes, and for other purposes. “Administrative Dispute Resolution Act”. (Approved November 15, 1990). Public Law 101–553 To amend chapters 5 and 9 of title 17, United States Code, H.R. 3045 to clarify that States, 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 copyright and infringement of exclusive rights in mask works, and that all the remedies can be obtained in such suit that can be obtained in a suit against a private person or against other public entities. (Approved November 15, 1990). Public Law 101–565 Granting the consent of the Congress to amendments to the H.J. Res. 657 Delaware-New Jersey Compact, and for other purposes. (Approved November 15, 1990). Public Law 101–580 To amend title 35, United States Code, with respect to the use S. 459 of inventions in outer space. (Approved November 15, 1990). Public Law 101–581 To prevent the discharge in a chapter 13 bankruptcy S. 1931 proceeding of certain debts arising out of the debtor’s operation of a motor vehicle while legally intoxicated. (Approved November 15, 1990). Public Law 101–588 To amend the Clayton Act regarding interlocking directorates H.R. 29 and offi cers. (Approved November 16, 1990). Public Law 101–610 To enhance national and community service, and for other S. 1430 purposes. “National and Community Service Act of 1990”. “Service America: The Community Service, Schools and Learning Act of 1990”. “American Conservation and Youth Service Corps Act of 1990”. “National and Community Service Act”. “The Points of Light Foundation Act”. “Good Samaritan Food Donation Act”. (Approved November 16, 1990). 240 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 Public Law 101–623 To authorize international narcotics control activities for H.R. 5567 fi scal year 1991, and for other purposes. (Approved November 21, 1990). Public Law 101–644 To expand the powers of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, H.R. 2006 and for other purposes. (Approved November 29, 1990). Public Law 101–647 To control crime. (Approved November 29, 1990). S. 3266 Public Law 101–648 To establish a framework for the conduct of negotiated S. 303 rulemaking by Federal agencies. (Approved November 29, 1990). Public Law 101–649 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change S. 358 the level, and preference system for admission, of immigrants to the United States, and to provide for administrative naturalization, and for other purposes. (Approved November 29, 1990). Public Law 101–650 To provide for the appointment of additional Federal H.R. 5316 circuit and district judges, and for other purposes. (Approved December 1, 1990). Printed Hearings SERIAL NOS. AND TITLE 1 Reauthorization for the Civil Division, Department of Justice, and the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 8, 1989. 2 Prosecuting Fraud in the Thrift Industry. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. March 22, 23, 1989. 3 Judge Walter L. Nixon, Jr., Impeachment Inquiry. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 2, 1989. (H. Res. 87). 4 Department of Justice Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1990. Committee on the Judiciary. May 2, 1989. 5 Legislation to Increase the Authority of the Department of Justice to Settle Claims Resulting from Law Enforcement Activities. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 22, 1989. (H.R. 972). 6 Anabolic Steroid Restriction Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Crime. March 23, 1989. (H.R. 995). 7 Authorization Request of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice for Fiscal Year 1990. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 15, 16, 1989. 8 State and Local Law Enforcement Compensation Act. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 22, 1989. (H.R. 650). 241 101st Committee Summary 9 Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 3, 1989. (H.R. 743). 10 Time-Warner Merger: Competitive Implications. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. March 14, 1989. 11 Free Trade in Ideas. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. May 3, 4, 1989. 12 Soviet Refugees. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. April 6, 1989. (H.R. 1605 and H. Con. Res. 73). 13 Immigration Nursing Relief Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. May 31, 1989. (H.R. 1507 and H.R. 2111). 14 Organized Crime Strike Forces. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. June 20, 1989. 15 Oversight and Authorization of the Antitrust Division. U.S. Department of Justice. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. April 11, 12, 1989. 16 Price Fixing Prevention Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. March 21, 1989. (H.R. 1236). 17 Immigration Status of Chinese Nationals Currently in the United States. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. July 20, 1989. (Oversight, H.R. 2929, H.R. 2712, H.R. 2722, and H.R. 2726). 18 Haitian Detention and Interdiction. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. June 8, 1989. 19 Copyright Offi ce and Copyright Royalty Tribunal Oversight. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. March 16, 1989. 20 Hearing on Legal Services Corporation. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 16, 1989. 21 Immigration Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. Part 1— September 27, 1989; Part 2—February 21, 1990; Part 3—February 21, 1990. (S. 358, H.R. 672, H.R. 2448, H.R. 2646, and Oversight). 22 Administrative Offi ce of the U.S. Courts, and Advisory Committees on Civil Rules and Appellate Rules. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. March 9, 1989. 23 Leaks During the Course of Criminal Investigations. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights and the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. August 2, 1989. 24 Statutory and Constitutional Responses to the Supreme Court Decision in Texas v. Johnson. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. July 13, 18, 19, 20, 1989. (H.R. 2744, H.R. 2778, H.R. 2855, H.J. Res. 302–310, H.J. Res. 314 and 315, 317, 318, 319, H.J. Res. 321–326, H.J. Res. 328–337, H.J. Res. 339, 340, 342, 343, H.J. Res. 348–351, H.J. Res. 359, 360, and 365). 25 Central American Asylum-Seekers. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and International Law. March 9, 1989. 242 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 26 Semiautomatic Assault Weapons Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Crime. April 5, 6, 1989. (H.R. 1190, H.R. 128, H.R. 467, H.R. 669, H.R. 825, H.R. 993, H.R. 1361, H.R. 1654, and H. Con. Res. 27). 27 Sentencing Option Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. September 14, 1989. (H.R. 2985). 28 Immigration and Naturalization Service Budget and the Naturalization Process. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. April 26, 1989. 29 Orderly Departure program and U.S. Policy Regarding Vietnamese Boat People. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. June 28, 1989. 30 Application of Employer Sanctions to Longshore Work. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. June 14, 1989. (H.R. 2138). 31 Immigration and Naturalization Service Budget and Reprogramming. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. June 29, 1989. 32 To Grant the Consent of Congress to the Boundary Change Compact Between South Dakota and Nebraska. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. November 16, 1989. (H.J. Res. 393). 33 Increasing Sherman Act Criminal Penalties and Amending Clayton Act Interlocking Directorates. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. June 15, 1989. (Oversight and H.R. 29). 34 Television Violence Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. May 10, 1989. (H.R. 1391). 35 Amendments to the Federal Tort Claims Act, Concerning Certifi cation of Scope of Employment. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. September 28, 1989. (H.R. 3331). 36 Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. May 10, 17, 1989. 37 Post-Employment Restrictions for Federal Offi cers and Employees. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 27, June 28, 1989. (Oversight and H.R. 2267). 38 Executive Offi ce of the U.S. Attorneys and the U.S. Marshals Service. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. March 21, 1989. 39 Adjudicatory Procedures of the Department of Health and Human Services. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. March 23, June 27, 1989. 40 Judicial Independence: Discipline and Conduct. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. April 27, June 13, 28, 1989. (H.R. 1620, H.R. 1930, and H.R. 2181). 41 Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 1990. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. September 12, 13, 1989. 42 Copyright Remedy Clarifi cation Act and Copyright Offi ce Report on Copyright Liability of States. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. April 12, July 11, 1989. (Oversight and H.R. 1131). 243 101st Committee Summary 43 Intellectual Property, Domestic Productivity and Trade. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. July 25, 1989. 44 Criminal Aliens. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. November 1, 1989. (H.R. 3333). 45 Efforts of the U.S. Government to Reduce the Flow of Illegal Drugs into the United States from Foreign Countries. (H.R. 2324, H.R. 504, H.R. 783, H.R. 1261, and H.R. 1648). 46 Immigration Benefi ts Based on U.S. Military Service. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. September 21, 1989. (H.R. 150, H.R. 478, H.R. 525, H.R. 639, H.R. 1286, H.R. 1306, H.R. 1313, H.R. 2304, and H.R. 2407). 47 Legal Services Corporation Reauthorization. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. July 19, 1989. 48 FBI Oversight and Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 1990. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. February 27, 28, March 9, 22, April 5, May 18, 1989. 49 Amendments to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. November 9, 1989. (H.R. 3374). 50 Patents in Space. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. October 4, 1989. (H.R. 2946). 51 Eastern European Refugees. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. November 2, 1989. 52 Discretionary Function Exemption of the Federal Tort Claims Act and the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. November 1, 8, 1989. (H.R. 1095, H.R. 2372, and H.R. 2536). 53 Quad Cities Interstate Metropolitan Authority Compact. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. February 7, 1990. (H.R. 3118 and S. 1485). 54 Processing of Soviet Refugees. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law of the Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. September 14, 1989. 55 Federal Drug Forfeiture Activities. Subcommittee on Crime. April 24, 1989. (Fort Lauderdale, FL.). 56 Use of Minors in Drug Crimes. Subcommittee on Crime. July 13, 1989. (H.R. 1305). 57 Administrative Dispute Resolution Act. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. January 31, 1990. (H.R. 2497). 58 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1989. Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. August 3, October 11, 12, 1989. (H.R. 2273). 59 Corrections: Overcrowding and Alternatives to Incarceration. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. July 27, September 27, 1989. 244 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 60 Computer Virus Legislation. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. November 8, 1989. (H.R. 55 and H.R. 287). 61 RICO Reform Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Crime. May 4, June 15, July 20, 1989. (H.R. 1046). 62 Environmental Crimes Act. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. December 12, 1989. (H.R. 3641). 63 Reauthorization of the Administrative Conference of the United States. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. February 21, 1990. (H.R. 3897). 64 Authorization Hearing on the Civil and Land and Natural Resources Divisions of the Department of Justice, and on the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. February 28, 1990. 65 National Drug Control Strategy. Subcommittee on Crime. September 7, 1989. 66 Federal Drug Aftercare and Drug Testing Programs. Subcommittee on Crime. July 27, 1989. (H.R. 3007). 67 Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Over Terrorists Acts Abroad. Subcommittee on Crime. May 31, June 13, July 13, 1989. 68 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 25, 1990. (H.J. Res. 520). 69 The Police Corps Act. Subcommittee on Crime. November 2, 1989. (H.R. 2798). 70 H.R. 4000, The Civil Rights Act of 1990. (Parts 1 and 2). Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights of the Committee on the Judiciary jointly with the Committee on Education and Labor. February 20, 27, 1990. (H.R. 4000). 71 Legislation to Provide Permanent Authority for the United States Supreme Court Police. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 15, 1990. (H.R. 4757). 72 Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdiction Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. November 15, 1989. (H.R. 3406). 73 Reauthorization of the Offi ce of Government Ethics and Oversight Hearing for the Offi ce of Public Integrity of the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 19, 1990. (H.R. 4525 and Oversight). 74 False Claims Act Implementation. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. April 4, 1990. 75 Extension of Authority for Pilot Projects for Contract with Private Attorneys for Debt Collection; and Debt Collection Amendments Act of 1990. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 10, 1990. (H.R. 4384 and H.R. 4535). 76 Transgenic Animal Patent Reform Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. September 13, 14, 1989. (H.R. 1556). 77 U.S. Trustee Bankruptcy Program. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. June 22, 1989. 78 Bankruptcy Treatment of Oil and Gas Farmout Agreements. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. September 21, 1989. (H.R. 3152). 245 101st Committee Summary 79 Biological Weapons Act of 1989; Inter-American Convention on International Commercial Arbitration. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. May 1, 1990. (H.R. 237 and H.R. 4314). 80 Architectural Design Protection. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. March 14, 1990. (H.R. 3990 and H.R. 3991). 81 Sense of Congress—Evidentiary Presumption in Child Custody Cases. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 15, 1990. (H. Con. Res. 172). 82 Electric Utility Bankruptcy Clarifi cation Act. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. October 5, 1989. (H.R. 681). 83 State Power to Tax Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. July 20, 1989. 84 Review of the Newspaper Preservation Act of 1970. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. July 20, 1989. 85 Standards and Due Process Procedures for Granting, Denying, and Revoking Security Clearances. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights of the Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Civil Service of the Committee on Post Offi ce and Civil Service. October 5, November 2, 16, 1989, February 28, March 8, 1990. 86 Correctional Alternatives Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Crime. August 2, 1989. (H.R. 2374). 87 White Sands Fair Compensation Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. June 13, 1990. (H.R. 3408). 88 The Attorney General’s Report to Congress on the Option Selected for Identifying Felons Who Attempt to Purchase Firearms. Subcommittee on Crime. January 25, 1990. 89 The Licit Importation of Opium. Subcommittee on Crime. February 27, 1990. 90 Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990. Subcommittee on Crime. May 17, 1990. (H.R. 4658). 91 Comprehensive Violent Crime Control Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Crime. March 6, 1990. (Titles I, II and IV of H.R. 2709). 92 Abuse of Steroids in Amateur and Professional Athletics. Subcommittee on Crime. March 22, 1990. 93 Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Crime. April 26, 1990. (H.R. 993). 94 Department of Justice Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1991. Committee on the Judiciary. May 16, 1990. 95 Federal Death Penalty Legislation. Subcommittee on Crime. March 14, May 23, 1990. (H.R. 2102, Title II of H.R. 2709, Titles I and II of H.R. 3119, H.R. 3238, H.R. 3342, H.R. 3539, H.R. 3871, H.R. 3918, and H.R. 4002). 96 Federal Debt Collection Procedures. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. June 14, 1990. 246 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 97 To Amend the Act Incorporating the American Legion so as to Redefi ne Eligibility for Membership Therein. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 2, 1990. (H.R. 5652). 98 Federal Judgeship Act of 1990. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. July 30, 1990. (H.R. 5316). 99 Incarcerated Veterans Rehabilitation and Readjustment Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. April 24, 1990. (H.R. 3453 and Oversight). 100 Public Safety Offi cers’ Disability Benefi ts. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. June 29, 1990. (H.R. 2870). (New York, New York). 101 Patent Remedy Clarifi cation Act. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. February 6, 1988. (H.R. 3886). 102 Federal Prison Industries and Implementation of the Federal Prison Industries Provisions of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1900. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. January 30, May 10, 1990. 103 IRCA Anti-Discrimination Amendments Act of 1990. Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. June 27, 1990. (H.R. 4421). 104 To Protect the Retired Pay of Certain Members of the Armed Forces Convicted of an Offense Under 18 U.S.C. 2071(b). Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. July 20, 1990. (H.R. 3595 and S. 1816). 105 Visual Artists Rights Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. October 18, 1989. (H.R. 2690). 106 Foreign Communications Free Trade Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. March 29, 1990. (H.R. 2689). 107 Statutory Interpretation and the Uses of Legislative History. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. April 19, 1990. 108 Copyright Infringement Remedies and Nursing Home/Videocassette Copyright. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. April 5, 1990. (H.R. 671 and H.R. 3158). 109 District Court Organization. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. June 13, 1990. (H.R. 335, H.R. 865, H.R. 1065, H.R. 3163, H.R. 4712, H.R. 3438, H.R. 3492, H.R. 3707, H.R. 4399, and H.R. 4900). 110 Prosecuting Fraud in the Thrift Industry: Impact of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. May 11, 1990. 111 Ground Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. June 28, 1990. (H.R. 3325). 112 U.S. Sentencing Commission and Guidelines for Organizational Sanctions. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. March 7, May 24, 1990. 113 Computer Software Rental Amendments Act. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. July 30, 1990. (H.R. 2740, S. 198, and H.R. 5297). 247 101st Committee Summary 114 The Attorney General’s Refusal to Provide Congressional Access to “Privileged” INSLAW Documents. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. December 5, 1990. 115 Amending the Walsh-Healy Act to Provide that Contracts for Processed Food Will be Covered by that Act. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. August 3, 1990. (H.R. 4500). 116 Granting the Consent of Congress to Amendments to the Delaware-New Jersey Compact. Committee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. October 2, 1990. (H.J. Res. 657). 117 FBI Investigation of First Amendment Activities. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. June 21, 22, 1989. 118 National Child Search Assistance Act of 1990. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. September 5, 1990. (H.R. 4407). 119 Computers and Intellectual Property. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. November 8, 1989, March 7, 1990. 120 Intellectual Property Antitrust Protection Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. February 8, 1990. (H.R. 469). 121 Legislative Options for Improving Prosecution of Financial Institutions Crimes. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. July 11, 1990. (H.R. 4990, H.R. 5044, H.R. 5050, H.R. 5098, H.R. 5101, and H. Res. 407). 122 Biotechnology Patent Protection. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. September 25, 1990. (H.R. 3957 and H.R. 5664). 123 Telephone Privacy Act of 1990. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. September 19, 1990. (H.R. 4340). 124 Federal Courts Study Committee Implementation Act and Civil Justice Reform Act. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. September 6, 1990. (H.R. 5381 and H.R. 3898). 125 Death Penalty Legislation and the Racial Justice Act. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 3, 9, 1990. (H.R. 4618, H.R. 105, H.R. 380, H.R. 596, H.R. 1197, H.R. 1464, H.R. 1477, and H.R. 2196). 126 Hearings on Emerging Criminal Justice Issues. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. March 27, April 19, July 23, August 15, 1990. (New York, New York). 127 Legal Services Corporation Reauthorization. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. May 9, 23, 1990. 128 Federal Contract Crimes Sentencing Act of 1990. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. October 11, 1990. (H.R. 4795). 129 Federal Tort Claims Act. Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. September 25, 1990. 130 Pocket Veto Legislation. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. May 9, 1990. (H.R. 849). 248 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 131 Moral Rights and the Motion Picture Industry. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. January 9, 1990. (Los Angeles, California). 132 State and Local Law Enforcement Wiretapping of Confi dential Conversations, Including Those Between Criminal Defendants and Their Lawyers. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. December 18, 1989. 133 International Parental Child Abduction Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. September 27, 1990. (H.R. 3759). 134 FBI Authority to Seize Suspects Abroad. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. November 8, 1989. 135 FBI Oversight and Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 1991. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 1, 22, 29, April 5, May 24, 1990. 136 Insurance Competitive Pricing Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. July 27, 1989, April 24, 1990. (H.R. 1663). 137 Fair Use and Unpublished Works. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice of the House Committee on the Judiciary and the Subcommittee on Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. July 11, 1990. (H.R. 4263 and S. 2370). 138 Industrial Design Protection. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. May 3, June 20, September 27, 1990. (H.R. 902, H.R. 3017, and H.R. 3499). 139 Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue. House Committee on the Judiciary and the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. April 19, 1990. 140 Dischargeability in Bankruptcy of Criminal Fines, Restitution, and Related Liabilities Arising Out of a Debtor’s Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Legally Intoxicated. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. June 21, 1990. 141 Leveraged Buyouts and Bankruptcy. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. January 30, March 1, May 17, 1990. 142 Bankruptcy Treatment of Swap Agreements and Forward Contracts. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. February 6, 1990. (H.R. 2057 and H.R. 1754). 143 Proposed Constitutional Amendments to Balance the Budget. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. July 10, 11, 1990. 144 Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990. Subcommittee on Crime. September 6, 1990. (H.R. 3757). 145 Habeas Corpus Legislation. Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. May 24, June 6, 1990. (H.R. 4737, H.R. 1090, H.R. 1953, and H.R. 3584). 146 Production Joint Ventures Antitrust Legislation. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. May 17, July 26, September 28, 1989. (H.R. 423, H.R. 1024, H.R. 1025, and H.R. 2264). 147 Fatal Plane Crash in Gander, Newfoundland, December 12, 1985. Subcommittee on Crime. December 4, 5, 1990. 249 101st Committee Summary 148 AT&T Consent Decree. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. August 1, 2, 1989. 149 Correctional Options Incentives Amendments Act. Subcommittee on Crime. March 21, 29, May 24, 1990. (H.R. 4158). 150 Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1990. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. September 27, 1990. (H.R. 5377). 151 Possible Violations of U.S. Antitrust Laws by Foreign Corporations. Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law. May 3, 1990. 152 Freedom of Choice Act of 1989. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. October 2, 3, 1990. (H.R. 3700). 153 Authorization Requests of the Community Relations Service of the Department of Justice for Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. March 8, 1989; April 4, 1990. 154 Reauthorization of the United States Commission on Civil Rights. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. April 27, 1989. 155 Right to Privacy and Reproductive Freedom. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 10, 1989; March 15, 1990. 156 How State and Local Governments Will Meet the Croson Standard (Minority Set-Asides). Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. November 30, 1989. 157 Authorization Request of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice for Fiscal Year 1991. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. May 10, 1990. Committee Prints SERIAL NOS. AND TITLE 1 Compilation of Civil Rights Law (As Amended Through the End of 1988). March 1989. 2 Immigration and Nationality Act (As Amended Through January 1, 1989) With Notes and Related Laws—8th Edition. April 1989. 3 Subcommittee Markup of House Resolution 87—Impeachment of Judge Walter L. Nixon, Jr. Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. April 1989. 4 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. July 1, 1989. (Superseded by Serial No. 9). 5 Rules of Civil Procedure for the United States District Courts. July 1, 1989. (Superseded by Serial No. 13). 6 Rules of Criminal Procedure for the United States District Courts. July 1, 1989. (Superseded by Serial No. 10). 7 Federal Rules of Evidence. July 1, 1989. (Superseded by Serial No. 15). 8 Judge Walter L. Nixon, Jr., Impeachment Inquiry Transcript of Proceedings, U.S.A. v. Walter L. Nixon, Jr.,–Criminal Action No. H85–00012(L). (Parts 1 and 2). July 1989. 250 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 9 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. December 1, 1989. (Superseded by Serial No. 12). 10 Rules of Criminal Procedure for the United States District Courts. December 1, 1989. (Superseded by Serial No. 14). 11 Minority Business Set-Aside Programs—The City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Company. A Collection of Articles by Constitutional Scholars and Economists. January 1990. 12 Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. December 1, 1990. 13 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. December 1, 1990. 14 Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. December 1, 1990. 15 Federal Rules of Evidence. December 1, 1990. House Documents HOUSE DOCUMENT NO. AND TITLE 45 Proposed Legislation—“Government-Wide Ethics Act of 1989”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to ensure that serving with honor is the aspiration of every employee in our Government and to provide for the equitable treatment of all Government offi cers and employees under the laws of the United States, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on House Administration; Post Offi ce and Civil Service; the Judiciary; Ways and Means; Armed Services; and Rules. April 12, 1989. 46 Proposed Legislation—“Judicial Salary Act of 1989”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to increase the annual salaries of Justices and judges of the United States. Referred to the Committee on Post Offi ce and Civil Service and the Committee on the Judiciary April 12, 1989. 53 Part 1—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 which have been adopted by the Supreme Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. April 26, 1989. (Executive Communication No. 1058). Part 2—Amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting corrected amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure which have been adopted by the Supreme Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. May 3, 1989. (Executive Communication No. 1118). 54 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. April 26, 1989. (Executive Communication No. 1057). 55 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 prescribed by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. April 26, 1989. (Executive Communication No. 1059). 251 101st Committee Summary 73 Draft of Proposed Legislation Entitled the “Comprehensive Violent Crime Control Act of 1989”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation entitled the “Comprehensive Violent Crime Control Act of 1989”. June 15, 1989. 80 Proposed Legislation—“Honoraria Reform Act of 1989”. Communication from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend the Government-Wide Ethics Act of 1989 to prohibit the acceptance of honoraria by Members of Congress. Referred jointly to the Committees on House Administration; the Judiciary; and Post Offi ce and Civil Service. July 10, 1989. (Executive Communication No. 1425). 90 Denial of Federal Benefi ts for Certain Drug Offenders. Communication from the President of the United States transmitting a report pertaining to denial of Federal benefi ts to drug traffi ckers and possessors, pursuant to Public Law 100–690, section 5301(g)(1) (102 Stat. 4312). September 6, 1989. (Executive Communication No. 1607). 96 Proposed Legislation—“Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform Act of 1989”. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to provide comprehensive campaign fi nance reform, to lessen the power of special economic interests and to restore competition to American congressional elections. Referred to the Committees on House Administration; Post Offi ce and Civil Service; and the Judiciary. September 26, 1989. 115 Veto of H.R. 1487. Message from the President of the United States transmitting his veto of H.R. 1487, a bill to authorize appropriations for fi scal years 1990 and 1991 for the Department of State, and for other purposes. Message and accompanying bill referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. November 21, 1989. 132 Memorandum of Disapproval. Message from the President of the United States transmitting his memorandum of disapproval of H.R. 2712, the “Emergency Chinese Immigration Relief Act of 1989”. January 23, 1990. 137 Proceedings of the 37th Annual National Convention of the Veterans of World War I of the United States, Daytona Beach, Florida—September 11–13, 1989. January 23, 1990. (Executive Communication No. 2273). 139 How Our Laws Are Made. Bicentennial Edition—1789–1989. Ordered to be printed November 20, 1989. 142 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence. Communication from the Chief Justice of the United States transmitting an amendment to the Federal Rules of Evidence as adopted by the Court, pursuant to Public Law 100–702, section 401(a) (102 Stat. 4649). January 29, 1990. (Executive Communication No. 2370). 147 Decision to Order the Divestment of a Company located in Seattle, Washington. Communication from the President of the United States transmitting a report on his decision to order the divestment of a company located in Seattle, Washington; copy of the order, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. APP. 2170. [China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) and its interests in MAMCO Manufacturing, Inc.] February 5, 1990. (Executive Communication No. 2437). 179 Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Message from the President of the United States transmitting a draft of proposed legislation authorizing the President to disapprove or reduce items of spending authority and to disapprove substantive provisions contained in appropriations measures. April 25, 1990. 252 A History of the Committee on the Judiciary 1813–2006 180 Budget Reform. Communications from the President of the United States transmitting his letter supporting budget process reform. Referred jointly to the Committees on Government Operations; Rules; and the Judiciary. April 26, 1990. (Executive Communication No. 3079). 185 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Communication from the Supreme Court of the United States transmitting amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure prescribed by the Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072. May 1, 1990. (Executive Communication No. 3098). 197 Veto of H.R. 2364. Message from the President of the United States transmitting his veto of H.R. 2364, a bill to amend the Rail Passenger Service Act to authorize appropriations for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, and for other purposes. May 24, 1990. 204 National Drug Operations Center. Message from the President of the United States transmitting an analysis of the feasibility of establishing a National Drug Operations Center for the integration, coordination, and control of all drug interdiction operations, pursuant to Public Law 101–189, section 1213(a) (103 Stat. 1567). Referred to the Committees on Armed Services; the Judiciary; Merchant Marine and Fisheries; Public Works and Transportation; and Ways and Means. June 19, 1990. 251 Civil Rights Act of 1990. Message from the President of the United States transmitting alternative language to S. 2104 as passed by the Congress. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Education and Labor. October 21, 1990.