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CREATOR: Margaret M. Suntum ( SUNTUM_M ) (WHO)
CREATION DATE/TIME:12-JUL-1995 15:46:41.93
SUBJECT: 1995-7-12 McCurry Briefing
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
July 12, 1995
PRESS BRIEFING
BY MIKE MCCURRY
The Briefing Room
1:57 P.M. EDT
MR. MCCURRY: Let me start with an announcement about
the Endangered Species Act. The President will have a statement very
shortly in which the President says that he's announcing significant
reforms to the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act Wetlands
Program which will benefit homeowners in America. Under the reforms,
a vast majority of American homeowners won't ever have to worry about
endangered species implications or wetlands requirements if they're
doing things like building properties or looking to modify their own
structures on property that are wetlands implicated.
Specifically, the Endangered Species Act programs will,
as administered by the Department of the Interior, essentially
eliminate restrictions on single
- -family homeowners with five or fewer
acres of land. Similarly, for wetlands programs, the Army Corps of
Engineers will issue a new nationwide permit to allow homeowners to
construct or expand residences without an individual permit. That is
an additional step that is consistent with a lot of things the
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administration has been doing to enhance homeownership opportunities
for individual Americans.
There will be a briefing over at the Department of
Interior at 3:15 p.m. today by Interior folks and Army Corps of
Engineers folks. So they 11 be able to answer any questions you
might have.
Q
Is this a proposal or is this the regulation that
he's issuing?
MR. MCCURRY: These are - - my understanding is it's
reforms, changes in the regulations as administered now. So this is
an executive action. It doesn't require any congressional action or
approval.
Q
Is this an announcement, a piece of paper, or what?
MR. MCCURRY: A piece of paper that we're doing here,
and that they will brief on at greater length over at Interior.
I
How do you think this will affect the debate on the
Hill in terms of environmental issues?
MR. MCCURRY: Well, we hope that given SO many
unfortunate things happening on the Hill as they relate to
environmental protection, that this common
-sense application of law
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We'd indicate to Congress that this administration and
this White House take a common sense approach to environmental
regulation, and thus make it unnecessary to eviscerate those
environmental protection laws that the President believes are
important to safeguarding the natural resources of America and
enhance the quality of the environment for all Americans.
Q
Did the Republican proposals help spur the
administration to come out with this?
MR. MCCURRY: Well, I would say, when it comes to
wetlands, as you know, since 1993, we have done a series of things to
really improve the administration of wetlands regulation. And this
is consistent with those things. It's also consistent with a variety
of measures that we've taken not only in the natural resources area,
but also through HUD and other agencies to expand and enhance home
ownership opportunities.
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The wetlands position had been no net loss of
wetlands. Will this result in a loss of wetlands?
MR. MCCURRY: No, this doesn't change that. No net loss
was announced in 1993. My understanding, it will remain in place.
Interior will have more on it at 3:15 p.m., if you want to pass it
on.
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MR. MCCURRY: Let me just, before that, I know a lot of
people are asking about where we are on base closings. The President
is having lunch with the Vice President at this hour, and then he
does intend to do some work on this later on this afternoon. He has
for those of you who have been following this had a series of
questions that he's posed both to the commission itself and to the
Pentagon on what the prospects are for privatization in place at some
of the facilities that have been recommended for closure.
And the President has been insisting that he get from
staff very accurate and credible estimates of what the prospects for
privatization are. And he's had a series of very precise questions
that he's posed to the Pentagon and to his own staff here and we've
been assembling those answers for him. That's the material that he
intends to review later today. And I think it's entirely possible he
might conclude that later today. If he does, we would issue some
written materials relevant to that. And then I believe the Pentagon
is prepared to brief at that time.
So just to keep you advised, keep checking. I think
it's going to be mid to late afternoon.
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He has not made a decision yet?
MR. MCCURRY: He is getting ready to review these
materials with some of the staff here, and some of the precise
questions that he asked for they're going to share with the President
later on in the afternoon.
I
With the fall of Srebrenica and the threat now to
Zepa and Gorazda and Eastern enclaves, is the Clinton administration
rethinking its opposition to a unilateral U.S. lifting of the arms
embargo?
MR. MCCURRY: Absolutely not. The one thing that we
know would guarantee that the situation in Bosnia is worsened would
be a unilateral lifting of the arms embargo. I think there are many,
unfortunately, in our United States Congress who believe somehow that
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difficult foreign policy problem. They are badly mistaken. Lifting
the arms embargo unilaterally on Bosnia would further enflame the
conflict that's already gone on for far too long.
It would also have the effect of Americanizing this war.
There is no question that unilaterally lifting the arms embargo, if
the United States took that action, would lead U.N.
troop
-contributing nations to quickly withdraw their troops. That
would then trigger, as you all know, a commitment we have to our
allies to help extract them. So it is almost a dead
-certain bet that
lifting the arms embargo would mean U.S. ground troops would have to
be present in Bosnia very shortly. And that question needs to be
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posed to those in the United States Congress who are proposing a
course that we think is not only dangerous, but would further
jeopardize lives in Bosnia.
I
Would the President I'm not sure how this
works would the President have veto power over anything Congress
might do along these lines? And would he then veto?
MR. MCCURRY: Well, that's not clear. I think the
Congress we're not certain of what authority the Congress would
have to instruct the United States to unilaterally abrogate a U.N.
Security Council resolution. There have been various suggestions
this might come in the form of a sense of the Senate resolution, but,
in any event, the President is adamantly opposed to that course of
action because it entails not only risk for the civilian population
of Bosnia as the war would worsen very quickly but it also would put
in jeopardy U.N. peacekeeping troops. It would put in jeopardy U.S.
troops which would most likely have to be dispatched to extract U.N.
personnel from Bosnia, and it would lead to significant cost to U.S.
taxpayers because -- as we took on the burden of arming the Bosnian
Muslims.
Q
If it's in a sense a Senate resolution it carries
no weight of law, so, therefore, the President can just ignore it.
So what is the concern then?
MR. MCCURRY: The concern then is that at this time in
Bosnia it is just not a wise idea to make meaningless gestures. And
I don't believe that anyone in the Congress who's proposing this
course of action thinks of it as a meaningless gesture. But what it
happens to be is a very bad alternative in a situation that doesn't
have many good alternatives available.
I
What is the President's position now on
multilateral lifting of the embargo? Does he still favor that, and
has he made any effort in recent times to push that?
MR. MCCURRY: We have consistently said and continue to
believe that it may become possible as a last resort that a
multilateral lifting of the arms embargo would be unavoidable. That
has consistently been the view of those nations that participate in
the Contact Group with whom we cooperate. It's not clear that any of
the nations that we cooperate with in the Contact Group have taken
the view that that unavoidable last resort is now at hand.
Now, I will point out, there's a big difference between
working within the international community to multilaterally lift the
arms embargo. That is basically a conclusion that that is the
preferred option that then comes from a judgment that would be made
not only within those member nations at the United Nations, but also
within those groups that are working diplomatically on the problem of
Bosnia.
There's a big difference between that and unilaterally
lifting the arms embargo. Unilaterally lifting the arms embargo
means that the problem in Bosnia is unilaterally the responsibility
of the United States. There are no doubt some nations that wouldn't
mind transferring that responsibility to the United States. But
that's why we've said consistently that a unilateral lift of the arms
embargo is a certain formula for Americanizing the war in Bosnia and
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putting U.S. troops and U.S. personnel and resources significantly at
risk.
I
Do you then see the multilateral lifting is tied to
an end to UNPROFOR if the UNPROFOR nations decide to leave, does it
then follow as far as you're concerned that you have to pursue a
multilateral lift?
MR. MCCURRY: I think it would depend on the judgments
we'd reach with our allies and others if that was the course of
action suggested. I would say, based on the diplomatic discussions
that we've had in the last 24 hours, there's some determination on
the part of other UNPROFOR countries -- troop
-contributing countries
to stay in place in Bosnia. There is some sense that the UNPROFOR
presence there is vital to helping relieve the humanitarian situation
there, which is now surely worsening as refugees stream out of the
Srebrenica area and go to some of the adjacent enclaves, or outside,
at least, the Srebrenica enclave.
And so our work, at the moment, has been focused on
discussions with the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. And UNHCR,
I believe, is also having discussions today with the Bosnian Serbs
about steps that could be taken to help the civilian population,
which is now at risk.
There's no question that removing the U.N. mission from
Bosnia would seriously worsen the humanitarian situation that exists
for those civilians. They are -- at the moment, many hundreds of
thousands of Bosnian civilians are kept alive by the provision of
foodstuffs, water and supplies that they're getting through the U.N.
effort.
I
Mike, in the last 24 hours, can you just tell us
what those discussions have yielded in terms of what the peacekeepers
may need in terms of help and what the allies have to do about Zepa?
MR. MCCURRY: There's not much that I can shed -- not
much light I can shed on that. There have been discussions both that
are getting ready to occur now in London through the Contract Group,
and Assistant Secretary Dick Holbrooke is there representing the
United States. I think that will be a venue for discussions of what
some of our key allies see as the situation, military situation.
I think, as you know, there's a debate underway at the
U.N. Security Council on a resolution that I'll expect will -- the
last I heard -- will probably pass sometime this afternoon, that
deals with the question of what authority the Secretary General will
have to use additional resources to return Srebrenica to its status
quo prior to the recent Bosnian Serb offensive. So I think a lot of
that is being judged now by the allies and we are in consultation
with our allies on that.
Q
But wouldn't that take manpower?
MR. MCCURRY: Maura had a follow
-up.
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I
One of the accusations that's been made this week
is that the U.N. presence kind of facilitates Serb aggression. In
other words, it does keep these people alive, but because, in effect,
it stops NATO from making air strikes, from taking tougher measures,
in effect, you're helping the Serbs pick off these enclaves one by
one.
MR. MCCURRY: That's not a correct analysis of how NATO
has been prepared to assist the U.N. in its effort. It has always
been the case that under the decisions of the North Atlantic Council
that NATO military powers available to the United Nations upon
request to the United Nations. So the United Nations has been in the
position of calling upon NATO to take additional action. It has
never been a case that NATO could, on its own, go and conduct
military activity that might be outside the parameters suggested by
U.N. Commanders on the ground and by United Nations civilian
personnel.
I
Does that set
-up help Serb --
MR. MCCURRY: There have been good questions asked about
the utility of the dual key arrangement.
I
What's the U.S. position on retaking the enclave,
or the safe zone? And do you actually think does the President
actually think that his policy is working, or the U.N. policy is
working there when you say when the situation worsens how can
it get any worse?
MR. MCCURRY: How can it get worse?
Q
when a few more cities they haven't taken, which
they are free to take with no resistance?
MR. MCCURRY: Sarajevo could be strangled further by the
Serbs overrun by the Serbs. You could see Gorazda, Tuzla and
others fall. You could see millions of refugees put at significant
risk because there are no provisions at all for humanitarian aid upon
departure of the United Nations. You could see thing get seriously
worse there upon departure of the United Nations. It is not a pretty
picture. Nobody would say otherwise.
I
But the policy has created all of these refugees.
MR. MCCURRY: I believe it's the Bosnian Serbs that have
created all these refugees.
I
But you give them no resistance. They can go
anywhere and do anything.
MR. MCCURRY: Well, you are correct that the United
Nations is not at war with the Bosnian Serbs. It has not been.
I
What is the U.S. position on retaking?
MR. MCCURRY: As we said yesterday, we believe
Srebrenica should be returned to it's status as a safe area and I
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believe the United Nations Security Council is getting ready to act
to insist upon that.
I
But how's that backed up, Mike?
I
Those are two different things. You're saying it
should be returned, but should it be retaken?
MR. MCCURRY: Well, there was an agreement dating back
to April, which was clearly abrogated by the Bosnian Serbs in recent
days that establish Srebrenica as a was to have established
Srebrenica as a demilitarized area in that the Bosnian Serbs would
respect the territorial integrity of the enclave in exchange for the
Bosnian government removing any weaponry from the area. Now, that
fell apart as the Bosnian Serbs made clear some offensive intentions
with regard to the enclave and as the Bosnian government moved to
defend the civilian population of Srebrenica. Our United Nations
will likely insist upon a return to the April arrangement.
I
What in there would compel the Bosnian Serbs to do
anything that you're suggesting?
MR. MCCURRY: What would compel them to do it? The
prospect of living for some time in the future within the community
of nations. Now, if that's a thin reed it's a thin reed. But long
after at some point in the future the conflict in Bosnia will be
over but the memories of what the Bosnian Serbs have done in recent
days will never end. And that likely they will pay a price for that
one way or another long into the future.
Q
Well you have attempted to extract a price of one
sort or another for a number of years now.
MR. MCCURRY: Right.
I
On Serbia itself, on the Bosnian Serbs both
militarily and economically. They've had no effect and in essence
the Serbs impunity.
MR. MCCURRY: It's not accurate to say that they've had
no effect because you're assuming that in the absence of the policy
that had been pursued by the United States and by its allies that the
situation would somehow have been better. And I think it's very
clear the evidence would suggest the contrary. There would have been
much deeper loss of life. The likelihood of the Bosnian Serbs
contesting or conquering additional parts of Bosnia
-Herzegovina is
quite clear. And it's quite clear that they never you know, we
have kept alive at least some possibility that we would get a
settlement that would reverse some of the gains that the Bosnian
Serbs made during the war against the Bosnia Muslims. None of that
would have been possible absent a presence by the United Nations and
by the diplomatic effort that's been underway.
Now, is this situation satisfactory now? Of course, it
is not but the problem is everyone who thinks they've got a better
idea happened to be dead wrong.
I
Saying the U.N. insists on a return to the status
quo is essentially meaningless without enforcement. In what way
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would the U.N. enforce it and in what way would the United States
participate in any enforcement of the resolutions so it could pass
this afternoon?
MR. MCCURRY: I can't speak to that. That discussion is
underway at the Security Council. But the latest draft of
resolutions suggests that the Secretary General should use the
resources available to the Secretary General, most likely through
UNPROFOR, to return that. Now, is that going to be a military
effort. I can't imagine that there's much military resource
available to achieve that result SO it most likely will have to be
diplomatic.
Q
The Bosnian government seems to be rethinking its
position on keeping UNPROFOR in Bosnia. So far they've not asked
that UNPROFOR leave. I assume, correct me if I'm wrong, if the
Bosnian government were to ask that the UNPROFOR troops leave in
exchange for a multilateral lifting of the arms embargo, the U.S.
position would be to support whatever the Bosnian government asks
for?
MR. MCCURRY: Well, let's wait and see if the Bosnian
government makes that judgment.
I
Do you agree with Chirac that the enclaves should
be retaken with French military resources?
MR. MCCURRY: Well, as I said to some of you earlier
today, we are in contact with the French to determine what precisely
the French President has in mind
I
You haven't determined that yet?
MR. MCCURRY: That has not been determined yet and there
will be further discussions most likely in London on that.
I
One more question. Does the President have any
confidence at all in Mr. Akashi?
MR. MCCURRY: The President respects the work that Mr.
Akashi has done in Bosnia. It is a very difficult situation and he
has a difficult job preserving a neutral peacekeeping force amidst
two parties in conflict when much of the world, of course, sees one
of those parties clearly as an aggressor. But the U.N. peacekeeping
mission that is there is there in a capacity, a neutral capacity. It
is not there to make war on the Bosnian Serbs. It never has been.
That has made the role that he plays as a civilian
representative of the Secretary General there a difficult one. And
we acknowledge that.
Q
Well, the Bosnian government has asked that he be
replaced. Do you think it's time to do that?
MR. MCCURRY: That's a matter for the United Nations and
for the Secretary General.
I
Can I change topics?
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MR. MCCURRY: You sure can. I'd be happy if you would.
I
On religious expression stuff, Mr. Dellinger said
he thought it was long overdue that the President made this kind of
statement. And he said that in the past, public figures, he didn't
name them, had contributed to the confusion by making statements like
God has been kicked out of the classroom. If I'm not mistaken, among
people who used to make that kind of statement was President Reagan
with some regularity. Is what the President said today an effort to
essentially say that God is everywhere and SO can't be kicked out of
anyplace? (Laughter.) And persons of faith can -- I mean, the
President took some pains to say he was a person of faith and is
private about it.
MR. MCCURRY: I would say that is a question that would
have been proper to address to Mr. Dellinger. I'll see if we can get
an answer.
I
Why now it seems to me the Justice Department
was ordered to sit down and look at existing Supreme Court case law
and put together a compendium of dos and don'ts for classroom level
education and if you believe Secretary Riley's assertion -- that
this somehow this Xerox copy is going to make it from Washington to a
third grade teacher. Why now on the timing of this?
MR. MCCURRY: Well, the timing on this, there's a debate
in Congress underway on alterations to the First Amendment, as you
know, It's also true that there is an informed public debate about
what freedom of religious expression means in America. Now, this is
a subject of enormous importance to millions of Americans who believe
that their right to freely exercise their rights under the First
Amendment are somehow in jeopardy.
And the President felt strongly about addressing this.
He's been addressing a series -- in a series of speeches, he's
addressed subjects that are important to the moral life of this
nation, and I think it is consistent with several opportunities the
President has taken recently to address questions that are related to
the moral values that are inherent in American society.
I
Are there going to be any more such speeches on
values and
MR. MCCURRY: I would argue in many ways that the speech
next week on affirmative action is going to be very much that kind of
speech because it goes to the heart of what social justice is about,
what equal opportunity is about in our society, and is consistent
with the President speaking out very vigorously in recent days on the
moral life and moral values of this country?
Q
Are others contemplated after that?
MR. MCCURRY: I wouldn't rule out I think the
President will reinforce many of the themes he's struck in some of
his recent speeches in future appearances. I don't know that I would
target any particular speech as a major new area that he's going to
address. But as you've seen him don in Nashville earlier this week,
he will be reinforcing some of these themes that he's struck in
recent days.
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Q
But this is the gamut of topics. In other words,
violence in the media, civility, affirmative action, and religion?
That's it?
MR. MCCURRY: At the moment, yes, but, you know, there
are probably many opportunities the President will see in future
weeks and months to address questions of this nature. So there may
be new topics as well.
I
Have you gotten a letter from Gingrich yet on the
political reform commission?
MR. MCCURRY: No. I heard the last I heard this
morning is that the Speaker was still working within the Republican
side to discuss some of his ideas with others in the Republican
leadership, and it would be proper for him to do that before he'd
share his thinking with the President. We are anxious to get that
letter because we'd like to move forward on the New Hampshire
handshake agreement obviously.
Q
Does the White House believe that the House
Republicans who are so drastically cutting national service, Goals
2000, and technology investment are specifically targeting the
Clinton political legacy in trying to prevent him from having or
boasting about a legacy?
MR. MCCURRY: They may very well be. You could ask
them, find out the answer yourself. I would suggest that, at least,
what they are definitely targeting is the capacity that the
administration would have using the resources of government to help
grow the economy over the long term. The type of investments that
they are now specifically attacking would make the U.S. economy
stronger in the 21st century would give people opportunities for
better and higher paying jobs. And it seems, certainly, to be case
of, you know, eating your seed corn when you make that type of
assault on the investments that are going to be critical to the
economic security of the American family in the future.
Q
Would it be fair to say the administration isn't
really willing to deal on Medicare and Medicaid with the Republicans
until they show some serious effort at scaling back the tax cuts?
MR. MCCURRY: I think and probably can say that I know
for a fact that the Republicans would be more than happy to have some
type of compromise on Medicare because then they would be free to do
things in other parts of the budget on tax cuts. But I think that's
one reason why many Democrats on the Hill, and I think why the
President as well, feels like you have to put these things together,
and you have to consider what the total budget picture is going to
look like.
Q
Mike, earlier today you mentioned something about a
welfare reform speech tomorrow.
MR. MCCURRY: No, he's going to, I believe, will have a
welfare reform event here tomorrow. And we'll tell you more about it
as we know more later on today. I don't think we have the details
yet. The President, I imagine will have some representatives and
governors and local officials and some members of the Senate who have
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been working hard on an alternative to the Republican welfare reform
bill here at the White House at some part tomorrow.
I
Is there something to unveil an alternative?
MR. MCCURRY: No, no. The alternative is there. There
is a good Democratic alternative that's been crafted in the Senate,
and has the support of the President. It is there, we believe, as a
strong and sensible alternative to the Republican proposal. And it's
much tougher on work and getting Americans off welfare and back to
work than is the Republican proposal.
I
Since this morning, has there been any requests
from anyone in the Bosnia region or anyone involved for U.S.
participation in any humanitarian or extraction efforts?
MR. MCCURRY: Well, those are two separate extraction
is a military question.
Q
I'm asking two separate questions.
MR. MCCURRY: Not extraction. There have been ongoing
discussions about how we could relieve the humanitarian situation
there, and what steps individual contributing countries that
participate in UNPROFOR could take to relieve the situation around
Srebrenica. There's clearly going to be a humanitarian need now,
north of Srebrenica, to deal with the civilian population that has
moved out of the enclave.
And there are a lot of discussions underway now about
what is available; what additional resources are going to be made
available; and how will they be made available to those populations.
We've had discussions about movement of convoys to those populations
will they be able to get through; how can we best get them
through? So a lot of work of that nature.
But the specific question of extraction at the moment
would seem to involve mostly the Dutch contingent that had been in
Srebrenica. And to my knowledge, as of about an hour ago, there had
been no requests, official requests from the Dutch for extraction.
I
As far as the humanitarian, are you talking about
things that would be extra UNPROFOR, outside of that? Some special
action put together by various countries for these particular
refugees?
MR. MCCURRY: No. My understanding is they would be
done under the mandate of the existing U.N. mission.
Q
Mike, what's your reaction to the House
Appropriations Subcommittee vote last night to eliminate the Surgeon
General's office?
MR. MCCURRY: I caught up with that late. I mean, the
President feels very strongly, as he said several times during the
fight for Dr. Foster's nomination, that the Surgeon General plays a
very important role in the public life of America; in a sense,
serving as America's doctor. It is a position in which Americans are
educated about their own personal health. We learn more about health
trends that are important. And it is then a critical element of our
whole national effort to protect the nation's health.
In that sense, it's a valuable position within
government. But it's not the only position within the U.S.
government that the Republicans on the Hill are attempting to
eliminate. As you know, they would like to get rid of several
Cabinet agencies and others. But the President continues to believe
that the surgeon general's post can be very important in protecting
the health and welfare of American citizens.
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I
Is that issue SO strong that if the President would
get that appropriations bill and everything else in that bill was
fine except that the surgeon general's office was
MR. MCCURRY: As you' heard from Mr. Panetta yesterday,
the likelihood of that that would be the only objectionable feature
of that bill is highly remote.
I
But is it I mean, is that issue so strong along
the lines of some of the other issues that Panetta raised yesterday?
MR. MCCURRY: As I've just said, it's not likely to be
the only veto
-prompting provision of that --
I
Does the President have a candidate for that job?
MR. MCCURRY: No. But we are continuing to look for a
well
-qualified job, but we are constrained now by what is clearly
some very strong litmus test
-like views of the Republican majority in
the U.S. Senate.
I
Has the President decided or is he leaning toward
establishing a post that would take over the teen pregnancy program
he has in mind and maybe
MR. MCCURRY: They continue to work on that, and the
question is how best to accomplish that objective without spending a
lot or additional taxpayer money.
I
Would it be possible that a nonprofit foundation
could be headed up by
MR. MCCURRY: Certainly.
I
Are you expecting the First Lady to go to Beijing
in September?
MR. MCCURRY: That has not been decided, and I would say
it had not been decided even prior to some of the more rocky
developments in the bilateral relationship between the United States
and the People's Republic. There will be many factors weighed by the
First Lady's staff and by others here at the White House before any
decision is made on that, and the delegation itself is still in the
process of being composed.
Q
What extent will Mrs. Wu's comments earlier today
be weighed as
MR. MCCURRY: They will be weighed as a factor.
I
Since this conference is not really under the
auspices of China, is it possible that she could go to this U.N.
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conference and not make any contact with the government of China?
MR. MCCURRY: Well, we would hope not because we would
expect the government of People's Republic to play its proper role as
host to such an important international gathering.
I
Was the House Speaker barking up the wrong tree
yesterday when he made the suggestion that they're willing to bargain
with the White House on Medicare and Medicaid cuts in exchange for
resolving the appropriations differences when, in fact, they really
should be trying to work out a bargain between tax cuts and --
MR. MCCURRY: That came close to being a woof
-woof, yes.
(Laughter.)
I
What's a woof
-woof?
MR. MCCURRY: As in barking.
I
Okay, SO you're saying that any resolution of
Medicare and Medicaid differences really - - how much you pay for them
and they should be scaling back their tax cuts for the wealthy?
MR. MCCURRY: Well, no, as you know there are additional
features to how you would restructure Medicare and Medicaid that are
in the line with some of our thinking on how you would do overall
reforms, incremental reforms on health care reform. So it's not only
a question of funding.
Who's going to relieve me of my misery here? All right.
Thank you.
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STATUS REPORT ON PENDING LEGISLATION
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Reg Reform:
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Dole filed a cloture petition Wednesday night, July 12. At the
urging of Senate Democrats he has agreed to postpone the cloture
vote until Monday (ordinarily the vote would have taken place on
Friday).
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Reconciliation:
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In a letter to Speaker Gingrich, Gephardt argued that
Reconciliation should be marked up this month so the proposed
cuts can be adequately considered before Congress leaves for the
August recess. He said he is becoming concerned "we will not
have adequate debate over the issues framed by the budget
reconciliation process as well as the question of whether tax
cuts are appropriate in this climate of budget imbalance."
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Congress on Thursday:
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Senate continued consideration of S. 343, Regulatory Reform.
House is continuing consideration of the Interior Appropriations
Bill at this time.
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SENATE FLOOR SCHEDULE:
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Friday, July 14:
Continue consideration of S 343, Reg Reform
[Katzen letter including veto recommendations sent to Dole
and Daschle on 6/23/95; SAP containing multi
-agency veto
threat sent 7/10]
Next Week:
Monday and Tuesday, July 17
-18:
Complete consideration of S 343, Reg Reform; cloture vote is
scheduled for Monday.
Wednesday, July 19:
Bosnia
Thursday & Friday, July 20 & 21:
Unspecified Appropriations Bills
TENTATIVE (Announced by Dole) :
Week of July 24:
-Ryan White AIDS program
-Gift and Lobbying Reform
Week of July 31:
Foreign Ops Appropriations
-S 908, Foreign Relations Revitalization Act
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-agency veto threat sent 6/28/95]
Week of August 7:
Welfare Reform
RECESS - DELAYED TO AUGUST 12.
Rescission Bill:
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rescission bill and the Senate will return to the bill only if
there is unanimous consent; he said the burden is on the
President to convince all Senate Democrats to support the bill.
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HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE SCHEDULE:
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Week of July 17:
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- HR --, Treasury/Postal Appropriations
- China MFN
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HOUSE FLOOR SCHEDULE:
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Friday, July 14:
No Legislative Business
Week of July 17:
- Complete consideration of HR 1977, Interior Appropriations (if
not completed 7/13)
- HR 1976, Agriculture Appropriations
- HR --, Transportation Appropriations
- HR -, Treasury/Postal Appropriations
- HR -, Commerce/Justice/State Appropriations (time permitting)
Floor action between July 4th and August Recess:
- Finish Appropriations
- China MFN
- Telecommunications
- Anti
- Terrorism
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Budget Reconciliation Status Report
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Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*).
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House: (Sept. 22 reporting deadline)
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Agriculture--
Banking-
Commerce
Econ & Educational Opp--
Govt Reform--
Internat'l Rel-
Judiciary--
Nat'l Sec--
Resources--
Transportation--
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Veterans-
Ways & Means- Not expected to mark
-up until September. Expected
to
incorporate by reference pieces of the House
-passed welfare
reform and tax bills.
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Senate: (Sept. 22 reporting deadline for spending
cuts, but 5 days following CBO certification for tax
cuts)
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Agriculture--
Armed Services--
Banking--
Commerce--
Energy--
Environment & PW--
*Finance--Not expected to mark
-up until September. Finance has
the
load in the Congress, with all of Medicare, Medicaid,
most of welfare, and all the tax cuts to report. Moreover,
with an 11
-9 split, the Republicans need every vote to
report out a Reconciliation package; however, the
Republicans may have trouble holding Chafee's vote. In
addition, Pressler is up for election next year and D'Amato
has the seniors vote to worry about.
Govt Affairs--
Judiciary--
Labor--
Veterans--
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SUMMARY of ADMINISTRATION OPPOSITION
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[Prepared by OMB/LRD and OMB/LA]
(Note: For details on the legislation listed below, including the
basis for opposition, see the "STATUS OF MAJOR LEGISLATION" List
that follows - note the item #.)
Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*).
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Vetoes:
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Rescissions/Supplemental - HR 1158
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Presidential Veto Threats:
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Labor/HHS Appropriations - Panetta statement 7/11
VA/HUD Appropriations - Panetta statement 7/11
Assault Weapons Ban
Clean Water Amendments of 1995 - HR 961 [Item # 202]
Davis
- -Bacon - S 141 [Item #303]
Foreign Affairs Authorization/Merge AID, ACDA, USIA into State - HR 1561
[Item #102]
Loser Pays - Civil Litigation - HR 988 [Item #9]
National Security Bill - HR 872 [Item #101]
Product Liability/Civil Litigation - HR 956 [Item #8]
Student Loans
Takings/Private Property Protection - HR 925 and S 605 [Item #6]
Tax Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act - HR 1215 [Item #3]
100,000 cops - HR 728, Law Enforcement Block Grants [Item #4]
Welfare Reform - HR 4 [Item #301]
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Multiple Agency Veto Threats:
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Interior Appropriations - HR 1977; letter sent 6/21, SAP sent 7/12
Comprehensive Regulatory Reform Act of 1995 - S 343 [Item #5]
Foreign Relations Authorization/Merge AID, ACDA, USIA into State - S 908
[Item #102]
Regulatory Moratorium - HR 450 [Item #7]
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Single Agency Veto Threats:
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Financial Institutions Regulatory Relief Act of 1995 - HR 1362 [Item #16]
Food Stamps - Block Grant, 1995 Farm Bill [Item #310]
Jerusalem Embassy - S 770 and HR 1595 [Item #104]
Mining Law - S 506 [Item #207]
National Defense Authorization Act - HR 1530 [Item #103]
National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 - S 440 [Item #14]
Service Contract Repeal Act - [Item #304]
Teamwork for Employees & Managers Act - HR 743 [Item #307]
Utah Wilderness - HR 1745 [Item #208]
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Strongly Oppose:
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Agriculture Appropriations - letter sent 6/21
Energy & Water Appropriations - HR 1905; letter sent 6/20
Treasury/Postal Appropriations - letter sent 7/10
Federal Retirement Reform - HR 1215 and HR 1185 [Item #401]
Highway Off
-Budget - HR 842 [Item #15]
HUD Elimination Act - S 435 [Item #13]
Livestock Grazing Act - S 852 [Item #209]
National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 - S 440 [Item #14]
Pipeline Safety Act - HR 1323 [Item #21]
Risk Assessment - HR 1022 [Item #5]
Telecommunications - S 652 [Item #11]
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Oppose:
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Military Construction Appropriations - HR 1817; SAP sent 6/15, letter sent
6/13
Lorton Closure - HR 461 [Item #17]
Regulatory Sunset and Review Act of 1995 - HR 994 [Item #20]
Service Contract Repeal Act - HR 246 [Item #304]
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Oppose Unless Amended:
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Securities Litigation Reform - HR 1058 [Item #10]
Violent Criminal Incarceration - HR 667 [Item #4]
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STATUS OF MAJOR (Non
- -Appropriations) LEGISLATION
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[Prepared by OMB/LRD]
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(Note: Parentheticals indicate who is tracking; bills
grouped by RMO)
[Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*)]
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT & FINANCE:
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1. Budget Resolution: (Konigsberg)
House completed action on HConRes 67 on 5/18, passing the Kasich
budget plan 238
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-193. Senate completed action on 5/25, passing the
Domenici budget 57
-42. Budget Resolution conference agreement
passed the House on 6/29 by a vote of 239
-194, and passed the Senate
the same day by a vote of 54
-46 (party line).
2. Item Veto: (Konigsberg/J. Gibbons)
House passed HR 2 (enhanced rescission) on February 6, (294
- -134)
Senate passed S 4 (separate enrollment) on March 23, (69
-29).
Conference: On June 20, the Senate requested a conference and
appointed conferees.
3. Tax Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act: (R. Jones)
House passed HR 1215 on April 5, (246
-188) including tax cuts (child
credit, IRAs, repeal taxes on soc.sec., neutral cost recovery,
corporate AMT, cap gains, expensing, adoptions, marriage penalty
credit, long
-term care incentives); raise SOC. sec. earnings limit;
spending caps; Medicare extenders; spectrum extender; uranium
enrichment; Federal retirement reforms; and automatic sequester of
amounts taxpayers dedicate to debt reduction. SAP- "If presented
in its current form, the Secretary of the Treasury and the
Director of OMB would recommend a veto." Senate not expected to
take up HR 1215, as passed by the House, however components of the
bill may be considered in the context of Reconciliation Basis for
opposition: Bill is fiscally irresponsible and would provide
disproportionate tax benefits to the wealthy at the expense of
programs for average Americans.
4. Crime Bills: (R. Jones)
House split their original crime bill into 7 smaller pieces and passed
6
of them--
? HR 665, requiring restitution for victims of federal crimes,
passed
February 7 (431
-0); SAP- "supports passage. "
? HR 666, allowing federal prosecutors to use improperly obtained
evidence if police officers acted in "good faith"; would apply with
and w/o warrants. Passed February 8, (289
142) SAP
-support only if
amended to apply only where warrants have been obtained.
? HR 729, containing reforms affecting federal habeas corpus review
of state criminal judgments and collateral review of federal
judgements, and requiring federal juries to impose death sentences
in certain cases. Passed February 8 (297
-132). SAP-
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[
support if DOJ
concerns addressed.
0
? HR 667, would replace the prison funding program enacted in '94
Act with allocations based on sentencing criteria; and would limit
prisoner litigation. Passed February 10, (265
156) SAP-
-oppose
unless amended. Basis for opposition: Proposed distribution of
prison grants is inferior to current program; drug court program
would be repealed.
? HR 668, to expedite the deportation of aliens who commit serious
crimes and reimburse states for incarceration of criminal aliens.
Passed February 10, (380
-20). SAP-
-support if amended to offset the
increased direct spending ($600m/yr).
? HR 728, combining last year's grants for 100,000 cops and crime
prevention into block grants. Passed February 14, (238
192)
SAP-
Presidential veto threat. Basis for opposition: Bill repeals
police grants program, which provides for 100,000 cops. It also
eliminates many crime prevention programs.
Senate action on crime legislation not yet scheduled. However,
habeas corpus provisions related to those in HR 729 are included in
the Senate
-passed anti
-terrorism bill (S 735, discussed below).
5. Reg Reform/Risk Assessment: (H. Fitter)
House passed HR 1022, Risk Benefit and Cost Benefit Act of 1995 on
February 28th (286
-141), requiring Federal agencies to perform
highly detailed analyses of the risks that proposed health, safety
and environmental regulations seek to address. SAP sent to the
House on February 27, 1995, strongly oppose HR 1022. Basis for
opposition:
HR 1022 would impose overly broad, prescriptive, and costly
analytical requirements on the regulatory process, encourage
excessive litigation, and supersede the substantive requirements
of many existing health, safety, and environmental laws (i.e., the
SO
-called supermandate).
Senate - Senate Floor action on S. 343 began on 6/28 and is
continuing
the week of 7/10/95; SAP
transmitted on 7/10/95: veto threat by
Secretaries of Labor, Agriculture, Health and Human Services,
Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, the Treasury, and the
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Interior, and the Administrator of EPA, and the Director of OMB. In
addition, in a 6/23/95 letter to Senators Dole and Daschle, OMB OIRA
Administrator Katzen stated "we continue to have serious concerns
with S 343, and I would recommend that the President veto it if it
were presented to him in its current form." Basis for opposition:
Would impair rather than improve the regulatory process by
generating additional costs, paperwork, litigation, and delay.
Senate floor action began on 6/28 and will continue the week of
7/10.
*6. Private Property Rights/Takings: (M. Goad)
On March 3rd, the House passed HR 925 (277
-148), subsequently
incorporated the bill into HR 9, and then passed HR 9 (277
-141).
HR 925 would require certain Federal agencies to compensate
financially landowners if regulatory actions (taken under Endangered
Species Act, and wetlands, farm, and water rights laws) cause a
decrease of at least 20 percent in the fair market value of any
portion of the landowners' properties. The agencies would be
required to offer to purchase the property if the regulatory action
causes a decrease of more than 50 percent in the property's value.
SAP on HR 925-
-strongly oppose (3/1/95). On April 7th, POTUS said,
"I will also veto the House
-passed requirement that government pay
property owners billions of dollars every time we act to defend our
national heritage of seashores or wetlands or open spaces." Basis
for opposition: Undermines Federal authority to protect the general
welfare; expands the traditional concept of Fifth Amendment
"takings"; creates new direct spending; and imposes an unlimited
fiscal burden in the form of an arbitrary, automatic compensation
requirement for reductions in property values that are attributable
to Federal actions.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an April 6th hearing on S 605
(Dole/ Hatch). (S 605 has a 33 percent threshold, and would apply
to all Federal agencies.) In testimony presented at the hearing,
Justice threatened veto. In separate letters sent to Sen. Hatch in
May and June, Agriculture, Army
-Civil Works, Defense, EPA, GSA, HHS,
Interior, Justice, Transportation, and Treasury advised that they
would recommend veto. In a June 7th letter to Sens. Hatch, Biden,
Dole, and Daschle, OMB Director Rivlin advised that, due to the
significant increase in Federal spending that would result if S 605
were enacted, she would recommend veto.
The Committee has not yet
scheduled the mark up of S 605, but may do so at any time. The
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a June 27th
hearing at which Interior and Justice advised that they would
recommend veto of S 605 and HR 925. In an additional hearing on
July 12th, EPA, Army (Corps), and OMB advised that they would
recommend a veto of S.605 or similar legislation. The Committee will
hold an additional hearing later this month. Basis for opposition:
Undermines Federal authority to protect the general welfare; expands
the traditional concept of Fifth Amendment "takings"; creates new
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direct spending; and imposes an unlimited fiscal burden in the form
of an arbitrary, automatic compensation requirement for reductions
in property values that are attributable to Federal actions.
7. Reg Moratorium/Waiting Period: (J. Weinberg)
House passed HR 450 on Feb. 24 by 276
-146. The bill would establish
a "moratorium period" -- Nov. 20, 1994 through Dec. 31, 1995 or
enactment of reg reform, whichever is earlier -- during which a
Federal agency may not take any "regulatory rulemaking action"
unless it falls within a specified emergency exception (i.e.
military or foreign affairs functions, international trade
agreements, agency management, certain banking regulatory matters,
implementation of the internal revenue laws; matters relating to
loans, grants, benefits, or contracts). Also exempted: regs
determined by OIRA to be necessary because of an imminent threat to
health or safety or other emergency or necessary for the enforcement
of criminal laws. SAP- "The President has stated that a moratorium
on regulations, as provided for in H.R. 450, is not
acceptable
the Secretaries of Agriculture, Energy, Health and
Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, the Interior, Labor,
Transportation, and the Treasury, the Attorney General, and the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency would recommend
that it be vetoed." (In addition, POTUS said on 4/7/95, "if
Republicans send me a bill that would let unsafe planes fly or
contaminated water continue to find itself into city water systems,
I will veto it." Veto threat reiterated in Earth Day speech,
4/21/95.) Basis for opposition: Would prevent the issuance of
meritorious rules.
Senate passed S. 219 on March 29 by 100
-0; under the Senate version,
regs would not go into effect for 45 days, during which time
Congress could enact a disapproval resolution. A March 29 statement
by the President called the 45
-day review period "the right way to
reform regulation."
Conference: On June 16, the Senate requested a conference and
appointed conferees.
8. Product Liability/Civil Litigation/Medical Malpractice: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 956 on March 10 (265
-161). It would cap punitive
damages in all civil cases and would cap non
-economic (pain and
suffering) damages in suits against health providers and insurers.
Basis for opposition: Product liability reform should generally be
left to the States; punitive damages shouldn't be arbitrarily
capped; and differential treatment of "economic" and "noneconomic"
(e.g., "pain and suffering" damages is inappropriate. (March 6th
Reno/Mikva letter.)
Senate passed HR 956 on May 10 (61
-37). It would cap punitive
damage awards by juries in product liability cases at $250,000 or
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twice compensatory damages (economic and non
]
-economic damages),
whichever is greater. Judges could override those limits in
"egregious" cases. Punitive damage awards in product liability
cases could not exceed $250,000 for small businesses. Basis for
opposition: A May 10th White House statement said the Senate
-passed
liability bill "in its present form does not go far enough toward
balancing the interests of consumers with those of manufacturers and
sellers.' The statement also stated the Administration's concerns
regarding the limits on punitive damages adopted by the Senate and
reiterated the Administration's opposition to provisions which would
abolish joint and several liability. (A provision limiting punitive
damage awards in all civil lawsuits, which was the subject of a May
4th Presidential veto threat, was later limited to product liability
cases only.)
Conference not scheduled and conferees have not been appointed.
Media reports indicate that Speaker Gingrich may defer conference
until the fall.
According to press reports, the Senate may take action on a separate
bill to curb medical liability late this summer.
9. Loser Pays - Civil Litigation: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 988 on March 7 (232
-193) Basis for opposition: The
bill, which would affect only Federal civil suits involving parties
from different States, would impose a modified "loser pays" rule,
intended to encourage parties to settle out of court. The President
said on 4/7/95 that he "will veto any bill with a 'loser pay'
requirement such as that was in the House bill." In the Senate,
provisions similar to those of HR 988 were added to and
subsequently deleted from the product liability bill (HR 956) on
the Senate floor.
10. Shareholder Suits: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 1058 on March 8 (325
-99). Basis for opposition:
Could lead to inadequate deterrence against financial fraud. (March
6th Reno/Mikva letter.)
Senate passed HR 1058 on 6/28/95 (69
-30). SAP sent to Senate on
6/23/95 states that the Senate version (previously S. 240) "is now a
substantial improvement on [the House version of] H.R. 1058, which
the Administration could not support." The statement recommended
amendments to: (1) clarify that safe harbors should not protect
purposefully misleading statements; (2) restore liability for aiding
and abetting in private action that follow a SEC action; and (3)
extend the statute of limitations for private securities fraud
actions to five years after a violation occurs. The SAP opposed a
provision in the bill that would establish proportionate liability
for reckless defendants and recommends replacing it with an
amendment that would require culpable solvent defendants to pay up
to two times their proportionate share of the damages, when a
portion of the award is uncollectible.
Conference not scheduled.
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11. Telecommunications Reform: (J. Weinberg)
House Commerce Committee-
-Ordered reported HR 1555 (38
-5) on May
25th. House Judiciary Committee-
-Ordered reported HR 1528 on May
18th.
House floor action is expected after the July 4th recess.
Senate passed S. 652 on June 15th, 81
-18. SAP strongly opposed
Commerce Committee
-reported bill. White House Press Office issued
an Administration statement on Senate passage of S 652 on June 16:
"The Administration's position on the final legislation will depend
on the extent to which the Administration's concerns have been
addressed satisfactorily during the course of the entire legislative
process." VP said on April 3 that he opposes the Senate Commerce
Committee bill, and on April 4 the VP clarified in a letter, "I did
not say that the President would veto the bill, since it is too
early for such a decision
"
Basis for opposition: Would result
in higher phone and cable bills and decrease competition for phone
and cable services.
12. Banking and Insurance Reform: (R. Jones)
House Banking Committee marked up Chairman Leach's HR 1062 on May
18. This bill would permit banks and securities firms to affiliate,
allowing banks to underwrite securities and permitting securities
firms to own banks. HR 1062 was reported by the House Commerce
Committee on June 22. Leach has announced his intention to combine
HR 1062 with HR 1362, a banking regulatory relief bill, prior to
House floor action. (See below for discussion of HR 1362 - Banking
Deregulation.)
13. HUD Elimination Act: (A. Briatico)
Although no specific hearings have been held on S. 435, a number of
Senate hearings have been held on "reinventing" HUD. HUD, Justice,
and OMB have sent letters to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs Committee strongly opposing Title II of S. 435. Title II
would transfer to Justice all of the responsibilities currently
assigned to HUD under the Fair Housing Act. Basis for opposition:
The administration of these authorities is best accomplished by HUD,
which has the infrastructure to handle these responsibilities.
14. National Highway System: (J. Brown)
Senate bill (S. 440) passed the Senate on June 22nd. It would
designate routes for the new National Highway System (NHS). Absent
designation of the NHS, DOT will be unable to obligate $6.5 billion
in highway funding in FY 1996. Basis for opposition: Repeal of
national maximum speed limit law and motorcycle helmet requirements.
(SAP to Senate, 6/15/95. A provision repealing Davis
-Bacon
-type
labor protections, which was the subject of a Secretary of Labor
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veto threat in the SAP, was deleted on the Senate floor.) House
committee action expected in July.
15. Highway Trust Fund Off
-Budget Bill: (J. Brown)
House bill (HR 842) was ordered reported by House Transport. Cte. on
May 3. Will be sequentially referred to Budget and Gov. Reform &
Oversight Committees. (The Speaker has stated that he will appoint
a task force to study issues raised by this bill.) Basis for
opposition: Bill removes four trust funds from the Budget
inconsistent with unified budget. (Rivlin letter to Chairman
Shuster, 3/27/95.) Senate bill (S. 729) was introduced on April 27
by Sens. Baucus and Lott.
16. Banking Deregulation: (R. Jones)
House Banking Committee ordered reported Chairman Leach's HR 1362 on
June 28. Leach has announced his intention to combine HR 1362 with
HR 1062 (listed above) prior to House floor action. Basis for
opposition: Weakens important safeguards for assuring the safety
and soundness of FDIC
-insured depository institutions and would
eviscerate the Community Reinvestment Act. (Secretary Rubin issued
a veto threat in a 6/29/95 letter to Chairman Leach.) Senate bill
(S 650) is pending in the Senate Banking Committee. The Senate bill
contains some, but not all, of the troublesome provisions.
17. Lorton Closure: (M. Cook)
The House Government Reform and Oversight D.C. Subcommittee has held
a couple of hearings this year on HR 461, the "Lorton Correctional
Complex Closure Act." At these hearings, no Administration witnesses
were asked to testify. Justice, however, expects Administration
witnesses to be invited to testify at future Subcommittee hearings
on this matter. On 3/16/95, Justice sent a letter to this
Subcommittee opposing HR 461. Basis for opposition: The approach
of HR 461 is "seriously flawed" but alternatives, which will be
discussed with the Congress, exist to remedy the Lorton issue.
18. Housing for Older Persons Act: Cook)
On April 6, 1995, HR 660 passed the House by a vote of 424 to 5.
The Administration sent a SAP on 4/6/95 opposing H.R. 660. The
Senate has not taken any action on this bill yet. Basis for
opposition: Amends the Fair Housing Act in a way that would loosen
the standards used to determine what housing qualifies for the
"housing for older persons" exemption, potentially increasing
discrimination against families. Therefore, the Administration
prefers administrative action to clarify the application of the
"housing for older persons" exemption. NOTE: The bill's provisions
are identical to those of Title IV of HR 8, the "Senior Citizens'
Equity Act," a Contract with America bill.
19. Counterterrorism: (R. Jones)
Senate passed S 735 on June 7 (81
-8) The bill includes many
proposals similar or identical to Presidential proposals (e.g.,
establishes Federal jurisdiction for terrorist acts, expedites
removal of alien terrorists from the U.S., implements the
international agreement on marking plastic explosives, etc.). Does
not include the Administration's language for funding compliance
with the 1994 digital telephony legislation. Includes habeas corpus
reforms similar to that passed the House as a free standing bill
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(H.R. 729, listed under crime heading above). House Judiciary
Committee reported H.R. 1710 on June 20 (23
-12). The House bill
also includes many of the President's proposals, including a funding
mechanism for digital telephony. House floor action is expected
before the August recess.
20. Regulatory Sunset and Review: (J. Gibbons)
House bill (HR 994) was approved by a Gov. Reform & Oversight
Subcte. on 5/18/95. Basis for opposition: Open
-ended in scope,
excessively rigid, and contradictory criteria for review of
regulations; paperwork requirements are unworkable. (Katzen
testimony of 3/28/95 before House Gov. Reform.) Senate action not
scheduled, but could be folded into broader regulatory reform
legislation.
21. Pipeline Safety: (J. Brown)
House bill (HR 1323) has been reported by Transportation and
Commerce Ctes. Basis for opposition: (1) Authorizes less than 44
percent of the FY 1996 Budget request for pipeline safety
activities; and (2) imposes burdensome and costly risk assessment
procedures on the pipeline safety rulemaking process. (DOT letter,
5/12/95.)
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NATIONAL SECURITY & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS:
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101. National Security: (A. Rooney)
House passed HR 7 on February 16th (241
-181) (star wars was deleted
on the Floor but many objectionable provisions remain which would
infringe upon the authority of the President to respond to
international crises and conflicts; remove UN peacekeeping as an
option for burdensharing; establish an unnecessary Nat'l Security
Commission; and mandate policies on NATO membership). On 4/7/95,
POTUS said that he would "refuse () to approve the SO
-called
peacekeeping legislation passed by the House." SAP (Feb. 13th)
State, Defense, and the U.S. Ambassador to the UN would recommend a
veto. Basis for opposition: Infringes on President's constitutional
authorities as Commander in Chief; and virtually eliminates U.S.
participation in UN peacekeeping efforts.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) began hearings on March
21st on S 5, Peacekeeping Powers Act (introduced by Dole) and HR 7.
Aspects of S 5 were considered on May 17th as part of the SFRC
markup of Foreign Affairs Authorization and Consolidation proposal
and deleted from the bill as reported. State advises that
peacekeeping will be considered separately by the Committee at a
later date.
102. Foreign Affairs Authorization and Consolidation: (A. Rooney)
House passed HR 1561 on June 8th (222 - 192). On May 23rd, the
President expressed serious concerns regarding congressional
legislation that would "place new restrictions on how America
conducts its foreign policy and slash our budget in foreign
affairs." Further,
the President advised that if HR 1561 passed in its present form, he
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would veto it. SAP (May 22nd) - - State, DOD, Treasury, the U.S.
Ambassador to the UN, AID, USIA, and ACDA would recommend a veto of
HR 1561. Basis for opposition: Imposes numerous, far
-reaching
restrictions on the conduct of American foreign policy;
inappropriately consolidates three foreign affairs agencies (AID;
ACDA; USIA) into a "super" State Department; and significantly
reduces appropriation authorizations for international affairs
programs.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) ordered reported Senator
Helms' foreign relations authorization and consolidation proposal
(S 908) on May 17th by a vote of 10
-8. On June 7th, SFRC ordered
reported Senator Helms' Foreign Aid Reduction Act (S 961) by a vote
of 10
-8. S 908 is on the Senate Calendar and may be considered at
any time. SAP (June 28th) - - State, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN,
AID, USIA, and ACDA would recommend a veto of S 908. Basis for
opposition: Imposes numerous restrictions on the conduct of
American foreign policy; inappropriately consolidates three foreign
affairs agencies (AID; ACDA; USIA) into a "super" State Department;
and significantly reduces appropriation authorizations for
international affairs programs.
103. National Defense Authorization Act: (M. Goad)
House passed HR 1530 (300
-126) on June 15th. Sec. Perry, in a
June 20th letter to Sen. Thurmond, stated that "[m]any of the
provisions
are totally unacceptable. Unless they are
eliminated or radically modified, they threaten the prospects for
the bill itself." SAP on HR 1530-
-strongly opposes (6/13/95).
Basis for opposition: Raises serious constitutional, national
security, budget, personnel, and management concerns.
Senate Armed Services Committee completed mark up of S 727, the
companion bill, on June 29th. The Senate is expected to take up the
bill before the August recess.
104. Jerusalem Embassy: (A. Rooney)
S 770/HR 1595 would require the United States to move its embassy to
Jerusalem. On June 20th, Secretary Christopher sent a letter to
Senator Dole and Speaker Gingrich stating that he would recommend a
veto of the legislation. No action scheduled on either bill. Basis
for opposition: Potentially very damaging to the success of the
Middle East peace process and infringes on the President's
constitutional prerogatives in foreign policy.
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*201. Farm Bill: (C. Crutchfield)
Traditionally a 5
-year measure, this legislation will reauthorize a
slew of farm, nutrition, rural development, and other USDA programs.
The Administration's Farm Bill guidance assumes savings in farm
programs of $1.5 billion over five years. The 1996 Budget
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Resolution calls for cuts in farm programs of $8.5 billion over 5
years and $13.4 billion over 7 years. House and Senate Agriculture
committees are currently drafting bill language. Although some
markups on discretionary titles are scheduled for late July,
committee action on mandatory provisions is not expected until
September. (NOTE: In oral remarks before the House and Senate
Agriculture committees, Secretary Glickman has stated that the
President would veto legislation that block grants Food Stamps.)
202. Clean Water Amendments of 1995: (H. Fitter)
House passed HR 961 on May 16th, by a vote of 240
-185. The bill
would ease, overhaul, or revoke a number of current law's
anti
-pollution requirements, allow States to continue to rely on
voluntary measures to deal with certain water pollution problems,
and restrict the ability of Federal agencies to declare wetlands off
limits to development. On May 30, 1995, POTUS stated that the
House
-passed bill "will not get past my desk." SAP, sent on May 9,
1995, contained multiple agency veto threat (OMB, Justice, EPA,
Interior). Basis for opposition: The bill would reduce water
quality protection; eliminate fundamental wetlands protections;
create enormous new costs (the bill includes a "mandatory
compensation" takings provision similar to that contained in HR
925) fail to address effectively non
-point source pollution; and
paralyze the Federal Government's ability to issue regulations and
guidance to protect the Nation's waters. Senate Environment
Chairman Chafee has indicated that Clean Water Act reauthorization
is not one of his top priorities.
203. Endangered Species: (M. Goad)
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold oversight
hearings on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on July 13th, 20th, and
27th. CEQ expects that, once the oversight hearings are concluded,
Sen. Kempthorne (R) ID will introduce a bill to reauthorize the ESA.
On May 25th, the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and the
Interior testified before the House Endangered Species Task Force on
possible changes to the ESA. CEQ and Interior advise that the House
Task Force will not complete drafting legislation to amend the ESA
until after the August recess.
204. Safe Drinking Water: (H. Fitter)
Reauthorization of the 1974 law designed to keep contaminants out of
the nation's water supply. State and local officials want a State
revolving loan fund for water supply projects and relief from
testing requirements. House Commerce staff and Senate Environment
and Public Works staff, respectively, are attempting to complete
draft bills.
205. Interstate Waste: (H. Fitter)
Senate passed S 534 on May 16th, by a vote of 94
-6. S. 534 would
give states more power to restrict both intra and interstate garbage
dumping.
206. Superfund Reform: (H. Fitter)
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The taxes which fund the hazardous waste clean
-up program expire at
the end of 1995. There is support among some Republicans to scale
back retroactive liability (which would shift much of the costs to
the government). Senate Environment Subcommittee Chair Bob Smith
has circulated a "Superfund Reform Outline" containing principles
for Superfund reform. A Senate bill may be introduced before the
August recess. House Transportation and Commerce Committees have
held subcommittee hearings on Superfund reform.
207. Mining Law: (C. Crutchfield)
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is considering changes
to Craig's bill (S 506) to win over committee members, such as
Johnston, that have proposed a compromise version (S 639). Chairman
Murkowski has postponed mark up of the bill indefinitely and
indicated the issue would be dropped this session if a compromise is
not reached soon. Interior Secretary Babbitt stated in a 5/22/95
letter to Chairman Murkowski that he would recommend a veto of S
506. Basis for opposition: S 506 does not provide for meaningful
reform. It would (1) grant rights to purchase valuable Federal
mineral lands at bargain
-basement prices; (2) deprive Federal land
managers of authority to protect the environment; and (3) result in
little or no return to Federal taxpayers for use of publicly
-owned
mineral deposits. Justice also strongly opposed S 506 in a 6/12/95
letter because it would increase litigation over public liability
for cleanup. House has not scheduled action.
*208. Utah Wilderness: (C. Crutchfield)
House National Parks Subcommittee is scheduled on 7/18/95 to mark up
Rep. Hansen's legislation (HR 1745) designating certain Federal
lands in Utah as wilderness. Interior testified 6/29/95 before the
Subcommittee that the Secretary would recommend a veto of HR 1745.
Basis for opposition: The bill would (1) fail to designate enough
land as wilderness; (2) open up for development too much land
currently protected as wilderness study areas; and (3) allow road
construction and other activities that are incompatible with
wilderness designation Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Committee has begun consideration of identical legislation (S 884)
introduced by Sens. Hatch and Bennett. Interior testified on
7/13/95 before the Committee that the Secretary would recommend a
veto of S 884. Basis for opposition: Same as House.
209. Livestock Grazing: (C. Crutchfield)
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to mark
up S 852 on 7/19/95. Interior testified before the Committee on
6/22/95 that it strongly opposed S. 852, introduced by Sen. Domenici
and 15 cosponsors to supersede Interior's new regulations for
livestock grazing on Federal lands. Basis for opposition: S 852
would (1) establish grazing as a dominant use for public lands over
recreation, wildlife protection, and other concerns; (2) limit
public involvement in the management of public lands; and (3) raise
a number of questions over water rights, fee levels, and compliance
with environmental statutes. In testimony on 7/11/95 before the
House National Parks Subcommittee, Interior strongly opposed the
companion bill (HR 1713).
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301. Welfare Reform: (M. Cook)
HR 4 (SAP, 3/21/95 said oppose, but in a 4/13/95 CNN interview,
POTUS said "I'd be happy to veto") Basis for opposition: denial
of cash benefits to unwed parents under age 18; funding cuts to Food
Stamp and other nutrition programs; funding cuts and removal of
Federal oversight of State child protection systems; inadequate
resources and requirements for States to move people from welfare to
work; and inadequate resources for States in times of recession.
House passed H.R. 4 on March 23 (234
-199) which would replace
current welfare programs with 5 block grants to States (cash
welfare; child welfare; child care; school meals; family nutrition).
House SAP opposed H.R. 4 because it would: fail to reform welfare
by moving people from welfare to work; reduce Federal funding in
ways that would impair the health and nutrition of children and
families; and is not tough enough on parents who owe child support,
and too tough on innocent children.
Senate Finance Committee reported its version of H.R. 4 on June 9.
The bill block grants AFDC, imposes a five
-year time limit on
benefits, tightens eligibility for SSI, and strengthens child
support enforcement. HHS cited concerns with the bill in a May 24
letter to the Committee. Senator Packwood indicated May 15 that the
bill would be considered as a stand
-alone bill unless it is
filibustered. In that case, the bill would be considered as a
component of the budget reconciliation bill. The Senate Labor and
Human Resources Committee ordered reported S. 850 (Child Care and
Development Block Grant amendments) on May 26. The measure is
expected to be included in the final Senate welfare reform package.
HHS supported S. 850 in a May 24 letter to the Committee, but cited
concerns with potential cuts in other child care programs. The
Senate Agriculture Committee marked up S. 904, a Food Stamp and
nutrition programs bill on June 14. S. 904 also is expected to be
included in the final Senate welfare reform package. USDA commended
the Committee for not block granting food and nutrition programs,
but cited concerns with the bill's reduction in Food Stamp funding
and repeal of Regulation E coverage for Electronic Benefit
Transfers.
Senate floor action tentatively scheduled for July.
302. Social Security Earnings Test: (M. Cook)
House-
-increase in earnings limit to $30,000 included in HR 1215,
which passed on April 5, (246
-188). Senate action unclear.
303. Davis
Bacon Repeal: (C. Bowers)
H.R. 500 and S. 141 would repeal the Davis
Bacon Act of 1931. The
act requires Federal contractors working on jobs valued at more than
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$2000 to pay their workers the "local prevailing wage, which is
often the union rate. A House Economic & Education Opportunities
Subcommittee referred H.R. 500 to full committee on March 2. Senate
Labor & Human Resources Committee reported S. 141 on May 12. A
provision to repeal Davis
-Bacon coverage of Federal Highway projects
was dropped from S. 440, the National Highway bill (see entry
above). Basis for opposition: repeal of Davis
Bacon requirements
would depress workers' wages. President quoted on 4/6/95 as saying
he would veto S. 141; Reich letter -- would recommend veto 3/18/95.
(Also Reich letter and Senate SAP on S. 440 stated Labor would
recommend veto.
304. Service Contract Repeal Act: (B. Pellicci)
Press reported that VP indicated on 2/20/95 that President would
veto such legislation. Basis for opposition: repeal of Service
Contract Act would depress workers' wages. HR 246 was marked up by
a House EEO subcommittee on 3/03/95.
305. Minimum Wage Increase: (A. Briatico)
On 2/13/95, President transmitted to Congress a proposal to raise
the minimum wage in two 45 cent steps -- raising the rate to $4.70
per hour on July 4, 1995 and to $5.15 per hour on July 4, 1996.
President's proposal introduced as S. 413 and H.R. 940. Senator
Kassebaum indicated on April 21 that the Senate Labor and Human
Resources Committee will hold hearings on increasing the minimum
wage. No date has been set.
306. Striker Replacement: (B. Pellicci)
On 3/8/95, President issued an Executive Order to deny Federal
contracts to employers that permanently replace striking workers.
H.R. 1176 and S. 603 would nullify the Executive Order. The House
Economic and Educational Opportunities Committee reported H.R. 1176
on June 27.
307. Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act: (B. Pellicci)
HR 743 and S295. (Reich letter: recommend veto, 3/6/95 and
6/21/95; press reported that VP said on 02/20/95 that President
would veto such legislation.) Basis for opposition: would allow
employers to establish company unions or alternative,
company
-dominated organizations where unions already exist. HR 743
was ordered reported on 6/22/95 by the House EEO Committee. No
action has been taken to date on S 295.
308. Social Security Solvency: (M. Cook)
The "Strengthening Social Security Act of 1995" (S. 825), one of the
"Simpson/Kerrey" bills, is designed to secure the long
-term solvency
of the Social Security program. It would: (1) accelerate the
currently scheduled increase of the normal retirement age; (2) limit
COLAs to certain Social Security beneficiaries; (3) adjust, for a
limited period, Social Security COLA estimates based on CPI; (4)
modify the formula for determining the primary insurance amount (the
basic monthly benefit payable to a worker) to make it more
progressive; (5) allow future beneficiaries to divert up to 2
percentage points of their payroll taxes to place in their own
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personal investment plan; (6) reduce gradually spousal benefits
starting in 2000; (7) redirect revenue obtained through the taxation
of Social Security benefits from the HI Trust Fund to the OASDI
Trust Fund; and (8) invest a portion of the OASDI Trust Fund assets
in a stock fund index. On June 27, 1995, a Senate Finance
Subcommittee held a hearing on the solvency of the Social Security
system. To date, the Administration has not taken a position on S.
825. No comparable bill has been introduced in the House.
309. Employment, Training, and Retraining: (C. Bowers)
House Economic and Educational Opportunities (EEO) Committee
reported H.R. 1617 (The Consolidated and Reformed Education,
Employment and Rehabilitation Systems, or 'CAREERS' Act) on May 17,
1995.
Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee reported S. 143
(Workforce Development Act) on June 21, 1995.
Both bills would consolidate numerous Federal education and job
training programs into four grants to States -- for youth
development and career preparation, adult training, adult education
and literacy, and vocational rehabilitation. These bills differ
significantly from the President's proposal to restructure education
and job training programs (the G.I. Bill for America's Workers), and
they reduce substantially Federal resources for these functions.
It is expected that H.R. 1617 will be linked on the House Floor with
H.R. 1720 (Privatization Act of 1995), which was reported by the
House EEO Committee on June 22, 1995. H.R. 1720 would privatize
Sallie Mae and Connie Lee and eliminate numerous higher education
programs. The Administration proposes to privatize these GSEs and
eliminate the higher education programs, but its privatization
initiatives differ in certain respects from H.R. 1720.
Negotiations over possible amendments to all of these bills are
ongoing. It is likely that Administration statements for Floor
consideration will support the objectives but either oppose specific
features or suggest further amendments to align with the President's
proposal. It has been expected that House or Senate Floor action
could occur in July (House action more likely than Senate action);
however, this could be postponed.
*310. Food Stamps - Block Grant: (M.Cook)
Sec. Glickman stated before S. Ag. Cte., 5/23/95, that he strongly
opposes block granting food stamps and that the President has
indicated his intention to veto such legislation. Basis for
opposition: would jeopardize the health and nutrition of low
-income
families.
Any changes made to the Food Stamp program are expected to be done
within the context of Welfare Reform. Neither HR 4 (the Welfare
Reform bill), as passed by the House, nor S 904 (which is expected
to be rolled into the Senate version of HR 4), as ordered reported
by the Senate, contain provisions that would block grant Food
Stamps. In addition, HR 1997 (the food and nutrition title of the
Farm Bill), as approved by a H. Agriculture Subcommittee on 7/11/95,
also does not contain provisions that would block grant Food Stamps.
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401. Federal Retirement Reform Act: (M. Cook)
HR 1215 and HR 1185 both include Federal retirement reform
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provisions. The Administration's position on such reforms has been
articulated in the President's 4/5/95 letter on HR 1215 to Speaker
Gingrich and in OMB's 3/15/95 letter on HR 1185 to Speaker Gingrich.
Basis for opposition: Reduces retirement benefits of Federal
employees to finance a tax cut for the wealthy.
On 3/15/95, the full H. Government Reform and Oversight Committee
began consideration of HR 1185. It, however, recessed before
taking action on the bill. NOTE: Title IV of HR 1215, as passed by
the House on 4/5/95 (246
-188), contains provisions similar to those
of HR 1185. To date, the Senate has taken no action on a
stand
-alone retirement bill. On June 19, 1995, however, the FBI and
DEA testified before a S. Governmental Affairs subcommittee opposing
changes in retirement benefits for Federal employees. Modifications
to Federal retirement programs are likely to be included in
reconciliation legislation.
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MAJOR LEGISLATION ENACTED
PRINTER FONT 10_POINT_ROMAN
? Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (PL 104
-4). President signed
3/22/95.
? Defense Supplemental Appropriations (PL 104
-6). President signed
4/10/95.
? Permanently Extend the Tax Deductibility for Health Insurance Costs for
Self
-Employed Individuals (PL 104
-7). President signed 4/11/95.
? HR 1345, DC Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of
1995
(PL 104
-8). President signed 4/17/95.
? Paperwork Reduction (PL 104
-13). President signed 5/22/95.
? Medicare SELECT (PL 104
-18). President signed 7/7/95.
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TO:
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LRD,
Gibbons, Cabinet Affairs, CEQ
FROM: CHUCK KONIGSBERG
SUBJECT:
STATUS REPORT ON PENDING LEGISLATION
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Congress on Friday:
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Senate continued consideration of S. 343, Regulatory Reform.
House conducted no legislative business.
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SENATE FLOOR SCHEDULE:
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Rescission Bill:
Dole has said the Senate will return to the bill only if he can
obtain unanimous consent; negotiations continuing over a time
agreement with Wellstone and Moseley
-Braun; if negotiations
fail, Dole would still have the option of filing cloture to end
debate (however germane amendments could still be offered under a
cloture scenario).
Monday and Tuesday, July 17
-18:
Complete consideration of S 343, Regulatory Reform; cloture vote
is scheduled for Monday at 6pm on Dole/Johnston substitute.
Currently pending is a Glenn/Chafee substitute. If cloture is
not invoked at 6pm on Monday, a second cloture vote will occur on
Tuesday.
[SAP containing multi
-agency veto threat sent 7/10]
Balance of the Week:
- S 21, Lifting U.S. Arms Embargo applicable to Bosnia
- Unspecified Appropriations Bills (time permitting)
TENTATIVE (Announced by Dole) :
(Correction to previous daily -- the Foreign Operations
appropriations bill is NOT expected to come up before the
August recess.)
Week of July 24:
- S 641, Ryan White AIDS program
- S 101, Lobbying Reform and Gift Ban
- S 908, Foreign Relations Revitalization Act
[SAP containing multi
- -agency veto threat sent 6/28/95]
Week of July 31:
- S 1026, Defense Authorization
Week of August 7:
- HR 4, Welfare Reform
RECESS - DELAYED TO AUGUST 12.
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HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE SCHEDULE:
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Monday, July 17: HR 2020, Treasury/Postal Appropriations
Wednesday, July 19:
- HR 2002, Transportation Appropriations
- HJ Res 96, Disapproval of MFN for China
- HR -,, China Policy Act of 1995
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HOUSE FLOOR SCHEDULE:
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Monday, July 17:
- Complete consideration of HR 1977, Interior Appropriations
- Begin HR 1976, Agriculture Appropriations (subject to a rule)
Tuesday, July 18, and Balance of the Week:
- Complete HR 1976, Agriculture Appropriations
- HR 2020, Treasury/Postal Appropriations (subject to a rule)
- HR 2002, Transportation Appropriations (subject to a rule)
- HJ Res 96, Disapproval of Most Favored Nation Treatment to
China
(subject to a rule)
-
HR -,, Commerce/Justice/State Appropriations
(subject to a rule)
Floor action between July 4th and August Recess:
- Finish Appropriations
- Telecommunications
- Anti
-Terrorism
(If you have questions about the House or Senate legislative
schedules, contact Lydia Muniz at OMB Legislative Affairs,
54790.)
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Budget Reconciliation Status Report
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Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*)
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House: (Sept. 22 reporting deadline)
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Agriculture--
Banking--
Commerce --
Econ & Educational Opp--
Govt Reform--
Internat'l Rel--
Judiciary--
Nat'l Sec--
Resources--
Transportation--
Veterans--
Ways & Means- Not expected to mark
-up until September. Expected
to
incorporate by reference pieces of the House
-passed welfare
reform and tax bills.
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Senate: (Sept. 22 reporting deadline for spending
cuts, but 5 days following CBO certification for tax
cuts)
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Agriculture--
Armed Services--
Banking--
Commerce--
Energy--
Environment & PW--
Finance- Not expected to mark
-up until September. Finance has
the
load in the Congress, with all of Medicare, Medicaid,
most of welfare, and all the tax cuts to report. Moreover,
with an 11
-9 - split, the Republicans need every vote to
report out a Reconciliation package; however, the
Republicans may have trouble holding Chafee's vote. In
addition, Pressler is up for election next year and D'Amato
has the seniors vote to worry about.
Govt Affairs--
Judiciary--
Labor--
Veterans--
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SUMMARY of ADMINISTRATION OPPOSITION
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[Prepared by OMB/LRD and OMB/LA]
(Note: For details on the legislation listed below, including the
basis for opposition, see the "STATUS OF MAJOR LEGISLATION" List
that follows - note the item #.)
Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*).
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Vetoes:
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Rescissions/Supplemental - HR 1158
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Presidential Veto Threats:
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Labor/HHS Appropriations - Panetta statement 7/11
VA/HUD Appropriations - Panetta statement 7/11
Assault Weapons Ban
Clean Water Amendments of 1995 - HR 961 [Item # 202]
Davis
-Bacon - S 141 [Item #303]
Foreign Affairs Authorization/Merge AID, ACDA, USIA into State - HR 1561
[Item #102]
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Loser Pays - Civil Litigation - HR 988 [Item #9]
National Security Bill - HR 872 [Item #101]
Product Liability/Civil Litigation - HR 956 [Item #8]
Student Loans
Takings/Private Property Protection - HR 925 and S 605 [Item #6]
Tax Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act - HR 1215 [Item #3]
100,000 cops - HR 728, Law Enforcement Block Grants [Item #4]
Welfare Reform - HR 4 [Item #301]
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Multiple Agency Veto Threats:
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Interior Appropriations - HR 1977; letter sent 6/21, SAP sent 7/12
Comprehensive Regulatory Reform Act of 1995 - S 343 [Item #5]
Foreign Relations Authorization/Merge AID, ACDA, USIA into State - S 908
[Item #102]
Regulatory Moratorium - HR 450 [Item #7]
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Single Agency Veto Threats:
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Financial Institutions Regulatory Relief Act of 1995 - HR 1362 [Item #16]
Food Stamps - Block Grant, HR 4, HR 1997, and S 904 [Items #201, 301, & 310]
Jerusalem Embassy - S 770 and HR 1595 [Item #104]
Mining Law - S 506 [Item #207]
National Defense Authorization Act - HR 1530 [Item #103]
National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 - S 440 [Item #14]
Service Contract Repeal Act - [Item #304]
Teamwork for Employees & Managers Act - HR 743 [Item #307]
Utah Wilderness - HR 1745 [Item #208]
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Strongly Oppose:
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Agriculture Appropriations - letter sent 6/21
Energy & Water Appropriations - HR 1905; letter sent 6/20
Treasury/Postal Appropriations - letter sent 7/10
Federal Retirement Reform - HR 1215 and HR 1185 [Item #401]
Highway Off
-Budget - HR 842 [Item #15]
HUD Elimination Act - S 435 [Item #13]
Livestock Grazing Act - S 852 [Item #209]
National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 - S 440 [Item #14]
Pipeline Safety Act - HR 1323 [Item #21]
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Risk Assessment - HR 1022 [Item #5]
Telecommunications - S 652 [Item #11]
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Oppose:
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Military Construction Appropriations - HR 1817; SAP sent 6/15, letter sent
6/13
Lorton Closure - HR 461 [Item #17]
Regulatory Sunset and Review Act of 1995 - HR 994 [Item #20]
Service Contract Repeal Act - HR 246 [Item #304]
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Oppose Unless Amended:
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Securities Litigation Reform - HR 1058 [Item #10]
Violent Criminal Incarceration - HR 667 [Item #4]
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STATUS OF MAJOR (Non
-Appropriations) LEGISLATION
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[Prepared by OMB/LRD]
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(Note: Parentheticals indicate who is tracking; bills
grouped by RMO)
[Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*)]
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT & FINANCE:
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1. Budget Resolution: (Konigsberg)
House completed action on HConRes 67 on 5/18, passing the Kasich
budget plan 238
-193. Senate completed action on 5/25, passing the
Domenici budget 57
-42. Budget Resolution conference agreement
passed the House on 6/29 by a vote of 239
-194, and passed the Senate
the same day by a vote of 54
-46 (party line)
2. Item Veto: (Konigsberg/J. Gibbons)
House passed HR 2 (enhanced rescission) on February 6, (294
-134)
Senate passed S4 (separate enrollment) on March 23, (69
-29).
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Conference: On June 20, the Senate requested a conference and
appointed conferees.
3. Tax Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act: (R. Jones)
House passed HR 1215 on April 5, (246
-188) including tax cuts (child
credit, IRAs, repeal taxes on soc.sec., neutral cost recovery,
corporate AMT, cap gains, expensing, adoptions, marriage penalty
credit, long
-term care incentives); raise SOC. sec. earnings limit;
spending caps; Medicare extenders; spectrum extender; uranium
enrichment; Federal retirement reforms; and automatic sequester of
amounts taxpayers dedicate to debt reduction. SAP- "If presented
in its current form, the Secretary of the Treasury and the
Director of OMB would recommend a veto." Senate not expected to
take up HR 1215, as passed by the House, however components of the
bill may be considered in the context of Reconciliation. Basis for
opposition: Bill is fiscally irresponsible and would provide
disproportionate tax benefits to the wealthy at the expense of
programs for average Americans.
4. Crime Bills: (R. Jones)
House split their original crime bill into 7 smaller pieces and passed
6
of them--
? HR 665, requiring restitution for victims of federal crimes,
passed
February 7 (431
-0); SAP- - "supports passage.
? HR 666, allowing federal prosecutors to use improperly obtained
evidence if police officers acted in "good faith"; would apply with
and w/o warrants. Passed February 8, (289
142) SAP
-support only if
amended to apply only where warrants have been obtained.
? HR 729, containing reforms affecting federal habeas corpus review
of state criminal judgments and collateral review of federal
judgements, and requiring federal juries to impose death sentences
in certain cases. Passed February 8 (297
-132) SAP-
support if DOJ
concerns addressed.
? HR 667, would replace the prison funding program enacted in '94
Act with allocations based on sentencing criteria; and would limit
prisoner litigation. Passed February 10, (265
-156) SAP-
-oppose
unless amended. Basis for opposition: Proposed distribution of
prison grants is inferior to current program; drug court program
would be repealed.
? HR 668, to expedite the deportation of aliens who commit serious
crimes and reimburse states for incarceration of criminal aliens.
Passed February 10, (380
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-20).
SAP-
i:
-support if amended to offset the
increased direct spending ($600m/yr).
? HR 728, combining last year's grants for 100,000 cops and crime
prevention into block grants. Passed February 14, (238
[]
- 192)
SAP-
- Presidential veto threat. Basis for opposition: Bill repeals
police grants program, which provides for 100,000 cops. It also
eliminates many crime prevention programs.
Senate action on crime legislation not yet scheduled. However,
habeas corpus provisions related to those in HR 729 are included in
the Senate
-passed anti
-terrorism bill (S 735, discussed below).
5. Reg Reform/Risk Assessment: (H. Fitter)
House passed HR 1022, Risk Benefit and Cost Benefit Act of 1995 on
February 28th (286
-141), requiring Federal agencies to perform
highly detailed analyses of the risks that proposed health, safety
and environmental regulations seek to address. SAP sent to the
House on February 27, 1995, strongly oppose HR 1022. Basis for
opposition:
HR 1022 would impose overly broad, prescriptive, and costly
analytical requirements on the regulatory process, encourage
excessive litigation, and supersede the substantive requirements
of many existing health, safety, and environmental laws (i.e., the
so
-called supermandate).
Senate - Senate Floor action on S. 343 began on 6/28 and is
continuing
the week of 7/10/95; SAP
transmitted on 7/10/95: veto threat by
Secretaries of Labor, Agriculture, Health and Human Services,
Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, the Treasury, and the
Interior, and the Administrator of EPA, and the Director of OMB. In
addition, in a 6/23/95 letter to Senators Dole and Daschle, OMB OIRA
Administrator Katzen stated "we continue to have serious concerns
with S 343, and I would recommend that the President veto it if it
were presented to him in its current form." " Basis for opposition:
Would impair rather than improve the regulatory process by
generating additional costs, paperwork, litigation, and delay.
Senate floor action began on 6/28 and will continue the week of
7/10.
6. Private Property Rights/Takings: (M. Goad)
On March 3rd, the House passed HR 925 (277
-148), subsequently
incorporated the bill into HR 9, and then passed HR 9 (277
-141).
HR 925 would require certain Federal agencies to compensate
financially landowners if regulatory actions (taken under Endangered
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Species Act, and wetlands, farm, and water rights laws) cause a
decrease of at least 20 percent in the fair market value of any
portion of the landowners' properties. The agencies would be
required to offer to purchase the property if the regulatory action
causes a decrease of more than 50 percent in the property's value.
SAP on HR 925-
-strongly oppose (3/1/95). On April 7th, POTUS said,
"I will also veto the House
-passed requirement that government pay
property owners billions of dollars every time we act to defend our
national heritage of seashores or wetlands or open spaces." Basis
for opposition: Undermines Federal authority to protect the general
welfare; expands the traditional concept of Fifth Amendment
"takings"; creates new direct spending; and imposes an unlimited
fiscal burden in the form of an arbitrary, automatic compensation
requirement for reductions in property values that are attributable
to Federal actions.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an April 6th hearing on S 605
(Dole/ Hatch). (S 605 has a 33 percent threshold, and would apply
to all Federal agencies.) In testimony presented at the hearing,
Justice threatened veto. In separate letters sent to Sen. Hatch in
May and June, Agriculture, Army
-Civil Works, Defense, EPA, GSA, HHS,
Interior, Justice, Transportation, and Treasury advised that they
would recommend veto. In a June 7th letter to Sens. Hatch, Biden,
Dole, and Daschle, OMB Director Rivlin advised that, due to the
significant increase in Federal spending that would result if S 605
were enacted, she would recommend veto. The Committee has not yet
scheduled the mark up of S 605, but may do SO at any time. The
Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a June 27th
hearing at which Interior and Justice advised that they would
recommend veto of S 605 and HR 925. In an additional EPW hearing on
July 12th, EPA, Army (Corps), and OMB advised that they would
recommend a veto of S.605 or similar legislation. The Committee may
hold an additional hearing later this month. Basis for opposition:
Undermines Federal authority to protect the general welfare; expands
the traditional concept of Fifth Amendment "takings"; creates new
direct spending; and imposes an unlimited fiscal burden in the form
of an arbitrary, automatic compensation requirement for reductions
in property values that are attributable to Federal actions.
7. Reg Moratorium/Waiting Period: (J. Weinberg)
House passed HR 450 on Feb. 24 by 276
-146. The bill would establish
a "moratorium period" Nov. 20, 1994 through Dec. 31, 1995 or
enactment of reg reform, whichever is earlier during which a
Federal agency may not take any "regulatory rulemaking action"
unless it falls within a specified emergency exception (i.e.
military or foreign affairs functions, international trade
agreements, agency management, certain banking regulatory matters,
implementation of the internal revenue laws; matters relating to
loans, grants, benefits, or contracts). Also exempted: regs
determined by OIRA to be necessary because of an imminent threat to
health or safety or other emergency or necessary for the enforcement
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of criminal laws. "The President has stated that a moratorium
on regulations, as provided for in H.R. 450, is not
acceptable
the Secretaries of Agriculture, Energy, Health and
Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, the Interior, Labor,
Transportation, and the Treasury, the Attorney General, and the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency would recommend
that it be vetoed." (In addition, POTUS said on 4/7/95, "if
Republicans send me a bill that would let unsafe planes fly or
contaminated water continue to find itself into city water systems,
I will veto it." Veto threat reiterated in Earth Day speech,
4/21/95.) Basis for opposition: Would prevent the issuance of
meritorious rules.
Senate passed S. 219 on March 29 by 100
-0; under the Senate version,
regs would not go into effect for 45 days, during which time
Congress could enact a disapproval resolution. A March 29 statement
by the President called the 45
-day review period "the right way to
reform regulation."
Conference: On June 16, the Senate requested a conference and
appointed conferees.
8. Product Liability/Civil Litigation/Medical Malpractice: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 956 on March 10 (265
-161). It would cap punitive
damages in all civil cases and would cap non
-economic (pain and
suffering) damages in suits against health providers and insurers.
Basis for opposition: Product liability reform should generally be
left to the States; punitive damages shouldn't be arbitrarily
capped; and differential treatment of "economic" and "noneconomic"
(e.g., "pain and suffering" damages is inappropriate. (March 6th
Reno/Mikva letter.)
Senate passed HR 956 on May 10 (61
-37). It would cap punitive
damage awards by juries in product liability cases at $250,000 or
twice compensatory damages (economic and non
-economic damages),
whichever is greater. Judges could override those limits in
"egregious" cases. Punitive damage awards in product liability
cases could not exceed $250,000 for small businesses. Basis for
opposition: A May 10th White House statement said the Senate
-passed
liability bill "in its present form does not go far enough toward
balancing the interests of consumers with those of manufacturers and
sellers.' The statement also stated the Administration's concerns
regarding the limits on punitive damages adopted by the Senate and
reiterated the Administration's opposition to provisions which would
abolish joint and several liability. (A provision limiting punitive
damage awards in all civil lawsuits, which was the subject of a May
4th Presidential veto threat, was later limited to product liability
cases only.)
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Conference not scheduled and conferees have not been appointed.
Media reports indicate that Speaker Gingrich may defer conference
until the fall.
According to press reports, the Senate may take action on a separate
bill to curb medical liability late this summer.
9. Loser Pays - Civil Litigation: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 988 on March 7 (232
-193). Basis for opposition: The
bill, which would affect only Federal civil suits involving parties
from different States, would impose a modified "loser pays" rule,
intended to encourage parties to settle out of court. The President
said on 4/7/95 that he "will veto any bill with a 'loser pay'
requirement such as that was in the House bill." In the Senate,
provisions similar to those of HR 988 were added to and
subsequently deleted from - - the product liability bill (HR 956) on
the Senate floor.
10. Shareholder Suits: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 1058 on March 8 (325
-99). Basis for opposition:
Could lead to inadequate deterrence against financial fraud. (March
6th Reno/Mikva letter.)
Senate passed HR 1058 on 6/28/95 (69
-30). SAP sent to Senate on
6/23/95 states that the Senate version (previously S. 240) "is now a
substantial improvement on [the House version of] H.R. 1058, which
the Administration could not support." The statement recommended
amendments to: (1) clarify that safe harbors should not protect
purposefully misleading statements; (2) restore liability for aiding
and abetting in private action that follow a SEC action; and (3)
extend the statute of limitations for private securities fraud
actions to five years after a violation occurs. The SAP opposed a
provision in the bill that would establish proportionate liability
for reckless defendants and recommends replacing it with an
amendment that would require culpable solvent defendants to pay up
to two times their proportionate share of the damages, when a
portion of the award is uncollectible.
Conference not scheduled.
11. Telecommunications Reform: (J. Weinberg)
House Commerce Committee-
-Ordered reported HR 1555 (38
-5) on May
25th. House Judiciary Committee-
-Ordered reported HR 1528 on May
18th.
House floor action is expected after the July 4th recess.
Senate passed S. 652 on June 15th, 81
-18. SAP strongly opposed
Commerce Committee
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-reported bill. White House Press Office issued
an Administration statement on Senate passage of S 652 on June 16:
"The Administration's position on the final legislation will depend
on the extent to which the Administration's concerns have been
addressed satisfactorily during the course of the entire legislative
process." VP said on April 3 that he opposes the Senate Commerce
Committee bill, and on April 4 the VP clarified in a letter, "I did
not say that the President would veto the bill, since it is too
early for such a decision
Basis for opposition: Would result
in higher phone and cable bills and decrease competition for phone
and cable services.
12. Banking and Insurance Reform: (R. Jones)
House Banking Committee marked up Chairman Leach's HR 1062 on May
18. This bill would permit banks and securities firms to affiliate,
allowing banks to underwrite securities and permitting securities
firms to own banks. HR 1062 was reported by the House Commerce
Committee on June 22. Leach has announced his intention to combine
HR 1062 with HR 1362, a banking regulatory relief bill, prior to
House floor action. (See below for discussion of HR 1362 - Banking
Deregulation.)
13. HUD Elimination Act: (A. Briatico)
Although no specific hearings have been held on S. 435, a number of
Senate hearings have been held on "reinventing" HUD. HUD, Justice,
and OMB have sent letters to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs
Committee strongly opposing Title II of S. 435. Title II would
transfer to Justice all of the responsibilities currently assigned
to HUD under the Fair Housing Act. Basis for opposition: The
administration of these authorities is best accomplished by HUD,
which has the infrastructure to handle these responsibilities.
14. National Highway System: (J. Brown)
Senate bill (S. 440) passed the Senate on June 22nd. It would
designate routes for the new National Highway System (NHS). Absent
designation of the NHS, DOT will be unable to obligate $6.5 billion
in highway funding in FY 1996. Basis for opposition: Repeal of
national maximum speed limit law and motorcycle helmet requirements.
(SAP to Senate, 6/15/95. A provision repealing Davis
-Bacon
-type
labor protections, which was the subject of a Secretary of Labor
veto threat in the SAP, was deleted on the Senate floor.) House
committee action expected in July.
15. Highway Trust Fund Off
-Budget Bill: (J. Brown)
House bill (HR 842) was ordered reported by House Transport. Cte. on
May 3. Will be sequentially referred to Budget and Gov. Reform &
Oversight Committees. (The Speaker has stated that he will appoint
a task force to study issues raised by this bill.) Basis for
opposition: Bill removes four trust funds from the Budget
inconsistent with unified budget. (Rivlin letter to Chairman
Shuster, 3/27/95.) Senate bill (S. 729) was introduced on April 27
by Sens. Baucus and Lott.
16. Banking Deregulation: (R. Jones)
House Banking Committee ordered reported Chairman Leach's HR 1362 on
June 28. Leach has announced his intention to combine HR 1362 with
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HR 1062 (listed above) prior to House floor action. Basis for
opposition: Weakens important safeguards for assuring the safety
and soundness of FDIC
-insured depository institutions and would
eviscerate the Community Reinvestment Act. (Secretary Rubin issued
a veto threat in a 6/29/95 letter to Chairman Leach.) Senate bill
(S 650) is pending in the Senate Banking Committee. The Senate bill
contains some, but not all, of the troublesome provisions.
17. Lorton Closure: (M. Cook)
The House Government Reform and Oversight D.C. Subcommittee has held
a couple of hearings this year on HR 461, the "Lorton Correctional
Complex Closure Act." At these hearings, no Administration witnesses
were asked to testify. Justice, however, expects Administration
witnesses to be invited to testify at future Subcommittee hearings
on this matter. On 3/16/95, Justice sent a letter to this
Subcommittee opposing HR 461. Basis for opposition: The approach
of HR 461 is "seriously flawed" but alternatives, which will be
discussed with the Congress, exist to remedy the Lorton issue.
18. Housing for Older Persons Act: .Cook)
On April 6, 1995, HR 660 passed the House by a vote of 424 to 5.
The Administration sent a SAP on 4/6/95 opposing H.R. 660. The
Senate has not taken any action on this bill yet. Basis for
opposition: Amends the Fair Housing Act in a way that would loosen
the standards used to determine what housing qualifies for the
"housing for older persons" exemption, potentially increasing
discrimination against families. Therefore, the Administration
prefers administrative action to clarify the application of the
"housing for older persons" exemption. NOTE: The bill's provisions
are identical to those of Title IV of HR 8, the "Senior Citizens'
Equity Act," a Contract with America bill.
19. Counterterrorism: (R. Jones)
Senate passed S 735 on June 7 (81
-8) The bill includes many
proposals similar or identical to Presidential proposals (e.g.,
establishes Federal jurisdiction for terrorist acts, expedites
removal of alien terrorists from the U.S., implements the
international agreement on marking plastic explosives, etc.). Does
not include the Administration's language for funding compliance
with the 1994 digital telephony legislation. Includes habeas corpus
reforms similar to that passed the House as a free standing bill
(H.R. 729, listed under crime heading above). House Judiciary
Committee reported H.R. 1710 on June 20 (23
-12). The House bill
also includes many of the President's proposals, including a funding
mechanism for digital telephony. House floor action is expected
before the August recess.
20. Regulatory Sunset and Review: (J. Gibbons)
House bill (HR 994) was approved by a Gov. Reform & Oversight
Subcte. on 5/18/95. Basis for opposition: Open
-ended in scope,
excessively rigid, and contradictory criteria for review of
regulations; paperwork requirements are unworkable. (Katzen
testimony of 3/28/95 before House Gov. Reform.) Senate action not
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scheduled, but could be folded into broader regulatory reform
legislation.
21. Pipeline Safety: (J. Brown)
House bill (HR 1323) has been reported by Transportation and
Commerce Ctes. Basis for opposition: (1) Authorizes less than 44
percent of the FY 1996 Budget request for pipeline safety
activities; and (2) imposes burdensome and costly risk assessment
procedures on the pipeline safety rulemaking process. (DOT letter,
5/12/95.)
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101. National Security: (A. Rooney)
House passed HR 7 on February 16th (241
-181) (star wars was deleted
on the Floor but many objectionable provisions remain which would
infringe upon the authority of the President to respond to
international crises and conflicts; remove UN peacekeeping as an
option for burdensharing; establish an unnecessary Nat'l Security
Commission; and mandate policies on NATO membership). On 4/7/95,
POTUS said that he would "refuse () to approve the so
-called
peacekeeping legislation passed by the House." SAP (Feb. 13th)
State, Defense, and the U.S. Ambassador to the UN would recommend a
veto. Basis for opposition: Infringes on President's constitutional
authorities as Commander in Chief; and virtually eliminates U.S.
participation in UN peacekeeping efforts.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) began hearings on March
21st on S 5, Peacekeeping Powers Act (introduced by Dole) and HR 7.
Aspects of S 5 were considered on May 17th as part of the SFRC
markup of Foreign Affairs Authorization and Consolidation proposal
and deleted from the bill as reported. State advises that
peacekeeping will be considered separately by the Committee at a
later date.
*102. Foreign Affairs Authorization and Consolidation: (A. Rooney)
House passed HR 1561 on June 8th (222 - 192). On May 23rd, the
President expressed serious concerns regarding congressional
legislation that would "place new restrictions on how America
conducts its foreign policy and slash our budget in foreign
affairs." Further, the President advised that if HR 1561 passed in
its present form, he would veto it. SAP (May 22nd) -- State, DOD,
Treasury, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, AID, USIA, and ACDA would
recommend a veto of HR 1561. Basis for opposition: Imposes
numerous, far
-reaching restrictions on the conduct of American
foreign policy; inappropriately consolidates three foreign affairs
agencies (AID; ACDA; USIA) into a "super" State Department; and
significantly reduces appropriation authorizations for international
affairs programs.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) ordered reported Senator
Helms' foreign relations authorization and consolidation proposal
(S 908) on May 17th by a vote of 10
0
-8. On June 7th, SFRC ordered
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of 10
-8. S 908 is expected to be considered in late July or early
August. SAP (June 28th) State, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN,
AID, USIA, and ACDA would recommend a veto of S 908. Basis for
opposition: Imposes numerous restrictions on the conduct of
American foreign policy; inappropriately consolidates three foreign
affairs agencies (AID; ACDA; USIA) into a "super" State Department;
and significantly reduces appropriation authorizations for
international affairs programs.
103. National Defense Authorization Act: (M. Goad)
House passed HR 1530 (300
-126) on June 15th. Sec. Perry, in a
June 20th letter to Sen. Thurmond, stated that " [m] any of the
provisions
are totally unacceptable. Unless they are
eliminated or radically modified, they threaten the prospects for
the bill itself." SAP on HR 1530-
-strongly opposes (6/13/95).
Basis for opposition: Raises serious constitutional, national
security, budget, personnel, and management concerns.
Senate Armed Services Committee reported S 1026, the companion bill,
on July 12th. The Senate is expected to take up the bill before the
August recess.
104. Jerusalem Embassy: (A. Rooney)
S 770/HR 1595 would require the United States to move its embassy to
Jerusalem. On June 20th, Secretary Christopher sent a letter to
Senator Dole and Speaker Gingrich stating that he would recommend a
veto of the legislation. No action scheduled on either bill. Basis
for opposition: Potentially very damaging to the success of the
Middle East peace process and infringes on the President's
constitutional prerogatives in foreign policy.
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201. Farm Bill: (C. Crutchfield)
Traditionally a 5
-year measure, this legislation will reauthorize a
slew of farm, nutrition, rural development, and other USDA programs.
The Administration's Farm Bill guidance assumes savings in farm
programs of $1.5 billion over five years. The 1996 Budget
Resolution calls for cuts in farm programs of $8.5 billion over 5
years and $13.4 billion over 7 years. House and Senate Agriculture
committees are currently drafting bill language. Although some
markups on discretionary titles are scheduled for late July,
committee action on mandatory provisions is not expected until
September. (NOTE: In oral remarks before the House and Senate
Agriculture committees, Secretary Glickman has stated that the
President would veto legislation that block grants Food Stamps. On
7/11/95, a H. Agriculture Subcommittee ordered reported the food and
nutrition title of the Farm Bill, HR 1997, which does not contain
provisions to block grant Food Stamps.)
202. Clean Water Amendments of 1995: (H. Fitter)
House passed HR 961 on May 16th, by a vote of 240
-185. The bill
would ease, overhaul, or revoke a number of current law's
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anti
-pollution requirements, allow States to continue to rely on
voluntary measures to deal with certain water pollution problems,
and restrict the ability of Federal agencies to declare wetlands off
limits to development. On May 30, 1995, POTUS stated that the
House
-passed bill "will not get past my desk." " SAP, sent on May 9,
1995, contained multiple agency veto threat (OMB, Justice, EPA,
Interior). Basis for opposition: The bill would reduce water
quality protection; eliminate fundamental wetlands protections;
create enormous new costs (the bill includes a "mandatory
compensation" takings provision similar to that contained in HR
925) fail to address effectively non
-point source pollution; and
paralyze the Federal Government's ability to issue regulations and
guidance to protect the Nation's waters. Senate Environment
Chairman Chafee has indicated that Clean Water Act reauthorization
is not one of his top priorities.
203. Endangered Species: (M. Goad)
On July 13th, the Departments of Commerce and the Interior testified
on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) before the Senate Environment
and Public Works Committee. The Committee will hold additional
oversight hearings on July 20th and 27th. CEQ expects that, once
the oversight hearings are concluded, Sen. Kempthorne (R) ID will
introduce a bill to reauthorize the ESA.
On May 25th, the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and the
Interior testified before the House Endangered Species Task Force on
possible changes to the ESA. CEQ and Interior advise that the House
Task Force will not complete drafting legislation to amend the ESA
until after the August recess.
204. Safe Drinking Water: (H. Fitter)
Reauthorization of the 1974 law designed to keep contaminants out of
the nation's water supply. State and local officials want a State
revolving loan fund for water supply projects and relief from
testing requirements. House Commerce staff and Senate Environment
and Public Works staff, respectively, are attempting to complete
draft bills.
205. Interstate Waste: (H. Fitter)
Senate passed S 534 on May 16th, by a vote of 94
-6. S. 534 would
give states more power to restrict both intra and interstate garbage
dumping.
*206. Superfund Reform: (H. Fitter)
The taxes which fund the hazardous waste clean
-up program expire at
the end of 1995. There is support among some Republicans to scale
back retroactive liability (which would shift much of the costs to
the government). Senate Environment Subcommittee Chair Bob Smith
has circulated a "Superfund Reform Outline" containing principles
for Superfund reform. A Senate bill may be introduced before the
August recess. A July 11, 1995, EPA Administrator Browner letter to
Senator Smith stated that the outline "incorporates proposals that
are unfair, unworkable, or insufficiently protective of human health
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and the environment." (EPA is especially concerned about the
outline's repeal of strict, joint, and several retroactive
liability.) Browner's letter further advised, "we do not believe
this outline will establish a viable basis on which to attract the
broad support that is needed if we are to achieve Superfund reform
in the limited time left in this calendar year." House
Transportation and Commerce Committees have held numerous
subcommittee hearings on Superfund reform.
207. Mining Law: (C. Crutchfield)
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is considering changes
to Craig's bill (S 506) to win over committee members, such as
Johnston, that have proposed a compromise version (S 639). Chairman
Murkowski has postponed mark up of the bill indefinitely and
indicated the issue would be dropped this session if a compromise is
not reached soon. Interior Secretary Babbitt stated in a 5/22/95
letter to Chairman Murkowski that he would recommend a veto of S
506. Basis for opposition: S 506 does not provide for meaningful
reform. It would (1) grant rights to purchase valuable Federal
mineral lands at bargain
-basement prices; (2) deprive Federal land
managers of authority to protect the environment; and (3) result in
little or no return to Federal taxpayers for use of publicly
-owned
mineral deposits. Justice also strongly opposed S 506 in a 6/12/95
letter because it would increase litigation over public liability
for cleanup. House has not scheduled action.
208. Utah Wilderness: (C. Crutchfield)
House National Parks Subcommittee is scheduled on 7/18/95 to mark up
Rep. Hansen's legislation (HR 1745) designating certain Federal
lands in Utah as wilderness. Interior testified 6/29/95 before the
Subcommittee that the Secretary would recommend a veto of HR 1745.
Basis for opposition: The bill would (1) fail to designate enough
land as wilderness; (2) open up for development too much land
currently protected as wilderness study areas; and (3) allow road
construction and other activities that are incompatible with
wilderness designation Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Committee has begun consideration of identical legislation (S 884)
introduced by Sens. Hatch and Bennett. Interior testified on
7/13/95 before the Committee that the Secretary would recommend a
veto of S 884. Basis for opposition: Same as House.
209. Livestock Grazing: (C. Crutchfield)
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to mark
up S 852 on 7/19/95. Interior testified before the Committee on
6/22/95 that it strongly opposed S. 852, introduced by Sen. Domenici
and 15 cosponsors to supersede Interior's new regulations for
livestock grazing on Federal lands. Basis for opposition: S 852
would (1) establish grazing as a dominant use for public lands over
recreation, wildlife protection, and other concerns; (2) limit
public involvement in the management of public lands; and (3) raise
a number of questions over water rights, fee levels, and compliance
with environmental statutes. In testimony on 7/11/95 before the
House National Parks Subcommittee, Interior strongly opposed the
companion bill (HR 1713).
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301. Welfare Reform: (M. Cook)
HR 4 (SAP, 3/21/95 said oppose, but in a 4/13/95 CNN interview,
POTUS said "I'd be happy to veto"). Basis for opposition: denial
of cash benefits to unwed parents under age 18; funding cuts to Food
Stamp and other nutrition programs; funding cuts and removal of
Federal oversight of State child protection systems; inadequate
resources and requirements for States to move people from welfare to
work; and inadequate resources for States in times of recession.
House passed H.R. 4 on March 23 (234
-199) which would replace
current welfare programs with 5 block grants to States (cash
welfare; child welfare; child care; school meals; family nutrition).
House SAP opposed H.R. 4 because it would: fail to reform welfare
by moving people from welfare to work; reduce Federal funding in
ways that would impair the health and nutrition of children and
families; and is not tough enough on parents who owe child support,
and too tough on innocent children.
Senate Finance Committee reported its version of H.R. 4 on June 9.
The bill block grants AFDC, imposes a five
-year time limit on
benefits, tightens eligibility for SSI, and strengthens child
support enforcement. HHS cited concerns with the bill in a May 24
letter to the Committee. Senator Packwood indicated May 15 that the
bill would be considered as a stand
-alone bill unless it is
filibustered. In that case, the bill would be considered as a
component of the budget reconciliation bill. The Senate Labor and
Human Resources Committee ordered reported S. 850 (Child Care and
Development Block Grant amendments) on May 26. The measure is
expected to be included in the final Senate welfare reform package.
HHS supported S. 850 in a May 24 letter to the Committee, but cited
concerns with potential cuts in other child care programs. The
Senate Agriculture Committee marked up S. 904, a Food Stamp and
nutrition programs bill on June 14. S. 904 also is expected to be
included in the final Senate welfare reform package. USDA commended
the Committee for not block granting food and nutrition programs,
but cited concerns with the bill's reduction in Food Stamp funding
and repeal of Regulation E coverage for Electronic Benefit
Transfers.
Senate floor action -- tentatively scheduled for July.
302. Social Security Earnings Test: (M. Cook)
House-
-increase in earnings limit to $30,000 included in HR 1215,
which passed on April 5, (246
-188). Senate action unclear.
303. Davis
-Bacon Repeal: (C. Bowers)
H.R. 500 and S. 141 would repeal the Davis
-Bacon Act of 1931. The
act requires Federal contractors working on jobs valued at more than
$2000 to pay their workers the "local prevailing wage,' which is
often the union rate. A House Economic & Education Opportunities
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Subcommittee referred H.R. 500 to full committee on March 2. Senate
Labor & Human Resources Committee reported S. 141 on May 12. A
provision to repeal Davis
-Bacon coverage of Federal Highway projects
was dropped from S. 440, the National Highway bill (see entry
above). Basis for opposition: repeal of Davis
-Bacon requirements
would depress workers' wages. President quoted on 4/6/95 as saying
he would veto S. 141; Reich letter - - would recommend veto 3/18/95.
(Also Reich letter and Senate SAP on S. 440 stated Labor would
recommend veto.
304. Service Contract Repeal Act: (B. Pellicci)
Press reported that VP indicated on 2/20/95 that President would
veto such legislation. Basis for opposition: repeal of Service
Contract Act would depress workers' wages. HR 246 was marked up by
a House EEO subcommittee on 3/03/95.
305. Minimum Wage Increase: (A. Briatico)
On 2/13/95, President transmitted to Congress a proposal to raise
the minimum wage in two 45 cent steps -- raising the rate to $4.70
per hour on July 4, 1995 and to $5.15 per hour on July 4, 1996.
President's proposal introduced as S. 413 and H.R. 940. Senator
Kassebaum indicated on April 21 that the Senate Labor and Human
Resources Committee will hold hearings on increasing the minimum
wage. No date has been set.
306. Striker Replacement: (B. Pellicci)
On 3/8/95, President issued an Executive Order to deny Federal
contracts to employers that permanently replace striking workers.
H.R. 1176 and S. 603 would nullify the Executive Order. The House
Economic and Educational Opportunities Committee reported H.R. 1176
on June 27.
307. Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act: (B. Pellicci)
HR 743 and S295. (Reich letter: recommend veto, 3/6/95 and
6/21/95; press reported that VP said on 02/20/95 that President
would veto such legislation.) Basis for opposition: would allow
employers to establish company unions or alternative,
company
-dominated organizations where unions already exist. HR 743
was ordered reported on 6/22/95 by the House EEO Committee. No
action has been taken to date on S 295.
308. Social Security Solvency: (M. Cook)
The "Strengthening Social Security Act of 1995" (S. 825), one of the
"Simpson/Kerrey" bills, is designed to secure the long
term solvency
of the Social Security program. It would: (1) accelerate the
currently scheduled increase of the normal retirement age; (2) limit
COLAs to certain Social Security beneficiaries; (3) adjust, for a
limited period, Social Security COLA estimates based on CPI; (4)
modify the formula for determining the primary insurance amount (the
basic monthly benefit payable to a worker) to make it more
progressive; (5) allow future beneficiaries to divert up to 2
percentage points of their payroll taxes to place in their own
personal investment plan; (6) reduce gradually spousal benefits
starting in 2000; (7) redirect revenue obtained through the taxation
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of Social Security benefits from the HI Trust Fund to the OASDI
Trust Fund; and (8) invest a portion of the OASDI Trust Fund assets
in a stock fund index. On June 27, 1995, a Senate Finance
Subcommittee held a hearing on the solvency of the Social Security
system. To date, the Administration has not taken a position on S.
825. No comparable bill has been introduced in the House.
309. Employment, Training, and Retraining: (C. Bowers)
House Economic and Educational Opportunities (EEO) Committee
reported H.R. 1617 (The Consolidated and Reformed Education,
Employment and Rehabilitation Systems, or 'CAREERS' Act) on May 17,
1995.
Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee reported S. 143
(Workforce Development Act) on June 21, 1995.
Both bills would consolidate numerous Federal education and job
training programs into four grants to States for youth
development and career preparation, adult training, adult education
and literacy, and vocational rehabilitation. These bills differ
significantly from the President's proposal to restructure education
and job training programs (the G.I. Bill for America's Workers), and
they reduce substantially Federal resources for these functions.
It is expected that H.R. 1617 will be linked on the House Floor with
H.R. 1720 (Privatization Act of 1995), which was reported by the
House EEO Committee on June 22, 1995. H.R. 1720 would privatize
Sallie Mae and Connie Lee and eliminate numerous higher education
programs. The Administration proposes to privatize these GSEs and
eliminate the higher education programs, but its privatization
initiatives differ in certain respects from H.R. 1720.
Negotiations over possible amendments to all of these bills are
ongoing. It is likely that Administration statements for Floor
consideration will support the objectives but either oppose specific
features or suggest further amendments to align with the President's
proposal. It has been expected that House or Senate Floor action
could occur in July (House action more likely than Senate action)
however, this could be postponed.
310. Food Stamps - Block Grant: (M. Cook)
Sec. Glickman stated before S. Ag. Cte., 5/23/95, that he strongly
opposes block granting food stamps and that the President has
indicated his intention to veto such legislation. Basis for
opposition: would jeopardize the health and nutrition of low
-income
families.
Any changes made to the Food Stamp program are expected to be done
within the context of Welfare Reform. Neither HR 4 (the Welfare
Reform bill), as passed by the House, nor S 904 (which is expected
to be rolled into the Senate version of HR 4), as ordered reported
by the Senate, contain provisions that would block grant Food
Stamps. In addition, HR 1997 (the food and nutrition title of the
Farm Bill), as approved by a H. Agriculture Subcommittee on 7/11/95,
also does not contain provisions that would block grant Food Stamps.
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401. Federal Retirement Reform Act: (M. Cook)
HR 1215 and HR 1185 both include Federal retirement reform
provisions. The Administration's position on such reforms has been
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articulated in the President's 4/5/95 letter on HR 1215 to Speaker
Gingrich and in OMB's 3/15/95 letter on HR 1185 to Speaker Gingrich.
Basis for opposition: Reduces retirement benefits of Federal
employees to finance a tax cut for the wealthy.
On 3/15/95, the full H. Government Reform and Oversight Committee
began consideration of HR 1185. It, however, recessed before
taking action on the bill. NOTE: Title IV of HR 1215, as passed by
the House on 4/5/95 (246
-188), contains provisions similar to those
of HR 1185. To date, the Senate has taken no action on a
stand
-alone retirement bill. On June 19, 1995, however, the FBI and
DEA testified before a S. Governmental Affairs subcommittee opposing
changes in retirement benefits for Federal employees. Modifications
to Federal retirement programs are likely to be included in
reconciliation legislation.
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MAJOR LEGISLATION ENACTED
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? Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (PL 104
-4). President signed
3/22/95.
? Defense Supplemental Appropriations (PL 104
-6). President signed
4/10/95.
? Permanently Extend the Tax Deductibility for Health Insurance Costs for
Self
Employed Individuals (PL 104
-7). President signed 4/11/95.
? HR 1345, DC Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of
1995
(PL 104
-8). President signed 4/17/95.
? Paperwork Reduction (PL 104
-13). President signed 5/22/95.
? Medicare SELECT (PL 104
-18). President signed 7/7/95.
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PRINTER FONT 12_POINT_ROMAN
TO:
ALICE RIVLIN
CC-
-Lew, Griffin, Tyson, Foley, OMB/2d Floor, DADs,
LRD,
Gibbons, Cabinet Affairs, CEQ
FROM: CHUCK KONIGSBERG
SUBJECT:
STATUS REPORT ON PENDING LEGISLATION
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Congress on Monday:
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Senate continued consideration of S. 343, Regulatory Reform; a
cloture vote was taken and failed (48
-46). House, at this time,
is continuing consideration of HR 1977, Interior Appropriations.
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SENATE FLOOR SCHEDULE:
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Rescission Bill:
Dole has said the Senate will return to the bill only if he can
obtain unanimous consent; negotiations continuing over a time
agreement with Wellstone and Moseley
-Braun; if negotiations
fail, Dole would still have the option of filing cloture to end
debate (however germane amendments could still be offered under a
cloture scenario).
Tuesday, July 18:
Continue consideration of S 343, Regulatory Reform; a second
cloture vote is scheduled for Tuesday.
[SAP containing multi
-agency veto threat sent 7/10]
Balance of the Week:
- S 21, Lifting U.S. Arms Embargo applicable to Bosnia
- Unspecified Appropriations Bills (time permitting)
DOLE'S LIST TO BE DONE BEFORE RECESS:
- Possible Appropriations Bills
- Mil Con
- Legislative
- Interior
- Energy
- Treasury/Postal
- Defense
- Agriculture
- S 641, Ryan White AIDS program
- S 101, Lobbying Reform and Gift Ban
- S 908, Foreign Relations Revitalization Act
[SAP containing multi
- agency veto threat sent 6/28/95]
- S 961, Foreign Aid Reauthorization
- S 1026, Defense Authorization
- HR 4, Welfare Reform
NOTE - DOLE ANNOUNCED THAT SATURDAY SESSIONS ARE POSSIBLE JULY
29, AUGUST 5, AND AUGUST 12. RECESS - DELAYED TO AUGUST 12.
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HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE SCHEDULE:
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Wednesday, July 19:
- HR 2002, Transportation Appropriations
- HJ Res 96, Disapproval of MFN for China
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- HR -,, China Policy Act of 1995
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HOUSE FLOOR SCHEDULE:
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Tuesday, July 18:
- HR 2020, Treasury/Postal Appropriations (subject to a rule)
- HR 1976, Agriculture Appropriations
Wednesday and Balance of the Week:
- Complete HR 1976, Agriculture Appropriations
- HR 2002, Transportation Appropriations (subject to a rule)
- HR -,, China Policy Act of 1995
[NO SAP OR LETTER CURRENTLY CONTEMPLATED]
- HJRes 96, Disapproval of Most Favored Nation Treatment to China
(subject to a rule)
[SAP and Christopher letter strongly opposing are
pending; A POTUS letter may be developed]
- HR --, - Commerce/Justice/State Appropriations
(subject to a rule)
Floor action between July 4th and August Recess:
- Finish Appropriations
- Telecommunications
- Anti
-
-Terrorism
Other pending legislation:
HR 1332, the Omnibus Insular Areas Act, may be taken up.
[SAP being developed with a DOI veto recommendation.]
(If you have questions about the House or Senate legislative
schedules, contact Lydia Muniz at OMB Legislative Affairs,
54790.)
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Budget Reconciliation Status Report
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Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*).
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House: (Sept. 22 reporting deadline)
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Agriculture--
Banking--
Commerce
Econ & Educational Opp--
Govt Reform--
Internat'l Rel--
Judiciary--
Nat'l Sec--
Resources--
Transportation--
Veterans--
Ways & Means--Not expected to mark
-up until September. Expected
to
incorporate by reference pieces of the House
-passed welfare
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reform and tax bills.
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Senate: (Sept. 22 reporting deadline for spending
cuts, but 5 days following CBO certification for tax
cuts)
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Agriculture--
Armed Services--
Banking--
Commerce--
Energy--
Environment & PW--
Finance--Not expected to mark
-up until September. Finance has
the
load in the Congress, with all of Medicare, Medicaid,
most of welfare, and all the tax cuts to report. Moreover,
with an 11
-9 split, the Republicans need every vote to
report out a Reconciliation package; however, the
Republicans may have trouble holding Chafee's vote. In
addition, Pressler is up for election next year and D'Amato
has the seniors vote to worry about.
Govt Affairs--
Judiciary--
Labor--
Veterans--
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SUMMARY of ADMINISTRATION OPPOSITION
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[Prepared by OMB/LRD and OMB/LA]
(Note: For details on the legislation listed below, including the
basis for opposition, see the "STATUS OF MAJOR LEGISLATION" List
that follows - note the item #.)
Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*).
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Vetoes:
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Rescissions/Supplemental - HR 1158
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Presidential Veto Threats:
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Labor/HHS Appropriations - Panetta statement 7/11
VA/HUD Appropriations - Panetta statement 7/11
Assault Weapons Ban
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Clean Water Amendments of 1995 - HR 961 [Item # 202]
Davis
-Bacon - S 141 [Item #303]
Foreign Affairs Authorization/Merge AID, ACDA, USIA into State - HR 1561
[Item #102]
Loser Pays - Civil Litigation - HR 988 [Item #9]
National Security Bill - HR 872 [Item #101]
Product Liability/Civil Litigation - HR 956 [Item #8]
Student Loans
Takings/Private Property Protection - HR 925 and S 605 [Item #6]
Tax Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act - HR 1215 [Item #3]
100,000 cops - HR 728, Law Enforcement Block Grants [Item #4]
Welfare Reform - HR 4 [Item #301]
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Multiple Agency Veto Threats:
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Interior Appropriations - HR 1977; letter sent 6/21, SAP sent 7/12
Comprehensive Regulatory Reform Act of 1995 - S 343 [Item #5]
Foreign Relations Authorization/Merge AID, ACDA, USIA into State - S 908
[Item #102]
Regulatory Moratorium - HR 450 [Item #7]
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Single Agency Veto Threats:
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Financial Institutions Regulatory Relief Act of 1995 - HR 1362 [Item #16]
Food Stamps - Block Grant, HR 4, HR 1997, and S 904 [Items #201, 301, & 310]
Jerusalem Embassy - S 770 and HR 1595 [Item #104]
Mining Law - S 506 [Item #207]
National Defense Authorization Act - HR 1530 [Item #103]
National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 - S 440 [Item #14]
Service Contract Repeal Act - [Item #304]
Teamwork for Employees & Managers Act - HR 743 [Item #307]
Utah Wilderness - HR 1745 [Item #208]
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Strongly Oppose:
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Agriculture Appropriations - letter sent 6/21
Energy & Water Appropriations - HR 1905; letter sent 6/20
Treasury/Postal Appropriations - letter sent 7/10
Federal Retirement Reform - HR 1215 and HR 1185 [Item #401]
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Highway Off
Budget - HR 842 [Item #15]
HUD Elimination Act - S 435 [Item #13]
Livestock Grazing Act - S 852 [Item #209]
National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 - S 440 [Item #14]
Pipeline Safety Act - HR 1323 [Item #21]
Risk Assessment - HR 1022 [Item #5]
Telecommunications - S 652 [Item #11]
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Oppose:
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Military Construction Appropriations - HR 1817; SAP sent 6/15, letter sent
6/13
Lorton Closure - HR 461 [Item #17]
Regulatory Sunset and Review Act of 1995 - HR 994 [Item #20]
Service Contract Repeal Act - HR 246 [Item #304]
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Oppose Unless Amended:
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Securities Litigation Reform - HR 1058 [Item #10]
Violent Criminal Incarceration - HR 667 [Item #4]
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STATUS OF MAJOR (Non
-Appropriations) LEGISLATION
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[Prepared by OMB/LRD]
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(Note: Parentheticals indicate who is tracking; bills
grouped by RMO)
[Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*)]
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT & FINANCE:
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1. Budget Resolution: (Konigsberg)
House completed action on HConRes 67 on 5/18, passing the Kasich
budget plan 238
-193. Senate completed action on 5/25, passing the
Domenici budget 57
-42. Budget Resolution conference agreement
passed the House on 6/29 by a vote of 239
-194, and passed the Senate
the same day by a vote of 54
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-46 (party line).
2. Item Veto: (Konigsberg/J. Gibbons)
House passed HR 2 (enhanced rescission) on February 6, (294
-134)
Senate passed S 4 (separate enrollment) on March 23, (69
-29)
Conference: On June 20, the Senate requested a conference and
appointed conferees.
3. Tax Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act: (R. Jones)
House passed HR 1215 on April 5, (246
-188) including tax cuts (child
credit, IRAs, repeal taxes on soc.sec., neutral cost recovery,
corporate AMT, cap gains, expensing, adoptions, marriage penalty
credit, long
-term care incentives); raise SOC. sec. earnings limit;
spending caps; Medicare extenders; spectrum extender; uranium
enrichment; Federal retirement reforms; and automatic sequester of
amounts taxpayers dedicate to debt reduction. SAP "If
presented
in its current form, the Secretary of the Treasury and the
Director of OMB would recommend a veto." Senate not expected to
take up HR 1215, as passed by the House, however components of the
bill may be considered in the context of Reconciliation. Basis for
opposition: Bill is fiscally irresponsible and would provide
disproportionate tax benefits to the wealthy at the expense of
programs for average Americans.
4. Crime Bills: (R. Jones)
House split their original crime bill into 7 smaller pieces and passed
6
of them--
? HR 665, requiring restitution for victims of federal crimes,
passed
February 7 (431
-0); SAP- - "supports passage.
? HR 666, allowing federal prosecutors to use improperly obtained
evidence if police officers acted in "good faith"; would apply with
and w/o warrants. Passed February 8, (289
-142) SAP
-support only if
amended to apply only where warrants have been obtained.
? HR 729, containing reforms affecting federal habeas corpus review
of state criminal judgments and collateral review of federal
judgements, and requiring federal juries to impose death sentences
in certain cases. Passed February 8 (297
-132) SAP-
-support if DOJ
concerns addressed.
? HR 667, would replace the prison funding program enacted in '94
Act with allocations based on sentencing criteria; and would limit
prisoner litigation. Passed February 10, (265
-156). SAP-
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-oppose
unless amended. Basis for opposition: Proposed distribution of
prison grants is inferior to current program; drug court program
would be repealed.
? HR 668, to expedite the deportation of aliens who commit serious
crimes and reimburse states for incarceration of criminal aliens.
Passed February 10, (380
-20). SAP-
support if amended to offset the
increased direct spending ($600m/yr).
? HR 728, combining last year's grants for 100,000 cops and crime
prevention into block grants. Passed February 14, (238
-192)
SAP-
- Presidential veto threat. Basis for opposition: Bill repeals
police grants program, which provides for 100,000 cops. It also
eliminates many crime prevention programs.
Senate action on crime legislation not yet scheduled. However,
habeas corpus provisions related to those in HR 729 are included in
the Senate
-passed anti
-terrorism bill (S 735, discussed below)
*5. Reg Reform/Risk Assessment: (H. Fitter)
House passed HR 1022, Risk Benefit and Cost Benefit Act of 1995 on
February 28th (286
-141), requiring Federal agencies to perform
highly detailed analyses of the risks that proposed health, safety
and environmental regulations seek to address. SAP sent to the
House on February 27, 1995, strongly oppose HR 1022. Basis for
opposition:
HR 1022 would impose overly broad, prescriptive, and costly
analytical requirements on the regulatory process, encourage
excessive litigation, and supersede the substantive requirements
of many existing health, safety, and environmental laws (i.e., the
so
-called supermandate)
Senate - Senate Floor action on S. 343 began on 6/28 and continued
the week of 7/10/95 with a
cloture vote scheduled for 6:00PM 7/17/95
and a second cloture vote 7/18/95; SAP transmitted on 7/10/95: veto
threat by Secretaries of Labor, Agriculture, Health and Human
Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, the
Treasury, and the Interior, and the Administrator of EPA, and the
Director of OMB. In addition, in a 6/23/95 letter to Senators Dole
and Daschle, OMB OIRA Administrator Katzen stated "we continue to
have serious concerns with S 343, and I would recommend that the
President veto it if it were presented to him in its current form. II
Basis for opposition: Would impair rather than improve the
regulatory process by generating additional costs, paperwork,
litigation, and delay. Senate floor action began on 6/28 and will
continue the week of 7/10.
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6. Private Property Rights/Takings: (M. Goad)
On March 3rd, the House passed HR 925 (277
-148), subsequently
incorporated the bill into HR 9, and then passed HR 9 (277
-141).
HR 925 would require certain Federal agencies to compensate
financially landowners if regulatory actions (taken under Endangered
Species Act, and wetlands, farm, and water rights laws) cause a
decrease of at least 20 percent in the fair market value of any
portion of the landowners' properties. The agencies would be
required to offer to purchase the property if the regulatory action
causes a decrease of more than 50 percent in the property's value.
SAP on HR 925-
-strongly oppose (3/1/95). On April 7th, POTUS said,
"I will also veto the House
-passed requirement that government pay
property owners billions of dollars every time we act to defend our
national heritage of seashores or wetlands or open spaces." Basis
for opposition: Undermines Federal authority to protect the general
welfare; expands the traditional concept of Fifth Amendment
"takings"; creates new direct spending; and imposes an unlimited
fiscal burden in the form of an arbitrary, automatic compensation
requirement for reductions in property values that are attributable
to Federal actions.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an April 6th hearing on S 605
(Dole/ Hatch). (S 605 has a 33 percent threshold, and would apply
to all Federal agencies.) In testimony presented at the hearing,
Justice threatened veto. In separate letters sent to Sen. Hatch in
May and June, Agriculture, Army
-Civil Works, Defense, EPA, GSA, HHS,
Interior, Justice, Transportation, and Treasury advised that they
would recommend veto. In a June 7th letter to Sens. Hatch, Biden,
Dole, and Daschle, OMB Director Rivlin advised that, due to the
significant increase in Federal spending that would result if S 605
were enacted, she would recommend veto. The Committee has not yet
scheduled the mark up of S 605, but may do so at any time. The
Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a June 27th
hearing at which Interior and Justice advised that they would
recommend veto of S 605 and HR 925. In an additional EPW hearing on
July 12th, EPA, Army (Corps), and OMB advised that they would
recommend a veto of S.605 or similar legislation. The Committee may
hold an additional hearing later this month. Basis for opposition:
Same as opposition to House bill.
7. Reg Moratorium/Waiting Period: (J. Weinberg)
House passed HR 450 on Feb. 24 by 276
-146. The bill would establish
a "moratorium period" Nov. 20, 1994 through Dec. 31, 1995 or
enactment of reg reform, whichever is earlier during which a
Federal agency may not take any "regulatory rulemaking action"
unless it falls within a specified emergency exception (i.e.
military or foreign affairs functions, international trade
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agreements, agency management, certain banking regulatory matters,
implementation of the internal revenue laws; matters relating to
loans, grants, benefits, or contracts). Also exempted: regs
determined by OIRA to be necessary because of an imminent threat to
health or safety or other emergency or necessary for the enforcement
of criminal laws. "The President has stated that a moratorium
on regulations, as provided for in H.R. 450, is not
acceptable
. the Secretaries of Agriculture, Energy, Health and
Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, the Interior, Labor,
Transportation, and the Treasury, the Attorney General, and the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency would recommend
that it be vetoed." (In addition, POTUS said on 4/7/95, "if
Republicans send me a bill that would let unsafe planes fly or
contaminated water continue to find itself into city water systems,
I will veto it." Veto threat reiterated in Earth Day speech,
4/21/95.) Basis for opposition: Would prevent the issuance of
meritorious rules.
Senate passed S. 219 on March 29 by 100
-0; under the Senate version,
regs would not go into effect for 45 days, during which time
Congress could enact a disapproval resolution. A March 29 statement
by the President called the 45
-day review period "the right way to
reform regulation."
Conference: On June 16, the Senate requested a conference and
appointed conferees.
8. Product Liability/Civil Litigation/Medical Malpractice: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 956 on March 10 (265
-161). It would cap punitive
damages in all civil cases and would cap non
-economic (pain and
suffering) damages in suits against health providers and insurers.
Basis for opposition: Product liability reform should generally be
left to the States; punitive damages shouldn't be arbitrarily
capped; and differential treatment of "economic" and "noneconomic"
(e.g., "pain and suffering" damages is inappropriate. (March 6th
Reno/Mikva letter.)
Senate passed HR 956 on May 10 (61
-37). It would cap punitive
damage awards by juries in product liability cases at $250,000 or
twice compensatory damages (economic and non
-economic damages),
whichever is greater. Judges could override those limits in
"egregious" cases. Punitive damage awards in product liability
cases could not exceed $250,000 for small businesses. Basis for
opposition: A May 10th White House statement said the Senate
-passed
liability bill "in its present form does not go far enough toward
balancing the interests of consumers with those of manufacturers and
sellers." The statement also stated the Administration's concerns
regarding the limits on punitive damages adopted by the Senate and
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reiterated the Administration's opposition to provisions which would
abolish joint and several liability. (A provision limiting punitive
damage awards in all civil lawsuits, which was the subject of a May
4th Presidential veto threat, was later limited to product liability
cases only.)
Conference not scheduled and conferees have not been appointed.
Media reports indicate that Speaker Gingrich may defer conference
until the fall.
According to press reports, the Senate may take action on a separate
bill to curb medical liability late this summer.
9. Loser Pays - Civil Litigation: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 988 on March 7 (232
-193). Basis for opposition: The
bill, which would affect only Federal civil suits involving parties
from different States, would impose a modified "loser pays" rule,
intended to encourage parties to settle out of court. The President
said on 4/7/95 that he "will veto any bill with a 'loser pay'
requirement such as that was in the House bill." In the Senate,
provisions similar to those of HR 988 were added to and
subsequently deleted from -- the product liability bill (HR 956) on
the Senate floor.
10. Shareholder Suits: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 1058 on March 8 (325
-99). Basis for opposition:
Could lead to inadequate deterrence against financial fraud. (March
6th Reno/Mikva letter.)
Senate passed HR 1058 on 6/28/95 (69
-30). SAP sent to Senate on
6/23/95 states that the Senate version (previously S. 240) "is now a
substantial improvement on [the House version of] H.R. 1058, which
the Administration could not support." The statement recommended
amendments to: (1) clarify that safe harbors should not protect
purposefully misleading statements; (2) restore liability for aiding
and abetting in private action that follow a SEC action; and (3)
extend the statute of limitations for private securities fraud
actions to five years after a violation occurs. The SAP opposed a
provision in the bill that would establish proportionate liability
for reckless defendants and recommends replacing it with an
amendment that would require culpable solvent defendants to pay up
to two times their proportionate share of the damages, when a
portion of the award is uncollectible.
Conference not scheduled.
11. Telecommunications Reform: (J. Weinberg)
House Commerce Committee-
-Ordered reported HR 1555 (38
-5) on May
25th. House Judiciary Committee-
-Ordered reported HR 1528 on May
18th.
House floor action is expected after the July 4th recess.
Senate passed S. 652 on June 15th, 81
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-18. SAP strongly opposed
Commerce Committee
-reported bill. White House Press Office issued
an Administration statement on Senate passage of S 652 on June 16:
"The Administration's position on the final legislation will depend
on the extent to which the Administration's concerns have been
addressed satisfactorily during the course of the entire legislative
process." VP said on April 3 that he opposes the Senate Commerce
Committee bill, and on April 4 the VP clarified in a letter, "I did
not say that the President would veto the bill, since it is too
early for such a decision
Basis for opposition: Would result
in higher phone and cable bills and decrease competition for phone
and cable services.
12. Banking and Insurance Reform: (R. Jones)
House Banking Committee marked up Chairman Leach's HR 1062 on May
18. This bill would permit banks and securities firms to affiliate,
allowing banks to underwrite securities and permitting securities
firms to own banks. HR 1062 was reported by the House Commerce
Committee on June 22. Leach has announced his intention to combine
HR 1062 with HR 1362, a banking regulatory relief bill, prior to
House floor action. (See below for discussion of HR 1362 - Banking
Deregulation.)
13. HUD Elimination Act: (A. Briatico)
Although no specific hearings have been held on S. 435, a number of
Senate hearings have been held on "reinventing" HUD. HUD, Justice,
and OMB have sent letters to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs Committee strongly opposing Title II of S. 435. Title II
would transfer to Justice all of the responsibilities currently
assigned to HUD under the Fair Housing Act. Basis for opposition:
The administration of these authorities is best accomplished by HUD,
which has the infrastructure to handle these responsibilities.
14. National Highway System: (J. Brown)
Senate bill (S. 440) passed the Senate on June 22nd. It would
designate routes for the new National Highway System (NHS). Absent
designation of the NHS, DOT will be unable to obligate $6.5 billion
in highway funding in FY 1996. Basis for opposition: Repeal of
national maximum speed limit law and motorcycle helmet requirements.
(SAP to Senate, 6/15/95. A provision repealing Davis
-Bacon
-type
labor protections, which was the subject of a Secretary of Labor
veto threat in the SAP, was deleted on the Senate floor.) House
committee action expected in July.
15. Highway Trust Fund Off
-Budget Bill: (J. Brown)
House bill (HR 842) was ordered reported by House Transport. Cte. on
May 3. Will be sequentially referred to Budget and Gov. Reform &
Oversight Committees. (The Speaker has stated that he will appoint
a task force to study issues raised by this bill.) Basis for
opposition: Bill removes four trust funds from the Budget
inconsistent with unified budget. (Rivlin letter to Chairman
Shuster, 3/27/95.) Senate bill (S. 729) was introduced on April 27
by Sens. Baucus and Lott.
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16. Banking Deregulation: (R. Jones)
House Banking Committee ordered reported Chairman Leach's HR 1362 on
June 28. Leach has announced his intention to combine HR 1362 with
HR 1062 (listed above) prior to House floor action. Basis for
opposition: Weakens important safeguards for assuring the safety
and soundness of FDIC
-insured depository institutions and would
eviscerate the Community Reinvestment Act. (Secretary Rubin issued
a veto threat in a 6/29/95 letter to Chairman Leach.) Senate bill
(S 650) is pending in the Senate Banking Committee. The Senate bill
contains some, but not all, of the troublesome provisions.
17. Lorton Closure: Cook)
The House Government Reform and Oversight D.C. Subcommittee has held
a couple of hearings this year on HR 461, the "Lorton Correctional
Complex Closure Act." At these hearings, no Administration witnesses
were asked to testify. Justice, however, expects Administration
witnesses to be invited to testify at future Subcommittee hearings
on this matter. On 3/16/95, Justice sent a letter to this
Subcommittee opposing HR 461. Basis for opposition: The approach
of HR 461 is "seriously flawed" but alternatives, which will be
discussed with the Congress, exist to remedy the Lorton issue.
18. Housing for Older Persons Act: Cook)
On April 6, 1995, HR 660 passed the House by a vote of 424 to 5.
The Administration sent a SAP on 4/6/95 opposing H.R. 660. The
Senate has not taken any action on this bill yet. Basis for
opposition: Amends the Fair Housing Act in a way that would loosen
the standards used to determine what housing qualifies for the
"housing for older persons" exemption, potentially increasing
discrimination against families. Therefore, the Administration
prefers administrative action to clarify the application of the
"housing for older persons" exemption. NOTE: The bill's provisions
are identical to those of Title IV of HR 8, the "Senior Citizens'
Equity Act," a Contract with America bill.
19. Counterterrorism: (R. Jones)
Senate passed S 735 on June 7 (81
-8) The bill includes many
proposals similar or identical to Presidential proposals (e.g.,
establishes Federal jurisdiction for terrorist acts, expedites
removal of alien terrorists from the U.S., implements the
international agreement on marking plastic explosives, etc.). Does
not include the Administration's language for funding compliance
with the 1994 digital telephony legislation. Includes habeas corpus
reforms similar to that passed the House as a free standing bill
(H.R. 729, listed under crime heading above). House Judiciary
Committee reported H.R. 1710 on June 20 (23
-12). The House bill
also includes many of the President's proposals, including a funding
mechanism for digital telephony. House floor action is expected
before the August recess.
20. Regulatory Sunset and Review: (J. Gibbons)
House bill (HR 994) was approved by a Gov. Reform & Oversight
Subcte. on 5/18/95. Basis for opposition: Open
-ended in scope,
excessively rigid, and contradictory criteria for review of
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regulations; paperwork requirements are unworkable. (Katzen
testimony of 3/28/95 before House Gov. Reform.) Senate action not
scheduled, but could be folded into broader regulatory reform
legislation.
21. Pipeline Safety: (J. Brown)
House bill (HR 1323) has been reported by Transportation and
Commerce Ctes. Basis for opposition: (1) Authorizes less than 44
percent of the FY 1996 Budget request for pipeline safety
activities; and (2) imposes burdensome and costly risk assessment
procedures on the pipeline safety rulemaking process. (DOT letter,
5/12/95.)
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101. National Security: (A. Rooney)
House passed HR 7 on February 16th (241
-181) (star wars was deleted
on the Floor but many objectionable provisions remain which would
infringe upon the authority of the President to respond to
international crises and conflicts; remove UN peacekeeping as an
option for burdensharing; establish an unnecessary Nat'l Security
Commission; and mandate policies on NATO membership). On 4/7/95,
POTUS said that he would "refuse () to approve the so
-called
peacekeeping legislation passed by the House." SAP (Feb. 13th)
State, Defense, and the U.S. Ambassador to the UN would recommend a
veto. Basis for opposition: Infringes on President's constitutional
authorities as Commander in Chief; and virtually eliminates U.S.
participation in UN peacekeeping efforts.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) began hearings on March
21st on S 5, Peacekeeping Powers Act (introduced by Dole) and HR 7.
Aspects of S 5 were considered on May 17th as part of the SFRC
markup of Foreign Affairs Authorization and Consolidation proposal
and deleted from the bill as reported. State advises that
peacekeeping will be considered separately by the Committee at a
later date.
*102. Foreign Affairs Authorization and Consolidation: (A. Rooney)
House passed HR 1561 on June 8th (222 - 192). On May 23rd, the
President expressed serious concerns regarding congressional
legislation that would "place new restrictions on how America
conducts its foreign policy and slash our budget in foreign
affairs.' Further,
the President advised that if HR 1561 passed in its present form, he
would veto it. SAP (May 22nd) - - State, DOD, Treasury, the U.S.
Ambassador to the UN, AID, USIA, and ACDA would recommend a veto of
HR 1561. Basis for opposition: Imposes numerous, far
-reaching
restrictions on the conduct of American foreign policy;
inappropriately consolidates three foreign affairs agencies (AID;
ACDA; USIA) into a "super" State Department; and significantly
reduces appropriation authorizations for international affairs
programs.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) ordered reported Senator
Helms' foreign relations authorization and consolidation proposal
(S 908) on May 17th by a vote of 10
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-8. On June 7th, SFRC ordered
reported Senator Helms' Foreign Aid Reduction Act (S 961) by a vote
of 10
-8. S 908 is expected to be considered in late July or early
August. SAP (June 28th) -- State, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN,
AID, USIA, and ACDA would recommend a veto of S 908. Basis for
opposition: Same as opposition to House bill.
103. National Defense Authorization Act: (M. Goad)
House passed HR 1530 (300
-126) on June 15th. Sec. Perry, in a
June 20th letter to Sen. Thurmond, stated that "[m]any of the
provisions
are totally unacceptable. Unless they are
eliminated or radically modified, they threaten the prospects for
the bill itself.' SAP on HR 1530-
-strongly opposes (6/13/95).
Basis for opposition: Raises serious constitutional, national
security, budget, personnel, and management concerns.
Senate Armed Services Committee reported S 1026, the companion bill,
on July 12th. The Senate is expected to take up the bill before the
August recess.
104. Jerusalem Embassy: (A. Rooney)
S 770/HR 1595 would require the United States to move its embassy to
Jerusalem. On June 20th, Secretary Christopher sent a letter to
Senator Dole and Speaker Gingrich stating that he would recommend a
veto of the legislation. No action scheduled on either bill. Basis
for opposition: Potentially very damaging to the success of the
Middle East peace process and infringes on the President's
constitutional prerogatives in foreign policy.
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201. Farm Bill: (C. Crutchfield)
Traditionally a 5
-year measure, this legislation will reauthorize a
slew of farm, nutrition, rural development, and other USDA programs.
The Administration's Farm Bill guidance assumes savings in farm
programs of $1.5 billion over five years. The 1996 Budget
Resolution calls for cuts in farm programs of $8.5 billion over 5
years and $13.4 billion over 7 years. House and Senate Agriculture
committees are currently drafting bill language. Although some
markups on discretionary titles are scheduled for late July,
committee action on mandatory provisions is not expected until
September. (NOTE: In oral remarks before the House and Senate
Agriculture committees, Secretary Glickman has stated that the
President would veto legislation that block grants Food Stamps. On
7/11/95, a H. Agriculture Subcommittee ordered reported the food and
nutrition title of the Farm Bill, HR 1997, which does not contain
provisions to block grant Food Stamps.)
202. Clean Water Amendments of 1995: (H. Fitter)
House passed HR 961 on May 16th, by a vote of 240
-185. The bill
would ease, overhaul, or revoke a number of current law's
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-pollution requirements, allow States to continue to rely on
voluntary measures to deal with certain water pollution problems,
and restrict the ability of Federal agencies to declare wetlands off
limits to development. On May 30, 1995, POTUS stated that the
House
-passed bill "will not get past my desk." SAP, sent on May 9,
1995, contained multiple agency veto threat (OMB, Justice, EPA,
Interior). Basis for opposition: The bill would reduce water
quality protection; eliminate fundamental wetlands protections;
create enormous new costs (the bill includes a "mandatory
compensation" takings provision similar to that contained in HR
925) ; fail to address effectively non
-point source pollution; and
paralyze the Federal Government's ability to issue regulations and
guidance to protect the Nation's waters. Senate Environment
Chairman Chafee has indicated that Clean Water Act reauthorization
is not one of his top priorities.
203. Endangered Species: (M. Goad)
On July 13th, the Departments of Commerce and the Interior testified
on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) before the Senate Environment
and Public Works Committee. The Committee will hold additional
oversight hearings on July 20th and 27th. CEQ expects that, once
the oversight hearings are concluded, Sen. Kempthorne (R) ID will
introduce a bill to reauthorize the ESA.
On May 25th, the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and the
Interior testified before the House Endangered Species Task Force on
possible changes to the ESA. CEQ and Interior advise that the House
Task Force will not complete drafting legislation to amend the ESA
until after the August recess.
204. Safe Drinking Water: (H. Fitter)
Reauthorization of the 1974 law designed to keep contaminants out of
the nation's water supply. State and local officials want a State
revolving loan fund for water supply projects and relief from
testing requirements. House Commerce staff and Senate Environment
and Public Works staff, respectively, are attempting to complete
draft bills.
205. Interstate Waste: (H. Fitter)
Senate passed S 534 on May 16th, by a vote of 94
-6. S. 534 would
give states more power to restrict both intra and interstate garbage
dumping.
206. Superfund Reform: (H. Fitter)
The taxes which fund the hazardous waste clean
-up program expire at
the end of 1995. There is support among some Republicans to scale
back retroactive liability (which would shift much of the costs to
the government). Senate Environment Subcommittee Chair Bob Smith
has circulated a "Superfund Reform Outline" containing principles
for Superfund reform. A Senate bill may be introduced before the
August recess. A July 11, 1995, EPA Administrator Browner letter to
Senator Smith stated that the outline "incorporates proposals that
are unfair, unworkable, or insufficiently protective of human health
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and the environment." (EPA is especially concerned about the
outline's repeal of strict, joint, and several retroactive
liability.) Browner's letter further advised, "we do not believe
this outline will establish a viable basis on which to attract the
broad support that is needed if we are to achieve Superfund reform
in the limited time left in this calendar year. House
Transportation and Commerce Committees have held numerous
subcommittee hearings on Superfund reform.
207. Mining Law: (C. Crutchfield)
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is considering changes
to Craig's bill (S 506) to win over committee members, such as
Johnston, that have proposed a compromise version (S 639). Chairman
Murkowski has postponed mark up of the bill indefinitely and
indicated the issue would be dropped this session if a compromise is
not reached soon. Interior Secretary Babbitt stated in a 5/22/95
letter to Chairman Murkowski that he would recommend a veto of S
506. Basis for opposition: S 506 does not provide for meaningful
reform. It would (1) grant rights to purchase valuable Federal
mineral lands at bargain
-basement prices; (2) deprive Federal land
managers of authority to protect the environment; and (3) result in
little or no return to Federal taxpayers for use of publicly
-owned
mineral deposits. Justice also strongly opposed S 506 in a 6/12/95
letter because it would increase litigation over public liability
for cleanup. House has not scheduled action.
208. Utah Wilderness: (C. Crutchfield)
House National Parks Subcommittee is scheduled on 7/18/95 to mark up
Rep. Hansen's legislation (HR 1745) designating certain Federal
lands in Utah as wilderness. Interior testified 6/29/95 before the
Subcommittee that the Secretary would recommend a veto of HR 1745.
Basis for opposition: The bill would (1) fail to designate enough
land as wilderness; (2) open up for development too much land
currently protected as wilderness study areas; and (3) allow road
construction and other activities that are incompatible with
wilderness designation Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Committee has begun consideration of identical legislation (S 884)
introduced by Sens. Hatch and Bennett. Interior testified on
7/13/95 before the Committee that the Secretary would recommend a
veto of S 884. Basis for opposition: Same as House.
209. Livestock Grazing: (C. Crutchfield)
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to mark
up S 852 on 7/19/95. Interior testified before the Committee on
6/22/95 that it strongly opposed S. 852, introduced by Sen. Domenici
and 15 cosponsors to supersede Interior's new regulations for
livestock grazing on Federal lands. Basis for opposition: S 852
would (1) establish grazing as a dominant use for public lands over
recreation, wildlife protection, and other concerns; (2) limit
public involvement in the management of public lands; and (3) raise
a number of questions over water rights, fee levels, and compliance
with environmental statutes. In testimony on 7/11/95 before the
House National Parks Subcommittee, Interior strongly opposed the
companion bill (HR 1713).
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301. Welfare Reform: (M. Cook)
HR 4 (SAP, 3/21/95 said oppose, but in a 4/13/95 CNN interview,
POTUS said "I'd be happy to veto") Basis for opposition: denial
of cash benefits to unwed parents under age 18; funding cuts to Food
Stamp and other nutrition programs; funding cuts and removal of
Federal oversight of State child protection systems; inadequate
resources and requirements for States to move people from welfare to
work; and inadequate resources for States in times of recession.
House passed H.R. 4 on March 23 (234
-199) which would replace
current welfare programs with 5 block grants to States (cash
welfare; child welfare; child care; school meals; family nutrition).
House SAP opposed H.R. 4 because it would: fail to reform welfare
by moving people from welfare to work; reduce Federal funding in
ways that would impair the health and nutrition of children and
families; and is not tough enough on parents who owe child support,
and too tough on innocent children.
Senate Finance Committee reported its version of H.R. 4 on June 9.
The bill block grants AFDC, imposes a five
-year time limit on
benefits, tightens eligibility for SSI, and strengthens child
support enforcement. HHS cited concerns with the bill in a May 24
letter to the Committee. Senator Packwood indicated May 15 that the
bill would be considered as a stand
-alone bill unless it is
filibustered. In that case, the bill would be considered as a
component of the budget reconciliation bill. The Senate Labor and
Human Resources Committee ordered reported S. 850 (Child Care and
Development Block Grant amendments) on May 26. The measure is
expected to be included in the final Senate welfare reform package.
HHS supported S. 850 in a May 24 letter to the Committee, but cited
concerns with potential cuts in other child care programs. The
Senate Agriculture Committee marked up S. 904, a Food Stamp and
nutrition programs bill on June 14. S. 904 also is expected to be
included in the final Senate welfare reform package. USDA commended
the Committee for not block granting food and nutrition programs,
but cited concerns with the bill's reduction in Food Stamp funding
and repeal of Regulation E coverage for Electronic Benefit
Transfers.
Senate floor action -- scheduled for week of August 7th.
302. Social Security Earnings Test: (M. Cook)
House-
-increase in earnings limit to $30,000 included in HR 1215,
which passed on April 5, (246
-188). Senate action unclear.
303. Davis
-Bacon Repeal: (C. Bowers)
H.R. 500 and S. 141 would repeal the Davis
-Bacon Act of 1931. The
act requires Federal contractors working on jobs valued at more than
$2000 to pay their workers the "local prevailing wage," II which is
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often the union rate. A House Economic &. Education Opportunities
Subcommittee referred H.R. 500 to full committee on March 2. Senate
Labor & Human Resources Committee reported S. 141 on May 12. A
provision to repeal Davis
-Bacon coverage of Federal Highway projects
was dropped from S. 440, the National Highway bill (see entry
above). Basis for opposition: repeal of Davis
-Bacon requirements
would depress workers' wages. President quoted on 4/6/95 as saying
he would veto S. 141; Reich letter -- would recommend veto 3/18/95.
(Also Reich letter and Senate SAP on S. 440 stated Labor would
recommend veto.
304. Service Contract Repeal Act: (B. Pellicci)
Press reported that VP indicated on 2/20/95 that President would
veto such legislation. Basis for opposition: repeal of Service
Contract Act would depress workers' wages. HR 246 was marked up by
a House EEO subcommittee on 3/03/95.
305. Minimum Wage Increase: (A. Briatico)
On 2/13/95, President transmitted to Congress a proposal to raise
the minimum wage in two 45 cent steps -- raising the rate to $4.70
per hour on July 4, 1995 and to $5.15 per hour on July 4, 1996.
President's proposal introduced as S. 413 and H.R. 940. Senator
Kassebaum indicated on April 21 that the Senate Labor and Human
Resources Committee will hold hearings on increasing the minimum
wage. No date has been set.
306. Striker Replacement: (B. Pellicci)
On 3/8/95, President issued an Executive Order to deny Federal
contracts to employers that permanently replace striking workers.
H.R. 1176 and S. 603 would nullify the Executive Order. The House
Economic and Educational Opportunities Committee reported H.R. 1176
on June 27.
307. Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act: (B. Pellicci)
HR 743 and S295. (Reich letter: recommend veto, 3/6/95 and
6/21/95; press reported that VP said on 02/20/95 that President
would veto such legislation.) Basis for opposition: would allow
employers to establish company unions or alternative,
company
-dominated organizations where unions already exist. HR 743
was ordered reported on 6/22/95 by the House EEO Committee. No
action has been taken to date on S 295.
308. Social Security Solvency: (M. Cook)
The "Strengthening Social Security Act of 1995" (S. 825), one of the
"Simpson/Kerrey" bills, is designed to secure the long
-term solvency
of the Social Security program. It would: (1) accelerate the
currently scheduled increase of the normal retirement age; (2) limit
COLAs to certain Social Security beneficiaries; (3) adjust, for a
limited period, Social Security COLA estimates based on CPI; (4)
modify the formula for determining the primary insurance amount (the
basic monthly benefit payable to a worker) to make it more
progressive; (5) allow future beneficiaries to divert up to 2
percentage points of their payroll taxes to place in their own
personal investment plan; (6) reduce gradually spousal benefits
starting in 2000; (7) redirect revenue obtained through the taxation
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of Social Security benefits from the HI Trust Fund to the OASDI
Trust Fund; and (8) invest a portion of the OASDI Trust Fund assets
in a stock fund index. On June 27, 1995, a Senate Finance
Subcommittee held a hearing on the solvency of the Social Security
system. To date, the Administration has not taken a position on S.
825. No comparable bill has been introduced in the House.
*309. Employment, Training, and Retraining: (C. Bowers)
House Economic and Educational Opportunities (EEO) Committee
reported H.R. 1617 (The Consolidated and Reformed Education,
Employment and Rehabilitation Systems, or 'CAREERS' Act) on May 17,
1995.
Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee reported S. 143
(Workforce Development Act) on June 21, 1995.
Both bills would consolidate numerous Federal education and job
training programs into four grants to States -- for youth
development and career preparation, adult training, adult education
and literacy, and vocational rehabilitation. These bills differ
significantly from the President's proposal to restructure education
and job training programs (the G.I. Bill for America's Workers), and
they reduce substantially Federal resources for these functions.
It is expected that H.R. 1617 will be linked on the House Floor with
H.R. 1720 (Privatization Act of 1995), which was reported by the
House EEO Committee on June 22, 1995. H.R. 1720 would privatize
Sallie Mae and Connie Lee and eliminate numerous higher education
programs. The Administration proposes to privatize these GSEs and
eliminate the higher education programs, but its privatization
initiatives differ in certain respects from H.R. 1720.
Negotiations over possible amendments to all of these bills are
ongoing. It is likely that Administration statements for Floor
consideration will support the objectives but either oppose specific
features or suggest further amendments to align with the President's
proposal. House or Senate Floor action could occur in August.
310. Food Stamps - Block Grant: (M. Cook)
Sec. Glickman stated before S. Ag. Cte., 5/23/95, that he strongly
opposes block granting food stamps and that the President has
indicated his intention to veto such legislation. Basis for
opposition: would jeopardize the health and nutrition of low
-income
families.
Any changes made to the Food Stamp program are expected to be done
within the context of Welfare Reform. Neither HR 4 (the Welfare
Reform bill), as passed by the House, nor S 904 (which is expected
to be rolled into the Senate version of HR 4), as ordered reported
by the Senate, contain provisions that would block grant Food
Stamps. In addition, HR 1997 (the food and nutrition title of the
Farm Bill), as approved by a H. Agriculture Subcommittee on 7/11/95,
also does not contain provisions that would block grant Food Stamps.
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401. Federal Retirement Reform Act: (M. Cook)
HR 1215 and HR 1185 both include Federal retirement reform
provisions. The Administration's position on such reforms has been
articulated in the President's 4/5/95 letter on HR 1215 to Speaker
Gingrich and in OMB's 3/15/95 letter on HR 1185 to Speaker Gingrich.
Basis for opposition: Reduces retirement benefits of Federal
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employees to finance a tax cut for the wealthy.
On 3/15/95, the full H. Government Reform and Oversight Committee
began consideration of HR 1185. It, however, recessed before
taking action on the bill. NOTE: Title IV of HR 1215, as passed by
the House on 4/5/95 (246
-188), contains provisions similar to those
of HR 1185. To date, the Senate has taken no action on a
stand
-alone retirement bill. On June 19, 1995, however, the FBI and
DEA testified before a S. Governmental Affairs subcommittee opposing
changes in retirement benefits for Federal employees. Modifications
to Federal retirement programs are likely to be included in
reconciliation legislation.
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? Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (PL 104
-4). President signed
3/22/95.
? Defense Supplemental Appropriations (PL 104
-6). President signed
4/10/95.
? Permanently Extend the Tax Deductibility for Health Insurance Costs for
Self
Employed Individuals (PL 104
-7). President signed 4/11/95.
? HR 1345, DC Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of
1995
(PL 104
-8). President signed 4/17/95.
? Paperwork Reduction (PL 104
-13). President signed 5/22/95.
? Medicare SELECT (PL 104
-18). President signed 7/7/95.
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FROM: CHUCK KONIGSBERG
SUBJECT:
STATUS REPORT ON PENDING LEGISLATION
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Congress on Tuesday:
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Senate-
-again failed to invoke cloture on Regulatory Reform by a
vote of 53
-47; a third cloture vote is scheduled for Wednesday In
the meantime Dole will negotiate to try to obtain 60 votes (he
claims he already has 57). Earlier, the Senate failed to adopt
the Glenn substitute by a vote of 48
-52. Tuesday evening the
Senate turned to Bosnia. House-
-passed Interior Approps.
244
-181.
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Debt Ceiling Letter:
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Attached is the text of Secretary Rubin's debt ceiling letter
which was transmitted late Monday to congressional leadership and
the chairman and ranking members of Finance, Ways & Means, the
two Budget Committees, and Senate Banking (unclear why Senate
Banking and not House-
-however, neither Banking Comm. has
jurisdiction over the debt ceiling, which belongs to Finance and
Ways & Means)
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Lock
-Box:
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Rep. Mark Foley, R
-Fla, said today he and other freshmen
Republicans had a commitment from Rules Chairman Solomon to
markup lock
-box legislation this Thursday, for possible Floor
consideration as early as next week. We have no independent
confirmation of this yet.
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Item Veto:
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Procedurally, the latest action taken was the Senate appointment
of conferees on June 20. The House has NOT responded by
appointing its own conferees. On July 13, the Washington Times
reported Gingrich as saying "we won't get to [item veto] this
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year. 11 A Gingrich aide was reported as saying when the House
receives an indication the Senate is willing to move closer to
the House position or adopt a new version, the House will then be
willing to go to conference.
Sen. Coats staff' is now claiming that Coats has convinced
Republican leaders to talk later this week about breaking the
stalemate on item veto. Coats' staff also indicated Coats may
offer item veto as an amendment to other legislation.
July 17, 1995
The Honorable Newt Gingrich
Speaker of the House of
Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mr. Speaker:
I write on the issues of deficit reduction and the need for
Congress to increase the statutory limit on the public debt. The
deficit reduction program enacted in 1993 has substantially
reduced the deficit as a percentage of our gross domestic
product. The Administration believes that it is imperative that
we continue on a path of deficit reduction. This belief is
reflected in the 1996 budget proposals of both the President and
Congress (despite the very substantial other differences between
these budgets). However, even if the budget deficit continues to
decline, as I am sure you are aware, there will soon be a need
for action by Congress to increase the limit on the public debt.
The precise day when the Treasury will run up against the present
permanent debt limit of $4.9 trillion is not knowable this far in
advance. However, in the absence of an increase in the debt
limit, we are likely to run out of cash and room under the debt
ceiling in October. We will advise you of our more precise
estimates of Treasury cash balances and debt later this summer as
we approach the date when the Treasury will run up against the
permanent limit.
We look to Congress to act in a timely manner to avert a debt
limit crisis that could interrupt Government operations, delay
payments to recipients of benefits and millions of others,
disrupt the Treasury's borrowing operations, generate uncertainty
in the domestic and international securities markets, and
increase the Government's cost of borrowing.
I note that the conference report on the Concurrent Resolution on
the Budget for FY 1996 recently passed by Congress -
-called
for a permanent increase in the debt ceiling to not more than
$5.5 trillion (which would not be reached until sometime in
1997). This amount would allow ample time to revisit the debt
limit issue in a well
-considered and orderly fashion.
We recognize that some want to link the need for a debt limit
increase to the debate over the budget this fall, but that is not
appropriate or in the best interests of the American people and
our economy. We look forward to working with you to ensure that
the bill to increase the debt limit is not encumbered with any
extraneous matters that might needlessly delay its enactment.
Sincerely,
Robert E. Rubin
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SENATE FLOOR SCHEDULE:
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Rescission Bill:
Dole has said the Senate will return to the bill only if he can
obtain unanimous consent; negotiations continuing over a time
agreement with Wellstone and Moseley
-Braun; if negotiations
fail, Dole would still have the option of filing cloture to end
debate (however germane amendments could still be offered under a
cloture scenario).
Wednesday, July 19:
Continue consideration of S 343, Regulatory Reform; a third
cloture vote is scheduled for Wednesday.
[SAP containing multi
-agency veto threat sent 7/10]
-Continue consideration of S 21, Lifting U.S. Arms Embargo
applicable to Bosnia
[No SAP currently planned]
DOLE'S LIST TO BE DONE BEFORE RECESS:
- Possible Appropriations Bills
- Mil Con
- Legislative
- Interior
- Energy
- Treasury/Postal
- Defense
- Agriculture
- S 641, Ryan White AIDS program
- S 101, Lobbying Reform and Gift Ban
- S 908, Foreign Relations Revitalization Act
[SAP containing multi
- agency veto threat sent 6/28/95]
- S 961, Foreign Aid Reauthorization
- S 1026, Defense Authorization
- HR 4, Welfare Reform
NOTE - DOLE ANNOUNCED THAT SATURDAY SESSIONS ARE POSSIBLE JULY
29, AUGUST 5, AND AUGUST 12. RECESS - DELAYED TO AUGUST 12.
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HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE SCHEDULE:
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Wednesday, July 19:
- HR 2002, Transportation Appropriations
- HJ Res 96, Disapproval of MFN for China
- HR -,, China Policy Act of 1995
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HOUSE FLOOR SCHEDULE:
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Wednesday, July 19:
- HR 2020, Treasury/Postal Appropriations
[SAP transmitted 7/17, OMB, other senior WH officials and
OPM veto recommendation|
- HR 1976, Agriculture Appropriations
[SAP pending]
Thursday and Balance of the Week:
- Complete HR 1976, Agriculture Appropriations
- HR 2002, Transportation Appropriations (subject to a rule)
[SAP pending]
- HR --, China Policy Act of 1995
[No SAP currently planned]
- HJRes 96, Disapproval of Most Favored Nation Treatment to China
(subject to a rule)
[SAP, Christopher letter, and POTUS letter pending]
Floor action between July 4th and August Recess:
- Finish Appropriations
- Telecommunications
- Anti
-
Terrorism
Other pending legislation:
HR 1332, the Omnibus Insular Areas Act, may be taken up.
[SAP being developed with a DOI veto recommendation.]
(If you have questions about the House or Senate legislative
schedules, contact Lydia Muniz at OMB Legislative Affairs,
54790.)
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BUDGET RECONCILIATION STATUS REPORT
Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*).
House: (Sept. 22 reporting deadline)
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Agriculture--
Banking-
Commerce --
Econ & Educational Opp--
Govt Reform--
Internat'l Rel
Judiciary--
Nat'l Sec--
Resources--
Transportation--
Veterans--
Ways & Means--Not expected to mark
-up until September.
Expected
to incorporate by reference pieces of the House
-passed welfare
reform and tax bills.
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Senate: (Sept. 22 reporting deadline for spending
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cuts, but 5 days following CBO certification for tax
cuts)
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Agriculture--
Armed Services--
Banking--
Commerce--
Energy--
Environment & PW--
Finance- Not expected to mark
-up until September. Finance has
the heaviest load in the Congress, with all of Medicare,
Medicaid, most of welfare, and all the tax cuts to report.
Moreover, with an 11
-9 split, the Republicans need every vote to
report out a Reconciliation package; however, the Republicans
may have trouble holding Chafee's vote. In addition, Pressler is
up for election next year and D'Amato has the seniors vote to
worry about.
Govt Affairs--
Judiciary--
Labor--
Veterans--
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SUMMARY of ADMINISTRATION OPPOSITION
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[Prepared by OMB/LRD and OMB/LA]
(Note: For details on the legislation listed below, including the
basis for opposition, see the "STATUS OF MAJOR LEGISLATION" List
that follows - note the item #; for appropriations items, see the
"APPROPRIATIONS STATUS REPORT".)
Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*).
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Vetoes:
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Rescissions/Supplemental - HR 1158
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Presidential Veto Threats:
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Labor/HHS Appropriations - Panetta statement 7/11
VA/HUD Appropriations - Panetta statement 7/11; OMB letter, 7/17: "senior
advisors" veto recommendation.
Assault Weapons Ban
Clean Water Amendments of 1995 - HR 961 [Item # 202]
Davis
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- Bacon - S 141 [Item #303]
Foreign Affairs Authorization/Merge AID, ACDA, USIA into State - HR 1561
[Item #102]
Loser Pays - Civil Litigation - HR 988 [Item #9]
National Security Bill - HR 872 [Item #101]
Product Liability/Civil Litigation - HR 956 [Item #8]
Student Loans
Takings/Private Property Protection - HR 925 and S 605 [Item #6]
Tax Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act - HR 1215 [Item #3]
100,000 cops - HR 728, Law Enforcement Block Grants [Item #4]
Welfare Reform - HR 4 [Item #301]
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Multiple Agency Veto Threats:
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Interior Appropriations - HR 1977; letter sent 6/21, SAP sent 7/12
Treasury/Postal Appropriations - HR 2020; SAP sent 7/18
Comprehensive Regulatory Reform Act of 1995 - S 343 [Item #5]
Foreign Relations Authorization/Merge AID, ACDA, USIA into State - S 908
[Item #102]
Regulatory Moratorium - HR 450 [Item #7]
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Single Agency Veto Threats:
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Financial Institutions Regulatory Relief Act of 1995 - HR 1362 [Item #16]
Food Stamps - Block Grant, HR 4, HR 1997, and S 904 [Items #201, 301, & 310]
Jerusalem Embassy - S 770 and HR 1595 [Item #104]
Mining Law - S 506 [Item #207]
National Defense Authorization Act - HR 1530 [Item #103]
National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 - S 440 [Item #14]
Service Contract Repeal Act - [Item #304]
Teamwork for Employees & Managers Act - HR 743 [Item #307]
Utah Wilderness - HR 1745 [Item #208]
*OSHA Reform - HR 1834 [Item #311]
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Strongly Oppose:
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Agriculture Appropriations - letter sent 6/21
Energy & Water Appropriations - HR 1905; letter sent 6/20
Treasury/Postal Appropriations - letter sent 7/10
Federal Retirement Reform - HR 1215 and HR 1185 [Item #401]
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Highway Off
Budget - HR 842 [Item #15]
HUD Elimination Act - S 435 [Item #13]
Livestock Grazing Act - S 852 [Item #209]
National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 - S 440 [Item #14]
Pipeline Safety Act - HR 1323 [Item #21]
Risk Assessment - HR 1022 [Item #5]
Telecommunications - S 652 [Item #11]
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Oppose:
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Military Construction Appropriations - HR 1817; SAP sent 6/15, letter sent
6/13
Lorton Closure - HR 461 [Item #17]
Regulatory Sunset and Review Act of 1995 - HR 994 [Item #20]
Service Contract Repeal Act - HR 246 [Item #304]
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Oppose Unless Amended:
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Securities Litigation Reform - HR 1058 [Item #10]
Violent Criminal Incarceration - HR 667 [Item #4]
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STATUS OF MAJOR (Non
-Appropriations) LEGISLATION
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[Prepared by OMB/LRD]
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(Note: Parentheticals indicate who is tracking; bills
grouped by RMO)
[Changes from previous day indicated by asterisk (*)]
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT & FINANCE:
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1. Budget Resolution: (Konigsberg)
House completed action on HConRes 67 on 5/18, passing the Kasich
budget plan 238
-193. Senate completed action on 5/25, passing the
Domenici budget 57
-42. Budget Resolution conference agreement
passed the House on 6/29 by a vote of 239
-194, and passed the Senate
the same day by a vote of 54
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-46 (party line)
2. Item Veto: (Konigsberg/J. Gibbons)
House passed HR 2 (enhanced rescission) on February 6, (294
[!
-134)
Senate passed S 4 (separate enrollment) on March 23, (69
-29).
Conference: On June 20, the Senate requested a conference and
appointed conferees.
3. Tax Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act: (R. Jones)
House passed HR 1215 on April 5, (246
-188) including tax cuts (child
credit, IRAs, repeal taxes on soc.sec., neutral cost recovery,
corporate AMT, cap gains, expensing, adoptions, marriage penalty
credit, long
term care incentives); raise SOC. sec. earnings limit;
spending caps; Medicare extenders; spectrum extender; uranium
enrichment; Federal retirement reforms; and automatic sequester of
amounts taxpayers dedicate to debt reduction. SAP "If presented
in its current form, the Secretary of the Treasury and the
Director of OMB would recommend a veto." Senate not expected to
take up HR 1215, as passed by the House, however components of the
bill may be considered in the context of Reconciliation. Basis for
opposition: Bill is fiscally irresponsible and would provide
disproportionate tax benefits to the wealthy at the expense of
programs for average Americans.
4. Crime Bills: (R. Jones)
House split their original crime bill into 7 smaller pieces and passed
6
of them--
? HR 665, requiring restitution for victims of federal crimes,
passed
February 7 (431
-0); SAP- "supports passage. "
? HR 666, allowing federal prosecutors to use improperly obtained
evidence if police officers acted in "good faith"; would apply with
and w/o warrants. Passed February 8, (289
-142) SAP
-support only if
amended to apply only where warrants have been obtained.
? HR 729, containing reforms affecting federal habeas corpus review
of state criminal judgments and collateral review of federal
judgements, and requiring federal juries to impose death sentences
in certain cases. Passed February 8 (297
-132) SAP-
-support if DOJ
concerns addressed.
? HR 667, would replace the prison funding program enacted in '94
Act with allocations based on sentencing criteria; and would limit
prisoner litigation. Passed February 10, (265
-156). SAP-
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-oppose
unless amended. Basis for opposition: Proposed distribution of
prison grants is inferior to current program; drug court program
would be repealed.
? HR 668, to expedite the deportation of aliens who commit serious
crimes and reimburse states for incarceration of criminal aliens.
Passed February 10, (380
-20). SAP-
-support if amended to offset the
increased direct spending ($600m/yr).
? HR 728, combining last year's grants for 100,000 cops and crime
prevention into block grants. Passed February 14, (238
-192)
SAP-
Presidential veto threat. Basis for opposition: Bill repeals
police grants program, which provides for 100,000 cops. It also
eliminates many crime prevention programs.
Senate action on crime legislation not yet scheduled. However,
habeas corpus provisions related to those in HR 729 are included in
the Senate
-passed anti
-terrorism bill (S 735, discussed below)
*5. Reg Reform/Risk Assessment: (H. Fitter)
House passed HR 1022, Risk Benefit and Cost Benefit Act of 1995 on
February 28th (286
-141), requiring Federal agencies to perform
highly detailed analyses of the risks that proposed health, safety
and environmental regulations seek to address. SAP sent to the
House on February 27, 1995, strongly oppose HR 1022. Basis for
opposition:
HR 1022 would impose overly broad, prescriptive, and costly
analytical requirements on the regulatory process, encourage
excessive litigation, and supersede the substantive requirements
of many existing health, safety, and environmental laws (i.e., the
so
-called supermandate)
Senate - Senate Floor action on S. 343 began on 6/28 and continued
the week of 7/10/95 with a
cloture vote scheduled for 6:00PM 7/17/95
and a second cloture vote 7/18/95; SAP transmitted on 7/10/95: veto
threat by Secretaries of Labor, Agriculture, Health and Human
Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, the
Treasury, and the Interior, and the Administrator of EPA, and the
Director of OMB. In addition, in a 6/23/95 letter to Senators Dole
and Daschle, OMB OIRA Administrator Katzen stated "we continue to
have serious concerns with S 343, and I would recommend that the
President veto it if it were presented to him in its current form. "
Basis for opposition: Would impair rather than improve the
regulatory process by generating additional costs, paperwork,
litigation, and delay. Senate floor action began on 6/28 and will
continue the week of 7/10.
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6. Private Property Rights/Takings: (M. Goad)
On March 3rd, the House passed HR 925 (277
-148), subsequently
incorporated the bill into HR 9, and then passed HR 9 (277
-141).
HR 925 would require certain Federal agencies to compensate
financially landowners if regulatory actions (taken under Endangered
Species Act, and wetlands, farm, and water rights laws) cause a
decrease of at least 20 percent in the fair market value of any
portion of the landowners' properties. The agencies would be
required to offer to purchase the property if the regulatory action
causes a decrease of more than 50 percent in the property's value.
SAP on HR 925-
-strongly oppose (3/1/95). On April 7th, POTUS said,
"I will also veto the House
-passed requirement that government pay
property owners billions of dollars every time we act to defend our
national heritage of seashores or wetlands or open spaces." Basis
for opposition: Undermines Federal authority to protect the general
welfare; expands the traditional concept of Fifth Amendment
"takings"; creates new direct spending; and imposes an unlimited
fiscal burden in the form of an arbitrary, automatic compensation
requirement for reductions in property values that are attributable
to Federal actions.
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an April 6th hearing on S 605
(Dole/ Hatch). (S 605 has a 33 percent threshold, and would apply
to all Federal agencies.) In testimony presented at the hearing,
Justice threatened veto. In separate letters sent to Sen. Hatch in
May and June, Agriculture, Army
-Civil Works, Defense, EPA, GSA, HHS,
Interior, Justice, Transportation, and Treasury advised that they
would recommend veto. In a June 7th letter to Sens. Hatch, Biden,
Dole, and Daschle, OMB Director Rivlin advised that, due to the
significant increase in Federal spending that would result if S 605
were enacted, she would recommend veto. The Committee has not yet
scheduled the mark up of S 605, but may do SO at any time. The
Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a June 27th
hearing at which Interior and Justice advised that they would
recommend veto of S 605 and HR 925. In an additional EPW hearing on
July 12th, EPA, Army (Corps), and OMB advised that they would
recommend a veto of S.605 or similar legislation. The Committee may
hold an additional hearing later this month. Basis for opposition:
Same as opposition to House bill.
7. Reg Moratorium/Waiting Period: (J. Weinberg)
House passed HR 450 on Feb. 24 by 276
-146. The bill would establish
a "moratorium period" Nov. 20, 1994 through Dec. 31, 1995 or
enactment of reg reform, whichever is earlier during which a
Federal agency may not take any "regulatory rulemaking action"
unless it falls within a specified emergency exception (i.e.
military or foreign affairs functions, international trade
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agreements, agency management, certain banking regulatory matters,
implementation of the internal revenue laws; matters relating to
loans, grants, benefits, or contracts). Also exempted: regs
determined by OIRA to be necessary because of an imminent threat to
health or safety or other emergency or necessary for the enforcement
of criminal laws. SAP--"The President has stated that a moratorium
on regulations, as provided for in H.R. 450, is not
acceptable
the Secretaries of Agriculture, Energy, Health and
Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, the Interior, Labor,
Transportation, and the Treasury, the Attorney General, and the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency would recommend
that it be vetoed." (In addition, POTUS said on 4/7/95, "if
Republicans send me a bill that would let unsafe planes fly or
contaminated water continue to find itself into city water systems,
I will veto it." Veto threat reiterated in Earth Day speech,
4/21/95.) Basis for opposition: Would prevent the issuance of
meritorious rules.
Senate passed S. 219 on March 29 by 100
-0; under the Senate version,
regs would not go into effect for 45 days, during which time
Congress could enact a disapproval resolution. A March 29 statement
by the President called the 45
-day review period "the right way to
reform regulation."
Conference: On June 16, the Senate requested a conference and
appointed conferees.
8. Product Liability/Civil Litigation/Medical Malpractice: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 956 on March 10 (265
-161). It would cap punitive
damages in all civil cases and would cap non
-economic (pain and
suffering) damages in suits against health providers and insurers.
Basis for opposition: Product liability reform should generally be
left to the States; punitive damages shouldn't be arbitrarily
capped; and differential treatment of "economic" and "noneconomic"
(e.g., "pain and suffering" damages is inappropriate. (March 6th
Reno/Mikva letter.)
Senate passed HR 956 on May 10 (61
-37). It would cap punitive
damage awards by juries in product liability cases at $250,000 or
twice compensatory damages (economic and non
-economic damages),
whichever is greater. Judges could override those limits in
"egregious" cases. Punitive damage awards in product liability
cases could not exceed $250,000 for small businesses. Basis for
opposition: A May 10th White House statement said the Senate
-passed
liability bill "in its present form does not go far enough toward
balancing the interests of consumers with those of manufacturers and
sellers.' The statement also stated the Administration's concerns
regarding the limits on punitive damages adopted by the Senate and
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reiterated the Administration's opposition to provisions which would
abolish joint and several liability. (A provision limiting punitive
damage awards in all civil lawsuits, which was the subject of a May
4th Presidential veto threat, was later limited to product liability
cases only.)
Conference not scheduled and conferees have not been appointed.
Media reports indicate that Speaker Gingrich may defer conference
until the fall.
According to press reports, the Senate may take action on a separate
bill to curb medical liability late this summer.
9. Loser Pays - Civil Litigation: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 988 on March 7 (232
-193) Basis for opposition: The
bill, which would affect only Federal civil suits involving parties
from different States, would impose a modified "loser pays" rule,
intended to encourage parties to settle out of court. The President
said on 4/7/95 that he "will veto any bill with a 'loser pay'
requirement such as that was in the House bill." In the Senate,
provisions similar to those of HR 988 were added to -- and
subsequently deleted from -- the product liability bill (HR 956) on
the Senate floor.
10. Shareholder Suits: (I. Schroeder)
House passed HR 1058 on March 8 (325
-99). Basis for opposition:
Could lead to inadequate deterrence against financial fraud. (March
6th Reno/Mikva letter.)
Senate passed HR 1058 on 6/28/95 (69
-30). SAP sent to Senate on
6/23/95 states that the Senate version (previously S. 240) "is now a
substantial improvement on [the House version of] H.R. 1058, which
the Administration could not support." The statement recommended
amendments to: (1) clarify that safe harbors should not protect
purposefully misleading statements; (2) restore liability for aiding
and abetting in private action that follow a SEC action; and (3)
extend the statute of limitations for private securities fraud
actions to five years after a violation occurs. The SAP opposed a
provision in the bill that would establish proportionate liability
for reckless defendants and recommends replacing it with an
amendment that would require culpable solvent defendants to pay up
to two times their proportionate share of the damages, when a
portion of the award is uncollectible.
Conference not scheduled.
11. Telecommunications Reform: (J. Weinberg)
House Commerce Committee-
-Ordered reported HR 1555 (38
-5) on May
25th. House Judiciary Committee-
-Ordered reported HR 1528 on May
18th.
House floor action is expected after the July 4th recess.
Senate passed S. 652 on June 15th, 81
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-18. SAP strongly opposed
Commerce Committee
-reported bill. White House Press Office issued
an Administration statement on Senate passage of S 652 on June 16:
"The Administration's position on the final legislation will depend
on the extent to which the Administration's concerns have been
addressed satisfactorily during the course of the entire legislative
process." VP said on April 3 that he opposes the Senate Commerce
Committee bill, and on April 4 the VP clarified in a letter, "I did
not say that the President would veto the bill, since it is too
early for such a decision
Basis for opposition: Would result
in higher phone and cable bills and decrease competition for phone
and cable services.
12. Banking and Insurance Reform: (R. Jones)
House Banking Committee marked up Chairman Leach's HR 1062 on May
18. This bill would permit banks and securities firms to affiliate,
allowing banks to underwrite securities and permitting securities
firms to own banks. HR 1062 was reported by the House Commerce
Committee on June 22. Leach has announced his intention to combine
HR 1062 with HR 1362, a banking regulatory relief bill, prior to
House floor action. (See below for discussion of HR 1362 - Banking
Deregulation.)
13. HUD Elimination Act: (A. Briatico)
Although no specific hearings have been held on S. 435, a number of
Senate hearings have been held on "reinventing" HUD. HUD, Justice,
and OMB have sent letters to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs Committee strongly opposing Title II of S. 435. Title II
would transfer to Justice all of the responsibilities currently
assigned to HUD under the Fair Housing Act. Basis for opposition:
The administration of these authorities is best accomplished by HUD,
which has the infrastructure to handle these responsibilities.
14. National Highway System: (J. Brown)
Senate bill (S. 440) passed the Senate on June 22nd. It would
designate routes for the new National Highway System (NHS). Absent
designation of the NHS, DOT will be unable to obligate $6.5 billion
in highway funding in FY 1996. Basis for opposition: Repeal of
national maximum speed limit law and motorcycle helmet requirements.
(SAP to Senate, 6/15/95. A provision repealing Davis
-Bacon
-type
labor protections, which was the subject of a Secretary of Labor
veto threat in the SAP, was deleted on the Senate floor.) House
committee action expected in July.
15. Highway Trust Fund Off
-Budget Bill: (J. Brown)
House bill (HR 842) was ordered reported by House Transport. Cte. on
May 3. Will be sequentially referred to Budget and Gov. Reform &
Oversight Committees. (The Speaker has stated that he will appoint
a task force to study issues raised by this bill.) Basis for
opposition: Bill removes four trust funds from the Budget
inconsistent with unified budget. (Rivlin letter to Chairman
Shuster, 3/27/95.) Senate bill (S. 729) was introduced on April 27
by Sens. Baucus and Lott.
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16. Banking Deregulation: (R. Jones)
House Banking Committee ordered reported Chairman Leach's HR 1362 on
June 28. Leach has announced his intention to combine HR 1362 with
HR 1062 (listed above) prior to House floor action. Basis for
opposition: Weakens important safeguards for assuring the safety
and soundness of FDIC
-insured depository institutions and would
eviscerate the Community Reinvestment Act. (Secretary Rubin issued
a veto threat in a 6/29/95 letter to Chairman Leach.) Senate bill
(S 650) is pending in the Senate Banking Committee. The Senate bill
contains some, but not all, of the troublesome provisions.
17. Lorton Closure: M.Cook)
The House Government Reform and Oversight D.C. Subcommittee has held
a couple of hearings this year on HR 461, the "Lorton Correctional
Complex Closure Act." At these hearings, no Administration witnesses
were asked to testify. Justice, however, expects Administration
witnesses to be invited to testify at future Subcommittee hearings
on this matter. On 3/16/95, Justice sent a letter to this
Subcommittee opposing HR 461. Basis for opposition: The approach
of HR 461 is "seriously flawed" but alternatives, which will be
discussed with the Congress, exist to remedy the Lorton issue.
18. Housing for Older Persons Act: .Cook)
On April 6, 1995, HR 660 passed the House by a vote of 424 to 5.
The Administration sent a SAP on 4/6/95 opposing H.R. 660. The
Senate has not taken any action on this bill yet. Basis for
opposition: Amends the Fair Housing Act in a way that would loosen
the standards used to determine what housing qualifies for the
"housing for older persons" exemption, potentially increasing
discrimination against families. Therefore, the Administration
prefers administrative action to clarify the application of the
"housing for older persons" exemption. NOTE: The bill's provisions
are identical to those of Title IV of HR 8, the "Senior Citizens'
Equity Act," a Contract with America bill.
19. Counterterrorism: (R. Jones)
Senate passed S 735 on June 7 (81
-8) The bill includes many
proposals similar or identical to Presidential proposals (e.g.,
establishes Federal jurisdiction for terrorist acts, expedites
removal of alien terrorists from the U.S., implements the
international agreement on marking plastic explosives, etc.). Does
not include the Administration's language for funding compliance
with the 1994 digital telephony legislation. Includes habeas corpus
reforms similar to that passed the House as a free standing bill
(H.R. 729, listed under crime heading above). House Judiciary
Committee reported H.R. 1710 on June 20 (23
-12). The House bill
also includes many of the President's proposals, including a funding
mechanism for digital telephony. House floor action is expected
before the August recess.
20. Regulatory Sunset and Review: (J. Gibbons)
House bill (HR 994) was approved by a Gov. Reform & Oversight
Subcte. on 5/18/95. Basis for opposition: Open
-ended in scope,
excessively rigid, and contradictory criteria for review of
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regulations; paperwork requirements are unworkable. (Katzen
testimony of 3/28/95 before House Gov. Reform.) Senate action not
scheduled, but could be folded into broader regulatory reform
legislation.
21. Pipeline Safety: (J. Brown)
House bill (HR 1323) has been reported by Transportation and
Commerce Ctes. Basis for opposition: (1) Authorizes less than 44
percent of the FY 1996 Budget request for pipeline safety
activities; and (2) imposes burdensome and costly risk assessment
procedures on the pipeline safety rulemaking process. (DOT letter,
5/12/95.)
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101. National Security: (A. Rooney)
House passed HR 7 on February 16th (241
-181) (star wars was deleted
on the Floor but many objectionable provisions remain which would
infringe upon the authority of the President to respond to
international crises and conflicts; remove UN peacekeeping as an
option for burdensharing; establish an unnecessary Nat'l Security
Commission; and mandate policies on NATO membership). On 4/7/95,
POTUS said that he would "refuse () to approve the SO
-called
peacekeeping legislation passed by the House." SAP (Feb. 13th)
State, Defense, and the U.S. Ambassador to the UN would recommend a
veto. Basis for opposition: Infringes on President's constitutional
authorities as Commander in Chief; and virtually eliminates U.S.
participation in UN peacekeeping efforts.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) began hearings on March
21st on S 5, Peacekeeping Powers Act (introduced by Dole) and HR 7.
Aspects of S 5 were considered on May 17th as part of the SFRC
markup of Foreign Affairs Authorization and Consolidation proposal
and deleted from the bill as reported. State advises that
peacekeeping will be considered separately by the Committee at a
later date.
102. Foreign Affairs Authorization and Consolidation: (A. Rooney)
House passed HR 1561 on June 8th (222 - 192). On May 23rd, the
President expressed serious concerns regarding congressional
legislation that would "place new restrictions on how America
conducts its foreign policy and slash our budget in foreign
affairs." Further,
the President advised that if HR 1561 passed in its present form, he
would veto it. SAP (May 22nd) - - State, DOD, Treasury, the U.S.
Ambassador to the UN, AID, USIA, and ACDA would recommend a veto of
HR 1561. Basis for opposition: Imposes numerous, far
-reaching
restrictions on the conduct of American foreign policy;
inappropriately consolidates three foreign affairs agencies (AID;
ACDA; USIA) into a "super" State Department; and significantly
reduces appropriation authorizations for international affairs
programs.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) ordered reported Senator
Helms' foreign relations authorization and consolidation proposal
(S 908) on May 17th by a vote of 10
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-8. On June 7th, SFRC ordered
reported Senator Helms' Foreign Aid Reduction Act (S 961) by a vote
of 10
-8. S 908 is expected to be considered in late July or early
August. SAP (June 28th) -- State, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN,
AID, USIA, and ACDA would recommend a veto of S 908. Basis for
opposition: Same as opposition to House bill.
103. National Defense Authorization Act: (M. Goad)
House passed HR 1530 (300
-126) on June 15th. Sec. Perry, in a
June 20th letter to Sen. Thurmond, stated that II [m] any of the
provisions
are totally unacceptable. Unless they are
eliminated or radically modified, they threaten the prospects for
the bill itself." SAP on HR 1530-
-strongly opposes (6/13/95).
Basis for opposition: Raises serious constitutional, national
security, budget, personnel, and management concerns.
Senate Armed Services Committee reported S 1026, the companion bill,
on July 12th. The Senate is expected to take up the bill before the
August recess.
104. Jerusalem Embassy: (A. Rooney)
S 770/HR 1595 would require the United States to move its embassy to
Jerusalem. On June 20th, Secretary Christopher sent a letter to
Senator Dole and Speaker Gingrich stating that he would recommend a
veto of the legislation. No action scheduled on either bill. Basis
for opposition: Potentially very damaging to the success of the
Middle East peace process and infringes on the President's
constitutional prerogatives in foreign policy.
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201. Farm Bill: (C. Crutchfield)
Traditionally a 5
-year measure, this legislation will reauthorize a
slew of farm, nutrition, rural development, and other USDA programs.
The Administration's Farm Bill guidance assumes savings in farm
programs of $1.5 billion over five years. The 1996 Budget
Resolution calls for cuts in farm programs of $8.5 billion over 5
years and $13.4 billion over 7 years. House and Senate Agriculture
committees are currently drafting bill language. Although some
markups on discretionary titles are scheduled for late July,
committee action on mandatory provisions is not expected until
September. (NOTE: In oral remarks before the House and Senate
Agriculture committees, Secretary Glickman has stated that the
President would veto legislation that block grants Food Stamps. On
7/11/95, a H. Agriculture Subcommittee ordered reported the food and
nutrition title of the Farm Bill, HR 1997, which does not contain
provisions to block grant Food Stamps.)
202. Clean Water Amendments of 1995: (H. Fitter)
House passed HR 961 on May 16th, by a vote of 240
-185. The bill
would ease, overhaul, or revoke a number of current law's
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-pollution requirements, allow States to continue to rely on
voluntary measures to deal with certain water pollution problems,
and restrict the ability of Federal agencies to declare wetlands off
limits to development. On May 30, 1995, POTUS stated that the
House
-passed bill "will not get past my desk." SAP, sent on May 9,
1995, contained multiple agency veto threat (OMB, Justice, EPA,
Interior). Basis for opposition: The bill would reduce water
quality protection; eliminate fundamental wetlands protections;
create enormous new costs (the bill includes a "mandatory
compensation" takings provision similar to that contained in HR
925) fail to address effectively non
-point source pollution; and
paralyze the Federal Government's ability to issue regulations and
guidance to protect the Nation's waters. Senate Environment
Chairman Chafee has indicated that Clean Water Act reauthorization
is not one of his top priorities.
203. Endangered Species: (M. Goad)
On July 13th, the Departments of Commerce and the Interior testified
on the Endangered Species Act (ESA) before the Senate Environment
and Public Works Committee. The Committee will hold additional
oversight hearings on July 20th and 27th. CEQ expects that, once
the oversight hearings are concluded, Sen. Kempthorne (R) ID will
introduce a bill to reauthorize the ESA.
On May 25th, the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and the
Interior testified before the House Endangered Species Task Force on
possible changes to the ESA. CEQ and Interior advise that the House
Task Force will not complete drafting legislation to amend the ESA
until after the August recess.
204. Safe Drinking Water: (H. Fitter)
Reauthorization of the 1974 law designed to keep contaminants out of
the nation's water supply. State and local officials want a State
revolving loan fund for water supply projects and relief from
testing requirements. House Commerce staff and Senate Environment
and Public Works staff, respectively, are attempting to complete
draft bills.
205. Interstate Waste: (H. Fitter)
Senate passed S 534 on May 16th, by a vote of 94
-6. S. 534 would
give states more power to restrict both intra and interstate garbage
dumping.
*206. Superfund Reform: (H. Fitter)
The taxes which fund the hazardous waste clean
-up program expire at
the end of 1995. There is support among some Republicans to scale
back retroactive liability (which would shift much of the costs to
the government). Senate Environment Subcommittee Chair Bob Smith
has circulated a "Superfund Reform Outline" containing principles
for Superfund reform. A Senate bill may be introduced before the
August recess. A July 11, 1995, EPA Administrator Browner letter to
Senator Smith stated that the outline "incorporates proposals that
are unfair, unworkable, or insufficiently protective of human health
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and the environment." (EPA is especially concerned about the
outline's repeal of strict, joint, and several retroactive
liability.) Browner's letter further advised, "we do not believe
this outline will establish a viable basis on which to attract the
broad support that is needed if we are to achieve Superfund reform
in the limited time left in this calendar year." House
Transportation and Commerce subcommittee on Hazardous Material has
held numerous subcommittee hearings on Superfund reform. On July
17th, Subcommittee Chairman Oxley unveiled his superfund reform
proposal which is similar to the Smith outline.
207. Mining Law: (C. Crutchfield)
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is considering changes
to Craig's bill (S 506) to win over committee members, such as
Johnston, that have proposed a compromise version (S 639). Chairman
Murkowski has postponed mark up of the bill indefinitely and
indicated the issue would be dropped this session if a compromise is
not reached soon. Interior Secretary Babbitt stated in a 5/22/95
letter to Chairman Murkowski that he would recommend a veto of S
506. Basis for opposition: S 506 does not provide for meaningful
reform. It would (1) grant rights to purchase valuable Federal
mineral lands at bargain
-basement prices; (2) deprive Federal land
managers of authority to protect the environment; and (3) result in
little or no return to Federal taxpayers for use of publicly
-owned
mineral deposits. Justice also strongly opposed S 506 in a 6/12/95
letter because it would increase litigation over public liability
for cleanup. House has not scheduled action.
208. Utah Wilderness: (C. Crutchfield)
House National Parks Subcommittee is scheduled on 7/18/95 to mark up
Rep. Hansen's legislation (HR 1745) designating certain Federal
lands in Utah as wilderness. Interior testified 6/29/95 before the
Subcommittee that the Secretary would recommend a veto of HR 1745.
Basis for opposition: The bill would (1) fail to designate enough
land as wilderness; (2) open up for development too much land
currently protected as wilderness study areas; and (3) allow road
construction and other activities that are incompatible with
wilderness designation Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Committee has begun consideration of identical legislation (S 884)
introduced by Sens. Hatch and Bennett. Interior testified on
7/13/95 before the Committee that the Secretary would recommend a
veto of S 884. Basis for opposition: Same as House.
209. Livestock Grazing: (C. Crutchfield)
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is scheduled to mark
up S 852 on 7/19/95. Interior testified before the Committee on
6/22/95 that it strongly opposed S. 852, introduced by Sen. Domenici
and 15 cosponsors to supersede Interior's new regulations for
livestock grazing on Federal lands. Basis for opposition: S 852
would (1) establish grazing as a dominant use for public lands over
recreation, wildlife protection, and other concerns; (2) limit
public involvement in the management of public lands; and (3) raise
a number of questions over water rights, fee levels, and compliance
with environmental statutes. In testimony on 7/11/95 before the
House National Parks Subcommittee, Interior strongly opposed the
companion bill (HR 1713).
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301. Welfare Reform: (M. Cook)
HR 4 (SAP, 3/21/95 said oppose, but in a 4/13/95 CNN interview,
POTUS said "I'd be happy to veto"). Basis for opposition: denial
of cash benefits to unwed parents under age 18; funding cuts to Food
Stamp and other nutrition programs; funding cuts and removal of
Federal oversight of State child protection systems; inadequate
resources and requirements for States to move people from welfare to
work; and inadequate resources for States in times of recession.
House passed H.R. 4 on March 23 (234
-199) which would replace
current welfare programs with 5 block grants to States (cash
welfare; child welfare; child care; school meals; family nutrition).
House SAP opposed H.R. 4 because it would: fail to reform welfare
by moving people from welfare to work; reduce Federal funding in
ways that would impair the health and nutrition of children and
families; and is not tough enough on parents who owe child support,
and too tough on innocent children.
Senate Finance Committee reported its version of H.R. 4 on June 9.
The bill block grants AFDC, imposes a five
-year time limit on
benefits, tightens eligibility for SSI, and strengthens child
support enforcement. HHS cited concerns with the bill in a May 24
letter to the Committee. Senator Packwood indicated May 15 that the
bill would be considered as a stand
-alone bill unless it is
filibustered. In that case, the bill would be considered as a
component of the budget reconciliation bill. The Senate Labor and
Human Resources Committee ordered reported S. 850 (Child Care and
Development Block Grant amendments) on May 26. The measure is
expected to be included in the final Senate welfare reform package.
HHS supported S. 850 in a May 24 letter to the Committee, but cited
concerns with potential cuts in other child care programs. The
Senate Agriculture Committee marked up S. 904, a Food Stamp and
nutrition programs bill on June 14. S. 904 also is expected to be
included in the final Senate welfare reform package. USDA commended
the Committee for not block granting food and nutrition programs,
but cited concerns with the bill's reduction in Food Stamp funding
and repeal of Regulation E coverage for Electronic Benefit
Transfers.
Senate floor action -- scheduled for week of August 7th.
302. Social Security Earnings Test: (M. Cook)
House-
-increase in earnings limit to $30,000 included in HR 1215,
which passed on April 5, (246
-188). Senate action unclear.
303. Davis
-Bacon Repeal: (C. Bowers)
H.R. 500 and S. 141 would repeal the Davis
Bacon Act of 1931. The
act requires Federal contractors working on jobs valued at more than
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$2000 to pay their workers the "local prevailing wage, which is
often the union rate. A House Economic & Education Opportunities
Subcommittee referred H.R. 500 to full committee on March 2. Senate
Labor & Human Resources Committee reported S. 141 on May 12. A
provision to repeal Davis
-Bacon coverage of Federal Highway projects
was dropped from S. 440, the National Highway bill (see entry
above). Basis for opposition: repeal of Davis
-Bacon requirements
would depress workers' wages. President quoted on 4/6/95 as saying
he would veto S. 141; Reich letter would recommend veto 3/18/95.
(Also Reich letter and Senate SAP on S. 440 stated Labor would
recommend veto.
304. Service Contract Repeal Act: (B. Pellicci)
Press reported that VP indicated on 2/20/95 that President would
veto such legislation. Basis for opposition: repeal of Service
Contract Act would depress workers' wages. HR 246 was marked up by
a House EEO subcommittee on 3/03/95.
305. Minimum Wage Increase: (A. Briatico)
On 2/13/95, President transmitted to Congress a proposal to raise
the minimum wage in two 45 cent steps -- raising the rate to $4.70
per hour on July 4, 1995 and to $5.15 per hour on July 4, 1996.
President's proposal introduced as S. 413 and H.R. 940. Senator
Kassebaum indicated on April 21 that the Senate Labor and Human
Resources Committee will hold hearings on increasing the minimum
wage. No date has been set.
306. Striker Replacement: (B. Pellicci)
On 3/8/95, President issued an Executive Order to deny Federal
contracts to employers that permanently replace striking workers.
H.R. 1176 and S. 603 would nullify the Executive Order. The House
Economic and Educational Opportunities Committee reported H.R. 1176
on June 27.
307. Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act: (B. Pellicci)
HR 743 and S295. (Reich letter: recommend veto, 3/6/95 and
6/21/95; press reported that VP said on 02/20/95 that President
would veto such legislation.) Basis for opposition: would allow
employers to establish company unions or alternative,
company
-dominated organizations where unions already exist. HR 743
was ordered reported on 6/22/95 by the House EEO Committee. No
action has been taken to date on S 295.
308. Social Security Solvency: (M. Cook)
The "Strengthening Social Security Act of 1995" (S. 825), one of the
"Simpson/Kerrey" bills, is designed to secure the long
-term solvency
of the Social Security program. It would: (1) accelerate the
currently scheduled increase of the normal retirement age; (2) limit
COLAs to certain Social Security beneficiaries; (3) adjust, for a
limited period, Social Security COLA estimates based on CPI; (4)
modify the formula for determining the primary insurance amount (the
basic monthly benefit payable to a worker) to make it more
progressive; (5) allow future beneficiaries to divert up to 2
percentage points of their payroll taxes to place in their own
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personal investment plan; (6) reduce gradually spousal benefits
starting in 2000; (7) redirect revenue obtained through the taxation
of Social Security benefits from the HI Trust Fund to the OASDI
Trust Fund; and (8) invest a portion of the OASDI Trust Fund assets
in a stock fund index. On June 27, 1995, a Senate Finance
Subcommittee held a hearing on the solvency of the Social Security
system. To date, the Administration has not taken a position on S.
825. No comparable bill has been introduced in the House.
*309. Employment, Training, and Retraining: (C. Bowers)
House Economic and Educational Opportunities (EEO) Committee
reported H.R. 1617 (The Consolidated and Reformed Education,
Employment and Rehabilitation Systems, or 'CAREERS' Act) on May 17,
1995.
Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee reported S. 143
(Workforce Development Act) on June 21, 1995.
Both bills would consolidate numerous Federal education and job
training programs into four grants to States -- for youth
development and career preparation, adult training, adult education
and literacy, and vocational rehabilitation. These bills differ
significantly from the President's proposal to restructure education
and job training programs (the G.I. Bill for America's Workers), and
they reduce substantially Federal resources for these functions.
It is expected that H.R. 1617 will be linked on the House Floor with
H.R. 1720 (Privatization Act of 1995), which was reported by the
House EEO Committee on June 22, 1995. H.R. 1720 would privatize
Sallie Mae and Connie Lee and eliminate numerous higher education
programs. The Administration proposes to privatize these GSEs and
eliminate the higher education programs, but its privatization
initiatives differ in certain respects from H.R. 1720.
Negotiations over possible amendments to all of these bills are
ongoing. It is likely that Administration statements for Floor
consideration will support the objectives but either oppose specific
features or suggest further amendments to align with the President's
proposal. House or Senate Floor action could occur in August.
310. Food Stamps - Block Grant: (M. Cook)
Sec. Glickman stated before S. Ag. Cte., 5/23/95, that he strongly
opposes block granting food stamps and that the President has
indicated his intention to veto such legislation. Basis for
opposition: would jeopardize the health and nutrition of low
-income
families.
Any changes made to the Food Stamp program are expected to be done
within the context of Welfare Reform. Neither HR 4 (the Welfare
Reform bill), as passed by the House, nor S 904 (which is expected
to be rolled into the Senate version of HR 4), as ordered reported
by the Senate, contain provisions that would block grant Food
Stamps. In addition, HR 1997 (the food and nutrition title of the
Farm Bill), as approved by a H. Agriculture Subcommittee on 7/11/95,
also does not contain provisions that would block grant Food Stamps.
*311. OSHA Reform: (C. Bowers)
The House Economic and Educational Opportunities Committee,
Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, held a hearing June 28, 1995,
on H.R. 1834 (Ballenger), the "Safety and Health Improvement and
Regulatory Reform Act of 1995." Labor testified against H.R. 1834.
Basis for Opposition: Would redirect funding away from enforcement
activities, jeopardize the health and safety of American workers by
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weakening enforcement and regulatory authority, and particularly
threaten miners by revising Federal mine safety and enforcement. On
July 12, 1995, Secretary Reich held a press conference on the House
appropriation subcommittee actions affecting the Department of
Labor. In response to a question, Secretary Reich stated that he
"will strongly recommend a veto of the Ballenger bill
[which]
amounts to a wrecking ball rather than reform." H.R. 1834 is
pending in the subcommittee.
PRINTER FONT 14_POINT_HELVETICA
HEALTH & PERSONNEL
PRINTER FONT 10_POINT_ROMAN
401. Federal Retirement Reform Act: (M. Cook)
HR 1215 and HR 1185 both include Federal retirement reform
provisions. The Administration's position on such reforms has been
articulated in the President's 4/5/95 letter on HR 1215 to Speaker
Gingrich and in OMB's 3/15/95 letter on HR 1185 to Speaker Gingrich.
Basis for opposition: Reduces retirement benefits of Federal
employees to finance a tax cut for the wealthy.
On 3/15/95, the full H. Government Reform and Oversight Committee
began consideration of HR 1185. It, however, recessed before
taking action on the bill. NOTE: Title IV of HR 1215, as passed by
the House on 4/5/95 (246
-188), contains provisions similar to those
of HR 1185. To date, the Senate has taken no action on a
stand
-alone retirement bill. On June 19, 1995, however, the FBI and
DEA testified before a S. Governmental Affairs subcommittee opposing
changes in retirement benefits for Federal employees. Modifications
to Federal retirement programs are likely to be included in
reconciliation legislation.
PRINTER FONT 14_POINT_HELVETICA
MAJOR LEGISLATION ENACTED
PRINTER FONT 10_POINT_ROMAN
? Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (PL 104
-4). President signed
3/22/95.
? Defense Supplemental Appropriations (PL 104
-6). President signed
4/10/95.
? Permanently Extend the Tax Deductibility for Health Insurance Costs for
Self
-Employed Individuals (PL 104
-7). President signed 4/11/95.
? HR 1345, DC Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of
1995
(PL 104
-8). President signed 4/17/95.
? Paperwork Reduction (PL 104
-13). President signed 5/22/95.
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? Medicare SELECT (PL 104
-18). President signed 7/7/95.
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TEXT:
Budget Notes
Wednesday, July 19, 1995
I. The Republican Medicare Choice: You can choose to pay more or you can
choose to get less. Yesterday, HHS Deputy Asst. Sec. Judy Feder testified
before the House Commerce Com. criticizing GOP Medicare voucher proposals.
She released preliminary estimates by HCFA showing that in 2002:
The average beneficiary receiving home health care services would pay
about $1,020 more.
The average recipient of skilled nursing home services would pay about
$1,000 more.
Beneficiaries choosing to stay in the fee-for-service plan would pay at
least $400 more in Part B premiums.
In yesterday's Washington Post, Spencer Rich reported that the GOP Medicare
plan would raise costs for beneficiaries if they stayed in a plan that
allowed them to choose their own doctor.
II. Rohatyn Voices Support For Clinton Balanced Budget: In an article in
the current edition of the New York Review of Books, investment banker Felix
Rohatyn expresses support for both the content of President Clinton's
10-year balanced budget and for the credibility of the numbers in his
budget:
"I believe Clinton was essentially right in what he did
I believe the
President showed political courage as well as economic realism in taking his
position. "
"
the growth rates in the Clinton plan actually coincide more closely with
most of the private economic forecasts I have seen
The Clinton plan's
assumptions, in my view, are just as reasonable as those of House and Senate
Republicans."
=
III.
Appropriations Update:
Tuesday, July 18, 1995
The House passed the FY 1996 Interior appropriations bill. This is the
fifth of the 13 1996 appropriations bills to be passed by the House.
The Senate has yet to pass any.
The House Approp. Com. passed the FY 1996 VA-HUD appropriations bill.
The President issued a statement threatening a veto. The bill would
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eliminate funding for AmeriCorps; cut funding for HUD programs for the
homeless in half; and sharply reduce EPA funding, cutting enforcement
programs by 1/2 and staffing by 1/3.
The Senate Approp. Com. approved its 602 (b) allocations, providing an
increase from the House allocation for the DOL-HHS-Education
Subcommittee but still substantially less than the amount proposed in
the President's budget.
Wednesday, July 19, 1995
The House is expected to consider the FY 1996 Treasury-Postal
appropriations bill. This legislation would eliminate funding for the
Council of Economic Advisors, and it contains provisions designed to
restrict Federal employees and their dependents from
choosing a health plan that incudes coverage for abortion service.
The House Approp. Com. is expected to consider the FY 1996
Commerce-Justice-State appropriations bill.
The Senate Approp. Com. is expected to consider the FY 1996 Military
Construction appropriations bill.