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104th Congress (1995-1996)
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AppropriationsAgency AuthorizationsPublic Laws, 104th Congress (selected)
Popular ReportsProgram Authorizations 


Popular Titles and Subjects
A — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
V- Abortion, ban "partial birth" abortions
(SEE ALSO: Gag rule) 		H.R.1833 vetoed 4/10/96
Abortions in military medical facilities, prohibit
(110 Stat. 383) 		S.1124P.L.104-106
Adoption tax credit
(110 Stat. 1899-1904 ) 		H.R.3448P.L.104-188
Adoption tax credits, interracial adoptions  H.R.3286*
Affirmative action
(reverse discriminations ) 		S.1085*, S.A.1825 to H.R.1854 H.R.2128*
American Dream Restoration ActSEE: Tax Fairness
Anti-terrorism legislation S.735P.L.104-132
Armor-piercing bullets, regulate S.200, S.433, S.2163 H.R.221, H.R.1403, H.R.2386, H.R.4208
Assault weapons, repeal ban  H.R.125*
Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act
(110 Stat. 3264-3269) 		H.R.3539P.L.104-264
B — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Balanced budget amendment to the Constitution S.J.Res.1* H.J.Res.1*
Bunning amendment (prohibits Medicare/Social Security Trust Funds going to union employees)  H.A.1277 to H.R.3755
C — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
V- Capital gains tax cut H.R.2491 vetoed 12/6/95
China, most-favored-nation status, disapproval of S.J.Res.37 H.J.Res.96
Citizen Congress Act S.1405 H.R.2610
Clean Water Act amendments  H.R.961
Common Sense Product Liability and Legal Reform ActSEE: Product liability
Congressional Accountability Act S.2P.L.104-1
Contract with America
(Title I) 		  H.Res.6
Contract with America Advancement Act (including public debt provisions) H.R.3136P.L.104-121
Contract with America Tax Relief Act  H.R.1215*
Corporate use of excess pension funds, prohibitSEE: Pension protection
Corporation for Public Broadcasting, repeal statutory authority  H.R.208, H.Amdt.725 to H.R.2127
Crack cocaine sentencing S.1254P.L.104-38
Crime ControlSee: Exclusionary Rule Reform Act, Taking Back Our Streets, Victim Restitution Act, Violent Criminal Restitution Act
Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (Cuba sanctions; Helms-Burton Bill) H.R.927P.L.104-114
D — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Debt Collection Improvement Act (incl. Social Security garnishment)
(110 Stat. 1321-358 - 1321-380) 		H.R.3019P.L.104-134
V- Debt limit, increase
(SEE ALSO: Contract with America...) 		H.R.2491* vetoed 12/6/95
V- Debt limit, increase temporarily
(SEE ALSO: Contract with America...) 		H.R.2586* vetoed 11/13/95
Defense of Marriage Act H.R.3396P.L.104-199
Delaney Clause, reform (21 USC 348) (Food Quality Protection Act) H.R.1627P.L.104-170
Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act S.227P.L.104-39
Discretionary spending limits (deficit control)  H.R.1219*
District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act H.R.1345P.L.104-8
Domestic violence, prohibit gun ownership if convicted
(110 Stat. 3009-371 - 3009-372) 		H.R.3610P.L.104-208
Drive-through delivery, prohibit (insurers pay for a 48-hour stay for newborns)
(110 Stat. 2935-2944) 		H.R.3666P.L.104-204
Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act (date rape drugs, e.g. rohypnol) H.R.4137P.L.104-305
E — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Electronic Freedom of Information Act amendments H.R.3802P.L.104-231
ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act: discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation) S.2056* H.R.382, H.R.1863
English, establish as the official language of the U.S. S.175 H.R.123*
V- Estate tax, repeal H.R.2491* vetoed 12/6/95
Exclusionary Rule Reform Act S.54 H.R.666
F — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Farm bill H.R.2854P.L.104-127
Fast track S.577 H.R.2371
Federal acquisition streamlining S.669 H.R.1670*
Flat tax S.488 H.R.214, H.R.1780, H.R.2060, H.R.2116
G — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Gag rule (abortion counseling)  H.R.833
Gag rule (HMOs) S.A.5206 to H.R.3756 
Gambling Impact Study Commission, National H.R.497P.L.104-169
Gas tax repeal S.1727, S.1739, S.A.3961 to S.A.3955 to H.R.2937 H.R.3415
Gift ban S.Res.158* H.Res.250
Glass-Steagall reform (Financial Services Competitiveness Act)  H.R.18*, H.R.1062*
Good Samaritan Act H.R.2428P.L.104-210
Government Accountability Act H.R.3166P.L.104-292
Grandma goes to jail (transferring assets to qualify for medical assistance)
(110 Stat. 2008-2009) 		H.R.3103P.L.104-191
Grazing on federal lands S.852*, S.1459* H.R.1713
H — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Habeas corpus reform (appeals for death penalty cases)
(110 Stat. 1217-1226) 		S.735P.L.104-132
Helms-Burton billSEE: Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) H.R.3103P.L.104-191
I — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act (felon deportation)
(110 Stat. 3009-546 - 3009-655) 		H.R.3610P.L.104-208
IRAs, homemakers eligible for deduction
(110 Stat. 1802) 		H.R.3448P.L.104-188
Iraqi aggression, resolution commending U.S. forces for destroying Iraqi air defense installations S.Res.288 
Iran Oil Sanctions Act H.R.3107P.L.104-172
L — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Law Enforcement Block Grants Act  H.R.728
Legal Services Corporation, abolish S.958 H.R.2277
Line Item Veto Act S.4P.L.104-130
Lobbying activities, disclosure of by organizations receiving government funding (lstook amdt.)  H.A.947 to H.R.3019
Lobbying Disclosure Act S.1060P.L.104-65
Love FieldSEE: Wright Amendment
M — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Megan's Law H.R.2137P.L.104-145
Mental health parity
(110 Stat. 2944-2950) 		H.R.3666P.L.104-204
Minimum wage, increase
(110 Stat. 1928-1929) 		H.R.3448P.L.104-188
N — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
National history standards, disapproval of S.A.139 to S.A.31 to S.1 
National Park System, reform S.1144 H.R.260
NEA, NEH, abolish or cut funding S.1045 H.R.209, H.R.579, H.R.1557*
O — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Oil and gas leases, royalties H.R.1975P.L.104-185
P — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Paperwork Reduction Act S.244P.L.104-13
PBS, cut funding/repeal statutory authoritySEE: Corporation for Public Broadcasting
V- Pension protection (prohibit corporate use of excess pension funds) H.R.2491 vetoed 12/6/95
Pension protection, 401(k)s be subject to prohibited transaction rules S.1837 H.R.3688
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act H.R.3734P.L.104-193
Presidential and Executive Office Accountability Act H.R.3452P.L.104-331
Private Property Protection Act S.605, S.A.2317 to H.R.1977 H.R.925*
V- Product liability laws, reform
(SEE ALSO: Tort reform) 		H.R.956* vetoed 5/2/96
R — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act amendments H.R.2594P.L.104-251
Retirement age, raise S.818 H.R.1848
Risk Assessment and Cost Benefit Analysis Act (regulatory reform) S.343* H.R.1022*
S — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Securities Litigation Reform Act
(veto overridden) 		H.R.1058P.L.104-67
Senior Citizens' Right to Work Act (changes Social Security earning limits)
(110 Stat. 847-848) 		H.R.3136P.L.104-121
Sex Crimes Against Children Prevention Act H.R.1240P.L.104-71
Sexual Offenders Tracking and Identification Act S.1675P.L.104-236
Social Security checks, require direct deposit (waivers are available)
(110 Stat. 1321-376 - 1321-377) 		H.R.3019P.L.104-134
Speed limit, repeal
(109 Stat. 577) 		S.440P.L.104-59
Stalking, punishment of interstate stalking
(110 Stat. 2655-2656) 		H.R.3230P.L.104-201
States' rights (motorcycle helmets, seat belt, BAC federal law requirements) S.A.1437 to S.440* H.R.607
Striker replacements (some would overturn EO 12954)
(SEE ALSO: Popular Reports) 		S.A.331* to H.R.889Sec. 103, H.R.2127*
Superfund reauthorization S.1285 H.R.2500*
T — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Taking Back Our Streets S.3* H.R.3
Takings billsSEE: Private Property Protection Act
Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2 H.R.2337P.L.104-168
Tax Fairness and Deficit Reduction Act S.568 H.R.1215*
V- TEAM Act (Teamwork for Employees and Management) H.R.743 vetoed 7/30/96
Telecommunications Act S.652P.L.104-104
Term limits, amendment to the Constitution S.J.Res.21 H.J.Res.73*
Timber sales (delete provisions of Title II, P.L.104-19) S.A.420 to H.R.1158 H.R.2745, H.A.296 to H.R.1158
Tort reform
(SEE ALSO: Product liability) 		S.300 H.R.988
Trade Reform H.R.3815P.L.104-295
Truth-in-Lending Class Action Relief Act H.R.1380P.L.104-12
U — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act S.1P.L.104-4
U.S. Embassy in Israel, move to Jerusalem S.1322P.L.104-45
U.S. troops, provisions for being under United Nations control S.2106 H.R.3308
V — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Act H.R.3118P.L.104-262
Victim Restitution Act S.173* H.R.665
Violent Criminal Restitution Act  H.R.667
W — Active LegislationKeyReturn to top of page
War Crimes Act H.R.3680P.L.104-192
Welfare reform (TANF provisions)SEE: Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act
Whitewater resolution S.Res.199 
Workforce Development Act S.143 H.R.1617*
Wright amendment (prohibiting Dallas Love Field restrictions), repeal S.322 H.R.774


Agency Authorizations
Amtrak, FY1996 S.1318 H.R.1788*
Coast Guard, FY1996-FY1997 S.1004P.L.104-324
V- Defense, FY1996 (1 of 2) H.R.1530 vetoed 12/28/95
Defense, FY1996 (2 of 2) S.1124P.L.104-106
Defense, FY1997 H.R.3230P.L.104-201
Federal Communications Commission, FY1996  H.R.1869
V- Foreign Assistance, FY1996-FY1997 H.R.1561 vetoed 4/12/96
Intelligence, FY1996 H.R.1655P.L.104-93
Intelligence, FY1997 H.R.3259P.L.104-293
Legal Services Corporation, FY1996 S.1221 H.R.1806
V- Military Construction, FY1996 (1 of 2) H.R.1530 vetoed 12/28/95
Military Construction, FY1996 (2 of 2) S.1124P.L.104-106
Military Construction, FY1997 H.R.3230P.L.104-201
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Program Authorizations
Endangered Species Act S.768, S.1364 H.R.2275*
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act S.1578* H.R.3268*
Older Americans Act S.1643* H.R.2570*
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Appropriations and Budget for Fiscal Year 1995, 104th Congress, 1st Session
More information available on the appropriations web page.
Budget Resolution, FY1996-FY2002 S.Con.Res.13 H.Con.Res.67
Budget Resolution, FY1996-2002 (revised)  H.Con.Res.122
Omnibus Appropriations, FY1996 (includes some supplemental FY1995 funding) H.R.3019P.L.104-134
Emergency Supplemental, Defense, FY1995 H.R.889P.L.104-6
Emergency Supplemental, Disaster Assistance, FY1995 H.R.1944P.L.104-19
V- Emergency Supplemental, Disaster Assistance, FY1995 H.R.1158 vetoed 6/7/95
Agriculture H.R.1976P.L.104-37
V- Commerce, Justice, State (1 of 2) H.R.2076 vetoed 12/19/95
Commerce, Justice, State (2 of 2)
(110 Stat. 1321 - 1321-77) 		H.R.3019P.L.104-134
Defense H.R.2126P.L.104-61
District of Columbia (1 of 2) S.1244 H.R.2546
District of Columbia (2 of 2)
(110 Stat. 1321-77 - 1321-107) 		H.R.3019P.L.104-134
Energy and Water H.R.1905P.L.104-46
Foreign Operations H.R.1868P.L.104-107
V- Interior (1 of 2) H.R.1977 vetoed 12/18/95
Interior (2 of 2)
(110 Stat. 1321-156 - 1321-211) 		H.R.3019P.L.104-134
Labor, HHS, Education (1 of 2)  H.R.2127
Labor, HHS, Education (2 of 2)
(110 Stat. 1321-211 - 1321-257) 		H.R.3019P.L.104-134
V- Legislative Branch (1 of 2) H.R.1854 vetoed 10/3/95
Legislative Branch (2 of 2) H.R.2492P.L.104-53
Military Construction H.R.1817P.L.104-132
Transportation H.R.2002P.L.104-50
Treasury, Postal Service H.R.2020P.L.104-52
V- VA, HUD (1 of 2) H.R.2099 vetoed 12/18/95
VA, HUD (2 of 2)
(110 Stat. 1321-257 - 1321-310) 		H.R.3019P.L.104-134
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Appropriations and Budget for Fiscal Year 1996, 104th Congress, 2nd Session
More information available on the appropriations web page.
Budget Resolution, FY1997-FY2002 S.Con.Res.57 H.Con.Res.178
Budget Reconciliation, FY1997 H.R.3734P.L.104-193
Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations H.R.3610P.L.104-208
Agriculture H.R.3603P.L.104-180
Commerce, Justice, State (1 of 3)  H.R.3814
Commerce, Justice, State (2 of 3)  H.R.4278
Commerce, Justice, State (3 of 3)
(110 Stat. 3009 - 3009-71) 		H.R.3610P.L.104-208
Defense
(110 Stat. 3009-71 - 3009-119) 		H.R.3610P.L.104-208
District of Columbia H.R.3845P.L.104-194
Energy and Water H.R.3816P.L.104-206
Foreign Operations (1 of 2)  H.R.3540
Foreign Operations (2 of 2)
(110 Stat. 3009-121 - 3009-172) 		H.R.3610P.L.104-208
Interior (1 of 2)  H.R.3662
Interior (2 of 2)
(110 Stat.3009-181 - 3009-233) 		H.R.3610P.L.104-208
Labor, HHS, Education (1 of 2)  H.R.3755
Labor, HHS, Education (2 of 2)
(110 Stat. 3009-233 - 3009-314) 		H.R.3610P.L.104-208
Legislative Branch H.R.3754P.L.104-197
Military Construction H.R.3517P.L.104-196
Transportation H.R.3675P.L.104-205
Treasury, Postal Service (1 of 2)  H.R.3756
Treasury, Postal Service (2 of 2)
(110 Stat. 3009-314 - 3009-394) 		H.R.3610P.L.104-208
VA, HUD H.R.3666P.L.104-204
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Popular Reports
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President's proposed balanced budget (seven-year plan), Part 1
President's proposed balanced budget (seven-year plan), Part 2
Striker Replacement (EO 12954) (60 FR 13023, March 8, 1995)
Tobacco regulations (61 FR 44395, August 28, 1996)
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Public Laws, 104th Congress (selected)
Abortions in military medical facilities, prohibit
(110 Stat. 383) 		S.1124P.L.104-106
Adoption tax credit
(110 Stat. 1899-1904 ) 		H.R.3448P.L.104-188
Anti-terrorism legislation S.735P.L.104-132
Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act
(110 Stat. 3264-3269) 		H.R.3539P.L.104-264
Congressional Accountability Act S.2P.L.104-1
Contract with America Advancement Act (including public debt provisions) H.R.3136P.L.104-121
Crack cocaine sentencing S.1254P.L.104-38
Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (Cuba sanctions; Helms-Burton Bill) H.R.927P.L.104-114
Debt Collection Improvement Act (incl. Social Security garnishment)
(110 Stat. 1321-358 - 1321-380) 		H.R.3019P.L.104-134
Defense of Marriage Act H.R.3396P.L.104-199
Delaney Clause, reform (21 USC 348) (Food Quality Protection Act) H.R.1627P.L.104-170
Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act S.227P.L.104-39
District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act H.R.1345P.L.104-8
Domestic violence, prohibit gun ownership if convicted
(110 Stat. 3009-371 - 3009-372) 		H.R.3610P.L.104-208
Drive-through delivery, prohibit (insurers pay for a 48-hour stay for newborns)
(110 Stat. 2935-2944) 		H.R.3666P.L.104-204
Drug-Induced Rape Prevention and Punishment Act (date rape drugs, e.g. rohypnol) H.R.4137P.L.104-305
Electronic Freedom of Information Act amendments H.R.3802P.L.104-231
Farm bill H.R.2854P.L.104-127
Gambling Impact Study Commission, National H.R.497P.L.104-169
Good Samaritan Act H.R.2428P.L.104-210
Government Accountability Act H.R.3166P.L.104-292
Grandma goes to jail (transferring assets to qualify for medical assistance)
(110 Stat. 2008-2009) 		H.R.3103P.L.104-191
Habeas corpus reform (appeals for death penalty cases)
(110 Stat. 1217-1226) 		S.735P.L.104-132
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) H.R.3103P.L.104-191
Illegal Immigration Reform and Responsibility Act (felon deportation)
(110 Stat. 3009-546 - 3009-655) 		H.R.3610P.L.104-208
IRAs, homemakers eligible for deduction
(110 Stat. 1802) 		H.R.3448P.L.104-188
Iran Oil Sanctions Act H.R.3107P.L.104-172
Line Item Veto Act S.4P.L.104-130
Lobbying Disclosure Act S.1060P.L.104-65
Megan's Law H.R.2137P.L.104-145
Mental health parity
(110 Stat. 2944-2950) 		H.R.3666P.L.104-204
Minimum wage, increase
(110 Stat. 1928-1929) 		H.R.3448P.L.104-188
Oil and gas leases, royalties H.R.1975P.L.104-185
Paperwork Reduction Act S.244P.L.104-13
Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act H.R.3734P.L.104-193
Presidential and Executive Office Accountability Act H.R.3452P.L.104-331
Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act amendments H.R.2594P.L.104-251
Securities Litigation Reform Act
(veto overridden) 		H.R.1058P.L.104-67
Senior Citizens' Right to Work Act (changes Social Security earning limits)
(110 Stat. 847-848) 		H.R.3136P.L.104-121
Sex Crimes Against Children Prevention Act H.R.1240P.L.104-71
Sexual Offenders Tracking and Identification Act S.1675P.L.104-236
Social Security checks, require direct deposit (waivers are available)
(110 Stat. 1321-376 - 1321-377) 		H.R.3019P.L.104-134
Speed limit, repeal
(109 Stat. 577) 		S.440P.L.104-59
Stalking, punishment of interstate stalking
(110 Stat. 2655-2656) 		H.R.3230P.L.104-201
Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2 H.R.2337P.L.104-168
Telecommunications Act S.652P.L.104-104
Trade Reform H.R.3815P.L.104-295
Truth-in-Lending Class Action Relief Act H.R.1380P.L.104-12
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act S.1P.L.104-4
U.S. Embassy in Israel, move to Jerusalem S.1322P.L.104-45
Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Act H.R.3118P.L.104-262
War Crimes Act H.R.3680P.L.104-192


Key
Public laws are in red*Many bills existed, but this bill received legislative attention.
Bills that did not pass have been struck through.BOLD bill numbers indicate advanced legislative action.
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