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TO: DIRECTOR FRANK RAINES
DEPUTY DIRECTOR JACK LEW
ACTING DEP. DIRECTOR FOR MANAGEMENT ED
DESEVE
EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR JOSH GOTBAUM
FROM: OMB LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 1997
SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE REPORT
CONGRESS TODAY (11/6)
SENATE
Adopted (90-10) H.R. 1119 -- The Defense Authorization Conference Report
Adopted (voice vote) S. 858 -- The Intelligence Authorization Conference
Report
Confirmed (98-1) Robert Gilman to be US Circuit Judge
HOUSE
Throughout the day, Democrats tied up floor time with motions to adjourn
and motions to reconsider legislation, protesting the Sanchez / Dornan
contested election. (Democrats are objecting to a bills except
Appropriations items.)
Adopted (219-195) H.Res 305 -- A Rule to provide for expedited procedures
for consideration of bills at the end of the session. (This action allows
suspension bills to be brought up throughout the week and bills to be
considered on the same day the rule is reported.)
Continued consideration of the D&China billsD8:
Passed (419-2) H.R. 2195 - To Provide for Increased Monitoring of Products
Made with Forced Labor
[No SAP -- No objection]
passed (366-54) H.R. 967 - Excluding Certain Chinese Officials From the
U.S. (Agreed to a motion to table the motion to reconsider the bill by a
vote of 366 to 54.)
[SAP sent, 11/4: Administration strongly opposes]
At press time, the House is continuing consideration of the following
China bills, with action to continue on Friday:
H.R. 2570 - Forced Abortion Condemnation Act
[SAP sent, 11/4: Administration agrees with the objective, but
strongly opposes the bill due to foreign policy and
constitutional concerns]
H.R. 2232 - Radio Free Asia Act of 1997
[No SAP - support informally]
H.R. 2605 - Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act of 1997
[SAP sent, 11/4: Administration opposes]
H.R. 2647 - A Bill to Ensure that Commercial Activities of the PeopleD,s
Liberation Army of China or any Communist Chinese Military Company in the
U.S. are Monitored and are Subject to the Authorities under the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act
[SAP sent, 11/4: Administration opposes]
H.Res. 188 - Urging Action on Iran acquisition of C-802 cruise missile
[No SAP]
H.R. 2386 - US-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Cooperation
Act
[SAP sent, 11/4: Administration opposes]
The remainder of the evening is expected to be consumed by the China bills
and further delay tactics regarding the contested Sanchez / Dornan
election.
BALANCE OF THE SESSION:
SENATE
The Leaders have put Senators on notice that the Senate may be in session
on Saturday and Sunday in an effort to adjourn sine die. (However, if
Fast Track passes the House on Friday, it is likely the session will
continue next week for further Senate action on Fast Track.)
Friday, November 7, and balance of the session:
Convene at 9:30am for morning business until 10:30am
Consider Amtrak Legislation, as available
consider DC Appropriations Bill, as available
[SAP sent, 9/18: Senior Advisers recommend veto if the bill contains
the school voucher amendment.]
Fast Track Legislation, following consideration in the House
IRS overhaul bill (pressure building for action this session, but Roth is
still saying next session)
[House SAP sent, 11/5: Administration supports House passage, and
will continue to work with the Congress to make needed
improvements to the bill]
FDA Reform Conference Report
[HHS letter sent: Senior Advisors veto over medical devise provision]
Consider remaining appropriations conference reports, as available, and
possibly a continuing resolution.
HOUSE
Friday, November 7, and balance of the session:
Convene at 9:00am
Consider H.R. 2621 - Reciprocal Trade Agreement Authorities Act of 1997
(Closed Rule)
[POTUS statement, 11/4]
Continue consideration of China bills, as appropriate:
H.R. 2570 - Forced Abortion Condemnation Act
[SAP sent, 11/4: Administration agrees with the objective, but strongly
opposes the bill due to foreign policy and constitutional concerns]
H.R. 2232 - Radio Free Asia Act of 1997
[No SAP - support informally]
H.R. 2605 - Communist China Subsidy Reduction Act of 1997
[SAP sent, 11/4: Administration opposes]
H.R. 2647 - A Bill to Ensure that Commercial Activities of the PeopleD,s
Liberation Army of China or any Communist Chinese Military Company in the
U.S. are Monitored and are Subject to the Authorities under the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act
[SAP sent, 11/4: Administration opposes]
H.Res. 188 - Urging Action on Iran acquisition of C-802 cruise missile
[No SAP]
H.R. 2386 - US-Taiwan Anti-Ballistic Missile Defense Cooperation Act
[SAP sent, 11/4: Administration opposes]
Complete action on H.R. 2616 - Charter Schools Amendments Act
[SAP sent, 10/30: Administration supports House passage, BUT the
PresidentD,s senior advisors would recommend veto if the bill contains
H.R. 2746, the school voucher bill.]
Consider H.R. 2604 - DC FY 98 Appropriations if amended and passed by the
Senate
'[SAP sent, 9/18: Senior Advisers recommend veto if the bill contains the
school voucher amendment.]
Consider the Conference Report on S. 858, Intelligence Authorization for
FY 1998
Consider H.R. 2624 - A Bill Disapproving the Cancellations Transmitted by
the President on October 6, 1997 regarding the FY 1998 Military
Construction Appropriations Act (Likely on Saturday, or on Thursday if the
House is in next week.)
[SAP pending: President will veto]
Consider remaining appropriations conference reports, as available, and
possibly a continuing resolution.
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