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101-hconres-398 101 hconres 398 Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to change the enrollment of H.R. 5932. Congress 1990-10-27 1990-10-28 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. House Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] MT D W000520 0 Changes the enrollment of H.R. 5932 (educational programs). 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
101-hconres-399 101 hconres 399 Providing for the sine die adjournment of the 101st Congress. Congress 1990-10-27 1990-10-28 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 0 Provides for the sine die adjournment of the 101st Congress on October 27, 28, or 29, 1990. 2021-07-01T13:14:28Z  
101-hconres-400 101 hconres 400 To authorize the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 486. Congress 1990-10-27 1990-10-28 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] OH D O000001 0 Corrects the enrollment of H.R. 486 (amending the Defense Production Act of 1950). 2021-07-01T13:14:28Z  
101-hconres-401 101 hconres 401 To authorize the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 486. Congress 1990-10-27 1990-10-28 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] OH D O000001 0 Corrects the enrollment of H.R. 486 (amending the Defense Production Act of 1950). 2021-07-01T13:14:29Z  
101-hconres-392 101 hconres 392 To correct technical errors in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 4653. Congress 1990-10-26 1990-10-30 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] FL D F000041 0 Corrects technical errors in the enrollment of H.R. 4653 (export of U.S. goods and technology to foreign countries). 2021-07-01T13:14:27Z  
101-hconres-393 101 hconres 393 To correct a technical error in the enrollment of the bill S. 459. Congress 1990-10-26 1990-10-30 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Makes a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 459 (inventions made or used in outer space on an aeronautical and space vehicle under the jurisdiction or control of the United States). 2021-07-01T13:14:27Z  
101-hconres-394 101 hconres 394 Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of the bill S. 358. Congress 1990-10-26 1990-10-27 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] CT D M000992 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 358 (immigration amendments) with regard to: (1) a pilot program to use drivers' licenses as documents establishing employability and identity; and (2) excludability of Palestine Liberation Organization officials on the grounds of terrorist activity. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
101-hconres-395 101 hconres 395 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the awarding of concessions at units of the National Park System. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1990-10-26 1990-12-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands. House Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21] CA R G000021 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Interior should not award concessions at units of the National Park System to foreign-owned companies. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
101-hconres-396 101 hconres 396 Recognizing the sesquicentennial of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is New Zealand's principal founding document, and the 151st anniversary of the establishment of relations between the United States and New Zealand. International Affairs 1990-10-26 1990-10-26 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 4 Congratulates the Government and the people of New Zealand during the sesquicentennial of the Treaty of Waitangi (New Zealand's principal founding document), and pays tribute to the 151st anniversary of the United States-New Zealand relationship. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-397 101 hconres 397 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the 1981 Israeli preemptive strike against the Iraqi nuclear reactor at Osirak was a legitimate and justifiable exercise of self-defense, and that the United States should seek the repeal of United Nations Security Council Resolution 487 which condemned that 1981 Israeli preemptive strike. International Affairs 1990-10-26 1990-10-26 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] NJ D T000317 5 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the 1981 Israeli preemptive strike against the Iraqi nuclear reactor at Osirak was` a legitimate and justifiable exercise of self-defense which also reduced the threat of Iraqi nuclear aggression against countries bordering Iraq; and (2) the United States should seek the repeal of United Nations Security Council Resolution 487 which condemned the strike. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-391 101 hconres 391 Expressing the sense of Congress that the contract dispute involving Bucheit International, Inc. and Prince Mishaal Bin Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia be resolved through negotiation or the submission of the matter to arbitration as required by contract. International Affairs 1990-10-25 1990-10-25 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] OH D T000350 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the contract dispute involving Bucheit International, Inc., and Prince Mishaal Bin Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia should be resolved through negotiation or submission of the matter to arbitration as required by contract; (2) Saudi Arabia should develop commercial laws and regulations that correspond more closely to recognized international norms that include more liberalized business practices and that encourage more comprehensive and expeditious resolutions of commercial disputes; and (3) Saudi Arabia should develop specific procedures and guarantees for the enforcement of foreign arbitration awards. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-389 101 hconres 389 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should prepare and submit a proposed National Energy Policy Plan before December 31, 1990. Energy 1990-10-24 1990-12-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] OH D O000001 10 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should submit to the Congress a proposed National Energy Policy Plan before December 31, 1990. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hconres-390 101 hconres 390 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the European Community should accept Turkey's application for membership in that organization at the next available opportunity. International Affairs 1990-10-24 1990-10-24 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the European Community should accept Turkey's request for membership at the next available opportunity and should not defer action on such request until 1993. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-388 101 hconres 388 To express the Sense of Congress regarding racially offensive remarks by the Justice Minister of Japan. International Affairs 1990-10-23 1990-10-23 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5] MO D W000326 24 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should request an official apology to all Americans, in particular African Americans, from Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu for the remarks of Justice Minister Seiroku Kajiyama; (2) immediate action should be taken by Kaifu and his administration to combat racist attitudes among Japanese Government and corporate officials and to engage in an educational initiative to enhance the understanding of the Japanese people regarding the positive elements of multiethnic and multiracial societies; (3) the Government of Japan should demand of its officials the highest level of respect for the diverse peoples of the world; and (4) the President should request Kajiyama's resignation. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-387 101 hconres 387 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need to provide adequate health care for America's children. Health 1990-10-20 1990-11-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] MN D P000215 11 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) give highest national priority to developing a national child health policy; (2) establish a universal national children's health insurance program; and (3) devote sufficient resources to achieving, by the year 2000, the Surgeon General's Maternal and Child Health Objectives. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
101-hconres-385 101 hconres 385 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding human rights violations against the ethnic Albanian minority in southern Yugoslavia. International Affairs 1990-10-19 1990-10-23 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] MI R B000890 2 Condemns the use of force in the Kosovo province of Yugoslavia by any party. Urges ethnic Albanians to continue showing restraint and pursuing peaceful and democratic avenues for resolution of problems in Kosovo. Urges the Government of Serbia to abandon policies which exacerbate the ethnic crisis in southern Yugoslavia, to refrain from violence and the threat or use of force, and to engage in peaceful dialogue with representatives of the Albanian Democratic Alliance Movement. Urges the Governments of the Republics of Slovenia and Croatia to meet their financial commitments to Kosovo and to remain engaged in working to resolve Kosovo's grave economic conditions. Commends the Yugoslav Government and Prime Minister Markovic for efforts to mediate between the Slavic minorities and ethnic Albanians in Kosovo, for condemning violence, and pledging to investigate all human rights abuses. Urges the Federal Government and the Prime Minister to increase efforts to reestablish a constructive dialogue. Requests the President to express, to the highest levels of the Yugoslav Government, congressional concerns about the situation in Kosovo. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-386 101 hconres 386 To acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the tragedy at Wounded Knee Creek, State of South Dakota, December 29, 1890, wherein soldiers of the United States Army 7th Cavalry killed and wounded approximately 350-375 Indian men, women, children of Chief Big Foot's band of the Minneconjou Sioux, and to recognize the Year of Reconciliation declared by the State of South Dakota between the citizens of the State and the member bands of the Great Sioux Nation. Native Americans 1990-10-19 1990-10-25 See S.Con.Res.153. House Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large] SD D J000177 0 Declares that the Congress, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre of December 29, 1890, acknowledges the historical significance of this event as the last armed conflict of the Indian wars period resulting in the tragic death and injury of approximately 350 to 375 Indian men, women, and children of Chief Big Foot's band of Minneconjou Sioux. Expresses the deep regret of the Congress on behalf of the United States to the descendants of the victims, survivors, and their respective tribal communities. Commends the efforts of reconciliation initiated by the State of South Dakota and the Wounded Knee Survivors Association. Expresses the support of the Congress for the establishment of a suitable Memorial to those slain at Wounded Knee which could inform the American public of the historic significance of the events and accurately portray the heroic and courageous campaign waged by the Sioux people to preserve and protect their lands and their way of life during this period. Expresses the commitment of the Congress to acknowledge and learn from our history, including the Wounded Knee Massacre, in order to provide a proper foundation for building an ever more humane, enlightened, and just society for the future. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
101-hconres-384 101 hconres 384 DNA Proficiency Testing Act of 1990 Crime and Law Enforcement 1990-10-16 1990-10-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. House Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29] NY R H000797 0 DNA Proficiency Testing Act of 1990 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of drug control and system improvement grants for acquiring equipment for a forensic laboratory if each State or unit of local government that acquires such equipment with grant funds certifies to the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance that: (1) such equipment will be used to improve the quality of DNA analyses performed by such State or unit of local government; (2) DNA analyses performed at such laboratory will satisfy or exceed specified published guidelines; and (3) DNA analyses performed at such laboratory will undergo, at regular intervals of not to exceed 180 days, proficiency testing in accordance with an approved DNA proficiency testing program and the results of such testing will be made available to the public without charge. Increases authorized appropriations. Requires the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (the Director) to publish in the Federal Register advisory standards for testing the proficiency of forensic laboratories in conducting DNA analyses. Specifies that such standards shall: (1) state criteria to be applied to each procedure used by forensic laboratories to conduct DNA analyses; and (2) be revised periodically by the Director. Authorizes the Director to approve a DNA proficiency testing program offered by a private nonprofit organization if: (1) such program satisfies the then current published standards; and (2) such organization agrees to issue to each forensic laboratory that participates in such program a document certifying that such laboratory participated in such program and specifying the period during which such organization tested the proficiency of such laboratory to conduct analyses. Requires the Director to withdraw approval of a DNA proficiency testing program if such program or organization ceases to satisfy the requirements specified in this Act. 2025-08-26T17:28:05Z  
101-hconres-383 101 hconres 383 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should personally intervene with the President and the Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union to secure permission for Anatoly Genis to leave the Soviet Union without further delay to be reunited with his family. International Affairs 1990-10-11 1990-10-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] NY D M000590 62 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President and Secretary of State should personally intervene with the Soviet President and Foreign Minister to secure permission for Anatoly Genis to emigrate from the Soviet Union without further delay to reunite with his family. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-381 101 hconres 381 To correct the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 4151). Congress 1990-10-10 1990-10-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] MI D K000172 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4151 (Human Services Reauthorization Act of 1990) with respect to certain expenditures under the Follow Through Act. Adds an amendment to the Head Start Act allowing each Head Start program to provide full-working-day Head Start services to any eligible child throughout the full calendar year. 2021-07-01T13:14:25Z  
101-hconres-382 101 hconres 382 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the crisis created by Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait must be addressed and resolved on its own terms separately from other conflicts in the region. International Affairs 1990-10-10 1990-10-27 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10] NY D S000148 45 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the crisis created by Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait must be addressed and resolved separately from other conflicts in the region; and (2) the President should continue to resist any effort to link such crisis with the Arab-Israeli conflict. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-hconres-380 101 hconres 380 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the people of the Province of Punjab in India should be given the opportunity to determine its political status. International Affairs 1990-10-05 1990-10-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. House Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] AS D F000010 15 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the people of the province of Punjab, India, should have the right to self determination and should be afforded the opportunity to decide their future through a plebiscite sponsored by the United Nations. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
101-hconres-379 101 hconres 379 Regarding modifications to the budget summit agreement for fiscal year 1991 through 1995. Economics and Public Finance 1990-10-04 1990-10-04 Referred to the House Committee on The Budget. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 61 Sets forth ways to modify the budget summit agreement of 1990, as incorporated in H. Con. Res. 310. 2024-02-06T18:41:21Z  
101-hconres-378 101 hconres 378 To express the sense of Congress regarding racially offensive remarks by the Justice Minister of Japan. International Affairs 1990-10-03 1990-10-18 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. House Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5] MO D W000326 24 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should request an official apology to all Americans, in particular African Americans, from Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu for the remarks of Justice Minister Seiroku Kajiyama; (2) immediate action be taken by Kaifu and his administration to combat racist attitudes among Japanese Government and corporate officials and to engage in an educational initiative to enhance the understanding of the Japanese people regarding the positive elements of multiethnic and multiracial societies; and (3) the President should request Kajiyama's resignation. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
101-hconres-377 101 hconres 377 Regarding the negotiation of a free trade agreement with Mexico. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1990-10-01 1990-10-01 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19] IL D B000971 19 Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the impact of the free trade agreement negotiations between the United States and Mexico on specified individual sectors of the U.S economy. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
101-hconres-376 101 hconres 376 To salute and congratulate the people of Poland as they commemorate the two-hundreth anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution on May 3, 1991. International Affairs 1990-09-28 1990-10-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 1 Salutes and congratulates the people of Poland as they commemorate the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution on May 3, 1991. Directs the Library of Congress to commemorate the anniversary with appropriate ceremonies. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
101-hconres-375 101 hconres 375 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Congress should enact a national health program which will remove economic and other major barriers to the receipt of health care while encouraging the efficient delivery of effective, high quality services. Health 1990-09-26 1990-10-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] CA D W000215 102 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Congress should enact a national health program with specified characteristics. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
101-hconres-372 101 hconres 372 To express the sense of Congress that operations of the Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf should be conducted under the jurisdiction of a United Nations command, and that Congress must approve any offensive military action against Iraq. International Affairs 1990-09-19 1990-10-09 Executive Comment Requested from State. House Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] FL D B000371 22 Approves of the initial U.S. response to the invasion of Kuwait. Expresses support for necessary actions to maintain Saudi Arabia's borders and to protect U.S. armed forces. Declares that any offensive action taken against Iraq must be explicitly approved by the Congress before such action may be initiated. Urges that the U.S.-led allied military activity in the Persian Gulf be transformed into a United Nations (UN) police action with U.S. participation, through the establishment of a UN command. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-373 101 hconres 373 In opposition to the President's proposal to forgive the military assistance debt owed to the Unites States by the Government of Egypt. International Affairs 1990-09-19 1990-10-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. House Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] ND D D000432 26 Declares that: (1) the President should withdraw his request for authority to forgive the military assistance debts owed to the United States by the Egyptian Government; (2) if the President fails to withdraw that request, the Congress should reject it; and (3) the President should develop a plan for the sharing of the costs and responsibilities of checking Iraq's aggression. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-374 101 hconres 374 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi leaders. International Affairs 1990-09-19 1990-10-09 Executive Comment Requested from State. House Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] PA R W000268 25 Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in the event of hostilities between the United States and Iraq, it shall be U.S. policy to pursue Saddam Hussein and others determined responsible for acts against foreign civilians and diplomats held against their will in Kuwait and Iraq in violation of international law by seeking their prosecution and punishment as war criminals under the auspices of an international tribunal. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-371 101 hconres 371 Expressing the sense of the Congress of the desirability of promoting energy efficiency and conservation, setting energy efficiency and conservation goals for the United State, and calling an energy summit. Energy 1990-09-17 1990-09-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] NY D W000258 16 Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in furtherance of the shared responsibility of the executive and legislative branches to oversee and develop energy efficiency and conservation policies, the Congress: (1) urges the President to convene a national energy summit including experts on the environment and energy from both governmental and private sectors; and (2) believes the National Energy Strategy being developed by the Department of Energy should be an important part of the discussion at the energy summit. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hconres-370 101 hconres 370 Commending President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. International Affairs 1990-09-13 1990-09-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] UT D O000156 17 Expresses the sense of the Congress that President Mubarak of Egypt should be commended for: (1) his efforts to effect a peaceful resolution of the Persian Gulf crisis prior to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait; (2) his leadership in mobilizing a multinational Arab force for the defense of Saudi Arabia; and (3) his efforts to secure both the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait and the restoration of Kuwaiti sovereignty. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-369 101 hconres 369 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the desirability of promoting the safe and increased use of bicycling as a means of transportation. Transportation and Public Works 1990-09-12 1990-09-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 15 Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding the promotion of the safe and increased use of bicycling as a means of transportation. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
101-hconres-368 101 hconres 368 Commending the United Nations for its actions with respect to Iraq. International Affairs 1990-09-11 1990-09-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] NY D W000258 10 Commends: (1) the United Nations for its response to Iraq's armed aggression against Kuwait; (2) the member states of the United Nations Security Council for their work in formulating a coordinated international policy with respect to the Iraqi invasion; and (3) the Bush Administration for its efforts to promote international consensus within the United Nations in response to such crisis. Supports United Nations efforts to promote a peaceful resolution of the conflict. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-366 101 hconres 366 Expressing the sense of the Congress that other countries benefiting from the deployment of United States military forces in Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf region should contribute to the cost of such deployment. International Affairs 1990-09-10 1990-09-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] PA R R000277 28 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) other countries that benefit from a secure supply of Persian Gulf oil or whose sovereignty the United States is committed to upholding should assume a proportionate share of the cost of the deployment of U.S. military forces in Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf region; (2) the Congress supports the President in his effort to request appropriate levels of assistance or reimbursement from such countries to defray deployment costs; and (3) the President should make it an ongoing priority to request such assistance. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-367 101 hconres 367 Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the May 27, 1990, elections in Burma. International Affairs 1990-09-10 1990-09-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. House Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-42] CA R R000409 1 Calls on those controlling the Government of Burma (now known as Myanmar) to: (1) respect the will of the Burmese people by transferring power to the victors of the May 27, 1990, elections; and (2) release all political prisoners. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
101-hconres-365 101 hconres 365 Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President. Congress 1990-09-06 1990-09-11 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17] FL D L000226 0 Provides for a joint session of the Congress on September 11, 1990, for a message from the President. 2021-07-01T13:14:22Z  
101-hconres-364 101 hconres 364 Expressing the sense of Congress concerning a drawdown of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Energy 1990-09-05 1990-09-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2] IA R T000053 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) direct the Department of Energy to take action (including prequalifying of bidders) to draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a rate which assures an adequate crude oil supply to the market place; and (2) implement such drawdown in coordination with similar drawdowns of government-controlled stocks of crude oil by other member nations of the International Energy Agency. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hconres-360 101 hconres 360 Providing for an adjournment of the House from the legislative day of August 3 to September 5, 1990, and a recess or adjournment of the Senate from any day between August 3 and August 10 to September 10, 1990. Congress 1990-08-03 1990-08-04 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2] PA D G000402 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from August 3, 1990, until September 5, 1990, and an adjournment or recess of the Senate from any day between August 3 and August 10, 1990, until September 10, 1990. 2021-07-01T13:14:20Z  
101-hconres-361 101 hconres 361 To establish a time table with respect to the Congressional budget process for fiscal year 1991. Economics and Public Finance 1990-08-03 1990-08-03 An objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 0 Sets forth the timetable with respect to the congressional budget process for FY 1991. 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z  
101-hconres-362 101 hconres 362 Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the need for a national policy to rebuild the infrastructure of the United States. Economics and Public Finance 1990-08-03 1990-10-01 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. House Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] CA D A000189 70 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) 1991 should be considered as Rebuild America Year; (2) a national effort to rebuild the infrastructure of the United States should be undertaken to provide assistance to States and localities in meeting core infrastructure needs; (3) the multibillion dollar balances in the Highway and Airport and Airway Trust Funds should be spent to rebuild the infrastructure of the United States and highway and aviation user fees should continue to be dedicated to these trust funds and not used for deficit reduction purposes; (4) the President should work with the Congress to establish a comprehensive national infrastructure policy and to revitalize and supplement existing programs to achieve this goal; (5) the Federal Government, along with State and local governments and the private sector, should share their expertise and support in formulating and developing a national effort to rebuild the infrastructure of the United States and (6) the President and the Congress should dedicate appropriate funding to implement a national effort to rebuild the infrastructure of the United States. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
101-hconres-363 101 hconres 363 Expressing the sense of Congress concerning future defense contracting with the Northrop Corporation. Armed Forces and National Security 1990-08-03 1990-08-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems. House Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] CT R S001144 1 Calls for the Secretary of Defense to withhold the granting of any new contract to the Northrop Corporation until it cooperates in ongoing congressional investigations. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
101-hconres-359 101 hconres 359 Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to allow Members of Congress to greet and receive His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet. Government Operations and Politics 1990-08-01 1990-08-01 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] NC D R000436 0 Authorizes use of the Rotunda of the Capitol on September 25, 1990, to allow Members of Congress to greet and receive His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
101-hconres-357 101 hconres 357 Expressing the sense of the Congress that medical examiners and coroners should make reasonable, good faith efforts to locate the next of kin of deceased individuals. Health 1990-07-30 1990-08-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] PA R G000291 8 Calls for States to develop procedures that require medical examiners and coroners to make reasonable, good faith efforts to locate and notify the next of kin of deceased persons where the identity of the deceased or the next of kin is unknown. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
101-hconres-358 101 hconres 358 Honoring Walker Percy of Covington, Louisiana, as one of the finest writers of the 20th century. Arts, Culture, Religion 1990-07-30 1990-07-30 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 98 Expresses the sense of the Congress that Walker Percy of Covington, Louisiana, be remembered as one of the finest writers and contributors to the culture of the United States of the 20th century. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-hconres-356 101 hconres 356 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in Kenya. International Affairs 1990-07-27 1990-08-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa. House Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] CA D L000090 30 Condemns: (1) the arrest and detention of Kenyan citizens for the peaceful expression of political views and the recent violence against Kenyan citizens by security forces; and (2) the Kenyan Government's disregard of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Calls upon the Kenyan Government to: (1) end intimidation and harassment of those critical of government policies; and (2) implement safeguards to ensure freedom of the press and independence of the judiciary and to guarantee civil and human rights for individuals detained by the government. Expresses the sense of the Congress that all military and economic support fund assistance to Kenya should be suspended until the Kenyan Government: (1) restores basic human rights and fundamental freedoms; (2) releases persons arrested for the peaceful expression of their views and ends harassment and detention of political opponents and human rights lawyers; and (3) enables the Kenyan people to determine whether they want to pursue a multi-party democratic system. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-355 101 hconres 355 Condemning human rights violations in Guatemala and supporting negotiations to peacefully end the 30-year civil war in that country. International Affairs 1990-07-24 1990-08-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] PA D K000319 32 Condemns political killings and disappearances in Guatemala and the Guatemalan Government's failure to stem human rights abuses. Declares that: (1) Guatemala should not receive military assistance until the government exercises control over the security forces and human rights abuses have ended; and (2) withheld military assistance and economic assistance should be used to support civilian institutions in Guatemala. Calls upon the Guatemalan Government to investigate and bring to justice those implicated in human rights abuses and to appoint a commission to investigate disappearances. Commends President Bush and the Secretary of State for taking specific actions with respect to Guatemala and urges the Bush Administration to continue monitoring human rights in Guatemala. Supports negotiations by the Guatemalan National Reconciliation Commission and the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Union and calls upon the government and the military to facilitate and strengthen this process. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
101-hconres-354 101 hconres 354 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding GATT negotiations affecting certain intellectual property rights. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1990-07-20 1990-07-20 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] IL R P000444 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should direct the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to: (1) seek to discontinue current negotiations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) regarding the extension of intellectual property rights protection to items or processes with biological and genetic content, including crop varieties, until a specified assessment (pursuant to this Resolution) concerning such rights has been completed; or (2) if such discontinuance is unsuccessful, to ensure that any resultant trade agreement concerning such intellectual property rights will be nonbinding in the areas of biological and genetic resources. Urges the President to direct the USTR to assess the economic and political ramifications of creating trade policies for intellectual property rights for such resources, including analysis of property rights ownership and for prior cultural traditional uses of items with biological or genetic content where a party may be: (1) a tribal minority; (2) indigenous to a geographical area; (3) unacculturated in the national society; (4) nonliterate, nonmonetized or partially monetized; or (5) without national representation. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
101-hconres-352 101 hconres 352 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding human rights violations against the Albanian ethnic minority in southern Yugoslavia. International Affairs 1990-07-17 1990-10-23 For Further Action See H.Con.Res.385. House Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] MI R B000890 0 Commends the ethnic Albanians in the province of Kosovo, Yugoslavia, for showing restraint and supports their commitment to a peaceful and democratic solution to the problems in Kosovo. Urges: (1) the Serbian Government to engage in a peaceful, democratic dialogue with representatives of the Albanian community in Kosovo, refrain from violence and intimidation, and work to resolve the political and economic crisis in the province; (2) the Serbian president to abandon policies that have precipitated an ethnic crisis in southern Yugoslavia; and (3) the Yugoslavian and Serbian Governments to restore autonomous status to Kosovo and reestablish its legislature and government. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-353 101 hconres 353 Authorizing the World Summit for Children Candlelight Vigils to sponsor a public event on the United States Capitol grounds. Government Operations and Politics 1990-07-17 1990-07-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds. House Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] OH D H000074 1 Authorizes the World Summit for Children Candlelight Vigils to sponsor a free public event with music on the United States Capitol grounds on September 23, 1990. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
101-hconres-351 101 hconres 351 Expressing the sense of the Congress that American workers, farmers, and businesses should not finance the savings and loan bailout through tax increases. Taxation 1990-07-13 1990-07-13 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] PA D G000105 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that American workers, farmers, and businesses should not finance the savings and loan bailout through tax increases. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
101-hconres-347 101 hconres 347 Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses for the July 4th recess. Congress 1990-06-28 1990-06-28 Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. House Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] MD D H000874 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from June 28, or 29, 1990, until July 10, 1990, and adjournment or recess of the Senate from June 28, 29, or 30, 1990, until July 10, 1990. 2021-07-01T13:14:17Z  
101-hconres-348 101 hconres 348 Supporting peace between India and Pakistan and a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Kashmir. International Affairs 1990-06-28 1990-07-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. House Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] CA D D000592 0 Reaffirms support for the Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan, which provides for settlement of differences by peaceful means. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the dispute between India and Pakistan regarding Jammu and Kashmir poses a threat to the peace process between such countries and to world peace and security; (2) the President should encourage inclusion of representatives from Jammu and Kashmir in any negotiations for the resolution of such dispute; and (3) the President should reaffirm support for the Simla Agreement. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
101-hconres-349 101 hconres 349 With respect to United States policy toward the People's Republic of China. International Affairs 1990-06-28 1990-07-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. House Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] IL R H001022 1 Declares that: (1) it is important for the United States to maintain its influence in China and to prevent China from becoming isolated from the international community; and (2) the United States should make every effort to induce the Chinese Government to respect human rights for purposes of restoring normal relations between the United States and China. States that U.S. policy toward China should: (1) be guided by the progress toward democratic political reform in China and Tibet; and (2) take into account the extent to which China has ceased missile sales to the Middle East, is respecting its public assurances regarding opposition to chemical and biological weapons, is cooperating to reach a negotiated settlement to the Cambodian conflict, and is ceasing repressive measures against Tibet and working to enter into negotiations with the Dalai Lama concerning Tibet's status. Requests the President to report to the Congress on human rights and democratic political reform in China and on Chinese cooperation in the peaceful resolution of conflicts. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
101-hconres-350 101 hconres 350 Expressing the sense of the Congress that American workers, farmers, and businesses should not finance the savings and loan bailout through tax increases. Taxation 1990-06-28 1990-06-28 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] NY R S000675 16 Expresses the sense of the Congress that American workers, farmers, and businesses should not finance the savings and loan bailout through tax increases. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
101-hconres-345 101 hconres 345 Expressing the strong disapproval of the Government of Malaysia's denial of first asylum to Indochinese asylum seekers, that United States tourists and businesses should consider Malaysia's policy of rejecting Indochinese refugees when making travel or business plans, and urging the President to take certain actions with respect to such policy. International Affairs 1990-06-27 1990-07-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33] CA R D000492 0 Expresses disapproval of Malaysia's denial of first asylum to Indochinese refugees. Urges U.S. citizens to consider Malaysia's actions when making business or travel decisions. Welcomes the cooperation of the Government of Indonesia in providing asylum to refugees who have been turned away by Malaysia. Urges the President to: (1) make available resources to assist the Indonesian Government in bearing this burden; and (2) consider additional measures to communicate concern on this issue to Malaysia or other nations that deny first asylum to such refugees. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
101-hconres-346 101 hconres 346 Concerning the availability of Romanian children to foreign adoption. International Affairs 1990-06-27 1990-07-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] IL R H001022 36 Urges the President to enter into negotiations with the President of Romania to reach an agreement that would allow American families to adopt Romanian children. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-344 101 hconres 344 Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to allow Members of Congress to greet and receive His All Holiness Patriarch Dimitrios. Government Operations and Politics 1990-06-26 1990-07-10 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] TX D F000392 1 Authorizes use of the Rotunda of the Capitol on July 10, 1990, to allow Members of Congress to greet and receive His All Holiness Patriarch Dimitrios (the 269th Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople). 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
101-hconres-343 101 hconres 343 Concerning United States policy regarding the issue of Vietnamese asylum seekers. International Affairs 1990-06-21 1990-07-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-21] NY R F000141 1 Declares that the United States should: (1) agree that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to proceed with mandatory repatriation of non-refugee Vietnamese asylum seekers, provided that the Commissioner upholds the integrity of the screening program and guarantees that safeguards for the protection and well-being of the returnees exist; (2) reserve the right to insist that mandatory repatriation be a choice of last resort and that it occur only if safeguards are in place; (3) not try to impede an orderly repatriation plan if there is in place in each first asylum country a credible screening program for determining refugee status and that asylum seekers are apprised of their rights and options; (4) not try to proscribe orderly repatriation as a remedy, provided that efforts have been made to exhaust lists of those who would return voluntarily and that involuntary repatriation is planned as carefully as possible; (5) accede to orderly repatriation if Vietnam gives specified assurances concerning the treatment and rights of returnees; and (6) adhere to commitments to resettle substantial numbers of eligible refugees. States that conciliation on such matters does not lessen revulsion for the harm done by Malaysia and Hong Kong and U.S. resolve to find sanctions if there is not a cessation of boat "pushbacks" and checks on other cruelty within refugee camps. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
101-hconres-342 101 hconres 342 Providing a sense of the Congress that the peace dividend shall be used only to balance the Federal budget and to reduce the national debt. Economics and Public Finance 1990-06-20 1990-06-20 Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations. House Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] FL D B000371 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that any "Peace Dividend" realized from reduced defense spending shall be used only for balancing the national budget and for reducing the national debt. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
101-hconres-340 101 hconres 340 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the 25th anniversary of the Foster Grandparent Program. Social Welfare 1990-06-19 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7] MI D K000172 47 Expresses congressional appreciation and support of the Foster Grandparent Program (providing opportunities for low-income older persons to volunteer their time for the benefit of children who have special needs) on its 25th anniversary. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hconres-341 101 hconres 341 Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to a United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1990-06-19 1990-06-19 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] AZ D U000001 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) President Bush and Mexican President Salinas de Gortari be commended for their decision to explore the possibility of a United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement; (2) the role of the Congress in the enactment of such agreement be recognized, and that the United States Trade Representative (USTR) should, throughout the negotiations, consult with Members of Congress whose constituents would be affected by such an agreement; and (3) the USTR should include specified issues in such negotiations with the Minister of Commerce and Industrial Development of Mexico. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
101-hconres-339 101 hconres 339 Condemning flag burning and reaffirming the Bill of Rights. Government Operations and Politics 1990-06-14 1990-06-19 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. House Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] CA D E000064 0 Declares that the Congress: (1) expresses its continued commitment to preserving the honor and integrity of the flag; (2) condemns all actions that desecrate the American flag; and (3) reaffirms its support and commitment to the values in the Bill of Rights. 2021-07-01T13:14:15Z  
101-hconres-338 101 hconres 338 Authorizing the printing of the proceedings of the bicentennial research conference entitled "Understanding Congress". Congress 1990-06-05 1990-09-19 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2] LA D B000592 0 Directs that the proceedings of the bicentennial research conference entitled "Understanding Congress" (prepared by the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress) be printed as a House document. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
101-hconres-334 101 hconres 334 Providing for an adjournment of the House from May 24 or May 25, 1990 to June 5, 1990 and a recess or adjournment of the Senate from May 24, May 25 or May 26, 1990, to June 5, 1990. Congress 1990-05-24 1990-05-25 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 0 Provides for adjournment of the House of Representatives from May 24 or 25, 1990, until June 5, 1990, and adjournment or recess of the Senate from May 24, 25, or 26, 1990, until June 5, 1990. 2021-07-01T13:14:14Z  
101-hconres-335 101 hconres 335 Concerning the relationship between Cuba and the Soviet Union. International Affairs 1990-05-24 1990-06-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] IN R B001149 2 Recognizes the integral role that the Soviet Union must play in fostering political freedom and economic reform in Cuba and in preventing bloodshed against the Cuban people. Urges: (1) the Soviet Government to allow the Cuban people to choose their political and economic systems in a democratic manner; (2) the Soviet Government to reverse its policy of massive welfare to Cuba; and (3) an immediate end to Soviet economic and military assistance and oil subsidies to Cuba. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
101-hconres-336 101 hconres 336 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the outcome of the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1990-05-24 1990-05-24 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] NY D S000124 14 Expresses the sense of the Congress that legislation to implement the agreements reached during the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade will not be enacted until such agreements meet certain environmental protection and health and safety requirements. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
101-hconres-337 101 hconres 337 Granting the consent of Congress to the States of New Hampshire and Maine to negotiate and enter into a compact for the purpose of ascertaining and establishing the true jurisdictional boundary line between the two states in the Piscataqua River and inner Portsmouth Harbor. Government Operations and Politics 1990-05-24 1990-05-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. House Rep. Smith, Bob [R-NH-1] NH R S000606 0 Interstate Compact - Grants the consent of the Congress for New Hampshire and Maine to negotiate and enter into a compact for the purpose of ascertaining and establishing the true jurisdictional boundary line between the two States in the Piscataqua River and Inner Portsmouth Harbor. 2021-07-01T13:14:14Z  
101-hconres-332 101 hconres 332 Concerning the status of Dr. Fang Lizhi and other pro-democracy activists in China. International Affairs 1990-05-23 1990-06-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] MA D K000110 0 Calls upon the President to: (1) step up U.S. efforts for the release of Fang Lizhi and his family; (2) allow Dr. Fang to communicate with the world community from the U.S. embassy in Beijing, China; (3) request the Chinese Government to provide a list of all individuals arrested since June 19, 1989; and (4) seek the release of individuals detained for nonviolent offenses since such date. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
101-hconres-333 101 hconres 333 Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning a 1991 White House Conference on Aging. Social Welfare 1990-05-23 1990-06-27 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. House Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7] NJ R R000262 194 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should call for a 1991 White House Conference on Aging. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hconres-331 101 hconres 331 Calling for the maximum participation by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in assisting the transition of Eastern European countries to free market democracies. International Affairs 1990-05-17 1990-06-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] MD R M000941 19 Calls upon the President to ensure the maximum assistance of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in facilitating the transition of Eastern European countries to free market democracies by: (1) creating the basic statistics for the economic and social measurement of specified key areas; (2) ensuring an effective exchange of people with experience in managing market-based economies; and (3) coordinating the advice of high-level nongovernmental experts capable of providing impartial advice on policy implementation and reform. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-330 101 hconres 330 To express the sense of the Congress that the States should make every effort to adopt a Victims of Crime Bill of Rights. Crime and Law Enforcement 1990-05-16 1990-05-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 24 Expresses the sense of the Congress that States should make efforts to adopt the goals of the Victims of Crime Bill of Rights. Sets forth the Victims of Crime Bill of Rights, which includes provisions concerning: (1) treatment of victims of crime and protection from the accused during the criminal justice process; (2) advisory roles for victims in decisions involving prosecutorial discretion and the early release status of the person convicted of the crime; (3) comprehensive reform of the exclusionary rule; (4) the victim's right that the accused will be tried expeditiously and the right to be present at all proceedings related to the offense, except where the victim's testimony would be prejudiced by hearing other testimony; (5) the victim's right to information about conviction, sentencing, and imprisonment of the person who committed the crime; and (6) compensation to the victim for damage resulting from the crime. 2021-07-01T13:14:12Z  
101-hconres-329 101 hconres 329 Calling for United States sanctions against nations which conduct unjustified lethal whale research, and otherwise expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to nations which violate the International Whaling Commission moratorium on commerical whaling by killing whales under the guise of scientific research. Animals 1990-05-15 1990-10-02 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] PA D Y000014 47 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that: (1) continued whaling and commercialization of whale meat are a violation of the International Whaling Commission moratorium; (2) the Secretary of Commerce should certify any nation for continued whaling activities rejected as scientifically invalid by the Commission; (3) the President should order an embargo on a significant quantity of fishery products from nations found to be diminishing the effectiveness of the International Whaling Convention; (4) the President should use all diplomatic tools to convince whaling nations to comply with decisions of the Commission; and (5) the President should use all diplomatic tools to encourage support of Commission member nations for a long-term solution to problems before the Commission. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
101-hconres-326 101 hconres 326 To express the sense of the Congress that weapons and other military equipment removed from Europe should not be transferred to areas of armed conflict in the developing world. International Affairs 1990-05-10 1990-05-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33] CA R D000492 6 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) military equipment subject to a treaty on conventional forces reduction in Europe should be eliminated under a carefully monitored verification regime; and (2) excess defense equipment resulting from unilateral arms reductions should not be transferred to areas of armed conflict in the developing world. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-327 101 hconres 327 Regarding the protection and promotion of basic human rights in Malawi. International Affairs 1990-05-10 1990-05-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15] NY R G000417 0 Commends the Malawian Government's response to the influx of refugees from Mozambique. Condemns the abuse of human rights of Malawian citizens and urges President Banda to bring an end to torture and abuse of prisoners and permit them to have access to families and lawyers. Calls upon the Government of Malawi to release persons held for the nonviolent expression of political views. Requests the Malawian Government to investigate reports of the death of Fred Sikwese and to permit human rights organizations to conduct investigatory missions. Calls upon the Secretary of State to convey concern about human rights abuses and urge President Banda to free prisoners of conscience and permit freedom of association and speech. Requests the Secretary to make assistance to Malawi conditional on improvement in human rights and to channel such assistance through nongovernmental organizations to development programs. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-328 101 hconres 328 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the music and music videotape industries should develop and use a uniform warning and disclosure system regarding violence and obscenity for the guidance of potential purchasers and parents. Government Operations and Politics 1990-05-10 1990-05-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness. House Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3] UT R N000106 10 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that: (1) the music and videotape industries should develop a uniform labeling system providing warning of lyrical content; (2) at a minimum, a warning should be displayed on the covers of such products; (3) full disclosure may be provided in various ways; and (4) if the industries fail to implement a labeling system within 18 months of adoption of this Resolution, further measures shall be considered. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
101-hconres-322 101 hconres 322 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Martha Raye. Arts, Culture, Religion 1990-05-08 1990-05-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] NY D M000590 28 Declares that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Martha Raye in honor of her service in the form of entertainment and nursing care to members of the U.S. armed forces. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
101-hconres-323 101 hconres 323 Concerning human rights and democracy in Nepal. International Affairs 1990-05-08 1990-06-13 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 9 Applauds the efforts of the people of Nepal to bring about political reform and democratization in their country through peaceful means. Expresses: (1) sympathy to the families of those Nepali citizens who lost their lives during prodemocracy protests; and (2) support for the efforts of Prime Minister Bhattarai to guide the transition toward multiparty democracy in Nepal. Welcomes: (1) statements by Nepali leaders calling for investigations of the killings and other mistreatment of demonstrators, and for compensation for victims; (2) the decision of the King of Nepal to legalize political parties and endorse a process of political reform; and (3) the statement of the Nepali Government that it will release all persons imprisoned for the exercise of their religious beliefs. Urges: (1) all individuals and groups in Nepal to work peacefully toward the establishment of a political system that guarantees internationally recognized human rights, including the rights of freedom of expression, association, and assembly, and the right of the Nepali people to choose their leaders by free and fair elections; and (2) the Nepali Government to ensure that no Nepalese citizen is punished for exercising religious rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
101-hconres-324 101 hconres 324 Concerning human rights, democracy, and illicit narcotics production and trafficking in Burma. International Affairs 1990-05-08 1990-05-22 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 9 Calls upon the Government of Burma (now known as Myanmar) to: (1) create the conditions necessary to ensure free and fair elections in Burma on May 27, 1990, by releasing persons imprisoned for the peaceful expression of their views, permitting all Burmese citizens committed to peaceful participation in the political process an opportunity to contest elections, lifting electoral campaign restrictions that provide the authorities with nearly unlimited power to limit debate, establishing an impartial election commission, and permitting access to Burma for international election observers; and (2) demonstrate a commitment to human rights by abandoning martial law restrictions on the right to a fair trial, ending rape, torture, extrajudicial executions, and forced porterage of civilians, and ordering investigations and pursuing prosecutions against those believed responsible. Calls upon: (1) the international community to withhold foreign assistance from, and to end all military cooperation (including arms sales) with, such Government; and (2) the President to discourage other countries from providing such assistance and cooperation and to encourage international observation of the election process. Denounces the Burmese Government's practice of accommodation and cooperation with drug traffickers. Welcomes Administration statements that it has no present intention of resuming narcotics control assistance to Burma. Declares unwillingness to support narcotics control measures in Burma which could indicate a lessening of U.S. support for democratic evolution and improvement of human rights and which measures are not appropriately monitored and do not effectively reduce illicit narcotics production and trafficking. Urges the President to: (1) pressure such Government to cease its practice of accommodation with drug traffickers and pursue more vigorous antinarcotics policies; (2) focus international scrutiny on Burma's antinarcotics record; and (3) encourage such Government to adhere to all international antinarcotic… 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
101-hconres-325 101 hconres 325 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States remains firmly committed to its Mutual Defense Treaty with the Republic of Korea and is steadfastly dedicated to the promotion of security and peace on the Korean peninsula. International Affairs 1990-05-08 1990-06-13 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 9 Expresses the sense of the Congress that, notwithstanding the announced U.S. troop reductions in the Republic of Korea, the United States remains firmly committed to its Mutual Defense Treaty with the Republic of Korea and to the promotion of security and peace on the Korean peninsula. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
101-hconres-320 101 hconres 320 To support democracy in the Republic of Croatia. International Affairs 1990-05-03 1990-05-18 Executive Comment Requested from State. House Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39] CA R D000044 1 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) review its foreign policy towards the republics of Yugoslavia in view of recent democratic reforms and the expansion of political and economic freedom in the Republics of Croatia and Slovenia; (2) continue its policy of support for the peaceful movement of Eastern European countries toward respect for human rights and greater political and economic freedom; (3) recognize in its foreign policy the movement toward democratization by the republics and the lack of movement by the central Yugoslavian Communist Government; and (4) articulate a new policy toward such Government and the six Yugoslav Republics that is consistent with democratic self-determination and respect for human rights. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
101-hconres-321 101 hconres 321 To express the support of the House of Representatives for the progress towards democracy taking place in Yugoslavia. International Affairs 1990-05-03 1990-05-18 Executive Comment Requested from State. House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33] CA R D000492 9 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) support efforts at democratization in the Yugoslav Republics and encourage the Central Government to work with and respect such efforts; and (2) take into consideration the actions of the Central Government which hinder or help democratization and free market reforms when making decisions on granting assistance under the SEED I or SEED II Act to Yugoslavia. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-319 101 hconres 319 To condemn the role of Cuba in international drug trafficking. International Affairs 1990-05-02 1990-05-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. House Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2] MD R B000392 29 Condemns the role of the Government of Cuba in international drug trafficking. Calls on the President to condemn Cuba's role in all appropriate international fora. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
101-hconres-317 101 hconres 317 Expressing the sense of Congress that the social security trust funds should be removed from deficit calculations. Economics and Public Finance 1990-05-01 1990-05-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] MI D B000619 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the social security trust funds should be removed from deficit calculations for purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
101-hconres-318 101 hconres 318 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to certain regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Labor and Employment 1990-05-01 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Safety. House Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22] PA D M001088 33 Requests the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to publish, within one year, proposed amended regulations that specify the components of an adequate operator training program and certification system for operators of powered industrial trucks. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hconres-312 101 hconres 312 Urging certain "Super 301" actions under the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Japan. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1990-04-26 1990-05-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. House Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-17] MI D L000263 80 Urges the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to: (1) use "Super 301" under the Trade Act of 1974 to identify Japan as a priority country for purposes of negotiating the elimination of barriers to U.S. exports; (2) identify as trade-liberalization priorities under "Super 301" Japanese practices that are most costly in terms of lost U.S. exports and most resistant to change through market adjustment or prior negotiations; and (3) in determining such practices, give substantial weight to the worsening bilateral trade deficit in any sector where they prevail. Declares that the Congress considers that: (1) the identification of the trade-liberalization priorities in the 1990 "Super 301" report would reinforce other bilateral trade discussions such as the Structural Impediments Initiative talks and the negotiations regarding priorities in the 1989 "Super 301" report; and (2) use of the "Super 301" trade-liberalization incentive would improve prospects for reducing the U.S.-Japanese trade imbalance. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
101-hconres-313 101 hconres 313 In support of freedom of the press in Lithuania. International Affairs 1990-04-26 1990-05-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-40] CA R C000830 126 Condemns the restrictions of the print and electronic media imposed by the Soviet Union on journalists attempting to cover events in Lithuania. Urges: (1) General Secretary Gorbachev to rescind restrictions on the admission of Western journalists to, and on freedom of the press in, Lithuania; and (2) President Bush to take steps to facilitate the readmission of Western journalists to Lithuania. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-314 101 hconres 314 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding human rights violations against the Albanian ethnic minority in southern Yugoslavia. International Affairs 1990-04-26 1990-05-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] CA D L000090 17 Expresses concern about human rights abuses by the Governments of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Serbia. Welcomes the decision of the Presidency of Yugoslavia to lift the state of emergency in the Province of Kosovo and the decision of the Yugoslav courts to acquit Azam Vlasi and 13 other ethnic Albanian defendants. Urges the Yugoslav and Serbian Governments to: (1) cease the use of force in Kosovo; (2) ensure that the lifting of the State of emergency results in the full restoration of freedoms curtailed under the state of emergency; and (3) restore full autonomous status to Kosovo. Urges the Yugoslav Government to: (1) investigate the indiscriminate killing of civilians by police forces; and (2) observe its obligations under the Helsinki Final Act. Urges Serbia to begin a dialogue with the Democratic Alliance Movement and other democratic forces in Kosovo. Urges: (1) the Department of State to continue to monitor more closely human rights in Yugoslavia; and (2) the President to express congressional concerns about the situation in Kosovo and human rights violations in other parts of Yugoslavia to the Yugoslav Government and to prohibit Export-Import Bank loans or credit guarantees to Yugoslavia which are intended to finance projects within Serbia until there is a substantial improvement in the human rights situation. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-315 101 hconres 315 Expressing the sense of the Congress that Israel should take immediate steps to reopen universities in the West Bank and Gaza. International Affairs 1990-04-26 1990-07-02 Favorable Executive Comment Received from State. House Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3] UT R N000106 82 Expresses the sense of the Congress that Israel should take immediate steps to reopen universities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
101-hconres-316 101 hconres 316 Expressing the sense of Congress on the strike of Greyhound employees. Labor and Employment 1990-04-26 1990-08-03 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 145. House Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] MT D W000520 186 Calls immediately for Greyhound Lines, Inc., and the Amalgamated Transit Union to resume negotiations under the auspices of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hconres-311 101 hconres 311 Providing for printing of additional copies of the booklet entitled "Our Flag". Congress 1990-04-25 1990-05-21 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11] IL D A000212 0 Requires the additional printing of the booklet entitled "Our Flag" for use by the House Of Representatives and the Senate. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
101-hconres-309 101 hconres 309 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to contraception and infertility. Health 1990-04-23 1990-05-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] CO D S000142 86 Declares that the Congress should: (1) establish a program of research for the development of methods of contraception and methods of diagnosing and treating infertility; (2) provide adequate long-term resources for the program; (3) ensure that Federal programs with respect to sexually transmitted diseases adequately respond to the role of such diseases in infertility; (4) ensure public education on contraception and infertility; (5) establish as Federal goals the development, by the year 2010, of improved barrier methods to protect against pregnancy and diseases, new methods of contraception for use by men, a vaccine-like drug for women that prevents pregnancy for a significant period of time without other specified effects, and new and improved techniques of diagnosing and treating infertility; (6) require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reestablish the Ethical Advisory Board in order to facilitate research with respect to infertility; (7) review the policies and procedures of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to expediting approval of drugs and devices for use by the public, especially with respect to contraception and infertility; and (8) determine to what extent measures can be implemented by public or private entities to resolve liability issues involved with drugs and devices concerned with contraception and infertility. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
101-hconres-310 101 hconres 310 An Act setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995. Economics and Public Finance 1990-04-23 1990-10-09 Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 66-33. Record Vote No: 261. House Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] CA D P000047 0 Sets forth the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY 1991 and the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 1992 through 1995. Sets forth: (1) maximum deficit amounts; (2) public debt increase amounts; (3) deficit levels excluding trust fund surpluses; and (4) recommended budgetary levels of Federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, the public debt, and Federal credit activity, including funding for each major functional category. Requires specified Senate and House committees to report to their respective Committee on the Budget on changes in laws within their jurisdiction that provide spending authority sufficient to reduce budget authority and outlays by specified amounts. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Government should sell assets to nongovernment buyers; and (2) the amounts realized from such sales will not recur on an annual basis and do not reduce the demand for credit. Allows the Senate Committee on Finance to provide for increased funding for children, including funding through tax credits, if the funding legislation makes funds available and does not increase the deficit for FY 1991 through 1995. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
101-hconres-306 101 hconres 306 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the people of the United States should be protected from ballistic missile attack with near term development of Phase I elements of the Strategic Defense Initiative. Armed Forces and National Security 1990-04-19 1990-04-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Development. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] CA R D000435 7 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) funds are for the development of a ballistic missile system to protect people and allies of the United States and not merely for research; and (2) the President should deploy the SDI Phase I as soon as the technology becomes available. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
101-hconres-307 101 hconres 307 To establish an Albert Einstein Fellowship Program. Congress 1990-04-19 1990-04-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Personnel and Police. House Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] OH D S000094 0 Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate to enter into an agreement with the Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education to establish an Albert Einstein Fellowship Program providing for two fellowships within the House and two fellowships within the Senate in each fiscal year, beginning in FY 1991. Provides for the agreement only if the Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology meets certain program requirements. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
101-hconres-308 101 hconres 308 Declaring that the deficit target for fiscal year 1991 set forth in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 should be met by limiting the growth in spending, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1990-04-19 1990-04-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6] CO R S000109 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the deficit target for FY 1991 set forth in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) should be met by limiting the growth in Federal spending; and (2) new revenues resulting from statutory changes in Federal tax laws should be deposited into the public debt reduction fund in the Treasury and used to reduce the public debt. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
101-hconres-304 101 hconres 304 Congressional Recycled Paper Act Congress 1990-04-18 1990-04-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Procurement and Printing. House Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] CA D B000711 37 Congressional Recycled Paper Act - Requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate to procure only recycled paper for the operations of the House and the Senate. 2025-08-26T17:28:16Z  
101-hconres-305 101 hconres 305 Expressing the sense of the Congress that community service should be required for graduation from high school. Education 1990-04-18 1990-05-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] MI R B000890 7 Expresses the sense of the Congress that community service should be required for graduation from high school. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-hconres-299 101 hconres 299 Providing for an adjournment of the House from April 4, 1990 to April 18, 1990 and a recess or adjournment of the Senate from April 5 or April 6, 1990. Congress 1990-04-04 1990-04-04 Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House from April 4, 1990, until April 18, 1990, and adjournment or recess of the Senate from April 5 or 6, 1990, until April 18, 1990. 2021-07-01T13:13:55Z  
101-hconres-300 101 hconres 300 Commending the Runnin' Rebels of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas for winning the 1990 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship. Sports and Recreation 1990-04-04 1990-04-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1] NV D B000462 176 Commends the Runnin' Rebels of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas for winning the 1990 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  

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