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102-hconres-382 102 hconres 382 Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 429. Congress 1992-10-06 1992-10-13 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] CA D M000725 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 429 (amending certain Federal reclamation laws). 2021-06-07T13:19:46Z  
102-hconres-383 102 hconres 383 Concerning United States participation in a Cascadia Corridor commission. International Affairs 1992-10-06 1992-10-09 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1] WA R M000736 7 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should continue negotiations with the Government of Canada and State, provincial, and local governments in the urbanized Cascadia corridor along Interstate 5/Highway 99 from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Eugene, Oregon, to establish a Cascadia Corridor Commission to: (1) act as a forum to coordinate consideration of regional issues in the Cascadia area; (2) develop a strategy for environmentally sound economic development in the region; and (3) submit a plan, developed by the Commission and incorporating such strategy to the Congress, the Canadian Parliament, the legislature of British Columbia, and the State legislatures of Oregon and Washington. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-384 102 hconres 384 Providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Second Congress. Congress 1992-10-06 1992-10-09 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 102d Congress on October 8 or 9, 1992. 2021-06-02T13:57:40Z  
102-hconres-376 102 hconres 376 Providing for the preparation of official duplicates of certain legislative papers. Congress 1992-10-05 1992-10-05 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] MA D M000834 0 Requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate to prepare, sign, and furnish to the other official duplicates of the papers of the two Houses on the following bills of the 102d Congress: (1) H.R. 5400; (2) H.R. 5194; (3) H.R. 5427; (4) S. 2532; (5) S. 1985; (6) S. 1002; (7) S. 893; (8) S. 1569; (9) S. 225; (10) S. 758; (11) S. 759; (12) S. 1146; and (13) S. 2661. 2021-06-02T13:57:38Z  
102-hconres-377 102 hconres 377 Expressing the sense of the Congress that any health insurance reform bill that is enacted should require that family and temporary medical leave be incorporated as a basic or elective option for plan participants under certain circumstances. Health 1992-10-05 1992-11-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] OH D K000009 0 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that any Act to address the health insurance needs of the U.S. people should require that paid or unpaid leave, as detailed in the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1992, be incorporated as a basic or elective option for specified events. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
102-hconres-378 102 hconres 378 Concerning United States participation in a Cascadia Corridor Commission. International Affairs 1992-10-05 1992-10-05 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1] WA R M000736 7 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should continue negotiations with the Government of Canada and State, provincial, and local governments in the urbanized Cascadia corridor along Interstate 5/Highway 99 from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Eugene, Oregon, to establish a Cascadia Corridor Commission to: (1) act as a forum to coordinate consideration of regional issues in the Cascadia area; (2) develop a strategy for environmentally sound economic development in the region; and (3) submit a plan incorporating such strategy to the Congress, the Canadian Parliament, the legislature of British Columbia, and the State legislatures of Oregon and Washington. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-379 102 hconres 379 Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 5006. Congress 1992-10-05 1992-10-13 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] MS D M000865 0 Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5006 (defense authorization for FY 1993). 2021-06-02T13:57:38Z  
102-hconres-380 102 hconres 380 Making corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 11. Congress 1992-10-05 1992-10-05 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] NY R S000675 1 Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 11 (amending the Internal Revenue Code to establish enterprise zones). 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
102-hconres-381 102 hconres 381 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of selective Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) programs as part of State implementation plans under the Clean Air Act. Environmental Protection 1992-10-05 1992-11-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 0 Declares that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should modify regulations that implement the Clean Air Act to permit any State in nonattainment to adopt a State Implementation Plan that relies on a selective inspection and maintenance program. States that such program should focus on how best to locate and repair that proportion of the fleet that causes the majority of pollution. Declares that States should adopt the most cost-effective method of locating and fixing gross polluters. States that EPA regulations under such Act should provide that States that opt for a selective program will receive credits that are no less than the actual pollution reduction achieved by such a program and that they may rely on actual data accumulated during the program in determining the reduction achieved. Declares that such regulations should require States to compile information gained through methods of on-road testing and that an individual panel of experts should evaluate such information to report on emission status and trends and the effectiveness of vehicle emission control activities and make recommendations to correct deficiencies and enhance capabilities of EPA's mobile source emission models. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
102-hconres-375 102 hconres 375 Commending the designation by Central High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, of the high school's football stadium and football field as "Central Memorial Stadium" and "Etter-Farmer Field", respectively. Sports and Recreation 1992-10-04 1992-10-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] TN D L000381 0 Commends the designation by Central High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, of its: (1) football stadium as Central Memorial Stadium in honor of the men and women who attended the school and died during wartime while serving with the U.S. armed forces; and (2) football field as Etter-Farmer Field in honor of E.B. "Red" Etter and Stan Farmer (former football coaches at the school). 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
102-hconres-374 102 hconres 374 Recognizing Belleville, New Jersey, as the birthplace of the industrial revolution in the United States. Social Sciences and History 1992-10-03 1992-10-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Recognizes Belleville, New Jersey, as the birthplace of the industrial revolution in the United States. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
102-hconres-370 102 hconres 370 Concerning the humanitarian crisis in Somalia. International Affairs 1992-10-02 1992-10-13 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] GA D L000287 1 Urges the President to: (1) express to the United Nations (UN) Security Council that the United States is willing to participate in the deployment of armed UN security guards, to secure emergency relief activities for Somalia and that the exigency of the crisis warrants authorization by the Security Council of the deployment of UN security guards even without an invitation by the various warring factions; (2) encourage discussion of alternative strategies for solving the political crisis in Somalia; (3) support the UN-sponsored relief coordination conference for Somalia scheduled for mid-October 1992; and (4) ensure that adequate U.S. financial support exists for the UN to carry out its mission in Somalia. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
102-hconres-371 102 hconres 371 To make corrections in the enrollment of the bill, H.R. 5482. Congress 1992-10-02 1992-10-09 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] NY D O000159 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5482 (revising and extending the programs of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973). 2021-06-02T13:57:37Z  
102-hconres-372 102 hconres 372 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Postmaster General should not issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of any individual who, at the time of his death, was a member of the communist party or was no longer a citizen of the United States because he had renounced his citizenship. Government Operations and Politics 1992-10-02 1992-10-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services. House Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] TX R D000217 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Postmaster General should not issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of any individual who, at the time of his death, was a member of the communist party or was no longer a U.S. citizen because he had renounced his citizenship. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
102-hconres-373 102 hconres 373 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should prohibit the acquisition of Allison Transmission, a division of General Motors Corporation, by a foreign person. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1992-10-02 1992-11-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness. House Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] NJ D T000317 3 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the acquisition by a foreign person of Allison Transmission, a division of General Motors Corporation that is the sole provider of high technology transmissions equipment for the M1 tank program, would threaten to impair the national security; and (2) the President should prohibit such acquisition under the Defense Production Act of 1950. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-368 102 hconres 368 Providing for corrections in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 5488). Congress 1992-10-01 1992-10-01 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. House         0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5488 (Department of the Treasury and related agencies appropriations). 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z  
102-hconres-369 102 hconres 369 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should develop a strategy to bring the United States back into active and full membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization not later than July 1, 1993. International Affairs 1992-10-01 1992-10-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations. House Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34] CA D T000316 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should develop a strategy to bring the United States back into active and full membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization by July 1, 1993. Sets forth requirements of reporting by the President. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-365 102 hconres 365 Making corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5503. Congress 1992-09-30 1992-09-30 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9] IL D Y000013 1 Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5503 (FY 1993 appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies). 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z  
102-hconres-366 102 hconres 366 Requesting the President to return the enrolled bill (H.R. 3379) with respect to the authorities of the Administrative Conference, and providing for its reenrollment with technical corrections. Congress 1992-09-30 1992-10-02 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] MA D F000339 0 Requests the President to return H.R. 3379 (relating to the authorities of the Administrative Conference) to the House of Representatives. Authorizes the Clerk of the House to receive such bill if it is returned when the House is not in session. Provides for the reenrollment of the bill with corrections. 2021-06-02T13:57:35Z  
102-hconres-367 102 hconres 367 Authorizing the presentation of a program on the Capitol grounds. Government Operations and Politics 1992-09-30 1992-10-13 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3] CO D C000077 0 Authorizes the Morning Star Foundation and the 1992 Alliance to present a program on the Capitol grounds on October 12, 1992, known as the "Native Voices: 500 Years After." 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
102-hconres-363 102 hconres 363 Concerning the sale of F-15 aircraft to Saudi Arabia. International Affairs 1992-09-25 1992-10-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4] AZ R K000352 67 Expresses the sense of the Congress that if Saudi Arabia acquires F-15 aircraft from the United States it should demonstrate its peaceful intentions by lifting its economic boycott against Israel and against U.S. companies that trade with Israel. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-364 102 hconres 364 Congratulating the Government and people of Oman on the forthcoming 160th anniversary of the signing by the United States and Oman of a treaty of amity and commerce, a harbinger to a long and mutually beneficial bilateral relationship. International Affairs 1992-09-25 1992-10-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] UT D O000156 0 Congratulates the Government and people of Oman, and declares the support of the Congress for continued friendly relations between the United States and Oman, on the 160th anniversary of the signing by such countries of a treaty of amity and commerce. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-362 102 hconres 362 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States House of Representatives and Senate should pass health care reform initiatives which have received overwhelming bipartisan support, prior to the adjournment of the 102nd Congress. Health 1992-09-24 1992-11-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] FL R S000822 12 Declares that the leadership of the House of Representatives and of the Senate should work together in a bipartisan manner to pass health care reform initiatives prior to the adjournment of the 102d Congress. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
102-hconres-361 102 hconres 361 Condemning the persecution of Cuban poet Maria Elena Cruz Varela, and for other purposes. International Affairs 1992-09-23 1992-10-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 0 Condemns the persecution of Cuban poet Maria Elena Cruz Varela for the peaceful expression of her political views. Calls on the Government of Cuba to: (1) immediately release Varela and end its repression of Criterio Alternativo and other dissident and human rights groups; and (2) permit a national debate among all Cubans to facilitate the peaceful search for economic and political transformation which has broad-based support among the Cuban people. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
102-hconres-360 102 hconres 360 Concerning the sale of F-15 aircraft to Saudia Arabia. International Affairs 1992-09-21 1992-10-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. House Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4] AZ R K000352 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that if Saudi Arabia acquires F-15 aircraft from the United States it should make a good faith effort to demonstrate its peaceful intentions by lifting its economic boycott against Israel. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-359 102 hconres 359 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the elimination of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the Armed Forces. Armed Forces and National Security 1992-08-12 1992-08-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation. House Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] CO D S000142 21 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretaries of the military departments should: (1) collect data on the number and disposition of sexual harassment and assault cases involving members of the armed forces; (2) ensure that crisis intervention and long-term counseling are available to the victims; (3) develop ongoing programs to educate members of the armed forces regarding the unacceptability and illegality of sexual harassment and assault and the sanctions imposed on violators; (4) implement an educational program for all members dealing with the prevention and risk reduction of sexual harassment and assault; (5) publicize their commitment against sexual harassment and assault by posting appropriate signs with phone numbers for victims to report incidents and obtain assistance; (6) reevaluate their existing methods of investigating and processing sexual harassment and assault complaints and consider alternative methods to provide effective enforcement; (7) reevaluate their existing sanctions to determine whether the sanctions serve as an effective deterrent; (8) determine whether adequate protections exist to ensure that members who report sexual harassment or assault do not experience retaliation and, if not, develop effective protections; and (9) protect members who report sexual harassment or assault against retaliation once a complaint is made and ensure that a subsequent investigation into the complainant's sexual orientation is not performed. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
102-hconres-356 102 hconres 356 Concerning the establishment of a United States-China Human Rights Commission. International Affairs 1992-08-11 1992-09-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 0 Calls on the President to enter into and report to the Congress on discussions with the Government of the People's Republic of China on the formation of a United States-China Bilateral Human Rights Commission. Requires the Commission to: (1) monitor compliance with multilateral and bilateral agreements and commitments in the area of human rights; (2) conduct a regular and systematic exchange of views on human rights matters; (3) serve as a vehicle for the resolution of cases of individuals imprisoned or discriminated against for political or religious belief, nationality, race, or sex; and (4) report periodically to the two governments on its activities. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
102-hconres-357 102 hconres 357 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to violations of internationally recognized human rights by the Government of Iraq. International Affairs 1992-08-11 1992-09-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] PA D Y000014 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Government of Iraq is committing massive human rights violations against its civilian population and obstructing international humanitarian relief efforts in its country, and these actions constitute flagrant violations of Security Council Resolution 688; (2) the President should seek the adoption of a Security Council resolution under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations authorizing appropriate actions to compel the Government of Iraq to comply with such resolution; (3) at the 47th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the President should support the recommendation of the Special Rapporteur of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights that a team of human rights monitors be sent to Iraq to investigate alleged violations of human rights and to remain in Iraq until the human rights situation improves drastically; and (4) the President should seek the adoption of a United Nations Security Council resolution authorizing the placement of human rights monitors in Iraq consistent with the recommendation of the Special Rapporteur. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-358 102 hconres 358 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the parties to the Middle East peace process should continue to work vigorously in the pursuit of a regional peace plan. International Affairs 1992-08-11 1992-09-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] MI D D000355 19 Commends all parties to the Middle East peace process. Expresses hope that the parties to the negotiations will advance proposals which provide for democratic elections as a foundation for common agreement on interim self-government, diplomatic recognition, territorial integrity, and a final status for the territories, and economic cooperation among all parties in the region. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-355 102 hconres 355 Concerning Israel's recent elections and the visit by Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin to the United States. International Affairs 1992-08-10 1992-08-13 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] FL D F000041 38 Congratulates the citizens of Israel on concluding fair and open democratic elections. Welcomes Prime Minister Rabin to the United States. Applauds his statements and actions encouraging active participation in the search for peace. Calls upon all parties in the region to actively and seriously engage in the peace process. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-354 102 hconres 354 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a United States guided missile cruiser should be named the "USS Pearl Harbor". Armed Forces and National Security 1992-08-06 1992-08-13 Executive Comment Requested from Navy. House Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45] CA R H000981 60 Expresses the sense of the Congress that a U.S. guided missile cruiser should be named the USS Pearl Harbor. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
102-hconres-353 102 hconres 353 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should assume a strong leadership role in implementing the decisions made at the Earth Summit by developing a national strategy to implement Agenda 21 and other Earth summit agreements through domestic policy and foreign policy, by cooperating with all countries to identify and initiate further agreements to protect the global environment, and by supporting and participating in a high-level United Nations Sustainable Development Commission. International Affairs 1992-08-05 1992-10-08 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-5] CA D P000197 63 Expresses the sense of the Congress that effective follow-up to achieve the goals of the agreements reached at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) will depend on the following actions by the President and the U.S. Government: (1) adoption of a national strategy for environmentally sustainable development, based on an extensive process of nationwide consultations with all interested organizations and individuals; (2) the Government encouraging and facilitating means for adopting individual Agenda 21 plans of action, including the establishment of local, county, State, business, and other boards and commissions for achieving sustainable development; (3) the President establishing an effective mechanism to plan, initiate, and coordinate U.S. policy for implementing Agenda 21; and (4) policies being formulated for foreign policy and assistance to help developing countries and for domestic actions to assure appropriate action to implement Agenda 21. Supports: (1) pursuing the research and policy initiatives urged in Agenda 21, including research on and creation of a policy framework for sustainable consumption and production patterns, identification of a strategy to eliminate or reduce subsidies for unsustainable natural resource exploitation, and improving pricing policies; (2) the Congress adopting a plan to reallocate savings from reduced defense spending to achieve its goals of global environmental protection and sustainable development over the next decade; and (3) the effective establishment of a high-level United Nations (UN) Commission on Sustainable Development. Urges the United States to encourage the Commission to call for periodic international meetings to continue the process toward developing and advancing international agreement to facilitate sustainable economic development. Calls on the President to: (1) urge and actively participate in multilateral efforts aimed at creating a more favorable international economic climate for developing countries to practice sustain… 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
102-hconres-352 102 hconres 352 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the desperate humanitarian crisis in Somalia and urging the deployment of United Nations security forces to assure that humanitarian relief gets to those most in need. International Affairs 1992-08-04 1992-08-05 Ordered to be Reported. House Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22] NY R G000212 20 Condemns the killing and destruction by the political factions in Somalia. Urges such factions to abide by the United Nations (UN) ceasefire and to allow the deployment of security forces to protect humanitarian relief deliveries and workers. Commends the efforts of UN Secretary-General Boutrous Ghali and his Special Envoy to Somalia, Ambassador Sahnoun. Pays tribute to the actions of relief agencies working in Somalia. Recognizes the July 27, 1992, statement of the President urging the UN to deploy a sufficient number of security forces to permit relief supplies to move into and within Somalia, and committing funds for such an effort. Calls upon: (1) the international community to immediately expand its relief efforts in Somalia; and (2) the President to work with the UN Security Council to deploy security forces immediately to assure that humanitarian relief gets to those most in need. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-351 102 hconres 351 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should award a medal of honor to Wayne T. Alderson in recognition of acts performed at the risk of his life and beyond the call of duty while serving in the United States Army during World War II. Private Legislation 1992-07-23 1992-08-04 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. House Rep. Santorum, Rick [R-PA-18] PA R S000059 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should award a medal of honor to a certain individual in recognition of acts performed while serving in the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
102-hconres-349 102 hconres 349 To express the sense of the Congress that Federal spending on civilian research and development should comprise 70 percent of total Federal research and development spending by fiscal year 1997. Science, Technology, Communications 1992-07-21 1992-07-21 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Sangmeister, George E. [D-IL-4] IL D S000056 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Federal civilian research and development spending should comprise 70 percent of total Federal research and development spending by FY 1997; and (2) by the year 2000, the United States should be unsurpassed in civilian research and development spending as a percentage of gross national product and should be the world leader in industrial and leading-edge technology development. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
102-hconres-350 102 hconres 350 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the dosage of the drug RU-486 seized from Leona Benten should be returned to her for her personal use under the supervision of her physician. Health 1992-07-21 1992-10-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. House Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] CO D S000142 21 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Treasury should release to Leona Benten the dosage of the drug RU-486 that was seized from her on July 1, 1992, for her personal use under the supervision of a physician of her choice. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
102-hconres-348 102 hconres 348 To commend the people of the Philippines for successfully conducting peaceful general elections and to congratulate Fidel Ramos for his election to the Presidency of the Philippines. International Affairs 1992-07-08 1992-08-05 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 8 Congratulates Fidel Ramos on his election to the Presidency of the Philippines. Commends the people of the Philippines for institutionalizing democratic government in their country by supporting peaceful and constitutional elections. Urges the President of the United States to support continued economic and political reform by the new Philippine Government. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
102-hconres-347 102 hconres 347 Concerning the process of democratization of Vietnam. International Affairs 1992-07-07 1992-07-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. House Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2] CO D S000462 26 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should support the process of nonviolent democratic reform in, and increase its support for Voice of America programming to, Vietnam; (2) the Secretary of State should declare U.S. support for the democratization of Vietnam and reaffirm that progress on the POW/MIA issue is critical to normalizing economic and diplomatic relations with the United States; and (3) the Administration should take the lead in mobilizing the United Nations, ASEAN, human rights organizations, and various other interested groups to work toward helping Vietnam reach free and democratic elections. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
102-hconres-343 102 hconres 343 Providing for an adjournment of the House from July 2 until July 7, 1992, an adjournment of the House from July 9 until July 21, 1992, and an adjournment or recess of the Senate from July 2 until July 20, 1992. Congress 1992-07-02 1992-07-02 Message on House action received in Senate. House Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] MD D H000874 0 Provides for: (1) an adjournment of the House of Representatives from July 2 until July 7, 1992, and from July 9 until July 21, 1992; and (2) an adjournment or recess of the Senate from July 2 or 3 until July 20, 1992. 2021-06-07T13:30:30Z  
102-hconres-344 102 hconres 344 Calling on the Secretary of Defense to complete a full investigation into alleged sexual harassment of women at the symposium of the Tailhook Association in September 1991. Armed Forces and National Security 1992-07-02 1992-07-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation. House Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] PA D K000319 100 Denounces the sexual misconduct that occurred at the annual Navy Tailhook Association symposium in September 1991. Calls on the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the ongoing Department of Defense investigation of such misconduct is full and uncompromising. Urges the Secretary of the Navy to recommend and initiate full disciplinary procedures against any culpable individuals. Recognizes the importance of equality of opportunity for women and men in the armed forces to achieving mutual respect between the sexes. Urges the Secretary of Defense to make available to female military personnel the same opportunities available to male personnel, to the extent consistent with the protection and security of the United States. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
102-hconres-345 102 hconres 345 Concerning declassification and release of information relating to United States military personnel held involuntarily in Indochina. Armed Forces and National Security 1992-07-02 1992-07-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8] IN D M000342 27 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Administration should expedite immediate declassification and release of all documents pertaining to reports or intelligence on U.S. military personnel and Americans involved in intelligence operations held against their will or listed as missing in action after the Vietnam War, Korean War, or World War II, unless such declassification would endanger national security or violate a commitment made to a missing individual or his or her family concerning the release of such information. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
102-hconres-346 102 hconres 346 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should not tender high-threat mail to air carriers for transportation on passenger flights until the recommendations of the Federal Aviation Administration's mail and cargo security study are implemented. Government Operations and Politics 1992-07-02 1992-07-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Operations and Services. House Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-14] NY R M000843 0 Declares that the Congress believes the U.S. Postal Service should not tender high-threat mail to air carriers for transportation on passenger flights until the recommendations of the Federal Aviation Administration's mail and cargo security study have been received and reviewed by the Congress and are implemented. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
102-hconres-340 102 hconres 340 Recognizing the accomplishments of the National Eye Institute. Health 1992-06-30 1992-07-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2] MI R P000574 19 Declares that the Congress: (1) recognizes the accomplishments of the National Eye Institute; (2) commends the Institute on its 25th anniversary; and (3) supports taxpayer education concerning the returns yielded by their investments in vision research. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
102-hconres-341 102 hconres 341 Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of a "Jump Start America" proposal to restore economic growth and prosperity, to retain and restore American jobs, and to balance the Federal budget. Economics and Public Finance 1992-06-30 1992-07-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18] OH D A000214 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should: (1) reduce by 60 percent, within two years, expenditures for foreign assistance; (2) enforce U.S. trade laws to restore employment and open foreign markets; (3) intitiate incentives to restore U.S. international competitiveness; (4) reduce Department of Defense spending and redirect the defense industrial structure to domestic needs; (5) rebuild U.S. infrastructure and develop new forms of transportation; (6) require host nations to assume the total costs of U.S. military presence; (7) recover uncollected taxes; (8) implement tax parity between domestic and foreign enterprises operating within the United States; (9) require full elimination of waste, fraud, abuse, and unnecessary spending in all branches of government within two years; (10) implement a program to protect U.S. natural resources from foreign exploitation by restricting ownership and limiting exportation; (11) establish a goal, by 2000, of providing comprehensive health care for all U.S. citizens; and (12) implement incentives for States to initiate training and work-fare programs for the unemployed and welfare recipients. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
102-hconres-342 102 hconres 342 Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be free and democratic elections in the West Bank and Gaza. International Affairs 1992-06-30 1992-07-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] WV D R000011 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that, to assure that elections in the West Bank and Gaza take place in an environment that is as free and democratic as possible: (1) freedom of speech and assembly, freedom of political expression and political party affiliation, freedom for candidates to campaign and have unimpeded access to printed and broadcast media, freedom of movement, guarantees of the physical security of candidates, and mass suffrage should be guaranteed; (2) the Palestinian population of East Jerusalem should be eligible to participate fully in such elections, with all such rights; (3) all Palestinian political prisoners, including those now held without charge, should be allowed to participate in the elections and those prisoners duly charged should be guaranteed a fair, speedy, and public trial; (4) the holding of elections should not be subject to preconditions that would prejudge the outcome of the elections process or of the peace negotiations; and (5) the Israeli Defense Forces and other security personnel should be redeployed away from civic centers, municipalities, and voting stations during the campaign and elections, Israeli settlers should be disarmed and their noninterference in the electoral process guaranteed, and there should be international observation of such process. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-339 102 hconres 339 Expressing continued support for the Taif Agreement which brought a negotiated end to the civil war in Lebanon, and for other purposes. International Affairs 1992-06-26 1992-06-26 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] MI D B000619 3 Expresses continuing support for the Taif Agreement (which ended Lebanon's 16-year civil war) as signed in 1989. Urges: (1) Syria to withdraw its armed forces to the gateway of the Bekaa Valley in September 1992, as required under such Agreement, as a prelude to complete withdrawal from Lebanon; (2) immediate consideration of alternatives to ensuring security in Beirut following the Syrian withdrawal; and (3) the Government of Lebanon to hold elections if they can be free and fair, conducted after the Syrian withdrawal without outside interference, and witnessed by international observers. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-338 102 hconres 338 Regarding broadcasting by Radio Free Europe to the former Yugoslavia. International Affairs 1992-06-25 1992-07-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] FL D F000041 2 Urges the Board for International Broadcasting to: (1) authorize RFE/RL, Incorporated to commence broadcast activity of Radio Free Europe to the successor states of Yugoslavia; and (2) ensure that such broadcast activity provides to the people of the region objective, balanced reporting of developments in the former Yugoslav states and international reaction to the situation in the former Yugoslavia, and that such new broadcasting service is adequately staffed with professional journalists constituting a fair representation of the major ethnic groups of the region. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-336 102 hconres 336 Calling for parallel actions to respond to reductions in strategic nuclear weapons announced by the Russian Federation. International Affairs 1992-06-23 1992-07-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. House Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6] WA D D000327 6 Applauds the conclusion of the Joint Understanding of June 17, 1992, between the United States and the Russian Federation, as a breakthrough in reversing the nuclear arms race. Urges the President to: (1) respond to President Yeltsin's initiative to deactivate SS-18 intercontinental ballistic missiles by taking parallel actions with U.S. strategic forces; (2) seek agreement with the Russian Federation to proceed with the mutual destruction of highly MIRVed land-based missiles as a first priority as soon as technically feasible; (3) consider parallel initiatives to accelerate the reduction of nuclear warheads on submarine-launched missiles; and (4) fully use funds provided by the Congress to assist in destruction or elimination of strategic nuclear arms in Russia and request any additional funds which may be required to secure the reduction of Russian nuclear force levels to those called for by the Joint Understanding by the year 2000. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-337 102 hconres 337 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the General Accounting Office should conduct a study of the economic impacts of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order No. 636 on residential, commercial, and other end-users of natural gas, and that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should refrain from processing restructuring proceedings pursuant to such order until 60 days after the completion of such study. Energy 1992-06-23 1992-07-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3] IA D N000003 11 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the General Accounting Office should study and report to the Congress on the economic impacts Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order No. 636 on the various classes and regions of natural gas end-users; and (2) FERC should refrain from processing restructuring proceedings pursuant to such Order until a certain period after such report is due. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hconres-334 102 hconres 334 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should take prompt diplomatic action to ensure that joint efforts by the United States and Mexico to combat illegal drug trafficking continue at the high level of cooperation that exists currently. International Affairs 1992-06-18 1992-06-18 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-5] AZ R K000306 15 Urges the President to take prompt diplomatic action to ensure that joint efforts by the United States and Mexico to combat illegal drug trafficking continue at the high level of cooperation that exists currently. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-335 102 hconres 335 Concerning the conflict in the former state of Yugoslavia. International Affairs 1992-06-18 1992-06-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. House Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-42] CA R R000409 4 Urges the President to express to the United Nations Security Council and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization the willingness of the United States to participate in any sanctioned joint military effort to end the aggression, terrorism, and transgression of human rights perpetrated on its neighbors by the communist Serbian regime in the former state of Yugoslavia. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-333 102 hconres 333 Concerning the crisis in Haiti. International Affairs 1992-06-17 1992-06-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16] NY D R000053 0 Urges the President to: (1) recall the U.S. Ambassador to Haiti; (2) order all U.S. persons to abide by the Organization of American States' embargo of Haiti; (3) appeal to the international community to abide by such embargo; (4) organize a massive humanitarian relief program to deliver emergency supplies of food and medicine to Haiti; (5) organize a civilian relief mission to supervise delivery of relief supplies and to monitor the safety of repatriated Haitian boat people and the treatment of Haitian civilians; and (6) appeal to Caribbean nations to share the burden of granting safe haven to the Haitian boat people and provide funds to assist such countries in doing so. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
102-hconres-332 102 hconres 332 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the governmental authorities of the independent states of the former Soviet Union should release certain information regarding the past activities of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, and for other purposes. International Affairs 1992-06-16 1992-06-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5] FL R M000350 3 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the governmental authorities of the independent states of the former Soviet Union should release for public viewing and for use by the U.S. Government information they have on the secret activities of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) since 1917, including acts of espionage and political subversion directed at the United States or its allies, the current activities and assets of the CPSU, links with and support for terrorist groups, and relevant information regarding the former Soviet Union's knowledge of or involvement with American POW/MIAs. Declares that the Congress would have grave reservations in providing financial assistance to any of such states before such information is provided and before the U.S. Government is assured that such funds will not be used either for purposes other than those for which they are provided or to support the CPSU. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
102-hconres-331 102 hconres 331 Authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. Government Operations and Politics 1992-06-10 1992-06-24 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] MD D H000874 6 Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor a free public event, soap box derby races, on the Capitol grounds on July 11, 1992. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
102-hconres-330 102 hconres 330 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should develop and implement a comprehensive program to prevent further transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus and improve treatment for individuals who are infected with the virus. Health 1992-06-05 1992-07-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] IN R B001149 2 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Federal Government should develop and implement a comprehensive program to prevent transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus and improve treatment for infected individuals; and (2) the program should include mandatory routine testing of all U.S. residents between 14 and 55 years old, contract tracing, protection of infected individuals' civil rights, health care delivery reforms, scientific research, a national public education campaign, and Federal criminal penalties for knowingly transmitting the virus. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
102-hconres-329 102 hconres 329 Entitled: "National Referendum on the Budget". Economics and Public Finance 1992-06-04 1992-06-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] MD D M000687 1 Requires the Congress to take certain measures toward a national referendum on balancing the budget. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
102-hconres-328 102 hconres 328 Providing for the printing of the book entitled "Year of the American Indian, 1992: Congressional Recognition and Appreciation" as a House document. Congress 1992-06-03 1992-07-08 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] NC D R000436 52 Provides for the printing as a House document of the book entitled "Year of the American Indian, 1992: Congressional Recognition and Appreciation." 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
102-hconres-327 102 hconres 327 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding visionary art as a national treasure and regarding the American Visionary Art Museum as a national repository and educational center for visionary art. Arts, Culture, Religion 1992-05-28 1992-05-28 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. House Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] MD D C000141 6 Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding: (1) visionary art as a national treasure; and (2) the American Visionary Art Museum as a national repository and educational center for such art. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
102-hconres-325 102 hconres 325 Concerning the establishment of a bilateral commission of the environment between the United States and Mexico. International Affairs 1992-05-27 1992-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness. House Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3] OR D W000779 9 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) reach agreement with Mexico on the creation of a bilateral commission to raise and distribute money for development of environmental protection infrastructure and cleanup projects along the U.S.-Mexican border, not later than the date of enactment of legislation implementing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); and (2) enter into an agreement with Mexico, as part of NAFTA, in which each country would make a commitment to enforce environmental laws and to submit annual public reports on their enforcement practices and records. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
102-hconres-326 102 hconres 326 To express the sense of the Congress that the United States Trade Representative must negotiate a tough but fair multilateral trade agreement regarding steel products. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1992-05-27 1992-06-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. House Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21] IL D C000794 14 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States Trade Representative must negotiate a multilateral trade agreement that: (1) provides the U.S. steel industry with a level of protection equal to that enforced under the Steel Import Stabilization Act; and (2) does not include provisions that would weaken U.S. antidumping or countervailing duty laws. Urges the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission to process expeditiously, while ensuring enforcement of relevant statutes and regulations, any petitions filed by domestic producers regarding unfair steel trade practices. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
102-hconres-324 102 hconres 324 Expressing the sense of the Congress that women's soccer should be a medal sport at the 1996 centennial Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia. Sports and Recreation 1992-05-26 1992-06-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] VA D M000933 19 Expresses the sense of the Congress that women's soccer should be a medal sport at the 1996 centennial Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-323 102 hconres 323 Providing for an adjournment of the House from Thursday, May 21, 1992 to Tuesday, May 26, 1992 and an adjournment or recess of the Senate from Thursday, May 21, 1992 or Friday, May 22, 1992 until Monday, June 1, 1992. Congress 1992-05-21 1992-05-21 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] SC D D000267 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from May 21 until May 26, 1992, and a recess or adjournment of the Senate from May 21 or 22 until June 1, 1992. 2021-06-02T13:57:24Z  
102-hconres-321 102 hconres 321 Expressing the support of the Congress for the 1992 reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Native Americans 1992-05-20 1992-06-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Thomas, Craig [R-WY-At Large] WY R T000162 8 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Indian Health Care Improvement Act is the cornerstone of U.S. efforts to: (1) improve the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives; (2) maintain a high quality and cost effective health care system; and (3) provide a framework within which American Indians and Alaska Natives can participate in health care decisions affecting their communities. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
102-hconres-322 102 hconres 322 Relating to debt collection from Members of Congress and congressional employees. Congress 1992-05-20 1992-07-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. House Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-40] CA R C000830 23 Authorizes and instructs the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the majority leader of the Senate, and the appropriate agents of the Congress to cooperate fully with the Internal Revenue Service and the Defense Manpower Data Center in their efforts to match Government employee names and Social Security numbers with computerized bad debt records, among other ways by providing computer tapes for Members of Congress and their staff for use in such computer matches as part of the debt collection effort. Directs the Congress to comply voluntarily with the provisions of the Federal Debt Collection Act of 1982, so that the law applies to Members of Congress and their staff as it applies to executive branch and judicial branch employees. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
102-hconres-320 102 hconres 320 Declaring the ratification of the proposed amendment to the Constitution relating to compensation for Representatives and Senators. Law 1992-05-19 1992-05-21 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. House Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] TX D B000880 0 Declares that the proposed amendment to the Constitution providing that no law varying the compensation for Members of Congress shall take effect until an election of Representatives has intervened, has been ratified by a sufficient number of States and has become a part of the Constitution. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
102-hconres-318 102 hconres 318 To urge a resumption of the Cyprus peace talks and to encourage support for United Nations peace initiatives regarding Cyprus. International Affairs 1992-05-12 1992-06-02 Executive Comment Requested from State. House Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] MI R B000890 3 Commends the Government of Cyprus and President Vassiliou for the assurances given and the cooperation extended to the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) and his representatives in efforts to reach agreement on the Cyprus problem. Urges the administration: (1) and all parties concerned with such problem, especially Turkey, to support the UN Secretary General and Security Council in the effort to achieve progress in the negotiations; and (2) to intensify its efforts in support of the Secretary General in his search for a negotiated solution. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-319 102 hconres 319 Declaring that the amendment to the Constitution of the United States, prohibiting the altering of compensation of Senators and Representatives without an intervening election of Representatives, is valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution of the United States. Law 1992-05-12 1992-05-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. House Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6] AL D E000201 2 Declares the proposed amendment to the Constitution that prohibits the alteration of the compensation of Members of Congress until an election of Representatives has intervened to be valid and a part of the Constitution. 2021-06-02T13:57:23Z  
102-hconres-317 102 hconres 317 Declaring the ratification of the twenty-seventh article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Law 1992-05-11 1992-05-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. House Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8] OH R B000589 38 Declares the 27th article of amendment to the Constitution, providing that no law varying the compensation for the services of Members of Congress shall take effect until an election of Representatives has intervened, to be part of the Constitution. 2021-06-02T13:57:23Z  
102-hconres-316 102 hconres 316 Concerning the 25th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. International Affairs 1992-05-06 1992-05-18 Executive Comment Requested from State. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 132 Congratulates the residents of Jerusalem and the peopole of Israel on the 25th anniversary of the reunification of that city. Urges that: (1) Jerusalem remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected; and (2) the President and Secretary of State issue an unequivocal statement in support of such principle. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-315 102 hconres 315 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to certain proposals of the Environmental Protection Agency to require centralized motor vehicle emissions inspection at facilities which provide no other services. Environmental Protection 1992-05-05 1992-05-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] NY R S000675 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Congress disapproves of promulgation by the Environmental Protection Agency of any rule under the Clean Air Act which would provide that the only allowable way for States to comply with requirements for vehicle emission inspection and maintenance programs is to establish centralized emission inspection facilities and facilities for emission inspection which provide no other services. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hconres-314 102 hconres 314 Expressing the sense of the Congress that long-term care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by the Congress. Health 1992-04-30 1992-05-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] UT D O000156 4 Declares that long-term care services should be available to all who need them regardless of age or income and any health care reform legislation passed by the Congress should include long-term care benefits. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
102-hconres-312 102 hconres 312 Authorizing the 1992 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. Government Operations and Politics 1992-04-29 1992-05-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 0 Permits the 1992 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
102-hconres-313 102 hconres 313 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should not recognize the government of the former Yugoslavian Republic under the name Macedonia. International Affairs 1992-04-29 1992-05-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-9] NY D M000117 4 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should not recognize the Government of the former Yugoslavian Republic of Skopje until that Government adopts constitutional and political guarantees ensuring that it has no territorial claims toward Greece and refrains from the use of the name Republic of Macedonia. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-311 102 hconres 311 Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, paying tribute to the United States-Australian relationship, and reaffirming the importance of cooperation between the United States and Australia within the region. International Affairs 1992-04-28 1992-05-07 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] NY D S000673 3 Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea by: (1) paying tribute to the U.S.-Australian relationship; (2) reaffirming the importance of U.S.-Australian security cooperation; and (3) expressing support for continued U.S.-Australian cooperation on economic and security issues in Asia and the Pacific. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
102-hconres-308 102 hconres 308 Condemning the involvement of the military regime in Burma, also known as the Union of Myanmar, in the ongoing, horrifying abuses of human rights, the trafficking of illicit drugs, and the mass transfer of military arms. International Affairs 1992-04-09 1992-04-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22] NY R G000212 3 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) seek an international arms embargo against the military regime of Burma (Myanmar) until power has been transferred to a legitimate, democratically elected government; and (2) instruct the Secretary of State to call for an end to China's military transfers to the Government of Burma until such time as all political prisoners are unconditionally released, martial law is lifted, and the results of the May 1990 elections are fully implemented. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
102-hconres-309 102 hconres 309 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Canadian quota regime on chicken imports should be removed as part of the Uruguay Round and North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations and that Canada's imposition of quotas on United States processed chicken violates Article XI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1992-04-09 1992-04-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. House Rep. Bunning, Jim [R-KY-4] KY R B001066 19 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) as part of the Uruguay Round and North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations, negotiate tariffication of Canada's chicken supply management system and the elimination of processed chicken from Canada's Import Control List; (2) seek the elimination of new duties imposed by Canada on chicken imports in accordance with the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement; and (3) oppose any Canadian activity which results in lost sales for U.S. chicken exporters and restricts U.S. access to Canadian markets. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
102-hconres-310 102 hconres 310 To express the sense of the Congress that current natural gas economic or market demand "prorationing" policies being considered by several states are contrary to the public interest of the citizens of the United States of America. Energy 1992-04-09 1992-05-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] NY D S000124 12 Expresses the sense of the Congress that market demand "prorationing" policies being considered by several States are not in the best interests of the American people, and urges that such policies be abandoned before more stringent measures are adopted. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hconres-306 102 hconres 306 Condemning the extraconstitutional and antidemocratic actions of President Fujimori of Peru. International Affairs 1992-04-08 1992-04-09 An objection was heard to the unanimous consent request to consider the measure. House Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] NY D W000258 26 Condemns the extraconstitutional and anti-democratic actions of President Fujimori in Peru. Commends President Bush for his condemnation of such actions and suspension of U.S. assistance. Calls on: (1) President Fujimori to immediately restore the democratically-elected Congress, the judiciary, civil liberties, and a free and independent news media, to release political detainees, and to ensure respect for human rights; (2) the President to continue the suspension of U.S. assistance and seek to delay approval of any international loans for Peru until civilian democratic government is restored and to consider further actions to encourage such restoration; and (3) the Organization of American States to adopt measures that will help restore democracy in Peru. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-307 102 hconres 307 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should extend for a period of one year the 90-day moratorium on new unnecessary federal regulations. Government Operations and Politics 1992-04-08 1992-04-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. Ewing, Thomas W. [R-IL-15] IL R E000282 88 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should extend for one year the 90-day moratorium on new unnecessary Federal regulations ordered in the President's Memorandum on Reducing the Burden of Government Regulations, dated January 28, 1992. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
102-hconres-305 102 hconres 305 Commending the people of Albania for their successful democratic election, urging the acceleration of market reforms in Albania, urging the President to expedite the negotiation of a commercial agreement with Albania, and urging an increase of aid to Albania. International Affairs 1992-04-07 1992-06-03 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3] KS R M000684 14 Commends the people of Albania for the successful democratic election that was held on March 22, 1992. Urges: (1) the newly-elected Albanian Government to accelerate market reforms and complete the establishment of democratic institutions; (2) the President to take steps to increase trade opportunities between the United States and Albania; (3) increased humanitarian assistance to Albania, especially emergency shipment of basic food commodities; and (4) that priority be given to helping the Albanian agricultural sector provide adequate food supplies. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
102-hconres-304 102 hconres 304 Expressing the sense of the Congress that access to health care is a fundamental right of every person in the United States. Health 1992-04-03 1992-04-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] UT D O000156 8 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that access to health care is a fundamental right of every person in the United States. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
102-hconres-303 102 hconres 303 Authorizing the presentation of a program on the Capitol grounds in connection with National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Government Operations and Politics 1992-04-02 1992-04-09 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 123. House Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] NJ D R000383 0 Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the National Fitness Leaders Association, to present a program on the Capitol grounds, on May 2, 1992, in connection with National Physical Fitness and Sports Month to be known as the Great American Workout. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
102-hconres-301 102 hconres 301 Urging that the United States and its United Nations allies take necessary and timely actions to demonstrate that further Iraqi evasions of the Persian Gulf war cease-fire terms regarding the destruction of its weapons of mass destruction will not be tolerated. International Affairs 1992-04-01 1992-05-12 Favorable Executive Comment Received from State. House Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-13] FL R G000336 30 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Iraq must not be allowed to ignore with impunity the decisions of the United Nations (UN) Security Council expressed in resolutions pertaining to the Gulf War ceasefire and the requests of the UN Special Commission on Iraq and the International Atomic Energy Agency pertaining to such resolutions; and (2) the United States and its allies should take all necessary actions, including the selective use of military strikes, to demonstrate that further Iraqi evasions of the ceasefire will not be tolerated. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-302 102 hconres 302 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding communities making the transition to "Hunger-Free" status. Agriculture and Food 1992-04-01 1992-10-09 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] OH D H000074 3 Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding community efforts to coordinate and deliver food resources and services to needy residents. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
102-hconres-299 102 hconres 299 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Kurds in northern Iraq. International Affairs 1992-03-26 1992-06-15 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1] NV D B000462 6 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States should seek Turkish permission to extend beyond June 1992 the agreement that permits the stationing of U.S. military forces in southern Turkey for purposes of Operation Provide Comfort (the relief effort for the Kurds); (2) the Government of Turkey should respond positively to such a request; (3) the United Nations' presence in northern Iraq should be extended; (4) the United States and the international community should attach high priority to persuading the Government of Iraq to lift the economic boycott of northern Iraq; and (5) the United States should continue to support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States, and the internationally recognized human rights of all peoples, in the region. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
102-hconres-300 102 hconres 300 Recognizing the commitment of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Girlstown U.S.A. to raising young people, many of who are from broken homes. Private Legislation 1992-03-26 1992-05-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Sarpalius, Bill [D-TX-13] TX D S000066 0 Recognizes the commitment of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Girlstown U.S.A. to raising young people, many from broken homes, without the financial support of any religious or governmental organization. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
102-hconres-298 102 hconres 298 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Vatican should recognize the State of Israel and should establish diplomatic relations with that country. International Affairs 1992-03-24 1992-04-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] OH D F000059 101 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Vatican should grant recognition to and establish diplomatic relations with Israel. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-297 102 hconres 297 Condemning the bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires. International Affairs 1992-03-20 1992-06-03 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3] KS R M000684 70 Condemns the March 17, 1992, bombing of the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Declares that the U.S. Government should continue to cooperate fully with the Governments of Argentina and Israel in identifying and bringing to justice all of the individuals responsible. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
102-hconres-296 102 hconres 296 Expressing the sense of the Congress that equitable mental health care benefits must be included in any health care reform legislation passed by the Congress. Health 1992-03-19 1992-04-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5] OR D K000312 146 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that any legislation passed by the Congress to address American health care needs must include coverage for mental disorders. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
102-hconres-295 102 hconres 295 Concerning the appointment of a special envoy to Northern Ireland. International Affairs 1992-03-18 1992-03-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] MA D K000110 32 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should appoint a special envoy to be personally and actively involved in bringing a solution to the conflict in Northern Ireland. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-294 102 hconres 294 Relative to the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. International Affairs 1992-03-16 1992-03-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] NY R S000675 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the international security situation has undergone radical change and that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) should adapt to this new environment. Requests the President to open discussions with the heads of state of NATO's various member states, with a view to adapting the alliance to current realities. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-292 102 hconres 292 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to United States participation in the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). International Affairs 1992-03-12 1992-04-08 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] FL D F000041 37 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) play a strong role in cooperating with other governments to prepare for a successful United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Brazil in 1992; and (2) seek to develop international agreements to enhance global environmental protection and encourage the use of sustainable development practices for signature at UNCED. Urges the President to support: (1) an international convention to reduce the threat of global climatic change; (2) the development of a global strategy and action plan to conserve biological diversity; (3) principles that provide for the international protection, growth, and sustainable use of mature forests; (4) the creation of an International Northern Forests Organization (to study the linkages among international trade in forest products, the management of northern forests, and the regional and global environment in order to assist member countries in the development of sustainable forest management policis); (5) policies and agreements that encourage the development of renewable sources of energy and energy-efficient technology with priority to developing more efficient transportation systems; (6) the implementation of the Montreal Guidelines for Protection of Marine Environment Against Pollution from Land-Based Sources; (7) programs to ensure the efficient and equitable use of fresh water resources with priority to the promotion of water conservation and demand management programs; (8) the acceleration of international efforts to reduce the emission of and phase out chemicals that deplete the ozone layer; (9) efforts to strengthen the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Shipments of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal; (10) voluntary measures for financing UNCED agenda initiatives that integrate environmental projects and considerations with comprehensive developmental goals and that meet the concerns of developing countries; (11) new voluntary multilateral measures to provide assistance … 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-293 102 hconres 293 Congratulating the government and people of Venezuela on their demonstrated commitment to a broad-based and enduring democracy, and commending the agreement between the Accion Democratica and COPEI parties to form a cabinet of national unity. International Affairs 1992-03-12 1992-03-20 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] FL D F000041 9 Congratulates: (1) the people of Venezuela on their commitment to democracy; (2) the Accion Democratica and COPEI parties on their agreement to form a cabinet of national unity; and (3) President Carlos Andres Perez on his actions to address the need for constitutional and judicial reform. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to pursue close relations only with representative, freely elected democratic governments throughout the hemisphere. Pledges to Venezuela and its people the support of the United States. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
102-hconres-290 102 hconres 290 Authorizing the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol by the American Ex-Prisoners of War for a ceremony in recognition of National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. Government Operations and Politics 1992-03-11 1992-03-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 0 Authorizes the American Ex-Prisoners of War to use the Capitol rotunda for a specified ceremony in recognition of National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
102-hconres-291 102 hconres 291 Concerning bilateral relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. International Affairs 1992-03-11 1992-03-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-42] CA R R000409 1 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that complete normalization of relations between the United States and Vietnam should not take place until: (1) article four of the Vietnamese constitution (guaranteeing the permanent rule of the Communist Party of Vietnam) is repealed; (2) all Vietnamese regulations, codes, and constitutional provisions prohibiting free expression, association, or religious worship are eliminated; and (3) the Vietnamese Government and the Communist Party of Vietnam make formal commitments to permit free and fair elections under international supervision. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
102-hconres-288 102 hconres 288 Placing numerical and funding limitations on certain employee positions in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress 1992-03-05 1992-03-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Accounts. House Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5] OK R E000077 0 Prohibits: (1) the number of personal staff positions available to each Member of Congress from exceeding the number of positions available at the end of the First Session of the 102d Congress; and (2) the number of employee positions or amount of funding for them available to a House or Senate committee from exceeding 70 percent of the number of positions or funding available at the end of the First Session of the 102d Congress. Mandates phase-in of such limitations so that one-third of the required reductions shall be achieved in each of the three sessions of the Congress beginning with the First Session of the 103d Congress. Prohibits involuntary separations of employees to carry out this Act, except to the extent no other method will permit timely compliance. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
102-hconres-289 102 hconres 289 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the environmental cleanup of military installations should be a priority use of savings resulting from reductions in defense spending so that such installations can be made available for civilian use in the future. Armed Forces and National Security 1992-03-05 1992-03-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities. House Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] PA R G000121 4 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the environmental cleanup of military installations should be a priority use of savings resulting from reductions in defense spending so that such installations can be made available for civilian use in the future. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
102-hconres-287 102 hconres 287 Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997. Economics and Public Finance 1992-03-02 1992-05-22 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] CA D P000047 0 Establishes the congressional budget for FY 1993 and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY 1994 through 1997. Sets forth recommended budgetary levels of Federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits, public debt, new direct loan obligations, new primary loan guarantee commitments, and new secondary loan guarantee commitments. Displays certain budgetary levels for purposes of: (1) comparison with the maximum deficit amount under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, for enforcement of this resolution; and (2) excluding the receipts and disbursements of the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund. Sets forth the amounts of increase in the public debt subject to limitation and the balances of the Federal retirement trust funds for FY 1993 through 1997. Displays, for enforcement purposes in the Senate, the levels of Social Security trust fund revenues and outlays for FY 1993 through 1997. Specifies the funding of major functional categories. Expresses the sense of the Congress that measures to control the growth of health care costs should be included by the committees of jurisdiction in any comprehensive health care package that they report. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Government should sell assets; and (2) amounts realized from such sales will not recur on an annual basis and do not reduce the demand for credit. Allows budget authority and outlay allocations for legislation that increases funding for certain purposes when legislation has been reported that will not, if enacted, increase the deficit for FY 1993 through 1997. Describes such purposes as funding: (1) to improve the health and nutrition of children and to provide for services to protect children and strengthen families; (2) for economic growth initiatives for unemployment compensation and related programs; (3) to make continuing improvements in ongoing health care programs or to begin phasing-in health insurance coverage for all Americans; (4) to improve educational opportunities for individuals at the early … 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
102-hconres-284 102 hconres 284 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should pursue a multilateral initiative designed to bring to justice those responsible for the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21, 1988. International Affairs 1992-02-27 1992-03-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] OH D F000059 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) continue his efforts to pursue all those responsible for the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland; (2) take appropriate steps in the United Nations (UN) Security Council to secure UN support in enforcing economic sanctions against Libya if the Libyan Government refuses to comply fully with UN Security Council Resolution 731; (3) consider specified sanctions against Libya, to be implemented on a multilateral basis, such as banning the sale of all equipment and related technology used by the Libyan oil industry; (4) direct all appropriate U.S. agencies to continue to investigate the bombing to identify all individuals and governments responsible, bring responsible parties to justice, and seek compensation for the families of the victims; and (5) take necessary steps to fully implement the requirements of the Aviation Security Improvement Act of 1990. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
102-hconres-285 102 hconres 285 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President has the authority to, and should, implement the indexation of the basis of assets for purposes of determining the amount of gain which is subject to taxation. Taxation 1992-02-27 1992-02-27 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] OH R G000210 39 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President has the authority to, and should, implement the indexation of the basis of assets for purposes of determining the amount of gain which is subject to taxation. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  

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