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103-hconres-318 103 hconres 318 Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to the slaughter of Greek civilians in Kalavryta, Greece, during the Second World War. International Affairs 1994-11-29 1994-11-29 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] NJ D P000034 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the victims of the slaughter of Greek civilians in Kalavryta, Greece, during World War II should be honored and remembered and that the United States should renew its commitment to ending tyranny and bigotry. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-319 103 hconres 319 To express the sense of Congress regarding regulation of mercury hazardous waste, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1994-11-29 1994-12-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5] MN D S000005 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency should not exempt mercury hazardous wastes from hazardous waste regulation but should adopt waste management policies and rules that seek to minimize all releases of mercury into the environment while encouraging the recycling of mercury-containing fluorescent lamps and other mercury-containing devices. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
103-hconres-313 103 hconres 313 Providing for a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 21. Congress 1994-10-07 1994-10-08 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. House Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] CA R T000188 0 Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 21 (designating certain lands in the California desert as wilderness and establishing the Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Mojave National Parks). 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
103-hconres-314 103 hconres 314 Providing for the printing of a collection of statements made in tribute to Representative Jamie L. Whitten. Congress 1994-10-07 1994-10-12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] MS D M000865 0 Provides for the printing of a collection of statements made in tribute to Representative Jamie L. Whitten as a House document. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
103-hconres-315 103 hconres 315 Providing an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Congress 1994-10-07 1994-10-07 Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14788) House Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] MD D H000874 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from October 7 until November 29, 1994, and a recess or adjournment of the Senate on any day from October 7 through 14 until November 30, 1994. Provides for an adjournment sine die of the House on November 29, 1994, and of the Senate on December 1, 1994. 2021-06-02T19:14:12Z  
103-hconres-316 103 hconres 316 Declaring the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of racial quotas and statistics in connection with death penalty cases. Crime and Law Enforcement 1994-10-07 1994-10-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. House Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] CT R F000348 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that racial quotas and statistics should not be used to determine whether or not to impose the death penalty. 2021-06-02T19:14:12Z  
103-hconres-317 103 hconres 317 To express the sense of Congress that the President, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Commerce must take all appropriate and necessary steps to eliminate, through international agreements or otherwise, restrictive foreign shipping practices which restrain or prevent U.S. flag vessels from fair and equitable participation in the transportation of motor vehicles into the United States. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1994-10-07 1994-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and Environment. House Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] IL D L000342 1 Urges the President, the United States Trade Representative, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Commerce to take appropriate steps to: (1) eliminate, through international agreements, restrictive foreign shipping practices which restrain U.S.-flag carriers from equitable participation in the ocean transportation of imported motor vehicles into the United States from countries that export more than 50,000 motor vehicles to the United States; (2) increase the number of U.S.-flag vessels owned by U.S. citizens that transport such vehicles in foreign commerce; and (3) report to the Congress on the steps taken and progress made. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hconres-309 103 hconres 309 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 1994-10-06 1994-10-06 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 0 Declares that: (1) 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; (2) such program should focus on how best to locate and repair that proportion of the fleet that causes the majority of pollution; and (3) States should adopt the most cost-effective method of locating and fixing gross polluters. States that EPA regulations under such Act should: (1) 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; and (2) require States to compile information gained through methods of on-road testing. States 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  
103-hconres-310 103 hconres 310 Expressing the sense of the Congress that any comprehensive health care reform legislation that is enacted should not take effect until the legislation is approved through a national referendum. Health 1994-10-06 1994-10-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Browder, Glen [D-AL-3] AL D B000897 0 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that health care reform legislation that is enacted should not take effect until approved in a national referendum. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hconres-311 103 hconres 311 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the percentage of United States Armed Forces participating in the United Nations-led peacekeeping force in Haiti should not exceed the annual percentage assessed the United States by the United Nations for contributions to finance the peacekeeping activities of the United Nations. International Affairs 1994-10-06 1994-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. House Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] CA D F000030 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the percentage of U.S. armed forces participating in the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping force in Haiti should be no higher than the percentage assessed the United States for contributions to finance UN peacekeeping activities for the year in which such force becomes operational. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
103-hconres-312 103 hconres 312 To honor the United States military astronauts who flew to the Moon while on duty with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Armed Forces and National Security 1994-10-06 1994-10-17 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. House Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] TX D H000067 0 Promotes seven former astronauts who flew Apollo missions to the moon while serving on active military duty to the rank of Major General in the Air Force. Promotes eight such astronauts to the rank of Rear Admiral in the Navy. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
103-hconres-307 103 hconres 307 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States position on the disinsection of aircraft at the 11th meeting of the Facilitation Division of the International Civil Aviation Organization. Transportation and Public Works 1994-10-05 1994-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. delegation to the spring 1995 meeting of the facilitation division of the International Civil Aviation Organization should seek: (1) to amend the Convention on International Civil Aviation to end aircraft disinsection practices that threaten the health of aircraft passengers and crew; and (2) the support and cosponsorship of other member nations of the organization for that amendment. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
103-hconres-308 103 hconres 308 Concerning the removal of Russian troops from the independent nation of Moldova. International Affairs 1994-10-05 1994-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] MD D H000874 1 Urges: (1) the Government of the Russian Federation to adhere to the provisions of the agreement for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Moldova initialed on August 10, 1994; and (2) the Administration to continue to use every appropriate opportunity, including multilateral and bilateral diplomacy, to secure removal of Russian military forces from Moldova. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-306 103 hconres 306 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should pursue negotiations with Russia as quickly as possible to achieve a START III agreement that reduces the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads to the lowest possible level, and no more than 2,000 each for the United States and Russia. International Affairs 1994-10-04 1994-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1] OR D F000434 13 Commends President Clinton and Russian President Yeltsin for agreeing in the summit that was held on September 27-28, 1994, to deactivate enough nuclear forces, once START II is ratified, to reach the levels provided years earlier than the treaty requires and to intensify dialogue regarding further reductions of remaining nuclear forces. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) pursue negotiations with Russia as quickly as possible to achieve a START III agreement that reduces the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads to the lowest possible level, but in no case more than 2,000 each for the United States and Russia; (2) discuss with other countries with nuclear capabilities the possibility of future negotiations to reduce the levels of nuclear weapons; and (3) initiate negotiations with Russia to seek to dismantle all tactical nuclear weapons in the Russian and U.S. arsenals. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-304 103 hconres 304 Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of the bill S. 1312. Congress 1994-10-03 1994-10-12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] MT D W000520 1 Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1312 (Pension Annuitants Protection Act of 1993). 2021-06-02T19:14:09Z  
103-hconres-305 103 hconres 305 Expressing the sense of Congress that the total amount appropriated for fiscal year 1996 for defense programs should not exceed the amount appropriated for those programs for fiscal year 1995 reduced by 10 percent. Armed Forces and National Security 1994-10-03 1994-10-06 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. House Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1] OR D F000434 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the total amount appropriated for FY 1996 for national defense programs should not exceed $236.43 billion (such amount representing a ten percent reduction from the FY 1995 amount). 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
103-hconres-300 103 hconres 300 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the commonwealth option presented in the Puerto Rican plebiscite of November 14, 1993. Government Operations and Politics 1994-09-30 1994-11-21 Referred to the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the changes to the political relationship between Puerto Rico and the United States described in the commonwealth option of the Puerto Rico plebiscite of November 14, 1993, would provide to U.S. citizens who are residents of Puerto Rico the Federal benefits of U.S. citizens living in the States without the concomitant responsibilities; (2) the commonwealth formula presented in such plebiscite is not an economically or politically viable alternative to the current self-governing, unincorporated territorial status of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (3) the unalterable bilateral pact that such formula purposes as the vehicle for the permanent union of Puerto Rico with the United States is not a constitutionally viable alternative to the current status of that Commonwealth. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
103-hconres-301 103 hconres 301 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding entitlements. Economics and Public Finance 1994-09-30 1994-10-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. Orton, Bill [D-UT-3] UT D O000108 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that current trends in entitlement spending are not sustainable and Congress must act to resolve the long-term imbalance of the entitlement promises and available funds to ensure that today's debt does not fall unfairly on America's children. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
103-hconres-302 103 hconres 302 Urging the President to promote political stability in Tajikistan through efforts to encourage political resolution of the conflict and respect for human rights and through the provision of humanitarian assistance and, subject to certain conditions, economic assistance. International Affairs 1994-09-30 1994-10-08 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 2 Expresses concerns that nomination, registration, and voting procedures are inadequate to ensure that elections in Tajikistan will be free and fair. Calls for any peacekeeping activities in Tajikistan to be conducted in full conformity with United Nations and international peacekeeping norms and practices. Calls upon the President to: (1) support existing efforts at national reconciliation in Tajikistan; (2) seek to obtain full respect by the Government of Tajikistan for basic freedoms and internationally recognized human rights; (3) maintain support for humanitarian assistance to the people of Tajikistan; (4) urge the international community to make similar commitments; (5) seek to ensure that a substantial portion of assistance provided to Tajikistan is channeled through nongovernmental organizations; and (6) seek to ensure that economic assistance is provided directly to such Government only if it is making significant progress in protecting and facilitating the activities of human rights groups, promoting democratic development, participating in and otherwise facilitating conflict resolution efforts, terminating interference in the nonviolent activities of the political opposition, allowing the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit prisoners in accordance with its mandate, participating in and otherwise facilitating the compilation of a list of all those who have been extrajudicially executed or have disappeared, and facilitating the protection and reintegration of returnees. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
103-hconres-303 103 hconres 303 Concerning commencement of all-party talks to seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Northern Ireland. International Affairs 1994-09-30 1994-10-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] MA D K000110 33 Expresses the sense of the Congress that Prime Minister John Major and the Government of the United Kingdom should work with the Government of Ireland to commence all-party talks relating to the conflict in Northern Ireland as soon as possible. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-298 103 hconres 298 Providing for the printing of the book entitled "Members of the United States House of Representatives: A Historical Bibliography". Congress 1994-09-27 1994-09-27 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 0 Provides for the printing as a House document of the book entitled "Members of the United States House of Representatives: A Historical Bibliography," prepared by the Office of the Historian of the House of Representatives. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
103-hconres-299 103 hconres 299 Authorizing the printing of the book entitled "Hispanic Americans in Congress". Congress 1994-09-27 1994-10-12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16] NY D S000248 17 Requires the printing of the book entitled "Hispanic Americans in Congress" as a House document. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
103-hconres-297 103 hconres 297 Expressing the sense of the Congress that President Clinton should ask for the resignation of Joycelyn Elders as Surgeon General of the Public Health Service. Government Operations and Politics 1994-09-26 1994-10-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] FL R S000822 8 Expresses the sense of the Congress that President Clinton should ask for the resignation of Joycelyn Elders as Surgeon General of the Public Health Service. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
103-hconres-296 103 hconres 296 Commemorating the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. International Affairs 1994-09-23 1994-10-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 35 Declares that the Congress: (1) recognizes October 2, 1994, as the 125th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi; (2) commends his unique role in establishing the state of India and its democratic institutions; and (3) congratulates his leadership, which has enhanced the friendship between the United States and India. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
103-hconres-293 103 hconres 293 Providing for the printing of the book entitled "History of the United States House of Representatives". Congress 1994-09-22 1994-10-12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] NC D R000436 0 Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the book entitled "History of the United States House of Representatives" as a House document. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
103-hconres-294 103 hconres 294 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Department of Housing and Urban Development should not interfere with the exercise of the right of free speech, the right of free association, or the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1994-09-22 1994-09-22 Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs. House Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] IA R L000169 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Housing and Urban Development should not interfere with the exercise of the right of free speech, the right of free association, or the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
103-hconres-295 103 hconres 295 To express the sense of the Congress of the United States that the United States should actively seek compliance by all countries with the conservation and management measures for Atlantic bluefin tuna adopted by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1994-09-22 1994-10-08 Referred to the Committee on Commerce. House Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] MA D S001040 3 Declares the sense of the Congress regarding: (1) conservation and management of Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea; (2) U.S. opposition to further quota reductions for nations harvesting Atlantic bluefin tuna in a specified area, and insistence that member nations harvesting in such area implement comparable conservation and rebuilding programs for the Atlantic bluefin tuna resource; and (3) the continued harvesting by fishermen from member countries of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas which does not comply with the conservation and management recommendations of the Commission, which will be considered by the Congress to diminish the effectiveness of an international fishery conservation program and to be subject to an embargo under the Atlantic Tunas Convention. Declares that the United States should encourage: (1) other nations with significant markets for Atlantic bluefin tuna to prohibit their importation from harvesting nations which do not comply with the conservation and management recommendations of the Commission; and (2) the Commission to adopt recommendations authorizing the use of discretionary trade actions as enforcement against nations that undermine the effectiveness of such conservation and management recommendations. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
103-hconres-292 103 hconres 292 Providing for the printing of a collection of statements made in tribute to the late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. Congress 1994-09-21 1994-10-12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] MA D M000834 0 Provides for the printing of a collection of statements made in tribute to the late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, Jr., together with related materials, as a House document. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
103-hconres-291 103 hconres 291 Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1587. Congress 1994-09-20 1994-09-26 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] MI D C000714 0 Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1587 (Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994). 2021-06-02T19:14:05Z  
103-hconres-290 103 hconres 290 Commending the President and the special delegation to Haiti, and supporting the United States Armed Forces in Haiti. International Affairs 1994-09-19 1994-09-22 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 1 Declares that the Congress: (1) commends the efforts of the President in sending former President Jimmy Carter, retired General Colin Powell, and Senator Sam Nunn to Haiti to avoid the loss of American lives; (2) supports U.S. armed forces carrying out their mission in Haiti; (3) supports the efforts of the President to provide for the departure from power of the de facto authorities and return to democracy; (4) affirms the commitment to national reconciliation; and (5) supports the withdrawal of U.S. armed forces as soon as possible. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
103-hconres-289 103 hconres 289 Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Congress 1994-08-21 1994-08-26 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives until September 12, 1994, upon receipt of a message that the Senate has agreed to a concurrent resolution providing for the adjournment of the Congress, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from August 22 or thereafter until September 12, 1994. 2021-08-14T22:24:11Z  
103-hconres-287 103 hconres 287 Condemning inflammatory statements made by Yassir Arafat relating to certain terrorist activities. International Affairs 1994-08-19 1994-10-17 Executive Comment Received from State. House Rep. Levy, David A. [R-NY-4] NY R L000267 29 Condemns inflammatory statements made by Yassir Arafat, Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization. Urges: (1) the Secretary of State to press Arafat to refrain from use of inciting and inflammatory rhetoric; (2) Arafat to condemn any and all terrorist acts aimed at Jews or Israelis; and (3) Arafat and the Palestinian Authority to continue to work toward fulfilling the spirit and letter of the Declaration of Principles, the Cairo Agreement on the Gaza Strip and Jericho Area, and any other agreements or treaties entered into by such Authority. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-288 103 hconres 288 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to children infected with AIDS in Romania. International Affairs 1994-08-19 1994-08-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] NY R G000212 26 Commends the work of private voluntary organizations that have made life more bearable for Romanian children infected with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) virus. Calls for the continuation of current measures to assist children infected with the AIDS virus in the Constanta region of Romania and elsewhere, and for the implementation by the Government of Romania of a nationwide AIDS-awareness campaign to lessen the possibility of the spread of infection. Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to use its authority under the Support for East European Democracy Act of 1989 to provide assistance for the extension of AIDS treatment programs to other areas of Romania. Calls on USAID to: (1) report to specified congressional committees on the extent of human immunodeficiency virus infection among children in Romania and on efforts to provide assistance to address this problem and prevent further infection; and (2) offer assistance to the Romanian Ministry of Health in the collection and analysis of relevant statistics regarding AIDS. Calls on the Government of Romania to provide all appropriate assistance to address the AIDS problem, in particular, statistical and other analyses on the spread of infection by the AIDS virus. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-284 103 hconres 284 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to funding for the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations. Economics and Public Finance 1994-08-17 1994-09-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. House Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28] CA R D000492 10 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) trade agreements which promote free trade by reducing trade barriers are free in that they do not exact a cost on U.S. taxpayers by reducing net Federal revenues; and (2) budget rules which inaccurately calculate the revenue impact of trade agreements by ignoring the U.S. growth caused by tariff changes in other countries should not be applied to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade implementing legislation in a way that requires increased taxes or program reductions to "offset" expected tariff revenue reductions. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hconres-285 103 hconres 285 Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2182. Congress 1994-08-17 1994-09-23 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9] CA D D000222 0 Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2182 (defense funding for FY 1995). 2021-08-14T22:24:07Z  
103-hconres-286 103 hconres 286 Recognizing the contribution of President Alfredo Christiani of El Salvador to achieve peace and national reconciliation in El Salvador. International Affairs 1994-08-17 1994-10-08 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10] NC R B000104 42 Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to its recognition of El Salvador's President Cristiani for his contributions to the cause of peace and democracy in that country. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
103-hconres-283 103 hconres 283 Designating August 24, 1994, as "Ukrainian Independence Day". International Affairs 1994-08-16 1994-08-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] IL D G000535 0 Designates August 24, 1994, as Ukrainian Independence Day. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-282 103 hconres 282 Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the ban on the use of U.S. passports in Lebanon. International Affairs 1994-08-12 1994-09-12 Executive Comment Received from State. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] WV D R000011 16 Urges the Secretary of State to: (1) apply consistent criteria in determining whether to restrict the use of U.S. passports in any country; and (2) in deciding whether to extend the ban on the use of such passports in Lebanon, give paramount consideration to the need to ensure the safety of U.S. citizens and full consideration to the improved security situation in Lebanon, the effect of the ban on opportunities for American businesses, to the impact of the ban on American interests in Lebanon and the Middle East, and to whether U.S. interests would be more effectively served by removing the ban and instituting a travel advisory for Lebanon. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-280 103 hconres 280 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to protections for persons changing their names to avoid domestic violence. Families 1994-08-11 1994-09-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. House Rep. Klein, Herbert C. [D-NJ-8] NJ D K000262 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that victims of domestic violence face growing harassment from their predators and deserve the highest level of protection from that harassment. Urges each State to allow a victim of domestic violence to change names in a manner that keeps the change private and not printed in any public record (with disclosure of the change made only to bona fide and verified creditors of the victim and to police acting in official capacity and when accompanied by immediate notice to the victim), at a minimum cost, and in a short period of time. 2021-06-02T19:14:02Z  
103-hconres-281 103 hconres 281 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Embassy in Israel should, at the earliest possible date, be relocated to the city of Jerusalem. International Affairs 1994-08-11 1994-08-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] FL R S000303 40 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. embassy and the residence of the U.S. ambassador in Israel should be moved to Jerusalem at the earliest possible date. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-278 103 hconres 278 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding United States policy towards Vietnam. International Affairs 1994-08-05 1994-10-08 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] NY D A000022 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) progress towards the fullest possible accounting for the Americans missing and unaccounted for remains central to our Nation's foreign policy toward Vietnam; (2) such accounting must remain the index by which further progress in relations must be judged; (3) the primary functions of the U.S. Government liaison office in Vietnam should be to facilitate accounting efforts and to establish a section to assist families and friends in their efforts to ascertain the status of their loved ones; and (4) the United States should support the process of nonviolent democratic reform in Vietnam and should increase its support for Voice of America programming in Vietnam. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
103-hconres-279 103 hconres 279 Condemning the July 13, 1994, sinking of the "13th of March", a tugboat carrying 72 unarmed Cuban citizens, by vessels of the Cuban Government. International Affairs 1994-08-05 1994-10-08 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13] NJ D M000639 15 Condemns the Cuban Government for deliberately sinking the "13th of March," a tugboat carrying 72 unarmed Cuban citizens, on July 18, 1994, causing the death of approximately 40 Cuban citizens, including over 20 children. Urges the President to direct the U.S. Representative to the United Nations (UN) to urge: (1) the Security Council to adopt a resolution that condemns the sinking and provides for a full internationally supervised investigation; and (2) the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to investigate such sinking. Urges the Cuban Government to release from prison and cease intimidation measures against all survivors, identify all individuals missing, recover the bodies of the dead, and return such bodies to their families. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
103-hconres-277 103 hconres 277 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the prerogatives of each State for health care reform. Health 1994-08-04 1994-08-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] MI R H000676 16 Expresses the sense of the Congress that legislation providing for a national program for health care reform which would restrict the freedom of any individual State in setting its own course toward health care reform that is reflective of the unique experience of such State, should provide for the inclusion of such State only upon approval by a majority of the voters in a State referendum. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hconres-276 103 hconres 276 Concerning deployment of United States Armed Forces in Haiti. International Affairs 1994-08-03 1994-09-13 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9098) House Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2] CO D S000462 118 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President is: (1) required to obtain the prior approval of the Congress before U.S. armed forces may undertake offensive military action against the military leadership of Haiti in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 940; and (2) recognized as having the inherent authority to use such forces to protect or evacuate U.S. citizens from imminent danger or for humanitarian purposes. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
103-hconres-275 103 hconres 275 Waiving the requirement in section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn sine die not later than July 31 of each year. Congress 1994-07-29 1994-08-01 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] MA D M000834 0 Provides that notwithstanding provisions of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (which require adjournment by July 31 of each year), the House of Representatives and the Senate shall not adjourn for a period in excess of three days, or adjourn sine die, until both Houses of Congress adopt a concurrent resolution providing either for an adjournment (in excess of three days) to a day certain or for an adjournment sine die. 2021-06-02T19:13:59Z  
103-hconres-274 103 hconres 274 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the announcement of the Japanese Food Agency that it does not intend to fulfill its commitment to purchase 75,000 metric tons of United States rice. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1994-07-27 1994-07-27 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] CA D F000053 53 Expresses the sense of the Congress disapproving of the Japanese Food Agency's decision not to fulfill its commitment to purchase 75,000 metric tons of U.S. rice. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hconres-273 103 hconres 273 Expressing the sense of the Congress that any comprehensive health care reform measure should ensure that extemporaneous compounding is made available to provide allergen-free medications for persons who suffer from severe food allergies or other medical conditions. Health 1994-07-26 1994-08-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Barca, Peter [D-WI-1] WI D B001226 3 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that comprehensive health care reform should make contemporaneous compounding available to provide allergen-free medications. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
103-hconres-271 103 hconres 271 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the termination of subsidies for the export of durum wheat from the United States. Agriculture and Food 1994-07-25 1994-08-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Foreign Agriculture and Hunger. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 4 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture should refuse to subsidize the export of durum wheat under the Export Enhancement Program or any other program in any calendar year: (1) succeeding a calendar year in which the domestic harvest of durum wheat is inadequate to meet the needs of U.S. pasta producers; and (2) in which there are trade restrictions in effect on the importation into the United States of such wheat, including quotas, ad valorem tariffs, or tariff rate quotas. 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z  
103-hconres-272 103 hconres 272 Calling upon the Secretary of State to instruct the American Embassy and Consular officials throughout the world to convey the concern of the American people over the desecration of the dead and to assist groups and individuals who seek to protect the integrity of cemeteries and the repose of the dead. International Affairs 1994-07-25 1994-07-25 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] NY D T000326 2 Calls upon the Secretary of State to instruct American Embassy and Consular officials throughout the world to convey the concern of the American people over the desecration of the dead and to assist groups and individuals who seek to protect the integrity of cemeteries and the repose of the dead. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-270 103 hconres 270 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the use of racially based quotas designed to thwart the implementation of the death penalty. Crime and Law Enforcement 1994-07-21 1994-08-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. House Rep. Huffington, Michael [R-CA-22] CA R H000912 59 Expresses the sense of the Congress that neither the President nor any other entity in the executive branch should attempt to impose a racially based quota system to challenge death penalties. 2021-06-02T19:13:58Z  
103-hconres-267 103 hconres 267 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should develop a comprehensive program regarding natural disasters, require individuals and businesses in disaster prone areas to purchase insurance for natural disasters, and create a Federal reinsurance program to minimize the associated risks to insurance companies. Emergency Management 1994-07-19 1994-08-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Credit and Insurance. House Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] IN R B001149 0 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should: (1) with assistance from State and local officials, develop and implement a comprehensive program to prevent further exorbitant spending on assistance relating to natural disasters; (2) require individuals and businesses in areas that have a high risk of experiencing natural disasters to purchase comprehensive insurance to cover the high cost of damages resulting from such disasters as flooding, earthquakes, and hurricanes; and (3) create a Federal reinsurance program that would minimize the financial risk incurred by insurance companies that provide insurance in areas that have a high risk of experiencing natural disasters. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
103-hconres-268 103 hconres 268 To express the sense of the Congress that the United States should refrain from signing the seabed mining agreement relating to the Law of the Sea Treaty. International Affairs 1994-07-19 1994-09-12 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1811) House Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] TX R F000111 12 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should refrain from signing the seabed mining agreement relating to the Law of the Sea Treaty. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-269 103 hconres 269 Concerning consideration of United States military action against Haiti. International Affairs 1994-07-19 1994-08-02 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6597) House Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14] FL R G000336 95 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should not undertake any military action against Haiti unless the President first certifies to the Congress that there exists a clear and present danger to the citizens of the United States and that U.S. interests require such action. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
103-hconres-266 103 hconres 266 Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the need to preserve the traditional lifeways in certain Alaska native villages. Native Americans 1994-07-14 1994-11-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. House Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] AK R Y000033 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress in favor of permitting a Federal charitable income tax deduction for certain Alaskan Native subsistence whaling hunt contributions. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
103-hconres-265 103 hconres 265 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the issuance under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 of administrative guidelines applicable to religious harassment in employment. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1994-07-12 1994-08-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. House Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7] AL D H000621 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that for the purpose of issuing final regulations under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in connection with proposed guidelines published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: (1) the category of religion should be withdrawn from the proposed guidelines; (2) any new guidelines should be drafted to make clear that symbols or expressions of religious belief consistent with the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Act of 1993 are not to be restricted and do not constitute proof of harassment; (3) the Commission should hold public hearings on such new proposed guidelines; and (4) the Commission should receive additional public comment before issuing similar new guidelines. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hconres-264 103 hconres 264 Establishing a congressional commission for the purpose of assessing the humanitarian, political, and diplomatic conditions in Haiti and reporting to the Congress on the appropriate policy options available to the United States with respect to Haiti. International Affairs 1994-06-30 1994-07-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. House Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] NJ R S000522 14 Establishes a congressional commission to assess the humanitarian, political, and diplomatic conditions in Haiti and to report to the Congress on policy options with respect to Haiti. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
103-hconres-263 103 hconres 263 Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Congress 1994-06-29 1994-06-30 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from June 30 until July 12, 1994, and a recess or adjournment of the Senate from June 30 or July 1, 2, or 3, until July 11, 1994. 2021-06-02T19:13:58Z  
103-hconres-262 103 hconres 262 To express the sense of the Congress that marinas should not be treated as offshore facilities for purposes of financial responsibility requirements of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Environmental Protection 1994-06-28 1994-07-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] CT D G000120 43 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) marinas should not be treated as offshore facilities for purposes of financial responsibility requirements of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990; and (2) any regulations under such Act that require offshore facilities to demonstrate $150 million in financial responsibility should not apply to marinas. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
103-hconres-260 103 hconres 260 Calling for the United States to propose and seek an international conservatorship in Haiti. International Affairs 1994-06-24 1994-07-25 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6158) House Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] NE R B000403 0 Provides that: (1) it should be the policy of the United States at international bodies to advocate the creation of an international conservatorship for Haiti; (2) such conservatorship should be responsible for coordinating and administering the delivery of bilateral assistance from international financial institutions, should be of a fixed duration, should seek to rebuild political, economic, and social institutions, and should be established only if the Haitian elected officials and senior military officers voluntarily surrender the responsibility for administering public services (including security and military affairs); (3) the properly elected civilian leadership of Haiti should agree to work closely on domestic policy matters with the conservatorship; and (4) the conservatorship should be created under the authority of the UN Security Council and should operate subject to a resolution adopted by the Security Council and a budget approved by the General Assembly. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
103-hconres-261 103 hconres 261 To honor the United States astronauts who flew in space as part of the program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to reach and explore the Moon. Science, Technology, Communications 1994-06-24 1994-07-21 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] TX D H000067 10 Declares that specified U.S. astronauts who flew in space as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration program to reach and explore the moon shall carry the honorary title Space Emissary and shall be referred to as "The Honorable." 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
103-hconres-258 103 hconres 258 Expressing the sense of the United States Congress that the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster General that a postage stamp be issued honoring America's first African-American professional nurse, Mary Eliza Mahoney. Government Operations and Politics 1994-06-23 1994-06-23 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7] AL D H000621 5 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster General that a postage stamp be issued honoring nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
103-hconres-259 103 hconres 259 Expressing the sense of the United States Congress that the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster General that a postage stamp be issued honoring coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Government Operations and Politics 1994-06-23 1994-06-23 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7] AL D H000621 13 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster General that a postage stamp be issued honoring Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
103-hconres-257 103 hconres 257 Commending the work of the United States Labor Attache' Corps, and for other purposes. International Affairs 1994-06-22 1994-10-08 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] CA D B000918 22 Commends the United States Labor Attache Corps for its historic role during the past 50 years in nurturing freedom and assisting in the development of democratic values and processes throughout the world. Urges the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Labor to jointly: (1) review the mission of the Corps, and determine and implement any reforms necessary to redesign and assure its continued relevance in the post-cold war era; (2) implement an interagency recruitment and training program to assure sufficient qualified personnel for the Corps, and to enhance the professional development of existing personnel; (3) develop a plan to assure that a labor counselor, attache, or reporting officer is assigned to every United States Embassy abroad by January 1, 1995, and determine what additional resources are necessary to achieve this goal; and (4) report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations on the outcome of the review and the steps taken herein. 2026-03-23T12:47:58Z  
103-hconres-255 103 hconres 255 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the proposed Disney theme park in the historic Northern Piedmont area of Virginia. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1994-06-16 1994-08-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. House Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25] TX D A000209 32 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Department of the Interior, the Department of Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other executive agencies with relevant jurisdiction should evaluate the Walt Disney Company's proposed theme park, Disney's America, and ensure that it is in strict compliance with existing Federal environmental, transportation, and historic preservation statutes; (2) the congressional committees of jurisdiction should hold hearings to examine such aspects of the proposed theme park and the associated development of the surrounding area; (3) the historic Northern Piedmont area of Virginia should not be the site of a massive theme park and real estate project; and (4) the Walt Disney Company should seek another location for the park where its impact would not disturb areas of such great historical significance as the Northern Piedmont area of Virginia. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
103-hconres-256 103 hconres 256 Expressing the sense of Congress that any health care reform legislation should preserve the right of bona fide trade and professional associations to continue to offer group health insurance within the framework established to expand comprehensive and affordable health insurance and prevent discriminatory insurance practices. Health 1994-06-16 1994-07-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. House Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] VA D M000933 18 Expresses the sense of the Congress that health care reform legislation shall allow bona fide trade and professional associations to continue to provide health insurance to their members, provided they comply with any national reforms which improve access to and affordability of health insurance, such as the provision of a standard benefit package, termination of discriminatory insurance practices, and compliance with any mandated employer responsibilities. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
103-hconres-254 103 hconres 254 Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the trafficking of Burmese women and girls into Thailand for the purposes of forced prostitution. International Affairs 1994-06-13 1994-06-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights. House Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] NY D S000480 61 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) trafficking in persons violates human dignity and forced prostitution involving physical coercion or debt bondage constitutes a form of forced labor and a slavery-like practice; (2) the U.S. State Department should continue to press the Government of Thailand to strictly enforce all laws that can lead to the prosecution of those involved in trafficking and forced prostitution, ensure that Thai police participants in U.S. Government-sponsored police training programs are systematically vetted to exclude those implicated in such activities, urge the Thai Government to protect the rights and safety of Burmese women and girls in Thailand who are freed from brothels or arrested as illegal immigrants because their status as trafficking victims is unclear, appoint a senior advisor on women's human rights to the Undersecretary for Global Affairs to ensure that U.S. foreign policy addresses women's human rights violations, and report to the Congress; (3) the executive branch should take steps to assure that weapons and equipment provided or sold to the Thai police do not become available to members of those forces who might be involved in trafficking, forced prostitution, or abuse of women who are apprehended; (4) the U.S. Trade Representative should extend the evaluation of a petition on Thailand's labor rights situation that was filed last year to include a review of Thai official involvement in trafficking and forced prostitution; and (5) the U.S. Agency for International Development should target a portion of its assistance to Thailand for AIDS prevention and control to the foreign population in Thailand, particularly Burmese women in the Thai sex industry. 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z  
103-hconres-253 103 hconres 253 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the amount made available for fiscal year 1995 for the program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 for supportive housing for low-income elderly persons should not be reduced from the amount made available for fiscal year 1994. Housing and Community Development 1994-06-09 1994-07-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development. House Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11] NJ R G000025 20 Expresses the sense of the Congress against reducing FY 1995 assistance for certain housing for low-income elderly persons. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
103-hconres-252 103 hconres 252 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to recognize the achievements of Lewis Howard Latimer. Government Operations and Politics 1994-05-25 1994-05-25 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6] NY D F000184 37 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) a U.S. postage stamp should be issued in recognition of the distinctive life and scientific achievements of Lewis Howard Latimer and his civic contributions to U.S. social and technological advancement; and (2) the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a postage stamp be issued. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
103-hconres-251 103 hconres 251 To express the sense of the Congress that the President should report to the Congress on the situation in Kosova and on his recommendations on ways to enhance international protection of the rights of the people of Kosova. International Affairs 1994-05-23 1994-09-23 Executive Comment Requested from State. House Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] NY R G000212 16 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should report to the Congress on: (1) the situation in Kosova, including the manner in which Serbia's policies have affected the economic, social, and cultural rights of the majority in Kosova; (2) measures to provide humanitarian assistance to the population of Kosova and to Kosovar refugees; and (3) his recommendations on what modalities may be pursued to implement international protection of the rights of the people of Kosova, to reestablish an international presence in Kosova to monitor more effectively the situation there, and to secure for such people their right to democratic self-government. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-250 103 hconres 250 Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of efforts by the Government of Mexico, and the major political parties and concerned members of civic society in Mexico, to reform Mexico's political and electoral processes and ensure free and fair elections. International Affairs 1994-05-17 1994-08-10 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] MI D B000619 26 Supports the efforts undertaken by the Government of Mexico, the major political parties, and civic groups to reform that country's political and electoral processes and to ensure free and fair elections. Welcomes: (1) steps taken in recent months by such Government and political parties to increase the impartiality of the Federal electoral authorities, review the accuracy of the voter registry list, ensure fair media access, and reform campaign finance practices in accordance with the commitments enumerated in the January 1994 Agreement for Peace, Democracy, and Justice; and (2) the opportunity made available by the Mexican Congress for international visitors to witness such elections. Applauds the invitation extended by the Mexican Government to representatives of the United Nations (UN) to provide technical assistance and financing to domestic Mexican election observers. Encourages UN representatives to work closely and directly with Mexican observers during the electoral process. Notes the efforts of the Mexican observer groups to encourage citizen participation throughout the electoral process and to contribute to the success of this process by serving as monitors during the August 21, 1994, presidential and congressional elections. Expresses the hope that the efforts of the Mexican Government, the major political parties, and concerned members of civic society to reform the electoral process will be successful, and lead to elections that are accepted by all parties as fair and valid. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
103-hconres-249 103 hconres 249 Condemning the death sentence issued against British author Salman Rushdie by the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Iran and calling for its immediate repudiation. International Affairs 1994-05-12 1994-05-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights. House Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6] GA R G000225 46 Condemns the death sentence issued against Salman Rushdie. Calls for the immediate withdrawal of such sentence and any associated reward. Calls upon the President to: (1) request that the United Nations Security Council condemn Iran for issuing the edict against Rushdie; (2) call upon the Government of Iran to respect international principles of human rights and lift such sentence; and (3) inform such Government that the House of Representatives has adopted this resolution, that the Iranian Government will be held liable in case an attempt is made on Rushdie's life, and that such Government should attempt to prevent the spread of propaganda promoting Rushdie's assassination. Commends those people of all nations who have firmly stood for freedom of expression despite threats and intimidation. Reaffirms: (1) the commitment of the Congress to the promotion and protection of the right of freedom of expression; and (2) congressional support for basic human rights in the world community. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-247 103 hconres 247 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the Nagorno Karabagh conflict. International Affairs 1994-05-11 1994-09-13 Executive Comment Received from State. House Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1] NV D B000462 82 Calls on: (1) the Republic of Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabagh to cease all hostilities and begin peace negotiations under the framework established by the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe; (2) the parties to the conflict to simultaneously lift all blockades in the region; and (3) the President to take an active role in promoting peace and in monitoring the human rights situation in the region. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-248 103 hconres 248 Providing for the printing of eulogies and encomiums of the late President of the United States, Richard M. Nixon, as expressed in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress 1994-05-11 1994-08-11 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] IL R M000692 0 Provides for the printing as a House document of the eulogies and encomiums for the late President of the United States, Richard M. Nixon, as expressed in the House of Representatives and the Senate, together with the text of his funeral services. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
103-hconres-245 103 hconres 245 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives commending Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) for signing an historic agreement in Cairo on May 4, 1994. International Affairs 1994-05-05 1994-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-11] MI R K000288 25 Commends the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) for reaching their agreement on Palestinian self-rule in the Gaza Strip and the Jericho area. Encourages all parties to the Middle East peace process to resume bilateral negotiations and work vigorously in the pursuit of peace. Urges: (1) the Administration to more actively engage the United States as a full partner in the negotiating process and, in cooperation with the world community through relevant international financial institutions, to provide aid to facilitate the establishment of Palestinian self-government in the Gaza Strip and Jericho area; and (2) Israel and the PLO to move quickly to implement the provisions of the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements to get to final status issues and issues of common interest according to the timetable stipulated in such Declaration. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-246 103 hconres 246 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the denial or limitation of health insurance coverage or benefits on the basis of preexisting medical conditions. Health 1994-05-05 1994-05-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness. House Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5] MO D W000326 39 Expresses the sense of the Congress that any legislation enacted to provide for national health care reform should: (1) prohibit the denial of health insurance coverage to, or limitation of coverage or benefits for, any individual or family on the basis of a preexisting medical condition; (2) prohibit charging an unreasonable amount for such coverage and benefits on the basis of a preexisting medical condition; and (3) include among the individuals and families protected by such prohibitions those who wish to acquire health insurance coverage and benefits from an entity other than their current health care provider. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hconres-244 103 hconres 244 To condemn the March 1, 1994, attack on American Lubavitcher students. International Affairs 1994-05-04 1994-06-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. House Rep. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ-4] AZ R K000352 0 Condemns the March 1, 1994, attack on innocent Lubavicher rabbinical students in New York City. Calls on the Palestine Liberation Organization and other representatives of the Palestinian people to condemn the attack and take steps to deter future attacks on innocent citizens. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-243 103 hconres 243 Expressing the sense of the Congress that any legislation that is enacted to provide for national health care reform should provide for compensation for poison control center services, and that a commission should be established to study the delivery and funding of poison control services. Health 1994-04-26 1994-05-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] NY D T000326 43 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) any health care reform legislation that is enacted should contain provisions that ensure that qualified poison control centers are adequately compensated; and (2) a national commission should be established to study the delivery and funding of poison control services. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
103-hconres-242 103 hconres 242 To express the sense of the Congress that if nominated by the Governor of New York as an estuary of national significance, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should select and convene a management conference under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for the lands and waters comprising the South Shore Estuary Reserve on Long Island, New York. Environmental Protection 1994-04-21 1994-05-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] NY R K000210 4 Expresses the sense of the Congress that if the Governor of New York nominates the South Shore Estuary Reserve as an estuary of national significance, then the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should select and convene a management conference for the Reserve under the authorities of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
103-hconres-241 103 hconres 241 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the railroad retirement system. Transportation and Public Works 1994-04-20 1994-04-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Geren, Pete [D-TX-12] TX D G000134 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) continued Federal commitment to the railroad retirement system is essential to assure the integrity of railroad retirees' benefits; and (2) preservation of such system's present structure, including the administrative framework of the Railroad Retirement Board, is necessary to fulfill the Federal Government's time-honored responsibility. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
103-hconres-240 103 hconres 240 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to intellectual property protection. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1994-04-18 1994-09-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. House Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] CT D G000120 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) intellectual property protection should continue to be among the principal U.S. trade policy objectives; (2) the United States should pursue further strengthened levels of intellectual property protection, even after implementation of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) through bilateral, regional, and multilateral negotiations; (3) the level of such protection should be a determinant of eligibility for participation in future free trade agreements, and the provisions of law relating to existing preferential programs such as the Caribbean Basin Initiative, the General System of Preferences, and the Andean Trade Preferences, should be strengthened to encourage accelerated implementation of the TRIPS Agreement; and (4) non-trade law statutes should be clarified to ensure that they may be used in support of strong intellectual property protection abroad. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hconres-239 103 hconres 239 Concerning the 27th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. International Affairs 1994-04-14 1994-04-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations. House Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-9] NY D S000148 50 Congratulates the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the 27th anniversary of the reunification of that city. Calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to issue an unequivocal statement in support of the principle that Jerusalem must remain an undivided city and the capital of Israel in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-238 103 hconres 238 Authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. Government Operations and Politics 1994-04-13 1994-06-09 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] MD D H000874 0 Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor a free public event, soap box derby races, on the Capitol grounds on July 16, 1994. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
103-hconres-232 103 hconres 232 Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses. Congress 1994-03-24 1994-03-24 Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3659) House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 0 Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from March 24 until April 12, 1994, and a recess or adjournment of the Senate from March 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, or 31 until April 11, 1994. 2021-06-02T19:13:49Z  
103-hconres-233 103 hconres 233 A Child is Waiting Resolution Agriculture and Food 1994-03-24 1994-04-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. House Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-9] MI D K000172 136 A Child is Waiting Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) any health care reform legislation include guaranteed full funding for the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children (WIC); and (2) specified amounts should be made available to move toward such full funding goal. 2025-08-26T13:52:18Z  
103-hconres-234 103 hconres 234 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the role of the United States at the International Conference on Population and Development. International Affairs 1994-03-24 1994-08-30 Executive Comment Received from State. House Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] MD R M000941 55 Calls for the United States, at the International Conference on Population and Development, to: (1) place the highest priority on the success of the Conference by actively participating, particularly through the President's personal participation; (2) propose or support an initiative concerning the financing of global cooperation on efforts to slow rapid population growth that takes into account the costs of slowing growth and the basic development goals of developing countries and that increases accountability for the use of funds provided for family planning purposes; (3) seek to initiate a process of regular high-level intergovernmental consultations on the issues under consideration at the Conference and establish improved organizational and procedural means to implement its objectives; (4) support the effective implementation of a global action plan to raise the economic, educational, and leadership status of women and programs that provide maternal and child health care, education, and training for women and voluntary family planning; and (5) promote public participation, especially by women, at all levels of formulation and implementation of family planning and sustainable development policy and programs. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-235 103 hconres 235 Concerning the negotiation of limitations on nuclear weapons testing. International Affairs 1994-03-24 1994-06-09 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1178-1179) House Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5] MN D S000005 79 Applauds the President for maintaining the U.S. nuclear testing moratorium and for taking a leadership role toward negotiation of a comprehensive test ban treaty. Encourages all nuclear powers to refrain from conducting nuclear explosions prior to conclusion of such a treaty. Urges the Conference on Disarmanent to make all possible progress toward a comprehensive test ban treaty by the end of 1994. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-236 103 hconres 236 Authorizing the 1994 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. Government Operations and Politics 1994-03-24 1994-05-20 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] OH D T000350 0 Permits the 1994 Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run through the Capitol Grounds. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
103-hconres-237 103 hconres 237 Authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the 13th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service. Government Operations and Politics 1994-03-24 1994-05-04 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] OH D T000350 0 Permits the National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a public event, the 13th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 1994. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
103-hconres-230 103 hconres 230 To correct an error in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1804. Congress 1994-03-23 1994-03-26 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4036) House Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13] MI D F000270 0 Makes a technical correction in the enrollment of H.R. 1804 (Goals 2000: Educate America Act). 2021-06-02T19:13:49Z  
103-hconres-231 103 hconres 231 Vegetable-based Ink Federal Printing Resolution of 1994 Government Operations and Politics 1994-03-23 1994-06-29 See S.716. House Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7] MI R S000597 19 Vegetable-based Ink Federal Printing Resolution of 1994 - Expresses the sense of the Congress that, to the greatest extent practicable, ink made from vegetable oil should be used in lithographic printing for the Federal Government. 2025-08-26T13:49:34Z  
103-hconres-229 103 hconres 229 Expressing the sense of the Congress that any national comprehensive benefit package that results from health care reform legislation should cover the full range of reproductive health services for women. Health 1994-03-22 1994-04-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] VA D M000933 29 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) all women should have the opportunity to make decisions about their own reproductive health; (2) any national comprehensive health benefit package should cover the full range of reproductive health services; (3) every woman should be able to decide whether or not to have an abortion; and (4) any health care practitioner should be able to exempt himself or herself from participating in an abortion based on a religious or moral belief. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hconres-228 103 hconres 228 Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to violence against truckers. Crime and Law Enforcement 1994-03-21 1994-05-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. House Rep. Barca, Peter [D-WI-1] WI D B001226 15 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) when there is Federal jurisdiction, Federal authorities should prosecute to the fullest extent of the law murders, rapes, burglaries, kidnappings, and assaults committed against commercial truckers; and (2) appropriate Federal agencies should acknowledge this problem and place a priority on evaluating how best to prevent such crimes and apprehend those involved and continue to coordinate their activities with multi-jurisdictional authorities to combat violent crimes committed against truckers. 2021-06-02T19:13:49Z  
103-hconres-227 103 hconres 227 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to protecting the privacy rights of Federal employees. Government Operations and Politics 1994-03-18 1994-03-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] CA R D000435 8 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) executive branch entities should not officially recognize, encourage, promote, or fund homosexual events or homosexuality, directly or indirectly, male or female, without explicit congressional mandate; (2) the Office of Personnel Management should administer the civil service system in a way such that quotas, minority status, affirmative action, and other similar concepts do not apply with respect to homosexuality or any claim thereof; and (3) no person should be required to comply with, participate in, or endorse any employee sensitivity training or education relating to homosexuality or cultural diversity, or other similar program, as a condition for appointment, job retention, or advancement in the Federal civil service. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
103-hconres-225 103 hconres 225 Concerning the 27th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. International Affairs 1994-03-17 1994-03-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. House Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-9] NY D S000148 1 Congratulates the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the 27th anniversary of the reunification of that city. Calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to issue an unequivocal statement in support of the principle that Jerusalem must remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-226 103 hconres 226 Expressing the sense of Congress that any welfare reform legislation which requires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to find employment within a certain time as a condition of receiving benefits should exempt recipients who collect benefits from a State with an unemployment rate that is at least 110 percent of the national average unemployment rate. Social Welfare 1994-03-17 1994-03-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1] RI R M000015 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that any welfare reform legislation which requires recipients of Aid to Families With Dependent Children (AFDC) to find employment within a certain time as a condition of receiving benefits should exempt recipients who collect benefits from a State with an unemployment rate that is at least 110 percent of the national average unemployment rate. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hconres-223 103 hconres 223 Expressing the sense of the Congress that any legislation that is enacted to provide for comprehensive national health care reform should provide for coverage of syringes for individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes and who require the administration of insulin by syringe. Health 1994-03-16 1994-08-02 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6555) House Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1] OR D F000434 27 Expresses the sense of the Congress that any national health care reform legislation should cover syringes for those individuals with diabetes who require the administration of insulin by syringe. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
103-hconres-224 103 hconres 224 Requesting the President to designate Victoria Van Meter as an honorary goodwill ambassador for the United States. International Affairs 1994-03-16 1994-03-16 Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. House Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21] PA R R000243 8 Requests the President to designate Victoria Van Meter as an honorary goodwill ambassador from the United States to the countries that she visits in the course of her transatlantic flight. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
103-hconres-222 103 hconres 222 Authorizing the placement of a bust of Raoul Wallenberg in the Capitol. Government Operations and Politics 1994-03-11 1994-06-23 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] NC D R000436 0 Authorizes the Joint Committee on the Library to accept and place a bust of Raoul Wallenberg in the Capitol. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
103-hconres-219 103 hconres 219 To support the Middle East peace process and condemn all acts of terrorism aimed at derailing that process. International Affairs 1994-03-09 1994-06-03 Executive Comment Received from State. House Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19] FL D J000187 65 Condemns the Hebron massacre and all acts of terror intended to disrupt the peace process or for any other purposes. Commends the Government of Israel for its strong condemnation of the Hebron killings, for reaching out to the victims' families, for taking swift and appropriate action to respond to the threat posed by the extremists, and for pledging its commitment to proceed immediately with resuming the peace talks. Supports President Clinton's efforts to reinvigorate the peace process. Urges all parties and others involved in the Middle East peace talks to apply renewed energy to achieve their prompt and just conclusion within the framework of the September 13, 1993, Declaration of Principles. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
103-hconres-220 103 hconres 220 Expressing the sense of the Congress on the need for accurate guidelines for breast cancer screening for women ages 40-49. Health 1994-03-09 1994-04-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] ME R S000663 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress concerning: (1) the need for adequate breast cancer screenings for women between the ages of 40 through 49; and (2) the National Cancer Institute's recent statement regarding such screenings. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  

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