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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
105-hconres-353	105	hconres	353	Providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Fifth Congress.	Congress	1998-10-20	1998-10-21	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	0	Provides for the sine die adjournment of the House of Representatives and of the Senate on October 21 or 22, 1998.	2025-01-02T17:43:53Z
105-hconres-354	105	hconres	354	To correct the enrollment of H.R. 4328.	Congress	1998-10-20	1998-10-21	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2277)	House	Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]	NJ	R	F000372	13	Makes a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4328 (Department of Transportation and related agencies appropriations).	2025-01-02T17:43:57Z
105-hconres-351	105	hconres	351	Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a technical correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3910.	Congress	1998-10-15	1998-10-21	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15]	PA	D	M000466	0	Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3910 (Automobile National Heritage Area, Michigan).	2025-01-02T17:43:53Z
105-hconres-352	105	hconres	352	Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of a bill.	Congress	1998-10-15	1998-10-21	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3461 (international fishery agreement).	2025-01-02T17:43:53Z
105-hconres-350	105	hconres	350	Calling on the President to take all necessary measures under existing law to respond to the significant increase of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, and for other purposes.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1998-10-12	1998-10-12	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 153 - 249 (Roll No. 522).	House	Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7]	TX	R	A000215	6	Calls upon the President to: (1) pursue vigorous enforcement of U.S. trade laws relating to unfair trade practices with respect to the significant increase of steel imports into the United States, using all available remedies under those laws; (2) pursue consultations with Japanese, Korean, and European Union officials, and other nations to eliminate import barriers that affect steel mill products and to increase access to their markets; (3) closely monitor U.S. imports of steel and make the data gathered from such monitoring available to the public as soon as possible; and (4) report to the Congress by January 5, 1999, on the impact that the significant increase in steel imports is having on employment, prices, and investment in the U.S. steel industry.	2025-04-07T15:23:24Z
105-hconres-348	105	hconres	348	Urging the President and Chile to engage in negotiations to conclude a free trade agreement between the United States and Chile, in the absence of fast track authority.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1998-10-10	1998-10-10	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	House	Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7]	MI	R	S000597	1	Urges the President and appropriate representatives of the Government of Chile to engage in negotiations to conclude a free trade agreement between the United States and Chile in the absence of fast track authority. Urges the President, in conducting such negotiations, to: (1) assess whether U.S. tariffs on agriculture products that were bound under the Uruguay Round Agreements are lower than the tariffs bound by Chile; (2) consult with the Congress on whether it is appropriate for the United States to agree to further tariff reductions based on such assessment; and (3) consult with specified congressional committees before entering into any such trade agreement.	2025-01-02T17:44:04Z
105-hconres-349	105	hconres	349	Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States strongly supports any assistance that can be provided to the Government and people of Turkmenistan to build pipelines or take any other measures that will lead to the resumption of natural gas exports.	International Affairs	1998-10-10	1998-10-11	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2071)	House	Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]	NY	D	T000326	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States strongly supports assistance to the Government and the people of Turkmenistan to build pipelines or take other measures (particularly measures involving U.S. businesses) that will lead to the resumption of natural gas exports, thereby leading to the improvement of Turkmenistan's economy and infrastructure, standard of living, and the promotion of democratization and economic and political stability in the region.	2025-01-02T17:43:55Z
105-hconres-346	105	hconres	346	To correct the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3150.	Congress	1998-10-09	1998-10-09	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17]	PA	R	G000121	0	Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3150 (amending the Federal bankruptcy code).	2025-01-02T17:43:53Z
105-hconres-347	105	hconres	347	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding measures to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	1998-10-09	1998-10-09	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8]	CA	D	P000197	43	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State should: (1) take measures to ensure that U.S. assistance and exports of equipment to Mexican security forces are used primarily for counter-narcotics purposes and do not contribute to human rights violations; (2) encourage the Government of Mexico to reduce political tension and violence in Chiapas by disarming paramilitary groups and decreasing its military presence there; (3) commend such Government for inviting the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit to discuss the Chiapas conflict; (4) encourage such Government and the Zapatista National Liberation Army to create conditions for good faith negotiations that address the social, economic, and political causes of the conflict; (5) support efforts to provide and monitor relief assistance to displaced persons in Chiapas; and (6) seek a commitment from such Government to respect the rights of U.S. citizens and human rights monitors in Mexico in accordance with Mexican and international law.	2025-01-02T17:43:55Z
105-hconres-336	105	hconres	336	Condemning the Taliban regime and supporting a broad based government in Afghanistan.	International Affairs	1998-10-08	1998-10-09	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1989-1990)	House	Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20]	NY	R	G000212	0	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives and the Senate that the United States should: (1) publicly condemn the Taliban regime for its reprehensible atrocities against human rights, in particular, womens' rights, its embrace of international terrorism, and its willing integration into a worldwide narcotics syndicate; (2) recognize that it will be better served by a comprehensive regional strategy that addresses Afghan issues rather than its current one that relies primarily on Pakistan; (3) explore its mutual interest with other countries of the region regarding the danger of the Taliban; (4) not grant diplomatic recognition to the Taliban or assist in any way its recognition in the United Nations but rather should support the inter-Afghan dialogue efforts to form a truly representative broad- based government; (5) work to initiate through the United Nations Security Council a ban on all international commercial air travel to and from Taliban controlled Afghanistan; (6) call on the Taliban regime to permit humanitarian supplies to be delivered without interference to all regions of Afghanistan; and (7) consider those Afghans, especially known friends of the United States, fleeing political persecution from the Taliban regime to be refugees eligible for consideration for asylum. Calls for: (1) the Department of Defense to conduct a vulnerability assessment of the Taliban regime; (2) the Department of State to urge the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to protect the rights of Christians and Shiite Muslims in Pakistan and to publish a special report to the Congress on the human rights situation in Pakistan, especially as it affects religious minorities; and (3) the Department of State to report to the Congress concerning whether the Taliban, which provides a safe haven for Osama bin Laden and other terrorist organizations as well as illicit drug monies which assist these terrorists, should be added to the list of designated foreign terrorist organizations.	2025-01-02T17:43:56Z
105-hconres-337	105	hconres	337	Expressing the sense of Congress that the total debt owed by 31 of the 40 Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) to the United States should be forgiven.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1998-10-08	1998-10-08	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.	House	Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15]	CA	R	C000100	1	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the total debt owed by 31 of the 40 Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) to the United States should be forgiven; (2) amounts that may otherwise be appropriated for funding to the International Monetary Fund should instead be used to pay for such debt relief; and (3) amounts that may be appropriated to assist HIPC pay off their remaining debt should be authorized in the form of grants and not loans.	2025-01-02T17:43:55Z
105-hconres-338	105	hconres	338	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the people of Taiwan deserve to be represented in international institutions.	International Affairs	1998-10-08	1998-10-08	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15]	CA	R	C000100	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that it should be U.S. policy to support the representation of the people of Taiwan in international institutions.	2025-01-02T17:43:56Z
105-hconres-339	105	hconres	339	Concerning economic, humanitarian, and other assistance to the northern part of Somalia.	International Affairs	1998-10-08	1998-10-08	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15]	CA	R	C000100	1	Urges all international organizations, foreign countries, and U.S. agencies engaged in economic development, humanitarian, and other forms of bilateral or multilateral assistance to evaluate the ability of such assistance to achieve the amelioration of human suffering in each region of Somalia. Urges the President not to delay, diminish, or cancel the amounts and kinds of assistance: (1) otherwise appropriate to the people of certain regions in Somalia because conditions may not be propitious for such assistance in other Somali regions; and (2) directed toward any region in Somalia waiting for a permanent resolution of the efforts now underway to forge a new government for Somalia. Calls upon all Somali parties to continue to work toward a permanent end to the civil strife there and the adoption of a permanent governmental structure most conducive to the well-being and basic human rights of all Somali people. Calls on the President to: (1) work with the international community to help bring an end to the suffering of the Somali people and work toward a negotiated settlement of the Somali conflict; (2) increase the levels of humanitarian assistance provided to Somalia; (3) provide funding for demobilization and demining efforts in Somalia; (4) provide assistance in the health and education sectors of Somalia; and (5) work with other donor groups to assist the Somali people in reconstruction and development.	2025-01-02T17:43:56Z
105-hconres-340	105	hconres	340	Expressing the sense of the Congress that Iraq is in unacceptable and material breach of its international obligations, that the United States should insist on the removal, destruction, or otherwise rendering harmless of Iraq's programs for biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, and that the United States should fully support the right of inspectors with the United Nations Special Commission on Iraq to unfettered and unannounced inspections of suspected weapons facilities.	International Affairs	1998-10-08	1998-10-09	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1973-1974)	House	Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]	TX	R	D000217	20	Expresses the sense of the Congress that Iraq is in material and unacceptable breach of its international obligations. Calls for the President to: (1) take appropriate action to bring Iraq into compliance with such obligations; (2) insist on the removal, destruction, or rendering harmless of Iraq's programs for biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons; (3) fully support the right of inspectors of the UN Special Commission on Iraq (UNSCOM) to unfettered and unannounced inspections of suspected weapons facilities; and (4) not renege on past warnings issued by the President, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense that the United States is committed to using military force, if necessary, to punish Iraq for interfering with or obstructing UNSCOM's weapons inspections.	2025-01-02T17:43:55Z
105-hconres-341	105	hconres	341	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the commitment made by the United States, in conjunction with South Korea and Japan, to arrange financing and construction of 2 nuclear reactors for North Korea, and to provide fuel oil and other assistance to North Korea, should be suspended until North Korea no longer poses a nuclear threat to the peace and security of Northeast Asia or the United States.	International Affairs	1998-10-08	1998-10-09	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1973-1974)	House	Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]	TX	R	D000217	17	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the commitment made by the United States, in conjunction with South Korea and Japan, to help finance and build two nuclear reactors for North Korea, to provide fuel oil and other assistance to North Korea, and to begin lifting the decades-old economic embargo on North Korea should be suspended until the President certifies that North Korea has agreed to: (1) cease further development of its ballistic missile program; (2) cease all aspects of its nuclear weapons program; (3) cease all construction and activity on all nuclear facilities other than the light water nuclear reactors permitted by the Agreed Framework of October 21, 1994; (4) allow international inspectors complete access to the Yongbyon nuclear complex, all plutonium reprocessing facilities, and other suspected nuclear weapons sites under the Agreed Framework and other international treaties; (5) eliminate its existing stockpile of weapons-grade plutonium and allow verification of such elimination; and (6) stop diverting food, fuel oil, and other international humanitarian assistance to its military personnel and infrastructure; and (7) sign an agreement formally ending the war with South Korea. Declares that the President should at no time, with respect to North Korea, waive the section of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 which requires the maintaining of International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards as a precondition for the transfer of nuclear technology.	2025-01-02T17:43:55Z
105-hconres-342	105	hconres	342	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should impose sanctions under the Arms Export Control Act and the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 with respect to the acquisition by Iran of advanced missile technology from other countries and should take steps to expedite the development of a missile defense system for the United States and for United States forces wherever deployed to deal with the Iranian missile threat, and should assist Israel in the acquisition of a missile defense system capable of defending all Israeli territory against Iranian missile attack.	International Affairs	1998-10-08	1998-10-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Research and Development.	House	Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]	TX	R	D000217	17	Declares that the President should: (1) impose sanctions under the Arms Export Control Act and the Iran-Iraq Arms Non-Proliferation Act of 1992 to the fullest possible extent, including freezing assets and seizing property in the United States of entities involved in illegal transactions with Iran; (2) take steps to expedite the development of a missile defense system for the United States and for U.S. forces wherever deployed to deal with the Iranian threat, including accelerating development of the Navy Upper Tier program and improving the integration of the Patriot, AEGIS, and THADD missile radar systems; and (3) provide assistance to Israel to acquire a third Arrow missile battery for protection against the Iranian missile threat.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hconres-343	105	hconres	343	Expressing the opposition of Congress to any deployment of United States ground forces in Kosovo, a province in southern Serbia, for peacemaking or peacekeeping purposes.	International Affairs	1998-10-08	1998-10-08	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Fowler, Tillie [R-FL-4]	FL	R	F000328	46	Expresses Congress' opposition to any deployment of U.S. ground forces into the Serbian province of Kosovo for peacemaking or peacekeeping purposes.	2025-01-02T17:43:56Z
105-hconres-344	105	hconres	344	To express the sense of the Congress regarding North Atlantic swordfish and other highly migratory species of fish.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1998-10-08	1998-10-08	Referred to the House Committee on Resources.	House	Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]	NJ	D	P000034	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding the restoration, conservation, and protection of North Atlantic swordfish and other highly migratory species of fish. Calls for: (1) management measures to restore populations of such fish within seven years; (2) bycatch reduction measures; (3) time and area closures for longline and driftnet gear and time and length limits for longlines; (4) increased domestic observer coverage of longline and driftnet vessels; and (5) pursuit of conservation and management measures in international fishery negotiations by U.S. representatives.	2025-01-02T17:43:59Z
105-hconres-345	105	hconres	345	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should reassert the traditional opposition of the United States to the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State.	International Affairs	1998-10-08	1998-10-08	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3]	NJ	R	S000097	30	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) only Israel can determine its security needs; (2) the final political status of the Palestinian entity can only be determined through bilateral negotiations and agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority; (3) the President must reaffirm that any such unilateral declaration of a Palestinian State would be a grievous violation of the Oslo Accords, would seriously impede any possibility of advancing the peace process, and would have severe negative consequences for Palestinian relations with the United States; and (4) the President should now publicly and unequivocally state that the United States will actively oppose such a unilateral declaration and will not extend recognition to any unilaterally declared Palestinian State.	2025-01-02T17:43:56Z
105-hconres-334	105	hconres	334	Relating to Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization.	International Affairs	1998-10-07	1998-10-12	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	3	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Taiwan should have appropriate and meaningful participation in the World Health Organization; and (2) it should be U.S. policy to pursue some initiative in the World Health Organization which will give Taiwan meaningful participation in a manner that is consistent with such organization's requirements.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hconres-335	105	hconres	335	Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-10-07	1998-10-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.	House	Rep. Northup, Anne M. [R-KY-3]	KY	R	N000143	2	Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Microbiological Institute, now known as the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Reaffirms support of the NIAID and its commitment to advance knowledge and improve health.	2025-01-02T17:43:53Z
105-hconres-332	105	hconres	332	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the policy of the Forest Service toward recreational shooting and archery ranges on Federal land.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1998-10-02	1998-10-02	Referred to House Resources	House	Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-5]	AZ	R	K000306	5	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Forest Service should: (1) not close shooting or archery facilities without prior notification to the Congress and the general public unless there is an immediate threat to public safety; (2) avoid unreasonable restrictions in the issuance of special-use permits for firearm and archery sports facilities; (3) fully evaluate alternative sites in the Coronado National Forest, to the extent consistent with the environmental assessment, and provide a reasonable alternative that would allow the Tucson Rod and Gun Club to quickly open a safe facility for firearm and archery sports; and (4) adhere to its deadline of November 20, 1998, for a decision on a site for such Club.	2025-04-07T15:23:30Z
105-hconres-333	105	hconres	333	Expressing the sense of the Congress that public schools should conduct ceremonies and other activities to educate and inform students about the sacrifice and commitment of veterans of the United States Armed Forces.	Education	1998-10-02	1998-10-02	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.	House	Rep. Redmond, Bill [R-NM-3]	NM	R	R000567	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that public schools should conduct ceremonies and other activities to educate and inform students about the sacrifice and commitment of veterans of the U.S. armed forces.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
105-hconres-331	105	hconres	331	Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities in Tijuana, Mexico.	International Affairs	1998-10-01	1998-10-09	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 250 - 174 (Roll No. 508).	House	Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-49]	CA	R	B000461	1	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) if the Government of Mexico does not take actions to recognize and mitigate the inadequacy of sewage infrastructure facilities in Mexico and the adverse environmental and economic impacts of sewage from Mexico on U.S. cities, the United States should review its obligations with Mexico under treaties and other international agreements and take actions to ensure that the Government of Mexico shares in the burdens caused by its sewage infrastructure problems; and (2) any measurement of the responsiveness of the Government of Mexico to requests to mitigate its sewage treatment problems should be based on risk assessment procedures developed in consultation with the San Diego County Health Officer.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hconres-330	105	hconres	330	Expressing the sense of the Congress that official mail sent by Government agencies at taxpayer expense should be subject to certain uniform standards.	Government Operations and Politics	1998-09-25	1998-09-29	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.	House	Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]	NJ	R	F000372	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that agencies within the executive branch of the Government should be required annually to purge their mailing lists to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and to report on the accuracy of such lists.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hconres-329	105	hconres	329	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the reduction of the Federal Funds rate by the Federal Open Market Committee.	Finance and Financial Sector	1998-09-23	1998-09-24	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8604-8605)	House	Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-26]	NY	D	H000627	3	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Open Market Committee should promptly reduce the Federal Funds rate.	2025-01-02T17:43:54Z
105-hconres-327	105	hconres	327	To redesignate the United States Capitol Police headquarters building located at 119 D Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C., as the "Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building".	Commemorations	1998-09-18	1998-10-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.	House	Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]	MD	D	H000874	0	Designates the U.S. Capitol Police headquarters building located at 119 D Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C., as the Eney, Chestnut, Gibson Memorial Building.	2025-01-02T17:43:46Z
105-hconres-328	105	hconres	328	Calling on the President to take all necessary measures to respond to the surge of steel imports resulting from the financial crises in Asia, Russia, and other regions, and for other purposes.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1998-09-18	1998-09-18	Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	House	Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16]	OH	R	R000141	124	Calls upon the President to: (1) pursue enhanced enforcement of U.S. trade laws with respect to the surge of steel imports into the United States, including offsetting duties, quantitative restraints, and other authorized remedial measures; (2) pursue a more equitable sharing of the burden of accepting imports of finished steel products from Asia and the countries within the Commonwealth of Independent States; (3) establish a task force with responsibility for closely monitoring U.S. imports of steel; and (4) report to the Congress by January 5, 1999, with a comprehensive plan for responding to the import surge, including ways of limiting its deleterious effects on employment, prices, and investment in the U.S. steel industry.	2025-04-07T15:23:24Z
105-hconres-326	105	hconres	326	Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on September 23, 1998, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.	Commemorations	1998-09-14	1998-09-23	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31]	NY	R	H000814	0	Allows use of the rotunda of the Capitol on September 23, 1998, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.	2025-01-02T17:43:43Z
105-hconres-322	105	hconres	322	Supporting religious tolerance toward Muslims.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1998-08-06	1998-08-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10]	MI	D	B000619	16	Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns anti-Muslim intolerance and discrimination; (2) while respecting and upholding free speech, acknowledges that individuals and organizations fostering intolerance create an atmosphere of hatred and fear; (3) resolves to uphold a level of political discourse that does not involve scapegoating an entire religion or drawing political conclusions from religious doctrine; and (4) recognizes the contributions of American Muslims.	2025-01-02T17:43:37Z
105-hconres-323	105	hconres	323	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Attorney General should be an elected officer of the Federal Government.	Law	1998-08-06	1998-08-26	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4]	TX	D	H000067	1	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Attorney General should be an elected officer of the Federal Government; and (2) the Congress should propose an amendment to the Constitution providing for the independent election of the Attorney General.	2025-01-02T17:43:37Z
105-hconres-324	105	hconres	324	Expressing the sense of Congress that the administrative priorities for the allocation of Department of Defense assets should be revised so that the priority established for the counter-drug mission of that Department is second only to its war-fighting mission.	Armed Forces and National Security	1998-08-06	1998-09-15	Executive Comment Requested from DOD.	House	Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8]	FL	R	M000350	1	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff should revise the priorities for the allocation of Department of Defense assets under the Global Military Force Policy so that the priority established for the Department's counter-drug activities mission is equal to or higher than the priority (second highest) for the mission of military operations other than war that might involve contact with hostile forces.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hconres-325	105	hconres	325	Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to government discrimination in Germany based on religion or belief, particularly against United States citizens.	International Affairs	1998-08-06	1998-08-06	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-1]	AZ	R	S000018	61	Urges the Government of Germany to take necessary action to protect the right of freedom of religion or belief guaranteed to everyone in Germany by international human rights covenants. Declares that the Congress continues to hold the Government of Germany responsible for protecting the right of freedom of religion or belief of U.S. citizens, and for not barring such citizens from living, performing, doing business, or traveling in Germany because of their religious beliefs. Calls upon the President to assert the concern of the U.S. Government to the Government of Germany regarding government discrimination in Germany based on religion or belief.	2025-01-02T17:43:56Z
105-hconres-318	105	hconres	318	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Trade Commission should exercise its broad authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act to investigate businesses that are engaging in the deceptive advertising practice of misrepresenting their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media.	Commerce	1998-08-05	1998-08-28	Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.	House	Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-43]	CA	R	C000059	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Trade Commission should exercise its broad authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act to investigate businesses that engage in the deceptive advertising practice of misrepresenting their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media.	2025-01-02T17:43:38Z
105-hconres-319	105	hconres	319	Honoring the accomplishments of members of the United States Air Force and other Americans working under Air Force leadership who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology.	Commemorations	1998-08-05	1998-09-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	House	Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3]	OH	D	H000074	0	Honors the accomplishments of members of the U.S. Air Force and other Americans working under Air Force leadership who contributed to the development of supersonic flight technology.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hconres-320	105	hconres	320	Supporting the Baltic people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and condemning the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression of August 23, 1939.	International Affairs	1998-08-05	1998-10-12	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-20]	IL	R	S000364	8	Declares that, in observance of the 59th anniversary of the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression, the Congress: (1) reaffirms the U.S. policy of the non-recognition of the occupation by the Soviet Union of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia subsequent to the Pact, which for the 50 years after the signing of the Pact, was a commendable bipartisan policy that refused to legally recognize the Soviet occupation of such countries; (2) urges Russia to renounce the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression and its secret supplemental protocols as illegal; (3) welcomes and supports the signing of the United States-Baltic Charter by the United States, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia that reiterates the strong historical kinship between the peoples of these countries; and (4) calls on the President and the Secretary of State to work to ensure that Russia understands that the Nazi-Soviet Pact of Non-Aggression should be considered illegal and null and void.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hconres-321	105	hconres	321	Expressing the sense of the Congress that money saved from efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare Program should be deposited in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund to ensure the financial integrity of the Medicare Program.	Health	1998-08-05	1998-08-28	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.	House	Rep. Snowbarger, Vince [R-KS-3]	KS	R	S000662	4	Expresses the sense of the Congress that any money received from efforts to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare Program should be deposited into the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund to ensure the financial integrity of the Medicare program and to secure health care services for only those individuals who meet current eligibility requirements under the program.	2025-01-02T17:43:46Z
105-hconres-316	105	hconres	316	To express the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to dedicate a day of learning to the study and understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Federalist Papers.	Education	1998-08-04	1998-08-04	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.	House	Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6]	GA	R	G000225	51	Expresses the sense of Congress that State and local governments and local educational agencies are encouraged to: (1) dedicate at least one day of learning to the study and understanding of the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Federalist Papers; and (2) include a requirement that, before receiving a certificate or diploma of graduation from high school, students be tested on their competency in understanding those works.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
105-hconres-317	105	hconres	317	Expressing the sense of Congress that Members of Congress should follow the examples of self-sacrifice and devotion to character displayed by Jacob Chestnut and John Gibson of the United States Capitol Police.	Congress	1998-08-04	1998-10-01	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]	NC	R	M001134	137	Declares that Members of Congress should: (1) follow the example of Jacob Chestnut and John Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police by living lives of love, respect, and integrity every day at all times, including on the floor of the Senate and House of Representatives; and (2) deserve the title "Honorable" by setting an example so that such individuals did not die in vain.	2025-01-02T17:43:43Z
105-hconres-314	105	hconres	314	Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to war crimes against United States military personnel and their families, and in particular to the war crimes committed in El Salvador against United States Army pilots David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr.	International Affairs	1998-08-03	1998-08-03	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7]	TN	R	B000996	4	Expresses: (1) sincere appreciation for the military service of Lieutenant Colonel David H. Pickett, Private First Class Earnest Dawson, Jr., and Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Scott; and (2) deepest sympathy to the families of David H. Pickett and Earnest Dawson, Jr., for their tragic and wrongful deaths; (3) profound regret that the available remedies have failed to bring Ferman Hernandez and Serveriano Fuentes, the men responsible for executing Pickett and Dawson, to justice. Declares that: (1) the United States should improve the legal protections for its military personnel who serve in foreign lands and their families; and (2) the Government of El Salvador should amend its Constitution to permit the extradition of Hernandez and Fuentes to the United States for trial. Urges the President to: (1) continue efforts to obtain the extradition of Hernandez and Fuentes; (2) initiate changes to the Geneva Convention and other international agreements that would prevent amnesty from being used to deny redress for grave breaches of the Geneva Convention; (3) initiate other changes to the Geneva Convention and other relevant international agreements to ensure and improve the legal protections for U.S. military personnel serving in foreign lands and their families; (4) examine all status-of-forces agreements and similar agreements and obtain revisions to ensure that the legal protections for U.S. military personnel will not suffer another failure; (5) encourage other countries to enact laws substantially similar to the War Crimes Act of 1996; and (6) report to the Congress at least annually regarding the actions taken and the progress made.	2025-01-02T17:43:39Z
105-hconres-315	105	hconres	315	Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the atrocities by Serbian police and military forces against Albanians in Kosova and urging that blocked assets of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) under control of the United States and other governments be used to compensate the Albanians in Kosova for losses suffered through Serbian police and military action.	International Affairs	1998-08-03	1998-09-24	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	House	Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]	CA	D	L000090	11	Condemns the loss of life and the destruction of property in Kosova that is the consequence of the brutal actions of the Serbian police and military forces against the ethnic Albanian population of the province. Expresses the belief of the Congress that the Government of Serbia is primarily responsible and should bear the principal burden of providing compensation for the loss of life and for the costs of rebuilding areas which its forces have devastated. Urges: (1) the President and officials he designates to work with the Congress to draft legislation and regulations which will permit the claims of ethnic Albanians from Kosova who have suffered as a consequence of the actions of Serbian police and military forces in Kosova to be considered, without prejudice to the claims of U.S. nationals, when claims settlement negotiations involving the assets of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), which the United States has blocked or asserted control over, take place; (2) that in drafting such legislation and implementing regulations, special consideration be given to the circumstances of the Government of the Republic of Montenegro and to persons located in Montenegro; and (3) the President and the Secretary of State to urge all other countries to follow a policy which permits ethnic Albanians who have suffered as a consequence of the actions of Serbian police and military forces in Kosova to make claims against the assets of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia which are in the control of the respective country.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hconres-313	105	hconres	313	Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to self-determination for the people of Kosova, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	1998-07-30	1998-07-30	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]	NY	D	E000179	22	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) by illegally revoking the autonomy of Kosova, undertaking other unconstitutional actions, and flagrantly violating the human rights of the people of Kosova, Serbia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have forfeited the legitimate right to govern or to determine political status of the territory of Kosova; and (2) the United States should support the right of self-determination for the people of Kosova, support any resolution of the question of the status of Kosova that is arrived at by means of legitimate acts of self-determination, including a free and fair referendum, encourage other countries to support the right of self-determination for the people of Kosova, and support such representation of Kosova in international institutions as is consistent with the exercise of the legitimate right of self-determination by the people of Kosova.	2025-01-02T17:43:40Z
105-hconres-312	105	hconres	312	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the right of the Albanian People of Kosova to self-determination and independence from the repressive, authoritarian, and barbaric Serbian regime of Slobodan Milosevic, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	1998-07-28	1998-07-28	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]	OH	D	T000350	2	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) publicly declare that the Albanians of Kosova have a legal right to self-determination and that independence is the only solution acceptable to the Kosovars; (2) support and sponsor Kosovar Albanians' right of self-determination; (3) provide its share of resources necessary to facilitate independence for Kosova; (4) in conjunction with United Nations members and other multilateral organizations, convene a working group that deals with the specifics of secession in order to prevent future civil conflict from rising to the level of a breach of international peace and security and that facilitates constructive dialogue in order to prevent violence; and (5) use any and all means necessary to remove impediments to the Kosovar Albanians' right to self-determination.	2025-01-02T17:43:40Z
105-hconres-310	105	hconres	310	Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-07-27	1998-07-27	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6]	GA	R	G000225	14	Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a memorial service for Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to place a plaque in honor of the memory of Officers Gibson and Chestnut at an appropriate site in the U.S. Capitol, with the approval of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Directs the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to make arrangements for funeral services for Officers Gibson and Chestnut, including payments for travel expenses of immediate family members, and for expenses incurred by Members of the House of Representatives in attending such services. Directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to pay survivor's gratuities to the widows of Officers Gibson and Chestnut. Expresses the sense of the Congress that there should be established under law a U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund for the surviving spouses and children of members of the U.S. Capitol Police who are slain in the line of duty.	2025-01-02T17:43:43Z
105-hconres-311	105	hconres	311	Honoring the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police for their selfless acts of heroism at the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.	Commemorations	1998-07-27	1998-07-27	Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9041)	House	Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6]	GA	R	G000225	15	Declares that the Congress honors the memory of Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the U.S. Capitol Police for the selfless acts of heroism they displayed on July 24, 1998, in sacrificing their lives in the line of duty so that others might live. Provides that, when the House of Representatives adjourns on this date and when the Senate adjourns or recesses on this date, they shall do so out of respect for the memory of Officers Gibson and Chestnut.	2025-01-02T17:43:37Z
105-hconres-308	105	hconres	308	Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the failure of Attorney General Janet Reno to seek application for an independent counsel to investigate a number of matters relating to the financing of campaigns in the 1996 Federal election, including the conduct of President Clinton and Vice President Gore.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1998-07-24	1998-07-24	Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7]	GA	R	B000169	0	Deplores the refusal of the Attorney General to seek application for an independent counsel concerning the 1996 election campaign of President Clinton and Vice President Gore. Instructs the Attorney General to seek application for an independent counsel and instructs the President to request that the Attorney General seek such application without further delay.	2025-01-02T17:43:37Z
105-hconres-309	105	hconres	309	Condemning the forced abduction of Ugandan children and their use as soldiers.	International Affairs	1998-07-24	1998-10-09	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]	NJ	D	P000149	9	Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns the abduction of children by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in northern Uganda and calls for the immediate release of all LRA child captives; (2) urges Olara Otunnu, the United Nations (UN) Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict, to take appropriate measures to resolve the LRA problem; (3) encourages the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to investigate the situation; (4) calls on the Al-Bashir government to cease supporting the LRA in the abductions and kidnapping of children in northern Uganda; (5) calls on the President and the Secretary of State to support efforts to end the abduction of children by the LRA and obtain their release; and (6) asks the President to provide more support to UN agencies and nongovernmental organizations working to rehabilitate former child soldiers and reintegrate them into society.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hconres-305	105	hconres	305	Authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the American Luge Association Races.	Congress	1998-07-23	1998-07-30	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	House	Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]	VA	R	D000136	1	Authorizes the U.S. Luge Association to sponsor a free public clinic on the Capitol Grounds on August 8 and 9, 1998. Prohibits any person from representing that this resolution constitutes approval or endorsement by the Federal Government of any person, product, or service. Requires the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board to enter into an agreement with the sponsor and such other persons participating in the event that: (1) such persons shall agree to comply with this resolution; (2) specifically prohibits the use of any photograph taken at the event for a commercial purpose; and (3) provides for the imposition of financial penalties if any violations of the agreement occur.	2025-04-07T15:23:27Z
105-hconres-306	105	hconres	306	Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Costa Rica should take steps to protect the lives of property owners in Costa Rica, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	1998-07-23	1998-07-23	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23]	TX	R	B000617	2	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Government of Costa Rica should: (1) consider fundamental reform to protect the property rights and lives of all law-abiding residents and property owners of Costa Rica from acts of intimidation, violence, and property invasion; and (2) conduct a complete investigation into the death of Max Dalton (a U.S. citizen who was murdered in a dispute with squatters illegally occupying his property in the Pavones region of that country).	2025-01-02T17:43:40Z
105-hconres-307	105	hconres	307	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the nuclear weapons stockpile.	Armed Forces and National Security	1998-07-23	1998-07-23	Referred to the House Committee on National Security.	House	Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]	MA	D	M000133	14	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile can be maintained with a program that is far smaller, less expensive, and does not require facilities or experiments that are likely to be used for warhead design or development; and (2) the Secretary of Energy should direct the Department of Energy (DOE) program for custodianship of the nuclear weapons arsenal toward less costly, less provocative methods and cease the current DOE stockpile stewardship plans.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hconres-304	105	hconres	304	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the culpability of Slobodan Milosevic for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the former Yugoslavia, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	1998-07-21	1998-09-14	Laid on the table. See S. Con. Res. 105 for further action. (consideration: CR H7674)	House	Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]	NJ	R	S000522	27	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) publicly declare that it considers that there is reason to believe that Slobodan Milosevic, President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, has committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide; (2) make collection of information that can be supplied to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia for use as evidence to support his indictment and trial a high priority; (3) provide a fair share of any additional financial or personnel resources that may be required by the Tribunal for the adjudication of Milosevic and others arising from the conflict in the former Yugoslavia; (4) engage in a discussion with other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and interested states of information any such state may hold regarding such matters and of measures to be taken to apprehend persons indicted for war crimes and crimes against humanity; and (5) urge the Tribunal to promptly review all information relating to Milosevic's possible criminal culpability, with a view toward prompt issuance of a public indictment.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hconres-302	105	hconres	302	Recognizing the importance of children and families in the United States and expressing support for the goals of National KidsDay and National Family Month.	Commemorations	1998-07-20	1998-10-09	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15]	PA	D	M000466	44	Recognizes the importance of children and families to the future of the United States. Expresses support for the goals of National KidsDay and National Family Month, as established by KidsPeace. Encourages the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities and celebrations recognizing National KidsDay and National Family Month.	2025-04-07T15:24:01Z
105-hconres-303	105	hconres	303	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should declare Kneeling Nun Mountain in Grant County, New Mexico, to be a national monument, and for other purposes.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	1998-07-20	1998-07-24	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.	House	Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34]	CA	D	T000316	23	Urges: (1) the President to declare the Federal land on and around Kneeling Nun Mountain in Grand County, New Mexico, to be a national monument in accordance with the Antiquities Act of 1906; and (2) the Secretary of the Interior, until such time as the President makes such declaration, to protect and preserve the Federal land from private encroachment and environmental damage.	2025-01-02T17:43:44Z
105-hconres-301	105	hconres	301	Affirming the United States commitment to Taiwan.	International Affairs	1998-07-17	1998-07-21	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	House	Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]	TX	R	D000217	35	Declares that the Congress affirms: (1) its longstanding commitment to Taiwan in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act; (2) its expectation that the future status of Taiwan will be determined by peaceful means, that the people of both sides of the Taiwan Strait should determine their own future, and that it considers any effort to determine or influence Taiwan's future status by other than peaceful means a threat to the peace and security of the Western Pacific region and of grave concern to the United States; (3) its commitment to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services, including appropriate ballistic missile defenses, as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability; (4) that only the President and Congress shall determine the nature and quantity of defense articles and services needed by Taiwan; and (5) its strong support of appropriate membership for Taiwan in international financial institutions and other international organizations. Urges the President to seek a public renunciation by the People's Republic of China of any use of force, or threat to use force, against the free people of Taiwan.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hconres-298	105	hconres	298	Expressing deepest condolences to the State and people of Florida for the losses suffered as a result of the wild land fires occurring in June and July 1998, expressing support to the State and people of Florida as they overcome the effects of the fires, and commending the heroic efforts of firefighters from across the Nation in battling the fires.	Commemorations	1998-07-16	1998-07-24	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]	FL	D	B000911	24	Expresses: (1) the condolences of the Congress to the State and the people of Florida for the losses suffered as a result of the wild land fires occurring in June and July 1998; and (2) support to the State and the people of Florida as they overcome the effects of the fires. Commends: (1) the heroic efforts of the firefighters from across the Nation in battling the fires; and (2) the many Federal, State, and local government agencies that have contributed vital support functions in response to the fires.	2025-04-07T15:23:27Z
105-hconres-299	105	hconres	299	Expressing the sense of Congress that executive departments and agencies must maintain the division of governmental responsibilities between the national government and the States that was intended by the framers of the Constitution, and must ensure that the principles of federalism established by the framers guide the executive departments and agencies in the formulation and implementation of policies.	Government Operations and Politics	1998-07-16	1998-08-19	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.	House	Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3]	GA	R	C000640	46	Calls for executive agencies, when formulating and implementing policies that have federalism implications, to: (1) strictly adhere to constitutional principles and closely examine the constitutional and statutory authority supporting any Federal action that would limit the policy making direction of the States; (2) take Federal action limiting the policy making discretion of the States only where constitutional authority for the action is clear and certain and the national activity is necessitated by the presence of a problem of national scope; (3) recognize the distinction between problems of national scope and problems that are merely common to the States; (4) recognize that constitutional authority for Federal action is clear and certain only when authority for the action may be found in a specific provision of the Constitution, when there is no provision in the Constitution prohibiting Federal action, and when the action does not encroach upon authority reserved to the States; (5) encourage States to develop their own policies to achieve program objectives and to work with officials in other States; (6) refrain from establishing uniform, national standards for programs and, when possible, defer to the States to establish standards; and (7) consult with officials and organizations representing the States in developing national standards when required. States that: (1) the national Government should grant the States the maximum administration discretion possible with respect to national policies administered by the States; and (2) intrusive Federal oversight of State administration is neither necessary nor desirable. Calls for observation of the following special requirements for preemption of State law: (1) agencies should construe a Federal statute to preempt only when it contains an express preemption provision, when there is some other firm and palpable evidence compelling the conclusion that the Congress intended preemption, or when the exercise of State authority directly conflicts with the exercise …	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hconres-300	105	hconres	300	Affirming United States commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act.	International Affairs	1998-07-16	1998-07-16	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	0	Declares that the Congress affirms: (1) its longstanding commitment to Taiwan in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act; (2) its expectation that the future of Taiwan will be determined by peaceful means and that it considers any effort to determine Taiwan's future by other than peaceful means a threat to the peace and security of the Western Pacific and of grave concern to the United States; (3) its commitment to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability; and (4) its commitment that only the President and Congress shall determine the nature and quantity of defense articles and services needed by Taiwan. Urges the President to seek a public renunciation by the People's Republic of China of any use of force, or threat to use force, against democratic Taiwan.	2025-01-02T17:43:40Z
105-hconres-297	105	hconres	297	Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses.	Congress	1998-06-25	1998-06-25	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14]	FL	R	G000336	0	Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from June 25, 1998, until July 14, 1998, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from June 26, 27, or 28, 1998, until July 6, 1998.	2025-04-07T15:23:42Z
105-hconres-295	105	hconres	295	Expressing the sense of Congress that the 65th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933 should serve as a reminder of the brutality of the government of the former Soviet Union's repressive policies toward the Ukrainian people.	International Affairs	1998-06-24	1998-10-12	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12]	MI	D	L000263	71	Condemns the repressive policies of the Government of the former Soviet Union during the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933. Expresses the sense of the Congress: (1) in remembrance of the victims of the Famine; and (2) that any supplemental material that will assist in disseminating information about the Famine should be compiled and made available worldwide.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hconres-296	105	hconres	296	Expressing the sense of Congress that secondary schools should consider starting school after 9:00 a.m.	Education	1998-06-24	1998-07-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]	CA	D	L000397	2	Expresses the sense of the Congress that secondary schools should begin classes after nine o'clock in the morning.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
105-hconres-293	105	hconres	293	Expressing the sense of the Congress on the importance of enacting patient protection legislation.	Health	1998-06-22	1998-07-08	Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.	House	Rep. Ganske, Greg [R-IA-4]	IA	R	G000041	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that before adjourning sine die, the Congress should pass health care legislation that will: (1) improve the quality of managed health care plans; (2) provide for Federal enforcement of specified rights and responsibilities; and (3) ensure that doctors and patients, not health plan accountants, make medical decisions.	2026-03-23T12:41:21Z
105-hconres-294	105	hconres	294	Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the integration of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	1998-06-22	1998-07-30	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	House	Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]	CA	D	W000187	37	Commends the armed forces for their efforts, leadership, and success in providing equality of treatment and opportunity for their military and civilian personnel without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hconres-291	105	hconres	291	Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to raise public awareness of diabetes and to promote public support for diabetes research.	Government Operations and Politics	1998-06-19	1998-06-22	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.	House	Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13]	PA	R	F000332	14	Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the Postal Service to issue a postage stamp to raise public awareness of diabetes and to promote public support for diabetes research.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hconres-292	105	hconres	292	Calling for an end to the recent conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	1998-06-19	1998-09-10	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	House	Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15]	CA	R	C000100	10	Calls on Eritrea and Ethiopia to immediately bring an end to the violence between the two countries. Commends: (1) the executive branch of the U.S. Government for brokering a moratorium on air raids between Eritrea and Ethiopia; and (2) the recent efforts of the U.S. facilitation team to resolve the crisis. Encourages continued U.S. engagement toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Calls on President Isaias Afewerki and Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to end the conflict peacefully.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hconres-290	105	hconres	290	Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the fair and equitable implementation of the amendments made by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996.	Agriculture and Food	1998-06-11	1998-06-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.	House	Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18]	IL	R	L000552	77	Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 and the related responsibilities of the Environmental Protection Agency.	2025-01-02T17:43:38Z
105-hconres-288	105	hconres	288	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should support the efforts of Federal law enforcement agents engaged in investigation and prosecution of money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1998-06-09	1998-06-23	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]	AL	R	B000013	34	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) undercover law enforcement investigations, including sting operations, are necessary to counter increasingly sophisticated money laundering schemes that involve financial institutions in this country and other countries, including Mexico; and (2) the United States should not agree to extradite to Mexico U.S. law enforcement agents involved in Operation Casablanca for actions taken within the scope of such Operation.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
105-hconres-289	105	hconres	289	Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental Research.	Health	1998-06-09	1998-06-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.	House	Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48]	CA	R	P000005	5	Commemorates the creation of the National Institute of Dental Research, through the National Dental Research Act, and its significant national leadership role.	2025-01-02T17:43:38Z
105-hconres-287	105	hconres	287	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should take certain actions to address violence in schools in the United States.	Education	1998-06-05	1998-06-19	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9]	TN	D	F000262	19	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) initiate a series of town meetings to discuss ways to address the growing crisis of violence in schools; and (2) call upon States and localities to improve communication between law enforcement officials and students, parents, and teachers, including establishing school violence prevention hotlines to inform law enforcement officials when threats of violence are made at school.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
105-hconres-285	105	hconres	285	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President of the United States should reconsider his decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square by the Government of the People's Republic of China.	International Affairs	1998-06-03	1998-06-05	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	House	Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26]	TX	R	A000217	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should reconsider his decision to be formally received in Tiananmen Square until the Government of the People's Republic of China acknowledges the Tiananmen Square massacre, pledges that such atrocities will never happen again, and releases those Chinese students still imprisoned for supporting freedom and democracy that day.	2025-04-07T15:32:57Z
105-hconres-286	105	hconres	286	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the link between violence against animals and violence against humans and urging greater emphasis upon identifying and treating individuals who are guilty of violence against animals, which is a crime in its own right in all 50 states, in order to prevent violence against humans and urging research to increase understanding of the connection between cruelty to animals and violence against humans.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1998-06-03	1998-06-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.	House	Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]	CA	D	L000090	30	Recognizes that individuals who abuse animals are more likely to commit more serious violent crimes against humans. Urges: (1) social workers, teachers, mental health professionals, and others to be aware of the connection between animal cruelty and human violence and to evaluate carefully and monitor closely individuals who have a history of abusing animals; (2) appropriate Federal agencies to encourage and support research to increase the understanding of the connection between cruelty to animals and violence against humans; (3) Federal agencies which are undertaking research on violent crime and its causes to incorporate examination of the link between violence against animals and violence against humans; and (4) local law enforcement officials to treat cases of animal cruelty seriously. Commends the work of local animal control officials and humane investigators who enforce laws against animal abuse. Urges them to work more closely with local law enforcement personnel to identify and prevent potential violence against humans.	2025-03-21T14:53:55Z
105-hconres-284	105	hconres	284	Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 1998, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 1999, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003.	Economics and Public Finance	1998-05-27	1998-06-16	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12]	OH	R	K000016	0	TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Levels and Amounts Title II: Budgetary Restraints and Rulemaking Title III: Sense of Congress and the Senate Sets forth the congressional budget for the Government for FY 1999, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2000 through 2003, and revised budgetary levels for FY 1998. Title I: Levels and Amounts - Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY 1998 through 2003, with respect to: (1) Federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits; and (5) public debt. (Sec. 102) Sets forth for such fiscal years specified amounts of revenues and outlays of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund. (Sec. 103) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority and budget outlays for specified major functional categories for FY 1998 through 2003. Title II: Budgetary Restraints and Rulemaking - Authorizes the Senate to reduce revenue and spending aggregates and allocations only for legislation that reduces revenues by providing family tax relief and incentives to stimulate savings, investment, job creation, and economic growth, if such legislation will not increase the deficit or reduce the surplus for: (1) FY 1999; (2) the period of FY 1999 through 2003; or (3) the period of FY 2004 through 2008. (Sec. 202) Authorizes the Senate to increase revenue aggregates for legislation which reserves the Federal share of receipts from tobacco legislation only for the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund. (Sec. 203) Permits the Senate to increase revenue and spending aggregates and allocations only for legislation that reauthorizes and reforms the Superfund program to facilitate the cleanup of hazardous waste sites if such legislation will not increase the deficit or reduce the surplus for: (1) FY 1999; (2) the period of FY 1999 through 2003; or (3) the period of FY 2004 through 2008. Authorizes increased aggregates, allocations, and outlays in the case of a reported Senate b…	2025-04-07T15:33:40Z
105-hconres-281	105	hconres	281	Expressing the sense of Congress that Indonesia completes a transition to a democratically elected, non-military government.	International Affairs	1998-05-22	1998-05-22	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]	FL	R	S000822	18	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should support a complete transition that will lead immediately to a democratically elected, nonmilitary government in Indonesia and that includes: (1) the release of political prisoners; (2) legalization of political organizing activities; (3) international monitoring of human rights conditions; (4) a roundtable for all party discussions; (5) a transitional government of national unity; (6) democratic elections; (7) a truth commission to address past political crimes; and (8) recognition that past injustices require redress.	2025-01-02T17:43:40Z
105-hconres-282	105	hconres	282	To correct the enrollment of H.R. 2400.	Congress	1998-05-22	1998-06-02	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.	House	Rep. Shuster, Bud [R-PA-9]	PA	R	S000394	0	Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2400 (funding for highway and transportation programs).	2025-01-14T17:12:38Z
105-hconres-283	105	hconres	283	Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the December 1997 report on Tibet of the International Commission of Jurists and on United States policy on Tibet.	International Affairs	1998-05-22	1998-10-14	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2174-2175)	House	Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26]	CA	D	B000410	67	Expresses grave concern regarding the findings of the report of the International Commission of Jurists on Tibet issued in December 1997 concerning religious and cultural repression in Tibet. Supports report recommendations that call on: (1) the People's Republic of China to enter into discussions with the Dalai Lama on a solution to the question of Tibet, to ensure respect for the fundamental human rights of the Tibetan people, to end practices which threaten to erode the distinct cultural, religious, and national identity of the Tibetan people, and to cease policies which result in the movement of Chinese people to Tibetan territory; (2) the United Nations General Assembly to resume its debate on the question of Tibet; and (3) the Dalai Lama to enter into discussions with the Chinese Government on a solution to the question of Tibet. Commends the appointment by the Secretary of State of a U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. Calls on: (1) the People's Republic of China to release from detention the nine-year old Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, to his home in Tibet from which he was taken on May 17,1995, and to allow him to pursue his religious studies; and (2) the President, as a central objective of the 1998 presidential summit meeting with Jiang Zemin in Beijing, to work toward securing an agreement to begin substantive negotiations between the People's Republic of China and the Dalai Lama.	2025-01-02T17:43:40Z
105-hconres-279	105	hconres	279	To honor the ExploraVision Awards Program and to encourage more students to participate in this innovative national student science competition.	Education	1998-05-21	1998-06-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42]	CA	D	B000918	11	Honors the ExploraVision Awards Program as an innovative national student science competition for its outstanding contribution to science education. Awards a certificate of appreciation to the Toshiba Corporation and the National Science Teachers Association for their dedication to such Program. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to support the goals of such Program. Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of this resolution: (1) to specified Federal officials, to promote understanding of such Program among Federal and related agencies engaged in science education; and (2) to State Governors, governors of specified territories, and the mayor of the District of Columbia, to encourage more students to participate in such Program.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
105-hconres-280	105	hconres	280	To provide for the development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the United States Congress.	Energy	1998-05-21	1998-06-01	Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.	House	Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]	IL	D	G000535	12	Requires the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) develop and implement a cost-effective energy conservation strategy for all facilities administered by Congress to achieve 20 percent reduction in energy consumption compared to FY 1991 within seven years after adoption of this resolution; (2) submit to the Congress a comprehensive energy conservation and management plan, including life cycle costs methods to determine the cost-effectiveness of proposed energy efficiency projects; (3) submit a request for necessary appropriations; (4) report annually to the Congress on congressional energy management and conservation programs; (5) perform energy surveys of all congressional buildings and attendant updates; (6) use such surveys to determine the cost and payback period of energy and water conservation measures likely to achieve requisite energy consumption levels; and (7) install energy and water conservation measures that will achieve the requirements through previously determined life cycle cost methods and procedures. Authorizes the Architect to: (1) contract with nongovernmental entities and employ private sector capital to finance energy conservation projects and achieve energy consumption targets; (2) develop innovative contracting methods to attract private sector funding for the installation of energy-efficient and renewable energy technology; and (3) participate in the Department of Energy's Financing Renewable Energy and Efficiency (FREE Savings) contracts program for Federal Government facilities. Directs the Architect to produce information packages and guides for each Member and employing authority of the Congress that detail simple, cost-effective methods to save energy.	2025-01-02T17:43:46Z
105-hconres-278	105	hconres	278	Stating the sense of Congress that any national missile defense program to provide protection for the United States against the threat of ballistic missile attack should provide for the protection of Alaska, Hawaii, and the territories and commonwealths of the United States on the same basis as the contiguous States.	Armed Forces and National Security	1998-05-19	1998-05-19	Referred to the House Committee on National Security.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	48	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) any missile defense program to protect the United States against a ballistic missile attack should be designed to protect Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. territories and commonwealths on an equal basis with the contiguous States; and (2) any National Intelligence Estimate prepared with respect to intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities of foreign countries should include assessment of the threat to Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S. territories and commonwealths.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hconres-277	105	hconres	277	Concerning the New Tribes Mission hostage crisis.	International Affairs	1998-05-14	1998-10-21	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Blunt, Roy [R-MO-7]	MO	R	B000575	10	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President and his emissaries should raise the kidnapping of Mark Rich, David Mankins, and Rick Tenenoff of the New Tribes Mission and other American victims in Colombia to all relevant foreign governments, nongovernmental organizations, and religious institutions at every opportunity until a favorable outcome is achieved; (2) the international community should encourage groups believed to have information on this case to come forward; and (3) all appropriate information obtained should be turned over in a timely basis to the New Tribes Mission crisis response team.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hconres-276	105	hconres	276	Expressing the sense of the Congress that United States foreign policy with respect to the Middle East peace process should not include an attempt to require Israel to make concessions which Israel does not believe to be in its self-interest, including concessions which would jeopardize the security of Israel.	International Affairs	1998-05-13	1998-05-13	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3]	NJ	R	S000097	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) U.S. foreign policy with respect to the Middle East peace process should not include an attempt to require Israel to make concessions which Israel does not believe to be in its self-interest, including concessions which would jeopardize the security of Israel; and (2) the U.S. role in such peace process should be that of a facilitator in bringing the parties to a mutual agreement.	2025-01-02T17:43:39Z
105-hconres-275	105	hconres	275	Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the determination of the Department of the Treasury not to allow the importation of certain large capacity military magazine rifles that are functionally identical to banned semiautomatic assault weapons.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1998-05-12	1998-05-12	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-9]	NY	D	S000148	4	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of the Treasury's determination that certain large capacity military magazine rifles may not be imported into the United States because they are functionally identical to banned semiautomatic assault weapons: (1) is consistent with the Congress' intent in enacting the ban on semiautomatic assault weapons while honoring the requirement to allow the importation of firearms that are particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes; and (2) will have a significant impact in maintaining the safety of our streets and in protecting our citizens from harm.	2025-01-02T17:43:37Z
105-hconres-273	105	hconres	273	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the annual rate at which the International Monetary Fund charges interest on loans should be comparable to the average annual rate of interest in financial markets for loans of comparable maturity, adjusted for risk.	Foreign Trade and International Finance	1998-05-07	1998-05-18	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.	House	Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]	CA	R	R000487	1	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the annual interest rate charged on loans by the International Monetary Fund should be, at a minimum, comparable to the average annual interest rate in financial markets for loans of comparable maturity, adjusted for risk.	2025-01-02T17:43:39Z
105-hconres-274	105	hconres	274	Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and for other purposes.	Health	1998-05-07	1998-05-12	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.	House	Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]	FL	R	Y000031	98	Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the National Heart Act and the creation of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.	2025-01-02T17:43:38Z
105-hconres-272	105	hconres	272	Expressing the sense of the House on health care quality.	Health	1998-05-06	1998-05-12	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.	House	Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26]	TX	R	A000217	0	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should not pass any health care legislation that will: (1) make health insurance unaffordable for working families and increase the number of uninsured Americans; (2) divert health care resources from patients to pay lawyers and hire bureaucrats; and (3) impose political considerations on clinical decisions instead of allowing the decisions to be made on sound science and patients' best interests.	2025-01-02T17:43:38Z
105-hconres-271	105	hconres	271	Welcoming His Holiness Karekin I, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, upon his visit to the United States, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in America, and acknowledging the substantial contributions of Armenian-Americans to society and culture in the United States.	International Affairs	1998-05-05	1998-05-05	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]	NJ	D	P000034	25	Congratulates the Diocese of the Armenian Church in America on the occasion of its 100th anniversary in the United States. Welcomes His Holiness Karekin I, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, upon his visit to the United States. Commends Armenian-Americans for their contributions to U.S. society and culture.	2025-01-02T17:43:39Z
105-hconres-268	105	hconres	268	Honoring the international corps of volunteers, known as Machal, who served Israel in its War of Independence.	International Affairs	1998-04-30	1998-04-30	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]	CA	D	H000213	9	Honors the international corps of volunteers, known as "Machal," who served Israel in its War of Independence.	2025-01-02T17:43:41Z
105-hconres-269	105	hconres	269	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the heroism, sacrifice, and service of former South Vietnamese commandos in connection with United States armed forces during the Vietnam conflict.	International Affairs	1998-04-30	1998-06-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	House	Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46]	CA	D	S000030	0	Recognizes and honors former South Vietnamese commandos for their service in connection with U.S. armed forces during the Vietnam conflict.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hconres-270	105	hconres	270	Acknowledging the positive role of Taiwan in the current Asian financial crisis and affirming the support of the American people for peace and stability on the Taiwan Strait and security for Taiwan's democracy.	International Affairs	1998-04-30	1998-06-10	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	House	Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22]	NY	R	S000675	4	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States abides by all previous understandings of a "one China" policy and its abiding interest in a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan Straits issue; and (2) the President should seek, at the June summit meeting this year in Beijing, a public renunciation by the People's Republic of China of any use of force, or threat to use force, against Taiwan.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z
105-hconres-265	105	hconres	265	Authorizing the use of the East Front of the Capitol Grounds for performances sponsored by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.	Congress	1998-04-29	1998-05-11	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Shuster, Bud [R-PA-9]	PA	R	S000394	1	Authorizes the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to sponsor free public performances on the East Front of the Capitol grounds at such dates and times as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration jointly approve. Terminates this authority after FY 1998.	2025-04-07T15:33:47Z
105-hconres-266	105	hconres	266	Expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense should continue to buy goods and services made domestically and not deviate from the domestic source and manufacturing restrictions on procurements as established by law.	Armed Forces and National Security	1998-04-29	1998-04-29	Referred to the House Committee on National Security.	House	Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6]	OH	D	S001004	14	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Defense should: (1) continue to apply the domestic source restrictions established under the National Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1993; and (2) demonstrate greater fiscal responsibility in all other areas before proposing to make any exceptions to such procurement restrictions.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hconres-267	105	hconres	267	Declaring a national commitment to the exploration, development, and use of space.	Science, Technology, Communications	1998-04-29	1998-06-10	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Research and Development.	House	Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15]	FL	R	W000267	18	Calls for a national commitment to specified priorities in commercial, civil, and national security space efforts.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
105-hconres-261	105	hconres	261	Recognizing the importance of rivers to the United States and supporting efforts to inform and educate the people of the United States regarding rivers and the importance of their preservation.	Water Resources Development	1998-04-28	1998-04-28	Referred to the House Committee on Resources.	House	Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]	RI	D	K000113	0	Recognizes the importance of rivers and streams to the Nation and supports activities to promote public education about river and stream preservation.	2025-01-02T17:43:45Z
105-hconres-262	105	hconres	262	Authorizing the 1998 District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to be run through the Capitol Grounds.	Congress	1998-04-28	1998-05-14	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Kim, Jay [R-CA-41]	CA	R	K000181	0	Authorizes the 1998 District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to be run through the Capitol grounds on May 29, 1998.	2025-04-07T15:31:32Z
105-hconres-263	105	hconres	263	Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the seventeenth annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.	Congress	1998-04-28	1998-05-14	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Kim, Jay [R-CA-41]	CA	R	K000181	0	Permits the National Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free, public event, the 17th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 1998.	2025-04-07T15:32:29Z
105-hconres-264	105	hconres	264	Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to documentation requirements for physicians who submit claims to Medicare for office visits and for other evaluation and management services.	Health	1998-04-28	1998-05-06	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.	House	Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]	NJ	D	P000034	40	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Health Care Financing Administration should: (1) further postpone its plans to implement the documentation guidelines for evaluation and management services, as currently constituted; (2) continue consultation with organizations representing physicians on how to reduce the complexity of any such guidelines before their use by Medicare or its agents in review of claims; (3) conduct a pilot study of any such documentation requirements before use in audits and other review activities; and (4) assure that any such documentation guidelines, if applied by Medicare or its agents in review activities, contribute to quality care and do not detract from good patient care by requiring physicians to spend undue time documenting their services (at the expense of spending less time with patients) or lead to sanctions being imposed for unintentional coding and documentation errors.	2025-01-02T17:43:47Z
105-hconres-257	105	hconres	257	Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses.	Congress	1998-04-01	1998-04-01	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26]	TX	R	A000217	0	Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from April 1 until April 21, 1998, and an adjournment or recess of the Senate from April 2, 3, 4, or 5 until April 20, 1998.	2025-01-02T17:43:37Z
105-hconres-258	105	hconres	258	Encouraging international resolution of the political status of East Timor.	International Affairs	1998-04-01	1998-04-29	Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.	House	Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]	NY	D	L000480	91	Calls for the United States to: (1) support an internationally supervised referendum to determine the political status of East Timor; (2) recognize the need for direct Timorese participation in United Nations (UN)-sponsored tripartite talks; and (3) work actively to realize the directives of existing UN resolutions on East Timor.	2025-01-23T13:18:47Z
105-hconres-259	105	hconres	259	Recognizing and honoring the people of the Dodecanesian Islands for their stance in fighting fascism and preserving democratic values and beliefs.	International Affairs	1998-04-01	1998-04-01	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7]	NY	D	M000117	2	Recognizes and honors the people of the Dodecanesian Islands for their stance in fighting fascism and preserving democratic values and beliefs.	2025-01-02T17:43:41Z
105-hconres-260	105	hconres	260	Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Paul Leroy Robeson, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General in 1998, during which occurs the 100th anniversary of Paul Robeson's birth, that such a stamp be issued.	Commemorations	1998-04-01	1998-04-03	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.	House	Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]	IL	D	R000515	1	Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Paul Leroy Robeson.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
105-hconres-256	105	hconres	256	Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to Lifer Groups.	Crime and Law Enforcement	1998-03-31	1998-04-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.	House	Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]	MI	D	C000714	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the departments of corrections of the various States and the Bureau of Prisons should encourage the formation of, and provide as much help as possible to, Lifer Groups in penal institutions.	2025-01-02T17:43:36Z
105-hconres-254	105	hconres	254	Calling on the Government of Cuba to extradite to the United States convicted felon Joanne Chesimard and all other individuals who have fled the United States to avoid prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses and who are currently living freely in Cuba.	International Affairs	1998-03-30	1998-10-21	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7]	NJ	R	F000349	26	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Government of Cuba should return to the United States convicted murderer Joanne Chesimard and all other individuals currently living freely in Cuba who have fled the United States to avoid prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses; and (2) the return of such criminals should be a top priority for the U.S. Government.	2025-04-07T15:23:39Z

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