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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
106-hconres-446	106	hconres	446	Providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Sixth Congress.	Congress	2000-12-15	2000-12-15	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10]	FL	R	Y000031	0	Provides for the sine die adjournment of the House of Representatives and the Senate on either December 15, 16, or 17, 2000.	2025-01-02T17:07:44Z
106-hconres-447	106	hconres	447	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the States should adopt uniform voting procedures to carry out the election of the President and Vice President.	Government Operations and Politics	2000-12-15	2000-12-15	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	House	Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]	TX	D	J000032	0	Expresses the sense of Congress that the States should adopt uniform procedures to carry out the election of the President and the Vice President, including those for voter registration, absentee voting, early voting, and voting hours on election day.	2025-01-02T17:07:49Z
106-hconres-445	106	hconres	445	In honor of Henry B. Gonzalez.	Commemorations	2000-12-07	2000-12-15	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24]	TX	D	F000392	45	Expresses the condolences of Congress on the death of the Honorable Henry Barbosa Gonzalez on November 28, 2000.	2025-04-07T13:46:30Z
106-hconres-444	106	hconres	444	All American Voting Rights Resolution	Government Operations and Politics	2000-12-05	2000-12-05	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	House	Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23]	TX	R	B000617	5	All American Voting Rights Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Federal, State, and local governments must make every effort to count the votes of members of the uniformed services and their dependents who have submitted ballots legally and in good faith; (2) the Attorney General should fully investigate all allegations of abuses against such voting rights in Florida; and (3) the failure of the Attorney General to take action would violate fundamental principles on which American democracy is founded.	2025-08-20T14:19:37Z
106-hconres-443	106	hconres	443	Expressing the sense of the Congress in reaffirming the United States of America as a republic.	Government Operations and Politics	2000-12-04	2000-12-04	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]	TX	R	P000583	6	Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States is a republic, not a democracy, and that the present constitutionally prescribed means by which the President and Vice President are selected State by State is essential to preserving the diversity of the citizenry of the United States and to maintaining the United States as a Federal republic composed of independent and sovereign States.	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-442	106	hconres	442	Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.	Congress	2000-11-14	2000-11-14	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26]	TX	R	A000217	0	Provides for conditional adjournment of the House and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate from November 14 or 15, 2000, until December 4, 2000.	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-441	106	hconres	441	Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the investigation into the terrorist attack on the U.S.S. COLE on October 12, 2000.	International Affairs	2000-11-13	2000-11-13	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Riley, Bob [R-AL-3]	AL	R	R000258	21	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Government of Yemen should give U.S. investigators complete access to investigate and question all suspects in the October 12, 2000, terrorist attack on the U.S.S. COLE, including access to any Yemeni Government officials suspected of having played a role in that attack; and (2) the President and senior Administration officials leading the U.S. investigation of that attack should guarantee that Federal Bureau of Investigation investigators have access to the information and people they need to bring to justice everyone involved in the attack.	2025-01-02T17:07:47Z
106-hconres-440	106	hconres	440	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Government of Mexico should adhere to the terms of the 1944 Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande Treaty Between the United States and Mexico.	Water Resources Development	2000-10-31	2000-10-31	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23]	TX	R	B000617	1	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should bring about compliance with the 1944 treaty on water utilization in order that the full requirement of water shall be available for U.S. use during the next full crop season; and (2) the U.S. section of the International Boundary and Water Commission should work to bring about full compliance with such treaty and should not accept any water debt or deficit repayment plan that does not provide for the full repayment of water owed.	2025-01-02T17:07:47Z
106-hconres-439	106	hconres	439	Correcting the enrollment of H.R. 2614.	Congress	2000-10-30	2000-10-31	Received in the Senate.	House					0	Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2614 (certified development company program revisions).	2025-01-02T17:07:44Z
106-hconres-438	106	hconres	438	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of locating a national immigration museum in El Paso, Texas.	Immigration	2000-10-28	2000-10-31	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.	House	Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]	TX	D	R000170	0	Supports the creation in El Paso, Texas, of the Paso al Norte Immigration History Museum. Urges its designation as the national museum of immigration from Mexico to the United States.	2025-01-02T17:07:44Z
106-hconres-436	106	hconres	436	Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4811.	Congress	2000-10-25	2000-10-25	Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	House	Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]	WI	D	O000007	0	Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4811 (appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001).	2025-01-02T17:07:49Z
106-hconres-437	106	hconres	437	To reaffirm the commitment of the United States to help Guam achieve full self-governance, and for other purposes.	Government Operations and Politics	2000-10-25	2000-10-25	Referred to the House Committee on Resources.	House	Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large]	GU	D	U000014	0	Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes its duty under the Constitution to promote the political development and advancement of Guam; (2) reaffirms its commitment to help Guam achieve full self-governance; (3) aspires to eradicate colonialism and grant the Chamorro people of Guam the right to self-determination by 2010; (4) continues to support and respect human rights; and (5) urges the President to also reaffirm the U.S. commitment to help Guam achieve full self- governance and to grant the Chamorro people of Guam the right to self-determination by 2010.	2025-01-02T17:07:49Z
106-hconres-434	106	hconres	434	Commending the men and women who fought the year 2000 wildfires for their heroic efforts in protecting human lives and safety and limiting property losses.	Commemorations	2000-10-24	2000-10-31	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]	OR	R	W000791	8	Commends the men and women who fought wildfires on public lands during the 2000 wildfire season. Mourns the loss of life of the 16 persons who died while defending the fire lines.	2025-01-02T17:07:49Z
106-hconres-435	106	hconres	435	Recognizing and honoring Ernesto Antonio "Tito" Puente Jr.	Commemorations	2000-10-24	2000-10-24	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.	House	Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]	TX	D	O000107	16	Recognizes and honors Ernesto "Tito" Puente Jr. as one of the greatest American musicians.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
106-hconres-433	106	hconres	433	Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the parliamentary elections held in Belarus on October 15, 2000.	International Affairs	2000-10-23	2000-10-23	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2]	CT	D	G000120	1	Declares that: (1) the period preceding the elections held in Belarus on October 15, 2000, was plagued by human rights abuses and a climate of fear for which the regime of Aleksandr Lukashenko is responsible; (2) such elections were conducted in the absence of a democratic electoral law; (3) the Lukashenko regime purposely denied the democratic opposition access to state-controlled media; and (4) such elections were for seats in a parliament that has been deprived of its real constitutional power and democratic legitimacy by the Lukashenko regime.Declares the support of Congress for the Belarus' democratic opposition, and commends the efforts of the opposition to boycott the illegitimate parliamentary elections. Reaffirms recognition of the 13th Supreme Soviet as the only democratically and constitutionally legitimate legislative body of Belarus.Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should call upon Lukashenko and his regime to: (1) provide a full accounting of the disappearances of specified individuals in Belarus; and (2) release specified individuals imprisoned in Belarus for their political views.	2025-01-02T17:07:47Z
106-hconres-430	106	hconres	430	Calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Cuba, including Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2000-10-19	2000-10-19	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]	NJ	D	A000210	1	Expresses the sense of Congress that the embargo of Cuba should not be lifted until the Cuban Government agrees to decriminalize free speech, association, and movement, and other elements crucial to the development of democracy and the protection of fundamental human rights.Calls on the Cuban Government to: (1) immediately release all political prisoners in Cuba, including Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet; (2) eliminate all of Cuba's criminal laws that unnecessarily restrict the fundamental human rights to freedom of speech, association, and movement; and (3) respect fundamental human rights and free multiparty and internationally supervised elections in Cuba.	2025-01-02T17:07:47Z
106-hconres-431	106	hconres	431	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should oppose a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the Government of Japan until Japan's whaling activities comply with the requirements of the International Whaling Commission and Japan ends the commercialization of whale meat.	International Affairs	2000-10-19	2000-10-19	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]	MA	D	D000210	24	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Japan's continued defiance of International Whaling Commission (IWC) requests to halt its scientific whaling program undermines international efforts to conserve and protect the world's whale populations; (2) such behavior calls into question the credibility of commitments made by the Japanese Government to international organizations; and (3) the President should not support Japan's appointment to a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council until Japan stops whaling and complies with IWC requirements.	2025-01-02T17:07:47Z
106-hconres-432	106	hconres	432	Recognizing the founding of the Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2000-10-19	2000-10-19	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-28]	CA	R	D000492	1	Recognizes and commends the members of the Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia (ARDA) for joining forces in their common struggle for freedom and the rule of law.Calls for: (1) Asian governments to heed ARDA's calls for political and legal reforms and to engage ARDA members in dialog; and (2) an immediate end to human rights violations committed against Asian democracy activists.	2025-01-02T17:07:47Z
106-hconres-425	106	hconres	425	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the continued participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Eight must be conditioned on Russia's own voluntary acceptance of and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy.	International Affairs	2000-10-12	2000-10-12	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]	CA	D	L000090	3	Expresses the sense of Congress that the participation of the Russian Federation in the Group of Eight must be linked to the Russian Federation's adherence to specified norms and standards of democracy.	2025-01-02T17:07:47Z
106-hconres-426	106	hconres	426	Concerning the violence in the Middle East.	International Affairs	2000-10-12	2000-10-25	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20]	NY	R	G000212	164	Expresses the solidarity of Congress with the state and people of Israel at this time of crisis. Condemns the Palestinian leadership for encouraging the violence and doing so little for so long to stop it.Calls upon the Palestinian leadership to: (1) refrain from exhortations to public incitement; and (2) vigorously use its security forces to act immediately to stop all violence, to show respect for all holy sites, and to settle all grievances through negotiations.Commends successive Administrations on their continuing efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East.Calls upon: (1) the current Administration to use its veto power at the United Nations Security Council to ensure that the Security Council does not again adopt unbalanced resolutions addressing the uncontrolled violence in the areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority; and (2) all involved parties to make all possible efforts to reinvigorate the peace process.	2025-04-07T13:46:42Z
106-hconres-427	106	hconres	427	Directing the Secretary of the Senate to correct the enrollment of the bill S. 3186.	Congress	2000-10-12	2000-10-13	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-5]	TX	R	S000250	0	Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2415 (security of U.S. missions and personnel overseas and Department of State appropriations).	2025-01-02T17:07:44Z
106-hconres-428	106	hconres	428	Providing for corrections in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 5164) amending title 49, United States Code, to require reports concerning defects in motor vehicles or tires or other motor vehicle equipment in foreign countries, and for other purposes.	Congress	2000-10-12	2000-10-18	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]	MI	R	U000031	0	Provides for corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5164 (mandatory reports on foreign motor vehicle equipment or tire defects).	2025-04-07T13:47:21Z
106-hconres-429	106	hconres	429	Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the electricity crisis in San Diego and Orange Counties in California.	Energy	2000-10-12	2000-10-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.	House	Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-49]	CA	R	B000461	0	Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) declare an economic emergency for San Diego and Orange Counties due to the electricity crisis; and (2) authorize that, until December 31, 2002, Federal electric energy shall be available for purchase by investor-owned electric utilities for resale to California consumers, and at the same wholesale rates applicable to wholesale Federal power sales to public power agencies.	2025-01-15T18:51:50Z
106-hconres-423	106	hconres	423	Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Million Family March.	Congress	2000-10-11	2000-10-13	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]	IL	D	D000096	0	See summary of: H.Con.Res. 422	2025-04-07T13:47:06Z
106-hconres-424	106	hconres	424	Providing for corrections in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 4461.	Congress	2000-10-11	2000-10-11	Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	House	Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2]	NY	R	L000155	0	Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4461 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations).	2025-01-02T17:07:48Z
106-hconres-420	106	hconres	420	Providing for corrections in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 4461.	Congress	2000-10-10	2000-10-25	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.	House	Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]	OH	D	K000009	1	Provides for corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4461 (medicine equity and drug safety).	2025-01-02T17:07:48Z
106-hconres-421	106	hconres	421	Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the accomplishments of the U.S.S. Tennessee (BB-43) during World War II.	Armed Forces and National Security	2000-10-10	2000-10-10	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.	House	Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7]	TN	R	B000996	8	Commends those who served on the U.S.S. TENNESSEE for their service to the Nation and their role in the ship's 13 major operations during World War II. Urges the Secretary of the Navy to reconsider the decision whether to recommend to the President the award of the Presidential Unit Citation to the World War II crew of such ship.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
106-hconres-422	106	hconres	422	Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Million Family March.	Congress	2000-10-10	2000-10-10	Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.	House	Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]	IL	D	D000096	0	Authorizes the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Million Family March.	2025-01-02T17:07:49Z
106-hconres-419	106	hconres	419	Expressing the sense of Congress on the propriety and need for expeditious construction of the National World War II Memorial at the Rainbow Pool on the National Mall in the Nation's Capitol.	Commemorations	2000-10-06	2000-10-11	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.	House	Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3]	AZ	R	S001044	6	Calls for expeditious construction of the National World War II Memorial at the Rainbow Pool site on the National Mall.	2025-01-02T17:07:49Z
106-hconres-418	106	hconres	418	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the current level of violence between the Israelis and the Palestinians.	International Affairs	2000-10-05	2000-10-05	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR 10/6/2000 E1722)	House	Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2]	NY	R	L000155	3	Condemns statements and actions by Palestinians designed to inflame and encourage violence. Demands that Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat make a public appeal on Palestinian television for the public to cease further acts of violence.Urges the President to use all diplomatic means available to seek an end to the violence and return the Palestinians to the negotiating table.Supports Israeli Government actions designed to bring this current round of violence to a peaceful conclusion.Urges the Administration to oppose: (1) any United Nations effort to put forward one-sided anti-Israel resolutions or statements; and (2) the establishment of any international commissions of inquiry.States that the Congress will consider the response of Palestinians to the escalation of violence in their future relations with the United States.	2025-01-02T17:07:47Z
106-hconres-417	106	hconres	417	Expressing the strong support of Congress that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission execute its fundamental responsibility to reform the unjust and unreasonable electric power rates in California immediately.	Energy	2000-10-04	2000-10-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.	House	Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52]	CA	R	H000981	4	Expresses the sense of Congress that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has the duty, not the option, to reform the unjust and unreasonable electric power rates in California without further delay.	2025-01-15T18:51:50Z
106-hconres-416	106	hconres	416	Recognizing the historical significance of the 20th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	2000-10-03	2000-10-03	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3]	PA	D	B000644	38	Recognizes the historical significance of the 20th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarnosc. Honors the Polish leaders who risked and lost their lives attempting to restore democracy in their country.	2025-01-02T17:07:47Z
106-hconres-415	106	hconres	415	Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Children's Memorial Day.	Commemorations	2000-10-02	2000-10-19	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-11]	MI	R	K000288	2	Expresses the sense of the Congress that a National Children's Memorial Day should be established.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
106-hconres-413	106	hconres	413	Expressing the sense of Congress concerning cooperation between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense in the procurement of medical items.	Health	2000-09-28	2000-09-28	Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	House	Rep. Everett, Terry [R-AL-2]	AL	R	E000268	4	Expresses the sense of Congress that the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs should increase, to the maximum extent consistent with their respective missions, their level of cooperation in the procurement and management of prescription drugs.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
106-hconres-414	106	hconres	414	Relating to the reestablishment of representative government in Afghanistan.	International Affairs	2000-09-28	2000-10-25	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15]	CA	R	C000100	6	Declares that the United States supports: (1) democratic efforts that respect the human and political rights of all ethnic and religious groups in Afghanistan, including the effort to establish a "Loya Jirgah"(Grand Assembly) process that would lead to the Afghan people determining their own destiny; and (2) the continuing efforts of former King Mohammed Zahir Shah and other parties to convene a Loya Jirgah to reestablish a representative government that respects the rights of all ethnic groups, to bring freedom, peace, and stability, and to end terrorist activities, illicit drug production, and human rights abuses in Afghanistan.	2025-04-07T13:46:42Z
106-hconres-411	106	hconres	411	Relating to the reestablishment of representative government in Afghanistan.	International Affairs	2000-09-27	2000-09-27	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15]	CA	R	C000100	5	Expresses support for: (1) the right of the people of Afghanistan to determine their own destiny through the traditional Afghan "Loya Jirgah," or Grand Assembly, process by selecting, respecting, and following the decisions of leaders; and (2) the continuing efforts of former King Mohammed Zahir Shah and other responsible parties searching for peace to convene a Loya Jirgah to reestablish a representative government through institution building, to bring stability to Afghanistan, and to end terrorist activities and human rights abuses.	2025-01-02T17:07:47Z
106-hconres-412	106	hconres	412	Promoting a national dialog on long-term care financing reform.	Health	2000-09-27	2000-11-14	Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.	House	Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large]	ND	D	P000422	25	Expresses the sense of the Congress concerning the Federal Government's role in long-term care, including its role in the reform of long-term care costs and financing.	2026-03-23T12:41:21Z
106-hconres-409	106	hconres	409	Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1654.	Congress	2000-09-26	2000-10-13	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-9]	WI	R	S000244	0	Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R.1654 (National Aeronautics and Space Administration appropriations).	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-410	106	hconres	410	Condemning the assassination of Father John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice in the Republic of Kenya.	International Affairs	2000-09-26	2000-10-24	Laid on the table. See S. Con. Res. 146 for further action.	House	Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]	CA	D	L000090	15	Condemns the violent deaths of Father John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice in Kenya.Calls for: (1) an independent investigation of such deaths, in addition to the initiatives of the Government of Kenya; (2) the Secretary of State, acting through the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, to report to Congress on the progress of such investigation and initiatives; (3) the findings of such investigation to be made public; and (4) the President to support such investigation through all diplomatic means.	2025-04-07T13:46:42Z
106-hconres-407	106	hconres	407	To direct the Secretary of the Senate to correct technical errors in the enrollment of S. 1455.	Congress	2000-09-25	2000-09-26	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]	MI	R	U000031	0	Makes technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 1455 (protections against college financial assistance fraud).	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-408	106	hconres	408	Expressing appreciation for the United States service members who were aboard the British transport HMT ROHNA when it sank, the families of these service members, and the rescuers of the HMT ROHNA's passengers and crew.	Commemorations	2000-09-25	2000-10-27	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11270)	House	Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2]	WA	R	M000669	9	Expresses appreciation for: (1) the U.S. service members who died in the sinking of the HMT ROHNA, a British transport ship, by the Germans in November 1943; (2) the U.S. service members who survived the sinking; (3) the families of all such service members; and (4) the U.S., British, and French rescuers, especially the crew of the USS PIONEER.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
106-hconres-406	106	hconres	406	Expressing the sense of the Congress that Federal land management agencies should immediately enact a cohesive strategy to reduce the overabundance of forest fuels which places national resources at high risk of catastrophic wildfire.	Public Lands and Natural Resources	2000-09-22	2000-09-28	Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.	House	Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19]	CA	R	R000004	35	Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to wildfire danger that: (1) Federal forest and land management agencies should enact a cohesive strategy to reduce the overabundance of forest fuels; and (2) the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior should prepare for publication a public lands national fire strategy.	2025-01-02T17:07:49Z
106-hconres-405	106	hconres	405	To correct the enrollment of H.R. 4919.	Congress	2000-09-21	2000-09-22	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20]	NY	R	G000212	0	Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4919 (improvements to certain defense and security assistance provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act and the transfer of naval vessels to foreign countries).	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-404	106	hconres	404	Calling for the immediate release of Mr. Edmond Pope from prison in the Russian Federation for Humanitarian reasons, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2000-09-19	2000-10-19	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5]	PA	R	P000263	155	Calls on the Russian Federation to immediately release Edmond Pope and to ensure that proper and qualified medical attention is provided to him.Expresses the sense of Congress that if Pope is not released immediately, the President should continue efforts to secure his release, including consideration of: (1) terminating all assistance to the Government of the Russian Federation under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the annual Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for purposes of preparing the Russian Federation's entrance or accession to the World Trade Organization; and (2) opposing any further debt relief of obligations owed to the U.S. Government from the Government of the Russian Federation.Urges the President to increase efforts to secure appropriate medical attention for Pope.	2025-04-07T13:46:42Z
106-hconres-403	106	hconres	403	Recognizing, appreciating, and remembering with dignity and respect the Native American men and women who have served the United States in military service.	Commemorations	2000-09-18	2000-09-18	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	House	Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]	MI	D	S001045	0	Recognizes the service of Native American veterans to the United States.	2025-01-02T17:07:50Z
106-hconres-400	106	hconres	400	Congratulating the Republic of Hungary on the millennium of its foundation as a state.	International Affairs	2000-09-14	2000-10-03	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5]	OK	R	I000047	1	Congratulates the Republic of Hungary and Hungarians everywhere on the 1000th anniversary of the founding of the Kingdom of Hungary. Commends Hungary for its recent transition to a democratic state dedicated to upholding universal rights and liberties, a free market economy, and integration into European and transatlantic institutions.	2025-04-07T13:46:42Z
106-hconres-401	106	hconres	401	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding high-level visits by Taiwanese officials to the United States.	International Affairs	2000-09-14	2000-09-14	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2]	CT	D	G000120	42	Calls for: (1) Congress and the executive branch to communicate directly with elected and appointed top Taiwanese officials; and (2) the United States to revise, with a view toward reducing, restrictions on high-level visits by Taiwanese officials to the United States.	2025-01-02T17:07:47Z
106-hconres-402	106	hconres	402	Recognizing the importance of the Selective Service System on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the United States' first peacetime military registration effort and the continued need for American men to register for possible service in the Armed Forces.	Armed Forces and National Security	2000-09-14	2000-09-14	Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.	House	Rep. Kuykendall, Steven T. [R-CA-36]	CA	R	K000357	18	Recognizes, on the 60th anniversary of the first U.S. peacetime military registration: (1) that the United States must continue to be prepared to defend its people and interests during conflict; and (2) the continued need for U.S. males of 18 years of age to register for possible military service as required by the Military Selective Service Act.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
106-hconres-398	106	hconres	398	Expressing the sense of the Congres that a postage stamp should be issued to honor the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America.	Commemorations	2000-09-13	2000-09-13	Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.	House	Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1]	NY	D	F000257	19	Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service to recommend and the Postmaster General to issue a postage stamp to honor the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
106-hconres-399	106	hconres	399	Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.	Education	2000-09-13	2000-10-05	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]	PA	R	G000291	68	Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975.Acknowledges the contributions of children with disabilities, their parents, teachers, related services personnel, and administrators.Reaffirms support for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act so that all children with disabilities have access to a free public education.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
106-hconres-394	106	hconres	394	Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 1374.	Congress	2000-09-12	2000-09-14	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 1374 (development of a multi-agency campus project in Jackson, Wyoming).	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-395	106	hconres	395	Expressing the sense of the Congress condemning the September 6, 2000, militia attack on United Nations refugee workers in West Timor and calling for an end to militia violence in East and West Timor.	International Affairs	2000-09-12	2000-09-21	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]	NJ	R	S000522	17	Expresses condolences to the families and co-workers of Carlos Caceres of Puerto Rico, Samson Aregahegn of Ethiopia, and Pero Simundza of Croatia, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) staff members killed in the militia attack on UNHCR offices in West Timor.Calls upon the U.S. Government and the Government of Indonesia to ensure thorough and transparent investigations of these murders and to bring the perpetrators to justice.Expresses the belief that the United States should suspend all military relations and cooperation with the armed forces of Indonesia, including a cutoff of all security assistance and joint training programs, until: (1) certain conditions in the Foreign Operations Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2000 are fulfilled; (2) the disarming and disbanding of all militias in East Timor and West Timor is accomplished; and (3) civilian rule and the rule of law have been established in Indonesia.Calls upon the U.S. Government to: (1) persist in urging the Indonesian Government to disarm and disband all militias in West Timor, arrest known militia leaders, and extradite to East Timor those who committed crimes in that country; and (2) continue economic and development assistance and other similar support for the people of East Timor and of Indonesia.	2025-04-07T13:46:42Z
106-hconres-396	106	hconres	396	Celebrating the birth of James Madison and his contributions to the Nation.	Commemorations	2000-09-12	2000-10-26	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7]	VA	R	B000556	9	Recognizes the historical significance of James Madison's birth, as well as his contributions to the Nation.Urges American patriotic and civil associations, labor organizations, schools, universities, historical societies, and communities of learning and worship, together with citizens throughout the United States, to develop appropriate programs and educational activities to recognize and celebrate the life and achievements of James Madison.Calls on the people of the United States to observe James Madison's life and legacy with appropriate ceremonies and activities.	2025-04-07T13:46:57Z
106-hconres-397	106	hconres	397	Voicing concern about serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in most states of Central Asia, including substantial noncompliance with their Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on democratization and the holding of free and fair elections.	International Affairs	2000-09-12	2000-11-01	Received in the Senate.	House	Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]	NJ	R	S000522	5	Expresses concern about the tendency of Central Asian leaders to seek to remain in power indefinitely and their willingness to manipulate constitutions, elections, and legislative and judicial systems to do so.Urges the President, the Secretaries of State and Defense, and other U.S. officials to raise with such leaders the concern about serious violations of human rights, including noncompliance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on democracy and the rule of law.Urges Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan to: (1) come into compliance with OSCE commitments on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, specifically the holding of free and fair elections that do not exclude genuine challengers; (2) permit independent and opposition parties and candidates to participate on an equal basis with representation in election commissions at all levels; and (3) allow domestic non-governmental and political party observers, as well as international observers.Calls on Central Asian leaders to: (1) establish conditions for independent and opposition media to function without constraint, limitation, or fear of harassment; (2) repeal criminal laws which impose prison sentences for alleged defamation of the state or public officials; and (3) provide access to state media on an equal basis during election campaigns to independent and opposition parties and candidates.Calls on Central Asian governments that have begun roundtable discussions with opposition and independent forces to engage in a serious and comprehensive national dialogue on institutionalizing measures to hold free and fair elections and urges those governments which have not launched such roundtables to do so.Calls on the leaders of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to: (1) condemn and take steps to cease the systematic use of torture and other inhuman treatment by authorities against political opponents and others; (2) permit the registration of independent and opposition parties and candidates; and (3…	2025-04-07T13:46:42Z
106-hconres-391	106	hconres	391	Recognizing the contributions of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to the women's suffrage movement.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	2000-09-07	2000-09-15	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-23]	NY	R	B000586	1	Encourages all Americans to remember the contributions of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to the women's suffrage movement. Calls for activities to commemorate the women's suffrage movement.	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-392	106	hconres	392	Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued in recognition of the services rendered by this Nation's volunteer firefighters.	Commemorations	2000-09-07	2000-09-13	Referred to the Subcommittee on Postal Service.	House	Rep. Forbes, Michael P. [D-NY-1]	NY	D	F000257	18	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster General that a postage stamp be issued to honor the men and women of the Volunteer Fire Service.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
106-hconres-393	106	hconres	393	Expressing the sense of the Congress in remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the devastating hurricane which struck Galveston, Texas, on September 8, 1900.	Commemorations	2000-09-07	2000-09-13	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.	House	Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-9]	TX	D	L000043	0	Urges the President to issue a proclamation commemorating the 100th anniversary of the hurricane that devastated Galveston, Texas, on September 8, 1900.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
106-hconres-390	106	hconres	390	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Taiwan's participation in the United Nations.	International Affairs	2000-09-06	2000-10-20	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4]	CO	R	S000112	86	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Taiwan and its people deserve appropriate participation in the United Nations and other international organizations such as the World Health Organization; and (2) the United States should fulfill its commitment made in the 1994 Taiwan Policy Review to support more actively Taiwan's participation in appropriate international organizations.	2025-04-07T13:46:42Z
106-hconres-383	106	hconres	383	Expressing the sense of the Congress that environmentally sound processes for dry and wet cleaning should be accepted by financial institutions as safe investments.	Finance and Financial Sector	2000-07-27	2000-08-16	Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.	House	Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]	IL	R	M001138	8	Declares that Congress urges financial institutions to: (1) promote environmentally responsible dry and wet cleaning processes; and (2) work with business enterprises to provide streams of capital to protect the environment.	2025-01-02T17:07:45Z
106-hconres-384	106	hconres	384	Recognizing the Boy Scouts of America for the public service it performs through its contributions to the lives of the Nation's boys and young men.	Commemorations	2000-07-27	2000-08-08	Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.	House	Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-5]	IN	R	B001203	48	Recognizes the Boy Scouts of America for the public service it performs through its contributions to the lives of the nation's boys and young men.	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-385	106	hconres	385	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the House of Heroes project in Columbus, Georgia, should serve as a model for public service support for the Nation's veterans.	Armed Forces and National Security	2000-07-27	2000-07-27	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.	House	Rep. Collins, Mac [R-GA-3]	GA	R	C000640	0	Expresses the sense of Congress that the House of Heroes project of Columbus, Georgia, should serve as a public service model for communities across the United States to provide needed assistance and support for veterans.	2025-01-02T17:07:50Z
106-hconres-386	106	hconres	386	Supporting the use of child safety seat occupancy identification programs.	Families	2000-07-27	2000-08-31	Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.	House	Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]	NY	D	C001038	0	Urges State and local governments, as well as parents, schools, institutions involved in providing child care, to use the `We Have A Little Emergency' (WHALE) child safety seat occupancy identification program to provide identification and essential medical information for children in the event of an automobile accident.	2025-01-02T17:07:45Z
106-hconres-387	106	hconres	387	Promoting latex allergy awareness, research, and treatment.	Health	2000-07-27	2000-08-08	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.	House	Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]	IL	D	D000096	0	Calls for: (1) Congress to establish research funding so that the cause of latex allergy, as well as improved diagnostic, management, and prevention strategies and a cure for those affected, may be discovered; and (2) establishment of a National Latex Allergy Week.	2025-01-02T17:07:45Z
106-hconres-388	106	hconres	388	Recognizing the historic significance of the 100th anniversary of the AAA Ohio Motorists Association, and extending best wishes for the continued success of the organization.	Transportation and Public Works	2000-07-27	2000-07-27	Referred to the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation.	House	Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]	OH	D	J000284	18	Recognizes the historic significance of the 100th anniversary of the AAA Ohio Motorists Association.	2025-01-02T17:07:49Z
106-hconres-389	106	hconres	389	Supporting the goals and ideas of National Take Your Kids to Vote Day.	Government Operations and Politics	2000-07-27	2000-08-03	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.	House	Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8]	MD	R	M000941	37	States that the Congress supports the goals and ideas of National Take Your Kids To Vote Day.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
106-hconres-381	106	hconres	381	Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Health Center Week to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, and homeless health centers.	Commemorations	2000-07-26	2000-07-27	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]	IL	D	D000096	9	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) there should be established a National Community Health Center Week to raise awareness of health services provided by community, migrant, and homeless health centers; and (2) the President should issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and interested organizations to observe such a week with appropriate programs and activities.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
106-hconres-382	106	hconres	382	Calling on the Government of Azerbaijan to hold free and fair parliamentary elections in November 2000.	International Affairs	2000-07-26	2000-10-03	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]	NJ	R	S000522	11	Urges the U.S. Government to remind President Heydar Aliev of Azerbaijan of the commitments he made to President Clinton regarding free and fair elections and to work with President Aliev toward that end.Emphasizes the importance of free and fair parliamentary elections as a critical component in the consolidation of democracy in Azerbaijan.Urges the Azerbaijan Government and Parliament to: (1) come into compliance with its Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on democratization and the holding of free and fair elections by accepting the recommendations and proposed amendments to the law on elections by the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights; and (2) work with opposition parties and nongovernmental organizations to create a pre-election environment that assures equality of conditions, as well as freedom of assembly and expression for all political parties and candidates wishing to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections.	2025-04-07T13:46:42Z
106-hconres-380	106	hconres	380	Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the relationship between eating disorders in adolescents and young adults and certain practices of the advertising industry.	Commerce	2000-07-25	2000-08-08	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.	House	Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-26]	NY	D	H000627	0	Expresses the sense of Congress that the advertising industry should, in using models in advertisements likely to be viewed by adolescents or young adults, take into account: (1) the influence that these advertising models have on the self-images of adolescents and young adults; (2) that such models frequently portray physiques that cannot or should not be achieved by many adolescents and young adults; and (3) the importance of taking action to reduce the extent to which such models influence adolescents and young adults to engage in unhealthy eating habits, whether the reduction is achieved by using models who more closely approximate average, healthy individuals, by providing for public service announcements to counteract negative health influences, or by taking other appropriate action.	2025-01-02T17:07:45Z
106-hconres-379	106	hconres	379	Reaffirming the first amendment right to freely exercise religious beliefs without the fear of governmental condemnation.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	2000-07-24	2000-08-03	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.	House	Rep. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC-3]	SC	R	G000359	0	Declares that Congress should pass no resolution condemning the right of any group or individual to express his or her religious beliefs, popular or unpopular, as protected by the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution, even when those practices and beliefs are deemed to be offensive to individual Members of Congress.	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-378	106	hconres	378	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the conviction of ten members of Iran's Jewish community.	International Affairs	2000-07-20	2000-07-20	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]	NY	D	E000179	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. Government should: (1) condemn the arrest of 13 Jews by Iranian authorities for spying, the unfair procedures employed against them leading up to and throughout their trials, and their convictions by such authorities; (2) demand that these convictions be overturned and that such individuals be released; and (3) ensure that Iran's handling of this case is a benchmark for determining the nature of current and future U.S.-Iran relations.	2025-01-02T17:07:46Z
106-hconres-377	106	hconres	377	Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo.	Law	2000-07-19	2000-07-19	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]	OH	D	K000009	20	Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First amendment to the Constitution in its decision in the 1976 case of Buckley v. Valeo because: (1) such decision failed to recognize that the unlimited spending of large amounts of money on elections has a corrosive effect on the electoral process; and (2) such decision failed to recognize other legitimate state interests which justify limiting money in campaigns.	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-373	106	hconres	373	Expressing the sense of Congress that any Presidential candidate should be permitted to participate in debates among candidates if at least 5 percent of respondents in national public opinion polls of all eligible voters support the candidate's election for President or if a majority of respondents in such polls support the candidate's participation in such debates.	Government Operations and Politics	2000-07-18	2000-07-18	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.	House	Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]	IL	D	J000283	9	Expresses the sense of Congress that any presidential candidate should be permitted to participate in debates among candidates if: (1) at least five percent of all respondents in national public opinion polls of all eligible voters support the candidate's election for President; or (2) a majority of respondents in such polls support the candidate's participation in such debates.	2025-01-02T17:07:48Z
106-hconres-374	106	hconres	374	Expressing the sense of the Congress that Harriet Tubman should have been paid a pension for her service as a nurse and scout in the United States Army during the Civil War.	Armed Forces and National Security	2000-07-18	2000-07-19	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1282)	House	Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]	NY	D	T000326	0	Expresses the sense of Congress that Harriet Tubman should have been paid a pension at the rate of $25 each month for her service as a nurse and scout in the U.S. Army during the Civil War.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
106-hconres-375	106	hconres	375	Recognizing the importance of children in the United States and supporting the goals and ideas of National Youth Day.	Commemorations	2000-07-18	2000-07-26	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	House	Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8]	FL	R	M000350	13	Recognizes the importance of youth to the future of the United States. Supports the goals and ideas of American Youth Day.Encourages the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities that seek to fulfill the Five Promises to America's youth, as established by America's Promise--The Alliance for Youth.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
106-hconres-376	106	hconres	376	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding support for the recognition of a Liberty Day.	Commemorations	2000-07-18	2000-10-20	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]	CO	R	T000458	14	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a Liberty Day should be celebrated annually in the United States as a remembrance of both the freedom that Americans were given in the Declaration of Independence and the rights and liberties that Americans were given in the Constitution; and (2) elected and previously-elected representatives of the people who voluntarily give of their time to speak to Americans about those founding documents deserve our thanks.	2025-04-07T13:46:57Z
106-hconres-372	106	hconres	372	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the historic significance of the 210th anniversary of the establishment of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.	Commemorations	2000-07-17	2000-07-26	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.	House	Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]	MA	D	C001037	55	Recognizes the 210th anniversary of the establishment of the Coast Guard.Commends: (1) the Coast Guard's effectiveness in protecting the public, the environment, and U.S. economic and security interests; and (2) the men and women serving in the Coast Guard.Expresses support for the Coast Guard in its efforts to remain "Semper Paratus" Always Ready -- as it moves forward to meet the demands of the 21st century.	2025-04-07T13:47:06Z
106-hconres-371	106	hconres	371	Supporting the goals and ideas of National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month.	Commemorations	2000-07-13	2000-09-18	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3]	MN	R	R000033	0	Expresses support for the goals and ideas of National Alcohol and Drug Recovery Month.	2025-04-21T12:24:17Z
106-hconres-370	106	hconres	370	Calling upon the Government of Turkey to withdraw its armed forces from the island of Cyprus and to negotiate for the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus.	International Affairs	2000-07-11	2000-07-11	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15]	CA	R	C000100	37	Expresses the sense of the Congress that Turkey should: (1) withdraw all its armed forces from the island of Cyprus; and (2) negotiate for the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus on the basis of existing United Nations Security Council resolutions.	2025-01-02T17:07:46Z
106-hconres-369	106	hconres	369	To urge the Nobel Commission to award the Nobel Prize for Peace to His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, for his dedication to fostering peace throughout the world.	International Affairs	2000-07-10	2000-07-10	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]	IL	R	H001022	0	Urges the Nobel Commission to award the Nobel Prize for Peace to His Holiness, Pope John Paul II.	2025-01-02T17:07:46Z
106-hconres-366	106	hconres	366	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance and value of education in United States history.	Education	2000-06-29	2000-06-29	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.	House	Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]	WI	R	P000265	5	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the historical illiteracy of U.S. college and university graduates is a serious problem that should be addressed by the higher education community; (2) boards of trustees and administrators at institutions of higher education in the United States should review their curricula and add requirements in U.S. history; (3) State officials responsible for higher education should review public college and university curricula and promote requirements in U.S. history; (4) parents should encourage their children to select institutions of higher education with substantial history requirements and students should take courses in U.S. history, whether required or not; and (5) history teachers and educators at all levels should redouble their efforts to bolster the knowledge of U.S. history among students of all ages and to restore the vitality of U.S. civic memory.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
106-hconres-367	106	hconres	367	Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States nonrecognition policy of the Soviet takeover of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and calling for positive steps to promote a peaceful and democratic future for the Baltic region.	International Affairs	2000-06-29	2000-06-29	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-20]	IL	R	S000364	27	Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the U.S. nonrecognition policy of the Soviet takeover of the Baltic states and the contribution that policy made in supporting the aspirations of the people of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to reassert their freedom and independence.Commends Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for the reestablishment of their independence and the role they played in the disintegration of the former Soviet Union in 1990 and 1991, and for their success in implementing political and economic reforms.Expresses support for regional cooperation in Northern Europe among the Baltic and Nordic states and the Russian Federation. Calls for further cooperation in addressing common environmental, law enforcement, and public health problems, and in promoting civil society and business and trade development, and similar efforts that promote a peaceful, democratic, prosperous, and secure future for Europe, Russia and the Nordic-Baltic region.	2025-01-02T17:07:46Z
106-hconres-368	106	hconres	368	Establishing a special task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the United States Capitol.	Congress	2000-06-29	2000-09-13	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.	House	Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4]	OK	R	W000210	33	Declares that: (1) the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall establish a special task force to study the history and contributions of African American slave laborers in the construction of the U.S. Capitol; and (2) such task force shall recommend an appropriate recognition for them which could be displayed in a prominent location in the U.S. Capitol.	2025-04-07T13:46:30Z
106-hconres-365	106	hconres	365	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding liability of Japanese companies to former prisoners of war used by such companies as slave labor during World War II.	International Affairs	2000-06-28	2000-07-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.	House	Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52]	CA	R	H000981	7	Expresses the sense of the Congress that privately owned Japanese companies that used prisoners of war as slave labor during World War II, or the successors of such companies, should: (1) reimburse those former prisoners or their survivors for the labor performed for the commercial interests of such companies; and (2) compensate such prisoners or their survivors for whatever brutality the companies inflicted on them during the period of forced labor.	2025-01-23T13:18:47Z
106-hconres-363	106	hconres	363	Expressing the sense of Congress that a day of peace and sharing should be established at the beginning of each year.	Commemorations	2000-06-23	2000-06-23	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]	OH	D	K000336	28	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) each year should begin with a day of peace and sharing during which people around the world should gather with family, friends, neighbors, their faith community, or people of another culture to pledge nonviolence in the new year and to share in a celebratory new year meal; and (2) Americans who are able should match or multiply the cost of their new year meal with a timely gift to the hungry.	2025-01-02T17:07:46Z
106-hconres-364	106	hconres	364	Calling for the immediate release of Mr. Edmond Pope from prison in Russia for humanitarian reasons, and for other purposes.	International Affairs	2000-06-23	2000-07-20	Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.	House	Rep. Peterson, John E. [R-PA-5]	PA	R	P000263	124	Calls for the immediate release of Edmond Pope from prison in Russia on humanitarian reasons.Declares that no funds should be provided for: (1) assisting the Government of the Russian Federation to prepare for or adjoin or accede to the World Trade Organization; or (2) Overseas Private Investment Corporation programs for activities within Russia.Urges the President to oppose further loans to the Russian Government by any international funding institution of which the United States is a member.	2025-01-02T17:07:50Z
106-hconres-361	106	hconres	361	Commending the Republic of Benin.	International Affairs	2000-06-22	2000-07-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.	House	Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]	NY	D	A000022	6	Commends President Mathieu Kerekou of the Republic of Benin for his leadership and the people of Benin for their commitment to democracy. Calls for: (1) the United States to enhance its efforts to consolidate democracy and free enterprise in Benin; (2) the Administration to leverage U.S. assistance to Benin in order to mobilize greater foreign direct investment in Benin; and (3) other nations throughout the developing world to emulate Benin's example as a bastion of peace, security, free enterprise, and religious tolerance.	2025-04-07T13:46:42Z
106-hconres-362	106	hconres	362	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding so-called "honor killings".	International Affairs	2000-06-22	2000-07-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.	House	Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]	NY	D	N000002	44	Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, should work with foreign law enforcement and judicial agencies to enact legal system reforms to more effectively address the investigation and prosecution of so- called honor crimes, and make resources available to local organizations to provide refuge and rehabilitation for women who are victims of such crimes and their children; and (2) the Department of State, when preparing yearly Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, should include information relating to the incidence of honor violence in foreign countries, the steps taken to address such problem, and all relevant actions taken by the United States to reduce the incidence of such violence and to increase investigations and prosecutions of such crimes.Calls for: (1) the United States to communicate to the United Nations (UN) the concern over the high rate of honor-related violence toward women worldwide and request that the appropriate UN bodies propose actions to be taken to encourage these countries to end such violence; and (2) the President and the Secretary of State to communicate directly with leaders of countries where honor killings, dowry deaths, and related practices are endemic in order to convey the serious concerns over these gross violations of human rights and urge these leaders to investigate and prosecute all such acts as murder, with the appropriate penalties.	2025-01-02T17:07:46Z
106-hconres-358	106	hconres	358	Calling upon the Government of Turkey to withdraw its armed forces from the island of Cyprus and to negotiate, along with the Government of Turkish-occupied Cyprus, for the reunification of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.	International Affairs	2000-06-21	2000-06-21	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 Turkey should: (1) withdraw all its armed forces from the island of Cyprus; and (2) negotiate, along with the Government of Turkish-occupied Cyprus, for the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus.	2025-01-02T17:07:46Z
106-hconres-359	106	hconres	359	Expressing the sense of the Congress that the carrying of firearms into places of worship or educational and scholastic settings should be prohibited.	Crime and Law Enforcement	2000-06-21	2000-06-26	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.	House	Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]	NJ	D	H001032	1	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the carrying of firearms into places of worship or educational and scholastic settings should be prohibited.	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-360	106	hconres	360	Expressing the sense of the Congress that Roberto Clemente was a great athlete and should be honored by a national day of recognition.	Commemorations	2000-06-21	2000-06-28	Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.	House	Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]	NJ	D	P000096	0	Expresses the sense of Congress that Roberto Clemente was a great athlete and humanitarian and there should be established a national day of recognition to honor him.	2025-02-04T16:54:13Z
106-hconres-356	106	hconres	356	Acknowledging the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies, and for other purposes.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	2000-06-19	2000-07-13	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1223-1224)	House	Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3]	OH	D	H000074	26	Declares that Congress: (1) acknowledges the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies; (2) apologizes to African-Americans; (3) condemns and repudiates the gross and wanton excesses perpetrated against African-Americans during slavery; (4) recognizes the Nation's need to redress these events; (5) commends reconciliation efforts and calls for a national racial reconciliation initiative; and (6) commits to rectifying misdeeds during slavery and to discouraging future human rights violations.Declares that Congress supports establishment of: (1) a commission to examine the institution of slavery and subsequent racial and economic discrimination against African- Americans, including the impact of that discrimination on living African-Americans, issue a standardized historical public school curriculum on slavery, and explore the possibility of establishing a scholarship and research fund; and (2) a national museum and memorial regarding slavery and other significant African-American history.	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z
106-hconres-357	106	hconres	357	Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the war crimes committed by the Japanese military during World War II.	International Affairs	2000-06-19	2000-07-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.	House	Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]	IL	D	E000250	46	Calls upon the Government of Japan to: (1) formally issue an apology for the war crimes committed by the Japanese military during World War II; and (2) pay reparations to the victims.	2025-01-23T13:18:47Z
106-hconres-354	106	hconres	354	Commending Ambassador Stephen S.F. Chen for his many years of distinguished service to the Republic of China on Taiwan and for his friendship with the people of the United States.	Commemorations	2000-06-15	2000-06-15	Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.	House	Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-5]	TX	R	S000250	9	Commends Ambassador Stephen S.F. Chen for his distinguished service to the Republic of China on Taiwan. Expresses appreciation to the Ambassador for his friendship with the people of the United States. Extends best wishes of Congress to him and his family on the occasion of his retirement.	2025-01-02T17:07:46Z
106-hconres-355	106	hconres	355	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding environmental contamination and health effects emanating from the former United States military facilities in the Philippines.	International Affairs	2000-06-15	2000-07-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.	House	Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large]	GU	D	U000014	13	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Secretary of State, in cooperation with the Secretary of Defense, should work with the Government of the Philippines and with appropriate nongovernmental organizations in the United States and the Philippines to fully identify and share all relevant information concerning environmental contamination and health effects emanating from former U.S. military facilities in the Philippines following the departure of U.S. military forces; and (2) the United States should work with the Philippine Government to help ameliorate such environmental contamination and health effects.	2025-01-23T13:18:47Z
106-hconres-352	106	hconres	352	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press in the Russian Federation, expressing support for freedom of speech and the independent media in the Russian Federation, and calling on the President of the United States to express his strong concern for freedom of speech and the independent media in the Russian Federation.	International Affairs	2000-06-14	2000-06-20	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	House	Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20]	NY	R	G000212	10	Expresses: (1) continuing support for freedom of speech and the independent media in the Russian Federation; (2) concern over the failure of the Russian Government to privatize major segments of the Russian media; (3) concern over the pattern of Russian officials' surveillance and intimidation of Russian citizens and media; (4) regret and dismay at the detention and continued prosecution of Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty journalist Andrei Babitsky; and (5) concern over the breaches of Russian legal procedure in the raid by the Russian Federal Security Service on Media-Most and the arrest of Vladimir Gusinsky. Calls on the President to express to the Russian President his concern for freedom of speech and the independent media in the Russian Federation and to emphasize the U.S. concern that official pressures against such independent media and political manipulation of the state-owned Russian media are incompatible with democratic norms.	2025-04-07T13:46:42Z
106-hconres-353	106	hconres	353	Expressing the sense of the Congress that a national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders should be promptly convened to develop a multifaceted action plan to deter acts of violence, especially domestic violence and sexual assault.	Crime and Law Enforcement	2000-06-14	2000-07-19	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.	House	Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large]	VT	I	S000033	14	Expresses the sense of Congress that a national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders should be convened promptly to develop a multifaceted action plan to deter acts of violence, especially domestic violence and sexual assault.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
106-hconres-351	106	hconres	351	Recognizing Heroes Plaza in the City of Pueblo, Colorado, as honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor.	Commemorations	2000-06-09	2000-07-27	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	House	Rep. McInnis, Scott [R-CO-3]	CO	R	M000477	2	Recognizes Heroes Plaza in Pueblo, Colorado, for its September 2000 reunion of living Medal of Honor recipients.	2025-06-06T14:17:56Z
106-hconres-349	106	hconres	349	Commending the member states of the United Nations Western European and Others Group for addressing over four decades of injustice and extending temporary membership in that regional bloc to the state of Israel.	International Affairs	2000-06-08	2000-07-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.	House	Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]	NY	D	C001038	1	Commends the members of Western European and Other Group (WEOG) at the United Nations for extending temporary membership to Israel. Congratulates Israel on its new-found role in the UN. Reaffirms Israel's right to be a full participating member and equal partner in the UN. Urges WEOG members to extend full and permanent membership to Israel, without conditions, until such time as Israel can serve as an effective member of the Asian States Group.	2025-01-02T17:07:46Z
106-hconres-350	106	hconres	350	Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to political repression of foreign observers in Mexico.	International Affairs	2000-06-08	2000-07-17	Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.	House	Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]	OR	D	D000191	39	Declares that Congress strongly encourages the Mexican Government to facilitate the presence of foreign human rights observers in Mexico without restrictions that prevent them from effectively carrying out human rights observation. Urges: (1) the Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico to clarify with Mexican authorities current law concerning such observers, entrance requirements, and restrictions on those observers' activities and movements; (2) the Mexican Government to respect internationally established norms for freedom of transit and of association for foreigners visiting Mexico; and (3) the Mexican Government to review all of the expulsions of human rights workers since 1994 for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and resolution of outstanding cases.	2025-01-23T13:14:35Z
106-hconres-347	106	hconres	347	Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need to pass legislation to increase penalties on perpetrators of hate crimes.	Crime and Law Enforcement	2000-06-07	2000-09-13	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7508)	House	Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]	TX	D	J000032	21	Declares that Congress: (1) needs to pass legislation that amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for persons who commit acts of violence against other persons because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability of any person; (2) condemns the culture of hate and the hate groups that foster such violent acts; (3) commends the communities throughout our Nation that are united in condemning such acts of hate in their neighborhoods, and the efforts of Federal, state, and local law enforcement officials; (4) reaffirms its commitment to a society that fully respects and protects all people.	2025-01-02T17:07:43Z

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