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| 119-hconres-54 | 119 | hconres | 54 | Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as "Manufacturing Day". | Commerce | 2025-10-03 | 2025-10-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] | CA | D | T000474 | 1 | 2025-12-15T16:56:39Z | ||
| 118-hconres-70 | 118 | hconres | 70 | Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as "Manufacturing Day". | Commerce | 2023-09-29 | 2023-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. | House | Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] | CA | D | T000474 | 3 | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | ||
| 117-hconres-47 | 117 | hconres | 47 | Supporting the designation of August 18, 2021, as "Congressional Startup Day". | Commerce | 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. | House | Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3] | MN | D | P000616 | 2 | This concurrent resolution recognizes the importance of startups to the U.S. economy, supports assisting startups throughout the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and commits to promoting equal economic opportunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs of all backgrounds. | 2023-01-01T23:41:58Z | |
| 117-hconres-18 | 117 | hconres | 18 | Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of including small business concerns, especially minority-owned small business concerns, in any efforts to leverage the Defense Production Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Commerce | 2021-02-24 | 2021-02-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | V000081 | 1 | This concurrent resolution urges the President to give preference to small businesses—especially those that are minority owned—and ensure their participation in specified efforts to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). | 2023-01-11T13:47:26Z | |
| 116-hconres-56 | 116 | hconres | 56 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Martha Matilda Harper, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. | Commerce | 2019-07-25 | 2019-07-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] | NY | D | M001206 | 0 | This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that a commemorative stamp honoring the businessperson Martha Matilda Harper should be issued. | 2022-11-01T13:50:24Z | |
| 116-hconres-28 | 116 | hconres | 28 | Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as "Manufacturing Day". | Commerce | 2019-03-27 | 2019-03-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13] | OH | D | R000577 | 17 | This concurrent resolution expresses support for the designation of Manufacturing Day. | 2022-11-01T18:32:41Z | |
| 115-hconres-84 | 115 | hconres | 84 | Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as "Manufacturing Day". | Commerce | 2017-10-04 | 2017-10-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23] | NY | R | R000585 | 63 | Supports the designation of Manufacturing Day. | 2023-01-11T13:38:31Z | |
| 114-hconres-155 | 114 | hconres | 155 | Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as "Manufacturing Day". | Commerce | 2016-09-15 | 2016-09-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23] | NY | R | R000585 | 112 | Declares that Congress supports the designation of Manufacturing Day. | 2023-01-11T13:33:09Z | |
| 114-hconres-143 | 114 | hconres | 143 | Expressing the sense of Congress relating to the disapproval of certain activities of certain companies, trade associations, foundations, and organizations. | Commerce | 2016-07-11 | 2016-07-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33] | CA | D | L000582 | 20 | Disapproves of activities by certain corporations and trade associations, foundations, and organizations funded by those corporations deliberately to: (1) mislead the public and undermine peer-reviewed scientific research about the dangers of their products, and (2) cast doubt on science in order to protect their financial interests. Urges fossil fuel companies and allied organizations to cooperate with active or future investigations into: their climate change-related activities, what they knew about climate change and when they knew of it, what they knew about the harmful effects of fossil fuels on the climate, and any activities to mislead the public about climate change. | 2023-01-11T13:32:36Z | |
| 113-hconres-42 | 113 | hconres | 42 | Recognizing and congratulating the Detroit brand on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in Michigan. | Commerce | 2013-06-28 | 2013-06-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] | MI | D | C000714 | 10 | Recognizes and congratulates the Detroit brand of automotive engines, axles, and transmissions on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in Michigan. | 2023-01-11T13:24:55Z | |
| 112-hconres-42 | 112 | hconres | 42 | Entitled the "Creativity and Innovation Resolution". | Commerce | 2011-04-14 | 2011-08-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet. | House | Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] | CA | R | I000056 | 1 | Urges Congress to: (1) protect those who create intellectual property and provide economic incentives that will encourage American artists, creators, and innovators to take risks to create and innovate; and (2) oppose any mandate for the inclusion of terrestrial broadcast radio tuners in the manufacture or sale of mobile devices. | 2019-11-15T21:34:59Z | |
| 112-hconres-41 | 112 | hconres | 41 | Expressing support for designation of the third Saturday in April as "National Auctioneers Day". | Commerce | 2011-04-13 | 2011-04-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7] | MO | R | L000576 | 1 | Supports the designation of National Auctioneers Day. | 2019-02-20T19:53:36Z | |
| 111-hconres-328 | 111 | hconres | 328 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were initially enacted in 1980 by Public Law 96-517 (commonly referred to as the "Bayh-Dole Act") on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of its enactment. | Commerce | 2010-11-15 | 2010-11-17 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | C000714 | 16 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that the Bayh-Dole Act (amending federal patent and trademark law) and its subsequent amendments have: (1) made substantial contributions to the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge; (2) fostered dramatic improvements in public health and safety; (3) strengthened higher education; (4) led to the development of new domestic industries and private sector jobs; and (5) benefitted economic and trade policies of the United States. Reaffirms the support of Congress for such Act and the role of innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation in the future of the United States. Expresses the gratitude of Congress for the bipartisan leadership of specified former Members on the 30th anniversary of enactment of such Act. | 2023-01-11T13:21:20Z | |
| 111-hconres-290 | 111 | hconres | 290 | Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National ESIGN Day". | Commerce | 2010-06-24 | 2010-07-13 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | House | Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] | WA | D | M000404 | 101 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the designation of a National ESIGN Day. Recognizes the previous contribution made by Congress to the adoption of modern solutions that keep the United States on the leading technological edge. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to facilitating interstate and foreign commerce in an increasingly digital world. | 2023-01-11T13:19:56Z | |
| 111-hconres-174 | 111 | hconres | 174 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should recognize the importance of auto dealerships to communities across the country by encouraging remedies for those franchises eliminated during recent car manufacturer bankruptcies. | Commerce | 2009-07-31 | 2009-09-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. | House | Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] | CA | R | I000056 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should work to find remedies that are mutually beneficial to both General Motors (GM) and Chrysler and car dealership franchises dissolved during the recent bankruptcies of those car manufacturers. | 2023-01-11T13:18:33Z | |
| 111-hconres-75 | 111 | hconres | 75 | Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor America's barbers. | Commerce | 2009-03-17 | 2009-03-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1] | MO | D | C001049 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service to honor America's barbers. | 2019-11-15T21:10:37Z | |
| 110-hconres-415 | 110 | hconres | 415 | Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers, regulators, law enforcement officers, the public health community and industry members for creating a workable, legal, and successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale. | Commerce | 2008-09-16 | 2008-10-02 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] | NC | R | C000556 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Celebrates 75 years of effective state-based alcohol regulation.Recognizes the successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale. Expresses continued support for policies that allow states to effectively regulate alcohol. | 2022-02-03T05:09:48Z | |
| 110-hconres-341 | 110 | hconres | 341 | Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers, regulators, law enforcement officers, the public health community and industry members for creating a workable, legal, and successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale. | Commerce | 2008-05-05 | 2008-05-05 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] | MI | D | S001045 | 98 | Celebrates 75 years of effective state-based alcohol regulation. Recognizes the successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale. Expresses continued support for policies that allow states to effectively regulate alcohol. | 2022-02-03T05:09:48Z | |
| 109-hconres-380 | 109 | hconres | 380 | Expressing the sense of Congress that United States intellectual property rights must be protected globally. | Commerce | 2006-04-05 | 2006-04-05 | Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | S001150 | 26 | Calls for: (1) the United States to not complete agreements relating to accession of the Russian Federation to the World Trade Organization (WTO) until the Russian Federation takes steps to address widespread intellectual property violations; (2) the People's Republic of China to change its intellectual property rights enforcement model by significantly increasing the application of criminal sanctions against major copyright pirates and imposing effective deterrent penalties; (3) Mexico, Canada, India, and Malaysia to cooperate with the U.S. government and U.S. industries to address piracy problems within their borders; and (4) the President to use all effective remedies and solutions for the protection of U.S. intellectual property rights and to maintain policies that vigorously respond to the failure by other countries to abide by international standards of protection or to adequately protect intellectual property. | 2023-01-13T04:48:47Z | |
| 109-hconres-319 | 109 | hconres | 319 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the successful and substantial contributions of the amendments to the patent and trademark laws that were enacted in 1980 (Public Law 96-517; commonly known as the "Bayh-Dole Act"), on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its enactment. | Commerce | 2005-12-16 | 2006-04-05 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 162. | House | Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] | WI | R | S000244 | 20 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reaffirms Congress' commitment to the policies and objectives of the Bayh-Dole Act, which amended patent and trademark laws, on the 25th anniversary of its enactment. | 2023-01-13T04:48:48Z | |
| 108-hconres-108 | 108 | hconres | 108 | Encouraging corporations to contribute to faith-based organizations. | Commerce | 2003-03-20 | 2003-04-30 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8] | WI | R | G000545 | 0 | Calls for U.S. corporations to make greater contributions to faith-based organizations battling societal challenges. Expresses the sense of Congress that such corporations: (1) are important partners with government in efforts to overcome social problems; and (2) should not adopt policies that prohibit contributions to faith-based organizations. | 2023-01-15T22:18:40Z | |
| 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 | |
| 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-85 | 105 | hconres | 85 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the Small Business Administration should appoint a commission to examine the credit needs of small business concerns. | Commerce | 1997-05-21 | 1997-05-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29] | NY | D | L000556 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that a blue ribbon commission should: (1) be appointed by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to examine the small business need for credit and the ability of the Federal Government to assist in meeting that need; (2) include individuals with expertise in the delivery of financial assistance to small businesses and their associations; (3) include representatives of the SBA, without being regarded as a Federal entity; (4) evaluate the disparate credit needs of different types of businesses and their locale, examine the broadest range of possible solutions, and provide conclusions and recommendations thereon; and (5) provide a written report within 30 days evaluating short term solutions and within six months evaluating longer range solutions. | 2024-02-07T15:46:26Z | |
| 105-hconres-80 | 105 | hconres | 80 | Relating to maintaining the current standard behind the "Made in USA" label, in order to protect consumers and jobs in the United States. | Commerce | 1997-05-15 | 1997-05-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection. | House | Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7] | NJ | R | F000349 | 228 | Declares that the Congress: (1) maintains that the standard for the "Made in USA" label should continue to be that a product was all or virtually all made in the United States; and (2) urges the Federal Trade Commission to refrain from lowering the standard at the expense of consumers and jobs in the United States. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 104-hconres-202 | 104 | hconres | 202 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that United States companies should acquire technology that was developed by United States companies from those companies instead of from their overseas competitors. | Commerce | 1996-07-25 | 1996-08-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials. | House | Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] | CT | R | F000348 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that a U.S. company should acquire technology that has been developed by other U.S. companies with the assistance of taxpayer dollars from the company that developed it instead of from overseas sources if the U.S. source is offering a comparable product in terms of both performance and cost. | 2025-01-02T17:32:45Z | |
| 104-hconres-164 | 104 | hconres | 164 | Honoring the national organization of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda. | Commerce | 1996-04-18 | 1996-05-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning. | House | Rep. Brewster, Bill K. [D-OK-3] | OK | D | B000817 | 21 | Honors the national organization of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-hconres-110 | 103 | hconres | 110 | To express the sense of Congress that the President convene a White House Conference on Tourism to recognize travel and tourism in America as a major economic force, providing tax revenue for thousands of cities, counties, and States, income for hundreds of thousands of business firms, and contributing to the Nation's growth an economic stability. | Commerce | 1993-06-10 | 1993-08-04 | Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and by the Subcommittee on Aviation. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 106 | Urges the President to recognize the influential role rail, bus, air passenger service, highway, and byway investments and other transportation initiatives have in the development of tourism opportunities in the United States by convening a White House Conference on Tourism to address critical issues which highlight the interdependence of transportation and tourism. Declares that transportation infrastructure and the Scenic Byways Program are key components of economic development and should be addressed by the Conference. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 103-hconres-35 | 103 | hconres | 35 | Recognizing Belleville, New Jersey, as the birthplace of the industrial revolution in the United States. | Commerce | 1993-02-04 | 1994-10-08 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Klein, Herbert C. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | K000262 | 223 | Recognizes Belleville, New Jersey, as the birthplace of the industrial revolution in the United States. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 102-hconres-129 | 102 | hconres | 129 | Expressing the sense of Congress that employers resume normal business travel and that travel and tourism-related businesses intensify efforts to promote travel both to and within the United States. | Commerce | 1991-04-17 | 1991-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. | House | Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6] | SC | D | T000034 | 41 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that employers resume normal business travel that was suspended during the Persian Gulf War and that travel and tourism-related businesses intensify efforts to promote travel both to and within the United States. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 102-hconres-99 | 102 | hconres | 99 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the award of contracts for the reconstruction of the civil infrastructure of Kuwait. | Commerce | 1991-03-12 | 1991-05-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. | House | Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21] | OH | D | S000948 | 33 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that, to the extent of their involvement in the Kuwaiti reconstruction program, the President, the Secretary of Commerce, and other specified officials should: (1) solicit and provide information and assistance to small and disadvantaged, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses interested in participating in the Kuwaiti reconstruction program; (2) encourage private business concerns of the United States who are awarded contracts; and (3) encourage the Kuwaiti Government to award a significant number of contracts to such businesses of the United States. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 102-hconres-95 | 102 | hconres | 95 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should assist United States small businesses seeking to become involved in the rebuilding of Kuwait, and for other purposes. | Commerce | 1991-03-07 | 1991-03-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Investigations. | House | Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11] | OH | D | E000031 | 84 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President, the Secretary of Commerce, and specified other officials should cooperate in providing assistance to U.S. small businesses seeking to become involved in the rebuilding of Kuwait; (2) the Administrator of the Small Business Administration should conduct a public information campaign to advise U.S. small and minority businesses about becoming involved in such rebuilding; (3) U.S. companies that have been awarded contracts pertaining to such rebuilding should seek to subcontract with U.S. small and minority businesses; and (4) all businesses that have been awarded such contracts should seek to hire veterans of the armed forces. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 102-hconres-70 | 102 | hconres | 70 | Urging the President to carefully consider individuals possessing knowledge of and having experience with the problems and operations of small business concerns for appointments to important policymaking positions in the executive branch of the Federal Government. | Commerce | 1991-02-20 | 1991-02-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] | PA | R | M000399 | 35 | Urges the President to consider for appointments to policymaking positions in the executive branch those individuals with knowledge and experience with the problems and operations of small business concerns. | 2024-02-07T15:46:26Z | |
| 100-hconres-251 | 100 | hconres | 251 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to needed improvements in the coordination and effectiveness of Federal and State regulation of real estate appraisal practices. | Commerce | 1988-02-24 | 1988-03-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development. | House | Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1] | ID | R | C000858 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the coordination and effectiveness of Federal and State regulation of real estate appraisal practices. Declares that: (1) each State should respond to abuses occurring in the real estate appraisal profession by providing reasonable and fair regulation of appraisers; (2) each State should enact legislation establishing real estate appraiser boards to carry out voluntary appraiser certification; (3) each Federal agency should require State certified appraisals where determined appropriate; (4) the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council should monitor Federal agencies in making such determinations; and (5) the Council should periodically report to specified congressional committees on the effectiveness of Federal and State actions taken pursuant to this resolution. | 2026-03-23T12:22:11Z | |
| 100-hconres-76 | 100 | hconres | 76 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress in support of a private initiative established for the purpose of enhancing small business access to U.S. trade laws. | Commerce | 1987-03-12 | 1987-07-09 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Pickle, J. J. [D-TX-10] | TX | D | P000328 | 78 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the corporate, legal, labor, and academic communities should pursue establishment of an organization to provide pro bono legal assistance to small businesses in cases involving foreign unfair trade practices. Urges such organization to: (1) develop an outreach program to inform businesses of remedies available under U.S. trade laws; and (2) provide pro bono legal assistance to those businesses lacking resources to seek such remedies. | 2024-02-07T15:46:26Z | |
| 99-hconres-260 | 99 | hconres | 260 | A concurrent resolution to recognize and honor the contributions of the Consumers Union. | Commerce | 1985-12-16 | 1986-04-16 | For Further Action See S.Con.Res.95. | House | Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5] | CA | D | B001158 | 0 | Recognizes and honors the Consumers Union for the contributions made in informing, protecting, and aiding consumers. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 99-hconres-128 | 99 | hconres | 128 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the antitrust enforcement guidelines entitled "Vertical Restraints Guidelines", published by the Department of Justice on January 23, 1985, do not have the force of law, do not accurately state current antitrust law, and should not be considered by the courts of the United States as binding or persuasive. | Commerce | 1985-04-24 | 1985-04-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law. | House | Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-21] | NY | R | F000141 | 17 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the antitrust enforcement policy guidelines stated in "Vertical Restraints Guidelines" published by the Department of Justice on January 23, 1985, are not an accurate expression of the Federal antitrust laws or of congressional intent for the application of such laws to vertical restraints of trade, should not be accorded any force of law or be treated by U.S. courts as binding or persuasive, should be recalled by the Attorney General, and should not be reissued before providing for public participation in their formulation; and (2) any antitrust enforcement policy guidelines of the Department of Justice do not have the force of law and cannot modify or supersede the antitrust laws. | 2021-06-30T18:51:32Z | |
| 99-hconres-70 | 99 | hconres | 70 | A concurrent resolution calling for international agreement on tariff and tax preferences to encourage exports by small businesses. | Commerce | 1985-02-26 | 1985-03-07 | Referred to Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Roth, Toby [R-WI-8] | WI | R | R000459 | 10 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should initiate negotiations with its principal trading partners and other nations to obtain agreement on tariff and tax preferences to be accorded to exports by small businesses. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 98-hconres-181 | 98 | hconres | 181 | A concurrent resolution requesting the President of the United States to convene a National Conference on Small Business in 1984. | Commerce | 1983-09-30 | 1983-09-30 | Referred to House Committee on Small Business. | House | Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1] | NH | D | D000017 | 50 | Urges the President to convene a national Conference on Small Business in 1984 to: (1) reaffirm the country's commitment to small business; (2) secure the continued leadership of small businesses with respect to the U.S. economic recovery; (3) assure that small businesses continue their leadership in maintaining the quality of life in the United States; and (4) ensure that the role that small businesses have played in the past growth and development of the United States will continue unimpeded by governmental restraints. | 2024-02-07T15:46:26Z | |
| 98-hconres-70 | 98 | hconres | 70 | A concurrent resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission relating to funeral industry practices. | Commerce | 1983-02-24 | 1983-05-10 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Unfavorably. | House | Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3] | IL | D | R000543 | 0 | Disapproves the final rule promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission which deals with the matter of funeral industry practices. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 97-hconres-417 | 97 | hconres | 417 | A concurrent resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission relating to funeral industry practices. | Commerce | 1982-09-30 | 1982-10-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism. | House | Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3] | IL | D | R000543 | 0 | Disapproves the final rule promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission which deals with the matter of funeral industry practices. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 97-hconres-124 | 97 | hconres | 124 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that 48 percent of any business tax reduction should go to small businesses. | Commerce | 1981-05-01 | 1981-05-01 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] | ND | D | D000432 | 28 | Declares it to be the intent of Congress to ensure that small businesses receive at least 48 percent of any business tax reductions enacted during this session. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 96-hconres-375 | 96 | hconres | 375 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Bureau of the Mint should consider additional measures to alleviate the nationwide shortage of pennies, including a proposal to melt down all Susan B. Anthony dollar coins and mint them into pennies. | Commerce | 1980-06-25 | 1980-06-25 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. | House | Rep. McDonald, Lawrence P. [D-GA-7] | GA | D | M000413 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Director of the Mint should consider implementing measures to alleviate the penny shortage, including melting down the Susan B. Anthony dollar coins. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 96-hconres-316 | 96 | hconres | 316 | A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System should establish the discount rate on commercial and industrial paper relating to small businesses at a rate which is less than the discount rate for other types of commercial and industrial paper. | Commerce | 1980-04-02 | 1980-04-02 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. | House | Rep. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA-3] | IA | R | G000386 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System should establish a lower discount rate on commercial and industrial paper relating to small business concerns. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 95-hconres-379 | 95 | hconres | 379 | A concurrent resolution urging the adoption by the United States and by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development of the standards of business conduct for companies operating in South Africa, adopted earlier this year by the European Economic Community, which include recognition of the right of black employees to form or to affiliate themselves with trade unions and to bargain collectively with their employers. | Commerce | 1977-10-14 | 1977-10-14 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] | IL | D | C000634 | 0 | Urges the President to adopt the European Economic Community code of conduct as a standard for American businesses operating in South Africa. Urges the President to encourage adoption of that code by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development. | 2024-08-01T19:55:52Z | |
| 94-hconres-771 | 94 | hconres | 771 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress respecting action by the Consumer Product Safety Commission against defective home canning lids. | Commerce | 1976-09-27 | 1976-09-27 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] | MD | D | L000413 | 3 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Consumer Product Safety Commission should promptly undertake a study of the sealing capabilities of container lids used in the canning of food in homes to determine: (1) if any defect in such capabilites constitutes a substantial product hazard; and (2) if a consumer product safety standard should be promulgated. | 2024-08-01T19:20:34Z | |
| 94-hconres-717 | 94 | hconres | 717 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress respecting action by the Consumer Product Safety Commission against defective home canning lids. | Commerce | 1976-08-24 | 1976-08-24 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] | MD | D | L000413 | 17 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Consumer Product Safety Commission should promptly undertake a study of the sealing capabilities of container lids used in the canning of food in homes to determine: (1) if any defect in such capabilites constitutes a substantial product hazard; and (2) if a consumer product safety standard should be promulgated. | 2024-08-01T19:20:29Z | |
| 94-hconres-693 | 94 | hconres | 693 | A resolution expressing the sense of Congress respecting action by the Consumer Product Safety Commission against defective home canning lids. | Commerce | 1976-07-29 | 1976-07-29 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Long, Clarence D. [D-MD-2] | MD | D | L000413 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Consumer Product Safety Commission should promptly undertake a study of the sealing capabilities of container lids used in the canning of food in homes to determine: (1) if any defect in such capabilites constitutes a substantial product hazard; and (2) if a consumer product safety standard should be promulgated. | 2024-08-01T19:20:29Z | |
| 94-hconres-532 | 94 | hconres | 532 | Concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress with respect to assistance to the domestic mushroom industry by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in solving the waste treatment problems of such industry. | Commerce | 1976-01-26 | 1976-01-26 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] | PA | R | S000146 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency give the highest priority to providing such assistance to the domestic mushroom industry as may be possible in solving the cost problem and other problems involved in the treatment of waste from such industry in accordance with environmental protection laws. | 2024-08-01T19:20:22Z | |
| 94-hconres-454 | 94 | hconres | 454 | Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President of the United States should immediately appoint a Special Prosecutor to empanel a grand jury for possible civil and criminal antitrust violations by the oil and gas industries. | Commerce | 1975-10-21 | 1975-10-21 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] | OH | D | M001044 | 2 | States that it is the sense of the Congress that the President appoint a Special Prosecutor and have empaneled a grand jury to investigate possible criminal violations of the Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Acts: (1) arising from the Federal Trade Commission complaint (docket numbered 8934; July 18, 1973) involving Exxon, Texaco, Gulf, Mobil, Standard Oil of California, Standard Oil of Indiana, Shell, and Atlantic Richfield; (2) arising from any concerted maintenance of an inaccurate natural gas reserve reported program which influences the price at which producers sell natural gas to interstate pipeline companies by the American Gas Association, Exxon, Gulf, Mobil, Pennzoil, Shell, Standard Oil of California, Standard Oil of Indiana, Tenneco, Texaco, Union Oil of California, and Continental Oil Corporation; or (3) arising from collusive conduct in the curtailment of gas supplies by deliberately maintaining nonproducing gas reserves on Federal offshore leases in the Gulf of Mexico in order to intensify pressure for deregulation of natural gas. | 2024-08-01T19:20:22Z | |
| 94-hconres-127 | 94 | hconres | 127 | Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to certain patents, which, if utilized, could result in energy savings. | Commerce | 1975-02-19 | 1975-02-19 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Eshleman, Edwin D. [R-PA-16] | PA | R | E000214 | 0 | Urges that copies of all patents relating to energy saving devices and methods be submitted to the House of Interior Committee for study and evaluation. Provides that if a patent is utilized the holder shall be reimbursed in full. | 2024-08-01T19:20:10Z | |
| 94-hconres-120 | 94 | hconres | 120 | Concurrent resolution that the members of the Chamber of Commerce of Frankenmuth, Mich., be commended. | Commerce | 1975-02-13 | 1975-02-13 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8] | MI | D | T000356 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the members of the Chamber of Commerce of Frankenmuth, Michigan, be commended for their contribution to the economic welfare of the nation. | 2024-08-01T19:20:12Z |
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