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104-hjres-197 104 hjres 197 Waiving certain enrollment requirements with respect to any bill or joint resolution of the One Hundred Fourth Congress making general or continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1997. Congress 1996-09-28 1996-09-30 Became Public Law No: 104-207. House Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15] OH R P000555 0 Waives requirements for printing the enrollment of any bill or resolution of the 104th Congress making general or continuing appropriations for FY 1997 that is presented to the President after the enactment of this Act. 2025-01-02T17:33:49Z  
104-hjres-198 104 hjres 198 Appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Fifth Congress and the day for the counting in Congress of the electoral votes for President and Vice President cast in December 1996. Congress 1996-09-28 1996-10-11 Became Public Law No: 104-296. House Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] TX R A000217 0 Provides for convening the first session of the 105th Congress at noon on January 7, 1997. Requires the meeting of the Senate and the House of Representatives to count the electoral votes for President and Vice President to be held on January 9, 1997. 2025-01-02T17:33:49Z  
104-hjres-196 104 hjres 196 To recognize Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy. Armed Forces and National Security 1996-09-26 1996-10-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. House Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] NY R K000210 1 Recognizes Commodore John Barry as the first, and therefore senior, flag officer of the U.S. Navy. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
104-hjres-193 104 hjres 193 Granting the consent of Congress to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Government Operations and Politics 1996-09-17 1996-10-19 Became Public Law No: 104-321. House Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4] SC R I000023 1 Grants the consent of the Congress to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact entered into by Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z  
104-hjres-194 104 hjres 194 Granting the consent of the Congress to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact. Government Operations and Politics 1996-09-17 1996-10-19 Became Public Law No: 104-322. House Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] VA R D000136 6 States that the Congress consents to amendments made by Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia to title III of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact. 2025-01-02T17:33:49Z  
104-hjres-195 104 hjres 195 Recognizing the end of slavery in the United States, and the true day of independence for African-Americans. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1996-09-17 1996-09-27 Received in the Senate. House Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15] MI D C000633 20 Declares that the end of slavery in the United States should be celebrated and recognized. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
104-hjres-192 104 hjres 192 To consent to certain amendments enacted by the Legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1996-09-16 1996-09-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] HI D A000014 0 States that the United States consents to certain amendments adopted by Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920. 2025-04-07T15:29:11Z  
104-hjres-191 104 hjres 191 To confer honorary citizenship of the United States on Agnes Gonxha Bojahiu, also known as Mother Teresa. Immigration 1996-09-10 1996-10-01 Became Public Law No: 104-218. House Rep. Flanagan, Michael Patrick [R-IL-5] IL R F000187 23 Confers honorary U.S. citizenship on Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, also known as Mother Teresa. 2025-04-07T15:29:36Z  
104-hjres-190 104 hjres 190 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that no person born in the United States will be a United States citizen on account of birth in the United States unless both parents are either United States citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of the birth. Immigration 1996-09-05 1996-10-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7] GA R B000169 0 Constitutional Amendment - Limits U.S. citizenship by birth to persons born in the United States both of whose parents were either U.S. citizens or lawful permanent resident aliens at the time of birth. 2025-01-02T17:33:49Z  
104-hjres-189 104 hjres 189 Granting the consent of Congress to the Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact. Government Operations and Politics 1996-09-04 1996-09-18 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27] CA R M000926 0 Grants the consent of the Congress to the Interstate Insurance Receivership Compact among the States of California, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin (establishing the Interstate Insurance Receivership Commission to: (1) implement uniform Insurer Receivership laws and operations; and (2) coordinate operations with the Guaranty Associations of the Compact States). 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z  
104-hjres-188 104 hjres 188 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the liability of Members of Congress for false statements made in carrying out their official duties. Congress 1996-08-02 1996-09-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] NC R M001134 0 Constitutional Amendment - Provides that Senators and Representatives may be held liable for false statements or other false communications made in carrying out their official duties. 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z  
104-hjres-187 104 hjres 187 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to expenditures to affect Congressional, Presidential, State, and local elections. Government Operations and Politics 1996-07-25 1996-09-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9] MO D V000112 0 Constitutional Amendment - Grants authority to the: (1) Congress to set limits on expenditures in any election for Federal office; and (2) States to set limits on expenditures in any election for State and local office. 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z  
104-hjres-186 104 hjres 186 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring the right of Americans to pray in public institutions, including public school graduation ceremonies and athletic events. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1996-07-23 1996-09-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8] NC D H000448 0 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit voluntary individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions or to prohibit prayer at public school baccalaureate services, athletic events, or other extracurricular activities. Prohibits the United States and the States from: (1) requiring any person to participate in prayer or to be present during any prayer; and (2) composing the words of any prayer to be said in (or at events sponsored by) public schools or other public institutions. 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z  
104-hjres-185 104 hjres 185 To designate the Village of Sunbury, Ohio, as "Flagville, U.S.A.". Government Operations and Politics 1996-07-18 1996-07-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. House Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12] OH R K000016 0 Designates the Village of Sunbury, Ohio, as Flagville, U.S.A. Authorizes the President to call on the people of Sunbury to display the U.S. flag on national holidays and regularly during the year. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
104-hjres-184 104 hjres 184 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to further protect religious freedom, including the right of students in public schools to pray without government sponsorship or compulsion, by clarifying the proper construction of any prohibition on laws respecting an establishment of religion. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1996-07-16 1996-07-22 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26] TX R A000217 0 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the United States and the States from denying any person equal access to a benefit, or otherwise discriminating against any person, on account of religious belief, expression, or exercise. Declares that this amendment does not authorize government to coerce or inhibit religious belief, expression, or exercise. 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z  
104-hjres-183 104 hjres 183 To authorize the Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1996-07-11 1996-07-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands. House Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] GA D L000287 35 Authorizes the Ralph David Abernathy Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor Dr. Ralph David Abernathy and the Poor People's Campaign. Exempts the memorial from provisions of the Commemorative Works Act which: (1) prohibit commemorative works honoring a nonmilitary event, individual, or group of individuals from being authorized until after the 25th anniversary of the event or death of the individual(s); and (2) require the offset of Federal funds used to pay maintenance and preservation expenses of the memorial and its infrastructure (but requires excess construction funds received by the Foundation to be deposited in a Treasury account for such expenses). 2025-01-02T17:33:54Z  
104-hjres-182 104 hjres 182 Disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1996-06-13 1996-06-27 On passage Failed by recorded vote: 141 - 286 (Roll no. 284). House Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45] CA R R000409 37 Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of China. 2025-04-07T15:29:43Z  
104-hjres-180 104 hjres 180 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Government Operations and Politics 1996-06-12 1996-06-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15] CA R C000100 2 Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct election of the President and the Vice-President of the United States. 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z  
104-hjres-181 104 hjres 181 Disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of the People's Republic of China. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1996-06-12 1996-06-12 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] PA R W000068 0 Disapproves the recommendation of the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (most-favored-nation treatment) to the products of China. 2025-04-07T15:28:16Z  
104-hjres-179 104 hjres 179 Designating the Civil War Center at Louisiana State University as the United States Civil War Center, making the center the flagship institution for planning the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War, and for other purposes. Education 1996-05-16 1996-05-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. House Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] LA R B000072 11 Designates the Civil War Center located on Raphael Semmes Drive at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as the United States Civil War Center. Makes the Center and the Civil War Institute of Gettysburg College located at 233 North Washington Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the flagship institutions for planning the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
104-hjres-178 104 hjres 178 Disapproving Orders Nos. 888 and 889 of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Energy 1996-05-01 1996-05-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7] NJ R F000349 4 Expresses congressional disapproval of specified rules submitted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding: (1) the promotion of wholesale competition through open access nondiscriminatory transmission services by public utilities; and (2) recovery of stranded costs by public utilities and transmitting utilities. Declares that such rules shall have no force or effect. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
104-hjres-177 104 hjres 177 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. Government Operations and Politics 1996-04-30 1996-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] PA R M000399 0 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag. 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z  
104-hjres-176 104 hjres 176 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Federal income tax. Taxation 1996-04-24 1996-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] TX R J000174 44 Constitutional Amendment - Provides that three years after ratification of this amendment: (1) the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution is repealed; and (2) the Congress shall have no power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, except in time of war declared by the Congress. 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z  
104-hjres-175 104 hjres 175 Deposit Insurance Funds Act of 1996 Economics and Public Finance 1996-04-23 1996-04-24 Became Public Law No: 104-131. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 0 Amends the Balanced Budget Downpayment Act, I to extend its title I and title II continuing appropriations provisions by one day, from April 24 to April 25, 1996. 2025-08-21T20:14:02Z  
104-hjres-173 104 hjres 173 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of victims of crime. Crime and Law Enforcement 1996-04-22 1996-07-11 Committee Hearings Held. House Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] IL R H001022 7 Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crimes or crimes for which the defendant can be imprisoned for a period longer than one year the following rights: (1) to receive notice of, and to be present at, every stage of the public proceedings, unless the court determines there is good cause for the victim not be present; (2) to comment at any such proceeding involving the possible release of the defendant, the acceptance of any plea agreement, or sentencing; (3) to be informed of the defendant's release or escape; (4) to reasonable protection from physical harm or intimidation relating to the proceeding; (5) to have the proceedings resolved in a prompt and timely manner; and (6) to have the court order restitution from the defendant upon conviction. Makes such rights available to victims upon request to the prosecuting authority and in the manner provided by law under this amendment. Grants power to the legislatures of the States and the Congress to enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z  
104-hjres-174 104 hjres 174 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of victims of crime. Crime and Law Enforcement 1996-04-22 1996-07-11 Committee Hearings Held. House Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] IL R H001022 16 Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crimes the following rights: (1) to be informed of, and present at, every proceeding in which the rights to liberty, justice, and due process are extended to the accused or convicted offender; (2) to be heard at any proceeding involving sentencing and to object to a previously negotiated plea or a release from custody; (3) to be informed of any release or escape; (4) to a speedy trial, a final conclusion free from unreasonable delay, full restitution from the convicted offender, reasonable measures of protection from violence or intimidation by the accused or convicted offender; and (5) to notice of such rights. Grants the several States and the Congress the power to implement further this amendment by appropriate legislation. 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z  
104-hjres-172 104 hjres 172 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections. Government Operations and Politics 1996-04-18 1996-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-21] PA R E000187 0 Constitutional Amendment - Grants authority to the Congress and the States to set reasonable expenditure limits for their respective elections. 2025-01-02T17:33:47Z  
104-hjres-170 104 hjres 170 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-03-29 1996-03-29 Became Public Law No: 104-122. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 0 Amends the Balanced Budget Downpayment Act, I, as amended, and Public Law 104-92, as amended, to extend the March 29 and April 3 appropriation deadline provisions under such Acts to April 24, 1996. Provides a full year Federal payment to the District of Columbia. Amends the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996, to apply Federal labor-management relations requirements to the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system developed and implemented under such Act. Amends the Auburn Indian Restoration Act to authorize (currently, require) the Secretary of the Interior to accept California lands into trust status on behalf of the tribe. Makes appropriations through FY 1996 to the Agency for International Development for assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States (including a transfer of funds) for demining and economic revitalization assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina, under specified requirements and conditions. 2025-04-07T15:26:36Z  
104-hjres-171 104 hjres 171 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to permit the Congress to limit contributions and expenditures in elections for Federal office. Government Operations and Politics 1996-03-29 1996-04-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] CA D L000090 1 Constitutional Amendment - Vests power in the Congress to: (1) set limits on expenditures made by, in support of, or in opposition to the nomination or election of any person to Federal office; (2) set limits on contributions by individuals or entities by, in support of, or in opposition to such nomination or election; and (3) enforce, by appropriate legislation, this amendment. 2025-01-02T17:33:47Z  
104-hjres-169 104 hjres 169 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to taxes. Taxation 1996-03-28 1996-04-18 For Further Action See H.J.Res.159. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 4 Constitutional Amendment - Requires, in either House, the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present for final adoption of any bill, resolution, or other legislative measure changing the internal revenue laws unless that bill, resolution, or measure is determined at the time of adoption, not to increase the internal revenue by more than a de minimis amount. Allows the Congress to waive that requirement during war or certain military conflict. Requires all votes under this Amendment to be by yeas and nays and the names of persons voting for and against to be entered in the Journal of each House. 2025-04-07T15:29:22Z  
104-hjres-168 104 hjres 168 Waiving certain enrollment requirements with respect to two bills of the One Hundred Fourth Congress. Congress 1996-03-26 1996-04-09 Became Public Law No: 104-129. House Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18] OH R N000081 0 Waives requirements with respect to the printing of H.R. 3019 and H.R. 3136 as enrolled. 2025-04-07T15:27:59Z  
104-hjres-166 104 hjres 166 Granting the consent of Congress to the Mutual Aid Agreement between the city of Bristol, Virginia, and the city of Bristol, Tennessee. Government Operations and Politics 1996-03-21 1996-08-06 Became Public Law No: 104-181. House Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] VA D B000657 1 Grants the consent of the Congress to the Mutual Aid Agreement entered into between the city of Bristol, Virginia, and the city of Bristol, Tennessee, with respect to providing mutual law enforcement assistance. 2025-04-07T15:26:48Z  
104-hjres-167 104 hjres 167 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the judicial power of the United States. Law 1996-03-21 1996-03-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Talent, Jim [R-MO-2] MO R T000024 4 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the judicial power of the United States from including the power to require States, the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States to levy or increase any tax. 2025-01-02T17:33:47Z  
104-hjres-165 104 hjres 165 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-03-20 1996-03-22 Became Public Law No: 104-118. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 0 Amends: (1) the Balanced Budget Downpayment Act, I (Pub.L. 104-99) to extend the March 22 appropriations deadline provisions to March 29; and (2) Pub.L. 104-92 to extend the March 22 appropriations deadline provisions to April 3. 2025-04-07T15:26:36Z  
104-hjres-164 104 hjres 164 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide 8-year terms of offices for judges of Federal courts other than the Supreme Court. Law 1996-03-19 1996-03-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1] CA R R000252 10 Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of a judge of a court ordained and established by the Congress to eight years. Counts any time (but not more than six years) served as a judge before the ratification of this amendment towards the first term of that judge. 2025-01-02T17:33:47Z  
104-hjres-163 104 hjres 163 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-03-13 1996-03-15 Became Public Law No: 104-116. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 0 Amends the Balanced Budget Downpayment Act, I (Public Law 104-99) and Public Law 104-92 to extend March 15 appropriations deadline provisions to March 22. 2025-04-07T15:26:36Z  
104-hjres-162 104 hjres 162 To disapprove the certification of the President under section 490(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 regarding foreign assistance for Mexico during fiscal year 1996. International Affairs 1996-03-05 1996-03-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. House Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] FL R S000303 12 Disapproves the President's certification under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 regarding foreign assistance for Mexico for FY 1996. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
104-hjres-161 104 hjres 161 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1996-02-28 1996-03-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] TN R Q000013 0 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution prohibits public or private acknowledgement of God, the Creator. Declares that neither the United States nor any State shall make any law, nor any judicial system issue any judgment, that restricts the recognition of the Almighty God and our individual and joint dependence on Him. 2025-01-02T17:33:47Z  
104-hjres-160 104 hjres 160 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 6 years. Law 1996-02-16 1996-03-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Hayes, James A. [R-LA-7] LA R H000390 0 Constitional Amendment - Requires that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every six years. 2025-01-02T17:33:47Z  
104-hjres-159 104 hjres 159 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require two-thirds majorities for bills increasing taxes. Taxation 1996-02-01 1996-04-15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 173 Constitutional Amendment - Requires the concurrence of two-thirds of the Members present in either the House of Representatives or the Senate before the final adoption of any bill, resolution, or other legislative measure which changes the internal revenue laws by more than a de minimis amount. Allows the Congress to waive such provisions during war or certain military conflict. Requires all votes under this Amendment to be by yeas and nays and the names of persons voting for and against to be entered in the Journal of each House. 2025-04-07T15:29:22Z  
104-hjres-158 104 hjres 158 To recognize the Peace Corps on the occasion of its 35th anniversary and the Americans who have served as Peace Corps volunteers. International Affairs 1996-01-31 1996-09-25 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 630. House Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17] CA D F000030 38 Celebrates the achievements and contributions of the Peace Corps on its 35th anniversary. Recognizes and requests the President to honor those who have served as Peace Corps volunteers and the memory of Loret Ruppe, the organization's longest serving director. 2025-04-07T15:23:01Z  
104-hjres-157 104 hjres 157 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-23 1996-01-23 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:51Z  
104-hjres-156 104 hjres 156 Making further continuing appropriations for railroad retirement benefits for fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-04 1996-01-04 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] MN D P000258 0 Makes continuing appropriations for activities under the account heading "Dual Benefits Payment Account" under the Railroad Retirement Board at the current rate, the rate passed by the House of Representatives, or the rate passed by the Senate, whichever is least, until an applicable appropriation is enacted into law or September 30, 1996, whichever is first. Sets forth requirements and limitations. 2025-01-02T17:33:51Z  
104-hjres-138 104 hjres 138 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:50Z  
104-hjres-139 104 hjres 139 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:51Z  
104-hjres-140 104 hjres 140 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:50Z  
104-hjres-141 104 hjres 141 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:50Z  
104-hjres-142 104 hjres 142 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:51Z  
104-hjres-143 104 hjres 143 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:51Z  
104-hjres-144 104 hjres 144 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:50Z  
104-hjres-145 104 hjres 145 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:50Z  
104-hjres-146 104 hjres 146 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:51Z  
104-hjres-147 104 hjres 147 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:51Z  
104-hjres-148 104 hjres 148 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:50Z  
104-hjres-149 104 hjres 149 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:50Z  
104-hjres-150 104 hjres 150 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:51Z  
104-hjres-151 104 hjres 151 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Amends a specified Federal law making continuing appropriations to extend (for activities for which funding would be available under the appropriations Act for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies for 1996) the specific termination date of appropriations and authority under the continuing appropriations Act to January 12, 1996 (currently, December 15, 1995). 2025-01-02T17:33:51Z  
104-hjres-152 104 hjres 152 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Amends a specified Federal law making continuing appropriations to extend (for activities for which funding would be available under the appropriations Act for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies for 1996) the specific termination date of appropriations and authority under the continuing appropriations Act to January 26, 1996 (currently, December 15, 1995). 2025-01-02T17:33:51Z  
104-hjres-153 104 hjres 153 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-04 Became Public Law No: 104-90. House Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] NY R W000099 0 Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1996, at a level that is to be no more than the current level, for the District of Columbia. (Sec. 106) Makes appropriations in this title available, unless otherwise provided for in this title or an applicable appropriations Act, until the first of the following events: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity of this title; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) January 25, 1996. (Sec. 111) Provides that if funding is not provided for an ongoing project or the projects's rate of operations is significantly reduced it may be continued at a minimal level. Defines minimal level as the current rate reduced by 25 percent. (Sec. 116) Prohibits the use of funds appropriated under this title to implement any system of registration of unmarried cohabiting couples, whether homosexual, lesbian, or heterosexual. 2025-04-07T15:26:36Z  
104-hjres-154 104 hjres 154 Making further continuing appropriations for the District of Columbia for fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1996-01-03 1996-01-03 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] DC D N000147 0 Appropriates funds for FY 1996 for such amounts as may be necessary under the authority and conditions provided in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1995 (the Act) for continuing the operations of the District of Columbia (D.C.) government and other activities chargeable against D.C. revenues that were conducted in FY 1995 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be available in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996. Prohibits the making of any obligations or expenditures until the Mayor of D.C. has provided to the D.C. Council, the D.C. Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority, the President, and the House and Senate Appropriations Committees prior written notification and a description of the effect of such obligations or expenditures on the current spending plans. Appropriates such amounts as necessary under the authority and conditions provided in the Act for continuing the Federal payment to D.C. and the Federal contribution to retirement funds for FY 1996. Requires the pertinent project or activity to be continued at a rate not exceeding the lowest of the current rate, the rate under the 1996 Act as passed by the House or Representatives, or the rate under the 1996 Act as passed by the Senate. (Sec. 2) Provides that appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this Act shall be available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) the enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this Act; (2) the enactment of the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996 without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) September 30, 1996. (Sec. 3) Specifies additional requirements and limitations regarding appropriations made available or authority granted under this Act. 2025-01-02T17:33:51Z  
104-hjres-155 104 hjres 155 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1996-01-03 1996-01-05 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H191) House Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] TX D J000032 59 Amends a specified Federal law making continuing appropriations to extend the specific termination date of appropriations and authority under that Act to January 19, 1996 (currently, December 15, 1995). Modifies the definition of minimal level (to which operations would be reduced in certain circumstances) to mean a reduction of ten (currently, 25) percent from the current rate. Mandates compensation at standard rates for any U.S. or District of Columbia officer or employee furloughed because of a lapse in appropriations after December 15, 1995. Ratifies certain types of obligations incurred in anticipation of the appropriations made and authority granted by this resolution. 2025-04-07T15:29:54Z  
104-hjres-136 104 hjres 136 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-12-22 1995-12-22 Became Public Law No: 104-69. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Foster Care and Adoption Assistance Title II: District of Columbia Title III: Veterans Affairs Title I: Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Foster Care and Adoption Assistance - Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1996, at a level that is to be no more than the current level, for the following: (1) all projects and activities funded under the account heading "Family support payment to States" (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) under the Administration For Children and Families in the Department of Health and Human Services; (2) all projects and activities funded under the account heading "Payments to States for foster care and adoption assistance" (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) under the Administration for Children and Families in the Department of Health and Human Services; and (3) all administrative activities necessary to carry out the above projects and activities. (Sec. 106) Makes appropriations in this title available, unless otherwise provided for in this title or an applicable appropriations Act, until the first of the following events: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity of this title; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) January 3, 1996. Title II: District of Columbia - Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1996, at a level that is to be no more than the current level, for the District of Columbia. (Sec. 206) Makes appropriations in this title available, unless otherwise provided for in this title or an applicable appropriations Act, until the first of the following events: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity of this title; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) January 3, 1996. (Sec. 211) Provides that if funding is not provided for an ongoing project or the project's rate of opera… 2025-04-07T15:26:36Z  
104-hjres-137 104 hjres 137 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-12-22 1995-12-22 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20] FL D D000275 0 Amends a specified Federal law making continuing appropriations to extend the specific termination date of appropriations and authority under that Act to September 30, 1996 (currently, December 15, 1995). Removes provisions of that law prohibiting distributions and grants in FY 1996 for programs that had high initial rates of operation or complete distribution of funding at the beginning of FY 1995. Mandates compensation at standard rates for any U.S. or District of Columbia officer or employee furloughed because of a lapse in appropriations after December 15, 1995. Ratifies certain types of obligations incurred in anticipation of the appropriations made and authority granted by this resolution. 2025-01-02T17:33:50Z  
104-hjres-134 104 hjres 134 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-12-20 1996-01-06 Became Public Law No: 104-94. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 0 Makes continuing appropriations, in any case during FY 1996 in which appropriations are not otherwise available for the programs and activities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to ensure payment of the following: (1) existing veterans' benefits; and (2) Veterans Health Administration contractors when due for services provided that relate directly to patient health and safety. Defines existing benefits as those that have been adjudicated and authorized for payment as of: (1) December 15, 1995; or (2) if appropriations for such benefits are available (other than as provided for above) after December 15, 1995, the last day on which appropriations for payment of such benefits are available. 2025-04-07T15:28:14Z  
104-hjres-135 104 hjres 135 To establish a joint committee to oversee the conduct of Operation Joint Endeavor/Task Force Eagle. Congress 1995-12-20 1995-12-20 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. House Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] CA R D000435 0 Appoints a joint committee to inquire into the conduct of Operation Joint Endeavor-Task Force Eagle. 2025-01-02T17:33:54Z  
104-hjres-132 104 hjres 132 Affirming that budget negotiations shall be based on the most recent technical and economic assumptions of the Congressional Budget Office and shall achieve a balanced budget by fiscal year 2002 based on those assumptions. Economics and Public Finance 1995-12-18 1995-12-21 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12] OH R K000016 2 Affirms that the current negotiations between Congress and the President shall be based on the most recent technical and economic assumptions of the Congressional Budget Office, and that the Congress is committed to reaching an agreement this year with the President on legislation that will achieve a balanced budget by fiscal year 2002 as estimated by the Congressional Budget Office. 2025-04-07T15:26:49Z  
104-hjres-133 104 hjres 133 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-12-18 1995-12-18 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] NY R W000099 0 Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1996, at a level that is to be no more than the current level, for the District of Columbia. (Sec. 106) Makes appropriations in this joint resolution available, unless otherwise provided for in this joint resolution or an applicable appropriations Act, until the first of the following events: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity of this joint resolution; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) December 27, 1995. (Sec. 107) Prohibits the expenditure of funds for any abortion except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term or where the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest. (Sec. 111) Provides that if funding is not provided for an ongoing project or the projects's rate of operations is significantly reduced, it may be continued at a minimal level. Defines minimal level as the current rate reduced by 25 percent. (Sec. 116) Prohibits the use of funds appropriated under this joint resolution to implement any system of registration of unmarried cohabiting couples, whether homosexual, lesbian, or heterosexual. 2025-01-02T17:33:50Z  
104-hjres-131 104 hjres 131 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-12-13 1995-12-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. House Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] MO D G000132 2 Amends a specified Federal law making continuing appropriations to extend the specific termination date of appropriations and authority under that Act to January 26, 1996 (currently, December 15, 1995). Prohibits making, during FY 1996, an adjustment of compensation elements of members of the uniformed services otherwise mandated by specified Federal law. Increases the rates of basic pay, basic allowance for subsistence, and basic allowance for quarters of such members by specified percentages. Makes the FY 1996 increase in military retired pay first payable for the month of March 1996. Mandates and authorizes transfer from other funds available to the Department of Defense sums as necessary to carry out this paragraph. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
104-hjres-130 104 hjres 130 Providing for the establishment of a Joint Committee on Intelligence. Congress 1995-12-05 1996-01-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process. House Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] IL R H001022 0 Establishes the Joint Committee on Intelligence. Declares that such committee has exclusive legislative jurisdiction with respect to any intelligence activity of the Federal Government and authorizations for appropriations for specified agencies and intelligence-related activities. Directs the joint committee to classify its information and records and to establish guidelines for their maintenance, use, and availability. Sets forth procedures for the disclosure of such information. Directs the joint committee to establish and carry out rules and procedures necessary to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of information. Makes conforming amendments to the National Security Act of 1947 and the Rules of the House of Representatives, including abolishing the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. 2025-01-02T17:33:54Z  
104-hjres-129 104 hjres 129 Granting the consent of Congress to the Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact. Government Operations and Politics 1995-11-30 1996-03-19 Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 38 for further action. (consideration: CR H2342) House Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] VT I S000033 1 Interstate Compact - Grants congressional consent to the Vermont-New Hampshire Interstate Public Water Supply Compact entered into between the States of Vermont and New Hampshire to erect and maintain joint public water supply facilities. 2025-01-02T17:33:47Z  
104-hjres-127 104 hjres 127 Proposing a religious liberties amendment to the Constitution of the United States to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1995-11-28 1995-12-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] OK R I000047 115 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to their conscience, nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit acknowledgement of the religious heritage, beliefs, or traditions of the people or prohibit student-sponsored prayer in public schools; and (2) neither the United States nor any State shall compose any official prayer, compel joining in prayer, or discriminate against religious expression or belief. 2025-01-02T17:33:47Z  
104-hjres-128 104 hjres 128 Making further continuing appropriations for the District of Columbia for fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1995-11-28 1995-11-29 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 13772) House Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] DC D N000147 0 Appropriates funds for FY 1996 for such amounts as may be necessary under the authority and conditions provided in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1995 (the Act) for continuing the Federal payment to the District of Columbia and the Federal contribution to the District of Columbia Retirement Funds. Appropriates out of the general fund, enterprise funds, and other non-Federal funds of the District for FY 1996 such necessary amounts under the authority and conditions provided in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1995 for continuing the operations of the District government and other activities chargeable against District revenues that were conducted in FY 1995 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be available in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996. Prohibits obligations or expenditures of such funds until the Mayor of the District provides written notification to the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority. Requires the pertinent project or activity to be continued at a rate not exceeding the lowest of the current rate, the rate under the 1996 Act as passed by the House of Representatives, or the rate under the 1996 Act as passed by the Senate. Limits the total operating expenses for the District for FY 1996 to $4.994 million. Prohibits obligations or expenditures from being made pursuant to this Act until: (1) the Mayor of the District has provided to the Authority a proposed allocation of any reductions required because of such limitation; and (2) the Authority has reviewed and approved such allocations. (Sec. 2) Provides that appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this Act shall be available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) the enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this Act; (2) the enactment of the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996 without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) September 30, 1… 2025-01-02T17:33:49Z  
104-hjres-125 104 hjres 125 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-11-18 1995-11-18 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:49Z  
104-hjres-126 104 hjres 126 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-11-18 1995-11-18 Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on House Oversight, 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Continuing Appropriations Title II: Waiver of Requirement for Parchment Printing Title III: Commitment to a Seven-Year Balanced Budget Title I: Continuing Appropriations - Makes appropriations for FY 1996 to continue authorities under the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (2) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1996; (3) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1996; (5) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (6) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (7) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996; (8) the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 1996; (9) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1996; and (10) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996. Sets forth exceptions, limitations, and conditions with respect to such appropriations. Title II: Waiver of Requirement for Parchment Printing - Waives the parchment printing requirement. Defines terms used in this bill. Title III: Commitment to a Seven-Year Balanced Budget - States that the goal of budget negotiations is to enact a budget agreement that balances the budget in seven years or in a time frame agreed to by the negotiators. 2025-01-02T17:33:53Z  
104-hjres-123 104 hjres 123 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-11-17 1995-11-19 Became Public Law No: 104-54. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Continuing Appropriations Title II: (Unnamed) Title I: Continuing Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Makes further continuing appropriations for FY 1996 for continuing projects and activities, including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees, conducted in 1995 and for which appropriations or other authority would be available in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (2) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1996; (3) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1996; (5) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (6) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (7) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996; (8) the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 1996; (9) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1996; and (10) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996. Sets the rates of such funding. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. (Sec. 106) Provides that, unless otherwise provided for in this joint resolution or in the applicable appropriations Act, appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution shall be available until: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; (2) the enactment of the applicable appropriations Act by both Houses without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) November 20, 1995, whichever first occurs. States that for purposes of this resolution, the period of time covered by this resolution shall be considered to have begun on November 14, 1995. (Sec. 111) Provides in specified circumstances, except fo… 2025-04-07T15:26:36Z  
104-hjres-124 104 hjres 124 Making further continuing appropriations for the District of Columbia for fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Government Operations and Politics 1995-11-17 1995-11-17 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] DC D N000147 1 Appropriates funds for the District of Columbia for FY 1996 for: (1) such amounts as may be necessary under the authority and conditions provided in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1995 for continuing the Federal payment to the District of Columbia and the Federal contribution to the District of Columbia Retirement Funds; and (2) an additional $15 million above the amount otherwise made available to be included in the apportionment for the Federal payment to the District for purposes of certain capital construction loan repayments. Appropriates out of the general fund, enterprise funds, and other non-Federal funds of the District for FY 1996 such necessary amounts under the authority and conditions provided in such Act for continuing the operations of the District government and other activities chargeable against District revenues that were conducted in FY 1995 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be available in the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996. Prohibits obligations or expenditures of such funds until the Mayor of the District provides written notification to the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Authority. Permits such obligations and expenditures beyond December 15, 1995. Requires the pertinent project or activity to be continued at a rate not exceeding the lowest of the current rate, the rate under the 1996 Act as passed by the House of Representatives, or the rate under the 1996 Act as passed by the Senate. (Sec. 2) Provides that appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this Act shall be available until whichever of the following first occurs: (1) the enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this Act; (2) the enactment of the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996 without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) December 15, 1995. (Sec. 3) Specifies additional requirements and limitations with respect to appropriations made availa… 2025-01-02T17:33:49Z  
104-hjres-120 104 hjres 120 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-11-15 1995-11-15 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 165 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:49Z  
104-hjres-121 104 hjres 121 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States in order to secure the unalienable right of the people to acknowledge, worship, and serve their Creator, according to the dictates of conscience. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1995-11-15 1995-12-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] IL R H001022 18 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) neither the United States nor any State shall deny benefits to or otherwise discriminate against any private person or group on account of religious expression, belief, or identity; and (2) the prohibition on laws respecting an establishment of religion shall not be construed to require such discrimination. 2025-01-02T17:33:46Z  
104-hjres-122 104 hjres 122 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-11-15 1995-11-20 Became Public Law No: 104-56. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Continuing Appropriations Title II: (Unnamed) Title I: Continuing Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Makes further continuing appropriations for FY 1996 for continuing projects and activities, including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees, conducted in 1995 and for which appropriations or other authority would be available in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (2) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1996; (3) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1996; (5) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (6) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (7) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996; (8) the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 1996; (9) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1996; and (10) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996. Sets the rates of such funding. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. (Sec. 106) Provides that, unless otherwise provided for in this joint resolution or in the applicable appropriations Act, appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to this joint resolution shall be available until whichever of the following occurs first: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; (2) the enactment of the applicable appropriations Act by both Houses without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) December 15, 1995. (Sec. 111) Provides in specified circumstances, except for section 106, for the maintenance of a minimal level of funding for projects or activities under any Act listed in section 101. Def… 2025-04-07T15:29:04Z  
104-hjres-119 104 hjres 119 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-11-14 1995-11-14 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:50Z  
104-hjres-118 104 hjres 118 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-11-10 1995-11-10 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 166 Extends the law making further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. 2025-01-02T17:33:49Z  
104-hjres-115 104 hjres 115 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-11-07 1995-11-30 On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Appropriations. Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Continuing Appropriations Title II: Waiver of Requirement for Parchment Printing Title III: Medicare Title I: Continuing Appropriations - Makes further continuing appropriations for FY 1996. (Sec. 101) Provides for such amounts as may be necessary under the authority and provided in the applicable appropriations Act for the fiscal year 1995 for continuing projects or activities, including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees (not otherwise specifically provided for in this joint resolution) which were conducted in the fiscal year 1995 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority would be available in the following appropriations Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996 (notwithstanding specified provisions of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (Public Law 103-236), and the Arms Control and Disarmament Act); (2) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1996 (notwithstanding specified provisions of the National Security Act of 1947); (3) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996; (4) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1996; (5) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1996 (notwithstanding specified provisions of certain Federal law and of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956); (6) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (7) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (8) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996, (H.R. 2492); (9) the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 1996; (10) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1996; and (11) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Hou… 2025-04-07T15:30:05Z  
104-hjres-116 104 hjres 116 Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-11-07 1995-11-07 Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. House Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] WI D O000007 0 Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1996 for projects or activities including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (2) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1996; (3) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996; (4) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1996; (5) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1996; (6) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (7) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (8) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996; (9) the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 1996; (10) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1996; and (11) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. (Sec. 112) Requires that whenever the rate of operations for any continuing project or activity provided for which there is a budget request would result in a furlough of Government employees, that rate for operations may be increased to a level that would enable the furlough to be avoided. (Sec. 113) Requires that for those programs that had high initial rates of operation or complete distribution of funding at the beginning of FY 1995 because of distributions of funding to States, foreign countries, grantees, or others, similar distributions of funds for FY 1996 shall not be made and no grants shall be awarded for such programs, subject to stated exceptions. (Sec. 115) Requires that the rate of operations for any continuing project or activity that have not been increased shall be reduced by five percent but shall not be reduced below a defined minimum level or below the level that would result in a furloug… 2025-01-02T17:33:49Z  
104-hjres-117 104 hjres 117 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Government Operations and Politics 1995-11-07 1995-12-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2] WV D W000654 13 Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President of the United States. 2025-01-02T17:33:46Z  
104-hjres-114 104 hjres 114 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections for Federal and State office. Government Operations and Politics 1995-10-18 1995-11-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] OH D K000009 21 Constitutional Amendment - Grants authority to the Congress and the States to set reasonable expenditure limits for elections to Federal or State offices, respectively. 2025-01-02T17:33:46Z  
104-hjres-113 104 hjres 113 Granting the consent of Congress to the compact to provide for joint natural resource management and enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to natural resources and boating at the Jennings Randolph Lake Project lying in Garrett County, Maryland and Mineral County, West Virginia, entered into between the States of West Virginia and Maryland. Government Operations and Politics 1995-10-17 1996-07-29 Laid on the table. See S.J. Res. 20 for further action. House Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1] WV D M000844 1 Interstate Compact - Grants the consent of the Congress to the Jennings Randolph Lake Project Compact between West Virginia and Maryland to provide for joint natural resource management and enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to natural resources and boating at the Project. 2025-04-07T15:29:52Z  
104-hjres-110 104 hjres 110 Providing for the appointment of Howard H. Baker, Jr. as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 1995-09-29 1995-12-28 Became Public Law No: 104-82. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 2 Appoints Howard H. Baker, Jr., of the District of Columbia to fill a vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-04-07T15:27:59Z  
104-hjres-111 104 hjres 111 Providing for the appointment of Anne D'Harnoncourt as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 1995-09-29 1995-12-28 Became Public Law No: 104-83. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 2 Appoints Anne D'Harnoncourt of Pennsylvania to fill a vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
104-hjres-112 104 hjres 112 Providing for the appointment of Louis Gerstner as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Government Operations and Politics 1995-09-29 1995-12-28 Became Public Law No: 104-84. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 2 Appoints Louis Gerstner of Connecticut to fill a vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
104-hjres-109 104 hjres 109 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing English as the official language of the United States. Arts, Culture, Religion 1995-09-28 1995-10-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4] CA R D000429 10 Constitutional Amendment - Establishes English as the official language of the United States. 2025-01-02T17:33:41Z  
104-hjres-108 104 hjres 108 Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes. Economics and Public Finance 1995-09-27 1995-09-30 Became Public Law No: 104-31. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 0 Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1996 for continuing projects and activities, including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees, conducted in 1995 and for which appropriations or other authority would have been available in the following Acts: (1) the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1966; (2) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (3) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1996; (4) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1996; (5) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1996; (6) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1996; (7) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (8) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996; (9) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1996; (10) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1996; (11) the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 1996; (12) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1996; and (13) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1996. Sets the rates of such funding. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. (Sec. 112) Requires that whenever the rate for operations for any continuing project or activity provided for which there is a budget request would result in a furlough of Government employees, that rate for operations may be increased to a level that would enable the furlough to be avoided. (Sec. 113) Requires, with exceptions, that for those programs that had high initial rates of operation or complete distribution of funding at the beginning of FY 1995 because of distributions of funding to States, foreign countries, grantees, or others, similar distributions of funds for FY 1996 shall not be made and no grants… 2025-04-07T15:29:27Z  
104-hjres-107 104 hjres 107 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding congressional pay and pensions. Congress 1995-09-20 1995-10-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-9] TX R S000937 0 Constitutional Amendment - Requires Members of Congress to receive compensation for their services or to be reimbursed for expenses incurred with respect to such services only from the treasury of the State which they represent in Congress in an amount to be determined by an act of the State's legislature. Prohibits a Member of Congress from being provided any pension from the Treasury for any service in Congress after the effective date of this amendment. 2025-01-02T17:33:46Z  
104-hjres-106 104 hjres 106 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes. Taxation 1995-08-02 1996-03-29 For Further Action See H.J.Res.159. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 163 Constitutional Amendment - Requires a three-fifths majority of the whole number of each House of the Congress to pass any bill to levy a new tax or increase the rate or base of any tax. Allows the Congress to waive the requirement when a declaration of war is in effect and when the United States is engaged in military conflict that causes an imminent and serious threat to national security and is so declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of the whole number of each House, that becomes law. Makes a bill passed under waiver effective for no longer than two years. Requires all votes under this amendment to be by roll call. 2025-01-02T17:33:46Z  
104-hjres-103 104 hjres 103 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to enact and repeal laws by voting on legislation in a national election. Government Operations and Politics 1995-07-26 1995-10-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] MI R H000676 0 Constitutional Amendment - States that the people shall have the right to enact and repeal any law which the Congress may pass, except for the right to declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, make rules concerning captures on land and water, or call forth the militia. 2019-11-15T21:34:03Z  
104-hjres-104 104 hjres 104 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to propose amendments to the Constitution by an initiative process. Law 1995-07-26 1995-10-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] MI R H000676 0 Constitutional Amendment - States that the people shall have the right to propose amendments to the Constitution through an initiative process. 2019-11-15T21:34:03Z  
104-hjres-105 104 hjres 105 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to recall elected officials. Government Operations and Politics 1995-07-26 1995-10-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] MI R H000676 0 Constitutional Amendment - States that the people shall have the right to recall any person elected by popular vote or the electors of the various States to hold a Federal office. 2019-11-15T21:34:03Z  
104-hjres-102 104 hjres 102 Disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. Armed Forces and National Security 1995-07-18 1995-09-08 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Tejeda, Frank [D-TX-28] TX D T000113 3 Disapproves the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission as submitted by the President on July 13, 1995. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
104-hjres-101 104 hjres 101 Disapproving the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. Armed Forces and National Security 1995-07-13 1995-07-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities. House Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] CA D F000053 4 Disapproves the recommendations of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission as submitted by the President on July 13, 1995. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
104-hjres-100 104 hjres 100 To encourage States to study and adopt interstate compacts for the regulation of interstate insurance. Commerce 1995-07-11 1995-07-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. House Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-27] CA R M000926 11 Encourages and authorizes the States to study and to adopt interstate insurance regulatory compacts to address regulatory issues, such as the regulation of non-U.S. insurers, insurer solvency, rehabilitation and liquidation, guaranty fund protection, and insurance agent licensing. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
104-hjres-99 104 hjres 99 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the death penalty. Crime and Law Enforcement 1995-06-30 1995-07-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] TX D G000272 0 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the imposition or execution of the death penalty by any State, Territory, or other jurisdiction within the United States. 2019-11-15T21:33:59Z  

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