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97-sconres-134 97 sconres 134 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the National Food and Agriculture Exposition is a significant development that will contribute to expanded exports of United States agricultural products. Agriculture and Food 1982-12-17 1982-12-17 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 3 Expresses the sense of Congress that the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture National Food and Agriculture Exposition is a significant development that will contribute to expanded U.S. agricultural exports. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
97-sconres-135 97 sconres 135 A concurrent resolution instructing the clerk to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2330. Congress 1982-12-17 1982-12-20 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] WY R S000429 1 Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2330 (Uranium supply). 2023-05-11T13:12:34Z  
97-sconres-136 97 sconres 136 A concurrent resolution providing for printing of a report by the Joint Committee on Taxation. Government Operations and Politics 1982-12-17 1982-12-20 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Authorizes the printing of additional copies of the General Explanation of the Revenue Provisions of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 for the use of the Joint Committee on Taxation. 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z  
97-sconres-133 97 sconres 133 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the national security policy of the United States should reflect a national strategy of peace through strength. Armed Forces and National Security 1982-12-10 1982-12-10 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV] NV R L000148 54 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the national security policy should reflect a national strategy of peace through strength. Sets forth the principles and goals of such a policy. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
97-sconres-132 97 sconres 132 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should maintain effective programs to assist in providing disabled persons with opportunities for full, productive lives and to protect such persons from unfair discrimination in Federal and Federal-assisted programs and activities and that disabled persons should receive fair treatment in the administration of disability benefits. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1982-12-08 1982-12-08 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 19 Expresses the sense of the Congress that Federal programs providing educational and rehabilitation services for disabled Americans should be maintained and funded at their current levels. States that changes in permanent regulations implementing Federal laws about the education and civil rights of handicapped individuals should not lessen the rights and protections provided under current regulations. States that reviews of social security eligiblity should be conducted in a manner ensuring fair treatment. States that the level of veterans disablity compensation benefits for service-connected conditions should be maintained. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
97-sconres-131 97 sconres 131 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress concerning Americans missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia. Armed Forces and National Security 1982-12-03 1982-12-17 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 41 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to locating and repatriating Americans unaccounted for in Southeast Asia. Expresses congressional appreciation to the Lao Government for its expressed willingness to help. Supports the President's actions to locate and return missing Americans. Urges both Governments to cooperate in this effort. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-129 97 sconres 129 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress concerning the legal minimum age for drinking and purchasing alcohol. Health 1982-12-01 1982-12-01 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the age for drinking and purchasing all alcoholic beverages should be raised to 21 in the District of Columbia and the 35 States where the drinking age is now less than 21. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sconres-130 97 sconres 130 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the advancement of science and technology in the communications and electronics industry is vital to the needs of America. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-12-01 1982-12-13 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] NM R S000132 1 Expresses the resolve of the Congress: (1) to take a leading role in increasing awareness of the importance of maintaining the scientific and technological superiority of the United States in the area of electronics and communications; and (2) to encourage the establishment of a national center dedicated to such area. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
97-sconres-128 97 sconres 128 A concurrent resolution relating to monetary policy. Finance and Financial Sector 1982-11-30 1982-11-30 Referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 40 Declares that it is the sense of Congress that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and the Federal Open Market Committee should take actions to achieve a level of interest rates low enough to generate economic growth and reduce the current level of unemployment. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
97-sconres-126 97 sconres 126 A concurrent resolution calling upon the United States Government to support the people of Afghanistan with material assistance in their struggle to be free from foreign domination. International Affairs 1982-09-30 1982-12-16 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 1021. Senate Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] MA D T000393 97 Declares that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) support the people of Afghanistan in their struggle to be free from foreign domination; (2) provide the Afghans, upon request, with material assistance; and (3) pursue a negotiated settlement of the war in Afghanistan based on the total withdrawal of Soviet troops and the recognition of the right of the Afghans to choose their own destiny. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-127 97 sconres 127 A concurrent resolution directing the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S.2036. Congress 1982-09-30 1982-10-01 Resolution Agreed to in House by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN] IN R Q000007 0 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 2036 (Job training program). 2023-05-11T13:12:34Z  
97-sconres-125 97 sconres 125 A concurrent resolution to declare Montana, "The Official United States Gateway to the 1988 Calgary Olympics". Sports and Recreation 1982-09-29 1982-09-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 0 Declares Montana the Official United States Gateway to the 1988 Calgary Olympics. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sconres-123 97 sconres 123 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to a means test for the Medicare program. Health 1982-09-21 1982-09-27 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Health and Human Services Department. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 2 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the establishment of a means test for Medicare benefits would be a breach of faith with the American public; and (2) the Medicare program should not have a means test. 2023-05-11T13:12:33Z  
97-sconres-124 97 sconres 124 A concurrent resolution concerning the Administration's study of hydroelectric power. Energy 1982-09-21 1982-09-21 Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] TN D S000068 4 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) changes in the public power pricing practices should be the subject of extensive congressional deliberation; and (2) the current administration study of hydroelectric power policies of the Tennessee Valley Authority, other public power authorities, and Federal agencies shall be stopped until Congress has considered the subject. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
97-sconres-122 97 sconres 122 A concurrent resolution relating to the processed product share of U.S. agricultural exports. Agriculture and Food 1982-09-17 1982-12-21 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 18 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should take action to encourage increasing the processed product share of farm exports, including but not limited to: (1) urging U.S. negotiators to try to include a quantity of value-added processed farm products in grain agreements with the Soviet Union or other nonmarket economy countries; (2) seeking elimination of unfair trade practices by foreign competitors by pursuing international trade negotiations; and (3) using authorities of the Commodity Credit Corporation and the Export-Import Bank to ensure that credit arrangements for farm exports and farm product exports are on terms equal to those offered by other countries. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
97-sconres-121 97 sconres 121 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should maintain Federal involvement in, and support for, the child nutrition programs, and for other purposes. Agriculture and Food 1982-09-16 1982-09-16 Referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 55 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) national efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition should continue; (2) a national commitment to vital nutrition programs should continue; and (3) the Federal Government should retain primary responsibility for child nutrition programs. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
97-sconres-120 97 sconres 120 A concurrent resolution to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Washington Cathedral. Arts, Culture, Religion 1982-09-15 1982-09-29 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 0 Pays tribute to the Washington Cathedral on its 75th anniversary. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-sconres-119 97 sconres 119 A concurrent resolution commending the efforts of the nation's schools to increase their effectiveness and encouraging further improvement in the quality of education. Education 1982-09-13 1982-09-13 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 1 Commends the Nation's schools' efforts to increase their effectiveness and provide a quality education for all students. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
97-sconres-118 97 sconres 118 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress commending the achievements of U.S. Special Negotiator Philip C. Habib. International Affairs 1982-09-08 1982-09-08 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 6 Commends United States Special Negotiator Philip C. Habib for his service in Lebanon. 2023-05-11T13:12:33Z  
97-sconres-117 97 sconres 117 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that September 4, 1982, the one-hundredth anniversary of Thomas Edison's Pearl Street central power station, should be commemorated as "Pearl Street Centennial Day". Social Sciences and History 1982-08-20 1982-09-30 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 27 Expresses the sense of Congress that September 4, 1982, the 100th anniversary of Thomas Edison's Pearl Street central power station, should be commemorated as Pearl Street Centennial Day. 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z  
97-sconres-116 97 sconres 116 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a national coal export policy is necessary to coordinate federal activities with respect to increasing coal exports, to provide for a statement of intent regarding coal port improvements, and for other purposes. Energy 1982-08-17 1982-08-17 Referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that increased coal exports are important and that Congress should consider legislation to enhance the coal capability of U.S. ports. Declares that such legislation should: (1) not provide for the imposition of user charges to recover Federal expenditures at such ports; (2) seek to expedite authorizations for port improvements; and (3) request the President to further define a national coal export policy and initiate bilateral conferences with coal trading parties. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
97-sconres-115 97 sconres 115 A concurrent resolution disapproving certain regulations submitted to the Congress on July 29, 1982, with respect to the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981. Education 1982-08-05 1982-08-05 Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Senate Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] VT R S000776 0 Disapproves regulations submitted to the Congress on July 29, 1982, by the Secretary of Education which revised certain parts of the Code of Federal Regulations with respect to the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act of 1981. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
97-sconres-114 97 sconres 114 A concurrent resolution to congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all persons involved in the success of the test flight phase of the Space Shuttle program. Science, Technology, Communications 1982-07-21 1982-07-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] CA D C000877 24 Sets forth the congratulations of Congress to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other organizations and persons who contributed to the successful completion of the Space Shuttle test flight period. 2023-05-11T13:12:33Z  
97-sconres-113 97 sconres 113 A concurrent resolution recognizing and saluting the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks for its leadership in volunteerism in the United States. Social Welfare 1982-07-19 1982-07-19 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] ID R S001138 9 Salutes the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for its leadership in volunteerism. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sconres-112 97 sconres 112 A concurrent resolution relating to a meeting of the Interallied Confederation of Rescue Officers. Armed Forces and National Security 1982-07-16 1982-07-16 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 0 Welcomes the Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers to the United States for its 35th Congress. Commends the joint effort of the Reserve Officers Association of the United States and the Department of Defense in hosting such Congress. Urges all Government agencies to cooperate with and assist the Confederation in carrying out its activities. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sconres-109 97 sconres 109 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that legislation should be passed in order to make the Government Printing Office more cost-effective and efficient. Congress 1982-06-24 1982-07-20 Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from OMB. Senate Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] CO R A000219 8 Expresses the sense of Congress that legislation should be proposed and enacted to: (1) establish parity between the compensation of Government Printing Office (GPO) employees and the compensation of other Federal employees performing similar work; (2) fix the wages of GPO employees in accordance with the prevailing wage rate system applicable to executive branch employees; and (3) strengthen the Public Printer's ability to manage without infringing on the oversight responsibilities of the Joint Committee on Printing. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
97-sconres-110 97 sconres 110 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress respecting the Secretary of State's recommending continuing extended voluntary departure status for Ethiopian nationals in the United States. Immigration 1982-06-24 1982-06-29 Referred to Subcommittee on Immigration and Refugee Policy. Senate Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] MA D T000393 9 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Ethiopians who have lived in the United States for a substantial period of time should not be forced to return to Ethiopia; and (2) the Secretary of State should recommend to the Attorney General that extended voluntary departure status be continued for Ethiopians who have continuously resided in the United States since before January 1, 1980. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sconres-111 97 sconres 111 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the National Endowment for Soil and Water Conservation shall be and is hereby endorsed by the United States Congress. Agriculture and Food 1982-06-24 1982-06-29 Referred to Subcommittee on Soil and Water Conservation. Senate Sen. Jepsen, Roger W. [R-IA] IA R J000101 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress in support of the National Endowment for Soil and Water Conservation. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
97-sconres-108 97 sconres 108 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning continuing United States participation with respect to a comprehensive Law of the Sea Treaty. Transportation and Public Works 1982-06-23 1982-06-23 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Urges the executive branch to: (1) avoid taking any actions which could foreclose eventual U.S. participation in the Convention on the Law of the Sea; (2) evaluate U.S. objectives for ocean use and relevant foreign policy interests with respect to the Convention; and (3) designate a U.S. representative for the meetings of the Drafting Committee of the Law of the Sea Conference and for the 1982 sessions of the Conference. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-106 97 sconres 106 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress respecting maintaining existing regulations assuring nursing home compliance with medicare health and safety requirements. Health 1982-06-17 1982-06-21 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Health and Human Services Department. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) nursing facility Medicare compliance surveys should be conducted at least annually; (2) reinspections for violation corrections should be conducted within 90 days; (3) Federal funds for such surveys should continue; (4) the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals should not have the authority to certify Medicare compliance; and (5) the proposed Department of Health and Human Services health care facilities certification regulations should not be adopted. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z  
97-sconres-107 97 sconres 107 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the executive branch should conform to the recommendations of the Global 2000 study. Government Operations and Politics 1982-06-17 1982-06-17 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the executive branch should begin to coordinate and improve its projections and analysis of world population, resources, and environmental trends as outlined in the Global 2000 study. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-104 97 sconres 104 A concurrent resolution condemning the use by the Government of the United Kingdom of plastic rubber bullets in Northern Ireland, and for other purposes. International Affairs 1982-06-15 1982-06-15 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 8 Condemns the use of plastic or rubber bullets in Northern Ireland. Calls upon the Government of the United Kingdom to ban the use of plastic or rubber bullets against civilians. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-105 97 sconres 105 A concurrent resolution relating to the activities of the Ulster Defense Association. International Affairs 1982-06-15 1982-06-15 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 7 Condemns all acts of violence in Northern Ireland. Calls upon the United Kingdom to outlaw the Ulster Defense Association and any like terrorist organization. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-102 97 sconres 102 A concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment of the Senate from May 27, 1982, May 28, 1982, or May 29, 1982 until June 8, 1982, and giving the consent of the Senate to an adjournment of the House for more than three days. Congress 1982-05-27 1982-05-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] TN R B000063 0 Provides for an adjournment of the Senate from May 27, 28, or 29 through June 8, 1982, and for the House of Representatives from May 27 through June 8, 1982, or terminating any day before that day as determined by the House. 2023-05-11T13:12:32Z  
97-sconres-103 97 sconres 103 A concurrent resolution to reaffirm the policy of the United States that public education is the cornerstone of our democratic system and its belief that continuing support for our public schools is essential to the realization of the social and economic goals upon which the future of our country depends. Education 1982-05-27 1982-06-09 Referred to Subcommittee on Education. Senate Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] SC D H000725 1 Reaffirms the policy of the United States with respect to continuing support for public schools. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
97-sconres-100 97 sconres 100 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that pending steel unfair trade practice cases be vigorously pursued and promptly concluded. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-05-26 1982-07-07 Referred to Subcommittee on Trade. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 27 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should direct the appropriate agencies to pursue vigorously and promptly conclude certain countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigatons and the pending steel unfair trade practices investigation; and (2) Congress should consider legislation to strengthen U.S. trade laws. 2025-01-03T19:04:17Z  
97-sconres-101 97 sconres 101 A concurrent resolution to provide that a handicapped child's right to life should not be abridged or denied on account of age, health, defect, or condition of dependency. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1982-05-26 1982-06-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Separation of Powers. Senate Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL] AL R D000259 6 Declares that a handicapped child's right to life should not be abridged or denied on account of age, health, defect, or condition of dependency. 2026-01-07T14:44:51Z  
97-sconres-99 97 sconres 99 A concurrent resolution expressing Congressional support for broadening the scope of the United States arms control process. International Affairs 1982-05-24 1982-06-09 Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered reported an original measure (S.J.Res.212) in lieu of this measure. Senate Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] GA D N000171 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States: (1) must broaden the scope of arms control and begin to address crisis stability; (2) should consider the establishment of a multinational center for crisis management; (3) consider the establishment of a joint United States-Soviet forum for sharing information on nuclear weapons used by Third World countries or terrorist groups; and (4) seek to develop mutual confidence building measures for crisis stability and arms control. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-98 97 sconres 98 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the occasion of Thailand's bicentennial. International Affairs 1982-05-21 1982-06-23 Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 398 - 1 (Record Vote No: 169). Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 6 Extends the congratulations of the Congress to Thailand on its bicentennial. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-97 97 sconres 97 A concurrent resolution urging greater opportunity for public participation in formulation of regulations governing National Forest System resource planning. Public Lands and Natural Resources 1982-05-20 1982-05-25 Referred to Subcommittee on Forestry. Senate Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] VT D L000174 5 Requests the Secretary of Agriculture to provide additional opportunities for public, scientific, and professional comment on and to prepare a supplementary environmental impact statement regarding proposed National Forest System resource planning regulations. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z  
97-sconres-95 97 sconres 95 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of Congress with respect to certain negotiations regarding chemical weapons. Armed Forces and National Security 1982-05-12 1982-05-12 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] MS R C000567 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should promote the negotiations involved in drafting a treaty prohibiting chemical weapons. Urges the President to inform the Soviet Union that the United States is willing to negotiate such a treaty on a bilateral basis. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-96 97 sconres 96 A concurrent resolution reaffirming Senate Resolution S. Res. 179 and House Resolution H. Res. 177 and urging the President to seek agreement at the Versailles Summit conference that nuclear supplier nations should export nuclear fuel and equipment only to nations that permit full-scope safeguards. International Affairs 1982-05-12 1982-05-27 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-0. Record Vote No: 161. Senate Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] OH D G000236 6 Reaffirms Senate Resolution 179 and House Resolution 177 which called upon the President to take steps to strengthen the international barriers to proliferation of nuclear weapons. Urges the President to seek agreement at the Versailles economic summit conference, and through other appropriate channels, that all nuclear supplier nations will export nuclear fuel, equipment, and technology only to those non-nuclear-weapon states that have accepted full-scope safequards of the International Atomic Energy Agency. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-94 97 sconres 94 A concurrent resolution calling on the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy to take immediate action to simplify Federal Government procurement procedures and forms as required by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act. Government Operations and Politics 1982-05-11 1982-05-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Federal Expenditures. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 7 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy should take immediate action to carry out the provisions of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act with respect to the simplification of all Government procurement procedures and forms. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
97-sconres-92 97 sconres 92 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the recommended congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1983, 1984, and 1985, and revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 1982. Economics and Public Finance 1982-05-10 1982-06-23 Senate agreed to the House amendment. By Yea-Nay Vote. 54-45. Record Vote No: 194. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 0 (House receded from an amendment with an amendment, roll call #161 (210-208)) Recommends levels of Federal revenues of 628,400,000,000 in FY 1982, $665,900,000,000 in FY 1983, $738,000,000,000 in FY 1984, and $821,400,000,000 in FY 1985. Sets the amount by which the aggregate levels of Federal revenues should be increased at- $200,000,000 in FY 1982, $20,900,000,000 in FY 1983, $36,000,000,000 in FY 1984, and $41,400,000,000 in 1985. States that the appropriate levels of total new budget authority are $777,672,000,000 in FY 1982, $822,390,000,000 in FY 1983, $878,473,000,000 in FY 1984, and $960,611,000,000 in FY 1985. Sets the appropriate levels of total budget outlays at $734,100,000,000, in FY 1982, $769,818,000,000, in FY 1983, $821,928,000,000 in FY 1984, and $881,356,000,000 in FY 1985. States that the amounts of the deficits in the budget which are appropriate in light of economic conditions and other relevant factors are $105,700,000,000 in FY 1982, $103,918,000,000 in FY 1983, $83,928,000,000 in FY 1984, and $59,956,000,000 in FY 1985. Sets the appropriate levels of public debt at $1,143,100,000,000 in FY 1982, $1,290,200,000,000, in FY 1983, $1,420,219,000,000 in FY 1984, and $1,533,491,000,000 in FY 1985. Sets forth the increase in the temporary statutory limit on such debt at $63,300,000,000 in FY 1982, $147,100,000,000 in FY 1983, $130,019,000,000 in FY 1984, and $113,272,000,000 in FY 1985. Establishes the appropriate levels of Federal credit activity for FY 1982 and FY 1983 with respect to: (1) new direct loan obligations at $63,600,000,000 for FY 1982 and at $59,700,000,000 for FY 1983; (2) new primary loan guarantee commitments at $74,900,000,000 for FY 1982 and at $101,900,000,000 for FY 1983; and (3) new secondary loan guarantee commitments at $69,000,000,000 for FY 1982 and at $68,300,000,000 for FY 1983. Sets forth the appropriate levels of new budget authority and outlays, for FY 1982 through 1985, and the appropriate levels of new direct loan obligations, new primary loan guarantee comm… 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
97-sconres-93 97 sconres 93 A concurrent resolution to urge the Government of the Soviet Union to facilitate the emigration of certain Soviet citizens, and for other purposes. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1982-05-10 1982-05-10 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 12 Urges the Soviet Union to facilitate the emigration of certain named Soviet citizens who are married to citizens of Western countries and who have begun a hunger strike to protest the Soviet refusal to allow them to emigrate. Expresses U.S. support and sympathy for the families of the hunger strikers and for the families of others who have attempted to obtain and been denied exit visas. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-90 97 sconres 90 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the President is urged to promote a declaration by the United Nations of an International Year Against Drug Abuse. International Affairs 1982-05-05 1982-05-05 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] FL R H000374 21 Urges the President to promote a declaration by the United Nations of an International Year Against Drug Abuse. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-91 97 sconres 91 A concurrent resolution to call upon the President to invite the Small Business Administration to participate in the Cabinet Council on Economic Affairs. Government Operations and Politics 1982-05-05 1982-05-05 Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 15 Declares that the President should invite the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to participate in the Cabinet Council on Economic Affairs. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
97-sconres-89 97 sconres 89 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Fire Administration should continue to make arson research and training an important and integral part of its mission and continue to support the anti-arson and fire safety efforts of states and localities in order to reduce lives and property damage lost by fire and arson. Emergency Management 1982-05-04 1982-05-04 Referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] OH D G000236 19 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. Fire Administration should continue its arson research and training mission and its assistance to the anti-arson and fire safety efforts of State and local governments. States that Congress should continue to support the U.S. Fire Administration. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-sconres-88 97 sconres 88 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the member countries of the North Atlantic Alliance must pool their resources for their common defense. International Affairs 1982-05-03 1982-05-03 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 2 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) propose at the June 1982 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit meeting that the NATO allies should pool their resources for their common defense; and (2) present the implementing agreements to Congress for approval. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-87 97 sconres 87 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should take certain actions with respect to East Timor. International Affairs 1982-04-28 1982-04-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] MA D T000393 15 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should encourage: (1) Indonesia to allow appropriate international relief agencies increased access to East Timor; (2) the appropriate international agencies, Indonesia, Portugal, and Australia to facilitate the reunification of families separated because of developments in East Timor; (3) Indonesia to allow journalists and human rights organizations free access to East Timor; and (4) Indonesia to agree to negotiations through which Indonesian troops will be withdrawn from East Timor and the people of East Timor will be allowed to exercise their right of self-determination. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-84 97 sconres 84 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on the occasion of the centennial of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Korea. International Affairs 1982-04-27 1982-05-04 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress on the one-hundredth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Korea. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-85 97 sconres 85 An original concurrent resolution authorizing the reprinting of the Senate committee print entitled "NATO Today: The Alliance in Evolution." Government Operations and Politics 1982-04-27 1982-04-27 Referred to the Committee on Rules. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 0 Directs the reprinting of a specified number of copies of the committee print entitled "NATO Today: The Alliance in Evolution" for the use of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-86 97 sconres 86 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of the Army should place a plaque in Arlington National Cemetery honoring members of the United States Armed Forces who died during an attempt to rescue American hostages held in Iran. Armed Forces and National Security 1982-04-27 1982-05-07 Committee on Veterans requested executive comment from Defense Department. Senate Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] VA R W000154 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Army should construct and place in Arlington National Cemetery a plaque honoring members of the United States Armed Forces who died attempting to rescue the American hostages in Iran. 2025-01-14T17:02:09Z  
97-sconres-83 97 sconres 83 A concurrent resolution relating to the patriation of the Canadian constitution. International Affairs 1982-04-26 1982-04-27 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] MT D B000243 2 Expresses the congratulations of the Congress to Canada on the attainment of constitutional patriation. 2023-05-11T13:12:30Z  
97-sconres-82 97 sconres 82 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the people of the United States should observe the month of May 1982 as Older Americans Month. Social Welfare 1982-04-22 1982-05-11 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] FL R H000374 28 Expresses the sense of Congress that the month of May 1982 should be appropriately observed as Older Americans Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sconres-81 97 sconres 81 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the President should promptly hold a summit with leaders of the Soviet Union to reduce the risks of nuclear war and to seek control and reduction of nuclear weapons. International Affairs 1982-04-19 1982-06-09 Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered reported an original measure (S.J.Res.212) in lieu of this measure. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 3 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should convene, as soon as possible, a summit meeting with the leaders of the Soviet Union to reduce the risk of nuclear war and to establish methods for better controlling and reducing nuclear arms. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-80 97 sconres 80 A concurrent resolution relating to interest rates. Finance and Financial Sector 1982-04-14 1982-04-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE] NE D E000284 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall increase 1982 monetary targets to encourage interest rates to fall; (2) the Board and the administration shall work together to set targets which are consistent with economic recovery and a balanced budget by the mid-1980's; and (3) specified congressional committees shall be advised by the President or the Board if fiscal policy or new economic conditions require a change from the direction set forth by this resolution. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
97-sconres-79 97 sconres 79 A concurrent resolution recognizing the month of April as "Fair Housing Month". Housing and Community Development 1982-04-01 1982-04-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 15 Designates April as Fair Housing Month. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sconres-78 97 sconres 78 A concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment in April of the House and Senate for more than three days. Congress 1982-03-31 1982-04-01 Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 209 - 173 (Record Vote No: 50). Senate Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] TN R B000063 0 Provides for an adjournment of the Senate from April 1 or April 2, 1982, until April 13, 1982, and for the House of Representatives from April 6, 1982, until April 20, 1982. 2023-05-11T13:12:30Z  
97-sconres-77 97 sconres 77 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Export Control Regulations of February 26, 1982, pertaining to Iraq, Syria, South Yemen, South Africa and Namibia should be modified according to certain principles. Foreign Trade and International Finance 1982-03-24 1982-03-24 Referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] MA D T000393 3 Expresses the sense of the Congress that certain export control regulations pertaining to Iraq, Syria, South Yemen, South Africa, and Namibia were issued without adequate consultation with Congress and should be modified. Declares that in accordance with prior policy or regulations: (1) the State Department should list Iraq as a country that has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism; (2) Congress should be notified before a decision to grant an export license application to export civil aircraft to Syria and South Yemen; (3) export license applications to export helicopters, airplanes, or items controlled for national security purposes for use by South African military and police entities should be denied; (4) export license applications to export computers for use by South African military and police entities should be denied; and (5) applications to export computers for use by South African Government entities should be granted on a case-by-case basis only if the computers would not be used in support of apartheid. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
97-sconres-75 97 sconres 75 A concurrent resolution to preserve FY 1980 impact funding levels, with adjustments for inflation. Education 1982-03-22 1982-04-12 Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Education Department. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 3 Expresses the sense of the Congress that FY 1983 funding for impact aid to school districts will be at levels equal to those authorized for FY 1980, as adjusted for inflation. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
97-sconres-76 97 sconres 76 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the situation of two Russian families who have sought refuge in the United States Embassy in Moscow because of the suppression of their Pentecostal faith by the Government of the Soviet Union. International Affairs 1982-03-22 1982-03-25 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 32 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) express to the Soviet Union the United States' deep concern about the Soviet Union's depriving the Vashchenko and Chmykhalov families of religious freedom and refusing them permission to emigrate; (2) ensure that such families may reside in the U.S. embassy in Moscow until the Soviet Union authorizes their emigration; and (3) ensure provision of assistance for such families during their residence in the embassy. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-74 97 sconres 74 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the ongoing negotiations with respect to a comprehensive law of the sea treaty. Transportation and Public Works 1982-03-18 1982-03-18 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that a Law of the Sea Treaty is of strategic importance to the United States. Urges the U.S. delegation to the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea to: (1) seek changes in the draft treaty that would protect U.S. interests while recognizing the other interests represented at the conference; and (2) conclude a treaty as soon as possible. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-72 97 sconres 72 A concurrent resolution reaffirming that deposits, up to the statutorily prescribed amount, in federally insured depository institutions are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Finance and Financial Sector 1982-03-17 1982-03-23 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 40 Reaffirms that deposits, up to the statutorily prescribed amount, in federally insured depository institutions are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. 2023-05-11T13:12:30Z  
97-sconres-73 97 sconres 73 A concurrent resolution to condemn the Iranian persecution of the Bahai community. International Affairs 1982-03-17 1982-09-30 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 30 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Condemns the religious persecution by Iran of persons of the Baha'i faith. Holds Iran responsible for upholding the rights of all its citizens. Expresses the hope that the discrimination and executions of the Baha'is will cease. Urges Iran to end the executions. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-70 97 sconres 70 A concurrent resolution relating to Federally insured deposits. Finance and Financial Sector 1982-03-16 1982-03-16 Referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] TN D S000068 19 Declares the sense of the Congress that the Congress shall authorize and appropriate such sums as may be necessary to assure the full coverage of all the deposits and accounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration Board upon documented notification of need by such agencies. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
97-sconres-71 97 sconres 71 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Congress must coordinate fiscal and monetary policy to insure that economic recovery and stable economic growth are not hindered by excessively restrictive monetary policy and high interest rates. Economics and Public Finance 1982-03-16 1982-03-16 Referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN] IN R Q000007 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President and the Congress must work together to reduce substantially the budget deficits projected for fiscal year 1983 and following years; (2) the President and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System must take action to assure that interest rates remain at a level commensurate with a vigorous and stable economic recovery; and (3) the goal of monetary policy must be to stabilize interest rates at a level close to the historical average relationship between nominal interest rates and the rate of inflation. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
97-sconres-69 97 sconres 69 A concurrent resolution urging the Soviet Union to allow Ida Nudel to emigrate to Israel and for other purposes. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1982-03-15 1982-04-16 Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. Senate Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] MA D T000393 18 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) continue to express U.S. opposition to the forced exile of Ida Nudel; (2) urge the Soviet Union to provide her with adequate medical care and allow her to emigrate; and (3) inform the Soviet Union that the United States will consider the extent to which countries honor their commitments under international law when evaluating U.S. relations with such countries. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-68 97 sconres 68 A concurrent resolution regarding membership in the United Nations General Assembly. International Affairs 1982-03-11 1982-04-28 See H.Con.Res.289. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 52 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of Congress that if Israel or any other democratic state is illegally denied its right to participate in the United Nations' General Assembly or in any specialized U.N. agency the United States should: (1) suspend its participation in the General Assembly or such agency; and (2) withhold its contribution to the United Nations or such agency until the action is reversed. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-67 97 sconres 67 An original concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of the prayers delivered by the Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, S. T. D., as Chaplain of the Senate during the 96th and 97th Congresses. Government Operations and Politics 1982-03-01 1982-03-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Contracts and Printing. Senate Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] MD R M000241 0 Authorizes the printing of the prayers by the Reverend Edward L.R. Elson, S.T.D., the Chaplain of the Senate, rendered during the Ninety-sixth and Ninety-seventh Congresses. Authorizes additional printing and binding of such document for the use of the Senate and the Joint Committee on Printing. 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z  
97-sconres-66 97 sconres 66 A concurrent resolution disapproving the sale of F-16 aircraft and mobile missile launchers to Jordan. International Affairs 1982-02-23 1982-02-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 States that Congress objects to the sale to Jordan of F-16 aircraft and mobile antiaircraft missile launchers. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-65 97 sconres 65 A concurrent resolution to protect the nation's elderly from proposed FY 1983 budget cuts. Social Welfare 1982-02-09 1982-02-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Budget. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that no reductions will be approved by Congress in the 1983 budget for Federal programs affecting the elderly, including Medicare, without corresponding reductions in defense funding. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
97-sconres-64 97 sconres 64 A concurrent resolution to authorize the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity to conduct a reception in the rotunda of the Capitol on March 31, 1982, to commemorate Roger Williams for his contribution to religious toleration and freedom in the United States. Congress 1982-02-08 1982-02-25 Senate agreed to House amendments. By Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 (Measure passed House, amended) Authorizes appropriate ceremonies to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol on March 31, 1982, to commemorate Roger Williams for his contribution to religious toleration and freedom in the United States. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
97-sconres-63 97 sconres 63 A concurrent resolution entitled "The All Taxpayers Assistance Resolution." Taxation 1982-02-04 1982-02-04 Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 10 States that the budget and appropriations for FY 1982 of the Internal Revenue Service's taxpayer's assistance program shall not be reduced below the level required to permit 100 percent response and service by the IRS to all taxpayers requesting such assistance. 2025-01-14T18:18:18Z  
97-sconres-61 97 sconres 61 A concurrent resolution to direct the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to conduct a study on steps which might be taken to correct the Social Security benefit disparity known as the notch problems. Social Welfare 1982-02-03 1982-02-05 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Health and Human Services Department. Senate Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA] GA R M000257 3 Declares that the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services should immediately study and report to Congress by March 31, 1982, on ways to correct the benefit disparity caused by the 1977 changes in the social security retirement benefit formula. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z  
97-sconres-62 97 sconres 62 A concurrent resolution to congratulate Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America on the celebration of its 70th anniversary. Arts, Culture, Religion 1982-02-03 1982-05-11 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 40 Congratulates Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, on the celebration of its 70th anniversary. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sconres-59 97 sconres 59 A concurrent resolution concerning tax-exempt status of private schools. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1982-01-28 1982-02-02 Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 28 Expresses the sense of the Congress that current Federal law authorizes and requires the Internal Revenue Service to deny tax-exempt status and deductibility of contributions to private schools that practice racial discrimination. 2025-01-03T20:55:44Z  
97-sconres-60 97 sconres 60 A concurrent resolution disapproving the Federal Trade Commission trade regulation rule relating to the sale of used motor vehicles. Transportation and Public Works 1982-01-28 1982-05-26 Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 286 - 133 (Record Vote No: 107). Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 45 Expresses the disapproval of Congress of the Federal Trade Commission's final rule relating to used motor vehicles submitted to Congress on January 28, 1982. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
97-sconres-54 97 sconres 54 A concurrent resolution to provide for the printing of 3,000 copies of the General Explanation of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981. Government Operations and Politics 1981-12-16 1981-12-16 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 0 Directs that 3,000 copies of the "General Explanation of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981," be printed for the use of the Joint Committee on Taxation. 2023-05-11T13:12:28Z  
97-sconres-55 97 sconres 55 A concurrent resolution to authorize the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of the bill (S.884) to revise and extend programs to provide price support and production incentives for farmers to assure an abundance of food and fiber, and for other purposes. Congress 1981-12-16 1981-12-16 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 1 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 884 (Farm price supports). 2023-05-11T13:12:28Z  
97-sconres-56 97 sconres 56 A concurrent resolution authorizing the reprinting of the committee print entitled "Investigation of Senator Harrison A. Williams, Jr." Government Operations and Politics 1981-12-16 1981-12-16 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] WY R W000092 0 Directs the reprinting of 300 copies of the committee print entitled "Investigation of Senator Harrison A. Williams, Jr.: Response of Senator Williams to Report of the Select Committee on Ethics on S. Res 204," for the use of the Senate Select Committee on Ethics. 2023-05-11T13:12:28Z  
97-sconres-57 97 sconres 57 A concurrent resolution providing for the sine die adjournment of the Ninety-seventh Congress, First Session. Congress 1981-12-16 1981-12-16 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] TN R B000063 0 Provides for the sine die adjournment of the Congress on December 16, 1981. 2023-05-11T13:12:29Z  
97-sconres-58 97 sconres 58 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the continued internal exile and treatment by their Government of the Soviet Union of Andrei Sakharov and his wife, Yelena Bonner. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1981-12-16 1981-12-16 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] MA D T000393 7 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union should release Andrei Sakharov from internal exile and should allow him and his wife to choose their place of residence. Urges the President to: (1) protest the continued internal exile of Sakharov; (2) call upon other nations to join in such protest; and (3) inform the Soviet Union that the United States will consider the extent to which foreign countries honor their commitments under international law when evaluating U.S. relations with such countries. 2023-05-11T13:12:29Z  
97-sconres-53 97 sconres 53 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the policies of the Government of the Soviet Union of anti-Semitism and discrimination against Jewish immigration. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1981-12-11 1981-12-11 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] MN R B000647 11 Expresses the sense of the Congress that policies of Jewish emigration discrimination and anti-Semitism are morally reprehensible. Urges the President to tell the Soviet Union that the United States opposes these policies and wants emigration restrictions on Soviet Jews removed. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-52 97 sconres 52 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that members of the National Guard of the United States and the Reserve forces of the Armed Forces of the United States deserve public recognition for their vital contribution to our national defense and that members of these forces need the support and cooperation of their civilian employers in order to train and remain ready to respond to national emergencies. Armed Forces and National Security 1981-12-08 1981-12-08 Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 49 Expresses the sense of Congress that members of the National Guard and Reserve should be granted time off from their jobs for military training, exclusive of earned vacation, and given equal consideration for job benefits and promotions as other employees. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
97-sconres-51 97 sconres 51 A concurrent resolution relating to the Federal involvement in housing. Housing and Community Development 1981-12-07 1981-12-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] NJ D W000502 12 Declares that Congress reaffirms the Government's role in improving housing opportunities and social and economic conditions in distressed communities by: (1) supporting Federal efforts to meet specialized housing needs; (2) preserving the traditional roles of Federal mortgage insurance and secondary market programs; and (3) maintaining an important role for the community development block grant program and the urban development action grant program. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
97-sconres-50 97 sconres 50 An original resolution re-affirming the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal years 1982, 1983, and 1984. Economics and Public Finance 1981-11-24 1981-12-10 Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 206 - 200 (Record Vote No: 351). Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 0 (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #465 (49-48)) Reaffirms the concurrent resolution on the budget most recently agreed to with respect to fiscal year 1982 (H. Con. Res. 115, Ninety-seventh Congress). Declares that it is the sense of Congress that: (1) the economic crisis now facing the American people is so severe that solutions must be found immediately; (2) the President should submit a plan as soon as possible to bring interest rates down, to decrease unemployment, to decrease substantially inflation, and to balance the budget in fiscal year 1984; and (3) Presidential guidance and leadership is essential to reach these goals. Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that prompt Congressional action is required to meet such goals and therefore the Senate directs the Budget Committee to report no later than March 31, 1982, a combined Revised Second Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for fiscal year 1982 and a proposed First Resolution on the Budget for fiscal year 1983, which also shall contain a budget for fiscal year 1984 that shall balance revenues and outlays. Declares that it is the sense of the Senate that: (1) Federal outlays be reduced and the Federal budget be balanced through spending reductions in all parts of the budget and revenue increases achieved other than through changes in the Accelerated Cost Recovery System or the individual rate reductions recently enacted in the Economic Recovery Tax Act; and (2) the plan to be submitted by the committee should be a balanced plan which provides for Federal outlays no greater than twenty and one-half percent of the Gross National Product in fiscal year 1984. 2025-01-14T18:22:18Z  
97-sconres-49 97 sconres 49 A concurrent resolution expressing the gratitude of the Congress to four members of the United States Coast Guard who gave their lives in the service of their country. Armed Forces and National Security 1981-11-16 1981-11-16 Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 1 Expresses the gratitude of Congress to specified members of the Coast Guard who died while rescuing a crewman from a disabled fishing vessel. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sconres-47 97 sconres 47 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the imprisonment and treatment by the Government of the Soviet Union of Alexander Paritsky and his family. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1981-11-10 1981-12-15 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA] MA D T000393 37 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) express U.S. opposition to the imprisonment of Alexander Paritsky; (2) urge the Soviet Union to release him from prison, to stop harassing him and his family, and to permit him and his family to emigrate; and (3) inform the Soviet Union that the United States will consider the extent to which countries honor their commitments under international law when evaluating U.S. relations with such countries. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-48 97 sconres 48 A concurrent resolution disapproving the sale to Pakistan of F-16 aircraft. International Affairs 1981-11-10 1981-12-01 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 3 States that Congress objects to the proposed sale to Pakistan of F-16 aircraft. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-44 97 sconres 44 A concurrent resolution expressing the conviction of the Congress with respect to the policies and programs of the United States Government regarding nuclear war. Armed Forces and National Security 1981-11-09 1981-11-09 Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 0 Expresses the conviction of Congress that the United States should not base its policies on the belief that the United States can limit, survive, or win a nuclear war. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z  
97-sconres-45 97 sconres 45 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the rights of the people of Afghanistan. International Affairs 1981-11-09 1981-12-04 Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. Senate Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] IA R G000386 14 Expresses the concern of Congress with the denial of the rights of the Afghan people. Recognizes the traditional U.S. commitment to the right of all people to independence and autonomy and the applicability of that commitment to Afghanistan. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-46 97 sconres 46 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to the mutual security efforts of the United States and Japan. International Affairs 1981-11-09 1982-12-21 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 62 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States and Japan should exert maximum efforts to resist challenges to security and democracy in Asia; (2) U.S. and Japanese defense efforts should be governed by an assessment of the mutual threat confronting them; (3) Japan should accelerate its current efforts to make a greater contribution to its own defense; (4) Japan should immediately increase its annual defense spending to the levels required for its forces to deploy fully by 1990, including the capability to defend its sealanes of communication; (5) this upgrading of Japan's self-defense capability can and should be achieved through the deployment of forces and weapons that would not raise concerns among other Asian nations; (6) Japan should assume a significantly larger share of the total annual overall operating costs of the U.S. forces in Japan and should contribute to meeting U.S. costs incurred in protecting Japan's security interests in the Pacific Ocean region; and (7) the Senate would welcome an assessment by the Japanese Diet of security challenges in the Pacific and of appropriate U.S. and allied responses. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-43 97 sconres 43 An original concurrent resolution granting the status of permanent residence to certain aliens. Private Legislation 1981-10-21 1981-12-15 Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that certain named individuals should not be deported. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
97-sconres-42 97 sconres 42 A concurrent resolution expressing congressional disapproval of "retention contracts" for senior TVA employees. Government Operations and Politics 1981-10-15 1981-10-15 Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] TN D S000068 4 Declares that the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) should refrain from using "retention contracts" to pay senior TVA employees salaries in excess of the statutory Federal pay cap. Directs the Board to report to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget to formally request any amendments to law relating to compensation of employees. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
97-sconres-40 97 sconres 40 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should fill the 1982 vacancy on the Federal Reserve board with a person of substantial small business or agricultural experience. Finance and Financial Sector 1981-10-07 1981-12-07 Committee on Banking. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] ND D B001077 0 Declares that it is the sense of Congress that the President should fill the 1982 vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System with a person of substantial small business or farming experience who can genuinely represent the interests and needs of independent businesses and producers in the formation of our Nation's monetary policy. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
97-sconres-41 97 sconres 41 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States not participate in the Siberian natural gas pipeline project, and urging the President to secure the cooperation of the nations of Western Europe and Japan in developing alternative free world energy sources and to establish a policy concerning the promotion of the development of Soviet energy resources. International Affairs 1981-10-07 1981-10-07 Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) prohibit U.S. participation in the Siberian natural gas pipeline project; (2) urge Western European nations not to participate in such project; (3) secure the cooperation of Western European nations and Japan in an alternative energy diversification project; (4) promote the alternative energy diversification project; and (5) establish a policy with respect to the promotion of Soviet energy resource development. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  
97-sconres-39 97 sconres 39 A concurrent resolution to express the deep regret of the Congress of the United States over the assassination of President Anwar el-Sadat of the Arab Republic of Egypt. International Affairs 1981-10-06 1981-10-06 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] TN R B000063 14 Expresses the sympathy of the United States to President Anwar Sadat's family and to Egypt. Reaffirms U.S. support for Egypt. 2023-05-11T13:12:27Z  
97-sconres-38 97 sconres 38 A concurrent resolution authorizing a technical correction in the enrollment of S.917. Congress 1981-10-05 1981-10-06 Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY] WY R S000429 1 Makes corrections in the enrollment of S. 917 (Veterans' benefits.) 2023-05-11T13:12:27Z  
97-sconres-37 97 sconres 37 A concurrent resolution disapproving the proposed sales to Saudi Arabia of E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, conformal fuel tanks for F-15 aircraft, AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles, and Boeing 707 aerial refueling aircraft. International Affairs 1981-10-01 1981-11-05 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] OR R P000009 49 Expresses the objection of Congress to the proposed sale to Saudi Arabia of airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft, conformal fuel tanks, AIM- 9L Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, and aerial refueling aircraft. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z  

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