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| 100-hconres-396 | 100 | hconres | 396 | A concurrent resolution concerning the promotion of the environment and human rights in Malaysia. | International Affairs | 1988-10-21 | 1988-11-07 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] | IL | R | P000444 | 5 | Expresses the concern of the congress over the October 1987 arrests of 43 Sarawak tribal people. Encourages the Malaysian Government and the State of Sarawak to: (1) consult with the indigenous groups of the forest of Sarawak who are concerned with the future of the forest; (2) release all those imprisoned for the expression of their views and lift all restrictions on the rights of those detained for their opposition to the environmental and public policies of the Government of Malaysia; and (3) cease attacks on the independence of the Malaysian judiciary. Calls upon the President to: (1) encourage the importation into the United States of only hardwood harvested in a sustainable manner, and urge other countries to adopt similar practices; (2) encourage Malaysia and all countries marketing tropical hardwood to promote sustainable forestry practices; and (3) urge the Malaysian Government and the Government of the State of Sarawak to release those imprisoned for the expression of their views, lift restrictions on the rights of those detained for opposition to governmental public policies, and cease attacks on the Malaysian judiciary. Urges the President to communicate to the International Tropical Timber Organization that the United States: (1) advocates that the interests of indigenous peoples play a key role within the Organization; (2) encourages the Organization to develop environmentally sound policies; and (3) condemns imports of tropical hardwood from logging concession areas where activities cause environmental damage, are not managed for sustained use, or endanger the way of life of the inhabitants of the forest. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 100-hconres-393 | 100 | hconres | 393 | A concurrent resolution in support of democracy in Hong Kong. | International Affairs | 1988-10-20 | 1988-11-07 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] | IL | R | P000444 | 12 | Declares that it is in the U.S. national interest that there be freely elected democratic institutions established in Hong Kong before 1997. Urges the British Government to ensure that the 1991 elections to the Legislative Council involve all members of such Council or a higher proportion than the ten currently planned. Calls upon the President to communicate to the People's Republic of China and the British Government the importance to the United States of the promises made regarding democratic rights and the retention of Hong Kong's capitalist system. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 100-hjres-678 | 100 | hjres | 678 | War Powers Amendments of 1989 | International Affairs | 1988-10-20 | 1988-10-20 | Referred to House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 0 | War Powers Amendments of 1989 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to repeal provisions requiring the President to terminate any use of U.S. armed forces: (1) within 60 days after such use is required to be reported to the Congress unless the Congress authorizes their continued use or the President is unable to meet such deadline as a result of an armed attack on the United States; or (2) if the Congress so directs by concurrent resolution. Revises provisions concerning congressional action under the War Powers Resolution. Allows the President to continue the use of U.S. armed forces for an additional 30 days beyond that required by a joint resolution enacted by the Congress providing for the withdrawal of U.S. armed forces if the President certifies that unavoidable military necessity respecting the safety of U.S. armed forces requires the continued use of such armed forces in the course of bringing about a prompt removal of such forces. Sets forth expedited procedures for the consideration of joint resolutions concerning the use of U.S. armed forces. Repeals provisions relating to concurrent resolutions. Makes certain conforming amendments. Repeals provisions of the Department of State Authorization Act, FY 1984 and 1985 relating to expedited procedures for joint resolutions and bills requiring the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities. | 2025-08-28T20:07:00Z | |
| 100-hr-5550 | 100 | hr | 5550 | Anti-Terrorism and National Security Amendments Act of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-10-20 | 1988-11-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Finance, Trade and Monetary Policy. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 1 | Anti-Terrorism and National Security Amendments Act of 1988 - Title I: Antiterrorism and Arms Export Amendments Amendments Act of 1988 - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit the Government or U.S. persons from exporting or providing munitions items to, or facilitating (through loans, credits, guarantees, or other financial assistance) the acquisition of munitions by, any country, or any individual or group in a country, which, as determined by the Secretary of State, has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism. Permits the rescission of a determination of the Secretary only after the President makes specified certifications concerning the country involved to the Congress. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition with respect to transactions determined to be vital to national security after consulting with, and reporting to, the Congress. Exempts from such prohibition transactions subject to reporting requirements of the National Security Act of 1947. Authorizes additional waivers pursuant to authority under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 in exceptional circumstances where time is of the essence and the President consults with and submits a report to the Congress at least 24 hours prior to granting such a waiver. Sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act. Requires the Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, in making decisions concerning the issuance of export licenses, to consider whether the export of an article will support international terrorism. Requires the Director's evaluation of an arms sale submitted to the Congress to include an evaluation of whether the sale would support international terrorism. Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to provide that a validated license shall be required for the export of goods or technology to a country if the Secretary determines that: (1) such country has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism; and (2) such exports could contribute to the m… | 2025-08-28T20:07:58Z | |
| 100-hr-5551 | 100 | hr | 5551 | International Peacekeeping Activities Authorization Act of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-10-20 | 1988-10-22 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1148. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 30 | International Peacekeeping Activities Authorization Act of 1988 - Authorizes the President to transfer specified funds during FY 1989 to the Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities Account or the Peacekeeping Operations Account of the Department of State in order to meet requests for contributions or other assistance for new international peacekeeping activities. Provides that such transferred funds shall be deemed to be authorized to be appropriated for such accounts. Subjects any transfer or obligation of such funds to the regular reprogramming procedures of the relevant committees of the Congress. | 2025-08-28T20:07:52Z | |
| 100-s-2920 | 100 | s | 2920 | International Volunteer Military Training Act | International Affairs | 1988-10-20 | 1988-10-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 0 | International Volunteer Military Training Act - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize the President to enter into agreements with foreign governments purchasing defense articles under such Act by which the United States will make available certain Federal retirees to provide training and advice to such countries regarding the maintenance, management, or technology skills needed by the countries as a result of the acquisition of such articles. Requires such programs to be implemented through existing procedures, including the use of Department of Defense and host country personnel in identifying and implementing such programs. Requires each host country to pay the United States for the travel expenses, health insurance, and a per diem for each Government retiree utilized in such a program, together with a fee to cover the administrative expenses incurred with respect to such retiree by the sponsoring private and voluntary organization. Allows certain credits allotted under such Act or certain funds made available under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to such countries to be utilized in lieu of such payment. Requires the Federal Government to reimburse each retiree the amounts paid or credited with respect to each such individual. Authorizes the President to reimburse private and voluntary organizations for the expenses incurred in establishing and administering the retiree programs. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-28T20:05:20Z | |
| 100-hjres-675 | 100 | hjres | 675 | War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-10-19 | 1988-11-07 | Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. | House | Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] | CA | D | B000410 | 0 | War Powers Resolution Amendments Act of 1988 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to repeal certain provisions relating to limitations on presidential powers as Commander-in-Chief. Revises the consultation provisions of such Resolution to provide that required consultations with the Congress may take place within 48 hours after the use of U.S. armed forces in instances where U.S. territory or armed forces are under attack or threatened with imminent attack and there is no time to consult with the Congress before responding to such attack or threat. Establishes within the Congress a Permanent Consultative Group consisting of: (1) the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate; (2) the Majority and Minority leaders of the House and Senate; (3) the chairman and ranking minority member of the House and Senate committees on foreign affairs, armed services, and intelligence; and (4) members chosen by the Democratic Caucus and the Republican Conference of the House and the Democratic and Republican Conferences of the Senate. Requires that, where consultation with the Congress is required, the President shall consult with such Permanent Consultative Group. Requires the President and such Group to establish a schedule of regular meetings to ensure adequate consultation on national security issues. Sets forth procedures for the President to seek prior authorization of the Congress whenever the President plans or otherwise believes it may be necessary to introduce U.S. armed forces into hostilities or situations where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances. Repeals provisions of the Resolution requiring the President to terminate any use of U.S. armed forces: (1) within 60 days after such use is required to be reported to the Congress under the Resolution, unless the Congress specifically authorizes their continued use; or (2) if the Congress so directs by concurrent resolution. Provides that, whenever U.S. armed forces are introduced or otherwi… | 2025-08-28T20:07:56Z | |
| 100-hres-594 | 100 | hres | 594 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the Soviet Union should provide for the removal of the land mines placed in Afghanistan by the military forces of the Soviet Union. | International Affairs | 1988-10-19 | 1988-10-19 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-33] | CA | R | D000492 | 11 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Soviet Union should remove land mines placed in Afghanistan by Soviet military forces and the United Nations should facilitate such removal; (2) the nations of the world should call on the Soviet Union to cooperate in the removal of such land mines; and (3) the United States should offer assistance in removing such land mines. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hconres-391 | 100 | hconres | 391 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the House of Representatives and the Senate shall support the Provincial Government of Alberta, Canada, in a feasibility study for extracting oil and other minerals from oil sands, which would answer critical questions about the potential of tar sands resources in both the United States and Canada, while at the same time supporting a United States company which has developed an exciting new solvent extraction technology. | International Affairs | 1988-10-18 | 1988-11-07 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1] | NM | R | L000506 | 0 | Expresses support for: (1) the Government of Alberta, Canada, in undertaking a study to confirm the efficacy of the Solv-Ex process to develop the strategic potential of the oil sands resource in the Athabasca area; and (2) environmentally acceptable commercial development of the tar sands resources of Alberta consistent with the results of such study. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 100-hres-589 | 100 | hres | 589 | A resolution condemning the continued suppression of human rights and blatant violations of the Esquipulas II accord by the Sandinista regime. | International Affairs | 1988-10-14 | 1988-10-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5] | OK | R | E000077 | 0 | Condemns the continued suppression of human rights and violations of the Esquipulas II accord by the Sandinista regime in Nicaragua. Urges: (1) the United States to continue efforts to strengthen the internal opposition and the independent media of Nicaragua and to provide humanitarian assistance to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance; (2) the Western democracies, particularly President Arias of Costa Rica, to play a more forceful role in condemning such violations; and (3) the Sandinista regime to understand the consequences of complying, and of failing to comply, with the Esquipulas II accord. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 100-sres-498 | 100 | sres | 498 | A resolution commending Cornel H. Petrassevich for his service to the United States of America. | International Affairs | 1988-10-14 | 1988-10-14 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS] | MS | D | S000852 | 0 | Declares that the Senate extends its appreciation and gratitude to Cornel H. Petrassevich for his service to the United States and to mankind. (Cornel Petrassevich, a medical doctor born in Bucharest, Romania, provided information gathering services to the U.S. Office of Strategic Services from 1944 to 1948 and later became a U.S. citizen.) | 2021-06-10T21:50:44Z | |
| 100-hconres-387 | 100 | hconres | 387 | A concurrent resolution to support further cooperation between the United States and Japan in the coordination of foreign economic assistance programs. | International Affairs | 1988-10-06 | 1988-10-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] | NE | R | B000403 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should direct the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the Agency for International Development to take specified steps to improve coordination between Japanese and American foreign economic assistance programs. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 100-s-2866 | 100 | s | 2866 | A bill to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to strengthen the registration and enforcement requirements of that Act. | International Affairs | 1988-10-06 | 1988-10-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 0 | Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to declare that a foreign principal shall be considered to control a person in major part if: (1) such principal holds 50 percent or more of equitable ownership in such person; or (2) such principal, subject to rebuttal evidence, holds at least 20 percent but less than 50 percent of equitable ownership in such person. Requires agents of foreign principals who have filed registration statements to file supplements to such statements with the Attorney General on January 15 and July 15 of each year. Repeals a provision exempting agents of foreign principals who are qualified to practice law from filing registration statements. Imposes civil penalties upon persons who: (1) have failed to file such registration statements; or (2) have omitted a material fact or made false statements on such registration statements. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sconres-157 | 100 | sconres | 157 | A concurrent resolution to support further cooperation between the United States and Japan in the coordination of foreign economic assistance programs. | International Affairs | 1988-10-06 | 1988-10-06 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001225 | 3 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should direct the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the Agency for International Development to take specified steps to improve coordination between Japanese and American foreign economic assistance programs. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sres-487 | 100 | sres | 487 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to limiting the sale of arms to nations in the Mideast. | International Affairs | 1988-10-05 | 1988-10-19 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 3 | Urges the President to negotiate with other nations to limit arms sales to nations in the Mideast. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hjres-671 | 100 | hjres | 671 | War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-10-04 | 1988-10-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. | House | Rep. Hopkins, Larry J. [R-KY-6] | KY | R | H000776 | 0 | War Powers Resolution Amendments of 1988 - Amends the War Powers Resolution to clarify that the power to declare war is within the congressional legislative powers and repeals certain provisions relating to the exercise of war powers by the President. Requires that, where consultation is required pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, the President shall consult with: (1) the Speaker and the Minority leader of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Majority leader of the Senate. Requires the President and such Members to establish a schedule of regular meetings to ensure adequate consultation on national security issues. Requires that, whenever a majority of such Members so request, the President shall consult with a permanent consultative group (to be established within the Congress under this Act) unless the President determines that limiting consultation to such Members is essential to meet extraordinary circumstances affecting the most vital security interests of the United States. Requires the membership of the permanent consulting group, in addition to such Members, to include the chairmen and ranking minority members of the House and Senate committees on foreign affairs, armed services, and intelligence. Revises reporting requirements to require the President to report to the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate within 48 hours after the number of U.S. armed forces in a foreign country are substantially reduced. Requires the President to submit a final report to the Congress upon the termination of the involvement of U.S. armed forces in hostilities and certain other situations. Repeals provisions of the Resolution requiring the President to terminate any use of U.S. armed forces: (1) within 60 days after such use is required to be reported to the Congress under the Resolution, unless the Congress specifically authorized their continued use; or (2) if the Congress so directs by concurrent resolution. Provides that, whenever U.S. armed forces are engaged in hostilities or o… | 2025-08-28T20:06:49Z | |
| 100-hres-570 | 100 | hres | 570 | A resolution to congratulate the United Nations peacekeeping forces for being awarded the 1988 Nobel Peace Prize, and to seek their assistance in the matter of the "Peacekeeper" hostage and all other hostages. | International Affairs | 1988-10-04 | 1988-10-06 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 406 - 0 (Record Vote No: 432). | House | Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10] | PA | R | M000399 | 30 | Commends the selection of the United Nations peacekeeping forces as the recipients of the 1988 Nobel Peace Prize. Recognizes their coverage and supports their continued efforts to strengthen international peace and security. Urges the United Nations to redouble its efforts to secure the release of the U.S. citizens and other hostages being held in the Middle East. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hres-571 | 100 | hres | 571 | A resolution in support of the President's policy regarding Soviet ABM Treaty violations. | International Affairs | 1988-10-04 | 1988-10-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. | House | Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] | IN | R | B001149 | 15 | Supports the continuation of settled natonal policy that unequivocal violations of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty by the Soviet Union, such as the radar at Krasnoyarsk, must be corrected before the conclusion of any future agreement on strategic arms. Urges the President to work with the Congress to develop appropriate response options to such violations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-s-2857 | 100 | s | 2857 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to the family of Arnold Raphel in honor of the late Arnold Raphel, the former United States Ambassador to Pakistan. | International Affairs | 1988-10-04 | 1988-10-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 1 | Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to the family of the late Arnold Raphel, the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, in recognition of his dedicated public service. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 100-s-2860 | 100 | s | 2860 | Bangladesh Disaster Assistance Act of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-10-04 | 1988-10-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 3 | Bangladesh Disaster Assistance Act of 1988 - Expresses support for assistance programs for the people of Bangladesh in response to the 1988 floods. Amends the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to permit funds generated from the sale of U.S. agricultural commodities to be used, with U.S. approval, for disaster relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction assistance in any area of a country participating in the Food for Development Program that is affected by a serious natural disaster. Provides for the retroactive application of this Act. Calls for: (1) a specified amount of the local currencies generated under Food for Development agreements with Bangladesh to be used for assistance for victims of the 1988 floods; and (2) an extension of the period during which such currencies must be used. Requires the President, with the assistance of the Office of Technology Assessment, to report to the Congress on efforts by the international community to develop regional programs for the Ganges and Brahmaputra basins that are designed to ensure a predictable water supply in the dry season and to promote flood control. | 2025-08-28T20:08:47Z | |
| 100-sconres-151 | 100 | sconres | 151 | A concurrent resolution concerning the policy of the United States regarding the use of chemical weapons. | International Affairs | 1988-10-04 | 1988-10-04 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000366 | 2 | Declares that the use of chemical weapons is an offense against the law of nations. Declares that the Congress supports the President in his efforts to: (1) establish an international conference to end the use of chemical weapons; and (2) engage the Soviet Union in a bilateral initiative to eliminate the future use of such weapons. Encourages the President to use multilateral and unilateral methods to enforce a ban on the use of such weapons. Urges the President to direct the U.S. Ambasssador to the United Nations to present a resolution to the United Nations Security Council which: (1) condemns the use of chemical weapons; (2) acknowledges the damaging effect of such weapons on non-combatants; and (3) affirms that use of such weapons is a violation of human rights. Declares that the use of such weapons should be considered a terrorist act and that the Secretary of State should consider such use by any country in determining such country to be a terrorist country. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hconres-382 | 100 | hconres | 382 | A concurrent resolution concerning the policy of the United States regarding the use of chemical weapons. | International Affairs | 1988-10-03 | 1988-10-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4] | IL | R | D000106 | 0 | Declares that the use of chemical weapons is an offense against the law of nations. Declares that the Congress supports the President in his efforts to: (1) establish an international conference to end the use of chemical weapons; and (2) engage the Soviet Union in a bilateral initiative to eliminate the future use of such weapons. Encourages the President to use multilateral and unilateral methods to enforce a ban on the use of such weapons. Urges the President to direct the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to present a resolution to the United Nations Security Council which: (1) condemns the use of chemical weapons; (2) acknowledges the damaging effect of such weapons on non-combatants; and (3) affirms that use of such weapons is a violation of human rights. Declares that the use of such weapons should be considered a terrorist act and that the Secretary of State should consider such use by any country in determining such country to be a terrorist country. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hconres-383 | 100 | hconres | 383 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the restoration of democracy to Haiti and on conditions for the resumption of United States assistance to that country. | International Affairs | 1988-10-03 | 1988-10-04 | Ordered to be Reported. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 15 | Links resumption of U.S. assistance to the Government of Haiti to actions by the Haitian Government to: (1) embark upon a credible transition to democracy; (2) strictly observe human and civil rights and institute a judicial process to investigate and prosecute violations of human rights; (3) reform a corrupt bureaucracy; (4) promote economic development that will benefit the Haitian people; (5) improve cooperation with the United States in dealing with narcotics trafficking through Haiti and to take steps to halt the involvement of the Haitian military in the transshipment of illicit drugs; and (6) demonstrate the willingness of the Haitian armed forces to submit to legally constituted civil authority and to respect and abide by the Haitian Constitution. States that: (1) there will be no resumption of regularized and sustained government-to-government assistance until the election of a civilian government pursuant to free, fair, and open elections; and (2) the appropriate executive branch officials should consult with the Congress before any kind of assistance is made available by the United States to the Government of Haiti. Declares support for the people of Haiti and their desire for democratic government and economic development. Urges the appropriate committees of the Congress to conduct hearings to determine appropriate and necessary legislative actions to promote free, fair, and open elections leading to civilian government in Haiti. States that the appropriate executive branch officials should examine ways that the United States can work with its allies and appropriate international organizations to develop a consistent and sustainable multilateral policy toward Haiti. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-sconres-150 | 100 | sconres | 150 | A concurrent resolution concerning human rights of the Sikhs in the Punjab of India. | International Affairs | 1988-10-03 | 1988-10-03 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that India should allow Sikhs full access to the Golden Temple and remove all military presence from the shrine. Urges the Government of India to use restraint in resolving the dispute with the Sikh people in the Punjab. Calls for a political solution to restore home rule in the Punjab, with religious freedom and human rights guarantees. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sconres-149 | 100 | sconres | 149 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the restoration of democracy to Haiti and on conditions for the resumption of United States assistance to that country. | International Affairs | 1988-10-01 | 1988-10-06 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 415 - 0 (Record Vote No: 435). | Senate | Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] | FL | D | G000352 | 17 | Links resumption of U.S. assistance to the Government of Haiti to actions by the Haitian Government to: (1) embark upon a credible transition to democracy; (2) strictly observe human and civil rights and institute a judicial process to investigate and prosecute violations of human rights; (3) reform a corrupt bureaucracy; (4) promote economic development that will benefit the Haitian people; (5) improve cooperation with the United States in dealing with narcotics trafficking through Haiti and take steps to halt the involvement of the Haitian military in the transshipment of illicit drugs; and (6) demonstrate the willingness of the Haitian armed forces to submit to legally constituted civil authority and to respect and abide by the Haitian Constitution. States that: (1) there will be no resumption of regularized and sustained government-to-government assistance until the election of a civilian government pursuant to free, fair, and open elections; and (2) the appropriate executive branch officials should consult with the Congress before any kind of assistance is made available by the United States to the Government of Haiti. Declares support for the people of Haiti and their desire for democratic government and economic development. Directs the appropriate committees of the Congress to conduct hearings to determine appropriate and necessary legislative actions to promote free, fair, and open elections leading to civilian government in Haiti. States that the appropriate executive branch officials should examine ways that the United States can work with its allies and appropriate international organizations to develop a consistent and sustainable multilateral policy toward Haiti. | 2021-06-10T22:31:11Z | |
| 100-sjres-392 | 100 | sjres | 392 | A joint resolution to express the support of the United States for the restoration of full and genuine democracy in Chile and calling upon the Government of Chile to take the steps necessary to assure that the will of the Chilean people is freely, fully, and accurately expressed in the upcoming plebiscite. | International Affairs | 1988-10-01 | 1988-10-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 11 | Expresses U.S. support for the restoration of full and genuine democracy in Chile. Condemns Chilean violence. Urges the Chilean Government to create a climate of freedom and fair competition before the upcoming plebiscite by guaranteeing access to the media, freedom of assembly, access by international visitors to polling places, and the public tabulation of ballots. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hconres-381 | 100 | hconres | 381 | Lebanon Reconstruction Resolution of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-09-30 | 1988-10-20 | House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 20 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) encourage all parties in Lebanon to support the constitutional mandate to elect a new president; (2) support actions which promote the unity of Lebanon; and (3) reinforce its commitment to national sovereignty for Lebanon. | 2025-08-28T20:05:51Z | |
| 100-s-2848 | 100 | s | 2848 | Sanctions Against Iraqi Chemical Weapons Use Act | International Affairs | 1988-09-30 | 1988-09-30 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Sanctions Against Iraqi Chemical Weapons Use Act - Sets forth congressional findings concerning Iraq's use of chemical weapons and the treatment of the Kurdish people in Iraq. Prohibits: (1) the sale to Iraq of any item on the U.S. Munitions list; (2) the issuance of any license for the export to Iraq of any item on the U.S. Munitions list; (3) the export to Iraq of any goods or technology on the Export Administration Act control list; and (4) the issuance of licenses for the export to Iraq of any chemical, facility, or technology that the President determines may be used primarily in the production of chemical weapons or devoted to chemical warfare purposes. Requires the United States to oppose any loan or financial or technical assistance to Iraq by all international financial institutions. Requires the President to impose at least one of the following additional sanctions against Iraq: (1) prohibiting or restricting the importation of oil, petroleum products, or other goods from Iraq; (2) prohibiting or restricting the export to Iraq of nonagricultural commodities and other goods and technology under authority of the Export Administration Act; or (3) denying credit, guarantees of credit, and Government insurance to Iraq. Specifies that contract sanctity shall apply for contracts signed before September 15, 1988, with an exception. Requires the President to report to the Congress periodically on any such actions taken. Allows the President to lift any sanctions imposed pursuant to this Act if the President determines and certifies to the Congress that Iraq: (1) is not using chemical weapons; (2) has provided reliable assurances that it will not use chemical weapons in the future; (3) is willing to allow on-site inspections by the United Nations or other impartial observers, or other means exist to ensure that Iraq is not using chemical weapons; and (4) is not engaged in a consistent pattern of gross violations of human rights of its Kurdish population. Urges Turkey to cooperate with any United Nations or othe… | 2025-08-28T20:06:47Z | |
| 100-hr-5420 | 100 | hr | 5420 | A bill to authorize the lease of a specified naval repair ship to the Government of Pakistan. | International Affairs | 1988-09-29 | 1988-10-20 | See H.R.5550. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to lease a specified naval repair ship to the Government of Pakistan. Waives congressional reporting requirements for such lease. Requires Pakistan to be charged for any expense of the United States in connection with such lease. States that such lease may provide, as consideration for the lease, for the maintenance, protection, repair, or restoration of the ship by Pakistan. Provides for renewal of such lease subject to congressional reporting requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer a specified floating drydock and a specified medium yard tug to the Republic of the Philippines. Waives the requirement for reimbursement to the Secretary for such military assistance with respect to such transfer. Subjects such transfer to such terms and corditions as the President may require. Requires the Philippines to be charged for any costs incurred in such transfer. Terminates the Secretary's authority to make such lease or transfer two years after enactment of this Act. Makes available to the Administrator of the Agency for International Development excess United States-owned foreign currencies (in excess of amounts necessary for satisfaction of preexisting commitments to use such currencies for other purposes specified by law) for development assistance programs and to provide assistance to overseas institutions that provide education for a significant number of American citizens. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hconres-377 | 100 | hconres | 377 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the state of affairs in Lebanon and urging all parties in Lebanon to work together to resolve the constitutional crisis. | International Affairs | 1988-09-28 | 1988-09-30 | See H.Con.Res.381. | House | Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] | OH | D | O000001 | 11 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) encourage all parties in Lebanon to support the constitutional mandate to elect a new President; (2) reinforce its commitment to national sovereignty for Lebanon; and (3) oppose actions which promote a partition of Lebanon. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hconres-378 | 100 | hconres | 378 | A concurrent resolution commending the initiative of the Ministers of Health of Central America and the Pan American Health Organization known as "Health: A Bridge for Peace". | International Affairs | 1988-09-28 | 1988-10-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] | ND | D | D000432 | 8 | Commends the initiative of the Ministers of Health of Central America and the Pan American Health Organization known as "Health: A Bridge for Peace." Encourages the President to fully support this initiative and the Pan American Health Organization. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 100-sconres-145 | 100 | sconres | 145 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the state of affairs in Lebanon and urging all parties in Lebanon to work together to resolve the constitutional crisis. | International Affairs | 1988-09-28 | 1988-09-28 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 8 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) encourage all parties in Lebanon to support the constitutional mandate to elect a new president; (2) support actions which promote the unity of Lebanon; and (3) endorse national sovereignty for Lebanon. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sconres-147 | 100 | sconres | 147 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the restoration of democracy to Haiti and on conditions for the resumption of United States assistance to that country. | International Affairs | 1988-09-28 | 1988-09-28 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL] | FL | D | G000352 | 18 | Links resumption of U.S. assistance to the Government of Haiti to actions by the Haitian Government to: (1) embark upon a credible transition to democracy; (2) strictly observe human and civil rights and institute a judicial process to investigate and prosecute violations of human rights; (3) reform a corrupt bureaucracy; (4) promote economic development that will benefit the Haitian people; (5) improve cooperation with the United States in dealing with narcotics trafficking through Haiti and take steps to halt the involvement of the Haitian military in the transshipment of illicit drugs; and (6) demonstrate the willingness of the Haitian armed forces to submit to legally constituted civil authority and to respect and abide by the Haitian Constitution. States that: (1) there will be no resumption of regularized and sustained government-to-government assistance until the election of a civilian government pursuant to free, fair, and open elections; and (2) the appropriate executive branch officials should consult with the Congress before any kind of assistance is made available by the United States to the Government of Haiti. Declares support for the people of Haiti and their desire for democratic government and economic development. Directs the appropriate committees of the Congress to conduct hearings to determine appropriate and necessary legislative actions to promote free, fair, and open elections leading to civilian government in Haiti. States that the appropriate executive branch officials should examine ways that the United States can work with its allies and appropriate international organizations to develop a consistent and sustainable multilateral policy toward Haiti. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hr-5389 | 100 | hr | 5389 | Bangladesh Disaster Assistance Act of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-09-26 | 1988-10-31 | Became Public Law No: 100-576. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 7 | (Measure passed House, amended) Bangladesh Disaster Assistance Act of 1988 - Expresses support for assistance programs for the people of Bangladesh in response to the 1988 floods. Urges the President to promote a regional solution designed to prevent a recurrence of such disasters. Amends the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to permit funds generated from the sale of U.S. agricultural commodities to be used, with U.S. approval, for disaster relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction assistance in any area of a country participating in the Food for Development Program that is affected by a serious natural disaster. Provides for the retroactive application of this Act. Calls for: (1) a specified amount of local currencies generated under Food for Development agreements with Bangladesh to be used for assistance for victims of the 1988 floods; and (2) an extension of the period during which such currencies must be used. Requires the President, with the assistance of the Office of Technology Assessment, to report to the Congress on efforts by the international community and governments of the region to develop regional programs for the Ganges and Brahmaputra basins that are deisgned to ensure a predictable water supply in the dry season and to promote flood control. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 100-hr-5368 | 100 | hr | 5368 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize international disaster assistance for Jamaica to assist in alleviating the human suffering caused by Hurricane Gilbert. | International Affairs | 1988-09-23 | 1988-09-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13] | MI | D | C000919 | 40 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish disaster assistance to Jamaica to alleviate the suffering caused by Hurricane Gilbert. Authorizes appropriations. Requires that a certain amount of such appropriations be transferred to the Peace Corps for disaster relief programs in Jamaica under the Peace Corps Act. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 100-s-2827 | 100 | s | 2827 | A bill to amend the United States Institute of Peace Act to provide an authorization of appropriations for the Institute without regard to fiscal year limitations, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1988-09-23 | 1988-09-23 | Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 986. | Senate | Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] | HI | D | M000250 | 63 | Amends the United States Institute of Peace Act to provide a permanent authorization of appropriations for the United States Institute of Peace. Repeals a provision prohibiting the use of Federal funds to pay for private fringe benefit programs. | 2021-06-10T22:30:12Z | |
| 100-sjres-384 | 100 | sjres | 384 | A joint resolution to delay the export of U.S. communication satellites for launch by Chinese space launch vehicles. | International Affairs | 1988-09-23 | 1988-09-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Prohibits the proposed export of U.S. communications satellites for launch by Chinese space launch vehicles pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hconres-369 | 100 | hconres | 369 | A concurrent resolution to commend the Department of State's Science and Technology Officers on their outstanding performance and to recognize the importance of their work to the Congress and to the Nation. | International Affairs | 1988-09-22 | 1988-10-19 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | R000383 | 4 | Congratulates the Department of State's Science and Technology Officers on their performance. Urges the Secretary of State to make efforts to enhance the number and professional standing of such officers. Calls for expanded communications between the Congress and the Department of State regarding science, technology, and diplomacy. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hconres-371 | 100 | hconres | 371 | A concurrent resolution concerning the United States response to the atrocities reportedly carried out in Burundi in August. | International Affairs | 1988-09-22 | 1988-10-12 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] | NY | D | W000258 | 17 | (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #433 (415-0)) Urges the Government of Burundi to maintain and increase its efforts toward national reconciliation. Condemns the recent violence against Burundi citizens. Urges the President and Secretary of State to: (1) pursue bilateral and multilateral initiatives to press for nonviolent national reconciliation in Burundi, reduction of the risk of cross-border violence, and continued advancement in Burundi's economic reform program; (2) undertake a comprehensive reassessment of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Burundi and to consider the suspension of U.S. assistance unless specified conditions related to the violence against Burundi citizens are met within six months; and (3) suspend U.S. aid and oppose future World Bank loans to Burundi if, after one year, there has not been substantial progress in the internal reform of Burundi's military and civil administration and the reversal of patterns of ethnic discrimination against the majority Hutu. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hr-5337 | 100 | hr | 5337 | Sanctions Against Iraqi Chemical Weapons Use Act | International Affairs | 1988-09-22 | 1988-10-01 | Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1049. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 31 | (Measure passed House, amended, roll call #353 (388-16)) Sanctions Against Iraqi Chemical Weapons Use Act - Sets forth congressional findings concerning Iraq's use of chemical weapons and the treatment of the Kurdish people in Iraq. Prohibits: (1) the sale to Iraq of any item on the U.S. Munitions List, (2) the issuance of any license for the export to Iraq of any item on the U.S. Munitions List; (3) the export to Iraq of any goods or technology on the Export Administration Act control list; and (4) the issuance of licenses for the export to Iraq of any chemical that the President determines may be used primarily in the production of chemical weapons or devoted to chemical warfare purposes. Applies contract sanctity for contracts signed before September 15, 1988. Requires the President to impose additional sanctions against Iraq, unless he certifies to the Congress that: (1) Iraq is not using chemical weapons in violation of international law; (2) Iraq has provided reliable assurances that it will not use chemical weapons in the future; and (3) Iraq is willing to allow on-site inspections by the United Nations or other impartial observers, or other reliable means exist to ensure that Iraq is not using chemical weapons. Authorizes the following additional sanctions: (1) prohibiting or restricting the importation of oil, petroleum products, or other goods from Iraq; (2) prohibiting or restricting the export to Iraq of agricultural commodities and other goods and technology under authority of the Export Administration Act; (3) denying Government credits, guarantees of credits, and other assistance to Iraq; (4) opposing any loan or financial or technical assistance to Iraq by international financial institutions; or (5) downgrading or suspending diplomatic relations with Iraq. Provides that in imposing any additional sanctions the President may not prohibit or curtail the execution of any contract or agreement entered into before the earlier of the date on which the notice of intent to impose the additional sanct… | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 100-hr-5332 | 100 | hr | 5332 | A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize international disaster assistance for Jamaica to assist in alleviating the human suffering caused by Hurricane Gilbert. | International Affairs | 1988-09-20 | 1988-09-20 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] | CA | D | D000592 | 0 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish disaster assistance to Jamaica to alleviate the suffering caused by Hurricane Gilbert. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hr-5333 | 100 | hr | 5333 | A bill to provide for participation by the United States in a capital stock increase of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and a replenishment of the African Development Fund, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1988-09-20 | 1988-10-01 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Finance, Trade and Monetary Policy. | House | Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | F000046 | 0 | Amends the Bretton Woods Agreements Act to authorize the U.S. Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) to: (1) vote for an increase in the authorized capital stock of the Bank; and (2) subscribe on behalf of the United States to additional shares of such capital stock. Authorizes appropriations for such stock subscription. Amends the African Development Fund Act to authorize the U.S. Governor of the African Development Fund to contribute a specified amount to the fifth replenishment of the resources of the Fund. Authorizes appropriations for such contribution. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director of the World Bank (Director) to initiate discussions with other directors of the World Bank and to advocate and support the facilitation of voluntary market-based programs for the reduction of sovereign debt. Specifies the goals and limitations of such a program. Requires the Secretary to instruct the Director to propose: (1) that policy based loans be made for facilitating a reduction in the debt service burden of any country which is participating in such a program; and (2) that a country be considered to be participating in such a program if the creditors of such country agree to significantly reduce the debt service of such country through forgiveness of a percentage of the interest owed by such country on any sovereign debt or through any other means. Instructs the Secretary to take all necessary steps to limit World Bank policy based to: (1) lending 25 percent of the aggregate value of all Bank loans in a fiscal year; and (2) 50 percent of the aggregate loans made to a particular country over a two-year period. Directs the Secretary to instruct the Director to oppose making any loan which would cause the bank to exceed such limits if, by June 30, 1989, the Secretary has not certified to the Congress that the World Bank has assured adherence to such limits. Requires the Secretary to instruct the Director to propose that the Wor… | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 100-sres-475 | 100 | sres | 475 | A resolution urging the Polish Government to recognize the independent trade union Solidarity as a legal entity. | International Affairs | 1988-09-20 | 1988-10-07 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 3 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Polish Government should: (1) recognize the contribution to the economic and social reconstruction of the country to be made by Poles acting through independent, voluntary organizations; and (2) confer legal and independent status upon the trade union Solidarity. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sres-476 | 100 | sres | 476 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States policy in bringing about national reconciliation and self-determination in Angola and Namibia. | International Affairs | 1988-09-20 | 1988-09-20 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 15 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States should welcome an independent Namibia and ensure that the United Nations supervised transitional process assures national reconciliation and self-determination through fair and free elections and the formation of a multiparty, nonracial democracy; (2) U.S. mediators should seek the negotiation of a verifiable withdrawal of all Cuban and Soviet-bloc forces from Angola; (3) the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Angola and the implementation of the U.N.-sponsored process of independence in Namibia must be synchronized with national reconciliation and free and fair elections in Angola; (4) the presence of Soviet-bloc and Cuban military personnel and the buildup of Soviet weaponry by the Popular Movement of the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) in Angola pose a threat to peace; (5) the United States shall not cease assistance to the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) as long as the MPLA continues to receive foreign military assistance and until the President has certified to the Congress that all Cuban forces have been withdrawn from Angola, such forces have not been redeployed elsewhere for a later invasion of Angola, and UNITA and the MPLA have agreed to form a government of national reconciliation and to set a date for holding elections; and (6) the United States should encourage a cease-fire between Cuban and MPLA forces, respectively, and UNITA and promote direct talks between such parties to achieve national reconciliation and the settlement of the Angolan civil war. Directs appropriate Senate committees to: (1) determine what legislative actions may be necessary to promote the establishment of a multiparty, nonracial democracy in Namibia; (2) consider humanitarian assistance to help Angola reconstruct its economy and otherwise recover from the injuries of the civil war; and (3) make recommendations to the President with respect to establishing diplomatic relations with a freely elected government in Luanda and formulate plans… | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hjres-657 | 100 | hjres | 657 | A joint resolution to ensure financial and management reform in the United Nations. | International Affairs | 1988-09-16 | 1988-09-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4] | GA | R | S001122 | 0 | Prohibits the payment by the United States of 20 percent of its assessed budget contributions to the United Nations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-sres-474 | 100 | sres | 474 | A resolution in support of the President's policy regarding Soviet ABM Treaty violations. | International Affairs | 1988-09-16 | 1988-09-16 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 81-0. Record Vote No: 331. | Senate | Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY] | WY | R | W000092 | 18 | Supports the continuation of settled national policy that unequivocal violations of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty by the Soviet Union, such as the radar at Krasnoyarsk, must be corrected before the conclusion of any future agreement on strategic arms. Urges the President to work with the Congress to develop appropriate response options to such violations. | 2021-06-10T22:31:26Z | |
| 100-hr-5317 | 100 | hr | 5317 | A bill to authorize international disaster assistance for Jamaica to assist in alleviating the human suffering caused by Hurricane Gilbert. | International Affairs | 1988-09-15 | 1988-09-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | R000053 | 0 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish disaster assistance to Jamaica to alleviate the suffering caused by Hurricane Gilbert. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 100-sjres-380 | 100 | sjres | 380 | A joint resolution to insure financial and management reform in the United Nations. | International Affairs | 1988-09-15 | 1988-09-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Prohibits the payment by the United States of 20 percent of its assessed budget contributions to the United Nations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hconres-364 | 100 | hconres | 364 | A concurrent resolution congratulating Israel and Egypt on the tenth anniversary of the Camp David Accords. | International Affairs | 1988-09-14 | 1988-09-20 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] | PA | D | K000319 | 55 | Congratulates Israel and Egypt for a decade of peace based upon the Camp David accords. Calls upon other Arab states and Palestinians to join in the peace process, renounce the state of war and acts of violence, and enter into direct negotiations with Israel to achieve a lasting peace. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hr-5294 | 100 | hr | 5294 | A bill to require that the President negotiate with Japan an agreement whereby Japan reimburses the United States for a portion of the costs the United States incurs in providing a military defense of Japan. | International Affairs | 1988-09-14 | 1988-09-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] | NC | D | N000016 | 0 | Requires the President to seek negotiations with the Japanese Government to reach an agreement requiring the Japanese Government to pay to the United States an annual security fee equal to three percent of the Japanese annual gross national product less the amount actually spent by the Japanese Government for defense for the preceding year. Requires the President, within one year after enactment of this Act, to notify the Congress whether such agreement has been reached. Requires the Congress to consider legislation imposing import duties on Japanese products to generate revenues equal to such fee if: (1) no such agreement has been reached; or (2) the agreement reached does not satisfy requirements of this Act. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 100-hjres-652 | 100 | hjres | 652 | A joint resolution to prohibit the proposed export to the People's Republic of China of commercial communications satellites (transmittal number MC-48-88). | International Affairs | 1988-09-13 | 1988-09-28 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] | NY | R | S000675 | 11 | Prohibits the proposed export of Hughes Aircraft Model HS-601 Spacecraft (commercial communications satellites) together with related defense articles and technical assistance to the People's Republic of China. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 100-s-2776 | 100 | s | 2776 | Antiterrorism and Arms Export Amendments Act of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-09-13 | 1988-10-07 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 2 | Antiterrorism and Arms Export Amendments Act of 1988 - Amends the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit the Government or U.S. persons from exporting or providing munitions items to, or facilitating (through loans, credits, guarantees, or other financial assistance) the acquisition of munitions by, any country, or any individual or group in a country, which, as determined by the Secretary of State, has repeatedly granted sanctuary to terrorists or otherwise provided support for international terrorism. Permits the rescission of a determination of the Secretary only after the President makes specified certifications concerning the country involved to the Congress. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition with respect to transactions determined to be vital to national security after consulting with, and reporting to, the Congress. Exempts from such prohibition, transactions subject to reporting requirements of the National Security Act of 1947. Sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act. Requires the Director of the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, in making decisions concerning the issuance of export licenses, to consider whether the export of an article will support international terrorism. Requires the Director's evaluation of an arms sale submitted to the Congress to include an evaluation of whether the sale would support international terrorism. Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to provide that a validated license shall be required for the export of goods or technology to a country if the Secretary determines that: (1) such country grants sanctuary to terrorists or has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism; and (2) such exports could contribute to the military potential of such country or would enhance the ability of such country to support acts of international terrorism. Removes the $1,000,000 threshold for notification to the Congress of the issuance of an export license. Revises the President's authority to rescind the Secret… | 2025-08-28T20:08:07Z | |
| 100-sconres-142 | 100 | sconres | 142 | A concurrent resolution congratulating Israel and Egypt on the tenth anniversary of the Camp David Accords. | International Affairs | 1988-09-13 | 1988-09-20 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 33 | Congratulates Israel and Egypt for a decade of peace based upon the Camp David accords. Calls upon other Arab states and Palestinians to join in the peace process, renounce the state of war and acts of violence, and enter into direct negotiations with Israel to achieve a lasting peace. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hr-5271 | 100 | hr | 5271 | Prevention of Genocide Act of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-09-09 | 1988-10-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] | CA | D | L000090 | 31 | Prevention of Genocide Act of 1988 - Makes certain findings concerning the use of chemical weapons by Iraq and Iraq's treatment of the Kurdish people. Requires the U.S. Executive Director or representative at all international financial institutions to vote against all loans to Iraq. Prohibits the provision of any assistance, the sale of any kind of military equipment, the provision of any credits, or the provision of any credit guarantees to Iraq. Prohibits the sale or transfer to Iraq of any item subject to export control by any agency of the United States. Prohibits the importation of any oil or petroleum products produced in Iraq. Authorizes the President to waive such sanctions if he determines and certifies to the Congress that: (1) Iraq is not committing genocide against the Kurdish population in Iraq; and (2) Iraq is not using chemical weapons banned by the 1925 Geneva Conventions and has provided reliable assurances that it will not use such weapons. Expresses the sense of the Congress: (1) commending the Government of Turkey for its humanitarian decision to host thousands of Kurdish people fleeing extermination in Iraq; and (2) that the United States shall provide assistance to Kurdish refugees in need of medical treatment and other humanitarian aid. | 2025-08-28T20:08:01Z | |
| 100-hr-5274 | 100 | hr | 5274 | A bill to award a congressional gold medal to the family of Arnold Raphel in honor of the late Arnold Raphel, the former United States Ambassador to Pakistan. | International Affairs | 1988-09-09 | 1988-09-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage. | House | Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5] | FL | R | M000350 | 34 | Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to the family of the late Arnold Raphel, the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, in recognition of his dedicated public service. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the sale of bronze duplicates of the medal. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 100-hres-532 | 100 | hres | 532 | A resolution to express a sense of outrage toward Iraq for its usage of poison gas toward the Kurdish minority. | International Affairs | 1988-09-09 | 1988-09-09 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44] | CA | D | B000236 | 219 | Expresses outrage at Iraq's use of poison gas against its Kurdish minority. Calls upon Iraq to halt the use of all chemical weapons. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hres-533 | 100 | hres | 533 | Lebanon Reconstruction Resolution of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-09-09 | 1988-09-30 | See H.Con.Res.381. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Lebanon Reconstruction Resolution of 1988 - Urges the United States to: (1) to help foster presidential elections in Lebanon; (2) endorse Lebanon's sovereignty and the withdrawal of all foreign forces; (3) encourage the establishment of Lebanese nonbelligerence with respect to regional conflicts; (4) oppose any policy by any foreign power which promotes territorial annexation or de facto partition of Lebanon; (5) assume the role of a diplomatic broker helping Lebanon recover its position as an integral element in the geopolitical equilibrium of the region; (6) work to ensure a major expansion of the mandate and operational capability of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon; (7) encourge a reorganization of the relationship between Syria and Lebanon; (8) assist a political and economic reconstruction of Lebanon that reinforces the current constitutional democracy; and (9) commit itself to an overall assistance program that enables Lebanon to recover its economic expansion and address major social problems. | 2025-08-28T20:05:36Z | |
| 100-hr-5263 | 100 | hr | 5263 | Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-09-08 | 1988-09-22 | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 982. | House | Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] | WA | D | B000620 | 0 | Title I: Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 1988 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to update and increase the per capita income levels established for countries with respect to which the Overseas Private Investment Corporation is required to either give preferential consideration (the least developed countries) or restrict its activities (the higher income developing countries). Authorizes the Corporation to designate up to 25 percent of any loan from the Direct Investment Fund for use by a project sponsor in the development or adaptation in the United States of new technologies or new products or services that are likely to contribute to the economic or social development of less developed countries. Authorizes the Corporation to establish a four-year pilot program in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean Basin to assist eligible projects through the provision of limited equity capital. Requires the Corporation, in conducting such pilot project, to give preferential consideration to projects sponsored by or significantly involving U.S. small businesses or cooperatives. Authorizes the Corporation to establish a fund to be available solely for the purposes of such pilot project and to make a one-time transfer to such fund of a specified amount from its income and revenues. Requires the Corporation to undertake cooperative programs with the private insurance industry designed to enhance the private political risk insurance industry in the United States. Requires the Corporation to establish a group to advise the Corporation on the development and implementation of such cooperative programs. Requires the Corporation to include in its annual report to the Congress an assessment of such programs. Specifies the types of information to be included in such assessment. Increases the ceiling on the Corporation's investment guaranty authority. Extends the authority of the Corporation to issue investment insurance and guaranties until September 30… | 2025-08-28T20:09:13Z | |
| 100-s-2763 | 100 | s | 2763 | Prevention of Genocide Act of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-09-08 | 1988-10-03 | Returned to Senate Pursuant to H.Res. 552. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 7 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Prevention of Genocide Act of 1988 - Makes certain findings concerning the use of chemical weapons by Iraq and Iraq's treatment of the Kurdish people. Requires the U.S. Executive Director or representative at all international financial institutions to vote against all loans to Iraq. Prohibits the provision of any assistance, the sale of any kind of military equipment, the provision of any credits, or the provision of any credit guarantees to Iraq. Prohibits the sale or transfer to Iraq of any item subject to export control by any agency of the United States. Prohibits the importation of any oil or petroleum products produced in Iraq. Authorizes the President to waive such sanctions if he determines and certifies to the Congress that: (1) Iraq is not committing genocide against the Kurdish population in Iraq; and (2) Iraq is not using chemical weapons banned by the 1925 Geneva Conventions and has provided reliable assurances that it will not use such weapons. Expresses the sense of the Congress: (1) commending the Government of Turkey for its humanitarian decision to host thousands of Kurdish people fleeing extermination in Iraq; and (2) that the United States shall provide assistance to Kurdish refugees in need of medical treatment and other humanitarian aid. Requests the Secretary of State to bring before the United Nations Security Council the matter of Iraq's use of poison gas against its own nationals and to demand that measures be taken against Iraq for its repeated use of chemical weapons. | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 100-sres-467 | 100 | sres | 467 | A resolution to express the deep regret of the Senate regarding the deaths of Ambassador Arnold Lewis Raphel and General Herbert Marion Wassom. | International Affairs | 1988-09-08 | 1988-09-08 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 5 | Expresses the condolences of the Senate on the deaths of Ambassador Arnold Lewis Raphel and Brigadier General Herbert Marion Wassom. | 2021-06-10T21:50:34Z | |
| 100-sres-468 | 100 | sres | 468 | A resolution to express the deep regret of the Senate of the United States over the death of President Mohammad Zia ul-Haq of Pakistan. | International Affairs | 1988-09-08 | 1988-09-09 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 85-0. Record Vote No: 325. | Senate | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] | WV | D | B001210 | 13 | Expresses regret over the death of President Zia of Pakistan. Reaffirms the Senate's bipartisan commitment to the security and independence of Pakistan. Welcomes the commitment of the Government of Pakistan under the leadership of President Ghulam Ishaq Khan to follow the constitutional process, to proceed with scheduled elections, and to continue Pakistan's support for the Afghan refugees and the Afghan Resistance. | 2021-06-10T22:32:07Z | |
| 100-hres-529 | 100 | hres | 529 | A resolution in support of the restoration of democratic government in Burma. | International Affairs | 1988-09-07 | 1988-09-07 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 3 | Pays tribute to the Burmese people for their courage and commitment in supporting the restoration of democracy. Condemns the killing of unarmed demonstrators. Urges the Government of Burma to refrain from using force against peaceful protesters. Supports the restoration of democracy in Burma. Urges the establishment of a transitional body to facilitate the establishment of a democratic government. Urges appropriate third parties to consider favorably requests to facilitate the departure of present or former Burmese officials. Calls upon the executive branch to review U.S. assistance programs in Burma. Expresses willingness to consider proposals to assist Burma's economic recovery. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-s-2756 | 100 | s | 2756 | Anti-Apartheid Act Amendments of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-09-07 | 1988-09-23 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 987. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 9 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Foreign Relations with amendment, S. Rept. 100-545) Anti-Apartheid Act Amendments of 1988 - Title I: Sanctions Against Investment In, And Exports To, South Africa And Other Measures (Except Import Restrictions) To End Apartheid - Amends the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 to prohibit any investments in South Africa by U.S. persons. Makes exceptions to such prohibition for: (1) any investment in a business enterprise 90 percent owned by and controlled by South Africans economically and politically disadvantaged by apartheid; and (2) investments made by certain individuals during any period and to the extent that such investments are considered South Africian emigrant non-resident assets and subject to restrictions on their transfer or disposition. Authorizes a person to apply for, and the President to grant for good cause, a waiver of such prohibition for up to 180 days. Prohibits the exportation or reexportation to South Africa of any goods or technology subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Prohibits any such exportation or reexportation by any person subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Exempts from such prohibition publications, donations of food, clothing and medical supplies, commercial sales of agricultural commodities and products, and goods and technology for use in the gathering or dissemination of information by news media organizations subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Specifies that such prohibitions shall not apply to: (1) any goods that are the direct product of technology of U.S. origin under a written agreement entered into on or before April 20, 1988, and that are exported within one year of the enactment of this Act; (2) economic assistance or human rights programs for disadvantaged South Africans, South African blacks or other nonwhite South Africans, or victims of apartheid in South Africa; and (3) contributions to charitable organizations engaged in social welfare, public health, religious, educational, and emergency relief activities i… | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-s-2757 | 100 | s | 2757 | Miscellaneous International Affairs Authorizations Act of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-09-07 | 1988-09-07 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 921. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Miscellaneous International Affairs Authorizations Act of 1988 - Title I: Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 1988 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to update and increase the per capita income levels established for countries with respect to which the Overseas Private Investment Corporation is required to either give preferential consideration (the least developed countries) or restrict its activities (the higher income developing countries). Authorizes the Corporation to designate up to 25 percent of any loan from the Direct Investment Fund for use by a project sponsor in the development or adaptation in the United States of new technologies or new products or services that are likely to contribute to the economic or social development of less developed countries. Authorizes the Corporation to establish a four-year pilot program in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean Basin to assist eligible projects through the provision of limited equity capital. Requires the Corporation, in conducting such pilot project, to give preferential consideration to projects sponsored by or significantly involving U.S. small businesses or cooperatives. Authorizes the Corporation to establish a fund to be available solely for the purposes of such pilot project and to make a one-time transfer to such fund of a specified amount from its income and revenues. Requires the Corporation to undertake cooperative programs with the private insurance industry designed to enhance the private political risk insurance industry in the United States. Requires the Corporation to establish a group to advise the Corporation on the development and implementation of such cooperative programs. Requires the Corporation to include in its annual report to the Congress an assessment of such programs,. Specifies the types of information to be included in such assessment. Increases the ceiling on the Corporation's investment guaranty authority. Extends the authority of the Corporat… | 2025-08-28T20:06:09Z | |
| 100-s-2753 | 100 | s | 2753 | An original bill to extend the requirements of the National Environemental Policy Act to recommendations for the United States vote in international financial institutions. | International Affairs | 1988-08-25 | 1988-08-25 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 918. | Senate | Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] | ND | D | B001077 | 0 | Amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require all agencies of the Federal Government to include a detailed environmental impact assessment with every recommendation for a U.S. vote on a proposed action by an international financial institution significantly affecting the quality of the environment. Provides that the assessment required should be obtained from the institution proposing the action. Requires all agencies to: (1) inform the management of the institutions of the information expected to be obtained; and (2) begin negotiations with institution management to facilitate the requirements of this Act within the framework of international agreements and without weakening the position of the United States within the institution. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 100-hconres-359 | 100 | hconres | 359 | A concurrent resolution to reaffirm United States security interests in the Persian Gulf and to recognize the vital contribution that United States Armed Forces personnel have made to promoting those interests. | International Affairs | 1988-08-11 | 1988-08-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Coughlin, Lawrence [R-PA-13] | PA | R | C000807 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) a negotiated settlement to the conflict in the Persian Gulf region is in the best interests of all nations; (2) the President should continue his efforts to achieve a negotiated settlement to the conflict; (3) the positioning of U.S. armed forces was pursued to preserve international freedom of the seas and to protect nonbelligerent shipping; and (4) the U.S. armed forces personnel involved in that area should be congratulated and medals or other decorations should be awarded. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 100-hr-5230 | 100 | hr | 5230 | A bill to restrict the payment of any funds appropriated for compensation to Iran for the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 on July 3, 1988. | International Affairs | 1988-08-11 | 1988-08-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7] | MN | R | S000795 | 8 | Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds to pay compensation to Iran for the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 until the President certifies to the Congress that: (1) the Iranian Government is not a military or terrorist threat to the United States; (2) no American hostages are being held in Lebanon; (3) the Iranian Government has paid compensation to the families of American citizens killed in truck-bombings in Lebanon during 1983 and 1984; (4) the Iranian Government has issued a formal apology to the United States for holding certain Americans as hostages from 1979 to 1981; and (5) the Iranian Government has made a good-faith effort to end the Iran-Iraq war. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hres-528 | 100 | hres | 528 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding, the denial of a visa to a Member of Congress by the People's Republic of China. | International Affairs | 1988-08-11 | 1988-08-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] | CA | D | L000090 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should cease issuing any visas to officials of the Government of the People's Republic of China (except those in the diplomatic service) until China approves visas without delay for all Members of Congress who have requested them. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 100-s-2736 | 100 | s | 2736 | A bill to urge negotiations with the Government of Mexico for the preservation and study of the wreck of the USS Somers, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1988-08-11 | 1988-08-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] | AL | D | H000445 | 0 | Urges the Secretary of State to negotiate with the Government of Mexico for the purpose of: (1) authorizing the National Park Service to conduct a documentation of the wreck of the USS Somers and to develop a research plan for future archaeological work to preserve and study such wreck; (2) recovering any human remains and turning over such remains to the Armed Forces Pathological Institute for analysis and reburial in the United States with full military honors; and (3) recovering artifacts from the wreck and returning such artifacts to the U.S. Navy. Requires the Secretary of the Navy to exhibit significant artifacts recovered. Requires the Director of the National Park Service to report to the Congress on such documentation and plan within 12 months after completion. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sconres-140 | 100 | sconres | 140 | A concurrent resolution calling for the restoration of democracy in Panama and pledging economic assistance. | International Affairs | 1988-08-11 | 1988-10-03 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 9 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) work with President DelValle, democratic forces in Panama, and other governments in the region to achieve the early departure of General Noriega from office and from Panama, to restore civilian constitutional rule, freedom of the press, political freedom, and free and fair elections in Panama, and to vigorously promote free enterprise and effective constitutional guarantees thereof, including the right to buy, own, and dispose of private property; (2) work with the people of Panama to revive their economy if democracy is restored to Panama; and (3) consider providing financial and economic support, emergency food assistance, development assistance, housing guarantees, and foreign military sales credits to Panama. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sjres-370 | 100 | sjres | 370 | A joint resolution to express the support of the United States for the restoration of full and genuine democracy in Chile and calling upon the Government of Chile to take the steps necessary to assure that the will of the Chilean people is freely, fully, and accurately expressed in the upcoming plebiscite. | International Affairs | 1988-08-11 | 1988-08-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 7 | Expresses U.S. support for the restoration of full and genuine democracy in Chile. Condemns Chilean violence. Urges the Chilean Government to create a climate of freedom and fair competition before the upcoming plebiscite by guaranteeing termination of states of exception, registration of voters, access to the media, freedom of assembly, access (according to established procedures) by international visitors to polling places, and the public tabulation of ballots. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sres-464 | 100 | sres | 464 | A resolution to express the opposition of the Senate to the mass killings, mass arrests, and denial of human rights in the Socialist Republic of Burma. | International Affairs | 1988-08-11 | 1988-08-11 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 29 | Recognizes the violence and denial of human rights in the Socialist Republic of Burma. Condemns killings and mass arrests by the Burmese army. Calls for a return to democracy. Calls upon the President and U.S. officials to raise the issues of human rights and national reconciliation in their meetings with Burmese officials. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hconres-354 | 100 | hconres | 354 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President or the Congress should abrogate the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 and the Neutrality Treaty and the Congress should repeal the Panama Canal Act of 1979. | International Affairs | 1988-08-10 | 1988-09-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Panama Canal and Outer Continental Shelf. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 47 | States the sense of the Congress that the President or the Congress should immediately abrogate the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 and the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal and that the Congress should repeal the Panama Canal Act of 1979. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 100-sconres-138 | 100 | sconres | 138 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President or the Congress should abrogate the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 and the Neutrality Treaty and the Congress should repeal the Panama Canal Act of 1979. | International Affairs | 1988-08-10 | 1988-08-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] | ID | R | S001138 | 2 | States the sense of the Congress that the President or the Congress should immediately abrogate the Panama Canal Treaties of 1977 and the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal and that the Congress should repeal the Panama Canal Act of 1979. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sconres-139 | 100 | sconres | 139 | A concurrent resolution to express the opposition of the Congress to the mass killings, mass arrests, and denial of human rights in the Socialist Republic of Burma. | International Affairs | 1988-08-10 | 1988-08-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 5 | Recognizes the violence and denial of human rights in the Socialist Republic of Burma. Condemns killings and mass arrests by the Burmese army. Calls for a return to democracy. Calls upon the President and U.S. officials to raise the issues of human rights and national reconciliation in their meetings with Burmese officials. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sres-460 | 100 | sres | 460 | A resolution in support of a peaceful, negotiated settlement to the Cyprus dispute. | International Affairs | 1988-08-10 | 1988-08-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 2 | Commends President Vassiliou of Cyprus and Turkish Cypriot leader Denktash for agreeing to meet to resolve the Cyprus issue. Congratulates United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar for arranging the meeting and expresses support for continued U.N. mediation in Cyprus. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sres-461 | 100 | sres | 461 | A resolution condemning Romania for its human rights abuses, particularly its plan to raze agricultural villages in traditionally Hungarian areas. | International Affairs | 1988-08-10 | 1988-08-11 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-0. Record Vote No: 309. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 26 | Condemns the Romanian Government's systematic violation of human rights of its citizens. Protests the planned program of destruction of traditional settlements in violation of human rights, minority cultural rights, and property rights. Urges reforms by the Romanian Government to comply with international agreements. Urges continued presidential and Secretary of State action to bring about reforms. Urges the President to make clear to the Romanian Government that restoration of Most Favored Nation status or other favorable trading privileges to Romania should not be considered until a thorough human rights reform is implemented, including substantial improvement in the right of emigration, the rights of national minorities, and freedom of religion. | 2021-06-10T22:31:55Z | |
| 100-sres-462 | 100 | sres | 462 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. | International Affairs | 1988-08-10 | 1988-08-10 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] | MO | R | B000611 | 15 | Pays tribute to the friendship between the Republic of Korea and the United States. Supports the choice of Seoul as the host city for the 1988 Summer Olympic Games and commends the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee for its work. Urges the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to participate in the Games as an important gesture in the reduction of tensions in northeast Asia. | 2021-06-10T21:50:32Z | |
| 100-hr-5175 | 100 | hr | 5175 | Anti-Apartheid Act Amendments of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-08-08 | 1988-08-11 | House Incorporated this Measure in H.R.1580 as an Amendment. | House | Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8] | CA | D | D000222 | 0 | Anti-Apartheid Act Amendments of 1988 - Title I: Sanctions Against Investment In, And Exports To, South Africa And Other Measures (Except Import Restrictions) To End Apartheid - Amends the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 to prohibit any investments in South Africa by U.S. persons. Makes exceptions to such prohibition for: (1) any investment in a business enterprise 90 percent owned by and controlled by South Africans economically and politically disadvantaged by apartheid; and (2) investments made by certain individuals during any period and to the extent that such investments are considered South African emigrant non-resident assets and subject to restrictions on their transfer or disposition. Authorizes a person to apply for, and the President to grant for good cause, a waiver of such prohibition for up to 180 days. Prohibits the exportation or reexportation to South Africa of any goods or technology subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Prohibits any such exportation or reexportation by any person subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Exempts from such prohibition publications, donations of food, clothing and medical supplies, commercial sales of agricultural commodities and products, and goods and technology for use in the gathering or dissemination of information by news media organizations subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Specifies that such prohibitions shall not apply to: (1) any goods that are the direct product of technology of U.S. origin under a written agreement entered into on or before April 20, 1988, and that are exported within one year of the enactment of this Act; (2) economic assistance or human rights programs for disadvantaged South Africans, South African blacks or other nonwhite South Africans, or victims of apartheid in South Africa; and (3) contributions to charitable organizations engaged in social welfare, public health, religious, educational, and emergency relief activities in South Africa. Repeals specified provisions of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986 proh… | 2025-08-28T20:06:18Z | |
| 100-sres-455 | 100 | sres | 455 | A resolution condemning Romania for its human rights abuses, particularly its plan to raze agricultural villages in traditionally Hungarian areas. | International Affairs | 1988-08-05 | 1988-08-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 25 | Condemns the Romanian Government's systematic violation of human rights of its citizens. Protests the planned program of destruction of traditional settlements in violation of human rights, minority cultural rights, and property rights. Urges reforms by the Romanian Government to comply with international agreements. Urges continued presidential and Secretary of State action to bring about reforms. Urges the President to make clear to the Romanian Government that restoration of Most Favored Nation status or other favorable trading privileges to Romania will not be considered until a thorough human rights reform is implemented, including substantial improvement in the right of emigration, the rights of national minorities, and freedom of religion. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hconres-347 | 100 | hconres | 347 | A concurrent resolution welcoming the Board of Directors of the Japan Association of Travel Agents on the occasion of their visit to the United States. | International Affairs | 1988-08-04 | 1988-08-12 | Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1] | NV | D | B000462 | 0 | Welcomes the Board of Directors of the Japan Association of Travel Agents on their visit to the United States. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 100-hconres-348 | 100 | hconres | 348 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. | International Affairs | 1988-08-04 | 1988-09-26 | Favorable Executive Comment Received From State. | House | Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29] | NY | R | H000797 | 41 | (Measure passed House, amended) Pays tribute to the friendship between the Republic of Korea and the United States. Supports the choice of Seoul as the host city for the 1988 Summer Olympic Games and commends the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee for its work. Expresses appreciation for the measures the Committee has taken to offer security for the athletes, officials, and visitors of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games. Urges all nations of the Olympic movement to participate in the Seoul Olympic Games. Commends those nations that have announced their intention to participate. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 100-sconres-136 | 100 | sconres | 136 | A concurrent resolution to welcome the Board of Directors of the Japan Association of Travel Agents to the United States. | International Affairs | 1988-08-04 | 1988-08-04 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | Welcomes the Board of Directors of the Japan Association of Travel Agents on their visit to the United States. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hconres-346 | 100 | hconres | 346 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Pacific Forum. | International Affairs | 1988-08-03 | 1988-08-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] | NY | D | S000124 | 1 | Congratulates the Pacific Forum for contributions to the foundations of peace, economic progress, and security in the Asia-Pacific region. Recommends that congressional committees use the abilities of the Pacific Forum and the Pacific Parliamentary Caucus when in the public interest. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 100-hres-514 | 100 | hres | 514 | A resolution in support of a peaceful, negotiated settlement to the Cyprus dispute. | International Affairs | 1988-08-03 | 1988-08-08 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 23 | Commends President Vassiliou of Cyprus and Turkish Cypriot leader Denktash for agreeing to meet to resolve the Cyprus issue. Congratulates United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar for arranging the meeting and expresses support for continued U.N. mediation in Cyprus. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hconres-343 | 100 | hconres | 343 | A concurrent resolution concerning human rights of the Sikhs in the Punjab of India. | International Affairs | 1988-08-02 | 1988-08-29 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] | IN | R | B001149 | 51 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that India should allow Sikhs full access to the Golden Temple and remove all military presence from the shrine. Urges the Government of India to use restraint in resolving the dispute with the Sikh people in the Punjab. Calls for a political solution to restore home rule in the Punjab, with religious freedom and human rights guarantees. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 100-hr-5128 | 100 | hr | 5128 | Western Hemisphere Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Act of 1988 | International Affairs | 1988-08-02 | 1988-08-15 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31] | CA | D | D000592 | 0 | Western Hemisphere Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Act of 1988 - Requires the Director of the United States Information Agency to establish a Western Hemisphere Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange. Provides that the Center shall serve as an institution where western hemisphere scholars and students may meet, study, conduct research and seminars, and pursue other activities promoting the international educational, cultural, and related activities of the United States. Requires the Center to be organized in two branches: one located in Puerto Rico and devoted to the study of Spanish-speaking peoples of the western hemisphere; the second located in the Virgin Islands and devoted to the study of English-speaking people in the hemisphere. Requires the Director to provide grants, fellowships, and other payments to attract western hemisphere scholars and to enable students to study at the Center. Authorizes the Director to accept money and property from public and private sources to carry out the functions of the Center. Requires the Director to report annually to the Congress on the operation of the Center. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-28T20:05:21Z | |
| 100-hres-505 | 100 | hres | 505 | A resolution condemning the systematic violation of international recognized human rights by the Government of Romania. | International Affairs | 1988-07-28 | 1988-10-06 | Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 67 | (Measure passed House, amended) Condemns the Romanian Government's systematic violation of human rights. Protests the planned program of destruction of traditional settlements in violation of human rights, minority cultural rights, and property rights. Urges institutional reforms by the Romanian Government to comply with international agreements, including the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Urges continued presidential and Secretary of State action to bring about reforms. Urges the President not to consider providing any special benefit for Romania until a thorough human rights reform is instituted. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hconres-341 | 100 | hconres | 341 | Human Needs and Mobility Resolution | International Affairs | 1988-07-27 | 1988-07-27 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2] | RI | R | S000136 | 14 | Human Needs and Mobility Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Congress that a variety of transport options, particularly nonmotorized and low-cost options, should be encouraged as solutions for the mobility needs of the poor in developing nations. Urges the Agency for International Development to: (1) redirect resources to providing low-cost vehicles; and (2) report to the Congress on the effectiveness of multilateral development banks regarding lending for mobility needs of the poor in developing nations. Urges U.S. officials to increase the emphasis multilateral development banks place on nonmotorized, low-cost alternatives to private motor vehicles. Urges the Peace Corps to encourage the use of nonmotorized transport technologies in its projects and by its volunteers. | 2025-08-28T20:07:33Z | |
| 100-hjres-625 | 100 | hjres | 625 | A joint resolution Entitled: " Nicaragua Freedom Act of 1988". | International Affairs | 1988-07-27 | 1988-08-08 | Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31] | NY | R | K000086 | 27 | Declares it to be the policy of the United States to enhance its security and that of the democratic countries of Central America by assisting in the achievement of: (1) democracy in Nicaragua; (2) an end to Soviet, Cuban, and other Communist bloc military or security assistance to Nicaragua; (3) an end to Nicaraguan aggression and subversion against other countries in Central America; and (4) the reduction of the military and security forces of Nicaragua. Requires the President to report bimonthly to the Congress concerning: (1) Nicaraguan violations of certain Central American peace agreements; and (2) the receipt by Nicaragua of Soviet, Cuban, Communist bloc, and other foreign military or security assistance. Authorizes the President to transfer to the Agency for International Development from specified Department of Defense appropriations accounts a specified amount of funds to provide humanitarian assistance, civic action, and nonmilitary training to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance and to strengthen resistance human rights programs. Sets forth specific requirements for the transportation of such assistance, including the indemnification of leased aircraft and the provision of passive air defense equipment for such aircraft. Authorizes the President to transfer a specified amount of funds from Defense Department appropriations accounts to departments and agencies he may designate to be held in escrow to provide additional assistance (including lethal assistance) for the Nicaraguan democratic resistance. Prohibits making such funds available for such additional assistance unless the President certifies to the Congress that: (1) no definitive ceasefire is in place that was agreed to by the Government of Nicaragua and the Nicaraguan democratic resistance; (2) the failure to achieve such a ceasefire results from the lack of good faith efforts by the Government of Nicaragua to comply with certain Central American peace agreements; and (3) the Nicaraguan democratic resistance has engaged in good faith effo… | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 100-hjres-617 | 100 | hjres | 617 | A joint resolution to congratulate the Government of Malta for the establishment of the United Nations International Institute on Aging. | International Affairs | 1988-07-14 | 1988-07-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25] | CA | D | R000485 | 0 | Congratulates the Government of Malta and its leaders for their promotion of the World Assembly on Aging, which led to the first United Nations International Institute on Aging. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hjres-620 | 100 | hjres | 620 | A joint resolution expressing the support of the United States for the restoration of full and genuine democracy in Chile and calling upon the Government of Chile to take the steps necessary to assure that the will of the Chilean people is freely, fully, and accurately expressed in the upcoming plebiscite. | International Affairs | 1988-07-14 | 1988-08-10 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] | PA | D | Y000014 | 37 | (Measure passed House, amended) Expresses U.S. support for the restoration of full and genuine democracy in Chile. Condemns Chilean violence. Urges the Chilean Government to create a climate of freedom and fair competition before the upcoming plebiscite by guaranteeing termination of states of exception, registration of voters, access to the media, freedom of assembly, access by international visitors to polling places, and the public tabulation of ballots. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z | |
| 100-s-2648 | 100 | s | 2648 | A bill entitled the "Fairness for American Act". | International Affairs | 1988-07-14 | 1988-07-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV] | NV | R | H000439 | 0 | Prohibits the payment of any compensation by the United States on account of the accidental destruction of Iran Air Flight 655 until all U.S. hostages held captive in Lebanon are released. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-sconres-133 | 100 | sconres | 133 | To express the sense of the Congress with respect to commending the Pacific Forum, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1988-07-14 | 1988-07-14 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 0 | Congratulates the Pacific Forum for contributions to the foundations of peace, economic progress, and security in the Asia-Pacific region. Recommends that congressional committees use the abilities of the Pacific Forum and the Pacific Parliamentary Caucus when in the public interest. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 100-hconres-336 | 100 | hconres | 336 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. | International Affairs | 1988-07-13 | 1988-07-13 | Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | A000226 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand be congratulated for becoming the longest reigning monarch in that country's history. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 100-hconres-337 | 100 | hconres | 337 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Government should not make reparations on account of the Iranian air disaster before the American hostages being held in Beirut, Lebanon, are released. | International Affairs | 1988-07-13 | 1988-07-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. McCandless, Alfred A. (Al) [R-CA-37] | CA | R | M000306 | 0 | States that the U.S. Government should not make reparations to Iran or persons in Iran on account of the Iranian airline disaster of July 3, 1988, until all nine American hostages being held in Beirut, Lebanon, are freed. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hres-497 | 100 | hres | 497 | A resolution condemning the Government of Nicaragua's anti-democratic actions, calling for compliance with the Esquipulas II and Sapoa Accords, and urging both sides to the Nicaraguan conflict to return to negotiations. | International Affairs | 1988-07-13 | 1988-07-14 | Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 385 - 18 (Record Vote No: 235). | House | Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] | MI | D | B000619 | 41 | Condemns human rights suppressions and civil liberties violations by the Nicaraguan Government. Declares that the expulsion from Nicaragua of U.S. diplomatic representatives is intolerable. Calls on Nicaragua to implement true democratic reforms in keeping with the Esquipulas II and Sapoa accords and to comply with international standards concerning the treatment of political prisoners. Urges Central American leaders to convene and assess the conditions in Nicaragua. Urges both parties to the Nicaraguan conflict to abide by the ceasefire and resume peace negotiations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-sjres-351 | 100 | sjres | 351 | Resolution for Assistance to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance | International Affairs | 1988-07-13 | 1988-07-25 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 802. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 9 | Resolution for Assistance to the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance - Title I - States that it is U.S. policy to advance democracy, security, and peace in Central America consistent with the Guatemala Peace Accord, the Declaration of the Presidents of the Central American Nations, the Sapoa Agreement, and U.S. security interests. Declares the U.S. objective of enhancing the security of the United States and the democratic countries of Central America by assisting in achieving: (1) democracy in Nicaragua; (2) an end to Soviet, Cuban, and Communist bloc military assistance to Nicaragua; (3) an end to Nicaraguan aggression against its neighbors; and (4) reduction of Nicaraguan military forces to a level consistent with the security of other countries in the region. Requires the President to report bimonthly to the Congress on Nicaraguan obligation noncompliance and receipt of foreign military or security assistance. Transfers specified funds from certain defense appropriations accounts to the Agency for International Development for humanitarian assistance, civic action, non-military training, and transportation of assistance for the Nicaraguan democratic resistance. Authorizes the President to transfer funds from such accounts for the indemnification of aircraft leased to transport assistance. Directs the Department of Defense to make available passive air defense equipment to ensure safety of transportation. Authorizes presidential transfers of funds for other assistance, including lethal assistance. Prohibits delivery of such escrowed assistance without subsequent congressional approval. Sets forth procedures for congressional consideration of an approval resolution. Provides for suspension of lethal assistance to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance upon a ceasefire agreement. | 2025-08-28T20:08:31Z | |
| 100-hconres-333 | 100 | hconres | 333 | A concurrent resolution calling for the creation of an International Criminal Court with jurisdiction over internationally recognized crimes of terrorism, genocide, and torture, as those crimes are defined in various international conventions. | International Affairs | 1988-07-12 | 1988-07-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] | IA | R | L000169 | 4 | States that the United States should pursue the establishment of an International Criminal Court to assist in more effectively dealing with those acts of terrorism, genocide, and torture that are criminal acts under international conventions. Calls for due process, a fair trial, and impartial judges in such a court. Urges the President to explore convening an international conference to pursue negotiation of a multilateral convention establishing such a court and calls for a report on progress made by the end of 1989. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 100-hconres-334 | 100 | hconres | 334 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Government should not make reparations on account of the Iranian air disaster before the American hostages being held in Beirut, Lebanon, are released. | International Affairs | 1988-07-12 | 1988-07-25 | Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. | House | Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7] | NJ | R | R000262 | 28 | States that the U.S. Government should make no reparations to Iran or persons in Iran on account of the Iranian airline disaster of July 3, 1988, until all nine American hostages being held in Beirut, Lebanon, are freed. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z |
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