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| 101-hconres-396 | 101 | hconres | 396 | Recognizing the sesquicentennial of the Treaty of Waitangi, which is New Zealand's principal founding document, and the 151st anniversary of the establishment of relations between the United States and New Zealand. | International Affairs | 1990-10-26 | 1990-10-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 4 | Congratulates the Government and the people of New Zealand during the sesquicentennial of the Treaty of Waitangi (New Zealand's principal founding document), and pays tribute to the 151st anniversary of the United States-New Zealand relationship. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hconres-397 | 101 | hconres | 397 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the 1981 Israeli preemptive strike against the Iraqi nuclear reactor at Osirak was a legitimate and justifiable exercise of self-defense, and that the United States should seek the repeal of United Nations Security Council Resolution 487 which condemned that 1981 Israeli preemptive strike. | International Affairs | 1990-10-26 | 1990-10-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] | NJ | D | T000317 | 5 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the 1981 Israeli preemptive strike against the Iraqi nuclear reactor at Osirak was` a legitimate and justifiable exercise of self-defense which also reduced the threat of Iraqi nuclear aggression against countries bordering Iraq; and (2) the United States should seek the repeal of United Nations Security Council Resolution 487 which condemned the strike. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hjres-685 | 101 | hjres | 685 | Calling for the immediate removal of United States Armed Forces from the Middle East. | International Affairs | 1990-10-26 | 1990-10-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] | TX | D | G000272 | 0 | Declares that: (1) the deployment of U.S. armed forces into certain hostilities in the Middle East is subject to the War Powers Resolution; (2) there has been no declaration of war, specific statutory authorization, or national emergency created by an attack on the United States, its territories, or armed forces justifying the President's deployment of U.S. troops; and (3) this deployment shall be ceased immediately and all U.S. forces deployed to the Middle East in connection with Operation Desert Shield shall be withdrawn immediately. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hr-5934 | 101 | hr | 5934 | Micro Enterprise Loans for the Poor Act | International Affairs | 1990-10-26 | 1990-10-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22] | NY | R | G000212 | 0 | Micro Enterprise Loans for the Poor Act - Requires the Administrator of the agency responsible for administering the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to make assistance available to financial intermediaries in developing countries to enable them to provide loans and other assistance for micro enterprises, with particular emphasis on loans for self-employment. Specifies that such assistance may be made available for use by such financial intermediaries: (1) in extending credit for micro enterprises; (2) in extending credit for such purposes as food processing and production of cloth and clothing; (3) for the start-up costs incurred by a nongovernmental organization in becoming a financial intermediary; (4) for expenses incurred by financial intermediaries in providing training and technical assistance for micro enterprises; and (5) to provide other assistance necessary to the successful functioning of micro enterprises. Requires the Administrator to issue guidelines for financial intermediaries providing such assistance. Requires the Administrator to place primary emphasis on: (1) making assistance available to the poorest people in the least developed countries; and (2) the development of the capacity of and use of indigenous nongovernmental organizations (especially those representing women, tribal people, and other minorities) which will provide credit and other assistance to micro enterprises. Sets forth the total amounts of assistance to be provided for such programs for FY 1992 and 1993. Specifies that such amounts shall be made available from: (1) funds made available under provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 relating to development assistance and economic support; (2) foreign currencies generated from specified sources; and (3) amounts paid to the United States on loans made to financial intermediaries. Specifies that at least 75 percent of such amount shall be used for direct credit support of micro enterprises. Authorizes the Administrator to use development and economic assistance fund… | 2025-08-26T17:25:55Z | |
| 101-hr-5954 | 101 | hr | 5954 | To provide for publication of a thorough, accurate, and reliable documentary record of major United States foreign policy activities through the "Foreign Relations of the United States" historical series of the Department of State. | International Affairs | 1990-10-26 | 1990-10-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 3 | Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to set forth provisions concerning the "Foreign Relations of the United States" historical series, a documentary record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and diplomatic activity. Requires all Federal agencies engaged in foreign policy to develop procedures for their historical offices to coordinate with the Department of State's Office of the Historian in selecting materials for inclusion in the series. Directs the Advisory Committee on the Foreign Relations of the United States Historical Series for the Department of State to review and make recommendations concerning the documents to be included. Requires selected documents to be selected for declassification review. Directs Federal agencies, if a document is not declassifiable because of a need to protect sources, methods, or sensitive national security information, to make deletions in the text to make the document declassifiable. Requires Federal agencies, if the meaning of a document is so altered by such deletions that it would be misleading, to prepare an unclassified summary of the document. Sets forth congressional reporting requirements for agencies that refuse to prepare declassified documents or unclassified summaries. Establishes the Advisory Committee on the Foreign Relations of the United States Historical Series for the Department of State. Authorizes the Advisory Committee to approve the withholding of a document or a portion of a document from publication in the historical series if necessary to: (1) avoid publication of matters which would impede current diplomatic negotiations or official activities of the U.S. Government; or (2) condense the record and avoid repetition of details. Directs the Secretary of State to ensure that the historical series is published within 30 years after the events documented. Requires all Department of State documents to be automatically declassified 30 years after the events documented and made available to the public at the National Archives un… | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-sjres-385 | 101 | sjres | 385 | Collective Security in the Persian Gulf Resolution | International Affairs | 1990-10-26 | 1990-10-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA] | WA | D | A000031 | 0 | Collective Security in the Persian Gulf Resolution - Declares the intent of the Congress that this Act shall constitute specific statutory authorization for continued U.S. military participation in collective security actions in the Persian Gulf region. Sets forth the immediate goals (unconditional Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait, restoration of sovereignty to Kuwait, and the protection of the lives of American citizens held hostage in Iraq and Kuwait) and the long-term goals (security and stability of the region and the promotion of a new world order by unprecedented and effective use of the mechanisms of collective security action) and the principles (collective responsibility, emphasis on the United Nations, promotion of adequately shared responsibilities among countries with interests in the region, and compliance with international law) of U.S. policy in the region. Requires the United States to seek effective multilateral participation in such restrictions on trade with the Government of Iraq as are necessary to ensure a cessation of transfers to that regime of military technology and equipment, including all material and technical assistance that could contribute to the development or employment of ballistic missiles and nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. Authorizes the President to use U.S. armed forces in hostilities in the region: (1) for purposes of U.S. participation in collective security actions to implement specified U.N. Security Council resolutions intended to restore the sovereignty of Kuwait or to deter and defend against further Iraqi aggression; and (2) to respond to any acts of intended harm to American citizens or nationals. Requires the President, in the event of significant hostilities in the region which involve or may involve U.S. armed forces, to: (1) seek a declaration of war of other statutory authorization in accordance with this Act; and (2) request funds from the Congress to carry out such declaration or authorization. Directs the Congress to periodically consider further … | 2025-08-26T17:27:25Z | |
| 101-sjres-386 | 101 | sjres | 386 | Collective Security in the Persian Gulf Resolution | International Affairs | 1990-10-26 | 1990-10-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA] | WA | D | A000031 | 0 | Collective Security in the Persian Gulf Resolution - Sets forth the immediate goals (unconditional Iraqi withdrawal from Kuwait, restoration of sovereignty to Kuwait, and the protection of the lives of American citizens held hostage in Iraq and Kuwait) and the long-term goals (security and stability of the region and the promotion of a new world order by unprecedented and effective use of the mechanisms of collective security action) of U.S. policy in the Persian Gulf region. Authorizes the President to use U.S. armed forces in hostilities in the region: (1) for purposes of U.S. participation in collective security actions to implement specified U.N. Security Council resolutions intended to restore the sovereignty of Kuwait or to deter and defend against further Iraqi aggression; and (2) to respond to any acts of intended harm to American citizens or nationals. Directs the United States to continue to emphasize and: (1) take all necessary steps to secure adequate sharing by countries of the region and of the industrialized world of the responsibilities associated with collective security actions in the region, including the costs of military deployments and participation in economic sanctions; and (2) rely upon the procedures and instrumentalities of the United Nations system to sustain effective multilateral support for such actions. Requires the President to submit periodic reports to specified congressional officials providing a detailed description of the continuing U.S. participation in collective security actions in the region, the circumstances requiring the continuation of such participation, and the results of U.S. efforts undertaken in accordance with the goals set forth in this Act. Establishes Senate and House Leadership Groups to facilitate deliberation and executive-legislative consultation on critical decisions relating to U.S. participation in collective security actions pursuant to this Act. Sets forth provisions with respect to the composition of such groups and combined meetings. Requires t… | 2025-08-26T17:26:49Z | |
| 101-sjres-387 | 101 | sjres | 387 | A joint resolution calling on the Government of Malaysia to preserve the tropical rainforests and the indigenous tribal culture of Sarawak, Malaysia; and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1990-10-26 | 1990-10-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 0 | Declares that it should be U.S. policy to call upon the Governments of: (1) Malaysia to act immediately to end the uncontrolled exploitation of the rain forests of Sarawak and to formally recognize and uphold the customary land rights and internationally established human rights of all its indigenous peoples; and (2) Japan to investigate the activities of certain of that country's private corporations in causing the destruction of the last remaining primary rain forests and, thus, bringing to an end the culture and ultimately threatening the physical survival of the indigenous peoples of Sarawak. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hconres-391 | 101 | hconres | 391 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the contract dispute involving Bucheit International, Inc. and Prince Mishaal Bin Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia be resolved through negotiation or the submission of the matter to arbitration as required by contract. | International Affairs | 1990-10-25 | 1990-10-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] | OH | D | T000350 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the contract dispute involving Bucheit International, Inc., and Prince Mishaal Bin Abdulaziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia should be resolved through negotiation or submission of the matter to arbitration as required by contract; (2) Saudi Arabia should develop commercial laws and regulations that correspond more closely to recognized international norms that include more liberalized business practices and that encourage more comprehensive and expeditious resolutions of commercial disputes; and (3) Saudi Arabia should develop specific procedures and guarantees for the enforcement of foreign arbitration awards. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hr-5930 | 101 | hr | 5930 | To provide authority for the President to seize Iraqi-held interests in U.S. entities engaged in interstate commerce, and for other purposes. | International Affairs | 1990-10-25 | 1990-12-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness. | House | Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] | PA | D | W000044 | 0 | Requires the President to: (1) identify those entities engaged in interstate commerce in the United States that are controlled by Iraqi persons; (2) conduct investigations to determine whether Iraqi control of any such entity might impair the national security; and (3) identify all property or interests in property in which transactions are blocked pursuant to specified executive orders freezing Iraqi assets. Grants the President the authority to: (1) order the seizure of any such property or interest if the President determines that Iraqi control thereof might impair national security and that seizure is in the national interest; and (2) use the proceeds of any such property or interest to pay the claims of U.S. persons against the Government of Iraq because of its suspension of payments due on credit extended by such U.S. persons or other contractual obligations of such Government that are held by U.S. persons. Requires that such payments be distributed equally among all U.S. persons having claims against such Government and requires the President to establish claims procedures. Grants the President access to information necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-sconres-155 | 101 | sconres | 155 | A concurrent resolution expressing the congratulations of Congress to the People of New Zealand on their Sesquicentennial Year. | International Affairs | 1990-10-25 | 1990-10-27 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 1 | Congratulates the Government and the people of New Zealand during the sesquicentennial of the Treaty of Waitangi (New Zealand's principal founding document) and pays tribute to the 151st anniversary of the United States-New Zealand relationship. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hconres-390 | 101 | hconres | 390 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the European Community should accept Turkey's application for membership in that organization at the next available opportunity. | International Affairs | 1990-10-24 | 1990-10-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the European Community should accept Turkey's request for membership at the next available opportunity and should not defer action on such request until 1993. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-s-3241 | 101 | s | 3241 | A bill entitled the "Iraqi Assets Control Act". | International Affairs | 1990-10-24 | 1990-10-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 5 | Requires the President to: (1) identify those persons engaged in interstate commerce in the United States that are controlled by Iraqi persons; (2) identify property in which transactions have been blocked pursuant to an executive order freezing Iraqi assets; and (3) conduct investigations to determine whether Iraqi control of such entity might impair the national security. Grants the President the authority to: (1) order the seizure of any such property or interest if the President determines that Iraqi control thereof might impair national security and that seizure is in the national interest; and (2) pay U.S. creditors and other holders of obligations for which Iraq has suspended payment or repayment. Directs the President to equitably distribute the funds gained from the liquidated assets among all creditors and other obligation holders, including the U.S. Government. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 101-hconres-388 | 101 | hconres | 388 | To express the Sense of Congress regarding racially offensive remarks by the Justice Minister of Japan. | International Affairs | 1990-10-23 | 1990-10-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5] | MO | D | W000326 | 24 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should request an official apology to all Americans, in particular African Americans, from Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu for the remarks of Justice Minister Seiroku Kajiyama; (2) immediate action should be taken by Kaifu and his administration to combat racist attitudes among Japanese Government and corporate officials and to engage in an educational initiative to enhance the understanding of the Japanese people regarding the positive elements of multiethnic and multiracial societies; (3) the Government of Japan should demand of its officials the highest level of respect for the diverse peoples of the world; and (4) the President should request Kajiyama's resignation. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hjres-679 | 101 | hjres | 679 | Expressing the sense of the Congress recognizing Hungary's successful transition to democracy. | International Affairs | 1990-10-23 | 1990-10-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-40] | CA | R | C000830 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Republic of Hungary is successfully making a peaceful transition from socialist dictatorship to Western democracy; and (2) the Hungarian Parliament is dedicated to the principles of human rights and free markets and the Hungarian Government fully desires to integrate the country into the free world of nations. Declares that, upon Hungary's withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact and the final withdrawal of Soviet troops from Hungarian territory (scheduled for June 1991), Hungary will have regained its freedom from Soviet influence and should no longer be considered a socialist, one-party state, but a representative democracy. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-sconres-154 | 101 | sconres | 154 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the crisis created by Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait must be addressed and resolved on its own terms separately from other conflicts in the region. | International Affairs | 1990-10-23 | 1990-10-23 | Submitted in the Senate and held at the desk by unanimous consent. Pursuant to the order of 10/23/90. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the crisis created by Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait must be addressed and resolved separately from other conflicts in the region; and (2) the President should continue to resist any effort to link such crisis with the Arab-Israeli conflict. | 2021-07-01T15:00:16Z | |
| 101-hr-5892 | 101 | hr | 5892 | Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-10-22 | 1990-10-23 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13] | MI | D | C000919 | 0 | Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1990 - Title I: Enterprise for the Americas Facility - Establishes in the Department of the Treasury the Enterprise for the Americas Facility to support improvement in the lives of the people of Latin America and the Caribbean through market-oriented reforms and economic growth with actions to promote debt reduction, investment reforms, and community based conservation and sustainable use of the environment. Makes eligible for Facility benefits Latin American or Caribbean countries that: (1) have in effect, received approval for, or are making progress toward, specified International Monetary Fund arrangements and structural or sectoral adjustment loans from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the International Development Association; (2) have put in place major investment reforms in conjunction with an Inter-American Development Bank loan or are implementing or making progress toward an open investment regime; and (3) have agreed with commercial bank lenders on a financing program for debt or debt service reduction. Title II: Debt Reduction - Authorizes the President to reduce the amount owed to the United States (as a result of concessional loans made pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or predecessor foreign economic assistance legislation) by any country eligible for Facility benefits. Declares that this title supersedes specified provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1975 concerning repayments of loans outstanding after September 19, 1966, and the settlement of debts owed to the United States. Sets forth requirements with respect to the exchange of obligations, repayment of principal, and interest on new obligations issued by beneficiary countries. Title III: Enterprise for the Americas Environmental Funds - Requires beneficiary countries that enter into Environmental Framework Agreements to establish Enterprise for the Americas Environmental Funds. A… | 2025-08-26T17:25:23Z | |
| 101-hr-5902 | 101 | hr | 5902 | Non-Proliferation Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-10-22 | 1990-10-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] | CA | D | S000810 | 0 | Non-Proliferation Act of 1990 - Requires the President to prohibit the importation of products from foreign persons that: (1) export nuclear materials and equipment or sensitive nuclear technology in violation of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978; or (2) export nuclear explosive items which are controlled under the Export Administration Act of 1979, the Arms Export Control Act, or the Military Technology Control Regime. Requires the President to impose similar sanctions against other entities that are under the control of such foreign person. Requires the President to make annual determinations with respect to foreign persons engaged in the export of such items. Authorizes the President to waive imposition of such sanctions if a specified certification is submitted to the Congress. Authorizes any U.S. person to file a petition with the President requesting an investigation to be conducted to determine whether sanctions are needed. Authorizes the President to issue an advisory opinion to persons with respect to whether their activities should be subject to such sanctions. | 2025-08-26T17:29:01Z | |
| 101-hr-5887 | 101 | hr | 5887 | To require that the House and Senate delegations of the United States group of the North Atlantic Assembly each have two co-chairmen, who shall be members of different political parties. | International Affairs | 1990-10-21 | 1990-10-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24] | NY | R | S000675 | 5 | Revises membership requirements with respect to U.S. participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization parliamentary conferences to require: (1) both the House of Representatives and Senate delegations to such conferences to have two co-chairmen who are members of different political parties; and (2) at least one of the members from each delegation to be a member from the House Committee on Foreign Affairs or the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, as appropriate. Revises requirements with respect to the appointment of the Secretary of the delegations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-s-3225 | 101 | s | 3225 | A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for publication of a thorough, accurate, and reliable documentary record of major United States foreign policy activities through the "Foreign Relations of the United States" historical series of the Department of State. | International Affairs | 1990-10-20 | 1990-10-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 3 | Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to set forth provisions concerning the "Foreign Relations of the United States" historical series, a documentary record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and diplomatic activity. Requires all Federal agencies engaged in foreign policy to develop procedures for their historical offices to coordinate with the Department of State's Office of the Historian in selecting materials for inclusion in the series. Directs the Advisory Committee on the Foreign Relations of the United States Historical Series for the Department of State to review and make recommendations concerning the documents to be included. Requires selected documents to be submitted for declassification review. Directs Federal agencies, if a document is not declassifiable because of a need to protect sources, methods, or sensitive national security information, to make deletions in the text to make the document declassifiable. Requires Federal agencies, if the meaning of a document is so altered by such deletions that it would be misleading, to prepare an unclassified summary of the document. Sets forth congressional reporting requirements for agencies that refuse to prepare declassified documents or unclassified summaries. Establishes the Advisory Committee on the Foreign Relations of the United States Historical Series for the Department of State. Authorizes the Advisory Committee to approve the withholding of a document or a portion of a document from publication in the historical series if necessary to: (1) avoid publication of matters which would impede current diplomatic negotiations or official activities of the U.S. Government; or (2) condense the record and avoid repetition of details. Directs the Secretary of State to ensure that the historical series shall be published within 30 years after the events documented. Requires all Department of State documents to be automatically declassified 30 years after the events documented and made available to the public at the National Arch… | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hconres-385 | 101 | hconres | 385 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding human rights violations against the ethnic Albanian minority in southern Yugoslavia. | International Affairs | 1990-10-19 | 1990-10-23 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 2 | Condemns the use of force in the Kosovo province of Yugoslavia by any party. Urges ethnic Albanians to continue showing restraint and pursuing peaceful and democratic avenues for resolution of problems in Kosovo. Urges the Government of Serbia to abandon policies which exacerbate the ethnic crisis in southern Yugoslavia, to refrain from violence and the threat or use of force, and to engage in peaceful dialogue with representatives of the Albanian Democratic Alliance Movement. Urges the Governments of the Republics of Slovenia and Croatia to meet their financial commitments to Kosovo and to remain engaged in working to resolve Kosovo's grave economic conditions. Commends the Yugoslav Government and Prime Minister Markovic for efforts to mediate between the Slavic minorities and ethnic Albanians in Kosovo, for condemning violence, and pledging to investigate all human rights abuses. Urges the Federal Government and the Prime Minister to increase efforts to reestablish a constructive dialogue. Requests the President to express, to the highest levels of the Yugoslav Government, congressional concerns about the situation in Kosovo. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hr-5855 | 101 | hr | 5855 | Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-10-18 | 1990-10-23 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 10 | Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1990 - Title I: Enterprise for the Americas Facility - Establishes in the Department of the Treasury the Enterprise for the Americas Facility to support improvement in the lives of the people of Latin America and the Caribbean through market-oriented reforms and economic growth with actions to promote debt reduction, investment reforms, and community based conservation and sustainable use of the environment. Makes eligible for Facility benefits Latin American or Caribbean countries that: (1) have in effect, received approval for, or are making progress toward, specified International Monetary Fund arrangements and structural or sectoral adjustment loans from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the International Development Association; (2) have put in place major investment reforms in conjunction with an Inter-American Development Bank loan or are implementing or making progress toward an open investment regime; and (3) have agreed with commercial bank lenders on a financing program for debt or debt service reduction. Title II: Debt Reduction - Authorizes the President to reduce the amount owed to the United States (as a result of concessional loans made pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or predecessor foreign economic assistance legislation) by any country eligible for Facility benefits. Declares that this title supersedes specified provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the International Development and Food Assistance Act of 1975 concerning repayments of loans outstanding after September 19, 1966, and the settlement of debts owed to the United States. Sets forth requirements with respect to the exchange of obligations, repayment of principal, and interest on new obligations issued by beneficiary countries. Title III: Enterprise for the Americas Environmental Funds - Requires beneficiary countries that enter into Environmental Framework Agreements to establish Enterprise for the Americas Environmental Funds. A… | 2025-08-26T17:27:34Z | |
| 101-hjres-674 | 101 | hjres | 674 | To prohibit the proposed sales to Saudia Arabia of M1A2 tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles, APACHE helocopters, and PATRIOT guided missile units that were reported to the Congress on September 27, 1990. | International Affairs | 1990-10-17 | 1990-10-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. | House | Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] | WI | D | O000007 | 90 | Prohibits the proposed sales to Saudi Arabia of armored vehicles (including M1A2 tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles), AH-64 APACHE attack helicopters, PATRIOT guided missile units, and related defense articles and services, that were reported to the Congress pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act on September 27, 1990. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hres-514 | 101 | hres | 514 | To commend the Government of Taiwan for taking steps to protect certain species of dolphins and to encourage further conservation efforts. | International Affairs | 1990-10-17 | 1990-10-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1] | HI | R | S000014 | 1 | Commends Taiwan for its development of coastal marine mammal protection measures. Encourages Taiwan to: (1) expedite the cessation of large-scale driftnet fishing and other practices destructive to dolphins; (2) add all coastal cetaceans, including false killer whales, to the list of protected species under the Wildlife Conservation Act of 1989 and rigorously enforce such Act; and (3) continue to work with other countries and conservation organizations to aid in the conservation of all natural resources. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-s-3212 | 101 | s | 3212 | Industrial Development for Eastern Europe Foundation Act | International Affairs | 1990-10-17 | 1990-10-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] | CT | D | L000304 | 0 | Industrial Development for Eastern Europe Foundation Act - Establishes the Industrial Development for Eastern Europe Foundation. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should negotiate with foreign nations for participation by such nations in carrying out the Foundation's activities. Declares that the purposes of the Foundation are to: (1) promote and support joint, nondefense, industrial research and development activities of benefit to the nations involved with the Foundation; (2) develop nondefense high technology industry in such nations; (3) aid in the modernization of such nations' economies by helping them create a more sophisticated manufacturing base; and (4) help such nations become economically viable by providing benefits to their industrial sector. Requires the Foundation to support research and development activities which: (1) involve applied science activities through which an innovation becomes a commercial product; and (2) assist with product engineering and manufacturing start up. Provides that projects shall be supported through direct investment and joint ventures. Permits technology and products developed as a result of the Foundation's work to be freely transferable among nations participating in a project. Declares that more than one Foundation member nation must participate in a project. Sets forth provisions concerning the Foundation's Board of Governors. Requires the Board to consist of: (1) the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of the Treasury; and (2) a representative from the Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and the national science foundation from the governments of Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia. Makes other East European countries eligible for membership in the Foundation whenever the Board determines that such countries have made progress toward marketization and democratization and are not in violation of specified human rights provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Creat… | 2025-08-26T17:26:17Z | |
| 101-hjres-669 | 101 | hjres | 669 | To salute and congratulate the people of Poland as they commemorate the two-hundreth anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution on May 3, 1991. | International Affairs | 1990-10-16 | 1990-11-07 | Became Public Law No: 101-532. | House | Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] | MA | R | C000709 | 225 | Salutes and congratulates the people of Poland as they commemorate the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution on May 3, 1991. Directs the Library of Congress to commemorate the anniversary with appropriate ceremonies. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hconres-383 | 101 | hconres | 383 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the President and the Secretary of State should personally intervene with the President and the Foreign Minister of the Soviet Union to secure permission for Anatoly Genis to leave the Soviet Union without further delay to be reunited with his family. | International Affairs | 1990-10-11 | 1990-10-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] | NY | D | M000590 | 62 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President and Secretary of State should personally intervene with the Soviet President and Foreign Minister to secure permission for Anatoly Genis to emigrate from the Soviet Union without further delay to reunite with his family. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hr-5819 | 101 | hr | 5819 | To amend title 28, United States Code, relating to jurisdictional immunities of foreign states, to grant the jurisdiction of the courts of the United States in certain cases involving tortious conduct occurring in a foreign state. | International Affairs | 1990-10-11 | 1990-10-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] | FL | D | S000586 | 0 | Amends the Federal judicial code to make an exception to the jurisdictional immunity of a foreign state in any case in which money damages are sought against such state for personal injury or death, or damage to or loss of property, of a U.S. citizen employed by such state, occurring in such state, and caused by the tortious act or omission of such state or of any official or employee of such state while acting within the scope of his or her office or employment. Makes an exception to immunity from attachment where the judgment relates to a claim for which the foreign state is not immune by virtue of such provision, regardless of whether the property is or was connected with the activity, act, or omission upon which the claim is based. Specifies that property located in the United States of an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state engaged in commercial activity in this country shall not be immune from attachment or execution if the judgment relates to a claim for which the agency or instrumentality is not immune, regardless of whether the property is or was involved in the activity, act, or omission upon which the claim is based. | 2021-07-01T14:57:47Z | |
| 101-s-3190 | 101 | s | 3190 | War Prevention and Arms Transfer Control Act | International Affairs | 1990-10-11 | 1990-10-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] | AZ | R | M000303 | 1 | War Prevention and Arms Transfer Control Act - Directs the President to report annually to the Congress on: (1) any country that has acquired conventional arms or weapons of mass destruction at levels that threaten world or regional peace or the security of the United States, its allies, or other nonbelligerent countries; (2) any country that has used armed force to carry out an act of aggression against another country or that threatens to use such force or to use a weapon of mass destruction against another country; (3) any country that supports any terrorist organization or that has supported terrorism against the United States, its allies, or other nonbelligerent countries; (4) any country which is the subject of a United Nations or U.S. blockade or embargo or is determined to threaten world peace; (5) any country that has transferred goods or technology that may be used to produce or transfer conventional arms or weapons of mass destruction to any country meeting the previously-listed criteria; (6) the flow of defense articles and technology for military uses to each country meeting such criteria; (7) governments and persons involved in the transfer of such goods or technology; (8) the steps taken to enforce this Act, the success of such steps, and the governments and persons sanctioned or penalized by such steps; and (9) U.S. efforts to persuade other countries to cooperate in halting the transfer of such goods or technology. Prohibits exports to, imports from, American economic or military assistance to, or the extension of nondiscriminatory trade treatment to, any country listed under the President's report. Requires the publication of a list of dual-use items subject to export controls under the Export Administration Act of 1979. Prohibits the U.S. Government, in addition to imposing applicable penalties under the Arms Export Control Act and the Export Administration Act of 1979, from procuring any goods or services from, transferring any technology to, and granting any security clearances to, all U.S. … | 2025-08-26T17:26:54Z | |
| 101-sconres-152 | 101 | sconres | 152 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the establishment of a United States-Canadian commission to preserve and protect the Niagara Falls area. | International Affairs | 1990-10-11 | 1990-10-11 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should negotiate with Canadian officials to enter into a treaty to establish a bilateral commission to preserve and protect the Niagara Falls area. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-sjres-378 | 101 | sjres | 378 | A joint resolution prohibiting the proposed sales to Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and defense services, pursuant to section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act. | International Affairs | 1990-10-11 | 1990-10-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 4 | Prohibits the proposed sales to Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services (including TOW II missile launchers, M1A2 tanks, AH-64 APACHE attack helicopters, and multiple launch rocket systems) described in certifications transmitted to the Congress pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act on September 7, 1990. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hconres-382 | 101 | hconres | 382 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the crisis created by Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait must be addressed and resolved on its own terms separately from other conflicts in the region. | International Affairs | 1990-10-10 | 1990-10-27 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10] | NY | D | S000148 | 45 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the crisis created by Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait must be addressed and resolved separately from other conflicts in the region; and (2) the President should continue to resist any effort to link such crisis with the Arab-Israeli conflict. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hr-5812 | 101 | hr | 5812 | Educational Exchanges Enhancement Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-10-10 | 1990-10-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations. | House | Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3] | MI | D | W000682 | 0 | Educational Exchanges Enhancement Act of 1990 - Provides for an increase in the number of U.S. Information Agency scholarships for foreign and U.S. students and scholars. Makes such scholarships available only to: (1) foreign students and scholars from Eastern European democracies, the Soviet Union, and countries with fewer than 1,000 citizens studying in the United States; (2) students from economic, social, or ethnic backgrounds not represented in the U.S. foreign student population; and (3) U.S. students and scholars for study, research, and teaching in Eastern European democracies, the Soviet Union, and non-European countries. | 2025-08-26T17:27:33Z | |
| 101-sres-335 | 101 | sres | 335 | A resolution to establish the Senate Bipartisan Consultative Group to encourage and facilitate consultation by the President with the Senate regarding Operation Desert Shield and the Persian Gulf crisis. | International Affairs | 1990-10-10 | 1990-10-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 0 | Establishes the Senate Bipartisan Consultative Group (comprised of Senate Majority and Minority Leaders, the chairmen and ranking members of specified committees, and other Members designated by such Leaders) to facilitate deliberations by the Senate and Executive-Legislative consultations on decisions regarding Operation Desert Shield and the Persian Gulf crisis, particularly any decision to use force against Iraq or Iraqi-controlled Kuwait. Calls for the President to meet with such Group weekly regarding: (1) the status of U.S. armed forces deployed in or around the Arabian Peninsula; and (2) the development of U.S. objectives in bringing an end to the Persian Gulf crisis. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-sres-336 | 101 | sres | 336 | A resolution commending the Government of Argentina for its contributions to international efforts to restore peace in the Persian Gulf. | International Affairs | 1990-10-10 | 1990-10-10 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Government of Argentina should be congratulated for its contribution to the international effort to halt Iraqi aggression, enforce economic sanctions, and restore peace to the Persian Gulf region; and (2) President Menem of Argentina should be commended for taking the initiative to demonstrate support in Latin America for such effort. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hconres-380 | 101 | hconres | 380 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the people of the Province of Punjab in India should be given the opportunity to determine its political status. | International Affairs | 1990-10-05 | 1990-10-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] | AS | D | F000010 | 15 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the people of the province of Punjab, India, should have the right to self determination and should be afforded the opportunity to decide their future through a plebiscite sponsored by the United Nations. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 101-sjres-376 | 101 | sjres | 376 | A bill authorizing the deployment and use of United States Armed Forces only to deter aggression by Iraq against Saudi Arabia or pursuant to the authority of the United Nations to enforce economic sanctions against Iraq. | International Affairs | 1990-10-05 | 1990-10-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 0 | Authorizes the President to deploy U.S. armed forces in countries in and around the Arabian peninsula only to: (1) deter and defend the territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia against acts of aggression by Iraq; or (2) enforce any United Nations Security Council resolution regarding economic sanctions against Iraq. Permits any other use of U.S. armed forces that involves hostilities to be undertaken only pursuant to the War Powers Resolution or additional legislation authorizing such activities. Recognizes the President's constitutional duty to protect the lives of U.S. citizens. Requires the President to establish a multilateral chain of command that places U.S. armed forces under the command of the United Nations. Considers the authorization specified under this Act to be an authorization for the use of U.S. armed forces under the War Powers Resolution. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-sres-334 | 101 | sres | 334 | An original resolution reaffirming United States policy regarding the independence of the Baltic States. | International Affairs | 1990-10-05 | 1990-10-10 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Urges the President to ensure that the U.S. ratification of the Treaty on the Final Settlement With Respect to Germany and the affirmation of the borders of a unified Germany which the treaty entails are not construed to imply any compromise of the U.S. determination not to recognize the forceful incorporation of the Baltic States by the Soviet Union. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-sjres-375 | 101 | sjres | 375 | A joint resolution to designate October 30, 1990, as "Refugee Day". | International Affairs | 1990-10-04 | 1990-11-08 | Became Public Law No: 101-544. | Senate | Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN] | MN | R | B000647 | 53 | Designates October 30, 1990, as Refugee Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 101-hconres-378 | 101 | hconres | 378 | To express the sense of Congress regarding racially offensive remarks by the Justice Minister of Japan. | International Affairs | 1990-10-03 | 1990-10-18 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House | Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5] | MO | D | W000326 | 24 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should request an official apology to all Americans, in particular African Americans, from Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu for the remarks of Justice Minister Seiroku Kajiyama; (2) immediate action be taken by Kaifu and his administration to combat racist attitudes among Japanese Government and corporate officials and to engage in an educational initiative to enhance the understanding of the Japanese people regarding the positive elements of multiethnic and multiracial societies; and (3) the President should request Kajiyama's resignation. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 101-hres-493 | 101 | hres | 493 | Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers and calling upon the Senate to expeditiously give its advice and consent to ratification of that convention. | International Affairs | 1990-10-03 | 1990-10-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-20] | NY | D | L000480 | 16 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to ratification of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-s-3148 | 101 | s | 3148 | A bill to condition funding for coproduction with South Korea of the F/A-18 aircraft on receipt by Congress of the relevant Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and to extend the 30-day congressional review period until the MOU is received. | International Affairs | 1990-10-02 | 1990-10-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000366 | 9 | Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for the export, or the licensing for export, to South Korea of technology for the coproduction of F/A-18 aircraft until at least 30 days after the Congress has received a specified memorandum of understanding. Provides for an extension of the congressional review period until the President transmits such memorandum to the Congress. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hr-5762 | 101 | hr | 5762 | Caribbean Regional Development Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-10-01 | 1990-10-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13] | MI | D | C000919 | 1 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to implement the Caribbean Regional Development Act of 1990. Sets forth U.S. policy with respect to development and economic assistance for the Caribbean. Provides that priority in providing development assistance should be given to supporting indigenous democratic Caribbean institutions that represent and benefit the poor. Requires priority in the allocation of assistance to the Caribbean to be given to: (1) increased food production; (2) rural development; (3) community-based agro-industries; (4) small- and medium-sized farm and manufacturing enterprises; (5) the expansion of tourism; (6) regional integration; (7) the upgrading of technical and managerial skills; (8) support for renewable natural resources; (9) private sector development; (10) democratic development and the administration of justice; and (11) human services and human resources development. Directs the President, in providing assistance to a Caribbean country, to take into account whether the government of such country has failed to protect worker rights and is taking steps to implement laws that demonstrate advancement in providing such rights. Prohibits the Agency for International Development (AID) from providing assistance for the use of any substance in a Caribbean country if such use is prohibited under the country's or U.S. public health laws. Declares that AID should ensure the active participation of women in the development process. States that AID should: (1) take into account the perspectives of the poor in the development process; and (2) monitor socioeconomic conditions in the Caribbean and the effect of U.S. assistance on such conditions. | 2025-08-26T17:26:35Z | |
| 101-hconres-376 | 101 | hconres | 376 | To salute and congratulate the people of Poland as they commemorate the two-hundreth anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution on May 3, 1991. | International Affairs | 1990-09-28 | 1990-10-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials. | House | Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] | MA | R | C000709 | 1 | Salutes and congratulates the people of Poland as they commemorate the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution on May 3, 1991. Directs the Library of Congress to commemorate the anniversary with appropriate ceremonies. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 101-sconres-147 | 101 | sconres | 147 | A concurrent resolution supporting the actions taken by the President with respect to Iraqi aggression against Kuwait. | International Affairs | 1990-09-28 | 1990-10-03 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 7 | Approves the leadership of the President in pursuing the passage of specified United Nations Security Council resolutions which call for: (1) the immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait; (2) the restoration of Kuwait's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity; (3) the release and safe passage of foreign nationals held hostage by Iraq; (4) the imposition of economic sanctions against Iraq; and (5) the maintenance of international peace and security in the Persian Gulf region. Supports continued action by the President to deter Iraqi aggression and to protect American lives and interests in the region. Calls on all nations to strengthen the enforcement of the United Nations imposed sanctions against Iraq and to provide assistance for those adversely affected by such sanctions and to refugees fleeing Kuwait and Iraq. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-sconres-148 | 101 | sconres | 148 | A concurrent resolution in opposition to the President's proposal to forgive the military assistance debt to the United States by the Government of Egypt. | International Affairs | 1990-09-28 | 1990-09-28 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 0 | Declares that: (1) the President shall withdraw his request for authority to forgive the military assistance debts owed to the United States by the Egyptian Government; (2) if the President fails to withdraw that request, the Congress should reject it; (3) the President should seek the assistance of other countries in providing debt relief for Egypt; and (4) the President should develop a plan for the sharing of the costs and responsibilities of checking Iraq's aggression. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hjres-658 | 101 | hjres | 658 | United States Policy on Iraqi Aggression Resolution | International Affairs | 1990-09-27 | 1990-10-02 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 38 | United States Policy on Iraqi Aggression Resolution - Sets forth objectives with respect to U.S. policy in the Persian Gulf. Declares that the United States and the international community must continue to oppose Iraq's armed aggression against Kuwait. States that the United States and the international community should: (1) continue to condemn Iraq for aggression and specified human rights and terrorist offenses; and (2) hold Iraq and its leaders accountable for such actions. Supports the deployment of U.S. armed forces to the Persian Gulf region and expresses appreciation to such forces. Commends the President for his efforts to promote international consensus and cooperation in response to the Persian Gulf crisis. Declares that the United States should continue to: (1) strengthen the international consensus against Iraq's aggression; (2) obtain additional military forces and increased financial assistance from other nations in support of multinational forces deployed in the Persian Gulf; and (3) obtain international assistance for nations that have suffered financial losses as a result of support for the United Nations trade embargo against Iraq and international humanitarian assistance for foreign nationals who have fled Iraq and Kuwait. States that the United States should continue to: (1) seek international consensus to contain Iraq's conventional, chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs and stop the export to Iraq of dual use technology and military components; (2) seek international consensus to address regional problems of arms proliferation and ensure that conventional weapons transfers to the region reflect legitimate security needs of the recipient nation; (3) maintain Israel's economic well-being and military advantage in the Middle East and achieve an Arab-Israeli peace settlement; and (4) promote respect for human rights and support the development of democratic institutions throughout such region. Commends the United Nations and the United Nations Security Coun… | 2025-08-26T17:24:21Z | |
| 101-s-3111 | 101 | s | 3111 | A bill to urge and request the President to initiate negotiations with certain foreign nations relating to increasing the burden shared by such nations for the protection of the military and security interests of such nations. | International Affairs | 1990-09-26 | 1990-09-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 0 | Directs the President to identify for the Congress each nation that: (1) is a U.S. ally; (2) has a sufficiently strong economy to support increased expenditures for defense and security purposes; (3) has defense and security interests that are being protected by any component of the U.S. armed forces deployed outside the United States; and (4) in the year preceding such identification, has expended a percentage of its gross national product for the protection of such interests that is disproportionately small in relation to existing threats to such interests. Urges and requests the President to initiate negotiations with the governments of such nations to obtain a commitment from such governments to increase expenditures for defense and security interests. Considers a nation to have increased such expenditures if the nation: (1) increases the percentage of the gross national product attributable to the protection of such interests; (2) provides assistance to support U.S. or multilateral armed forces protecting such nation; or (3) reimburses the United States for costs incurred by the U.S. armed forces in protecting such interests. Prohibits funds appropriated for the Department of Defense after October 1, 1991, from being obligated for the support of any component of the U.S. armed forces serving in such a nation unless the President has initiated negotiations with such nation. Authorizes the President, if such negotiations are unsuccessful, to impose sanctions upon such a nation. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hjres-656 | 101 | hjres | 656 | War Powers Compliance Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-09-25 | 1990-10-15 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] | OR | D | D000191 | 3 | War Powers Compliance Act of 1990 - Directs the President to report, within 48 hours after enactment of this resolution, to the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate on the continued use of U.S. armed forces in Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf region. Requires such report to set forth: (1) the size, and estimated duration of the use of, the force required in such region; (2) the President's goals for the continued use of the armed forces in such region; and (3) the steps the President is taking to secure greater military and economic participation by nations in the region, U.S. allies, and members of the United Nations Security Council to end the threat of Iraqi aggression. Deems such report to be a report submitted pursuant to the War Powers Resolution. | 2025-08-26T17:28:11Z | |
| 101-hres-476 | 101 | hres | 476 | Urging the President to submit the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women to the Senate for its advice and consent to ratification. | International Affairs | 1990-09-25 | 1990-10-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] | PA | D | Y000014 | 39 | Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the full realization of the rights of women is vital and the President should seek the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women adopted by the United Nations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-sjres-370 | 101 | sjres | 370 | A joint resolution to express the sense of the Congress with regard to eradicating world hunger in the 1990s. | International Affairs | 1990-09-25 | 1990-09-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should work with other nations, agencies, and private voluntary organizations to overcome hunger in the 1990's by supporting efforts to: (1) eliminate deaths from famine through a commitment to humanitarian food aid, the expansion of famine prevention systems, and efforts to provide safe passage of food in areas of armed conflict; (2) reduce by 50 percent chronic hunger among the world's poorest people; (3) decrease by 50 percent malnutrition among women and children through efforts to enhance child survival and to reduce nutritional anemia in women; and (4) eradicate major nutritional deficiency diseases by providing vitamin A to prevent blindness and death and by providing iodine to prevent goiter and cretinism. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hjres-653 | 101 | hjres | 653 | Designating October 30, 1990, as "Refugee Day". | International Affairs | 1990-09-24 | 1990-10-25 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 37 | Designates October 30, 1990, as Refugee Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 101-hres-474 | 101 | hres | 474 | Calling for an international investigation of, and the prosecution of those responsible for, Iragi war crimes against foreign nationals. | International Affairs | 1990-09-24 | 1990-10-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] | IN | D | V000108 | 13 | Urges the President to seek the establishment by the United Nations of: (1) a war crimes commission to investigate Iraq's actions against foreign nationals following its invasion of Kuwait; and (2) an international tribunal before which those responsible for Iraqi war crimes against foreign nationals can be prosecuted for their actions. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-s-3101 | 101 | s | 3101 | Foreign Representation Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-09-24 | 1990-09-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC] | SC | D | H000725 | 1 | Foreign Representation Act of 1990 - Title I: Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 - Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to provide that a foreign principal shall be considered to control a person in major part if such principal holds at least 50 percent equitable ownership in such person. Replaces references to: (1) "agent" with "representative"; and (2) "propaganda" with "promotional material." Requires representatives of foreign principals engaging in private and nonpolitical activities who are relying on exemptions to registration requirements to notify the Attorney General. Prescribes civil penalties for violations concerning registration statements. Grants administrative law judges subpoena power in conducting investigations with respect to such violations. Establishes within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice a section to enforce the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, provisions of the Federal criminal code added by this Act, and all other laws relating to lobbying activities in the United States. Title II: Chapter 11 of Title 18, United States Code - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the President, Vice President, specified Federal officials and members of the uniformed services, and Members of the Congress, for specified time periods after such persons' service as officials has ceased, to act as agents or attorneys for compensation, in matters in which the United States is a party or has a direct and substantial interest, for: (1) a foreign government or political party; (2) a person outside of the United States, unless such person is a U.S. citizen; or (3) a combination of persons organized under the laws of, or having its principal place of business in, a foreign country. Makes such prohibition inapplicable to the extent such official is engaging only in: (1) the soliciting or collecting of funds to be used for specified humanitarian assistance; (2) activities in furtherance of religious, charitable, scholastic, or scientific pursuits or of the … | 2025-08-26T17:24:14Z | |
| 101-hr-5690 | 101 | hr | 5690 | Radio Free China Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-09-21 | 1990-10-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] | IL | R | P000444 | 14 | Radio Free China Act of 1990 - Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to authorize funds made available to RFE/RL, Incorporated, to be used for radio broadcasting to China. Designates such broadcasts as Radio Free China. | 2025-08-26T17:25:04Z | |
| 101-hconres-372 | 101 | hconres | 372 | To express the sense of Congress that operations of the Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf should be conducted under the jurisdiction of a United Nations command, and that Congress must approve any offensive military action against Iraq. | International Affairs | 1990-09-19 | 1990-10-09 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] | FL | D | B000371 | 22 | Approves of the initial U.S. response to the invasion of Kuwait. Expresses support for necessary actions to maintain Saudi Arabia's borders and to protect U.S. armed forces. Declares that any offensive action taken against Iraq must be explicitly approved by the Congress before such action may be initiated. Urges that the U.S.-led allied military activity in the Persian Gulf be transformed into a United Nations (UN) police action with U.S. participation, through the establishment of a UN command. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hconres-373 | 101 | hconres | 373 | In opposition to the President's proposal to forgive the military assistance debt owed to the Unites States by the Government of Egypt. | International Affairs | 1990-09-19 | 1990-10-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. | House | Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] | ND | D | D000432 | 26 | Declares that: (1) the President should withdraw his request for authority to forgive the military assistance debts owed to the United States by the Egyptian Government; (2) if the President fails to withdraw that request, the Congress should reject it; and (3) the President should develop a plan for the sharing of the costs and responsibilities of checking Iraq's aggression. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hconres-374 | 101 | hconres | 374 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi leaders. | International Affairs | 1990-09-19 | 1990-10-09 | Executive Comment Requested from State. | House | Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] | PA | R | W000268 | 25 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in the event of hostilities between the United States and Iraq, it shall be U.S. policy to pursue Saddam Hussein and others determined responsible for acts against foreign civilians and diplomats held against their will in Kuwait and Iraq in violation of international law by seeking their prosecution and punishment as war criminals under the auspices of an international tribunal. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hr-5678 | 101 | hr | 5678 | To direct the Secretary of State, together with the Attorney General, to enter into negotiations with other countries to provide for the incarceration in those countries of illegal aliens in the United States imprisoned for Federal offenses. | International Affairs | 1990-09-19 | 1990-10-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and International Law. | House | Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1] | RI | R | M000015 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of State, together with the Attorney General, to enter into negotiations with any country for an agreement to provide for the incarceration in such country (for the duration of a prison term to which the individual was sentenced in the United States) of any individual who: (1) is a national of such country; (2) is an illegal alien in the United States or on the basis of conviction of a Federal or State criminal offense, is subject to deportation; and (3) is incarcerated in a Federal prison facility for a Federal criminal offense. Requires the Secretary to give priority to negotiating with a country if the number of individuals who are nationals of such country represent a large percentage of individuals meeting such criteria. Permits such agreements to provide for the contribution of U.S. funds to a country for the construction of prison facilities for individuals transferred from the United States or for other expenses incurred in imprisoning such individuals. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hres-467 | 101 | hres | 467 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become a party to appropriate international conventions providing for the recognition and enforcement across national boundaries of decisions concerning maintenance obligations. | International Affairs | 1990-09-18 | 1990-10-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1] | CT | D | K000118 | 53 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become a party to an international convention providing for the recognition and enforcement across national boundaries of decisions concerning maintenance obligations, such as child support. Urges: (1) the Secretary of State to determine whether international conventions relevant to maintenance obligations are appropriate for U.S. ratification; (2) the President to promptly submit any such convention to the Senate for advice and consent; and (3) the Senate to act expeditiously with respect to any convention so submitted. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hres-465 | 101 | hres | 465 | Congratulating President Vassiliou, the government, and the people of Cyprus on the thirtieth anniversary of independence. | International Affairs | 1990-09-17 | 1990-10-01 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18] | MI | R | B000890 | 1 | Congratulates Cyprus on the 30th anniversary of its independence. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue its support of the United Nations Secretary General in his efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-s-3063 | 101 | s | 3063 | A bill to take additional measures to strengthen economic sanctions against Iraq. | International Affairs | 1990-09-17 | 1990-09-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 3 | Authorizes the President to: (1) restrict the importation of products from countries that do not comply with the U.N. economic sanctions against Iraq; and (2) make payments from U.S.-held Iraqi property to U.S. creditors and U.S. nationals. Directs the President to utilize U.S. export promotion programs to minimize the effects of such sanctions on U.S. exporters. | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 101-s-3064 | 101 | s | 3064 | Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-09-17 | 1990-09-27 | Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Enterprise for the Americas Initiative Act of 1990 - Title I: Provisions Relating to the Enterprise for the Americas Investment Fund at the Inter-American Development Bank - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to contribute a grant to the Enterprise for the Americas Investment Fund to be administered by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Fund to: (1) provide grants to advance market-oriented policy initiatives and reforms to encourage investment in Latin America and the Caribbean; and (2) finance technical assistance for privatizing government-owned industries, business infrastructure, and worker training and education programs. Permits the Secretary to seek contributions to the Fund from other countries. Title II: Enterprise for the Americas Facility - Establishes in the Department of the Treasury the Enterprise for the Americas Facility to support market-oriented reform and economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean to promote debt reduction, investment reforms, and environmental protection. Makes eligible for such benefits Latin American or Caribbean countries that: (1) have in effect or have received approval for specified International Monetary Fund arrangements and structural or sectoral adjustment loans from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development or the International Development Association; (2) have put in place major investment reforms in conjunction with an IDB loan or are implementing an open investment regime; and (3) have agreed with commercial bank lenders on a financing program for debt or debt service reduction. Title III: Debt Reduction - Authorizes the President to reduce the amount owed to the United States (as a result of assistance made pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954) by any country eligible for Facility benefits. Sets forth requirements with respect to the exchange of obligations, repayment of principal, and interest on new ob… | 2025-08-26T17:28:46Z | |
| 101-sconres-146 | 101 | sconres | 146 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should pay its outstanding debt to the United Nations. | International Affairs | 1990-09-14 | 1990-09-14 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 7 | Declares that the United States should promptly pay its outstanding debt to the United Nations. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-sres-324 | 101 | sres | 324 | A resolution congratulating President Vassiliou, the government, and the people of Cyprus on the thirtieth anniversary of independence. | International Affairs | 1990-09-14 | 1990-10-04 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | Congratulates Cyprus on the 30th anniversary of its independence. Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue its support of the United Nations Secretary General in his efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hconres-370 | 101 | hconres | 370 | Commending President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. | International Affairs | 1990-09-13 | 1990-09-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] | UT | D | O000156 | 17 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that President Mubarak of Egypt should be commended for: (1) his efforts to effect a peaceful resolution of the Persian Gulf crisis prior to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait; (2) his leadership in mobilizing a multinational Arab force for the defense of Saudi Arabia; and (3) his efforts to secure both the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait and the restoration of Kuwaiti sovereignty. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hr-5609 | 101 | hr | 5609 | Central American Democracy and Development Act | International Affairs | 1990-09-13 | 1990-09-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 0 | Central American Democracy and Development Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) encourage and support the Central American countries in efforts to build democracy, restore peace, establish respect for human rights, expand economic opportunities, and improve living conditions; (2) support and encourage dialogue as the proper means of resolving armed conflicts in Central America; (3) assist in, and secure greater international support for, the recommendations of the International Commission on Central American Recovery and Development; (4) participate in, and contribute to, the United Nations Development Programme for its Special Plan of Economic Cooperation for Central America; (5) help organize a partnership among donor countries and the Central American countries to provide a means of mobilizing resources and promoting a forum for dialogue about issues of development, democracy, social justice, and human rights; and (6) support and promote the President's proposed Enterprise for the Americas Initiative to assist Central American countries in opening their economies and managing their foreign debt. Requires the United States, if requested by the governments of Central America, to provide assistance for the development of the Central American Development Coordination Commission. | 2025-08-26T17:27:05Z | |
| 101-s-3041 | 101 | s | 3041 | Central American Democracy and Development Act | International Affairs | 1990-09-13 | 1990-09-14 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 825. | Senate | Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC] | NC | D | S000055 | 23 | Central American Democracy and Development Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to: (1) encourage and support the Central American countries in efforts to build democracy, restore peace, establish respect for human rights, expand economic opportunities, and improve living conditions; (2) support and encourage dialogue as the proper means of resolving armed conflicts in Central America; (3) assist in, and secure greater international support for, the recommendations of the International Commission on Central American Recovery and Development; (4) participate in, and contribute to, the United Nations Development Programme for its Special Plan of Economic Cooperation for Central America; (5) help organize a partnership among donor countries and the Central American countries to provide a means of mobilizing resources and promoting a forum for dialogue about issues of development, democracy, social justice, and human rights; and (6) support and promote the President's proposed Enterprise for the Americas Initiative to assist Central American countries in opening their economies and managing their foreign debt. Requires the United States, if requested by the governments of Central America, to provide assistance for the development of the Central American Development Coordination Commission. | 2025-08-26T17:25:14Z | |
| 101-hr-5597 | 101 | hr | 5597 | Aid for Trade Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-09-12 | 1990-10-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, Finance, Trade, and Monetary Policy. | House | Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] | OK | R | I000024 | 0 | Aid for Trade Act of 1990 - Title I: Use of Foreign Assistance Funds - Allocates specified percentages of bilateral economic assistance for FY 1992 through 1996 for the construction designing, or servicing of capital projects. Restricts use of such assistance, under the Buy American provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to the procurement of U.S. goods and services. Sets forth specified limits on cash transfers of bilateral economic assistance and Economic Support Funds for FY 1992 through 1996. Declares that nothing in this Act is intended to reduce the amount of bilateral economic assistance to least-developed beneficiary developing countries under the Trade Act of 1974. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit the Administrators of Federal agencies, except for specified reasons, from waiving the geographic codes for "United States only" or "United States and least developed countries" with respect to the purchase of goods and services. Requires the Administrator of the Agency for International Development to report annually to the Congress on the number of waivers granted. Title II: Increase in Credit Authority - Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to require the Export-Import Bank to increase for FY 1992 through 1996 its direct loans by 15 percent per year. Authorizes appropriations to the Tied Aid Credit Fund for FY 1992 and 1993. Amends the Trade and Development Enhancement Act of 1983 to authorize appropriations for FY 1992 and 1993 to finance the tied aid credit program. Title III: Eastern Europe Recovery Program - Establishes the Eastern European Loan Guarantee Program to provide guarantees to U.S. lenders and exporters for projects which provide for the export of U.S.-made products and services to Eastern Europe. Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to extend through 1993 the Bank's interest subsidy payment program for payments to commercial lending institutions and other lenders with respect to loans made by such lenders to support the export of U.S. goods and s… | 2025-08-26T17:25:52Z | |
| 101-hconres-368 | 101 | hconres | 368 | Commending the United Nations for its actions with respect to Iraq. | International Affairs | 1990-09-11 | 1990-09-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] | NY | D | W000258 | 10 | Commends: (1) the United Nations for its response to Iraq's armed aggression against Kuwait; (2) the member states of the United Nations Security Council for their work in formulating a coordinated international policy with respect to the Iraqi invasion; and (3) the Bush Administration for its efforts to promote international consensus within the United Nations in response to such crisis. Supports United Nations efforts to promote a peaceful resolution of the conflict. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hr-5567 | 101 | hr | 5567 | International Narcotics Control Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-09-11 | 1990-11-21 | Became Public Law No: 101-623. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 20 | International Narcotics Control Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations for economic and development assistance for FY 1991 for Andean countries under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA). Specifies that up to a specified amount of such economic assistance should be used to provide assistance for Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru for: (1) administration of justice programs; (2) protection of judges, other government officials, and members of the press against narco-terrorist attacks; and (3) training, technical assistance, and equipment for the Office of Special Investigations and the Special Prosecutor for Human Rights in Colombia. Extends authority for administration of justice programs under such Act. Authorizes appropriations for military and law enforcement assistance for Andean countries under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). Conditions such aid on: (1) the country having a democratic government; and (2) the armed forces and law enforcement agencies of the country not engaging in a consistent pattern of gross human rights violations. Specifies: (1) authorized uses of funds for law enforcement (anti-narcotics) training and equipment, subject to certain monetary limitations (but sets forth conditions under which such assistance may be increased); and (2) forms of assistance subject to limitation. Specifies a maximum limitation on the aggregate acquisition cost to the United States of excess defense articles ordered by the President in FY 1991 for delivery to Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru under the FAA. Waives existing grant limitations on the transfer of excess defense articles with respect to such countries in FY 1991 under the FAA and AECA. Authorizes the use of funds from appropriations for military and law enforcement assistance for Andean countries under the AECA to finance the leasing of aircraft under such Act, subject to specified requirements concerning payment of the cost of such leases and reimbursement of the Special Defense Acquisition Fund. Conditions provision of economic and administration o… | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hr-5580 | 101 | hr | 5580 | Iraqi Anti-Aggression and Windfall Confiscation Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-09-11 | 1990-10-01 | Executive Comment Requested from State, Treasury, Commerce. | House | Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] | IN | D | S000294 | 13 | Iraqi Anti-Aggression and Windfall Confiscation Act of 1990 - Authorizes and directs the President to take the following actions with respect to the property and interests in property of the Iraqi Government blocked pursuant to a specified executive order: (1) make all dividends and interest which accrue to such blocked property the property of the United States and transfer such property to the Treasury; and (2) require the Secretary of the Treasury to determine if any account has realized any windfall gain as a result of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and to transfer such amounts to the Treasury. Directs the President to determine whether the property and interest in the property of the Kuwaiti Government and Kuwaiti nationals that was confiscated by the Iraqi Government has been relinquished and returned to the legitimate owners or full restitution has been made. Authorizes the President, if determined that the Iraqi Government has failed to return or make full restitution for such property, to confiscate all property and interest in the blocked property of the Iraqi Government. Makes such confiscated property U.S. property. Authorizes appropriations. Permits the President to waive any of this Act's requirements if it is essential to the U.S. national interests. | 2025-08-26T17:25:31Z | |
| 101-s-3019 | 101 | s | 3019 | Iraqi Embargo Compliance Enforcement Act | International Affairs | 1990-09-11 | 1990-09-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 5 | Iraqi Embargo Compliance Enforcement Act - Prohibits U.S. assistance to any country which is not in compliance with the United Nations-sponsored economic sanctions against Iraq unless the President certifies to the Congress that: (1) it is in the U.S. national interest; (2) such assistance would directly benefit needy people in such country; (3) such assistance would be used to provide humanitarian assistance to refugees in such country; or (4) the government of such country is making a good faith effort to comply with such sanctions. | 2025-08-26T17:27:45Z | |
| 101-hconres-366 | 101 | hconres | 366 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that other countries benefiting from the deployment of United States military forces in Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf region should contribute to the cost of such deployment. | International Affairs | 1990-09-10 | 1990-09-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] | PA | R | R000277 | 28 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) other countries that benefit from a secure supply of Persian Gulf oil or whose sovereignty the United States is committed to upholding should assume a proportionate share of the cost of the deployment of U.S. military forces in Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf region; (2) the Congress supports the President in his effort to request appropriate levels of assistance or reimbursement from such countries to defray deployment costs; and (3) the President should make it an ongoing priority to request such assistance. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hconres-367 | 101 | hconres | 367 | Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning the May 27, 1990, elections in Burma. | International Affairs | 1990-09-10 | 1990-09-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-42] | CA | R | R000409 | 1 | Calls on those controlling the Government of Burma (now known as Myanmar) to: (1) respect the will of the Burmese people by transferring power to the victors of the May 27, 1990, elections; and (2) release all political prisoners. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 101-hjres-645 | 101 | hjres | 645 | Calling for the removal of United States Armed Forces from the Middle East. | International Affairs | 1990-09-05 | 1990-09-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] | TX | D | G000272 | 0 | Declares that: (1) the deployment of U.S. armed forces into certain hostilities in the Middle East is subject to the War Powers Resolution; (2) there has been no declaration of war, specific statutory authorization, or national emergency created by an attack on the United States, its territories, or armed forces justifying the President's deployment of U.S. troops; and (3) this deployment shall terminate no later than October 1, 1990, and all U.S. forces deployed to the Middle East in connection with Operation Desert Shield shall be withdrawn. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-sconres-145 | 101 | sconres | 145 | A concurrent resolution to salute and congratulate the people of Poland as they commemorate the two-hundredth anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution. | International Affairs | 1990-08-04 | 1990-09-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 3 | Salutes and congratulates the people of Poland as they commemorate the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution on May 3, 1991. Directs the Library of Congress to commemorate the anniversary with appropriate ceremonies. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-sres-321 | 101 | sres | 321 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning American policy toward Cambodia. | International Affairs | 1990-08-04 | 1990-08-04 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] | CA | D | C000877 | 6 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the administration's policy revisions toward Cambodia must be accompanied by the following actions if a peaceful settlement to the Cambodian crisis is to be reached: (1) initiating a direct dialogue with the government in Phnom Penh to facilitate a negotiated settlement; (2) pressing China to cease weapons and financial support to the Khmer Rouge; (3) concentrating diplomatic efforts on achieving free and fair elections; and (4) lifting the trade embargo against Cambodia. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-sres-322 | 101 | sres | 322 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding controls by certain European countries on chemicals that are used in the processing of illegal drugs. | International Affairs | 1990-08-04 | 1990-08-04 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] | NV | D | B000993 | 0 | Urges: (1) the European Community's Council of Ministers issue a directive to impose controls as strict as those in U.S. law on precursor and essential chemicals used in the production of clandestinely produced drugs; and (2) England, Finland, France, Holland, Italy, Spain, and West Germany to work with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the International Narcotics Control Board to enact laws as strong as the U.S. chemical diversion laws. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hr-5481 | 101 | hr | 5481 | To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the provision of medical supplies and other humanitarian assistance to the Lithuanian people to alleviate suffering during the current emergency. | International Affairs | 1990-08-03 | 1990-08-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL-20] | IL | D | D000563 | 33 | Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to declare that the Congress recognizes that prompt U.S. assistance is necessary to alleviate the emergency in Lithuania caused by the Soviet blockade. Authorizes the President to provide humanitarian assistance to Lithuania. Directs the Administrator of the Agency for International Development to: (1) furnish such assistance through voluntary relief agencies; and (2) ensure that Lithuanians receive such assistance as soon as possible. Expresses the sense of the Congress that other nations and voluntary relief agencies should respond to the need of the Lithuanian people by providing or facilitating emergency humanitarian assistance. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hres-458 | 101 | hres | 458 | Concerning the normalization of relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. | International Affairs | 1990-08-03 | 1990-08-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-40] | CA | R | C000830 | 12 | Declares that complete normalization of bilateral relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam must remain contingent upon: (1) the release of political and religious prisoners in Vietnam, the cessation of torture and psychological abuse within incarceration facilities, and the end of detentions without trial; (2) the abolition of political reeducation camps; (3) the establishment of an autonomous judiciary and bar association and codified rights for arrestees to appeal and to obtain independent legal representation; (4) the elimination of all prohibitions against organized opposition activity; (5) the repeal of the constitutional guarantee of permanent rule by the communist party; (6) a formal commitment by such party to permit free and open national elections; and (7) an acceptable resolution of all outstanding cases of U.S. military personnel unaccounted for in Southeast Asia. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 101-sconres-144 | 101 | sconres | 144 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need to account as fully as possible for Americans still missing or otherwise unaccounted for in Southeast Asia and to secure the return of Americans who may still be held captive in Southeast Asia. | International Affairs | 1990-08-03 | 1990-08-03 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] | CO | R | A000219 | 1 | Calls for the United States to: (1) continue to give the highest priority to accounting for Americans still missing or unaccounted for in Southeast Asia and to securing the return of Americans still held captive; (2) ensure cooperation with Vietnam and Laos to achieve credible answers for the families of such Americans, including primary-next-of-kin access to all records and information resulting from joint investigations, surveys, and excavations; (3) develop a means of accounting for Americans unaccounted for in Cambodia that is consistent with U.S. efforts to obtain a political settlement to the Cambodian situation; and (4) heighten responsible public awareness of Americans unaccounted for in Southeast Asia through the dissemination of factual data. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-sres-320 | 101 | sres | 320 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding controls by certain European countries on chemicals that are used in the processing of illegal drugs. | International Affairs | 1990-08-03 | 1990-08-03 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] | NV | D | B000993 | 8 | Urges: (1) the European Community's Council of Ministers issue a directive to impose controls as strict as those in U.S. law on precursor and essential chemicals used in the production of clandestinely produced drugs; and (2) England, Finland, France, Holland, Italy, Spain, and West Germany to work with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the International Narcotics Control Board to enact laws as strong as the U.S. chemical diversion laws. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hr-5431 | 101 | hr | 5431 | Sanctions Against Iraq Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-08-02 | 1990-11-17 | See H.R.4653. | House | Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] | FL | D | F000041 | 41 | Sanctions Against Iraq Act of 1990 - Title I: Imposition of Trade Embargo - Sets forth congressional declarations concerning Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Requires the President to inform and consult with the Congress regarding the international crisis caused by such invasion, including U.S. actions. Directs the President to impose the following sanctions against Iraq: (1) blocking of all Iraqi property within the possession or control of the United States; (2) prohibiting the importation of Iraqi goods or services (other than publications); (3) prohibiting the exportation of U.S. goods (including agricultural products) and technology or services, except publications, food, and medical supplies, to Iraq; and (4) prohibiting any transportation involving Iraq or Iraqi persons, vessels, or aircraft. Title II: Additional Sanctions with Respect to Iraq - Sets forth congressional findings with respect to human rights violations by Iraq. Prohibits: (1) the United States from selling any items on the United States Munitions List to Iraq; (2) the issuing of licenses for the export of such items to Iraq; and (3) the issuing of licenses under the Export Administration Act of 1979 for the export to Iraq of chemical or biological agents for the production of chemical or biological weapons. Presumes denial of export license applications for the export of goods or technology: (1) which could enhance the ability of Iraq to support international terrorism; (2) to an end user in such country that is engaged in missile or chemical or biological weapons proliferation activities; or (3) where there is a risk of diversion to weapons proliferation activities. Sets forth a list of specified items for which a license is required to export such items to Iraq. Prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or the Secretary of Commerce from issuing a license for the export of nuclear material or technology to Iraq. Requires the United States to oppose any loan or financial or technical assistance to Iraq by international financial instituti… | 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z | |
| 101-hres-456 | 101 | hres | 456 | Concerning the United States position on environmental protection at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Brazil. | International Affairs | 1990-08-02 | 1990-08-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] | PA | R | W000068 | 0 | Urges the U.S. delegation to the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development and to all preparatory meetings to: (1) seek international agreement on standards for the control of major pollutants; (2) seek international agreement on the need for economic development activities to use innovative technologies to reduce pollution; (3) establish as the official U.S. position that manufacturing sectors of the advanced industrial nations should not be placed at a competitive disadvantage as a result of their countries' environmental standards; (4) establish an international monitoring system to ensure that parties to international environmental protection agreements will be held accountable for implementation; and (5) request the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study which compares the level of technology and research in environmental remediation programs of countries attending the Conference. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-s-2954 | 101 | s | 2954 | El Salvador Military Aid Reduction and Restrictions Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-08-02 | 1990-08-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] | CT | D | D000388 | 27 | El Salvador Military Aid Reduction and Restrictions Act of 1990 - Limits the amount of military assistance for El Salvador for FY 1991. Prohibits the provision of such assistance if the President reports to the Congress that: (1) the Salvadoran Government has declined to participate in negotiations for a permanent settlement and cease-fire to the armed conflict; (2) the Salvadoran Government has failed to support an active role for the United Nations Secretary General in mediating such settlement; (3) the Salvadoran Government has failed to conduct an investigation into, and prosecution of those responsible for, the murders at the University of Central America; (4) the Salvadoran military and security forces are engaging in violent acts against civilians or are failing to control such activities by elements subject to their control; or (5) the Salvadoran Government's representatives are not negotiating in good faith in the United Nations-sponsored negotiations with the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN). Provides for the resumption of such assistance pursuant to a law enacted by the Congress. Withholds 50 percent of military assistance allocated for FY 1990 and 1991 and of unobligated assistance for prior fiscal years. Releases such assistance only if: (1) the FMLN have declined to participate in settlement negotiations or have refused to accept the Secretary General's role in such settlement; (2) the survival of the Salvadoran Government is being jeopardized by FMLN actions; (3) proof exists that the FMLN is continuing to acquire significant shipments of lethal military assistance from outside El Salvador; (4) the FMLN is engaging in violent acts against civilians or is failing to control such activities by elements subject to its control; or (5) the FMLN representatives are not negotiating in good faith in the United Nations-sponsored negotiations with the Salvadoran Government. Prohibits U.S. assistance to El Salvador if the elected head of the government is deposed by military coup or decree. … | 2025-08-26T17:26:38Z | |
| 101-sres-318 | 101 | sres | 318 | A resolution to condemn Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. | International Affairs | 1990-08-02 | 1990-08-02 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 97-0. Record Vote No: 211. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 33 | Commends the President for his initial actions with respect to Iraq. Urges the President to seek the full and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait and to impose: (1) against Iraq unilateral sanctions applicable to countries which engage in a consistent pattern of human rights violations; and (2) a sustained freeze of Iraqi assets and a ban on U.S. exports to Iraq. Urges the President to achieve collective international sanctions against Iraq, to include: (1) a cessation of all arms shipments and military technology to Iraq; (2) a cessation of trade with Iraq and a worldwide freeze on Iraqi and Kuwaiti assets; (3) a suspension of all economic development activities within Iraq; (4) the imposition of a full economic blockade under the United Nations Charter; and (5) additional multilateral actions involving air, sea, or land forces as necessary to maintain or restore international peace or security. | 2021-07-01T15:50:26Z | |
| 101-hres-450 | 101 | hres | 450 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should exercise certain emergency authorities to provide assistance to the Philippines for the relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of areas that suffered damage due to the July 1990 earthquake. | International Affairs | 1990-08-01 | 1990-08-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should exercise certain authorities with respect to emergency and disaster assistance to provide earthquake relief assistance to the Philippines. | 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z | |
| 101-hr-5413 | 101 | hr | 5413 | Radio Free Asia Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-07-31 | 1990-08-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs. | House | Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2] | MD | R | B000392 | 18 | Radio Free Asia Act of 1990 - Amends the Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973 to grant authority to the Board for International Broadcasting to operate a Radio Free Asia broadcasting service for the peoples of Southeast Asia. Revises the composition of the Board to add two additional members to be selected by the President from Americans with a knowledge of the people of Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos. Allows funds made available to Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty to be used by Radio Free Asia. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 to establish Radio Free Asia. Requires the Board to report to the Congress on the desirability of the geographic expansion of funded broadcasts, particularly to Africa and the Middle East. | 2025-08-26T17:25:58Z | |
| 101-hres-445 | 101 | hres | 445 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States goals with respect to Lebanon. | International Affairs | 1990-07-31 | 1990-08-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) support efforts for peace, freedom, and democracy in Lebanon; (2) lend assistance to a new nonpartisan cabinet in Lebanon to oversee the ending of the foreign military presence, obtain international guarantees for free and fair elections, and restore state authority; (3) encourage unity within all branches of the Lebanese Government; (4) support the right of the elected representatives of the Lebanese people to effectuate political reconstruction and reconciliation; (5) extend support to eradicate the narcotics industry and dismantle the drug trafficking network in Lebanon; (6) assist in a political and economic reconstruction of Lebanon that will reinforce constitutional democracy; and (7) commit to an overall assistance program to enable Lebanon to reconstruct an economic, social, and political infrastructure. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hres-446 | 101 | hres | 446 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic of Angola and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola should put humanitarian needs above military goals in their conflict and allow famine relief assistance to be delivered through corridors of safe passage to areas of Angola threatened by famine. | International Affairs | 1990-07-31 | 1990-08-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] | OH | D | H000074 | 26 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Angola and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) should: (1) reaffirm that deprivation of food and medicine will not be used as a weapon in their political and military conflict; (2) agree to free passage arrangements for the safe delivery of relief assistance; (3) enter into discussions with international relief organizations and countries offering famine relief assistance to develop an agreement for the most efficient and cost-effective means of delivering relief supplies; (4) work toward a cessation of hostilities and conclude negotiations aimed at ending the civil war; and (5) encourage other southern African countries to cooperate in the delivery of famine relief supplies. Declares that: (1) the Agency for International Development should participate in and contribute to any famine relief plan consistent with such agreement; and (2) all entities supplying external military support to the Angolan Government or UNITA should promote an end to the war. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-s-2944 | 101 | s | 2944 | International Affairs Authorization Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-07-31 | 1990-10-27 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. | Senate | Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] | RI | D | P000193 | 0 | International Affairs Authorization Act of 1990 - Title I: Support for East European Democracy Act of 1990 (SEED II) - Support for East European Democracy Act of 1990 or SEED II Act - Amends the Support for East European Democracy Act (SEED) Act of 1989 to provide that a country shall be regarded as an eligible Eastern European country if authorities under such Act would assist the emergence or transition of such country from communist rule through the development or strengthening of democratic institutions and a free-market economy. Revises provisions concerning structural adjustment. Authorizes the President to participate in a multilateral program of stabilization assistance for any eligible Eastern European country. Urges the President, in the case of an eligible country for which an international financial institution agreement or program is in effect, to exercise leadership among the Paris Club governments to implement an agreement for: (1) the generous rescheduling of official debt; and (2) reductions of at least 50 percent of the principal on such debt. Authorizes the President, when negotiating a reduction in the government-to-government debt owed by an eligible country, to enter into an agreement with such country whereby a portion of the unforgiven debt shall be made available to the SEED Foundation. Conditions agricultural assistance to Poland on Poland's continued evolution toward pluralism and democracy and implementation of economic reforms. Revises provisions concerning agricultural assistance. Revises provisions concerning debt-for-equity swaps. Includes within the conditions concerning the sale of U.S. debt obligations of an eligible Eastern European country that such obligations may be sold if they will facilitate a debt-for-nature, debt-for-equity, or debt-for-development swap where the debt is exchanged by the new holder for assets needed for development or environmental restoration activities. Declares that the U.S. executive director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) should cons… | 2025-08-26T17:29:22Z | |
| 101-sres-316 | 101 | sres | 316 | A resolution concerning the Interparliamentary Conference on the Global Environment. | International Affairs | 1990-07-31 | 1990-07-31 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] | TN | D | G000321 | 6 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should seek international cooperation on the issues identified at the Interparliamentary Conference on the Global Environment, including: (1) limiting the emissions of greenhouse gases; (2) providing economic assistance to developing countries for environmental protection efforts; (3) developing environmental protection technologies; (4) strengthening the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer; (5) initiating a convention for global forest protection and strengthening the Tropical Forestry Action Plan; (6) establishing a convention on protection of biological diversity; (7) increasing investments in, and commitments to, international family planning; (8) controlling source pollution; (9) recognizing the environmental impacts of trade and development assistance and mitigating adverse impacts; and (10) focusing on environmental protection issues in assistance programs. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hconres-356 | 101 | hconres | 356 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in Kenya. | International Affairs | 1990-07-27 | 1990-08-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11] | CA | D | L000090 | 30 | Condemns: (1) the arrest and detention of Kenyan citizens for the peaceful expression of political views and the recent violence against Kenyan citizens by security forces; and (2) the Kenyan Government's disregard of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Calls upon the Kenyan Government to: (1) end intimidation and harassment of those critical of government policies; and (2) implement safeguards to ensure freedom of the press and independence of the judiciary and to guarantee civil and human rights for individuals detained by the government. Expresses the sense of the Congress that all military and economic support fund assistance to Kenya should be suspended until the Kenyan Government: (1) restores basic human rights and fundamental freedoms; (2) releases persons arrested for the peaceful expression of their views and ends harassment and detention of political opponents and human rights lawyers; and (3) enables the Kenyan people to determine whether they want to pursue a multi-party democratic system. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-hjres-632 | 101 | hjres | 632 | Requesting the President of the United States to negotiate agreements to achieve early prohibition of nuclear explosions. | International Affairs | 1990-07-27 | 1990-08-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. | House | Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1] | CA | D | B000648 | 13 | Declares that the President should: (1) reorder U.S. priorities concerning nuclear weapons to take into account the reduced necessity for nuclear testing and the urgent need for environmental cleanup; (2) convey to the Soviet Union the desire of the United States to resume bilateral nuclear testing talks and agree on a timetable for the early achievement of a verifiable comprehensive test ban; and (3) express to the signatories of the Limited Test Ban Treaty U.S. willingness to pursue negotiations in the conference called to amend the Treaty and provide for such test ban. | 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z | |
| 101-sres-315 | 101 | sres | 315 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should exercise certain emergency authorities to provide for relief, rehabilitation, and rebuilding of affected areas of the Philippines from damage due to the recent earthquake. | International Affairs | 1990-07-27 | 1990-07-27 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | A000069 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should exercise certain authorities with respect to emergency and disaster assistance to transfer funds to provide earthquake damage relief to the Philippines. | 2021-07-01T15:02:31Z | |
| 101-sres-313 | 101 | sres | 313 | A resolution relating to Vladimir Tsivkin. | International Affairs | 1990-07-26 | 1990-08-04 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 16 | Declares that: (1) the Soviet Union's refusal to permit Vladimir Tsivkin to emigrate violates its international obligations and is not in keeping with its recent practice of permitting Soviet Jews to emigrate; and (2) Tsivkin should be granted permission to emigrate. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 101-hr-5363 | 101 | hr | 5363 | United States-Mexico Border Health and Environment Act | International Affairs | 1990-07-25 | 1990-08-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16] | TX | D | C000621 | 17 | United States-Mexico Border Health and Environment Act - Directs the Secretary of State to establish within the Department of State an organizational unit to address health and environmental problems along the U.S.-Mexican border. Requires the President to appoint a Coordinator of Border Health and the Environment to operate such unit. Establishes an Advisory Committee on Border Health and the Environment. Requests the President to direct the Secretary to enter into negotiations with the Government of Mexico to encourage the appointment of a Coordinator of Border Health and the Environment in Mexico for purposes of developing joint solutions and prevention programs regarding health and environmental problems in the area adjacent to the U.S.-Mexican boundary. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T17:25:08Z | |
| 101-s-2909 | 101 | s | 2909 | Nuclear Risk Reduction Act of 1990 | International Affairs | 1990-07-25 | 1990-09-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 0 | Nuclear Risk Reduction Act of 1990 - Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the addition of more nuclear risk reduction measures. Commends the Presidents of the United States and the Soviet Union for their joint statements on the pursuit of additional nuclear confidence-building measures. Urges the President to invite the Soviet Union to conduct reviews and enter into discussions in order to agree on additional roles and functions that could be assigned to the Nuclear Risk Reduction Centers to lessen the risks of the accidental outbreak of nuclear war. Directs the President to submit to the Congress a report assessing additional nuclear risk reduction measures which could be implemented pursuant to the joint statement of June 1, 1990. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 101-hconres-355 | 101 | hconres | 355 | Condemning human rights violations in Guatemala and supporting negotiations to peacefully end the 30-year civil war in that country. | International Affairs | 1990-07-24 | 1990-08-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations. | House | Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8] | PA | D | K000319 | 32 | Condemns political killings and disappearances in Guatemala and the Guatemalan Government's failure to stem human rights abuses. Declares that: (1) Guatemala should not receive military assistance until the government exercises control over the security forces and human rights abuses have ended; and (2) withheld military assistance and economic assistance should be used to support civilian institutions in Guatemala. Calls upon the Guatemalan Government to investigate and bring to justice those implicated in human rights abuses and to appoint a commission to investigate disappearances. Commends President Bush and the Secretary of State for taking specific actions with respect to Guatemala and urges the Bush Administration to continue monitoring human rights in Guatemala. Supports negotiations by the Guatemalan National Reconciliation Commission and the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Union and calls upon the government and the military to facilitate and strengthen this process. | 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z |
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