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| 103-sres-289 | 103 | sres | 289 | A resolution to authorize the President of the Senate to administer the oath of office to the Honorable Fred Thompson of Tennessee. | Congress | 1994-12-01 | 1994-12-01 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15466-15467) | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Authorizes the President of the Senate to administer the oath of office to the Honorable Fred Thompson of Tennessee on December 9, 1994. | 2021-06-02T20:16:00Z | |
| 103-sres-290 | 103 | sres | 290 | A resolution appointing a committee to notify the President concerning the proposed adjournment of the session. | Congress | 1994-12-01 | 1994-12-01 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15467) | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Provides for a committee of Senators to join a similar committee of the House of Representatives to notify the President that the two Houses have completed their business and are ready to adjourn. | 2021-06-02T20:16:00Z | |
| 103-sres-291 | 103 | sres | 291 | A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the Vice President for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. | Congress | 1994-12-01 | 1994-12-01 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15467) | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Thanks the Honorable Al Gore, Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, for the manner in which he has presided over the Senate during the second session of the 103d Congress. | 2021-06-02T20:16:00Z | |
| 103-sres-292 | 103 | sres | 292 | A resolution tendering the thanks of the Senate to the President pro tempore for the courteous, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has presided over the deliberations of the Senate. | Congress | 1994-12-01 | 1994-12-01 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15467) | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Thanks the Honorable Robert C. Byrd, President pro tempore, for the manner in which he presided over the Senate during the second session of the 103d Congress. | 2021-06-02T20:16:01Z | |
| 103-sres-293 | 103 | sres | 293 | A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Majority Leader. | Congress | 1994-12-01 | 1994-12-01 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15467) | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | Thanks the Honorable George J. Mitchell, Senate Majority Leader, for his exemplary leadership during the second session of the 103d Congress. | 2021-06-02T20:16:01Z | |
| 103-sres-294 | 103 | sres | 294 | A resolution to commend the exemplary leadership of the Republican Leader. | Congress | 1994-12-01 | 1994-12-01 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15467) | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 0 | Thanks the Honorable Robert Dole, Senate Republican leader, for his exemplary leadership during the second session of the 103d Congress. | 2021-06-02T20:16:01Z | |
| 103-hr-5293 | 103 | hr | 5293 | Congressional Travel Reform Act | Congress | 1994-11-29 | 1994-11-29 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5] | WI | D | B000177 | 0 | Congressional Travel Reform Act - Requires that travel awards that accrue by reason of official travel of a Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives be used only with respect to official travel. | 2025-08-26T13:51:27Z | |
| 103-hres-585 | 103 | hres | 585 | Authorizing and directing the Speaker to administer the oath of office to the gentleman from Oklahoma, Mr. Steve Largent. | Congress | 1994-11-29 | 1994-11-29 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] | IL | R | M000692 | 0 | Authorizes and directs the Speaker to administer the oath of office to Mr. Steve Largent from Oklahoma. Directs that the question of the final right of Mr. Largent to a seat in the 103rd Congress be referred to the Committee on House Administration. | 2021-06-02T19:16:37Z | |
| 103-hres-586 | 103 | hres | 586 | That Members of the House express their profound thanks and appreciation to the Honorable Thomas S. Foley, Speaker of the House of Representatives for the very fair and impartial manner with which he has presided over our deliberations and performed the arduous duties of the chair during his tenure as Speaker. | Congress | 1994-11-29 | 1994-11-29 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] | IL | R | M000692 | 0 | Thanks the Honorable Thomas S. Foley, Speaker of the House of Representatives, for the manner in which he has presided over the House. | 2021-06-02T19:16:37Z | |
| 103-hres-587 | 103 | hres | 587 | Concerning the profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Dean A. Gallo, a Representative from the State of New Jersey. | Congress | 1994-11-29 | 1994-11-29 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | R000465 | 0 | Expresses sorrow at the death of the Honorable Dean A. Gallo, a Representative from New Jersey. | 2021-06-02T19:16:37Z | |
| 103-hres-588 | 103 | hres | 588 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for transition salary continuation for certain committee staff. | Congress | 1994-11-29 | 1994-11-29 | Referred jointly to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] | CA | D | M000794 | 0 | Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to direct the Clerk of the House to notify the Committee on House Administration of the name of each displaced staff member (i.e., an individual employed by a committee or subcommittee for at least 183 days whose service as a House employee is terminated solely and directly as a result of a change in the political party of the chairman or ranking minority member of a committee). Directs that each displaced staff member continue to be paid for a period not to exceed 60 days following the staff member's date of termination or until the staff member becomes otherwise gainfully employed. Specifies that a statement in writing by any such employee that he or she was not gainfully employed during the period for which payment is claimed shall be accepted as prima facie evidence that he or she was not so employed. Makes funds necessary to carry out this Act available from the contingent fund of the House. | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-589 | 103 | hres | 589 | To express my deep appreciation and gratitude to my current and former staff members for their loyalty, support and dedication to the Congress and the residents of the 20th and 22nd Congressional Districts of Pennsylvania during my 18 years as a member of the United States House of Representatives. | Congress | 1994-11-29 | 1994-11-29 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20] | PA | D | M001088 | 0 | Expresses appreciation to specified current and former staff members for their dedication to the Congress and to the residents of the 20th and 22nd congressional districts of Pennsylvania. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 103-hconres-313 | 103 | hconres | 313 | Providing for a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 21. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-08 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] | CA | R | T000188 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 21 (designating certain lands in the California desert as wilderness and establishing the Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Mojave National Parks). | 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z | |
| 103-hconres-314 | 103 | hconres | 314 | Providing for the printing of a collection of statements made in tribute to Representative Jamie L. Whitten. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-12 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] | MS | D | M000865 | 0 | Provides for the printing of a collection of statements made in tribute to Representative Jamie L. Whitten as a House document. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 103-hconres-315 | 103 | hconres | 315 | Providing an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14788) | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 0 | Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from October 7 until November 29, 1994, and a recess or adjournment of the Senate on any day from October 7 through 14 until November 30, 1994. Provides for an adjournment sine die of the House on November 29, 1994, and of the Senate on December 1, 1994. | 2021-06-02T19:14:12Z | |
| 103-hjres-425 | 103 | hjres | 425 | Providing for the convening of the First Session of the One Hundred Fourth Congress. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-22 | Became Public Law No: 103-395. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 0 | Provides for the convening of the first session of the 104th Congress at noon on January 4, 1995. | 2021-09-25T05:35:03Z | |
| 103-hres-574 | 103 | hres | 574 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 1569) to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish, reauthorize and revise provisions to improve the health of individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] | NY | D | S000480 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 1569 (health care for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-575 | 103 | hres | 575 | Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1348) to establish the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor in the State of Connecticut, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 247. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1348 (establishing the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Connecticut). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-577 | 103 | hres | 577 | Returning to the Senate the bill S. 1216. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-11] | FL | D | G000153 | 0 | Returns to the Senate S. 1216 (Crow Boundary Settlement Act of 1994) because in the opinion of the House it contravenes the Constitution and infringes upon House privileges. | 2021-06-02T19:16:35Z | |
| 103-hres-578 | 103 | hres | 578 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to apply certain laws to the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 579, H. Res. 578 is considered passed House. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to add rule LII to establish an Office of Compliance to apply the following laws to the House of Representatives: (1) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; (2) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; (3) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; (4) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; (5) Titles I and V of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; (6) the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; (7) specified provisions of Federal law relating to Federal labor-management relations; (8) the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (except with respect to the Capitol Police); (9) the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; and (10) the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Applies any provision of Federal law that relates to the terms and conditions of employment of employees to the House. Prohibits lobbyists, Members of Congress, and congressional employees from being on the Office Board of Directors. Requires the Board of Directors to study and report to the House on how the laws under rule LII should apply. Directs the Office to: (1) carry out a program of education for House Members and other House employing authorities respecting such laws and a program to inform individuals of their rights; (2) compile specified statistics, including those on the use of the Office by House employees, reasons for contact, and complaints filed; and (3) develop a system for the collection of demographic data respecting the composition of House employees and for collection of information on employment practices. Sets forth procedures for consideration of alleged violations of such laws consisting of the following steps: (1) counseling; (2) mediation; and (3) formal complaint and hearing by a hearing board. Declares that any intimidation of, or reprisal against, any House employee because of the exercise of a right under this Act constitutes an unlawful employment practice that may be remedied in the same manner under this Act as a violation of a law made… | 2025-04-07T15:27:46Z | |
| 103-hres-579 | 103 | hres | 579 | Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 578) amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to apply certain laws to the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Provides for the adoption of H. Res. 578 (application of certain laws to the House of Representatives). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-580 | 103 | hres | 580 | Providing for the printing of the revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fourth Congress. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] | MO | D | G000132 | 0 | Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 104th Congress as a House document. | 2021-06-02T19:16:36Z | |
| 103-hres-581 | 103 | hres | 581 | Relating to early organization of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fourth Congress. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] | MO | D | G000132 | 0 | Authorizes any organizational caucus or conference in the House of Representatives for the 104th Congress to begin on or after November 27, 1994. | 2021-06-02T19:16:36Z | |
| 103-sres-280 | 103 | sres | 280 | A resolution extending the provisions of Senate Resolution 149 of the One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, relating to the Senate Arms Control Observer Group. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14672) | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Amends Senate Resolution 149, 103d Congress, to extend the Senate Arms Control Observer Group through December 31, 1996. | 2021-06-02T20:15:58Z | |
| 103-sres-281 | 103 | sres | 281 | A resolution to authorize testimony by an employee of the Senate and to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel. | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14680) | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Authorizes Alan Edelman, counsel to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, and any other Subcommittee staff from whom testimony may be necessary to provide testimony about the Subcommittee's investigation into the management and operations of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance network sought in conjunction with law enforcement investigations or related proceedings, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them. | 2021-06-02T20:15:58Z | |
| 103-sres-282 | 103 | sres | 282 | A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, and to authorize the Office of the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate to intervene and be represented by its counsel of choice in Rhonda Farmer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, No. 94-6005 (Fed. Cir.). | Congress | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14680) | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in the case of Rhonda Farmer v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices. Authorizes the Office of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, as a matter of statutory right, to intervene and be represented by its counsel of choice in the case. | 2021-06-02T20:15:59Z | |
| 103-hres-570 | 103 | hres | 570 | Providing for further consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 416) providing limited authorization for the participation of United States Armed Forces in the multinational force in Haiti and providing for the prompt withdrawal of United States Forces from Haiti. | Congress | 1994-10-06 | 1994-10-06 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] | OH | D | H000074 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the further consideration of H.J. Res. 416 (U.S. armed forces' participation in the multinational force in Haiti). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-571 | 103 | hres | 571 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to apply certain laws to the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-10-06 | 1994-10-06 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 245. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to add rule LII to establish an Office of Compliance to apply the following laws to the House of Representatives: (1) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; (2) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; (3) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; (4) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; (5) Titles I and V of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; (6) the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; (7) specified provisions of Federal law relating to Federal labor-management relations; (8) the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (except with respect to the Capitol Police); (9) the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; and (10) the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Applies any provision of Federal law that relates to the terms and conditions of employment of employees to the House. Prohibits lobbyists, Members of Congress, and congressional employees from being on the Office Board of Directors. Requires the Board of Directors to study and report to the House on how the laws under rule LII should apply. Directs the Office to: (1) carry out a program of education for House Members and other House employing authorities respecting such laws and a program to inform individuals of their rights; (2) compile specified statistics, including those on the use of the Office by House employees, reasons for contact, and complaints filed; and (3) develop a system for the collection of demographic data respecting the composition of House employees and for collection of information on employment practices. Sets forth procedures for consideration of alleged violations of such laws consisting of the following steps: (1) counseling; (2) mediation; and (3) formal complaint and hearing by a hearing board. Declares that any intimidation of, or reprisal against, any House employee because of the exercise of a right under this Act constitutes an unlawful employment practice that may be remedied in the same manner under this Act as a violation of a law made… | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-573 | 103 | hres | 573 | Requiring Members of the House of Representatives to pay, from the Official Expenses Allowance, the actual cost of extraneous matter printed in that portion of the Congressional Record entitled "Extensions of Remarks". | Congress | 1994-10-06 | 1994-10-06 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large] | ND | D | P000422 | 0 | Requires Members of the House of Representatives to pay from their Official Expenses Allowance the actual cost of extraneous matter printed in the "Extensions of Remarks" section of the Congressional Record. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 103-hres-576 | 103 | hres | 576 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5231) to provide for the management of portions of the Presidio under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior. | Congress | 1994-10-06 | 1994-10-07 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | B000318 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 5231 (managment of certain portions of the Presidio, California). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-sconres-80 | 103 | sconres | 80 | A concurrent resolution to correct technical errors in the enrollment of the bill (S. 349), and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-10-06 | 1994-10-06 | Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 5 | Requires the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 349 (Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1994). | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 103-sres-274 | 103 | sres | 274 | A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate. | Congress | 1994-10-06 | 1994-10-06 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 37 | Revises rule XXXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit any Member, officer, or employee of the Senate (Member) from accepting a gift, knowing that such gift is provided by a lobbyist, a registered lobbyist under the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act, a lobbying firm, or an agent of a foreign principal. Sets forth provisions regarding what: (1) constitutes a prohibited gift (including anything provided by a lobbyist which is paid for, charged to, or reimbursed by a client or firm of such lobbyist, certain charitable contributions or other payments by a lobbyist relating to a retreat sponsored by or affiliated with an official congressional organization); and (2) does not constitute a gift (including anything for which the recipient pays the market value, anything the recipient does not use and promptly returns to the donor, food or refreshments of nominal value offered other than as part of a meal, and pension and other benefits resulting from continued participation in an employee welfare and benefits plan maintained by a former employer). Sets forth provisions regarding gifts given for a nonbusiness purpose, motivated by family relationship or close personal friendship (generally permitted). Prohibits any Member from knowingly accepting a gift from any other person except as provided in this rule. Lists circumstances where such restrictions shall not apply. Considers a gift to the spouse or dependent of a Member to be a gift to such Member if given with the knowledge and acquiescence of, and with reason to believe the gift was given because of official position as, a Member. Permits Members to accept: (1) offers of free attendance at a widely attended convention, symposium, reception, or similar event, subject to specified requirements; and (2) a sponsor's unsolicited offer of free attendance at a charity event, except for reimbursement for transportation and lodging in connection with the event. Directs the Select Committee on Ethics to provide guidance setting forth reasonable steps that may be… | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-sres-275 | 103 | sres | 275 | A resolution to amend the Senate gift rule. | Congress | 1994-10-06 | 1994-10-06 | Referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] | MN | D | W000288 | 1 | Amends rule XXXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit any Member, officer, or employee of the Senate from knowingly accepting a gift from any person. (Currently, such individuals and their spouses are allowed to accept gifts totalling up to $250 from any one person.) Considers a gift to a spouse or dependent of a Member, officer, or employee to be a gift to the Member, officer, or employee if given with their knowledge and acquiescence and if there is reason to believe that the gift was given because of their official positions. Applies the gift restriction to: (1) anything provided to a Member, officer, or employee by lobbyists or foreign agents which is paid for or reimbursed by a client or firm of the lobbyist or foreign agent; (2) charitable contributions made by lobbyists, lobbying firms, or foreign agents on the basis of a recommendation or specification of a Member, officer, or employee or charitable contributions made by such individuals in lieu of honoraria; (3) contributions and other payments by lobbyists, lobbying firms, or foreign agents to a legal expense fund established for the benefit of a Member, officer, or employee; and (4) financial contributions or expenditures made by lobbyists, lobbying firms, or foreign agents relating to a conference or similar event affiliated with an official congressional organization for or on behalf of Members, officers, or employees. Lists items exempt from the gift restriction, including: (1) anything provided on the basis of a personal or family relationship unless the Member, officer, or employee has reason to believe that the gift was provided because of his or her official position; (2) unused items that are promptly returned to the donor; (3) food or refreshments believed to have a value of less than $20; (4) food, lodging, and other benefits resulting from the outside business or employment activities of a Member, officer, or employee or their spouses if such benefits have not been offered or enhanced because of the recipient's official positio… | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-sres-276 | 103 | sres | 276 | A resolution providing that notwithstanding the sine die adjournment; the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, the majority and minority leaders are authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, or conferences. | Congress | 1994-10-06 | 1994-10-06 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14407) | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Authorizes the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, notwithstanding the sine die adjournment of the present session of the Congress, to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate. | 2021-06-02T20:15:57Z | |
| 103-hres-568 | 103 | hres | 568 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 21) to designate certain lands in the California Desert as wilderness, to establish Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Mojave National Parks, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-10-05 | 1994-10-07 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | B000318 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 21 (Death Valley, Joshua Tree, and Mojave National Parks). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-569 | 103 | hres | 569 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the work of grassroots organizations should not be considered lobbying. | Congress | 1994-10-05 | 1994-10-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. | House | Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2] | KY | R | L000293 | 17 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the 104th Congress should take actions necessary to ensure that any lobbying reform legislation does not consider the grassroots work of organizations to be lobbying. | 2021-06-02T19:16:33Z | |
| 103-hr-5167 | 103 | hr | 5167 | To amend chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that the basic annuity under the Federal Employees' Retirement System for a Member of Congress be computed using the formula generally applicable under such chapter for Federal employees. | Congress | 1994-10-04 | 1994-10-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | J000177 | 0 | Amends Federal law to apply to Members of Congress the same basic annuity computation for the Federal Employees' Retirement System as is used for Federal employees. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 103-hres-563 | 103 | hres | 563 | Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 301) expressing the sense of the Congress regarding entitlements. | Congress | 1994-10-04 | 1994-10-05 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] | SC | D | D000267 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H. Con. Res. 301 (the sense of the Congress regarding entitlements). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-564 | 103 | hres | 564 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5110) to approve and implement the trade agreements concluded in the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations. | Congress | 1994-10-04 | 1994-10-05 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] | SC | D | D000267 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 5110 (GATT approval and implementation). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-565 | 103 | hres | 565 | Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 455) to amend title 31, United States Code, to increase Federal payments to units of general local government for entitlement lands, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-10-04 | 1994-10-06 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] | TN | D | G000309 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of S. 455 (Federal payments to local governments for entitlement lands). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-567 | 103 | hres | 567 | Honoring the memory of the late Claude Harris, Jr. | Congress | 1994-10-04 | 1994-10-04 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7] | AL | D | H000621 | 6 | Honors the memory of the late Claude Harris, Jr., a former Member of the House of Representatives. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 103-hconres-304 | 103 | hconres | 304 | Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of the bill S. 1312. | Congress | 1994-10-03 | 1994-10-12 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] | MT | D | W000520 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1312 (Pension Annuitants Protection Act of 1993). | 2021-06-02T19:14:09Z | |
| 103-hres-558 | 103 | hres | 558 | Providing for the concurrence by the House with an amendment in the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 2440. | Congress | 1994-10-03 | 1994-10-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 0 | Provides for the concurrence by the House of Representatives with an amendment in the amendment of the Senate to H.R. 2440 (authorizing appropriations to the National Transportation Safety Board). | 2021-06-02T19:16:30Z | |
| 103-hres-559 | 103 | hres | 559 | Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 | Congress | 1994-10-03 | 1994-10-03 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15] | TX | D | D000203 | 0 | Provides that upon adoption of this resolution the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 4217 (Federal crop insurance program reform), with the Senate amendment, and to have concurred in the Senate amendment with an amendment. | 2025-08-26T13:50:51Z | |
| 103-hres-562 | 103 | hres | 562 | Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5044) to establish the American Heritage Areas Partnership Program, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-10-03 | 1994-10-05 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 5044 (American Heritage Areas Partnership Program). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-555 | 103 | hres | 555 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4299) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1995 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-29 | 1994-09-30 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | B000318 | 0 | Waives points of order against the conference report to accompany H. H. R. 4299 (authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 1995 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-556 | 103 | hres | 556 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 6) to extend for six years the authorizations of appropriations for the programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and for certain other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-29 | 1994-09-30 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] | NY | D | S000480 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 6 (authorization of appropriations for programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-554 | 103 | hres | 554 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4650) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-28 | 1994-09-29 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] | TX | D | F000392 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4650 (making appropriations for the Department of Defense for FY 1995). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-sres-272 | 103 | sres | 272 | A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber of the United States Seante. | Congress | 1994-09-28 | 1994-09-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S13642) | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit an official photograph to be taken of the Senate in actual session. | 2021-06-02T20:15:57Z | |
| 103-hconres-298 | 103 | hconres | 298 | Providing for the printing of the book entitled "Members of the United States House of Representatives: A Historical Bibliography". | Congress | 1994-09-27 | 1994-09-27 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] | IN | D | S000294 | 0 | Provides for the printing as a House document of the book entitled "Members of the United States House of Representatives: A Historical Bibliography," prepared by the Office of the Historian of the House of Representatives. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 103-hconres-299 | 103 | hconres | 299 | Authorizing the printing of the book entitled "Hispanic Americans in Congress". | Congress | 1994-09-27 | 1994-10-12 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | S000248 | 17 | Requires the printing of the book entitled "Hispanic Americans in Congress" as a House document. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 103-hres-550 | 103 | hres | 550 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 349) to provide for the disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-27 | 1994-09-29 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] | TX | D | F000392 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on S. 349 (disclosure of lobbying activities). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-551 | 103 | hres | 551 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4779) to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize local governments and Governors to restrict receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-27 | 1994-09-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] | MI | D | B000619 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4779 (out-of-State municipal solid waste). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-552 | 103 | hres | 552 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4683) to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide congressional authorization of State control over transportation of municipal solid waste, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-27 | 1994-09-29 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4683 (relating to State control over transportation of municipal solid waste). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-553 | 103 | hres | 553 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4556) making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-27 | 1994-09-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] | TN | D | G000309 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4556 (making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for FY 1995). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-547 | 103 | hres | 547 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4602) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-26 | 1994-09-27 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] | TN | D | G000309 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4602 (Department of the Interior and related agencies funding). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-542 | 103 | hres | 542 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4008) to authorize appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for fiscal years 1994 and 1995, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-23 | 1994-09-26 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4008 (authorizing appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for FY 1994 and 1995). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-543 | 103 | hres | 543 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4926) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to identify foreign countries which may be denying national treatment to United States banking organizations and to assess whether any such denial may be having a significant adverse effect on such organizations, and to require Federal banking agencies to take such assessments into account in considering applications by foreign banks under the International Banking Act of 1978 and the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. | Congress | 1994-09-23 | 1994-09-29 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] | NY | D | S000480 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4926 (requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to identify countries which may be denying national treatment to U.S. banking organizations). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-544 | 103 | hres | 544 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3171) to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to reorganize the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-23 | 1994-09-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] | SC | D | D000267 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3171 (authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to reorganize the Department of Agriculture). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hconres-293 | 103 | hconres | 293 | Providing for the printing of the book entitled "History of the United States House of Representatives". | Congress | 1994-09-22 | 1994-10-12 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7] | NC | D | R000436 | 0 | Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the book entitled "History of the United States House of Representatives" as a House document. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 103-hconres-292 | 103 | hconres | 292 | Providing for the printing of a collection of statements made in tribute to the late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, Jr. | Congress | 1994-09-21 | 1994-10-12 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Provides for the printing of a collection of statements made in tribute to the late Speaker of the House of Representatives, Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill, Jr., together with related materials, as a House document. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 103-hres-537 | 103 | hres | 537 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4539) making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-21 | 1994-09-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | B000318 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 4539 (making appropriations for the Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies for FY 1995). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hconres-291 | 103 | hconres | 291 | Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1587. | Congress | 1994-09-20 | 1994-09-26 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | C000714 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of S. 1587 (Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994). | 2021-06-02T19:14:05Z | |
| 103-hres-532 | 103 | hres | 532 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4448) to amend the Act establishing Lowell National Historical Park, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-20 | 1994-09-26 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4448 (increasing the authorization of appropriations for the Lowell National Historical Park, Massachusetts). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-533 | 103 | hres | 533 | To provide for the concurrence of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 783) with an amendment. | Congress | 1994-09-20 | 1994-09-20 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] | KY | D | M000291 | 0 | Provides for taking from the Speaker's table H.R. 783 (Nationality and Naturalization Amendments of 1993) with a Senate amendment thereto and agreeing to the amendment with an amendment (incorporating the Immigration and Nationality Technical Corrections Act of 1994). | 2021-06-02T19:16:22Z | |
| 103-hres-534 | 103 | hres | 534 | To correct the engrossment of the amendment of the House of Representatives to the Senate bill (S. 725). | Congress | 1994-09-20 | 1994-09-21 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | W000215 | 0 | Requests the Senate to return the House of Representatives amendment to S. 725 (traumatic brain injury research) to the House. Requires the Clerk of the House to make a specified change in the engrossment of the amendment. | 2021-06-02T19:16:22Z | |
| 103-hres-535 | 103 | hres | 535 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4422) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1995 for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-09-20 | 1994-09-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4422 (authorizing appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY 1995). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-536 | 103 | hres | 536 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2866) to provide for the sound management and protection of Redwood forest areas in Humboldt County, California, by adding certain lands and waters to the Six Rivers National Forest and by including a portion of such lands in the national wilderness preservation system. | Congress | 1994-09-20 | 1994-09-21 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] | MI | D | B000619 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2866 (California national forest lands). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-sres-256 | 103 | sres | 256 | A resolution to authorize the use of funds available to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for consultants. | Congress | 1994-09-19 | 1994-09-21 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S13092-13093) | Senate | Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] | LA | D | J000189 | 1 | Amends the Omnibus Committee Funding Resolution for 1993 and 1994 (S.Res. 71, 103d Congress) to authorize the use of funds made available to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for procurement of consultant services. | 2025-01-14T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-s-2436 | 103 | s | 2436 | A bill to amend title 1 of the United States Code to clarify the effect and application of legislation. | Congress | 1994-09-14 | 1994-09-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 0 | Declares that any Act of Congress enacted after the effective date of this Act shall be prospective in application only and shall not create a private claim or cause of action or preempt any other State or Federal law, unless a provision of such Act clearly expresses a contrary intention and specifically refers to the provision of this Act intended to be negated. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hr-5042 | 103 | hr | 5042 | Congressional Member's Pension Limitation Act of 1994 | Congress | 1994-09-13 | 1994-09-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Miller, Dan [R-FL-13] | FL | R | M000720 | 4 | Congressional Member's Pension Limitation Act of 1994 - Amends provisions governing the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to redefine the "average pay" of a Member of Congress as the largest annual rate resulting from averaging the Member's rates of basic pay in effect for the three years of his or her service immediately preceding retirement. Prohibits a Member from being allowed creditable service for: (l) more than 12 years of Member service for purposes of FERS; or (2) more than the greater of 12 years of Member service or the Member's period of service as of the beginning of the 104th Congress for purposes of CSRS. (Sec. 4) Revises provisions governing FERS annuity eligibility to entitle a Member to an annuity upon being separated from service after reaching age 62 and completing four years of service. (Sec. 5) Makes changes in the computation of FERS annuities payable to Members to: (1) eliminate adjustments for service as a congressional employee; (2) apply the 1.7 multiplier to not more than 12 years of service of Members who had at least four years of service; and (3) apply annuity reductions to Members who retire before age 62 (currently, before age 60). Prohibits the service of a Member for purposes of computing his or her CSRS annuity from exceeding the total service of such Member or former Member as of the effective date of this Act or 12 years (whichever is greater). (Sec. 6) Ends an employing agency's FERS or CSRS deductions from a Member's basic pay and ends Government and Member contributions after the Member has performed 12 years of service. Prohibits a Member credited with civilian service after July 31, 1920, for which CSRS retirement deductions or deposits have not been made from making such deposits for the service if it exceeds 12 years and was performed after January 1, 1995. (Sec. 7) Requires a Member's employing agency to cease making contributions to the Thrift Savings Fund on the Member's behalf after the Member performs … | 2025-08-26T13:50:32Z | |
| 103-sres-254 | 103 | sres | 254 | A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, and to authorize the Office of the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate to intervene and be represented by its counsel of choice, in Kenneth Riggin, et al. v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices, No. 94-6004 (Fed. Cir.). | Congress | 1994-08-25 | 1994-08-25 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S12670-12671) | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices in the case of Kenneth Riggin, et al. v. Office of Senate Fair Employment Practices. Authorizes the Office of the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate as a matter of statutory right to intervene and be represented by its counsel of choice in the case. | 2021-06-02T20:15:53Z | |
| 103-hconres-289 | 103 | hconres | 289 | Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. | Congress | 1994-08-21 | 1994-08-26 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3] | MO | D | G000132 | 0 | Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives until September 12, 1994, upon receipt of a message that the Senate has agreed to a concurrent resolution providing for the adjournment of the Congress, and a recess or an adjournment of the Senate from August 22 or thereafter until September 12, 1994. | 2021-08-14T22:24:11Z | |
| 103-hres-526 | 103 | hres | 526 | Waiving points of order against a further conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3355) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow grants to increase police presence, to expand and improve cooperative efforts between law enforcement agencies and members of the community to address crime and disorder problems, and other wise to enhance public safety. | Congress | 1994-08-21 | 1994-08-21 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] | SC | D | D000267 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of a further conference report to accompany H.R. 3355 (crime control). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hconres-285 | 103 | hconres | 285 | Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2182. | Congress | 1994-08-17 | 1994-09-23 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9] | CA | D | D000222 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2182 (defense funding for FY 1995). | 2021-08-14T22:24:07Z | |
| 103-hres-523 | 103 | hres | 523 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4603) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995, and making supplemental appropriations for these departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1994, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-08-17 | 1994-08-18 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | B000318 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4603 (appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-524 | 103 | hres | 524 | Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3990) to provide protection from sexual predators. | Congress | 1994-08-17 | 1994-08-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8] | WA | R | D000549 | 13 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3990 (protection from sexual predators). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-520 | 103 | hres | 520 | Providing for the concurrence by the House, with an amendment, in the amendment by the Senate to the bill H.R. 1305. | Congress | 1994-08-16 | 1994-08-16 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] | MN | D | V000087 | 0 | Provides for the concurrence by the House, with an amendment, in the amendment by the Senate to H.R. 1305 (National Park Service). | 2021-06-02T19:16:19Z | |
| 103-hres-521 | 103 | hres | 521 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 2182) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1995 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense programs of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-08-16 | 1994-08-17 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] | TX | D | F000392 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on S. 2182 (authorizing appropriations for FY 1995 for the Department of Defense and defense programs of the Department of Energy). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-522 | 103 | hres | 522 | Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration of a certain resolution reported from the Committee on Rules. | Congress | 1994-08-16 | 1994-08-16 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 215. | House | Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] | SC | D | D000267 | 0 | Waives a requirement of the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the conference report on H.R. 3355 (Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-sres-249 | 103 | sres | 249 | A resolution to authorize testimony by an employee of the Senate and to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel. | Congress | 1994-08-15 | 1994-08-15 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S11803) | Senate | Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] | KY | D | F000268 | 1 | Authorizes Mary Leblanc, a Senate employee, to testify in conjunction with law enforcement investigations or related proceedings, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted, and authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent her. | 2021-06-02T20:15:53Z | |
| 103-sres-248 | 103 | sres | 248 | A resolution to direct the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in United States v. Durenberger. | Congress | 1994-08-13 | 1994-08-13 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S11715) | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 1 | Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in the name of the Senate in United States v. Durenberger, for the limited purpose of requesting the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to give plenary consideration to the contentions of the United States and Senator Durenberger in regard to the separation of powers questions presented by the appeal. | 2021-06-02T20:15:53Z | |
| 103-hres-518 | 103 | hres | 518 | Returning to the Senate the Senate amendments to the bill H.R. 4554. | Congress | 1994-08-12 | 1994-08-12 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-11] | FL | D | G000153 | 0 | Returns to the Senate amendments to H.R. 4554 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies appropriations) because, in the opinion of the House of Representatives, it contravenes the Constitution and infringes on the privileges of the House. | 2021-06-02T19:16:19Z | |
| 103-hr-4927 | 103 | hr | 4927 | Northern Marianas Delegate Act | Congress | 1994-08-10 | 1994-11-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs. | House | Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large] | GU | D | U000014 | 5 | Northern Marianas Delegate Act - Requires the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to be represented in the Congress by the Resident Representative authorized by the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America. Provides that the Resident Representative shall be a nonvoting Delegate to the House of Representatives. Sets forth requirements for the election of the Delegate. Requires a candidate for the office of Delegate to: (1) be at least 25 years of age on the date of the election; (2) have been a U.S. citizen for at least seven years prior to the date of the election; (3) be an inhabitant of the Northern Mariana Islands; and (4) not be a candidate for any other office. Grants the Delegate the same compensation, allowances, and benefits as a Member of the House and entitles the Delegate to privileges and immunities granted to nonvoting House of Delegates. | 2025-08-26T13:49:58Z | |
| 103-hres-515 | 103 | hres | 515 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4908) to authorize the hydrogen and fusion research, development, and demonstration programs, and the high energy physics and nuclear physics programs, of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-08-10 | 1994-08-19 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] | TN | D | G000309 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4908 (the hydrogen and fusion research, development, and demonstration programs and the high energy physics and nuclear physics programs). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-516 | 103 | hres | 516 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3433) to provide for the management of portions of the Presidio under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior. | Congress | 1994-08-10 | 1994-08-18 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] | NY | D | S000480 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3433 (management of portions of the Presidio under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-517 | 103 | hres | 517 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the amendments of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 3355) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow grants to increase police presence, to expand and improve cooperative efforts between law enforcement agencies and members of the community to address crime and disorder problems, and otherwise to enhance public safety. | Congress | 1994-08-10 | 1994-08-11 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] | SC | D | D000267 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3355 (Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-s-2377 | 103 | s | 2377 | VOICE Act | Congress | 1994-08-10 | 1994-08-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules. | Senate | Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] | TX | R | H001016 | 4 | National Voter Opportunity To Inform Congress Effectively on Term Limits Act (VOICE Act) - Requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate to certify to appropriate State agencies for inclusion on the 1994 general election ballot in each congressional district a national advisory referendum that asks whether the Congress should propose a constitutional amendment to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress can serve in office. Requires each State to place such question on the ballot. Requires the results of each State's non-binding referendum on the advisory question to be certified by the State election agency to the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate in the manner and at the same time of the certification of election of Members of the Congress for the general election. Requires the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, in light of the non binding referendum results, to examine whether the Congress should propose an amendment to the Constitution providing for term limits and submit their recommendations for response to the Congress within six months after the general election. Requires the State election agencies to forward to the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate their comments or suggestions regarding changes or improvements in procedures for conducting national non-binding referenda in future general elections. Requires: (1) the costs of including the advisory question required by this Act to be reimbursed by the United States upon submission by the State election agency of the actual costs of conducting the non-binding referendum in the State; and (2) such reimbursements to be made from the franking accounts of the Congress divided equally between the two Houses. Makes the Clerk of the House and the Secretary of the Senate responsible for ensuring the proper application for and reimbursement of such expenses. | 2025-08-26T13:49:12Z | |
| 103-hres-512 | 103 | hres | 512 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4907) to reform the concept of baseline budgeting. | Congress | 1994-08-09 | 1994-08-11 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] | SC | D | D000267 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4907 (Federal budget process). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-513 | 103 | hres | 513 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4906) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to limit consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency legislation. | Congress | 1994-08-09 | 1994-08-17 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] | SC | D | D000267 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4906 (consideration of nonemergency matters in emergency spending legislation). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-514 | 103 | hres | 514 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4822) to make certain laws applicable to the legislative branch of the Federal Government. | Congress | 1994-08-09 | 1994-08-10 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | B000318 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4822 (making certain laws applicable to the legislative branch of the Federal Government). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-511 | 103 | hres | 511 | Taxpayers' Right to Know Resolution | Congress | 1994-08-08 | 1994-08-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Santorum, Rick [R-PA-18] | PA | R | S000059 | 0 | Taxpayer's Right to Know Resolution - Amends rule XV of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House or in the Committee of the Whole to pass or adopt except by a rollcall vote, a quorum being present, and the yeas and nays being considered as ordered any bill, joint resolution, or conference report: (1) making or continuing an appropriation; (2) increasing the statutory limit on the public debt; (3) amending the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 or changing the congressional budget process; (4) providing revenue; (5) establishing, extending, or raising any user fee; or (6) authorizing the enactment of new budget authority. Makes it out of order in any committee to report such legislation except by a rollcall vote, approved by a majority of the members voting, a quorum being present. | 2025-08-26T13:49:53Z | |
| 103-hres-509 | 103 | hres | 509 | Providing for consideration of a joint resolution and a bill relating to most-favored-nation treatment for the People's Republic of China. | Congress | 1994-08-05 | 1994-08-09 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] | MI | D | B000619 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.J. Res. 373 and H.R. 4590 (conditions on most-favored-nation treatment for the People's Republic of China). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-507 | 103 | hres | 507 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4217) to reform the Federal crop insurance program, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-08-04 | 1994-08-05 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] | SC | D | D000267 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4217 (Federal crop insurance program). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-508 | 103 | hres | 508 | Making in order, in the consideration by the House of Representatives of H.R. 3600 (the "Health Security Act"), an amendment-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3080 and including a title providing for assistance for the purpose of health insurance. | Congress | 1994-08-04 | 1994-08-04 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. McMillan, J. Alex [R-NC-9] | NC | R | M000566 | 0 | Makes in order, in the consideration of H.R. 3600 (Health Security Act), an amendment substituting the text of H.R. 3080 and including a title providing for assistance for the purpose of health insurance. | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hr-4892 | 103 | hr | 4892 | Congressional Accountability Act | Congress | 1994-08-03 | 1994-09-17 | See H.R.4822. | House | Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] | MA | D | M000834 | 0 | Congressional Accountability Act - Applies, by a specified conditional date, provisions of the following laws to the legislative branch: (1) the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; (2) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; (3) the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990; (4) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; (5) Titles I and V of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; (6) the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970; (7) provisions relating to Federal labor management relations; (8) the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988; (9) the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; and (10) the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Requires that an action to abate a violation of OSHA for which a citation is received take place as soon as possible, but no later than the fiscal year after the citation is issued. (Sec. 4) Establishes in the legislative branch an Office of Compliance to study and report to the Congress on: (1) the application of such laws to the legislative branch; (2) an examination of the procedures used by the instrumentalities to enforce the application of such laws; and (3) a determination as to whether to direct an instrumentality to make improvements in its regulations and procedures so as to assure that they are as effective as those specified in this Act. Authorizes the Office's Board of Directors to direct an instrumentality that has no such procedures to adopt the requisite procedures. Requires the Board to issue regulations governing such applicability which shall be subject to congressional approval. Makes applicable to the legislative branch any provision of Federal law to the extent that it relates to the terms and conditions of employment (including protection from discrimination in personnel actions health and safety of employees, and family and medical leave). (Sec. 5) Directs the Office, on an ongoing basis, to: (1) determine which of such laws should apply to the legislative branch; (2) study the application to the legislative branch of laws enacted after … | 2026-03-23T12:47:58Z | |
| 103-hres-504 | 103 | hres | 504 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4426) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1995. | Congress | 1994-08-03 | 1994-08-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] | OH | D | H000074 | 0 | Waives points of order against the conference report on H.R. 4426 (making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for FY 1995). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-505 | 103 | hres | 505 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3841) to amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, the Revised Statutes of the United States, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to provide for interstate banking and branching. | Congress | 1994-08-03 | 1994-08-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] | TX | D | F000392 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3841 (providing for interstate banking and branching). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-506 | 103 | hres | 506 | Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3474) to reduce administrative requirements for insured depository institutions to the extent consistent with safe and sound banking practices, to facilitate the establishment of community development financial institutions, and for other purposes. | Congress | 1994-08-03 | 1994-08-04 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] | CA | D | B000318 | 0 | Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3474 (reducing administrative requirements for insured depository institutions). | 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z | |
| 103-hres-499 | 103 | hres | 499 | Providing for the concurrence by the House with amendments in the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 4429. | Congress | 1994-08-01 | 1994-08-01 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] | IN | D | H000114 | 0 | Considers H.R. 4429 (authorizing the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign countries) to be taken from the Speaker's table with the Senate amendments thereto, certain Senate amendments agreed to, and a certain Senate amendment agreed to with an amendment. | 2021-06-02T19:16:12Z |
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