A concurrent resolution designating jazz as an American national treasure.
1987-12-04: Senate agreed to companion measure H.CON.RES. 57 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the formulation and implementation of a regional economic development and recovery program for Central America.
1988-08-22: Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
A concurrent resolution to reaffirm support for the maritime policy of the United States and the laws implementing it, as set forth in the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, and related laws; and to urge that any consideration of changes in that policy or laws be removed from the agenda of the United States-Canadian free trade negotiations.
1987-08-07: Referred to the Committee on Finance.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish certain procedures for the adjudication of claims for benefits under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration; to apply the provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to rule-making procedures of the Veterans' Administration; to provide for judicial review of certain final decisions of the Board of veterans' Appeals; to provide for the payment of reasonable fees to attorneys for rendering legal representation to individuals claiming benefits under laws administered by the Veterans' Administration, and for other purposes.
1988-11-18: Became Public Law No: 100-687.
A joint resolution to designate the period commencing on November 22, 1987, and ending on November 29, 1987, as "National Family Caregivers Week".
1987-02-03: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
A joint resolution designating the month of May as "National Asparagus Month."
1988-04-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the inability of American citizens to maintain regular contact with relatives in the Soviet Union.
1987-10-27: See H.Con.Res.68.
A concurrent resolution urging the President to take immediate action to reduce the depletion of the ozone layer attributable to worldwide emissions of chloroflourocarbons.
1987-05-15: Committee on Foreign Relations requested executive comment from State Department.
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that Rachel Carson is recognized on the twenty-fifth anniversary of her book "Silent Spring", for her outstanding contributions to public awareness and understanding of environmental issues.
1987-10-30: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Prohibition of Smoking in Public Conveyances Act of 1987
1987-01-06: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to contributions and expenditures intended to affect congressional, and Presidential elections.
1988-03-17: Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.
A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1987, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".
1987-08-04: Became Public Law No: 100-82.
A joint resolution to designate the week of April 17, 1988, through April 24, 1988, as "Jewish Heritage Week".
1988-03-30: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
A joint resolution to designate January 28, 1988, as "National Challenger Center Day" to honor the crew of the space shuttle Challenger.
1988-02-09: Became Public Law No: 100-244.
A joint resolution designating January 20, 1989, as "National Skiing Day".
1988-11-07: Became Public Law No: 100-634.
A bill to clarify Indian treaties and executive orders with respect to fishing rights.
1988-06-22: Received in the Senate; returned by the House pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 479.
A joint resolution to designate the period commencing February 19, 1989, and ending February 25, 1989, as "National Visiting Nurse Associations Week".
1988-05-18: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
A joint resolution to designate the week of March 1, 1987, through March 7, 1987, as "Federal Employees Recognition Week".
1987-03-02: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
A joint resolution to designate the period commencing on July 27, 1987, and ending on August 2, 1987, as "National Czech American Heritage Week".
1987-07-10: Became Public Law No: 100-69.
A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress regarding its opposition to reductions in Veterans' Administration funding levels to pay for health care for certain categories of eligible veterans.
1987-04-07: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.