Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding manipulation of the mass media and intimidation of the independent press in the Russian Federation, expressing support for freedom of speech and the independent media in the Russian Federation, and calling on the President of the United States to express his strong concern for freedom of speech and the independent media in the Russian Federation.
2000-06-20: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Expressing condemnation of the use of children as soldiers and expressing the belief that the United States should support and, where possible, lead efforts to end this abuse of human rights.
2000-07-12: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Expressing the sense of the Congress in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the free and fair elections in Burma and the urgent need to improve the democratic and human rights of the people of Burma.
2000-10-11: Received in the Senate.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government, including government officials outside of the United States, should not purchase any goods made by forced labor, and for other purposes.
2000-05-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the benefits of music education.
2000-06-14: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding a continued United States security presence in the Panama Canal Zone and a review of the contract bidding process for the Balboa and Cristobal canal ports.
1999-09-17: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home should not be further restricted.
1999-04-15: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
To express the sense of the Congress that any Executive order that infringes on the powers and duties of the Congress under article I, section 8 of the Constitution, or that would require the expenditure of Federal funds not specifically appropriated for the purpose of the Executive order, is advisory only and has no force or effect unless enacted as law.
1999-10-28: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989
1989-11-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
To amend chapter 13 of title 11 of the United States Code to prevent the discharge of certain fines, penalties, and forfeitures.
1989-11-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
To amend title 49, United States Code, regarding the collection of overpayments or undercharges on shipments via motor common carriers of property and nonhousehold goods freight forwarders, and for other purposes.
1990-09-25: Executive Comment Received from Justice.
To require that vessels exchange their ballast before entering the Great Lakes.
1989-10-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
To implement the President's 1989 National Drug Control Strategy.
1989-10-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
To provide savings in the compilation and distribution of federal environmental impact statements, and to ensure the timely notification of all interested parties.
1990-04-16: Executive Comment Received from CEQ.
Farm Animal and Research Facilities Protection Act of 1990
1990-10-26: Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Judiciary for a period ending not later than Oct. 27, 1990 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee pursuant to clause 1(m), rule X.
Drug Paraphernalia Act of 1989
1989-08-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 in order to require reciprocal responses to foreign acts, policies, and practices that deny national treatment to United States investment.
1990-03-07: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Commerce.
Sanitary Food Transportation Act of 1990
1990-11-03: Became Public Law No: 101-500.
To establish a National Demonstration Program for Educational Performance Agreements for School Restructuring.
1990-05-07: Field Hearings Held in Burlington, Vermont.
Nursing Home Access to Respiratory Therapy Act of 1990
1990-03-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.