A resolution protesting Soviet human rights violations, especially restrictive emigration regulations, and calling on the President to stress, at the Moscow summit meeting, the inherent link between respect for human rights and the achievement of lasting peace.
1988-05-24: Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 411 - 0 (Record Vote No: 151).
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Nicaragua should fulfill its pledge to proclaim a general amnesty and release all political prisoners in accordance with the Esquipulas II agreement.
1988-07-14: For Further Action See H.Res.497.
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Abe Stolar, a citizen of the United States and a former resident of Chicago, and his family, be allowed to emigrate from the Soviet Union.
1987-01-26: Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
A joint resolution designating the Month of May as "National Asparagus Month".
1988-11-09: Became Public Law No: 100-643.
A concurrent resolution directing the Commissioner of Social Security and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to immediately conduct a study and report to Congress on steps which can be taken to correct the benefit disparity known as the notch problem, in order to insure equitable and fair treatment for those who have based their retirement plans on benefit levels which have existed for the past decade.
1987-01-27: Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.
A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Soviet Union's treatment of Jews who wish to emigrate to Israel, particularly those individuals given long-term or permanent refusals on the grounds of "possessing state secrets".
1987-11-09: Favorable Executive Comment Received From State.
A resolution concerning Leonid Brailovsky.
1987-07-06: Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the reopening of Washington Union Station.
1988-09-27: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating April 26 through May 2, 1987 as "National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week".
1987-04-22: See S.J.Res.89.
A resolution protesting Soviet human rights violations, especially restrictive emigration regulations, and calling on the President to stress, at the Moscow summit meeting, the inherent link between respect for human rights and the achievement of lasting peace.
1988-05-24: See H.Res.455.
A concurrent resolution to express strong support for the cabotage laws protecting the coastwide trade to vessels of American construction, crewing, and documentation, and to support the Administration's policy in the U.S.-Canadian free trade talks that the coastwise trade not be opened to Canadian vessels.
1987-07-13: Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
A joint resolution to designate April 1987 as "Fair Housing Month".
1987-05-05: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning November 8, 1987, as "National Women Veterans Recognition Week".
1987-10-27: See S.J.Res.171.
A resolution expressing condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Edward Byrne of the New York City Police Department for his tragic and untimely death; expressing support of, and appreciation to, law enforcement personnel in the United States; calling on the Congress to appropriate the maximum amount authorized to fund the law enforcement grant program established by the State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Act of 1986; and calling on the Congress, the President, and the people of the United States to support the bill to rename such Act as the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Act.
1988-03-24: Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.
A concurrent resolution recognizing the heroic acts of civilian construction workers who participated in the defense of Wake Island during its invasion by Japan during December 8 through 23, 1941.
1988-06-15: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A joint resolution to designate the week beginning November 22, 1987, through November 28, 1987, as "National Adoption Week".
1987-10-21: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
A concurrent resolution calling for the full participation of American industry in the provision of telecommunications equipment and services.
1988-07-29: Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that no major change in the payment methodology for physicians' services, including services furnished to hospital inpatients, under the medicare program should be made until reports required by the 99th Congress have been received and evaluated.
1987-02-02: Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
A joint resolution designating May 25, 1987, as "National Day of Mourning for the Victims of the U.S.S. Stark".
1987-05-23: Became Public Law No: 100-44.
A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1987, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".
1987-07-28: See S.J.Res.151.