A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should rename the control point known as Checkpoint Charlie between the American and Soviet zones of Berlin in honor of United States Army Major Arthur D. Nicholson, Jr., who lost his life at Soviet hands while carrying out his duties in the German Democratic Republic.
1985-12-02: Executive Comment Requested from State.
A concurrent resolution condemning the hijacking of TWA flight 847, the brutal murder of Petty Officer, 2nd Class Robert Stethem, confirming the policy of no capitulation to terrorism, and expressing our commitment to a course of action that results in the freedom of all American hostages.
1985-06-27: Executive Comment Requested from State.
A joint resolution to designate the week of September 8, 1985, as "National Independent Retail Grocer Week".
1985-04-14: Became Public Law No: 99-20.
A resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Rural Electrification Program.
1985-08-01: Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Reagan administration and succeeding administrations stress to the People's Republic of China, as a continuing concern, the importance the American people attach to religious freedom, and to strongly urge that Government to release from prison the five elderly Roman Catholic priests, a number of Protestant pastors and layworkers, and others of various faiths, reportedly being held on charges related to religious activities.
1985-02-07: Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
A resolution supporting the intent of the President to discuss with leaders of the Soviet Union the concerns of the United States with the Soviet presence in Afghanistan, and for other purposes.
1985-11-01: Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
A concurrent resolution condemning the actions of the Nicaraguan Government that hinder freedom of religion.
1985-04-26: Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.
A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Tax Reform Act of 1985 should be amended to reinstate the deduction for contributions to individual retirement accounts and to increase from $250 to $2,000 the amount which may be deducted for any taxable year by or on behalf of spouses who have no compensation for such taxable year.
1986-06-26: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
A joint resolution designating the week of November 11 through November 17, 1985, as "National Reye's Syndrome Week".
1985-11-12: See S.J.Res.29.
A resolution to express the gratitude of the American people for the assistance provided by the government and people of the United Kingdom during defensive operations carried out against Libya on April 14, 1986.
1986-05-05: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Congressional Regulatory Oversight Improvements Resolution of 1985
1985-05-13: Referred to Subcommittee on Legislative Process.
A bill to proclaim March 17, 1985, through March 23, 1985, as "Camp Fire Week".
1985-04-29: Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Soviet Union should allow Igor Ogurtsov to be released from internal exile and allowed to emigrate to the West without renouncing his views.
1985-12-16: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
A joint resolution to designate the week of May 1 through May 7, 1985, as "National Osteoporosis Awareness Week".
1985-05-07: See S.J.Res.61.
A joint resolution recognizing Camp Fire, Inc. for its 75 years of service.
1985-12-12: See S.Con.Res.69.
A joint resolution designating the week beginning on October 6, 1985, as "Mental Illness Awareness Week".
1985-10-01: See S.J.Res.67.
A joint resolution designating the month of November 1985 as "National Diabetes Month".
1985-11-05: See S.J.Res.145.
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal Home Loan Bank Board should delay until June 30, 1985, the effective date of its proposed regulations regarding limitations on direct investment in real estate, service corporations, and equity securities by federally insured savings and loan associations.
1985-03-27: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
A resolution to commend President Jose Napoleon Duarte and the participating international humanitarian organizations for their compassion, vision, and leadership in carrying out the recent vaccination campaign in El Salvador.
1985-05-07: Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 420 - 1 (Record Vote No: 98).
A joint resolution to request that the Secretary of State raise the case of the imprisonment of Aleksandr Shatravka with the Soviet Union.
1985-06-14: Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.