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‘‘(c) DUTIES.—In meeting the purposes described in 
subsection (b) and otherwise carrying out this section, the 
Centers shall— 
‘‘(1) develop regional strategies to address pest 
management needs; 
‘‘(2) assist the Department and partner institu-
tions of the Department in identifying, prioritizing, 
and coordinating a national pest management re-
search, extension, and education program imple-
mented on a regional basis; 
‘‘(3) establish a national pest management com-
munication network that includes— 
‘‘(A) the agencies of the Department and 
other government agencies; 
‘‘(B) scientists at institutions of higher 
education; and 
‘‘(C) stakeholders focusing on pest man-
agement issues; 
‘‘(4) serve as regional hubs responsible for en-
suring efficient access to pest management expertise 
and data available through institutions of higher 
education; and 
‘‘(5) on behalf of the Department, manage 
grants that can be most effectively and efficiently 
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 211
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 3060)
to implement the Protocol on Environmental Protection
to the Antarctic Treaty, the Clerk of the House of Rep-
resentatives shall make the following technical correction:
In section 201(a)(1) strike ‘‘paragraphs (1) through (9)
of subsection (a) as paragraphs (3) through (11)’’ and in-
sert in lieu thereof ‘‘paragraphs (1) through (10) of sub-
section (a) as paragraphs (3) through (12)’’.
Passed the House of Representatives September 10,
1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 211
Agreed to September 17, 1996
One Hundred Fourth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
Concurrent Resolution
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a technical correction
in the enrollment of H.R. 3060.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 3060) to implement
the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty,
the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make the following
technical correction: In section 201(a)(1) strike ‘‘paragraphs (1)
through (9) of subsection (a) as paragraphs (3) through (11)’’ and
insert in lieu thereof ‘‘paragraphs (1) through (10) of subsection
(a) as paragraphs (3) through (12)’’.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 211
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1996
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make
a technical correction in the enrollment of H.R. 3060.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 3060)
to implement the Protocol on Environmental Protection
to the Antarctic Treaty, the Clerk of the House of Rep-
resentatives shall make the following technical correction:
In section 201(a)(1) strike ‘‘paragraphs (1) through (9)
of subsection (a) as paragraphs (3) through (11)’’ and in-
sert in lieu thereof ‘‘paragraphs (1) through (10) of sub-
section (a) as paragraphs (3) through (12)’’.
Passed the House of Representatives September 10,
1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
801 
eral of the Department of Agriculture, and the Au-
thority). 
‘‘(c) ANNUAL AUDIT.—The Inspector General of the 
Department of Agriculture shall audit the activities, trans-
actions, and records of the Authority on an annual basis 
for any fiscal year for which funds are appropriated. 
‘‘SEC. 3833. ANNUAL REPORT. 
‘‘Not later than 180 days after the end of each fiscal 
year, the Authority shall submit to the President and to 
Congress a report describing the activities carried out 
under this chapter. 
‘‘SEC. 3834. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be appro-
priated to the Authority to carry out this chapter 
$30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018, 
to remain available until expended. 
‘‘(b) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—Not more than 5 
percent of the amount appropriated under subsection (a) 
for a fiscal year shall be used for administrative expenses 
of the Authority. 
‘‘(c) MINIMUM STATE SHARE OF GRANTS.—Notwith-
standing any other provision of this chapter, for any fiscal 
year, the aggregate amount of grants received by a State 
and all persons or entities in the State under this chapter 
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shall be not less than 1⁄3 of the product obtained by multi-
plying— 
‘‘(1) the aggregate amount of grants under this 
chapter for the fiscal year; and 
‘‘(2) the ratio that— 
‘‘(A) the population of the State (as deter-
mined by the Secretary of Commerce based on 
the most recent decennial census for which data 
are available); bears to 
‘‘(B) the population of the region (as so 
determined). 
‘‘SEC. 3835. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY. 
‘‘The authority provided by this chapter terminates 
effective October 1, 2018. 
‘‘Subtitle C—General Provisions 
‘‘SEC. 3901. FULL FAITH AND CREDIT. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A guarantee executed by the 
Secretary under this title shall be an obligation supported 
by the full faith and credit of the United States. 
‘‘(b) CONTESTABILITY.—A guarantee executed by the 
Secretary under this title shall be incontestable except for 
fraud or misrepresentation that the lender or any holder— 
‘‘(1) has actual knowledge of at the time the 
guarantee is executed; or 
‘‘(2) participates in or condones. 
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•HCON 213 IH
Whereas almost every year flooding by the Ganges and Brah-
maputra Rivers produces death and destruction, some-
times on a vast scale;
Whereas during the dry seasons, water supplies do not meet
the needs of the region’s people, especially farmers;
Whereas despite these problems, the region has great poten-
tial for development;
Whereas Bangladesh, India, and Nepal have recognized for
many years that the water resources of the region, if
properly managed, could contribute greatly to the welfare
of millions of people in the region; and
Whereas recent elections in India and Bangladesh, and recent
treaties signed between India and Nepal, appear to offer
new opportunities for all three countries to make
progress in addressing this issue: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) urges the Governments of Bangladesh,
India, and Nepal to redouble their efforts to devise
development projects that could relieve the poverty
of those people living in the Ganges and Brahma-
putra River Basin and address the critical problems
of flooding and drought; and
(2) encourages international financial institu-
tions, such as the World Bank and the Asian Devel-
opment Bank, and the international community to
•HCON 213 IH
offer whatever advice, encouragement, and assist-
ance is appropriate to help in this effort.
Æ
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 215
To encourage the Secretary of State, foreign nations, and others to work
together to help reunite family members separated during the Holocaust.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 17, 1996
Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To encourage the Secretary of State, foreign nations, and
others to work together to help reunite family members
separated during the Holocaust.
Whereas thousands of Holocaust survivors may be living
around the world, not knowing that family members from
whom they were separated during the Holocaust are also
still alive;
Whereas many Holocaust survivors are trying to locate living
family members from whom they were separated during
the Holocaust;
Whereas many Holocaust survivors fled Poland to the United
States, Israel, Russia, and other Eastern European na-
tions;
•HCON 215 IH
Whereas in July 1996, Russian resident Solomon Bromberg
and his sister, Israeli resident Rivka Bromberg Feingold,
were reunited after a separation of more than 60 years,
both having believed that their entire family had been
murdered during the Holocaust;
Whereas the Bromberg siblings were reunited after a friend
and a family member contacted Israel’s Jewish Agency,
an organization which attempts to reunite family mem-
bers separated during the Holocaust;
Whereas efforts to locate the Brombergs’ other sister and
brother continue;
Whereas many Holocaust survivors may be living in the
United States and foreign nations, especially Israel, Rus-
sia, Poland, and other Eastern European nations;
Whereas efforts, such as those long pursued by the Red Cross
and Israel’s Jewish Agency, to reunite family members
separated during the Holocaust should be encouraged, es-
pecially in light of the dramatic reunion of the Bromberg
siblings; and
Whereas coordinated efforts of the United States, foreign na-
tions, especially Israel, Russia, Poland, and other East-
ern European nations, and organizations such as the Red
Cross and Israel’s Jewish Agency will help to reunite
family members separated during the Holocaust: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress encourages the Secretary
of State, foreign nations, especially Israel, Russia, Poland,
and other Eastern European nations, and organizations
such as the Red Cross and Israel’s Jewish Agency, to co-
•HCON 215 IH
ordinate efforts to help reunite family members separated
during the Holocaust.
Æ
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 216
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for relocation of the Portrait Monument.
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 216
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas in 1995, women of America celebrated the 75th an-
niversary of their right to participate in our government
through suffrage;
Whereas Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan
B. Anthony were pioneers in the movement for women’s
suffrage and the pursuit of equal rights; and
Whereas the relocation of the Portrait Monument to a place
of prominence and esteem would serve to honor and re-
•HCON 216 EH
vere the contribution of thousands of women; Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate con-
curring), That the Architect of the Capitol shall—
(1) restore the Portrait Monument and place it in
the Rotunda of the Capitol for one year at which time
it shall be moved to a permanent site along with an ap-
propriate educational display, as determined by the com-
mission created in section 3, and an alternative statue
recommended by the commission shall be placed in the
Rotunda;
(2) make all necessary arrangements for a rededica-
tion ceremoney of the Portrait Monument in the Ro-
tunda in conjunction with the Woman Suffrage Statue
Campaign; and
(3) use no Federal funds to pay any expense of re-
storing or moving the statue.
SEC. 2. The Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be
used at a time mutually agreed upon by the majority leader
of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives for a ceremony to commemorate and celebrate the stat-
ue’s return to the Rotunda.
SEC. 3. A commission of 11 interested parties, including
Senators and Representatives, will be appointed. The major-
ity leader of the Senate will appoint three members and the
minority leader of the Senate will appoint two members to
•HCON 216 EH
the commission. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
will appoint one member, the majority leader of the House
of Representatives will appoint two members, the minority
leader of the House of Representatives will appoint two mem-
bers, and the Architect of the Capitol will serve as the elev-
enth member of the commission. Immediately following the
relocation of the Portrait Monument, the commission shall—
(1) select a permanent site for the Portrait Monu-
ment;
(2) plan and develop an educational display to be
located near the statue at its permanent site, describing
some of the most dramatic events of the suffragettes’
lives;
(3) select an alternative statue for permanent place-
ment in the Rotunda of the Capitol to commemorate the
struggle of women in America for equal rights;
(4) provide its recommendation to the Senate and
the House of Representatives no later than one year
after the relocation of the Portrait Monument; and
H. Con. Res. 216
Agreed to September 27, 1996
One Hundred Fourth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
Concurrent Resolution
Providing for relocation of the Portrait Monument.
Whereas in 1995, women of America celebrated the 75th anniver-
sary of their right to participate in our government through
suffrage;
Whereas Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B.
Anthony were pioneers in the movement for women’s suffrage
and the pursuit of equal rights; and
Whereas the relocation of the Portrait Monument to a place of
prominence and esteem would serve to honor and revere the
contribution of thousands of women: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Architect of the Capitol shall—
(1) restore the Portrait Monument and place it in the
Rotunda of the Capitol for one year at which time it shall
be moved to a permanent site along with an appropriate edu-
cational display, as determined by the commission created in
section 3, and an alternative statue recommended by the
commission shall be placed in the Rotunda;
(2) make all necessary arrangements for a rededication
ceremoney of the Portrait Monument in the Rotunda in conjunc-
tion with the Woman Suffrage Statue Campaign; and
(3) use no Federal funds to pay any expense of restoring
or moving the statue.
SEC. 2. The Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used
at a time mutually agreed upon by the Majority Leader of the
Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives for a
ceremony to commemorate and celebrate the statue’s return to
the Rotunda.
SEC. 3. A commission of 11 interested parties, including
Senators and Representatives, will be appointed. The Majority
Leader of the Senate will appoint three members and the Minority
Leader of the Senate will appoint two members to the commission.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives will appoint one
member, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives will
appoint two members, the Minority Leader of the House of Rep-
resentatives will appoint two members, and the Architect of the
Capitol will serve as the eleventh member of the commission. Imme-
diately following the relocation of the Portrait Monument, the
commission shall—
(1) select a permanent site for the Portrait Monument;
(2) plan and develop an educational display to be located
near the statue at its permanent site, describing some of the
most dramatic events of the suffragettes’ lives;
H. Con. Res. 216—2
(3) select an alternative statue for permanent placement
in the Rotunda of the Capitol to commemorate the struggle
of women in America for equal rights;
(4) provide its recommendation to the Senate and the House
of Representatives no later than one year after the relocation
of the Portrait Monument; and
(5) use no Federal funds to pay any expense of the
educational display and/or relocation of the Portrait Monument.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 216
Providing for relocation of the Portrait Monument.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 24, 1996
Mrs. MORELLA (for herself, Mrs. MYRICK, Ms. GREENE of Utah, Mrs. KELLY,
Mrs. SEASTRAND, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Ms. DUNN of Washington, Mrs.
JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mrs. FOWLER, Mrs. VUCANOVICH, Ms. MOL-
INARI, and Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Oversight
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for relocation of the Portrait Monument.
Whereas in 1995, women of America celebrated the 75th an-
niversary of their right to participate in our government
through suffrage;
Whereas Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan
B. Anthony were pioneers in the movement for women’s
suffrage and the pursuit of equal rights; and
Whereas the relocation of the Portrait Monument to a place
of prominence and esteem would serve to honor and re-
vere the contribution of thousands of women: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Architect of the Capitol shall—
HCON 216 IH
members, the minority leader of the House of Representa-
tives will appoint two members, and the Architect of the
Capitol will serve as the eleventh member of the commis-
sion. Immediately following the relocation of the Portrait
Monument, the commission shall—
(1) select a permanent site for the Portrait
Monument;
(2) plan and develop an educational display to
be located near the statue at its permanent site, de-
scribing some of the most dramatic events of the
suffragettes’ lives;
(3) select an alternative statue for permanent
placement in the Rotunda of the Capitol to com-
memorate the struggle of women in America for
equal rights;
(4) provide its recommendation to the Senate
and the House of Representatives no later than one
year after the relocation of the Portrait Monument;
and
(5) use no Federal funds to pay any expense of
the educational display and/or relocation of the Por-
trait Monument.
Æ
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 216
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 27, 1996
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for relocation of the Portrait Monument.
Whereas in 1995, women of America celebrated the 75th an-
niversary of their right to participate in our government
through suffrage;
Whereas Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan
B. Anthony were pioneers in the movement for women’s
suffrage and the pursuit of equal rights; and
Whereas the relocation of the Portrait Monument to a place
of prominence and esteem would serve to honor and re-
HCON 216 RDS
vere the contribution of thousands of women; Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate con-
curring), That the Architect of the Capitol shall—
(1) restore the Portrait Monument and place it in
the Rotunda of the Capitol for one year at which time
it shall be moved to a permanent site along with an ap-
propriate educational display, as determined by the com-
mission created in section 3, and an alternative statue
recommended by the commission shall be placed in the
Rotunda;
(2) make all necessary arrangements for a rededica-
tion ceremoney of the Portrait Monument in the Ro-
tunda in conjunction with the Woman Suffrage Statue
Campaign; and
(3) use no Federal funds to pay any expense of re-
storing or moving the statue.
SEC. 2. The Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be
used at a time mutually agreed upon by the majority leader
of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives for a ceremony to commemorate and celebrate the stat-
ue’s return to the Rotunda.
SEC. 3. A commission of 11 interested parties, including
Senators and Representatives, will be appointed. The major-
ity leader of the Senate will appoint three members and the
minority leader of the Senate will appoint two members to
HCON 216 RDS
the commission. The Speaker of the House of Representatives
will appoint one member, the majority leader of the House
of Representatives will appoint two members, the minority
leader of the House of Representatives will appoint two mem-
bers, and the Architect of the Capitol will serve as the elev-
enth member of the commission. Immediately following the
relocation of the Portrait Monument, the commission shall—
(1) select a permanent site for the Portrait Monu-
ment;
(2) plan and develop an educational display to be
located near the statue at its permanent site, describing
some of the most dramatic events of the suffragettes’
lives;
(3) select an alternative statue for permanent place-
ment in the Rotunda of the Capitol to commemorate the
struggle of women in America for equal rights;
(4) provide its recommendation to the Senate and
the House of Representatives no later than one year
after the relocation of the Portrait Monument; and
(5) use no Federal funds to pay any expense of the
educational display and/or relocation of the Portrait
Monument.
Passed the House of Representatives September 26,
1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 218
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should categorically
disavow any intention of issuing pardons to James or Susan McDougal
or Jim Guy Tucker.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1996
Mr. BACHUS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President
should categorically disavow any intention of issuing par-
dons to James or Susan McDougal or Jim Guy Tucker.
Whereas it is incumbent upon the United States House of
Representatives to oppose any action that would have the
effect of undermining the rule of law or the American
people’s faith in the jury system;
Whereas on May 28, 1996, the President of the United
States’ former business partners were found guilty of a
total of 24 felony counts by a jury of 12 Arkansas citi-
zens;
Whereas Susan McDougal and Jim Guy Tucker have been
sentenced for their crimes by a Federal district judge in
•HCON 218 IH
Little Rock, Arkansas, and their codefendant James
McDougal is awaiting sentencing by the same judge;
Whereas on September 4, 1996, Susan McDougal was held
in contempt of court for refusing to answer questions be-
fore a Federal grand jury relating to (1) the President
of the United States’ knowledge of the fraudulent trans-
actions for which she was convicted, and (2) the truthful-
ness of the President of the United States’ testimony at
her trial;
Whereas in a televised interview broadcast on September 23,
1996, the President of the United States stated that any
requests for a presidential pardon made by James or
Susan McDougal or Jim Guy Tucker would be reviewed
in the normal course, thereby leaving open the possibility
that pardons might indeed be issued at some later date;
Whereas any presidential pardon of James or Susan
McDougal or Jim Guy Tucker would seriously undermine
the confidence of the American people in our criminal
justice system, by essentially nullifying felony convictions
of friends and associates of the President of the United
States rendered by a jury of 12 Arkansas citizens on
charges initially brought by a grand jury comprised of 23
other Arkansans; and
Whereas the September 23, 1996, remarks by the President
of the United States could be construed by his recently
convicted friends and associates as offering them an in-
ducement to refuse to testify honestly and openly about
matters under investigation by Federal law enforcement
authorities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
•HCON 218 IH
President of the United States should categorically dis-
avow any intention of issuing presidential pardons to
James and Susan McDougal and Jim Guy Tucker, and
thereby affirm the principle that in the American system,
no one is above the law.
Æ