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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 162
Commending the entities which were instrumental in developing the ‘‘Friday
Night Live’’ and ‘‘Club Live’’ programs and which have created, are
operating, and are working to expand the ‘‘Rotary Life Club’’ program.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 1996
Mr. MILLER of California submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending the entities which were instrumental in develop-
ing the ‘‘Friday Night Live’’ and ‘‘Club Live’’ programs
and which have created, are operating, and are working
to expand the ‘‘Rotary Life Club’’ program.
Whereas in 1975 the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of
Contra Costa County, California (referred to herein as
‘‘ADAC’’) was incorporated as a California non-profit
public benefit corporation with the mission of prevention
and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse in young adults;
Whereas in 1983 the Rotarians Against Substance Abuse
Foundation (referred to herein as ‘‘RASAF’’) was incor-
porated by 13 Rotary Clubs in Contra Costa County,
California, including the Rotary Clubs of Martinez, Con-
cord, and Pleasant Hill, as a California non-profit public
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3212 
AN ACT 
To ensure compliance with the 1980 Hague Convention on 
the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction by 
countries with which the United States enjoys reciprocal 
obligations, to establish procedures for the prompt return 
of children abducted to other countries, and for other 
purposes.
772 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A decision by the Authority 
shall require a majority vote of the Authority (not 
including any member representing a State that is 
delinquent under subsection (g)(2)(D)) to be effec-
tive. 
‘‘(2) QUORUM.—A quorum of State members 
shall be required to be present for the Authority to 
make any policy decision, including— 
‘‘(A) a modification or revision of an Au-
thority policy decision; 
‘‘(B) approval of a State or regional devel-
opment plan; and 
‘‘(C) any allocation of funds among the 
States. 
‘‘(3) PROJECT AND GRANT PROPOSALS.—The 
approval of project and grant proposals shall be— 
‘‘(A) a responsibility of the Authority; and 
‘‘(B) conducted in accordance with section 
3830. 
‘‘(4) VOTING
BY
ALTERNATE
MEMBERS.—An 
alternate member shall vote in the case of the ab-
sence, death, disability, removal, or resignation of 
the Federal, State, or Indian tribe member for 
whom the alternate member is an alternate. 
‘‘(d) DUTIES.—The Authority shall— 
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‘‘(1) develop, on a continuing basis, comprehen-
sive and coordinated plans and programs for 
multistate cooperation to advance the economic and 
social well-being of the region and to approve grants 
for the economic development of the region, giving 
due consideration to other Federal, State, tribal, and 
local planning and development activities in the re-
gion; 
‘‘(2) review, and when appropriate amend, pri-
orities in a development plan for the region (includ-
ing 5-year regional outcome targets); 
‘‘(3) assess the needs and assets of the region 
based on available research, demonstrations, inves-
tigations, assessments, and evaluations of the region 
prepared by Federal, State, tribal, and local agen-
cies, universities, regional and local development dis-
tricts or organizations, and other nonprofit groups; 
‘‘(4) formulate and recommend to the Gov-
ernors and legislatures of States that participate in 
the Authority forms of interstate cooperation for— 
‘‘(A) renewable energy development and 
transmission; 
‘‘(B) transportation planning and economic 
development; 
‘‘(C) information technology; 
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or commits to make with any amounts that are unobli-
gated on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) GUARANTEE FEES.—Section 1104A(e) of title XI
of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 App. U.S.C.
1274(e)) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(e)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this sub-
section, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations to assess
in accordance with this subsection a fee for the guarantee
of an obligation under this title.
‘‘(2)(A) The amount of a fee under this subsection
for a guarantee is equal to the sum determined by adding
the amounts determined under subparagraph (B) for the
years in which the guarantee is in effect.
‘‘(B) The amount referred to in subparagraph (A) for
a year is the present value (determined by applying the
discount rate determined under subparagraph (F)) of the
amount determined by multiplying—
‘‘(i) the estimated average unpaid principal
amount of the obligation that will be outstanding
during the year (determined in accordance with sub-
paragraph (E)), by
‘‘(ii) the fee rate established under subpara-
graph (C) for the obligation for each year.
‘‘(C) The fee rate referred to in subparagraph (B)(ii)
for an obligation shall be—
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acts of community service are honorable and are the re-
sponsibility of everyone;
Whereas one example of the Future Business Leaders of
America-Phi Beta Lambda’s commitment to community
service is its campaign to raise $1,000,000 for the March
of Dimes to help children to live healthy and productive
lives; and
Whereas the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta
Lambda, through its involvement with young Americans
and its dedication to community service, has made and
continues to make major contributions to the success of
our Nation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress honors the national orga-
nization of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta
Lambda for its outstanding contributions to the success
and future of young Americans and the Nation.
Æ
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 165
Saluting and congratulating Polish people around the world as, on May
3, 1996, they commemorate the 205th anniversary of the adoption of
Poland’s first constitution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 18, 1996
Mr. QUINN (for himself, Mr. BORKSI, Mr. FLANAGAN, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr.
HOKE, and Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International
Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Saluting and congratulating Polish people around the world
as, on May 3, 1996, they commemorate the 205th anni-
versary of the adoption of Poland’s first constitution.
Whereas, on May 3, 1996, Polish people around the world,
including Americans of Polish descent, will celebrate the
205th anniversary of the adoption of the first Polish con-
stitution;
Whereas American Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus
Kosciuszko introduced the concept of constitutional de-
mocracy to his native country of Poland;
•HCON 165 IH
Whereas the Polish constitution of 1791 was the first liberal
constitution in Europe and represented Central-Eastern
Europe’s first attempt to end the feudal system of gov-
ernment;
Whereas this Polish constitution was designed to protect Po-
land’s sovereignty and national unity and to create a pro-
gressive constitutional monarchy;
Whereas this Polish constitution was the first constitution in
Central-Eastern Europe to secure individual and religious
freedom for all persons in Poland;
Whereas this Polish constitution formed a government com-
posed of distinct legislative, executive, and judicial pow-
ers;
Whereas this Polish constitution declared that ‘‘all power in
civil society should be derived from the will of the peo-
ple’’;
Whereas this Polish constitution revitalized the parliamentary
system by placing preeminent lawmaking power in the
House of Deputies, by subjecting the Sejm to majority
rule, and by granting the Sejm the power to remove min-
isters, appoint commissars, and choose magistrates;
Whereas this Polish constitution provided for significant eco-
nomic, social, and political reforms by removing inequal-
ities between the nobility and the bourgeoisie, by rec-
ognizing town residents as ‘‘freemen’’ who had judicial
autonomy and expanded rights, and by extending the pro-
tection of the law to the peasantry who previously had no
recourse against the arbitrary actions of feudal lords;
Whereas, although this Polish constitution was in effect for
less than 2 years, its principles endured and it became
the symbol around which a powerful new national con-
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 166
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the
Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer rally.
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3223 
AN ACT 
To provide for the compensation of furloughed Federal 
employees. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 166
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas One Nation Under God, Inc. has sponsored two pre-
vious prayer rallies entitled Washington for Jesus in the
city of Washington and plans a third such event over a
two-day period on April 29 and 30, 1996;
Whereas public assembly for giving thanks and praying for
the United States is a tradition in this Nation dating
•HCON 166 EH
from before the Nation’s founding and commemorated
each year by a national Thanksgiving holiday; and
Whereas the Washington for Jesus prayer rally provides for
the peaceable assembly and public expression of peoples
of all faiths to pray and give thanks for the United
States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION. 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR WASHINGTON
FOR JESUS 1996 PRAYER RALLY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—One Nation Under God, Inc. (in
this resolution referred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be per-
mitted to sponsor a public event (in this resolution re-
ferred to as the ‘‘event’’) over a two-day period on April
29 and 30, 1996 (plus one day before and one day after
the event to fully accommodate for setup, takedown, and
cleanup).
(b) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The event shall be
free of any admission charge to the public and arranged
so as not to interfere with the needs of Congress, subject
to conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Cap-
itol and the Capitol Police Board. The sponsor shall as-
sume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities inci-
dent to all activities associated with the event.
(c) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—For the pur-
poses of this resolution, the sponsor is authorized to erect
•HCON 166 EH
upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification
devices, and related structures and equipment as may be
required to conduct the event, subject to approval of the
Architect of the Capitol.
(d) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized
to make any such additional arrangements as may be nec-
essary to carry out the event consistent with good order,
public health, safety, and protection of the Capitol and
the Capitol Grounds.
SEC. 2. SPONSORSHIP OR ENDORSEMENT.
Nothing contained in this resolution shall be con-
strued as an endorsement of the sponsor or the event (or
any related activities or expressions, religious or other-
wise). The sponsor shall not represent either directly or
indirectly that this resolution or any activity carried out
under this resolution in any way constitutes approval or
endorsement by the United States Government, or any of
its agencies, of any activity or expression, religious or oth-
erwise, of the sponsor or the event.
Passed the House of Representatives April 23, 1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 166
Agreed to April 25, 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
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Washington for Jesus 1996
prayer rally.
Whereas One Nation Under God, Inc. has sponsored two previous
prayer rallies entitled Washington for Jesus in the city of
Washington and plans a third such event over a two-day period
on April 29 and 30, 1996;
Whereas public assembly for giving thanks and praying for the
United States is a tradition in this Nation dating from before
the Nation’s founding and commemorated each year by a national
Thanksgiving holiday; and
Whereas the Washington for Jesus prayer rally provides for the
peaceable assembly and public expression of peoples of all faiths
to pray and give thanks for the United States: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring),
SECTION. 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR WASHINGTON FOR JESUS
1996 PRAYER RALLY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—One Nation Under God, Inc. (in this resolu-
tion referred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be permitted to sponsor
a public event (in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘event’’) over
a two-day period on April 29 and 30, 1996 (plus one day before
and one day after the event to fully accommodate for setup, take-
down, and cleanup).
(b) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The event shall be free of any
admission charge to the public and arranged so as not to interfere
with the needs of Congress, subject to conditions to be prescribed
by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board. The
sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabil-
ities incident to all activities associated with the event.
(c) STRUCTURES
AND EQUIPMENT.—For the purposes of this
resolution, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol
Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and related struc-
tures and equipment as may be required to conduct the event,
subject to approval of the Architect of the Capitol.
(d) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of the Capitol
and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make any such
additional arrangements as may be necessary to carry out the
event consistent with good order, public health, safety, and protec-
tion of the Capitol and the Capitol Grounds.
H. Con. Res. 166—2
SEC. 2. SPONSORSHIP OR ENDORSEMENT.
Nothing contained in this resolution shall be construed as an
endorsement of the sponsor or the event (or any related activities
or expressions, religious or otherwise). The sponsor shall not rep-
resent either directly or indirectly that this resolution or any activ-
ity carried out under this resolution in any way constitutes approval
or endorsement by the United States Government, or any of its
agencies, of any activity or expression, religious or otherwise, of
the sponsor or the event.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 166
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Washington for Jesus
1996 prayer rally.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 18, 1996
Mr. STOCKMAN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the
Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer rally.
Whereas One Nation Under God, Inc. has sponsored two pre-
vious prayer rallies entitled Washington for Jesus in the
city of Washington and plans a third such event over a
two-day period on April 29 and 30, 1996;
Whereas public assembly for giving thanks and praying for
the United States is a tradition in this Nation dating
from before the Nation’s founding and commemorated
each year by a national Thanksgiving holiday; and
Whereas the Washington for Jesus prayer rally provides for
the peaceable assembly and public expression of peoples
of all faiths to pray and give thanks for the United
States: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 166 IH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION. 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR WASHINGTON
FOR JESUS 1996 PRAYER RALLY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—One Nation Under God, Inc. (in
this resolution referred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be per-
mitted to sponsor a public event (in this resolution re-
ferred to as the ‘‘event’’) over a two-day period on April
29 and 30, 1996 (plus one day before and one day after
the event to fully accommodate for setup, takedown, and
cleanup).
(b) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The event shall be
free of any admission charge to the public and arranged
so as not to interfere with the needs of Congress, subject
to conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Cap-
itol and the Capitol Police Board. The sponsor shall as-
sume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities inci-
dent to all activities associated with the event.
(c) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—For the pur-
poses of this resolution, the sponsor is authorized to erect
upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification
devices, and related structures and equipment as may be
required to conduct the event, subject to approval of the
Architect of the Capitol.
•HCON 166 IH
(d) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized
to make any such additional arrangements as may be nec-
essary to carry out the event consistent with good order,
public health, safety, and protection of the Capitol and
the Capitol Grounds.
SEC. 2. SPONSORSHIP OR ENDORSEMENT.
Nothing contained in this resolution shall be con-
strued as an endorsement of the sponsor or the event (or
any related activities or expressions, religious or other-
wise). The sponsor shall not represent either directly or
indirectly that this resolution or any activity carried out
under this resolution in any way constitutes approval or
endorsement by the United States Government, or any of
its agencies, of any activity or expression, religious or oth-
erwise, of the sponsor or the event.
Æ
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 166
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 23, 1996
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the
Washington for Jesus 1996 prayer rally.
Whereas One Nation Under God, Inc. has sponsored two pre-
vious prayer rallies entitled Washington for Jesus in the
city of Washington and plans a third such event over a
two-day period on April 29 and 30, 1996;
Whereas public assembly for giving thanks and praying for
the United States is a tradition in this Nation dating
HCON 166 RDS
from before the Nation’s founding and commemorated
each year by a national Thanksgiving holiday; and
Whereas the Washington for Jesus prayer rally provides for
the peaceable assembly and public expression of peoples
of all faiths to pray and give thanks for the United
States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION. 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR WASHINGTON
FOR JESUS 1996 PRAYER RALLY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—One Nation Under God, Inc. (in
this resolution referred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be per-
mitted to sponsor a public event (in this resolution re-
ferred to as the ‘‘event’’) over a two-day period on April
29 and 30, 1996 (plus one day before and one day after
the event to fully accommodate for setup, takedown, and
cleanup).
(b) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—The event shall be
free of any admission charge to the public and arranged
so as not to interfere with the needs of Congress, subject
to conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Cap-
itol and the Capitol Police Board. The sponsor shall as-
sume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities inci-
dent to all activities associated with the event.
(c) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—For the pur-
poses of this resolution, the sponsor is authorized to erect
HCON 166 RDS
upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification
devices, and related structures and equipment as may be
required to conduct the event, subject to approval of the
Architect of the Capitol.
(d) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized
to make any such additional arrangements as may be nec-
essary to carry out the event consistent with good order,
public health, safety, and protection of the Capitol and
the Capitol Grounds.
SEC. 2. SPONSORSHIP OR ENDORSEMENT.
Nothing contained in this resolution shall be con-
strued as an endorsement of the sponsor or the event (or
any related activities or expressions, religious or other-
wise). The sponsor shall not represent either directly or
indirectly that this resolution or any activity carried out
under this resolution in any way constitutes approval or
endorsement by the United States Government, or any of
its agencies, of any activity or expression, religious or oth-
erwise, of the sponsor or the event.
Passed the House of Representatives April 23, 1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3240 
AN ACT 
To instruct the Comptroller General of the United States 
to study the impact of Regulation D, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 168
Calling upon the members of the Army Reserve to wear Army uniforms
on April 23 each year and calling upon the American people to remember
the members of the Army Reserve and those who support them.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 30, 1996
Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky (for himself and Mr. MONTGOMERY) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
National Security
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Calling upon the members of the Army Reserve to wear
Army uniforms on April 23 each year and calling upon
the American people to remember the members of the
Army Reserve and those who support them.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) calls upon the members of the Army Re-
serve to wear Army uniforms on April 23 each year
to remind the American people of the commitment
made by the members of the Army Reserve who are
ready and willing to serve and protect our Nation
and its citizens when called upon to do so; and
•HCON 168 IH
(2) calls upon the American people to remember
the families of, employers of, and all others who as-
sist the members of the Army Reserve, who help en-
sure that the members of the Army Reserve are able
to serve and protect our Nation and its citizens
when called upon to do so.
Æ