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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 77
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp
should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring the mem-
bers of the Armed Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 1999
Mr. SHOWS (for himself, Mr. LAMPSON, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. SISISKY, Mr.
ETHERIDGE, Mr. MOORE, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. GOODE, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr.
HOLDEN, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Ms. DANNER, Mr. TAYLOR of
Mississippi, Mr. BALDACCI, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Is-
land, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. OLVER, Mr. PICKERING, Mr.
DINGELL, Mr. FROST, Mr. BLILEY, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr.
CLEMENT, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. FILNER, Ms.
LOFGREN, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. BUYER, Mr. STENHOLM,
Mr. QUINN, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO´, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. BERMAN,
Mr. SNYDER, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. GREEN
of Wisconsin, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. BARR of Georgia, Mr. HILL of
Indiana, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. KILPATRICK, and Ms. MCKINNEY) submitted
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative
postage stamp should be issued by the United States
Postal Service honoring the members of the Armed
Forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
Whereas the Order of the Purple Heart for Military Merit,
commonly known as the Purple Heart, is the oldest mili-
tary decoration in the world in present use;
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Whereas the Purple Heart is awarded in the name of the
President of the United States to members of the Armed
Forces who are wounded in conflict with an enemy force
or while held by an enemy force as a prisoner of war, and
posthumously to the next of kin of members of the
Armed Forces who are killed in conflict with an enemy
force or who die of a wound received in conflict with an
enemy force;
Whereas the Purple Heart was established on August 7,
1782, during the Revolutionary War, when General
George Washington issued an order establishing the Hon-
orary Badge of Distinction, otherwise known as the
Badge of Military Merit or the Decoration of the Purple
Heart;
Whereas the award of the Purple Heart ceased with the end
of the War of the Revolution, but was revived out of re-
spect for the memory and military achievements of
George Washington in 1932, the year marking the 200th
anniversary of his birth; and
Whereas 1999 is the year marking the 200th anniversary of
the death of George Washington: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a commemorative postage stamp should be
issued by the United States Postal Service honoring
the members of the Armed Forces who have been
awarded the Purple Heart; and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
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such a stamp be issued in 1999, the year marking
the 200th anniversary of the death of George Wash-
ington.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 78
Expressing the commitment of the Congress to continue the leadership of
the United States in the United Nations by honoring the financial obliga-
tions of the United States to the United Nations.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 25, 1999
Ms. ESHOO (for herself, Mrs. MORELLA, Mrs. LOWEY, and Mr. BERMAN) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the commitment of the Congress to continue the
leadership of the United States in the United Nations
by honoring the financial obligations of the United States
to the United Nations.
Whereas the United States has a long and distinguished his-
tory with respect to the establishment of, and participa-
tion in, the United Nations;
Whereas Democratic and Republican Administrations in the
United States have supported the goals of the United Na-
tions and have played a leading role in setting the prior-
ities of the United Nations;
Whereas the United Nations continues to promote important
foreign policy objectives of the United States in the pro-
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tection of human rights, the control of weapons of mass
destruction, the building of democratic forms of govern-
ment in countries throughout the world, the promotion of
development initiatives, and the prevention of global con-
flict, the spread of disease, and environmental degrada-
tion;
Whereas the United Nations is the only international organi-
zation that counts among its Members all sovereign
States dedicated, as stated in the United Nations Char-
ter, to saving ‘‘succeeding generations from the scourge
of war’’ and to promoting ‘‘social progress and better
standards of life’’;
Whereas the United States and other Members of the United
Nations have successfully worked to achieve reform and
efficiency in the United Nations and wish to see the
trend toward further reform and efficiency continue;
Whereas ongoing reform efforts in the United Nations are
jeopardized by serious financial crisis, caused in part by
late dues payments by Member States;
Whereas as of December 31, 1998, the United States is the
leading debtor to the United Nations, owing over $1 bil-
lion for the regular budget and peacekeeping operations
of the United Nations;
Whereas the assessed share of the United States for the reg-
ular budget of the United Nations in 1995 was just over
$300 million, or slightly more than $1 for each citizen of
the United States;
Whereas Article 17 of the United Nations Charter states that
‘‘[t]he expenses of the Organization shall be borne by the
Members as apportioned by the General Assembly’’, of
which the United States is a Member; and
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 7
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.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 1999
Mrs. ROUKEMA submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Fed-
eral income tax deduction for interest paid on debt se-
cured by a first or second home should not be further
restricted.
Whereas homeownership is a fundamental American ideal,
which promotes social and economic benefits beyond the
benefits that accrue to the occupant of the home;
Whereas homeownership is an important factor in promoting
economic security and stability for American families;
Whereas it is proper that the policy of the Federal Govern-
ment is and should continue to be to encourage home-
ownership;
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Whereas the increase in the cost of housing over the last 10
years has been greater than the increase in family in-
come;
Whereas, for the first time in 50 years, the percentage of
people in the United States owning their own homes has
declined;
Whereas the percentage of people in the United States be-
tween the ages of 25 and 29 who own their own home
has declined from 43 percent in 1976 to 38 percent
today;
Whereas the current Federal income tax deduction for inter-
est paid on debt secured by a first home has been a valu-
able cornerstone of this Nation’s housing policy for most
of this century and may well be the most important com-
ponent of housing-related tax policy in America today;
Whereas the current Federal income tax deduction for inter-
est paid on debt secured by second homes is of crucial
importance to the economies of many communities;
Whereas the continued deductibility of interest paid on debt
secured by a first or second home has particular impor-
tance in promoting other desirable social goals, such as
education of young people; and
Whereas the Federal income tax deduction for interest paid
on debt secured by a first or second home has been lim-
ited twice in the last 6 years, and was further eroded as
a result of the 1990 Budget Act: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on
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District of Columbia, 348 F. Supp. 866 (Dist. D. C.
1972), found that children with disabilities are guaran-
teed an equal opportunity to an education under the 14th
amendment to the Constitution;
Whereas the Congress responded to these court decisions by
passing the Education for All Handicapped Children Act
of 1975 (enacted as Public Law 94–142), now known as
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20
U.S.C. 1400 et seq.), to ensure a free, appropriate public
education for children with disabilities;
Whereas the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act pro-
vides that the Federal, State, and local governments are
to share in the expense of educating children with disabil-
ities and commits the Federal Government to pay up to
40 percent of the national average per pupil expenditure
for children with disabilities;
Whereas the Federal Government has provided only 9, 11,
and 12 percent of the maximum State grant allocation
for educating children with disabilities under the Individ-
uals with Disabilities Education Act in the last 3 years,
respectively;
Whereas the national average cost of educating a special edu-
cation student ($13,323) is more than twice the national
average per pupil cost ($6,140);
Whereas research indicates that children who are effectively
taught, including effective instruction aimed at acquiring
literacy skills, and who receive positive early interventions
demonstrate academic progress, and are significantly less
likely to be referred to special education;
Whereas the high cost of educating children with disabilities
and the Federal Government’s failure to fully meet its
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debt secured by a first or second home should not be fur-
ther restricted.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 81
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol
for a ceremony in honor of the Fiftieth Anniver-
sary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO) and welcoming the three newest mem-
bers of NATO, the Republic of Poland, the Re-
public of Hungary, and the Czech Republic, into
NATO.
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 81
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the United States Cap-
itol is authorized to be used on April 23, 1999, for a cere-
mony in honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and welcoming the
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three newest members of NATO, the Republic of Poland,
the Republic of Hungary, and the Czech Republic, into
NATO. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be
carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Ar-
chitect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives April 15, 1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 81
Agreed to April 19, 1999
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Rotunda of the United States Capitol is authorized
to be used on April 23, 1999, for a ceremony in honor of the
50th Anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
and welcoming the three newest members of NATO, the Republic
of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, and the Czech Republic, into
NATO. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried
out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the
Capitol may prescribe.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
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SEC. 112. Amounts provided by section 101 of this
joint resolution, for projects and activities in the Depart-
ments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001, affected by
the termination of the Violent Crime Reduction Trust
Fund, shall be distributed into the accounts established
in the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the
Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2001, as passed by the House.
SEC. 113. Notwithstanding any other provision of
this joint resolution, except section 106, the rate for oper-
ations for projects and activities that would be funded
under the heading ‘‘International Organizations and Con-
ferences, Contributions to International Organizations’’ in
the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Ju-
diciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001,
shall be the amount provided by the provisions of section
101 multiplied by the ratio of the number of days covered
by this resolution to 365.
SEC. 114. Notwithstanding any other provision of
this joint resolution, except section 106, only the following
activities funded with Federal Funds for the District of
Columbia, may be continued under this joint resolution at
a rate for operations not exceeding the current rate, multi-
plied by the ratio of the number of days covered by this
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 81
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony in honor
of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO) and welcoming the three newest members of NATO, the Repub-
lic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, and the Czech Republic, into
NATO.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 12, 1999
Mr. GILMAN (for himself and Mr. GEJDENSON) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Ad-
ministration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a cere-
mony in honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and welcoming the
three newest members of NATO, the Republic of Poland,
the Republic of Hungary, and the Czech Republic, into
NATO.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the United States Cap-
itol is authorized to be used on April 23, 1999, for a cere-
mony in honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and welcoming the
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three newest members of NATO, the Republic of Poland,
the Republic of Hungary, and the Czech Republic, into
NATO. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be
carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Ar-
chitect of the Capitol may prescribe.
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III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 81
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 19, 1999
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony in honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and wel-
coming the three newest members of NATO, the Repub-
lic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, and the Czech
Republic, into NATO.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the United States Cap-
itol is authorized to be used on April 23, 1999, for a cere-
mony in honor of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and welcoming the
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three newest members of NATO, the Republic of Poland,
the Republic of Hungary, and the Czech Republic, into
NATO. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be
carried out in accordance with such conditions as the
Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives April 15, 1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 82
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolu-
tion, to remove United States Armed Forces from their positions in
connection with the present operations against the Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 12, 1999
Mr. CAMPBELL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War
Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed
Forces from their positions in connection with the
present operations against the Federal Republic of Yugo-
slavia.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES
FROM THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGO-
SLAVIA.
Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolu-
tion (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), the Congress hereby directs the
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President to remove United States Armed Forces from
their positions in connection with the present operations
against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia within 30 days
after the passage of this resolution or within such longer
period as may be necessary to effectuate their safe with-
drawal.
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IV
Union Calendar No. 62
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 82
[Report No. 106–116]
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolu-
tion, to remove United States Armed Forces from their positions in
connection with the present operations against the Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 12, 1999
Mr. CAMPBELL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
APRIL 27, 1999
Additional sponsors: Mr. GOODLING, Mr. SCARBOROUGH, Mr. STARK, Mr.
PAUL, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland,
Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. BARR of Georgia, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mrs.
CHENOWETH, Mr. SANDFORD, Mr. GANSKE, and Mr. METCALF
APRIL 27, 1999
Reported adversely from the Committee on International Relations, committed
to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and
ordered to be printed
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War
Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed
Forces from their positions in connection with the
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present operations against the Federal Republic of Yugo-
slavia.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES
FROM THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF YUGO-
SLAVIA.
Pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolu-
tion (50 U.S.C. 1544(c)), the Congress hereby directs the
President to remove United States Armed Forces from
their positions in connection with the present operations
against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia within 30 days
after the passage of this resolution or within such longer
period as may be necessary to effectuate their safe with-
drawal.
Union Calendar No. 62
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 82
[Report No. 106–116]
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of
the War Powers Resolution, to remove United
States Armed Forces from their positions in con-
nection with the present operations against the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
APRIL 27, 1999
Reported adversely from the Committee on International
Relations, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be
printed
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 83
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Gov-
ernment of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
and its President Slobodan Milosevic release the
three detained United States servicemen and
abide by the Geneva Conventions regarding the
treatment of both prisoners of war and civilians.
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 83
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas United States Army Staff Sgt. Andrew A. Ramirez,
24, of Los Angeles; Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Stone, 25,
of Smiths Creek, Michigan and San Antonio Texas, and
Spc. Steven M. Gonzales, 21, of Huntsville, Texas were
captured on March 31, 1999, while patrolling the
Kumanovo area;
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obligation under the Individuals with Disabilities Edu-
cation Act drain school budgets, jeopardize the quality of
education provided by local schools, and place a signifi-
cant burden on State and local taxpayers;
Whereas, if the appropriation for part B of the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.)
exceeds $4,924,672,200 for a fiscal year, the State fund-
ing formula will shift from one based solely on the num-
ber of children with disabilities in the State to one based
on 85 percent of the children ages 3 to 21 living in the
State and 15 percent based on children living in poverty
in the State, enabling States to undertake good practices
for addressing the learning needs of more children in the
regular education classroom and reduce over identifica-
tion of children who may not need to be referred to spe-
cial education;
Whereas the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has
been successful in achieving significant increases in the
number of children with disabilities who receive a free,
appropriate public education;
Whereas the current level of Federal funding to States and
localities under the Individuals with Disabilities Edu-
cation Act is contrary to the goal of ensuring that chil-
dren with disabilities receive a quality education; and
Whereas the Federal Government has failed to appropriate
40 percent of the national average per pupil expenditure
per child with a disability as required under the Individ-
uals with Disabilities Education Act to assist States and
localities to educate children with disabilities: Now, there-
fore, be it
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Whereas these 3 honorable United States soldiers are now in
the custody of the Government of the Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia and its President Slobodan Milosevic;
Whereas the Geneva Conventions, the 1949 treaties setting
forth international requirements for the treatment of
both civilians and military personnel during armed con-
flicts, stipulates that prisoners of war must at all times
be humanely treated, provided any necessary medical as-
sistance, protected against acts of violence or intimida-
tion and against insults and public curiosity and evacu-
ated from any area of danger;
Whereas the Third Geneva Convention also prohibits putting
prisoners of war on trial for engaging in ordinary acts of
warfare for which the capturing country’s own soldiers
would not be charged;
Whereas under the Geneva Conventions, the International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has the right to
nonsupervised visits of prisoners to ensure they are being
treated well;
Whereas the Yugoslav Government has as yet not responded
to the ICRC’s requests; and
Whereas sanctions can be applied to parties to the Geneva
Conventions for failing to abide by the conventions: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the United States Government should com-
mend the 3 detained United States soldiers for their
patriotism, bravery, service, and duty to their coun-
try;
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(2) the United States Government should con-
tinue to forcefully press the Yugoslav Government
and its president Slobodan Milosevic for the uncon-
ditional release of the 3 detained United States serv-
icemen and, in the interim, to guarantee their health
and safety, and permit the International Committee
of the Red Cross to visit the servicemen and verify
their condition without supervision, and that all
other provisions of the Geneva Conventions be fully
respected;
(3) the United States Government should con-
demn any move on the part of the Government of
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to put the three
detained United States servicemen on trial or sub-
ject them to public display; and
(4) the United States Government should hold
the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugo-
slavia and its President Slobodan Milosevic directly
responsible for the welfare of the 3 detained United
States servicemen.
Passed the House of Representatives April 15, 1999.
Attest:
Clerk.