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HJ 102 RFS
Whereas out of the crucible of Birmingham’s role in the civil
rights movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s, a present-day
grassroots movement, embodied in the Birmingham
Pledge, has arisen to continue the effort to eliminate ra-
cial and ethnic divisions in the United States and around
the world;
Whereas the Birmingham Pledge, authored by Birmingham
attorney James E. Rotch, sponsored by the Community
Affairs Committee of Operation New Birmingham, and
promoted by a broad cross-section of the community, in-
creases racial harmony by helping individuals commu-
nicate in a positive way concerning the Nation’s diversity
and by encouraging people to make a commitment to ra-
cial harmony;
Whereas the Birmingham Pledge, signed by individuals as
evidence of their commitment to its message, reads as
follows:
‘‘I believe that every person has worth as an indi-
vidual.
‘‘I believe that every person is entitled to dignity and
respect, regardless of race or color.
‘‘I believe that every thought and every act of racial
prejudice is harmful; if it is in my thought or act, then
it is harmful to me as well as to others.
‘‘Therefore, from this day forward I will strive daily
to eliminate racial prejudice from my thoughts and ac-
tions.
‘‘I will discourage racial prejudice by others at every
opportunity.
‘‘I will treat all people with dignity and respect; and
I will strive to honor this pledge, knowing that the world
will be a better place because of my effort.’’;
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Whereas the 172 battle streamers carried on the Army flag
are testament to the valor, commitment, and sacrifice of
the brave soldiers who have served the Nation in the
Army;
Whereas Valley Forge, New Orleans, Mexico City, Gettys-
burg, Verdun, Bataan, Normandy, Pusan, the Ia Drang
Valley, Grenada, Panama, and Kuwait are but a few of
the places where soldiers of the United States Army have
won extraordinary distinction and respect for the Nation
and its Army;
Whereas the motto of ‘‘Duty, Honor, Country’’ is the creed
by which the American soldier lives and serves;
Whereas the United States Army today is the world’s most
capable and respected ground force;
Whereas future Army forces are being prepared to conduct
quick, decisive, highly sophisticated operations anywhere,
anytime; and
Whereas no matter what the cause, location, or magnitude of
future conflicts, the Nation can rely on its Army to
produce well-trained, well-led, and highly motivated sol-
diers to carry out the missions entrusted to them: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Congress, recognizing the historic significance of the
225th anniversary of the United States Army—
(1) expresses the appreciation of the people of
the United States to the Army and the soldiers who
have served in it for 225 years of dedicated service;
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(2) honors the valor, commitment, and sacrifice
that American soldiers have displayed throughout
the history of the Army; and
(3) calls upon the President to issue a
proclamation—
(A) recognizing the 225th birthday of the
United States Army and the dedicated service
of the soldiers who have served in the Army;
and
(B) calling upon the people of the United
States to observe that anniversary with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 101
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 14, 2000
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 225th birthday of the United States Army.
Whereas on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Con-
gress, representing the citizens of 13 American colonies,
authorized the establishment of the Continental Army;
Whereas the collective expression of the pursuit of personal
freedom that caused the authorization and organization
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of the United States Army led to the adoption of the
Declaration of Independence and the codification of the
new Nation’s basic principles and values in the Constitu-
tion;
Whereas for the past 225 years, the Army’s central mission
has been to fight and win the Nation’s wars;
Whereas whatever the mission, the Nation turns to its Army
for decisive victory;
Whereas the 172 battle streamers carried on the Army flag
are testament to the valor, commitment, and sacrifice of
the brave soldiers who have served the Nation in the
Army;
Whereas Valley Forge, New Orleans, Mexico City, Gettys-
burg, Verdun, Bataan, Normandy, Pusan, the Ia Drang
Valley, Grenada, Panama, and Kuwait are but a few of
the places where soldiers of the United States Army have
won extraordinary distinction and respect for the Nation
and its Army;
Whereas the motto of ‘‘Duty, Honor, Country’’ is the creed
by which the American soldier lives and serves;
Whereas the United States Army today is the world’s most
capable and respected ground force;
Whereas future Army forces are being prepared to conduct
quick, decisive, highly sophisticated operations anywhere,
anytime; and
Whereas no matter what the cause, location, or magnitude of
future conflicts, the Nation can rely on its Army to
produce well-trained, well-led, and highly motivated sol-
diers to carry out the missions entrusted to them: Now,
therefore, be it
HJ 101 RFS
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Congress, recognizing the historic significance of the
225th anniversary of the United States Army—
(1) expresses the appreciation of the people of
the United States to the Army and the soldiers who
have served in it for 225 years of dedicated service;
(2) honors the valor, commitment, and sacrifice
that American soldiers have displayed throughout
the history of the Army; and
(3) calls upon the President to issue a
proclamation—
(A) recognizing the 225th birthday of the
United States Army and the dedicated service
of the soldiers who have served in the Army;
and
(B) calling upon the people of the United
States to observe that anniversary with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives June 13, 2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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Whereas more than 70,000 people have signed the Bir-
mingham Pledge, including the President, Members of
the Congress, State Governors, State legislators, mayors,
county commissioners, city council members, and other
people around the world;
Whereas the Birmingham Pledge has achieved national and
international recognition;
Whereas efforts to obtain signatories to the Birmingham
Pledge are being organized and conducted in commu-
nities around the world;
Whereas every Birmingham Pledge signed and returned to
Birmingham is recorded at the Birmingham Civil Rights
Institute as a permanent testament to racial reconcili-
ation, peace, and harmony; and
Whereas the Birmingham Pledge, the motto for which is
‘‘Sign It, Live It’’, is a powerful tool to facilitate dialogue
on the Nation’s diversity and the need for people to take
personal steps to achieve racial harmony and tolerance in
communities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That—
(1) the Congress—
(A) recognizes that the pledge popularly
known as the Birmingham Pledge has made a
significant contribution in fostering racial har-
mony and reconciliation in the United States
and around the world; and
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ticipation of and give significant weight to contractors and 
grantees who propose investing a significant amount of 
their own resources (including volunteer services and in-
kind contributions) in such projects and activities. 
PROHIBITION ON FUNDING FOR ABORTIONS AND 
INVOLUNTARY STERILIZATION 
SEC. 5018. None of the funds made available to carry 
out part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amend-
ed, may be used to pay for the performance of abortions 
as a method of family planning or to motivate or coerce 
any person to practice abortions. None of the funds made 
available to carry out part I of the Foreign Assistance Act 
of 1961, as amended, may be used to pay for the perform-
ance of involuntary sterilization as a method of family 
planning or to coerce or provide any financial incentive 
to any person to undergo sterilizations. None of the funds 
made available to carry out part I of the Foreign Assistance 
Act of 1961, as amended, may be used to pay for any bio-
medical research which relates in whole or in part, to meth-
ods of, or the performance of, abortions or involuntary steri-
lization as a means of family planning. None of the funds 
made available to carry out part I of the Foreign Assistance 
Act of 1961, as amended, may be obligated or expended for 
any country or organization if the President certifies that 
the use of these funds by any such country or organization
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would violate any of the above provisions related to abor-
tions and involuntary sterilizations. 
EXPORT FINANCING TRANSFER AUTHORITIES 
SEC. 5019. Not to exceed 5 percent of any appropria-
tion other than for administrative expenses made available 
for fiscal year 2005, for programs under title I of this Act 
may be transferred between such appropriations for use for 
any of the purposes, programs, and activities for which the 
funds in such receiving account may be used, but no such 
appropriation, except as otherwise specifically provided, 
shall be increased by more than 25 percent by any such 
transfer: Provided, That the exercise of such authority shall 
be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Com-
mittees on Appropriations. 
SPECIAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 
SEC. 5020. None of the funds appropriated by this Act 
shall be obligated or expended for Liberia, Serbia, Sudan, 
Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Cambodia, or Haiti except as pro-
vided through the regular notification procedures of the 
Committees on Appropriations. 
DEFINITION OF PROGRAM, PROJECT, AND ACTIVITY 
SEC. 5021. For the purpose of this Act, ‘‘program, 
project, and activity’’ shall be defined at the appropriations 
Act account level and shall include all appropriations and 
authorizations Acts earmarks, ceilings, and limitations 
with the exception that for the following accounts: Economic
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(B) commends the people involved with the
creation of the Birmingham Pledge and sig-
natories to the pledge for the steps they are
taking to make the Nation and the world a bet-
ter place for all people; and
(2) it is the sense of the Congress that a Na-
tional Birmingham Pledge Week should be estab-
lished.
Passed the House of Representatives September 12,
2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 102
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2000
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing that the Birmingham Pledge has made a signifi-
cant contribution in fostering racial harmony and rec-
onciliation in the United States and around the world,
and for other purposes.
Whereas Birmingham, Alabama, is an international symbol of
the racial strife in the United States in the 1950’s and
1960’s;
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 107
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for a White House
Conference to discuss and develop national recommendations concerning
quality of care in assisted living facilities in the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 12, 2000
Mr. STARK (for himself and Mr. COYNE) introduced the following joint
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
JOINT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for
a White House Conference to discuss and develop na-
tional recommendations concerning quality of care in as-
sisted living facilities in the United States.
Whereas assisted living is a growing and popular long-term
care option for our Nation’s seniors;
Whereas the number of assisted living beds is estimated to
range from 800,000 to 1.5 million;
Whereas although assisted living services are primarily pri-
vately funded, there is a growing trend towards using
public funding. Medicaid’s Home and Community-Based
Services waiver grew 29 percent between 1988 and 1999;
Whereas the demand for assisted living facilities is expected
to grow even more rapidly as the projected number of el-
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 103
Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c)
of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the People’s Republic of China.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 23, 2000
Mr. ROHRABACHER (for himself, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. HUNTER, and Mr. BUR-
TON of Indiana) introduced the following joint resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means
JOINT RESOLUTION
Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained
in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect
to the People’s Republic of China.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Congress does not approve the extension of the au-
thority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of
1974 recommended by the President to Congress on June
2, 2000, with respect to the People’s Republic of China.
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Union Calendar No. 434
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 103
[Report No. 106–755]
Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained in section 402(c)
of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the People’s Republic of China.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 23, 2000
Mr. ROHRABACHER (for himself, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. HUNTER, and Mr. BUR-
TON of Indiana) introduced the following joint resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means
JULY 18, 2000
Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and Means, committed to
the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and or-
dered to be printed
JOINT RESOLUTION
Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority contained
in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect
to the People’s Republic of China.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Congress does not approve the extension of the au-
thority contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of
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1974 recommended by the President to Congress on June
2, 2000, with respect to the People’s Republic of China.
Union Calendar No. 434
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 103
[Report No. 106–755]
JOINT RESOLUTION
Disapproving the extension of the waiver authority
contained in section 402(c) of the Trade Act of
1974 with respect to the People’s Republic of
China.
JULY 18, 2000
Reported adversely from the Committee on Ways and
Means, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be
printed.
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derly in need of long-term care doubles over the next 20
years;
Whereas all States have regulations that encompass assisted
living facilities, the definition and philosophy of assisted
living services varies across the country, and 21 States do
not have a licensing category or statute that specifically
uses the term assisted living;
Whereas assisted living facilities represent many arrange-
ments, ranging from housing residences to skilled medical
service providers;
Whereas a 1999 General Accounting Office report found that
25 percent of surveyed facilities were cited for five or
more quality of care or consumer protection violations
during 1996 and 1997, and 11 percent were cited for 10
or more problems;
Whereas one State prohibits assisted living facilities from
serving people with dementia, but as many as 25 percent
of the State’s assisted living residents may have demen-
tia, and in only five months in 2000, two of those resi-
dents have died in assisted living facilities due to inad-
equate care;
Whereas only 15 States require resident agreements to de-
scribe criteria for admission, discharge, or transfer even
though assisted living facilities are promoted to con-
sumers as places for ‘‘aging in place’’;
Whereas almost half of all States reported that problems with
medications in assisted living facilities occurred fre-
quently or very often. The Institute of Medicine found
that medication-related errors in hospitals account for a
substantial number of deaths;
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 104
To disapprove a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating
to proposed revisions to the national pollutant discharge elimination
system program and Federal antidegradation policy and proposed revi-
sions to the water quality planning and management regulations con-
cerning total maximum daily load.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 13, 2000
Mr. PAUL introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
JOINT RESOLUTION
To disapprove a rule issued by the Environmental Protection
Agency relating to proposed revisions to the national
pollutant discharge elimination system program and Fed-
eral antidegradation policy and proposed revisions to the
water quality planning and management regulations con-
cerning total maximum daily load.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the En-
vironmental Protection Agency and published in the Fed-
eral Register on July 13, 2000, relating to proposed revi-
sions to the national pollutant discharge elimination sys-
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tem program and Federal antidegradation policy and pro-
posed revisions to the water quality planning and manage-
ment regulations concerning total maximum daily load,
and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 105
To disapprove the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency
on July 13, 2000, relating to total maximum daily loads under the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 18, 2000
Mr. BERRY (for himself, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr.
TURNER, Mr. BONILLA, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. BAKER, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr.
JONES of North Carolina, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. THUNE, Mr. DEAL of
Georgia, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. RILEY, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. SHOWS, Mr.
HAYES, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. BLUNT, and Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota)
introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure
JOINT RESOLUTION
To disapprove the rule submitted by the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency on July 13, 2000, relating to total max-
imum daily loads under the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the En-
vironmental Protection Agency on July 13, 2000 (volume
65, number 135, page 43586 of the Federal Register), re-
lating to total maximum daily loads under the Federal
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Water Pollution Control Act, and such rule shall have no
force or effect.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 106
To disapprove a final rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection
Agency concerning water pollution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 18, 2000
Mr. DICKEY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
JOINT RESOLUTION
To disapprove a final rule promulgated by the Environmental
Protection Agency concerning water pollution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the En-
vironmental Protection Agency relating to water pollution
under the total maximum daily load program (65 Fed.
Reg. 43586), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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(4) the Energy and Water Development Appro-
priations Act, 2001;
(5) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing,
and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2001,
notwithstanding section 10 of Public Law 91–672
and section 15 of the State Department Basic Au-
thorities Act of 1956;
(6) the Department of the Interior and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001;
(7) the Departments of Labor, Health and
Human Services, and Education, and Related Agen-
cies Appropriations Act, 2001;
(8) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act,
2001;
(9) the Department of Transportation and Re-
lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001;
(10) the Treasury and General Government Ap-
propriations Act, 2001; and
(11) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban Development, and Independent
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001:
Provided, That whenever the amount which would be made
available or the authority which would be granted in
these Acts as passed by the House and Senate as of Octo-
ber 1, 2000, is different than that which would be avail-
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Whereas States reported that staff quality, sufficient staff,
and inadequate care received the next highest number of
complaints after medication issues, but there is little con-
sistency in regulations of these areas;
Whereas some States have no requirement for the number of
staff personnel who should be on duty at all times while
others make requirements ranging from 1 staff person
for the entire facility (no matter how large) to 1 staff
person for every 6 people;
Whereas approximately 20 percent of States do not require
background checks for assisted living facilities and their
employees;
Whereas each State has different regulations and oversight,
leading to unequal quality of care and consumer protec-
tions in various regions of the country. For example, in
regulating care in assisted living facilities for Alzheimer’s
patients, some States have requirements in the areas of
training, staffing, activities, and environment while others
have no requirements in these areas;
Whereas the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and CARF, the Re-
habilitation Accreditation Commission, recently released
assisted living standards, but accreditation is voluntary;
Whereas many lessons have been learned from the experience
with nursing homes, and we must ensure these types of
abuses do not happen again in any long-term care ar-
rangement; and
Whereas a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing dis-
cussed the crucial role of assisted living in long-term
health care, but also raised concerns about the quality of
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care in certain assisted living facilities: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That—
(1) the While House, in conjunction with the
Secretary of Health and Human Services and the
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall
convene a conference to study quality of care issues
and develop national recommendations for ensuring
consumer protections in assisted living facilities in
America;
(2) the Secretary of Health and Human Serv-
ices shall issue a report based on the findings of this
conference, including recommendations concerning
quality of care in assisted living facilities and any
gaps in research that should be filled; and
(3) this conference shall be convened within 1
year, and the report based on the conference shall
be issued in no more than 6 months following the
completion of the conference.
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