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I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1950 
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent discriminatory misconduct 
against taxpayers by Federal officers and employees, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 13, 2013 
Mr. TURNER (for himself, Mr. MICA, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. BON-
NER, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. 
SCHWEIKERT, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. 
FITZPATRICK, Mr. RICE of South Carolina, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. LANCE, 
Mr. 
BROOKS
of 
Alabama, 
Mr. 
CHABOT, 
Mr. 
FINCHER, 
Mr. 
FARENTHOLD, Mr. ROSS, Mr. SALMON, and Mr. MEEHAN) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 
and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to 
be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider-
ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
concerned 
A BILL 
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent discrimi-
natory misconduct against taxpayers by Federal officers 
and employees, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Taxpayer Non-
discrimination & Protection Act of 2013’’. 
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SEC. 2. MISCONDUCT AGAINST TAXPAYERS BY INTERNAL 
REVENUE SERVICE EMPLOYEES. 
(a) CRIMINAL LIABILITY.—Chapter 13 of title 18, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘§ 250. Misconduct against taxpayers by Internal Rev-
enue Service employees 
‘‘Whoever being an employee of the Internal Revenue 
Service, engages, during the performance of that employ-
ee’s official duties, in an act or omission described in sec-
tion 1203(b) of the Internal Revenue Service Restruc-
turing and Reform Act of 1998 shall be fined under this 
title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.’’. 
(b) CLARIFICATION OF ACTS AND OMISSION CONSTI-
TUTING MISCONDUCT.—For purposes of section 1203 of 
the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform 
Act of 1998 and section 250 of title 18, United States 
Code (as added by this section) the protections and guar-
antees afforded under the First Amendment of the Con-
stitution of the United States to political speech and polit-
ical expression shall not fail to be treated as rights under 
the Constitution of the United States referred to in section 
1203(b) of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring 
and Reform Act of 1998. 
(c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
for chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended 
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113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3202 
AN ACT 
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prepare 
a comprehensive security assessment of the transpor-
tation security card program, 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. 137
Expressing the sense of Congress that mediators should be used in discussions
between Congress and the President to produce a balanced budget.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 31, 1996
Mr. MINGE (for himself, Mr. BLUTE, Mr. BROWDER, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. KLUG,
Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. MCKINNEY, and Mr. QUINN) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform and Oversight
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that mediators should be
used in discussions between Congress and the President
to produce a balanced budget.
Whereas Congress and the President have proposed budget
reconciliation plans that balance in 7 years as scored by
the Congressional Budget Office;
Whereas negotiations have been suspended and may not be
resumed because of disagreements over the details of how
to balance the budget;
Whereas the American people have called on the President
and Congress to resolve their differences;
Whereas the benefits of balancing the budget may be lost if
differences between the parties are not resolved;
•HCON 137 IH
Whereas our Nation has successfully mediated disputes in
other regions and it is common practice in the private
sector to appoint a mediator when negotiations reach an
impasse: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the
President and Congress should use mediators to resolve
differences over the task of balancing the budget in 7
years.
Æ
(ii) of an MOU Country to implement 
and abide by the provisions of the applica-
ble MOU; and 
(iii) of a nonparty country to cooper-
ate with the United States to expeditiously 
resolve abduction cases and access cases 
within a reasonable period of time. 
(B) CRITERIA.—Such persistent failure 
may be evidenced by one or more of the fol-
lowing criteria: 
(i) The existence of 10 or more unre-
solved cases. 
(ii) The failure of the Central Author-
ity of the country to fulfill its responsibil-
ities pursuant to the Hague Abduction 
Convention or the MOU, as applicable, or 
in the case of a nonparty country, the re-
peated failure of the Central Authority of 
the country to cooperate with the Central 
Authority of the United States to resolve 
unresolved cases. 
(iii) The failure of the judicial or ad-
ministrative branch, as applicable, of the 
national government of the country to im-
plement and comply with the provisions of 
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the Hague Abduction Convention or the 
MOU, as applicable, or in the case of a 
nonparty country, the failure of the appro-
priate judicial or administrative branch of 
the national government of the country to 
expeditiously deliberate and render a deci-
sion in abduction cases and access cases. 
(iv) The failure of law enforcement to 
locate abducted children or to enforce re-
turn orders or determinations of rights of 
access rendered by the judicial or adminis-
trative authorities of the national govern-
ment of the country in abduction cases or 
access cases. 
(20) RIGHTS OF ACCESS.—The term ‘‘rights of 
access’’ means the rights of contact between a child 
and a left-behind parent that may arise— 
(A) as a provisional measure while an ab-
duction case is pending; and 
(B) by operation of law or by reason of ju-
dicial or administrative determination or by 
agreement having legal effect under the law of 
the country in which the child is located. 
(21) RIGHTS OF CUSTODY.—The term ‘‘rights 
of custody’’ means rights of care and custody of an 
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(8) According to the Department of State’s 
April 2010 Report on Compliance with the Hague 
Convention on the Civil Aspects of International 
Child Abduction, ‘‘parental child abduction jeopard-
izes the child and has substantial long-term con-
sequences for both the child and the left-behind par-
ent.’’. 
(9) Abducted children are at risk of serious 
emotional and psychological problems and have been 
found to experience anxiety, eating problems, night-
mares, mood swings, sleep disturbances, aggressive 
behavior, resentment, guilt and fearfulness, and as 
adults may struggle with identity issues, personal re-
lationships, and parenting. 
(10) Left-behind parents may encounter sub-
stantial psychological and emotional problems, and 
few have the extraordinary financial resources nec-
essary to pursue individual civil or criminal remedies 
in both the United States and a foreign country, 
even where available, or to engage in repeated for-
eign travel to attempt to procure the return of their 
children by evoking diplomatic and humanitarian 
remedies. 
(11) Left-behind parents who are military par-
ents may be unable to leave their military duties to 
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•HCON 138 IH
blockades and other forms of military aggression by
the PRC.
Æ
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 172
Authorizing the 1996 Summer Olympic Torch Relay to be run through
the Capitol Grounds, and for other purposes.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 11, 1996
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the 1996 Summer Olympic Torch Relay to be
run through the Capitol Grounds, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
269 
(c) EVALUATION.—The Commander shall develop 
outcome measurements to evaluate the success of each 
family support activity included in a pilot program under 
subsection (a). 
(d) ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY.—The Commander may 
expend up to $5,000,000 during each fiscal year specified 
in subsection (f) to carry out the pilot programs under 
subsection (a). 
(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘Commander’’ means the Com-
mander of the United States Special Operations 
Command. 
(2) The term ‘‘immediate family members’’ has 
the meaning given that term in section 1789(c) of 
title 10, United States Code. 
(3) The term ‘‘special operations forces’’ means 
those forces of the Armed Forces identified as spe-
cial operations forces under section 167(i) of such 
title. 
(f) DURATION OF PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORITY.— 
The authority provided by subsection (a) is available to 
the Commander during fiscal years 2014 through 2016. 
(g) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after com-
pleting a pilot program under subsection (a), the Com-
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1905
AN ACT
Making appropriations for energy and water devel-
opment for the fiscal year ending September 30,
1996, and for other purposes.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 139
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the George Washington University
is important to the Nation and urging that the importance of the Univer-
sity be recognized and celebrated through regular ceremonies.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 31, 1996
Mr. STEARNS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the George Wash-
ington University is important to the Nation and urging
that the importance of the University be recognized and
celebrated through regular ceremonies.
Whereas on February 9, 1821, Congress chartered Colum-
bian College, which was renamed the George Washington
University (referred to in this resolution as the ‘‘Univer-
sity’’) in 1904;
Whereas President James Monroe signed the University’s
charter;
Whereas Congress adjourned and joined President Monroe
for the University’s first commencement exercises;
Whereas in 1825 the University opened a College of Medi-
cine;
•HCON 139 IH
Whereas the University has made and continues to make ex-
ceptional contributions to the health of the public, includ-
ing the historic use the University’s medical facilities as
a military hospital during the Civil War;
Whereas the University continues to provide medical treat-
ment to the people of the Nation ranging from presidents
and members of Congress to indigent and homeless indi-
viduals;
Whereas the University has, in the past 175 years, contrib-
uted to the educational, cultural, and political enrichment
of the Nation through synergistic associations with the
Federal Government;
Whereas the University is the largest institution of higher
education in the Nation’s capital, and provides edu-
cational services to more than 19,000 undergraduate,
graduate, and professional students each year; and
Whereas the University has rendered and continues to render
exemplary service to the Nation through the achievement
of the University’s educational mission, with distin-
guished alumni holding prominent positions in business,
law, government, medicine, and the arts and sciences:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the George Washington University has been
and continues to be of exceptional importance to the
Nation; and
•HCON 139 IH
(2) the importance of the George Washington
University should be recognized and celebrated
through regular ceremonies.
Æ
IV
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 13
Condemning the violence committed in Brookline, Massachusetts, on
December 30, 1994.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1995
Mr. MEEHAN (for himself, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mrs. SCHROEDER,
and Mr. SCHUMER) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Condemning the violence committed in Brookline,
Massachusetts, on December 30, 1994.
Whereas on Friday, December 30, 1994, a tragic crime was
committed in Brookline, Massachusetts, when a gunman
entered 2 separate clinics in the same neighborhood and
opened fire, killing 2 persons and seriously wounding 5
others;
Whereas every responsible individual, elected official, and
community and religious leader respects the right of
peaceful protest, but is opposed to threats, harassment,
intimidation, and violence;
Whereas terrorist acts are a violation of the principles of free
society; and
•HCON 13 IH
Whereas the One Hundred Third Congress recognized the
need to assure our citizens of the right to peaceful access
to clinics by enacting the Freedom of Access to Clinic
Entrances Act of 1994: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress condemns the violence
committed in Brookline, Massachusetts, on December 30,
1994, and all other acts of violence, including threats and
harassment, which are intended to intimidate law abiding
citizens from engaging in lawful acts.
SEC. 2. The Congress calls upon Federal law enforce-
ment officials to act swiftly and decisively to protect clinics
from such acts of terror by fully cooperating with local
law enforcement officials, by thoroughly investigating
threats and acts of violence, and by prosecuting those who
commit such vile acts to the full extent of the law.
Æ
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 140
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the peace and security
of Taiwan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 31, 1996
Mr. TORRICELLI (for himself, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. ACKERMAN,
Mr. ANDREWS, and Mr. BROWN of Ohio) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Re-
lations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the
peace and security of Taiwan.
Whereas peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits is in the
political, security, and economic interests of the United
States as specified in the Taiwan Relations Act (Public
Law 96–8), signed into law in 1979;
Whereas United States interests are served by supporting de-
mocracy abroad;
Whereas Taiwan is a model emerging democracy, with its
first presidential elections scheduled for March of 1996;
Whereas the 21,000,000 peace-loving people of Taiwan are
eager to join the international community;
•HCON 140 IH
Whereas in July and August of 1995, the People’s Republic
of China carried out a series of surface-to-surface ballis-
tic missiles, live artillery, and joint air and sea forces
combat exercises in the seas 80 miles off the coast of
Taiwan;
Whereas the People’s Republic of China vows to hold more
rounds of military exercises;
Whereas these combat exercises caused serious concern for
the safety and security of the people of Taiwan, as well
as that of the Western Pacific region;
Whereas the People’s Republic of China continues to threaten
to use force against Taiwan for various reasons, includ-
ing the pending election in Taiwan of its first president;
and
Whereas in accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act, the
United States is obliged to make available to Taiwan
such defense articles and defense services in such quan-
tity as may be necessary to enable Taiwan to maintain
a sufficient self-defense capability: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) declares that any attempt by the People’s
Republic of China to threaten the peace and security
of Taiwan is a threat to peace and security in the
Pacific and tantamount to a threat to the interests
of the United States;
(2) calls upon the President of the United
States to review the defense needs of Taiwan, in ac-
•HCON 140 IH
cordance with the Taiwan Relations Act, and to take
appropriate actions based on such review; and
(3) affirms that it is the right of the people of
Taiwan to determine the future status of Taiwan
without any interference from the People’s Republic
of China.
Æ
I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1954 
To amend chapter 7 of title 31, United States Code, to require the Comp-
troller General to assist Congress and the President in eliminating agen-
cies and programs in Executive departments that no longer serve a 
public need, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 13, 2013 
Mr. HUDSON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the 
Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend chapter 7 of title 31, United States Code, to 
require the Comptroller General to assist Congress and 
the President in eliminating agencies and programs in 
Executive departments that no longer serve a public 
need, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Sunset Wasteful Exec-
utive Expenditures and Programs Act of 2013’’. 
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IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 141
Providing for the adjournment of the two Houses.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 1, 1996
Mr. SOLOMON submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for the adjournment of the two Houses.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, February 1, 1996, it stand ad-
journed until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 1996,
or until noon on the second day after Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Thursday,
February 1, 1996, Tuesday, February 6, 1996, Wednes-
day, February, 7, 1996, Thursday, February 8, 1996,
Tuesday, February 13, 1996, Wednesday, February 14,
1996, or Thursday, February 15, 1996, pursuant to a mo-
HCON 141 ATH
tion made by the Majority Leader or his designee in ac-
cordance with this resolution, it stand recessed or ad-
journed until 3 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 1996, or
until noon on the second day after Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation
with the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority
Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the
House and Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever,
in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Æ
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 141
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for the adjournment of the two Houses.
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 141
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, February 1, 1996, it stand ad-
journed until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 1996,
or until noon on the second day after Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Thursday,
February 1, 1996, Tuesday, February 6, 1996, Wednes-
day, February, 7, 1996, Thursday, February 8, 1996,
Tuesday, February 13, 1996, Wednesday, February 14,
1996, or Thursday, February 15, 1996, pursuant to a mo-
tion made by the Majority Leader or his designee in ac-
cordance with this resolution, it stand recessed or ad-
journed until 3 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 1996, or
until noon on the second day after Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first.
•HCON 141 EH
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
and Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their
opinion, the public interst shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives February 1,
1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 141
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 1, 1996
Received
FEBRUARY 27 (legislative day, FEBRUARY 23), 1996
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for the adjournment of the two Houses.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, February 1, 1996, it stand ad-
journed until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 1996,
or until noon on the second day after Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Thursday,
February 1, 1996, Tuesday, February 6, 1996, Wednes-
day, February, 7, 1996, Thursday, February 8, 1996,
Tuesday, February 13, 1996, Wednesday, February 14,
1996, or Thursday, February 15, 1996, pursuant to a mo-
HCON 141 RFS
tion made by the Majority Leader or his designee in ac-
cordance with this resolution, it stand recessed or ad-
journed until 3 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 1996, or
until noon on the second day after Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
and Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their
opinion, the public interst shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives February 1,
1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
By LINDA NAVE,
Deputy Clerk.