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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 58
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means
in the One Hundred Sixth Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 11, 1999
Mr. ARCHER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on House Administration
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on
Ways and Means in the One Hundred Sixth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES.
For the expenses of the Committee on Ways and
Means (hereinafter in this resolution referred to as the
‘‘Committee’’), including the expenses of all staff salaries,
there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the
House of Representatives for committee salaries and ex-
penses, not more than $11,960,876 for the One Hundred
Sixth Congress.
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SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS.
Of the amount specified in section 1—
(1) not more than $5,833,436 shall be available
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at
noon on January 3, 1999, and ending immediately
before noon on January 3, 2000; and
(2) not more than $6,127,440 shall be available
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at
noon on January 3, 2000, and ending immediately
before noon on January 3, 2001.
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS.
Payments under this resolution shall be made on
vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the
Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner
directed by the Committee on House Administration.
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS.
Amounts made available under this resolution shall
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by
the Committee on House Administration.
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CHAPTER 4—MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS
SEC. 1451. ALTERNATIVE MID-POINT INTEREST ACCOUNT-
ING METHODOLOGY FOR UNDERPAYMENT OF
DUTIES AND FEES.
Section 505(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1505(c)) is amended by striking ‘‘For the period begin-
ning on’’ and all that follows through ‘‘the Secretary may
prescribe’’ and inserting ‘‘The Secretary may prescribe’’.
SEC. 1452. EXCEPTION FROM MAKING REPORT OF ARRIVAL
AND FORMAL ENTRY FOR CERTAIN VESSELS.
(a) REPORT OF ARRIVAL AND FORMAL ENTRY OF
VESSELS.—(1) Section 433(a)(1)(C) of the Tariff Act of
1930 (19 U.S.C. 1433(a)(1)(C)) is amended by striking
‘‘bonded merchandise, or’’.
(2) Section 434(a)(3) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19
U.S.C. 1434(a)(3)) is amended by striking ‘‘bonded mer-
chandise or’’.
(3) Section 4197 of the Revised Statutes of the
United States (46 U.S.C. App. 91) is amended in sub-
section (a)(2) by striking ‘‘bonded merchandise or’’.
(b) ADDITIONAL AMENDMENT.—Section 441 of the
Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1441) is amended by add-
ing at the end the following new paragraph:
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SEC. 102. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that—
(1) the small business innovation research pro-
gram established under the Small Business Innova-
tion Development Act of 1982, and reauthorized by
the Small Business Research and Development En-
hancement Act of 1992 (in this Act referred to as
the ‘‘SBIR program’’) is highly successful in involv-
ing small businesses in federally funded research
and development;
(2) the SBIR program made the cost-effective
and unique research and development capabilities
possessed by the small businesses of the Nation
available to Federal agencies and departments;
(3) the innovative goods and services developed
by small businesses that participated in the SBIR
program have produced innovations of critical impor-
tance in a wide variety of high-technology fields, in-
cluding biology, medicine, education, and defense;
(4) the SBIR program is a catalyst in the pro-
motion of research and development, the commer-
cialization of innovative technology, the development
of new products and services, and the continued ex-
cellence of this Nation’s high-technology industries;
and
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(5) the continuation of the SBIR program will
provide expanded opportunities for one of the Na-
tion’s vital resources, its small businesses, will foster
invention, research, and technology, will create jobs,
and will increase this Nation’s competitiveness in
international markets.
SEC. 103. EXTENSION OF SBIR PROGRAM.
Section 9(m) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
638(m)) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(m) TERMINATION.—The authorization to carry out
the Small Business Innovation Research Program estab-
lished under this section shall terminate on September 30,
2008.’’.
SEC. 104. ANNUAL REPORT.
Section 9(b)(7) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
638(b)(7)) is amended by striking ‘‘and the Committee on
Small Business of the House of Representatives’’ and in-
serting ‘‘, and to the Committee on Science and the Com-
mittee on Small Business of the House of Representa-
tives,’’.
SEC. 105. THIRD PHASE ASSISTANCE.
Section 9(e)(4)(C)(i) of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 638(e)(4)(C)(i)) is amended by striking ‘‘; and’’
and inserting ‘‘; or’’.
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3. A portion of the gallery as may be necessary to
accommodate reporters of news to be disseminated by
radio, television, and similar means of transmission, wish-
ing to report debates and proceedings, shall be set aside
for their use. Reputable reporters and correspondents
shall be admitted thereto under such regulations as the
Speaker may prescribe. The Executive Committee of the
Radio and Television Correspondents’ Galleries shall su-
pervise such gallery, including the designation of its em-
ployees, subject to the direction and control of the Speak-
er. The Speaker may admit to the floor, under such regu-
lations as he may prescribe, one representative of the Na-
tional Broadcasting Company, one of the Columbia Broad-
casting System, and one of the American Broadcasting
Company.
RULE VII.
RECORDS OF THE HOUSE.
Archiving
1. (a) At the end of each Congress, the chairman of
each committee shall transfer to the Clerk any noncurrent
records of such committee, including the subcommittees
thereof.
(b) At the end of each Congress, each officer of the
House elected under rule II shall transfer to the Clerk
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ments and sub-state actors who reject the peaceful settle-
ment of disputes;
Whereas the security of NATO member states is inseparably
linked to that of the whole of Europe, and the consolida-
tion and strengthening of democratic and free societies
on the entire continent, in accordance with the principles
and commitments of the Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe, is of direct and material concern
to the NATO Alliance and its partners;
Whereas the 50th anniversary NATO summit meeting, held
on April 24–25, 1999, in Washington, D.C., provided an
historic opportunity to chart a course for NATO in the
next millennium;
Whereas NATO enhances the security of the United States
by providing an integrated military structure and a
framework for consultations on political and security con-
cerns of any member state;
Whereas NATO remains the embodiment of United States
engagement in Europe and therefore membership in
NATO remains a vital national security interest of the
United States;
Whereas the European members of NATO are today devel-
oping within the Alliance a European Security and De-
fense Identity (ESDI) in order to enhance their role
within the Alliance, while at the same time the European
Union (EU) is seeking to forge among its members a
Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP);
Whereas the Berlin decisions of 1996 provided the framework
for strengthening the European pillar in NATO;
H. Res. 591
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 26, 2000.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order
to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 109)
making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001,
and for other purposes. The joint resolution shall be consid-
ered as read for amendment. The previous question shall be
considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage
without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking
minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and
(2) one motion to recommit.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 283
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 591
[Report No. 106–887]
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 109) making
continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
Mr. LINDER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res.
109) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2001, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of
order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J.
Res. 109) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal
year 2001, and for other purposes. The joint resolution
shall be considered as read for amendment. The previous
question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolu-
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tion to final passage without intervening motion except:
(1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by
the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit.
House Calendar No. 283
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 591
[Report No. 106–887]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution
(H.J. Res. 109) making continuing appropria-
tions for the fiscal year 2001, and for other pur-
poses.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
House Calendar No. 284
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 592
[Report No. 106–888]
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) or rule XIII with respect to
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered
to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) or rule XIII with
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported
from the Committee on Rules.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported on the legislative day of September 26, 2000, pro-
viding for consideration or disposition of a conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 4578) making appropria-
HRES 592 RH
tions for the Department of the Interior and related agen-
cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and
for other purposes, or any amendment reported in dis-
agreement from a conference thereon.
SEC. 2. House Resolution 586 is laid on the table.
House Calendar No. 284
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 592
[Report No. 106–888]
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) or rule XIII
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 593
To provide for the consideration of a private relief bill by the United States
Court of Claims, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2000
Mr. ROHRABACHER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
To provide for the consideration of a private relief bill by
the United States Court of Claims, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That the bill for the relief of Salah Idris
(‘‘Idris’’) of Saudi Arabia and El Shifa Pharmaceutical
Industries Company of the Sudan (‘‘El Shifa’’) now pend-
ing in the House of Representatives is hereby referred to
the United States Claims Court and the Chief Judge of
the United States Claims Court shall proceed with the
same in accordance with the provision of sections 1492
and 2509 of title 28, United States Code; the court shall
file its report within 18 months from the dates of filing
of the petition on behalf of Idris and El Shifa in the court
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giving such findings of fact and conclusions of law therein
as shall be sufficient to inform Congress of the nature and
character of the demands as claims legal or equitable,
against the United States, and the amounts, if any, legally
or equitably due from the United States to the claimants.
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H. Res. 594
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 27, 2000.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R.
4365) to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect
to children’s health, with the Senate amendment thereto, and
to consider in the House, without intervention of any point
of order, a motion offered by the chairman of the Committee
on Commerce or his designee that the House concur in the
Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion
shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for
one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and
ranking minority member of the Committee on Commerce.
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the
motion to final adoption without intervening motion.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 285
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 594
[Report No. 106–901]
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4365)
to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to children’s health.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the
bill (H.R. 4365) to amend the Public Health Service
Act with respect to children’s health.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill
(H.R. 4365) to amend the Public Health Service Act with
respect to children’s health, with Senate amendment
thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention
of any point of order, a motion offered by the chairman
of the Committee on Commerce or his designee that the
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House concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate
amendment and the motion shall be considered as read.
The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Commerce. The previous
question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to
final adoption without intervening motion.
House Calendar No. 285
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 594
[Report No. 106–901]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the Senate amend-
ment to the bill (H.R. 4365) to amend the Public
Health Service Act with respect to children’s
health.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
House Calendar No. 286
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 595
[Report No. 106–902]
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered
to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported
from the Committee on Rules.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported on the legislative day of September 27, 2000, pro-
viding for consideration or disposition of a conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 4578) making appropria-
HRES 595 RH
tions for the Department of the Interior and related agen-
cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and
for other purposes, or any amendment reported in dis-
agreement from a conference thereon.
SEC. 2. House Resolutions 586 and 592 are laid on
the table.
House Calendar No. 286
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 595
[Report No. 106–902]
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 59
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States
remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 11, 1999
Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mr. BLILEY, Mr. BOEHLERT, and Mr. LANTOS)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the United States remains committed to the North At-
lantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Whereas for 50 years the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(hereafter in this preamble referred to as ‘‘NATO’’) has
served as the preeminent organization to defend the terri-
tories of its member states against all external threats;
Whereas NATO, founded on the principles of democracy, in-
dividual liberty, and the rule of law, has proved an indis-
pensable instrument for forging a trans-Atlantic commu-
nity of nations working together to safeguard the free-
dom and common heritage of its peoples, and promoting
stability in the North Atlantic area;
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(1) note all questions of order, with the deci-
sions thereon, the record of which shall be appended
to the Journal of each session;
(2) enter on the Journal the hour at which the
House adjourns;
(3) complete the printing and distribution of
the Journal to Members, Delegates, and the Resi-
dent Commissioner, together with an accurate and
complete index, as soon as possible after the close of
a session; and
(4) send a printed copy of the Journal to the
executive of and to each branch of the legislature of
every State as may be requested by such State offi-
cials.
(d) The Clerk shall attest and affix the seal of the
House to all writs, warrants, and subpoenas issued by
order of the House and certify the passage of all bills and
joint resolutions.
(e) The Clerk shall cause the calendars of the House
to be printed and distributed each legislative day.
(f) The Clerk shall—
(1) retain in the library at the Office of the
Clerk for the use of the Members, Delegates, Resi-
dent Commissioner, and officers of the House, and
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not to be withdrawn therefrom, two copies of all the
books and printed documents deposited there; and
(2) deliver or mail to any Member, Delegate, or
the Resident Commissioner an extra copy, in binding
of good quality, of each document requested by that
Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner that
has been printed by order of either House of Con-
gress in any Congress in which the Member, Dele-
gate, or Resident Commissioner served.
(g) The Clerk shall provide for his temporary absence
or disability by designating an official in the Office of the
Clerk to sign all papers that may require the official signa-
ture of the Clerk and to do all other official acts that the
Clerk may be required to do under the rules and practices
of the House, except such official acts as are provided for
by statute. Official acts done by the designated official
shall be under the name of the Clerk. The designation
shall be in writing and shall be laid before the House and
entered on the Journal.
(h) The Clerk may receive messages from the Presi-
dent and from the Senate at any time when the House
is not in session.
(i)(1) The Clerk shall supervise the staff and manage
the office of a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commis-
sioner who has died, resigned, or been expelled until a suc-
H. Res. 598
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 28, 2000.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 4733) making appropriations for energy and
water development for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2001, and for other purposes. All points of order against the
conference report and against its consideration are waived.
The conference report shall be considered as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 288
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 598
[Report No. 106–908]
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (H.R. 4733) making appropriations for energy and water development
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 27, 2000
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered
to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference report to
accompany the bill (H.R. 4733) making appropriations
for energy and water development for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 4733) making appropriations for
energy and water development for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. All points
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of order against the conference report and against its con-
sideration are waived. The conference report shall be con-
sidered as read.
House Calendar No. 288
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 598
[Report No. 106–908]
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 4733) making
appropriations for energy and water development
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001,
and for other purposes.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
House Calendar No. 289
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 599
[Report No. 106–909]
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 28, 2000
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered
to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported
from the Committee on Rules.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported on the legislative day of October 2, 2000, providing
for consideration or disposition of a conference report to
accompany the bill (H.R. 4578) making appropriations for
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the Department of the Interior and related agencies for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other
purposes, or any amendment reported in disagreement
from a conference thereon.
SEC. 2. House Resolutions 586, 592, and 595 are laid
on the table.
House Calendar No. 289
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 599
[Report No. 106–909]
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed