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House Calendar No. 170
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 410
[Report No. 105–498]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3546) to provide for a national
dialogue on Social Security and to establish the Bipartisan Panel to
Design Long-Range Social Security Reform.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 28, 1998
Mr. DIAZ-BALART, 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 bill (H.R. 3546) to provide
for a national dialogue on Social Security and to estab-
lish the Bipartisan Panel to Design Long-Range Social
Security Reform.
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 bill (H.R. 3546) to
provide for a national dialogue on Social Security and to
establish the Bipartisan Panel to Design Long-Range So-
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cial Security Reform. The bill shall be considered as read
for amendment. The amendment recommended by the
Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill,
modified by the amendments printed in the report of the
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall
be considered as adopted. The previous question shall be
considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any
further amendment thereto to final passage without inter-
vening motion except: (1) three hours of debate on the
bill, as amended, which shall be equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of
the Committee on Ways and Means; (2) a further amend-
ment printed in the Congressional Record pursuant to
clause 6 of rule XXIII, if offered by Representative Rangel
of New York or his designee, which shall be considered
as read and shall be separately debatable for one hour
equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an
opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without
instructions.
House Calendar No. 170
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 410
[Report No. 105–498]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3546)
to provide for a national dialogue on Social Secu-
rity and to establish the Bipartisan Panel to De-
sign Long-Range Social Security Reform.
APRIL 28, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 412
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 29, 1998
Mr. FAZIO of California submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating minority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is
hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the
House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE
ON BANKING
AND FINANCIAL SERV-
ICES: Ms. Lee of California.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE: Ms. Lee of California.
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House Calendar No. 172
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 413
[Report No. 105–501]
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1502) entitled the ‘‘District of
Columbia Student Opportunity Scholarship Act of 1997’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 29, 1998
Mrs. MYRICK, 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 bill (S. 1502) entitled
the ‘‘District of Columbia Student Opportunity Scholar-
ship Act of 1997’’.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S.
1502) entitled the ‘‘District of Columbia Student Oppor-
tunity Scholarship Act of 1997’’. The bill shall be consid-
ered as read for amendment. The previous question shall
be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage with-
out intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate on
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the bill equally divided and controlled by the Majority
Leader or his designee and a Member opposed to the bill;
and (2) one motion to commit.
House Calendar No. 172
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 413
[Report No. 105–501]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1502) en-
titled the ‘‘District of Columbia Student Oppor-
tunity Scholarship Act of 1997’’.
APRIL 29, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 414
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 30, 1998.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI
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 reported from that com-
mittee before May 1, 1998, providing for consideration or dis-
position of the bill (H.R. 3579) making emergency supple-
mental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September
30, 1998, and for other purposes, an amendment thereto, a
conference report thereon, or an amendment reported in dis-
agreement from a conference thereon.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 173
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 414
[Report No. 105–502]
Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to consideration
of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 29, 1998
Mr. MCINNIS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect
to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the
Committee on Rules.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 4(b) of rule
XI 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 from that committee before May 1, 1998, providing
for consideration or disposition of the bill (H.R. 3579)
making emergency supplemental appropriations for the
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 415
To promote independent radio broadcasting in Africa.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 29, 1998
Mr. ROYCE (for himself, Mr. MENENDEZ, and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
RESOLUTION
To promote independent radio broadcasting in Africa.
Whereas Africa’s numerous ethnic groups, with an estimated
2,000 languages and dialects, have long been isolated
from each other;
Whereas radio is the primary means of transmitting vital in-
formation in Africa and linking African populations;
Whereas poverty, illiteracy, and logistical difficulties make
television and the print media less utilized means of com-
munication;
Whereas radio is not only compatible with Africa’s oral tradi-
tions, but has the added benefit of being affordable and
adaptable;
Whereas African radio stations generally are owned and oper-
ated by governments, which being aware of radio’s power
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often deny or delay applications for proposed independent
radio stations, harass officials or staff of independent
radio stations, or close independent radio stations;
Whereas 53 independent journalists in Africa have been killed
over the past 8 years, 42 other journalists were impris-
oned last year alone, and hundreds of others have been
threatened, harassed, or even physically assaulted;
Whereas standards of journalistic professionalism often are
low in Africa, which causes problems of accuracy in re-
porting that often lead governments to overreact and
apply repressive legal remedies against the media, includ-
ing radio broadcasts;
Whereas biased government radio broadcasts have promoted
ruling parties and limited coverage of opposition political
parties, while inhibiting the free flow of information nec-
essary for citizens to effectively exercise their electoral
choices, thus undermining democracy;
Whereas the promotion of independent ownership of local
radio operations in Africa is a useful tool for advancing
the United States foreign policy objective of promoting
democracy and human rights;
Whereas the phenomenon of ‘‘hate radio’’ has fueled genocide
in countries such as Rwanda, in which an estimated half
million persons were killed in a largely ethnic purge in
1994;
Whereas surrogate broadcasting, which consists of locally
generated news on issues of local concern, has been well
demonstrated as a vehicle to promote democracy and
human rights in repressed regions and countries through-
out the world;
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section, shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to
carry out this chapter that includes—
‘‘(1) procedures for requesting and obtaining li-
censes to reenter a reentry vehicle;
‘‘(2) procedures for requesting and obtaining
operator licenses for reentry; and
‘‘(3) procedures for requesting and obtaining
reentry site operator licenses.
‘‘§ 70121. Report to Congress
‘‘The Secretary of Transportation shall submit to
Congress an annual report to accompany the President’s
budget request that—
‘‘(1) describes all activities undertaken under
this chapter, including a description of the process
for the application for and approval of licenses under
this chapter and recommendations for legislation
that may further commercial launches and reentries;
and
‘‘(2) reviews the performance of the regulatory
activities and the effectiveness of the Office of Com-
mercial Space Transportation.’’.
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section
70119 of title 49, United States Code, is amended to read
as follows:
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Whereas the Voice of America has designed the ‘‘Radio De-
mocracy for Africa’’ project to create a surrogate radio
operation throughout Africa to promote democracy and
human rights; and
Whereas the African Growth and Opportunity Act calls for
the United States Information Agency to use its broad-
casts to promote economic reforms in addition to its cur-
rent promotion of political reforms: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the creation and operation of the
Voice of America’s surrogate radio project known as
‘‘Radio Democracy for Africa’’ which includes jour-
nalist training and journalist exchange components;
(2) urges the United States Information Agency
to expand its economic, political, and human rights
programming in Africa to support indigenous efforts
aimed at promoting democratization, human rights,
economic development, and good governance;
(3) calls on the Agency for International Devel-
opment to adopt a comprehensive strategy for the
promotion of free and independent African media,
especially radio, by supporting journalist and other
media training programs, assisting in the develop-
ment of African media associations, facilitating the
creation of African news gathering and delivery net-
works, and encouraging the use of radio as an edu-
cational medium on a variety of topics, including but
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not limited to democracy, human rights, and eco-
nomic development;
(4) calls on the United States Government to
encourage local and foreign investment in independ-
ent local radio operations in Africa;
(5) urges the United States Government to
make freedom of speech and the safety of journalists
a priority in discussions with African governments
on democracy and human rights;
(6) encourages the United States Government
to use all reasonable means to help safeguard the
operation of independent radio stations and the le-
gitimate activities of journalists in African countries;
and
(7) urges the United States Government to sup-
port and assist the development of mechanisms and
institutions for the protection of independent jour-
nalists and to discourage the now frequent use of
draconian laws and government policies inhibiting
freedom of speech in Africa.
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H. Res. 416
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 30, 1998.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 3579) making emergency supplemental appro-
priations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and
for other purposes. All points of order against the conference
report and against its consideration are waived. The con-
ference report shall be considered as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 174
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 416
[Report No. 105–505]
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (H.R. 3579) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 30, 1998
Mr. SOLOMON, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; 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. 3579) making emergency sup-
plemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 1998, 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. 3579) making emergency supple-
mental appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem-
ber 30, 1998, and for other purposes. All points of order
against the conference report and against its consideration
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are waived. The conference report shall be considered as
read.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 418
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President
and the Senate should take the necessary actions to prohibit the sale
or diversion of Great Lakes water to foreign countries, businesses, cor-
porations, and individuals.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 30, 1998
Mr. STUPAK (for himself, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr.
BROWN of Ohio, Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. STRICKLAND, Mr.
OBERSTAR, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. RIVERS, and Mr. QUINN) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the President and the Senate should take the necessary
actions to prohibit the sale or diversion of Great Lakes
water to foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and
individuals.
Whereas the water resources of the Great Lakes Basin are
precious public natural resources, shared and held in
trust by the Great Lakes States and the Canadian Prov-
inces;
Whereas the Great Lakes need to be carefully managed and
protected in order to meet current and future water
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needs within the Great Lakes Basin and the Canadian
Provinces;
Whereas any new diversions of Great Lakes waters for use
outside of the Great Lakes Basin will have significant ad-
verse effects on the environment, economy, and welfare of
the Great Lakes region;
Whereas the Government of Canada has authorized an On-
tario company to divert water from the Great Lakes for
sale to Asia;
Whereas 4 of the Great Lakes contain international waters,
and are defined as ‘‘boundary waters’’ in the Boundary
Waters Treaty of 1909 between the United States and
Canada, and therefore any new diversion of Great Lakes
water would affect the relations between the Government
of the United States and the Government of Canada;
Whereas as trustees of the Great Lakes Basin’s natural re-
sources, the Great Lakes States and Provinces have a
shared duty to protect, conserve, and manage the renew-
able but finite waters of the Great Lakes Basin for the
use, benefit, and enjoyment of all their citizens, and fu-
ture generations; and
Whereas the most effective means of protecting, conserving,
and managing the water resources of the Great Lakes is
through the joint pursuit of unified and cooperative prin-
ciples, policies, and programs mutually agreed upon, en-
acted, and adhered to by each and every Great Lakes
State and Province: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the President and the Senate should act
to prohibit the sale or diversion of Great Lakes water to
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vatization in satellite communications, and for other pur-
poses. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with.
General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not
exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee
on Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be consid-
ered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall
be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose
of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment
in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Commit-
tee on Commerce now printed in the bill. The committee
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be consid-
ered as read. No amendment to the committee amendment
in the nature of a substitute shall be in order unless print-
ed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated
for that purpose in clause 6 of rule XXIII. Printed amend-
ments shall be considered as read. The chairman of the
Committee of the Whole may: (1) postpone until a time
during further consideration in the Committee of the
Whole a request for a recorded vote on any amendment;
and (2) reduce to five minutes the minimum time for elec-
tronic voting on any postponed question that follows an-
other electronic vote without intervening business, pro-
vided that the minimum time for electronic voting on the
first in any series of questions shall be 15 minutes. At
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foreign countries, businesses, corporations, and individ-
uals.
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H. Res. 419
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 6, 1998.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule
XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 1872) to amend the Communications Satellite
Act of 1962 to promote competition and privatization in sat-
ellite communications, and for other purposes. The first read-
ing of the bill shall be dispensed with. General debate shall
be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Commerce. After general debate
the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-
minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original
bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule
the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by
the Committee on Commerce now printed in the bill. The
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be
considered as read. No amendment to the committee amend-
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ment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order unless
printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated
for that purpose in clause 6 of rule XXIII. Printed amend-
ments shall be considered as read. The Chairman of the Com-
mittee of the Whole may: (1) postpone until a time during
further consideration in the Committee of the Whole a re-
quest for a recorded vote on any amendment; and (2) reduce
to five minutes the minimum time for electronic voting on
any postponed question that follows another electronic vote
without intervening business, provided that the minimum
time for electronic voting on the first in any series of ques-
tions shall be 15 minutes. At the conclusion of consideration
of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report
the bill to the House with such amendments as may have
been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in
the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of
the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the
nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final
passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 175
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 419
[Report No. 105–507]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1872) to amend the Communica-
tions Satellite Act of 1962 to promote competition and privatization
in satellite communications, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 5, 1998
Mr. DREIER, 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 bill (H.R. 1872) to amend
the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to promote
competition and privatization in satellite communications,
and for other purposes.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of
rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 1872) to amend the Communica-
tions Satellite Act of 1962 to promote competition and pri-
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the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment
the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House
with such amendments as may have been adopted. Any
Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any
amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the
bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a
substitute. The previous question shall be considered as
ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final pas-
sage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 175
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 419
[Report No. 105–507]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1872)
to amend the Communications Satellite Act of
1962 to promote competition and privatization in
satellite communications, and for other purposes.
MAY 5, 1998
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed