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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 207
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Approving certain regulations to implement provi-
sions of the Congressional Accountability Act of
1995 relating to labor-management relations with
respect to covered employees, other than employ-
ees of the House of Representatives and employ-
ees of the Senate, and for other purposes.
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 207
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The regulations described in sub-
section (b) are hereby approved, insofar as such regula-
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tions apply to covered employees under the Congressional
Accountability Act of 1995 (other than employees of the
House of Representatives and employees of the Senate)
and to the extent such regulations are consistent with the
provisions of such Act.
(b) REGULATIONS APPROVED.—The regulations re-
ferred to in subsection (a) are the regulations issued by
the Office of Compliance on July 9, 1996, under section
220(d) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995
to implement section 220 of such Act (relating to the ap-
plication of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code),
as published in the Congressional Record on July 11, 1996
(Volume 142, daily edition), beginning on page H7454.
SEC. 2. ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO HEAR-
ING OFFICERS.
The Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance
shall adopt regulations (in accordance with section 304 of
the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995) to imple-
ment the requirement that the Board refer any matter
under section 220(c)(1) of such Act which relates to cov-
ered employees (other than employees of the House of
•HCON 207 EH
Representatives and employees of the Senate) to a hearing
officer.
Passed the House of Representatives August 2,
1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 207
Agreed to September 28, 1996
One Hundred Fourth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
Concurrent Resolution
Approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional Account-
ability Act of 1995 relating to labor-management relations with respect to covered
employees, other than employees of the House of Representatives and employees
of the Senate, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring),
SECTION 1. APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The regulations described in subsection (b)
are hereby approved, insofar as such regulations apply to covered
employees under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995
(other than employees of the House of Representatives and employ-
ees of the Senate) and to the extent such regulations are consistent
with the provisions of such Act.
(b) REGULATIONS APPROVED.—The regulations referred to in
subsection (a) are the regulations issued by the Office of Compliance
on July 9, 1996, under section 220(d) of the Congressional Account-
ability Act of 1995 to implement section 220 of such Act (relating
to the application of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code),
as published in the Congressional Record on July 11, 1996 (Volume
142, daily edition), beginning on page H7454.
SEC. 
2. 
ADOPTION 
OF 
REGULATIONS 
RELATING 
TO 
HEARING
OFFICERS.
The Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance shall adopt
regulations (in accordance with section 304 of the Congressional
Accountability Act of 1995) to implement the requirement that
the Board refer any matter under section 220(c)(1) of such Act
which relates to covered employees (other than employees of the
H. Con. Res. 207—2
House of Representatives and employees of the Senate) to a hearing
officer.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 207
Approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional
Accountability Act of 1995 relating to labor-management relations with
respect to covered employees, other than employees of the House of
Representatives and employees of the Senate, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 1, 1996
Mr. THOMAS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on House Oversight, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, for a period to be
subseqently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of
such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the
Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to
labor-management relations with respect to covered em-
ployees, other than employees of the House of Represent-
atives and employees of the Senate, and for other pur-
poses.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The regulations described in sub-
section (b) are hereby approved, insofar as such regula-
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tions apply to covered employees under the Congressional
Accountability Act of 1995 (other than employees of the
House of Representatives and employees of the Senate)
and to the extent such regulations are consistent with the
provisions of such Act.
(b) REGULATIONS APPROVED.—The regulations re-
ferred to in subsection (a) are the regulations issued by
the Office of Compliance on July 9, 1996, under section
220(d) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995
to implement section 220 of such Act (relating to the ap-
plication of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code),
as published in the Congressional Record on July 11, 1996
(Volume 142, daily edition), beginning on page H7454.
SEC. 2. ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO HEAR-
ING OFFICERS.
The Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance
shall adopt regulations (in accordance with section 304 of
the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995) to imple-
ment the requirement that the Board refer any matter
under section 220(c)(1) of such Act which relates to cov-
ered employees (other than employees of the House of
Representatives and employees of the Senate) to a hearing
officer.
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‘‘(G) whereas neither the European Union nor
any of its Member States have diplomatic relations
with the Government of Taiwan, recognizing only
the People’s Republic of China;
‘‘(H) whereas Taiwan is very important to the
European Union and its Member States as a trade
partner;
‘‘(I) whereas it is important for the European
Union and its Member States to develop their rela-
tions with the governments of both the People’s Re-
public of China and Taiwan in an amicable and con-
structive spirit.
‘‘(J) urging the governments of the People’s
Republic of China and Taiwan to intensify their co-
operation;
‘‘(K) stressing that participation by Taiwan in
certain international organizations can assist with
finding common ground between China and Taiwan
and facilitate reconciliation between the two sides;
‘‘(L) regretting the fact that Taiwan at present
is prevented from making a full contribution to the
United Nations and its agencies, and stressing that,
for the efficiency of the United Nations, Taiwan’s
participation would be desirable and valuable;
‘‘1. Urges:
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 207
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
AUGUST 2, 1996
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and
Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the
Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to
labor-management relations with respect to covered em-
ployees, other than employees of the House of Represent-
atives and employees of the Senate, and for other pur-
poses.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. APPROVAL OF REGULATIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The regulations described in sub-
section (b) are hereby approved, insofar as such regula-
HCON 207 RFS
tions apply to covered employees under the Congressional
Accountability Act of 1995 (other than employees of the
House of Representatives and employees of the Senate)
and to the extent such regulations are consistent with the
provisions of such Act.
(b) REGULATIONS APPROVED.—The regulations re-
ferred to in subsection (a) are the regulations issued by
the Office of Compliance on July 9, 1996, under section
220(d) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995
to implement section 220 of such Act (relating to the ap-
plication of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code),
as published in the Congressional Record on July 11, 1996
(Volume 142, daily edition), beginning on page H7454.
SEC. 2. ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO HEAR-
ING OFFICERS.
The Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance
shall adopt regulations (in accordance with section 304 of
the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995) to imple-
ment the requirement that the Board refer any matter
under section 220(c)(1) of such Act which relates to cov-
ered employees (other than employees of the House of
HCON 207 RFS
Representatives and employees of the Senate) to a hearing
officer.
Passed the House of Representatives August 2,
1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
By LINDA NAVE,
Deputy Clerk.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 208
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction
in the enrollment of H.R. 3103.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 1996
Mr. THOMAS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make
a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 3103.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, in the enrollment of the bill (H.R.
3103), to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
improve portability and continuity of health insurance cov-
erage in the group and individual markets, to combat
waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health
care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings ac-
counts, to improve access to long-term care services and
coverage, to simplify the administration of health insur-
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ance, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of
Representatives shall make the following correction:
Strike subtitle H of title II of the bill and the
items corresponding to such subtitle in the table of
contents of the bill in section 1(b).
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 208
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives
to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R.
3103.
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 208
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, in the enrollment of the bill (H.R.
3103), to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
improve portability and continuity of health insurance cov-
erage in the group and individual markets, to combat
•HCON 208 EH
waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health
care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings ac-
counts, to improve access to long-term care services and
coverage, to simplify the administration of health insur-
ance, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of
Representatives shall make the following correction:
Strike subtitle H of title II of the bill and the
items corresponding to such subtitle in the table of
contents of the bill in section 1(b).
Passed the House of Representatives August 2,
1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 208
Agreed to August 2, 1996
One Hundred Fourth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
Concurrent Resolution
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the
enrollment of H.R. 3103.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That, in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 3103), to amend
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and
continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual
markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance
and health care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings
accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage,
to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other
purposes, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make
the following correction:
Strike subtitle H of title II of the bill and the items cor-
responding to such subtitle in the table of contents of the
bill in section 1(b).
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 213
Concerning the urgent need to improve the living standards of those South
Asians living in the Ganges and the Brahmaputra River Basin.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 12, 1996
Mr. BEREUTER (for himself and Mr. BERMAN) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International
Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial
Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the urgent need to improve the living standards
of those South Asians living in the Ganges and the
Brahmaputra River Basin.
Whereas some 400,000,000 people live in Bangladesh, north-
ern India, and Nepal near the Ganges and Brahmaputra
Rivers and their tributaries;
Whereas these people comprise the largest concentration of
poor people in the world;
Whereas this region lacks the resources, especially the infra-
structure, that can pull its residents out of poverty;
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H.CON. RES. 208
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
AUGUST 2, 1996
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make
a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 3103.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, in the enrollment of the bill (H.R.
3103), to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
improve portability and continuity of health insurance cov-
erage in the group and individual markets, to combat
HCON 208 RDS
waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health
care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings ac-
counts, to improve access to long-term care services and
coverage, to simplify the administration of health insur-
ance, and for other purposes, the Clerk of the House of
Representatives shall make the following correction:
Strike subtitle H of title II of the bill and the
items corresponding to such subtitle in the table of
contents of the bill in section 1(b).
Passed the House of Representatives August 2,
1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
By LINDA NAVE,
Deputy Clerk.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 209
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the territorial integrity, unity,
sovereignty, and full independence of Lebanon.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 1996
Mr. RAHALL (for himself, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. LAHOOD, and Mr. HOKE) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the territorial
integrity, unity, sovereignty, and full independence of
Lebanon.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the Congress—
(A) reaffirms the commitment of the Unit-
ed States to preserve the territorial integrity,
unity, sovereignty, and full independence of
Lebanon;
(B) urges the President to take the nec-
essary steps to activate the Consultative Group
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for Lebanon’s Reconstruction, which was estab-
lished by the April 26, 1996, Understanding be-
tween Lebanon and Israel; and
(C) calls for the withdrawal of all non-Leb-
anese forces from Lebanon so that Lebanon will
no longer serve as the preferred battleground
for its neighbors;
(2) it is the sense of the Congress that—
(A) the President should consider resolving
the presence of non-Lebanese forces in Lebanon
without relying exclusively upon a comprehen-
sive peace in the region to resolve this issue;
and
(B) insofar as Lebanon’s neighbors require
security from Lebanon, Lebanon must be se-
cure from interference from its neighbors;
(3) the Congress—
(A) calls upon the President to negotiate
directly with officials of the Government of Leb-
anon on issues pertaining to Lebanon; and
(B) calls upon Lebanon to assert more
independence to assure the international com-
munity that Lebanon has the political will and
military capability to guarantee security along
its borders for itself and its neighbors and dis-
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(5) use no Federal funds to pay any expense of the
educational display and/or relocation of the Portrait
Monument.
Passed the House of Representatives September 26,
1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 20
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used from 8 o’clock ante meridiem until 3 o’clock
post meridiem on April 27, 1995, for ceremonies as part
of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of vic-
tims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the cere-
monies shall be carried out in accordance with such condi-
tions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives February 23,
1995.
Attest:
Clerk.
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 20
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for
ceremonies as part of the commemoration of the
days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
H. Con. Res. 20
Agreed to March 1, 1995
One Hundred Fourth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the fourth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-five
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used
from 8 o’clock ante meridiem until 3 o’clock post meridiem on
April 27, 1995, for ceremonies as part of the commemoration of
the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical
preparations for the ceremonies shall be carried out in accordance
with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 20
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to
commemorate the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 25, 1995
Mr. YATES submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on House Oversight
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a cere-
mony to commemorate the days of remembrance of vic-
tims of the Holocaust.
Whereas, pursuant to such Act, the United States Holocaust
Memorial Council has designated April 23 through April
30, 1995, as ‘‘Days of Remembrance of Victims of the
Holocaust’’; and
Whereas the United States Holocaust Memorial Council has
recommended that a one-hour ceremony to be held at
noon on April 27, 1995, consisting of speeches, readings,
and musical presentations as part of the days of remem-
brance activities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the United States Cap-
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itol is hereby authorized to be used on April 27, 1995 from
8 o’clock ante meridian until 3 o’clock post meridian for
a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of
remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical prep-
arations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried
out in accordance with such conditions as may be pre-
scribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
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II
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 20
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 27 (legislative day, FEBRUARY 22), 1995
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for cere-
monies as part of the commemoration of the days of
remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used from 8 o’clock ante meridiem until 3 o’clock
post meridiem on April 27, 1995, for ceremonies as part
of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of vic-
tims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the cere-
monies shall be carried out in accordance with such condi-
tions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives February 23,
1995.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 210
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued
to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 1996
Mr. STUPAK (for himself and Mr. RAMSTAD) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Re-
form and Oversight
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp
should be issued to honor law enforcement officers killed
in the line of duty.
Whereas more than 14,000 law enforcement officers lost their
lives in service to American communities since records
were started in 1794;
Whereas 174 law enforcement officers throughout the United
States lost their lives in service to American communities
in 1995;
Whereas, every other day, one law enforcement officer is
killed while serving an American community;
Whereas more than 66,000 law enforcement officers are as-
saulted each year while serving American communities
and 24,000 are injured during such assaults;
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Whereas 600,000 law enforcement officers endanger their
lives each day to serve and protect American commu-
nities;
Whereas America’s law enforcement officers represent the
highly valued qualities of strength, courage, and valor;
and
Whereas issuing a postage stamp to honor the sacrifices of
America’s law enforcement officers is proper and fitting:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a postage stamp should be issued to honor
law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty;
and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee of
the United States Postal Service should recommend
to the Postmaster General that such a postage
stamp be issued.
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IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 211
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a technical
correction in the enrollment of H.R. 3060.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1996
Mr. WALKER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make
a technical correction in the enrollment of H.R. 3060.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That in the enrollment of the bill (H.R. 3060)
to implement the Protocol on Environmental Protection
to the Antarctic Treaty, the Clerk of the House of Rep-
resentatives shall make the following technical correction:
In section 201(a)(1) strike ‘‘paragraphs (1) through (9)
of subsection (a) as paragraphs (3) through (11)’’ and in-
sert in lieu thereof ‘‘paragraphs (1) through (10) of sub-
section (a) as paragraphs (3) through (12)’’.
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