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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 216
Condemning the assassination of Armenian Prime Minister Vazgen Sargsian
and other officials of the Armenian Government and mourning this
tragic loss of the duly elected leadership of Armenia.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 28, 1999
Mr. ROGAN (for himself, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. PALLONE, Mrs. MORELLA,
Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. CAPUANO, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. WAXMAN, Mrs.
MALONEY of New York, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mrs. BONO, Mr.
ABERCROMBIE, Mr. PORTER, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. FRANKS of
New Jersey, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. MCGOV-
ERN, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. HORN, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, Ms.
ESHOO, Mr. WEYGAND, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr.
BROWN of Ohio, Mr. DINGELL, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr.
PITTS, Mr. LEVIN, and Mr. DREIER) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Rela-
tions
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Condemning the assassination of Armenian Prime Minister
Vazgen Sargsian and other officials of the Armenian
Government and mourning this tragic loss of the duly
elected leadership of Armenia.
Whereas on October 27, 1999, several armed individuals
broke into Armenia’s Parliament and assassinated the
Prime Minister of Armenia, Vazgen Sargsian, the Chair-
man of the Armenian Parliament, Karen Demirchian, the
Deputy Chairman of the Armenian Parliament, Yuri
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Bakhshian, the Minister of Operative Issues, Leonard
Petrossian, and other members of the Armenian Govern-
ment;
Whereas Armenia has fully implemented democracy, the rule
of law, and a viable free market economy since obtaining
its freedom from Soviet rule in 1991;
Whereas Armenia has shown itself to be a valued ally of the
United States and the democratic nations of the world;
and
Whereas all nations of the world mourn the loss suffered by
Armenia on October 27, 1999: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) deplores the slaying of the Prime Minister
of Armenia, Vazgen Sargsian, the Chairman of the
Armenian Parliament, Karen Demirchian, the Dep-
uty Chairman of the Armenian Parliament, Yuri
Bakhshian, the Minister of Operative Issues, Leon-
ard Petrossian, and other members of the Armenian
Government struck down in this violent attack;
(2) strongly shares the determination of the Ar-
menian people that the perpetrators of these vile
acts will be swiftly brought to justice so that Arme-
nia may demonstrate its resolute opposition to acts
of terror;
(3) commends the efforts of the late Prime
Minister and the Armenian Government for their
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commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and for
supporting free market movements internationally;
and
(4) continutes to cherish the strong alliance be-
tween Armenia and the United States.
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if the President determines that it is important to the na-
tional interests of the United States to provide transition 
assistance in excess of the amount appropriated under this 
heading, up to $15,000,000 of the funds appropriated by 
this Act to carry out the provisions of part I of the For-
eign Assistance Act of 1961 may be used for purposes of 
this heading and under the authorities applicable to funds 
appropriated under this heading: Provided further, That 
funds made available pursuant to the previous proviso 
shall be made available subject to prior consultation with 
the Committees on Appropriations. 
DEVELOPMENT CREDIT AUTHORITY 
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 
For the cost of direct loans and loan guarantees pro-
vided by the United States Agency for International De-
velopment, as authorized by sections 108 and 635 of the 
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, funds may be derived by 
transfer from funds appropriated by this Act to carry out 
part I of such Act and under the heading ‘‘Assistance for 
Eastern Europe and the Baltic States’’: Provided, That 
such funds shall not exceed $21,000,000, which shall be 
made available only for micro and small enterprise pro-
grams, urban programs, and other programs which fur-
ther the purposes of part I of the Act: Provided further, 
That such costs, including the cost of modifying such di-
rect and guaranteed loans, shall be as defined in section
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Whereas this prohibition violates China’s own Constitution as
well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Whereas thousands of ordinary citizens from all over China
have been jailed for refusing to give up their practice of
Falun Gong and for appealing to the government for pro-
tection of their constitutional rights;
Whereas there are many credible reports of torture and other
cruel, degrading and inhuman treatment of detained
Falun Gong practitioners;
Whereas the People’s Republic of China has enacted new
criminal legislation that the government’s official news-
paper hailed as a ‘‘powerful new weapon to smash evil
cultist organizations, especially Falun Gong’’;
Whereas some of the detained Falun Gong members have
been charged with political offenses, such as violations of
China’s vague ‘‘official state secrets’’ law, and under the
new legislation Falun Gong practitioners will be charge-
able with such offenses as murder, fraud, and endan-
gering national security;
Whereas other Falun Gong members have been sentenced to
labor camps, apparently under administrative procedures
allowing such sentences without trial;
Whereas Chinese authorities in recent months have reportedly
confiscated, burned, or otherwise destroyed millions of
Falun Gong books and tapes;
Whereas thousands of Falun Gong practitioners in China
have lost their jobs and students have been expelled from
schools for refusing to give up their beliefs; and
Whereas the brutal crackdown by the Chinese Government on
Falun Gong is in direct violation of the fundamental
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human rights to freedom of personal belief and practice,
expression, and assembly: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the Government of the People’s Republic of
China should stop persecuting Falun Gong practi-
tioners; and
(2) the Government of the United States should
use every appropriate public and private forum, in-
cluding but not limited to the United Nations
Human Rights Commission, to urge the Government
of the People’s Republic of China—
(A) to release from detention all Falun
Gong practitioners and put an immediate end
to the practices of torture and other cruel, in-
human and degrading treatment against them
and other prisoners of conscience;
(B) to allow Falun Gong practitioners to
pursue their personal beliefs in accordance with
article 36 of the Constitution of the People’s
Republic of China; and
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(C) to abide by the International Covenant
on Civil and Political Rights and the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.
Passed the House of Representatives November 18,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 410
Condemning the assassination of Father John Kaiser and others who worked
to promote human rights and justice in the Republic of Kenya.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
Mr. LANTOS (for himself, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PORTER, Mr. PETER-
SON of Minnesota, Mr. MINGE, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. LUTHER, Mrs.
MALONEY of New York, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. MCGOV-
ERN, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. GUTKNECHT) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Condemning the assassination of Father John Kaiser and
others who worked to promote human rights and justice
in the Republic of Kenya.
Whereas Father John Kaiser, a Catholic of the Order of the
Mill Hill Missionaries and a native of Minnesota who
served as a missionary in the Kisii and Ngong Dioceses
in the Republic of Kenya for 36 years advocating the
rights of all Kenyans, was shot dead on August 23, 2000;
Whereas Father Kaiser was a frequently outspoken advocate
on issues of human rights and against the injustice of
government corruption in Kenya;
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(C) to abide by the International Covenant
on Civil and Political Rights and the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 219
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the preservation of full and
open competition for contracts for the transportation of United States
military cargo between the United States and the Republic of Iceland.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 2, 1999
Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the
Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently de-
termined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the preservation
of full and open competition for contracts for the trans-
portation of United States military cargo between the
United States and the Republic of Iceland.
Whereas the Treaty Between the United States of America
and the Republic of Iceland to Facilitate Their Defense
Relationship and Related Memorandum of Understanding
in Implementation of the Treaty, signed September 24,
1986, provides for full and open competition among
United States-flag carriers and Icelandic shipping compa-
nies for the transportation of United States military
cargo between the United States and Iceland: Now,
therefore, be it
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are in the public interest to eliminate an activity of a for-
eign air carrier that owns or markets a computer reserva-
tions system, or of a computer reservations system firm
whose principal offices are located outside the United
States, when the Secretary, on the initiative of the Sec-
retary or on complaint, decides that the activity, with re-
spect to airline service—
‘‘(1) is an unjustifiable or unreasonable dis-
criminatory, predatory, or anticompetitive practice
against a computer reservations system firm whose
principal offices are located inside the United States;
or
‘‘(2) imposes an unjustifiable or unreasonable
restriction on access of such a computer reservations
system to a foreign market.’’.
(b) COMPLAINTS BY CRS FIRMS.—Section 41310 is
amended—
(1) in subsection (d)(1)—
(A) by striking ‘‘air carrier’’ in the first
sentence and inserting ‘‘air carrier, computer
reservations system firm,’’;
(B) by striking ‘‘subsection (c)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘subsection (c) or (g)’’; and
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the President should ensure that full and
open competition continues in the selection of com-
panies to transport United States military cargo be-
tween the United States and Iceland in accordance
with the Treaty Between the United States of Amer-
ica and the Republic of Iceland to Facilitate Their
Defense Relationship and Related Memorandum of
Understanding in Implementation of the Treaty,
signed September 24, 1986; and
(2) to preserve that competition, neither the
Secretary of State nor any other official of the
United States should, without the advice and con-
sent of the Senate, seek to amend, interpret, or alter
the administration of the treaty or memorandum of
understanding in any manner (through limitations
on eligibility or otherwise) that—
(A) would preclude companies qualified to
conduct business under the laws of the United
States or the Republic of Iceland from submit-
ting offers for, being awarded, or performing a
contract for the transportation of United States
military cargo under the treaty or memorandum
of understanding; or
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(B) would otherwise defeat the purpose of
enhancing competition among United States-
flag carriers or among Icelandic shipping com-
panies under the treaty or memorandum of un-
derstanding.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 220
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued
recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
Mr. DAVIS of Virginia (for himself and Mr. ROHRABACHER) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp
should be issued recognizing the Islamic holy month of
Ramadan.
Whereas there are more than five million practicing Muslims
in the United States, who represent one of the fastest
growing segments of American society;
Whereas those who follow the Islamic faith are a diverse com-
munity comprised of all races, colors, and political opin-
ions, who make important and valuable contributions to
American society and culture;
Whereas Ramadan is an Islamic holy month which follows
the lunar cycle and is observed by Muslims around the
world;
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Whereas the Veterans Health Administration expects to in-
crease its fiscal year 2000 workload, as reflected in the
number of patients served, some 24 percent over fiscal
year 1996 levels;
Whereas the Veterans Health Administration budget has
been increased by nearly 10 percent over 1997 levels for
fiscal year 2000;
Whereas maintaining this increase in future Veterans Health
Administration budgets will help avoid delayed or inad-
equate delivery of both health care and health services to
sick and disabled veterans;
Whereas accessible high-quality health care, long-term care,
and mental health care are of great importance to the
Nation’s veterans; and
Whereas many veterans have incurred diseases or disabilities
during their service for the Nation and are in need of
regular medical attention: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the United States has a responsibility to
serve its veterans;
(2) future congressional budget resolutions and
laws making appropriations for the Veterans Health
Administration should reflect the ongoing need for
quality veterans health care; and
(3) the congressional committees of jurisdic-
tions should act in accordance with this resolution.
Æ
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Whereas Muslims in the United States fast during the month
of Ramadan, from sunrise until sunset, abstaining from
food, drink, and sexual contact;
Whereas Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days, depending on the
cycle of the new Moon;
Whereas Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are the three
monotheistic religions of the world; and
Whereas Jewish and Christian holidays have been recognized
on United States postage stamps, but no Islamic observ-
ance is similarly commemorated: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the United States Postal Service should
issue a postage stamp recognizing the Islamic holy
month of Ramadan; and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a stamp be issued.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 221
Authorizing printing of the brochures entitled ‘‘How Our Laws Are Made’’
and ‘‘Our American Government’’, the pocket version of the United
States Constitution, and the document-sized, annotated version of the
United States Constitution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 9, 1999
Mr. THOMAS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on House Administration
NOVEMBER 9, 1999
The Committee on House Administration discharged; considered under
suspension of the rules and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing printing of the brochures entitled ‘‘How Our
Laws Are Made’’ and ‘‘Our American Government’’, the
pocket version of the United States Constitution, and
the document-sized, annotated version of the United
States Constitution.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. PRINTING OF DOCUMENTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Each of the documents referred
to in section 2 shall be printed as a House document, in
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a style and manner determined by the Joint Committee
on Printing.
(b) ADDITIONAL COPIES
FOR HOUSE
AND SEN-
ATE.—There shall be printed for the use of the House of
Representatives and the Senate an aggregate number of
copies of the documents printed under subsection (a) not
to exceed the lesser of—
(1) 2,200,000; or
(2) the maximum number of copies for which
the aggregate printing cost does not exceed an
amount established by the Joint Committee on
Printing.
SEC. 2. DOCUMENTS DESCRIBED.
The documents referred to in this section are as fol-
lows:
(1) The 1999 revised edition of the brochure
entitled ‘‘How Our Laws Are Made’’.
(2) The 1999 revised edition of the brochure
entitled ‘‘Our American Government’’.
(3) The 20th edition of the pocket version of
the United States Constitution.
(4) The 1999 edition of the document-sized, an-
notated version of the United States Constitution.
Æ
In the Senate of the United States,
November 19, 1999.
Resolved, That the resolution from the House of Rep-
resentatives (H. Con. Res. 221) entitled ‘‘Concurrent resolu-
tion authorizing printing of the brochures entitled ‘‘How Our
Laws Are Made’’ and ‘‘Our American Government’’, the
pocket version of the United States Constitution, and the
document-sized, annotated version of the United States Con-
stitution.’’, do pass with the following
AMENDMENT:
Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert:
SECTION 1. OUR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The 1999 revised edition of the bro-
chure entitled ‘‘Our American Government’’ shall be print-
ed as a House document under the direction of the Joint
Committee on Printing.
(b) ADDITIONAL COPIES.—In addition to the usual
number, there shall be printed the lesser of—
(1) 550,000 copies of the document, of which
440,000 copies shall be for the use of the House of
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Whereas the end of the Cold War was brought about in large
measure by the dedication, sacrifice, and discipline of
Americans and many other peoples around the world
united in their opposition to Soviet Communism;
Whereas freedom’s victory in the Cold War against Soviet
Communism is the crowning achievement of the free
world’s long 20th century struggle against totali-
tarianism; and
Whereas it is highly appropriate to remind Americans, par-
ticularly those in their formal educational years, that
America paid the price and bore the burden to ensure the
survival of liberty on this planet: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a Freedom Day should be celebrated each
year in the United States; and
(2) the United States should join with other na-
tions, specifically including those which liberated
themselves to help end the Cold War, to establish a
global holiday called Freedom Day.
Passed the House of Representatives November 9,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
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a style and manner determined by the Chair of the Joint
Committee on Printing.
(b) ADDITIONAL COPIES
FOR HOUSE
AND SEN-
ATE.—There shall be printed for the use of the House of
Representatives and the Senate an aggregate number of
copies of the documents printed under subsection (a) not
to exceed the lesser of—
(1) 2,200,000; or
(2) the maximum number of copies for which
the aggregate printing cost does not exceed an
amount established by the Joint Committee on
Printing.
SEC. 2. DOCUMENTS DESCRIBED.
The documents referred to in this section are as fol-
lows:
(1) The 1999 revised edition of the brochure
entitled ‘‘How Our Laws Are Made’’.
(2) The 1999 revised edition of the brochure
entitled ‘‘Our American Government’’.
(3) The 20th edition of the pocket version of
the United States Constitution.
•HCON 221 EH
(4) The 1999 edition of the document-sized, an-
notated version of the United States Constitution.
Passed the House of Representatives November 9,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 221
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing printing of the brochures entitled ‘‘How Our
Laws Are Made’’ and ‘‘Our American Government’’, the
pocket version of the United States Constitution, and
the document-sized, annotated version of the United
States Constitution.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. PRINTING OF DOCUMENTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Each of the documents referred
to in section 2 shall be printed as a House document, in
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a style and manner determined by the Chair of the Joint
Committee on Printing.
(b) ADDITIONAL COPIES
FOR HOUSE
AND SEN-
ATE.—There shall be printed for the use of the House of
Representatives and the Senate an aggregate number of
copies of the documents printed under subsection (a) not
to exceed the lesser of—
(1) 2,200,000; or
(2) the maximum number of copies for which
the aggregate printing cost does not exceed an
amount established by the Joint Committee on
Printing.
SEC. 2. DOCUMENTS DESCRIBED.
The documents referred to in this section are as fol-
lows:
(1) The 1999 revised edition of the brochure
entitled ‘‘How Our Laws Are Made’’.
(2) The 1999 revised edition of the brochure
entitled ‘‘Our American Government’’.
(3) The 20th edition of the pocket version of
the United States Constitution.
HCON 221 RFS
(4) The 1999 edition of the document-sized, an-
notated version of the United States Constitution.
Passed the House of Representatives November 9,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 813
To rescind the Department of Veterans Affairs memorandum of July 18, 
2002, in which Directors of health service networks in the Department 
of Veterans Affairs are directed to ensure that no marketing activities 
to enroll new veterans occur within their networks. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
Mr. KANJORSKI (for himself, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. PAUL, Ms. MILLENDER-
MCDONALD, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. BERRY, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. 
FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. FROST, Mr. 
HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. SANDERS, and Mr. WEXLER) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To rescind the Department of Veterans Affairs memorandum 
of July 18, 2002, in which Directors of health service 
networks in the Department of Veterans Affairs are di-
rected to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll 
new veterans occur within their networks.
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 ‘‘Veterans Outreach 
Protection Act’’.