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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 142
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Government of Mauritania has perpetrated a
prolonged campaign of human rights abuses and dis-
crimination against its indigenous black population;
Whereas the Department of State and numerous human
rights organizations have documented such abuses;
Whereas chattel slavery, with an estimated tens of thousands
of black Mauritanians considered property of their mas-
•HCON 142 EH
ters and performing unpaid labor, persists despite its
legal abolition in 1980;
Whereas individuals attempting to escape from their owners
in Mauritania may be subjected to severe punishment
and torture;
Whereas the right to a fair trial in Mauritania continues to
be restricted due to executive branch pressure on the ju-
diciary;
Whereas policies designed to favor a particular culture and
language have marginalized black Mauritanians in the
areas of education and employment particularly;
Whereas Mauritanians are deprived of their constitutional
right to a democratically elected government;
Whereas Mauritanian authorities have still refused to inves-
tigate or punish individuals responsible for the massacre
of over 500 military and civilian black Mauritanians in
1990 and 1991; and
Whereas significant numbers of black Mauritanians remain
refugees stripped of their citizenship and property, in-
cluding tens of thousands of black Mauritanians who
were expelled or fled Mauritania during 1989 and 1990:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) calls upon the Government of Mauritania to
honor its obligations under the Universal Declara-
tion of Human Rights and the Convention on the
Abolition of Slavery, to prosecute slave owners to the
fullest extent of the country’s anti-slavery law, and
•HCON 142 EH
to educate individuals being held as slaves on their
legal rights;
(2) strongly urges the Government of Mauri-
tania to abolish discriminatory practices and foster
an 
environment 
that 
will 
integrate 
black
Mauritanians into the economic and social main-
stream;
(3) urges in the strongest terms that the Gov-
ernment of Mauritania fully investigate and pros-
ecute those officials responsible for the extrajudicial
killings and mass expulsions of black Mauritanians
during the late 1980s and early 1990s;
(4) calls upon the Government of Mauritania to
continue to allow all refugees to return to Mauri-
tania and to restore their full rights;
(5) welcomes Mauritania’s recent invitation to
international human rights organizations to visit
Mauritania; and
(6) further welcomes the growth of an inde-
pendent press in Mauritania.
Passed the House of Representatives July 29, 1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3204 
AN ACT 
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with 
respect to human drug compounding and drug supply 
chain security, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 142
Regarding the human rights situation in Mauritania, including the continued
practice of chattel slavery.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 1, 1996
Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. HASTINGS
of Florida, Mr. HOUGHTON, and Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey) submitted
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Regarding the human rights situation in Mauritania,
including the continued practice of chattel slavery.
Whereas the Government of Mauritania has perpetrated a
prolonged campaign of human rights abuses and dis-
crimination against its indigenous black population;
Whereas the Department of State and numerous human
rights organizations have documented such abuses;
Whereas chattel slavery, with an estimated tens of thousands
of black Mauritanians considered property of their mas-
ters and performing unpaid labor, persists despite its
legal abolition in 1980;
•HCON 142 IH
Whereas individuals attempting to escape from their owners
in Mauritania may be subjected to severe punishment
and torture;
Whereas the right to a fair trial in Mauritania continues to
be restricted due to executive branch pressure on the ju-
diciary;
Whereas policies designed to favor a particular culture and
language have marginalized black Mauritanians in the
areas of education and employment particularly;
Whereas Mauritanians are deprived of their constitutional
right to a democratically elected government;
Whereas Mauritanian authorities have still refused to inves-
tigate or punish individuals responsible for the massacre
of over 500 military and civilian black Mauritanians in
1990 and 1991; and
Whereas significant numbers of black Mauritanians remain
refugees stripped of their citizenship and property, in-
cluding approximately 70,000 black Mauritanians who
were expelled or fled Mauritania during 1989 and 1990:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) calls upon the Government of Mauritania to
honor its obligations under the Universal Declara-
tion of Human Rights and the Convention on the
Abolition of Slavery, prosecute slave owners to the
fullest extent of the country’s anti-slavery law, and
educate individuals being held as slaves on their
legal rights;
•HCON 142 IH
(2) strongly urges the Government of Mauri-
tania to abolish discriminatory practices and foster
an 
environment 
that 
will 
integrate 
black
Mauritanians into the economic and social main-
stream;
(3) urges in the strongest terms that the Gov-
ernment of Mauritania fully investigate and pros-
ecute those officials responsible for the extrajudicial
killings and mass expulsions of black Mauritanians
during the late 1980s and early 1990s;
(4) calls upon the Government of Mauritania to
allow all refugees to return to Mauritania and to re-
store their full rights;
(5) welcomes Mauritania’s recent willingness to
allow visits by international human rights organiza-
tions; and
(6) further welcomes the growth of an inde-
pendent press in Mauritania.
Æ
I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1957 
To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary 
of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to accept voluntary 
services from veterans and veterans service organizations at national 
cemeteries. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 13, 2013 
Mr. PERRY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Serv-
ices, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each 
case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of 
the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to authorize 
the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs to accept voluntary services from veterans and 
veterans service organizations at national cemeteries. 
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 ‘‘Volunteer Veterans 
for Cemetery Service Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT VOLUNTARY SERVICES. 
(a) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.—Section 1588(a) of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 
end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(10) Voluntary services performed by a vet-
eran or a veterans service organization at a cemetery 
under the control of the Secretary to support the 
personnel of such cemetery, including by a veteran 
sharing with visitors to the cemetery the story of the 
military service of the veteran.’’. 
(b) DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.—Section 
2404(e) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘In carrying out’’ and inserting 
‘‘(1) In carrying out’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(2)(A) In carrying out the Secretary’s responsibil-
ities under this chapter, the Secretary may accept vol-
untary services performed by a veteran or a veterans serv-
ice organization at a national cemetery to support the per-
sonnel of such cemetery, including by a veteran sharing 
with visitors to the cemetery the story of the military serv-
ice of the veteran. 
‘‘(B) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to 
carry out subparagraph (A), including to ensure the prop-
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er qualifications, supervision, and role of a volunteer under 
such subparagraph.’’. 
Æ 
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113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3205 
AN ACT 
To reauthorize and restructure the adoption incentives grant 
program, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 142
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 31, 1996
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Regarding the human rights situation in Mauritania,
including the continued practice of chattel slavery.
Whereas the Government of Mauritania has perpetrated a
prolonged campaign of human rights abuses and dis-
crimination against its indigenous black population;
Whereas the Department of State and numerous human
rights organizations have documented such abuses;
Whereas chattel slavery, with an estimated tens of thousands
of black Mauritanians considered property of their mas-
HCON 142 RFS
ters and performing unpaid labor, persists despite its
legal abolition in 1980;
Whereas individuals attempting to escape from their owners
in Mauritania may be subjected to severe punishment
and torture;
Whereas the right to a fair trial in Mauritania continues to
be restricted due to executive branch pressure on the ju-
diciary;
Whereas policies designed to favor a particular culture and
language have marginalized black Mauritanians in the
areas of education and employment particularly;
Whereas Mauritanians are deprived of their constitutional
right to a democratically elected government;
Whereas Mauritanian authorities have still refused to inves-
tigate or punish individuals responsible for the massacre
of over 500 military and civilian black Mauritanians in
1990 and 1991; and
Whereas significant numbers of black Mauritanians remain
refugees stripped of their citizenship and property, in-
cluding tens of thousands of black Mauritanians who
were expelled or fled Mauritania during 1989 and 1990:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) calls upon the Government of Mauritania to
honor its obligations under the Universal Declara-
tion of Human Rights and the Convention on the
Abolition of Slavery, to prosecute slave owners to the
fullest extent of the country’s anti-slavery law, and
HCON 142 RFS
to educate individuals being held as slaves on their
legal rights;
(2) strongly urges the Government of Mauri-
tania to abolish discriminatory practices and foster
an 
environment 
that 
will 
integrate 
black
Mauritanians into the economic and social main-
stream;
(3) urges in the strongest terms that the Gov-
ernment of Mauritania fully investigate and pros-
ecute those officials responsible for the extrajudicial
killings and mass expulsions of black Mauritanians
during the late 1980s and early 1990s;
(4) calls upon the Government of Mauritania to
continue to allow all refugees to return to Mauri-
tania and to restore their full rights;
(5) welcomes Mauritania’s recent invitation to
international human rights organizations to visit
Mauritania; and
(6) further welcomes the growth of an inde-
pendent press in Mauritania.
Passed the House of Representatives July 29, 1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3210 
AN ACT 
Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the 
event of a Government shutdown. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
•HCON 143 IH
Whereas the life of Private First Class Alderson was saved
by the valorous actions of Private First Class Preston,
who covered the body of Private First Class Alderson
with his own body and was fatally wounded in the head
by the bullet of a sniper;
Whereas Private First Class Alderson, while he fought to re-
main conscious, crawled back along the trench to brief
Captain Rich on the events that had occurred in the
other end of the trench;
Whereas Captain Rich stated his intention to recommend to
Colonel Heintges, the commander of the 7th Infantry
Regiment, that Private First Class Alderson receive a
medal of honor;
Whereas such recommendation has been verified by independ-
ent affidavit; and
Whereas Private First Class Alderson has been waiting for
more than 47 years to receive the medal of honor for
which he was recommended and which he so richly de-
serves: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
President should award a medal of honor to Wayne T.
Alderson in recognition of acts performed at the risk of
his life and beyond the call of duty while serving as a pri-
vate first class in the United States Army in Germany
during World War II.
Æ
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 145
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the removal of Russian Armed Forces
from Moldova.
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 145
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the United States Government has recognized and
continues to emphasize its commitment to the independ-
ence and territorial integrity of the sovereign nation of
Moldova;
Whereas units of the former Soviet 14th Army of the Russian
Federation continue to be deployed on the territory of the
sovereign nation of Moldova against the wishes of the
government and the majority of the people of Moldova;
•HCON 145 EH
Whereas the Prime Minister of Russia and the Prime Min-
ister of Moldova signed an agreement on October 21,
1994, according to which Russia would withdraw its mili-
tary forces from Moldova within three years;
Whereas in the period since the agreement was signed, there
have been negligible force reductions of the Russian
Army in Moldova;
Whereas the Organization on Security and Cooperation in
Europe has been engaged in efforts to resolve differences
between the Government of Moldova and the authorities
of the Transdniestria region where the Russian Army
continues to be deployed, and the Government of Ukraine
has offered to use its good offices to assist in these ef-
forts; and
Whereas the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization on
Security and Cooperation in Europe has passed a resolu-
tion calling for the ‘‘most rapid, continuing, uncondi-
tional, and full withdrawal’’ of the 14th Army of the Rus-
sian Federation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) calls upon the Government of the Russian
Federation to adhere to the provisions of the troop
withdrawal agreement signed on October 21, 1994;
(2) welcomes recent statements by the Adminis-
tration supporting Moldova’s territorial integrity,
and urges the Secretary of State to use every appro-
priate opportunity and means, including multilateral
and bilateral diplomacy, to secure removal of Rus-
•HCON 145 EH
sian military forces from Moldova in accordance with
the terms of the troop withdrawal agreement;
(3) urges all of Moldova’s neighboring countries
to recognize the sovereignty and territorial integrity
of Moldova; and
(4) urges the Organization for Security and Co-
operation in Europe to continue its efforts in resolv-
ing differences between the government of Moldova
and the authorities of the Transdniestria region, and
welcomes the offer by the Government of Ukraine to
assist in these efforts.
Passed the House of Representatives September 26,
1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 148
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the United States began its long, peaceful, and
friendly relationship with the Republic of China on Tai-
wan in 1949;
Whereas since the enactment in 1979 of the Taiwan Rela-
tions Act, the policy of the United States has been based
on the expectation that the future relationship between
the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan will be deter-
HCON 145 RDS
Whereas the Prime Minister of Russia and the Prime Min-
ister of Moldova signed an agreement on October 21,
1994, according to which Russia would withdraw its mili-
tary forces from Moldova within three years;
Whereas in the period since the agreement was signed, there
have been negligible force reductions of the Russian
Army in Moldova;
Whereas the Organization on Security and Cooperation in
Europe has been engaged in efforts to resolve differences
between the Government of Moldova and the authorities
of the Transdniestria region where the Russian Army
continues to be deployed, and the Government of Ukraine
has offered to use its good offices to assist in these ef-
forts; and
Whereas the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization on
Security and Cooperation in Europe has passed a resolu-
tion calling for the ‘‘most rapid, continuing, uncondi-
tional, and full withdrawal’’ of the 14th Army of the Rus-
sian Federation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) calls upon the Government of the Russian
Federation to adhere to the provisions of the troop
withdrawal agreement signed on October 21, 1994;
(2) welcomes recent statements by the Adminis-
tration supporting Moldova’s territorial integrity,
and urges the Secretary of State to use every appro-
priate opportunity and means, including multilateral
and bilateral diplomacy, to secure removal of Rus-
tively, or if a lesser period, the period since the initial fil-
ing,’’. 
(b) EXEMPTION
FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION.— 
Section 3(g) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 
1938 (22 U.S.C. 613(g)) is amended by adding at the end 
the following: ‘‘A person may be exempt under this sub-
section only upon filing with the Attorney General a re-
quest for such exemption.’’. 
(c) CIVIL PENALTIES.—Section 8 of the Foreign 
Agents Registration Act of 1938 (22 U.S.C. 618) is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(i)(1) Any person who is determined, after notice 
and opportunity for an administrative hearing— 
‘‘(A) to have failed to file a registration state-
ment under section 2(a) or a supplement thereto 
under section 2(b), 
‘‘(B) to have omitted a material fact required to 
be stated therein, or 
‘‘(C) to have made a false statement with re-
spect to such a material fact, 
shall be required to pay a civil penalty in an amount not 
less than $2,000 or more than $5,000 for each violation 
committed. In determining the amount of the penalty, the 
Attorney General shall give due consideration to the na-
ture and duration of the violation. 
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‘‘(2)(A) In conducting investigations and hearings 
under paragraph (1), administrative law judges may, if 
necessary, compel by subpoena the attendance of witnesses 
and the production of evidence at any designated place 
or hearing. 
‘‘(B) In the case of contumacy or refusal to obey a 
subpoena lawfully issued under this paragraph and, upon 
application by the Attorney General, an appropriate dis-
trict court of the United States may issue an order requir-
ing compliance with such subpoena and any failure to obey 
such order may be punished by such court as contempt 
thereof.’’. 
Æ 
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IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 145
Concerning the removal of Russian Armed Forces from Moldova.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 1, 1996
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr.
HOYER, and Mr. DURBIN) submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the removal of Russian Armed Forces from
Moldova.
Whereas the United States Government has recognized and
continues to emphasize its commitment to the independ-
ence and territorial integrity of the sovereign nation of
Moldova;
Whereas units of the former Soviet 14th Army of the Russian
Federation continue to be deployed on the territory of the
sovereign nation of Moldova against the wishes of the
government and the majority of the people of Moldova;
Whereas the Prime Minister of Russia and the Prime Min-
ister of Moldova signed an agreement on October 21,
1994, according to which Russia would withdraw its mili-
tary forces from Moldova within three years;
•HCON 145 IH
Whereas in the period since the agreement was signed, there
have been negligible force reductions of the Russian
Army in Moldova;
Whereas the Organization on Security and Cooperation in
Europe has been engaged in efforts to resolve differences
between the Government of Moldova and the authorities
of the Transdniestria region where the Russian Army
continues to be deployed, and the Government of Ukraine
has offered to use its good offices to assist in these ef-
forts; and
Whereas the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization on
Security and Cooperation in Europe has passed a resolu-
tion calling for the ‘‘most rapid, continuing, uncondi-
tional, and full withdrawal’’ of the 14th Army of the Rus-
sian Federation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) calls upon the Government of the Russian
Federation to adhere to the provisions of the troop
withdrawal agreement signed on October 21, 1994;
(2) welcomes recent statements by the Adminis-
tration supporting Moldova’s territorial integrity,
and urges the Secretary of State to use every appro-
priate opportunity and means, including multilateral
and bilateral diplomacy, to secure removal of Rus-
sian military forces from Moldova in accordance with
the terms of the troop withdrawal agreement;
•HCON 145 IH
(3) urges all of Moldova’s neighboring countries
to recognize the sovereignty and territorial integrity
of Moldova; and
(4) urges the Organization for Security and Co-
operation in Europe to continue its efforts in resolv-
ing differences between the government of Moldova
and the authorities of the Transdniestria region, and
welcomes the offer by the Government of Ukraine to
assist in these efforts.
Æ
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 145
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 27, 1996
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the removal of Russian Armed Forces from
Moldova.
Whereas the United States Government has recognized and
continues to emphasize its commitment to the independ-
ence and territorial integrity of the sovereign nation of
Moldova;
Whereas units of the former Soviet 14th Army of the Russian
Federation continue to be deployed on the territory of the
sovereign nation of Moldova against the wishes of the
government and the majority of the people of Moldova;
HCON 145 RDS
sian military forces from Moldova in accordance with
the terms of the troop withdrawal agreement;
(3) urges all of Moldova’s neighboring countries
to recognize the sovereignty and territorial integrity
of Moldova; and
(4) urges the Organization for Security and Co-
operation in Europe to continue its efforts in resolv-
ing differences between the government of Moldova
and the authorities of the Transdniestria region, and
welcomes the offer by the Government of Ukraine to
assist in these efforts.
Passed the House of Representatives September 26,
1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.