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House Calendar No. 49
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 165
[Report No. 105–128]
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
JUNE 11, 1997
Mr. GOSS, 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 before June 14, 1997, providing for consideration
of a bill introduced by the chairman of the Committee on
Appropriations that includes provisions making supple-
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mental appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem-
ber 30, 1997.
House Calendar No. 49
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 165
[Report No. 105–128]
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules.
JUNE 11, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 166
To express the sense of the House of Representatives concerning violence
on television.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 12, 1997
Mr. CASTLE (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Mr. COBURN, Mr. MCKEON, Mrs. ROU-
KEMA, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr.
SOLOMON, Ms. LOFGREN, and Mr. LIPINSKI) introduced the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
RESOLUTION
To express the sense of the House of Representatives
concerning violence on television.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
The House of Representatives finds as follows:
(1) Children are exposed to significant amounts
of violence on television:
(A) The average American child spends 28
hours per week watching television.
(B) The American Psychological Associa-
tion found that the average child views up to
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8,000 made-for-TV murders and 100,000 acts
of violence by the end of grade school.
(C) The Center for Media and Public Af-
fairs found a 41 percent increase in television
violence between 1992 and 1994.
(D) The recent 1995–1996 National Tele-
vision Violence Study completed by Mediascope
found that among programs that contain vio-
lence, only 15 percent are preceded with an ad-
visory or any sort of content code, 75 percent
of perpetrators go unpunished in violent scenes,
and 1 out of 4 violent interactions on television
involve the use of a handgun.
(E) Since 1955, television characters have
been murdered at a rate 1,000 times higher
than real-world victims.
(2) Viewing violence harms children:
(A) Three national studies—the Surgeon
General’s Commission report (1972), the Na-
tional Institute of Mental Health 10-year fol-
lowup (1982), and the report of the American
Psychological 
Association’s 
Committee 
on
Media in Society (1992)—reviewed hundreds of
studies to arrive at the irrefutable conclusion
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that when children view violence their behavior
becomes increasingly violent.
(B) Studies have found that children ex-
posed to substantial media violence can experi-
ence other ill effects including desensitization
and apathy toward violence, distrust of others,
and an exaggerated sense of fear and paranoia
of being a victim of violence.
(3) Even the most vigilant and concerned par-
ents will not be able to monitor their children’s tele-
vision viewing habits at all times.
(4) The commitment of broadcasters is nec-
essary to address the level of violence viewed by chil-
dren and its harmful effect on them.
SEC. 2. SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that—
(1) national broadcast television networks
should not air violent video programming between
the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., the hours when
children are reasonably likely to comprise a substan-
tial portion of the audience; and
(2) legitimate news programs, documentaries,
educational programs, and sporting events should
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not contain violence in excess of what is needed to
convey the information intended during these hours.
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H. Res. 167
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 20, 1997.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. APPLICATION.
This resolution shall apply to the investigation by the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight of political
fundraising improprieties and possible violations of law.
SEC. 2. HANDLING OF INFORMATION.
Information obtained under the authority of this resolu-
tion shall be—
(1) considered as taken by the Committee on Gov-
ernment Reform and Oversight in the District of Colum-
bia, as well as at the location actually taken; and
(2) considered as taken in executive session.
SEC. 3. DEPOSITIONS AND INTERROGATORIES.
The chairman of the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight, after consultation with the ranking minority
member of the committee, may—
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(1) order the taking of depositions or interrog-
atories anywhere within the United States, under oath
and pursuant to notice or subpoena; and
(2) designate a member of the committee or an at-
torney on the staff of the committee to conduct any such
proceeding.
SEC. 4. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORITIES.
The chairman of the Committee on Government Reform
and Oversight, after consultation with the ranking minority
member of the committee, may—
(1) order the taking of depositions and other testi-
mony under oath anywhere outside the United States;
and
(2) make application for issuance of letters roga-
tory, and request, through appropriate channels, other
means of international assistance, as appropriate.
Attest:
Clerk.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 167
Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 17, 1997
Mr. SOLOMON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. APPLICATION.
This resolution shall apply to the investigation by the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight of politi-
cal fundraising improprieties and possible violations of
law.
SEC. 2. HANDLING OF INFORMATION.
Information obtained under the authority of this res-
olution shall be—
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(1) considered as taken by the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight in the District of
Columbia, as well as at the location actually taken;
and
(2) considered as taken in executive session.
SEC. 3. DEPOSITIONS AND INTERROGATORIES.
The chairman of the Committee on Government Re-
form and Oversight, after consultation with the ranking
minority member of the committee, may—
(1) order the taking of depositions or interrog-
atories anywhere within the United States, under
oath and pursuant to notice or subpoena; and
(2) designate a member of the committee or an
attorney on the staff of the committee to conduct
any such proceeding.
SEC. 4. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORITIES.
The chairman of the Committee on Government Re-
form and Oversight, after consultation with the ranking
minority member of the committee, may—
(1) order the taking of depositions and other
testimony under oath anywhere outside the United
States; and
(2) make application for issuance of letters rog-
atory, and request, through appropriate channels,
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other means of international assistance, as appro-
priate.
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House Calendar No. 51
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 167
[Report No. 105–139]
Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee on Government
Reform and Oversight.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 17, 1997
Mr. SOLOMON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Rules
JUNE 19, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. APPLICATION.
This resolution shall apply to the investigation by the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight of politi-
cal fundraising improprieties and possible violations of
law.
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SEC. 2. HANDLING OF INFORMATION.
Information obtained under the authority of this res-
olution shall be—
(1) considered as taken by the Committee on
Government Reform and Oversight in the District of
Columbia, as well as at the location actually taken;
and
(2) considered as taken in executive session.
SEC. 3. DEPOSITIONS AND INTERROGATORIES.
The chairman of the Committee on Government Re-
form and Oversight, after consultation with the ranking
minority member of the committee, may—
(1) order the taking of depositions or interrog-
atories anywhere within the United States, under
oath and pursuant to notice or subpoena; and
(2) designate a member of the committee or an
attorney on the staff of the committee to conduct
any such proceeding.
SEC. 4. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORITIES.
The chairman of the Committee on Government Re-
form and Oversight, after consultation with the ranking
minority member of the committee, may—
(1) order the taking of depositions and other
testimony under oath anywhere outside the United
States; and
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(2) make application for issuance of letters rog-
atory, and request, through appropriate channels,
other means of international assistance, as appro-
priate.
House Calendar No. 51
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 167
[Report No. 105–139]
RESOLUTION
Providing special investigative authorities for the
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
JUNE 19, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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cess to information that is confidential under the rules of
the committee, the following oath (or affirmation) shall
be executed:
‘I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will not dis-
close, to any person or entity outside the Committee
on Standards of Official Conduct, any information
received in the course of my service with the com-
mittee, except as authorized by the committee or in
accordance with its rules.’
Copies of the executed oath shall be retained by the Clerk
of the House as part of the records of the House. This
subparagraph establishes a standard of conduct within the
meaning of subparagraph (1)(B). Breaches of confiden-
tiality shall be investigated by the Committee on Stand-
ards of Official Conduct and appropriate action shall be
taken.’’.
SEC. 7. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
The Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
shall adopt rules providing that, unless otherwise deter-
mined by a vote of the committee, only the chairman or
ranking minority member, after consultation with each
other, may make public statements regarding matters be-
fore the committee or any subcommittee thereof.
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SEC. 8. CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMMITTEE VOTES.
(a) RECORDS.—The last sentence in clause 2(e)(1)
of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives
is amended by adding before the period at the end the
following: ‘‘, except that in the case of rollcall votes in
the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct taken in
executive session, the result of any such vote shall not be
made available for inspection by the public without an af-
firmative vote of a majority of the members of the commit-
tee’’.
(b) REPORTS.—Clause 2(l)(2)(B) of rule XI of the
Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by add-
ing at the end the following new sentence: ‘‘The preceding
sentence shall not apply to votes taken in executive session
by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.’’.
SEC. 9. FILINGS BY NON-MEMBERS OF INFORMATION OF-
FERED AS A COMPLAINT.
(a) FILINGS SPONSORED
BY MEMBERS.—Clause
4(e)(2)(B) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Rep-
resentatives is amended by striking ‘‘or submitted to’’, by
inserting ‘‘(I)’’ after ‘‘(i)’’, by striking ‘‘a complaint’’ and
inserting ‘‘information offered as a complaint’’, and by
adding after subdivision (I) the following new subdivision:
‘‘(II) upon receipt of information offered as a
complaint, in writing and under oath, from an indi-
vidual not a Member of the House provided that a
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 170
Expressing support for a National Day of Unity in response to the President’s
call for a national dialogue on race.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 19, 1997
Mr. FILNER (for himself, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Ms. WATERS,
Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, and Mr. TORRES) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform and
Oversight
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for a National Day of Unity in response
to the President’s call for a national dialogue on race.
Whereas the President has called for a national dialogue on
race;
Whereas a group of San Diego, California, business, civic,
and religious leaders has called for a National Day of
Unity;
Whereas the best way to meet the President’s challenge is to
establish a National Day of Unity when all Americans
can celebrate their common heritage and shared destiny;
Whereas such a day would be a means to build a bridge that
would finally cross the racial divides of our Nation, and
to achieve the unity our Nation desires and needs; and
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Whereas no particular day can close all racial divisions within
our Nation, but by coming together on a National Day
of Unity, we can focus the dialogue the President seeks,
and that the Nation needs: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That a Day of National Unity should be
established in order to facilitate a national dialogue on
race, and so that Americans can celebrate their unity and
their commitment to liberty and justice for all.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 171
To urge the Federal Communications Commission to commence an inquiry
on distilled spirits advertising on television and radio.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 19, 1997
Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts (for himself, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr.
CONYERS, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr.
DELLUMS, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. MINGE, Mr.
UNDERWOOD, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. NORTON, Mr. MURTHA, and Mr.
RUSH) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Commerce
RESOLUTION
To urge the Federal Communications Commission to com-
mence an inquiry on distilled spirits advertising on tele-
vision and radio.
Whereas for forty-eight years, the distilled spirits industry
followed a self-imposed voluntary ban against advertising
their products on television or radio;
Whereas in June 1996, a distiller began airing 30-second
televised commercials for a popular whisky brand, mark-
ing the first major break with the voluntary industry ban;
Whereas in November 1996, the Distilled Spirits Council
ended its voluntary ban which had served the public in-
terest since 1948;
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Whereas the number of distillers advertising their products
on television and radio continues to increase;
Whereas alcohol is a factor in the 3 leading causes of death
for 15- to 24-year olds (accidents, homicides, suicides);
Whereas alcohol accounts for more than 100,000 deaths each
year;
Whereas a recent nationwide poll found that 69 percent of
American adults support a Federal Government inves-
tigation of the impact of television and radio advertising
of alcoholic beverages on teens and children;
Whereas the Federal Communications Commission has the
responsibility to ensure that the public interest is served
by uses of the public airwaves;
Whereas a Federal Communications Commission review of
the effects of the introduction of distilled spirits advertis-
ing on public airwaves would produce a factual record
that would be useful to Congress, the Administration, as
well as the public; and
Whereas the President, the Attorney General, Members of
Congress, numerous States, and hundreds of public inter-
est groups and individuals have asked the Federal Com-
munications Commission to examine various issues raised
by the introduction of distilled spirits advertising on tele-
vision and radio: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Congress of the United States
urges the Federal Communications Commission to issue
a notice of inquiry to seek comment and gather facts relat-
ed to issues raised by the introduction of distilled spirits
advertising on television and radio, with a particular focus
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on the effects of such advertisements on children and teen-
agers.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 172
Supporting the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg, Illinois,
in its endeavor to erect a monument known as the National Railroad
Hall of Fame.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 19, 1997
Mr. EVANS (for himself, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. DAVIS of Illi-
nois, Mr. FAWELL, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr.
POSHARD, Mr. RUSH, Mr. WELLER, Mr. YATES, Mr. HYDE, Mr.
SHIMKUS, and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure
RESOLUTION
Supporting the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of
Galesburg, Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument
known as the National Railroad Hall of Fame.
Whereas Galesburg, Illinois, has a profound link to the his-
tory of railroading beginning in 1849 when the Peoria
and Oquawka Railroad organized;
Whereas the citizens of Galesburg supported a railroad to
Chicago which was chartered as the Central Military
Tract Railroad in 1851;
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Whereas Galesburg and Chicago were joined by rail in 1854;
as a result of this union, the Northern Cross Railroad
joined the Central Military Tract Railroad at Galesburg;
Whereas in 1886 Galesburg secured the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe Railway and became one of the few places
in the world to possess 2 mega powers of the railroad in-
dustry;
Whereas the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc. has been
established in Galesburg and has reserved the name ‘‘Na-
tional Railroad Hall of Fame’’ with the Secretary of
State of Illinois;
Whereas the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc. organized
and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization under
the laws of Illinois;
Whereas the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc. filed a
service-mark registration with the Commissioner of Pat-
ents and Trademarks of the United States, covering the
name and logo of the organization;
Whereas the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc. has ap-
plied for a charter under the State of Illinois;
Whereas the objectives of the National Railroad Hall of
Fame, Inc. include—
(1) perpetuating the memory of leaders and
innovators in the railroad industry;
(2) fostering, promoting, and encouraging a better
understanding of the origins and growth of railroads, es-
pecially in the United States; and
(3) establishing and maintaining a library and col-
lection of documents, reports and other items of value to
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contribute to the education of future railroad students;
and
Whereas the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc. has re-
solved to erect a monument known as the National Rail-
road Hall of Fame to honor men and women who actively
participated in the founding and development of the rail-
road industry in the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports
the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg,
Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument known as
the National Railroad Hall of Fame.
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H. Res. 174
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 25, 1997.
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. 2015) to provide for
reconciliation pursuant to subsections (b)(1) and (c) of sec-
tion 105 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal
year 1998. The bill shall be considered as read for amend-
ment. The amendment printed in the Congressional Record
and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 6 of rule XXIII shall be
considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions
in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to
final passage without intervening motion except: (1) three
hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on the
Budget; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions.
SEC. 2. At any time after the adoption of this resolution
the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule XXIII, de-
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clare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole
House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill
(H.R. 2014) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to sub-
sections (b)(2) and (d) of section 105 of the concurrent reso-
lution on the budget for fiscal year 1998. The first reading
of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against
consideration of the bill and against provisions in the bill, as
amended by this resolution, are waived. General debate shall
be confined to the bill and shall not exceed three hours equal-
ly divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minor-
ity member of the Committee on Ways and Means. After gen-
eral debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under
the five-minute rule. The amendment printed in the Congres-
sional Record and numbered 2 pursuant to clause 6 of rule
XXIII shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the
Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be con-
sidered as the original bill for the purpose of further amend-
ment and shall be considered as read. No other amendment
shall be in order except the further amendment printed in the
Congressional Record and numbered 1 pursuant to clause 6
of rule XXIII, which may be offered only by Representative
Rangel of New York or his designee, shall be considered as
read, shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be sub-
ject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for
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division of the question in the House or in the Committee of
the Whole. All points of order against that amendment are
waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill, as
amended, for amendment the Committee shall rise and report
the bill, as amended, to the House with such further amend-
ment as may have been adopted. The previous question shall
be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and any
further amendments thereto to final passage without inter-
vening motion except one motion to recommit with or without
instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.