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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 128
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with
respect to the right to life.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 2, 1993
Mr. OBERSTAR (for himself, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. COLLINS of Geor-
gia, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr.
MAZZOLI, Mr. PACKARD, Mr. POSHARD, and Mr. WALSH) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States with respect to the right to life.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, to be valid only if ratified
by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States
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within seven years after the date of final passage of
this joint resolution:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. With respect to the right to life, the
word ‘person’ as used in this article and in the fifth and
fourteenth Articles of Amendment to the Constitution of
the United States applies to all human beings irrespective
of age, health, function, or condition of dependency, in-
cluding their unborn offspring at every stage of their bio-
logical development.
‘‘SECTION 2. No unborn person shall be deprived of
life by any person: Provided, however, That nothing in this
article shall prohibit a law permitting only those medical
procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.
‘‘SECTION 3. The Congress and the several States
shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate
legislation.’’.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 129
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restrict
the requirement of citizenship at birth by virtue of birth in the United
States to persons with citizen or legal resident mothers.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 3, 1993
Mr. GALLEGLY (for himself, Mr. HYDE, Mr. ARCHER, Mr. ROHRABACHER,
Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. KASICH, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr.
YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. MCCANDLESS, Mr. STUMP, Mr. EMERSON, and
Mr. MCCOLLUM) introduced the following joint resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to restrict the requirement of citizenship at birth
by virtue of birth in the United States to persons with
citizen or legal resident mothers.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
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intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. All persons born in the United States,
and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, of mothers who are
citizens or legal residents of the United States and all per-
sons naturalized in the United States are citizens of the
United States and of the State wherein they reside. The
first sentence of section 1 of the fourteenth article of
amendment to the Constitution of the United States is
hereby repealed.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall have power to en-
force this article by appropriate legislation.
‘‘SECTION 3. This article shall apply to persons born
after the date of its ratification.’’.
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Whereas traumatic injury often occurs without warning;
Whereas traumatic injury frequently renders its victims in-
capable of caring for themselves;
Whereas past inattention to the causes and effects of trauma
has led to the inclusion of trauma among the most ne-
glected medical conditions in the United States;
Whereas it is estimated that the people of the United States
will spend more than $175,000,000,000 this year on the
problem of trauma;
Whereas trauma is preventable and increased efforts to pre-
vent trauma would reduce or eliminate deaths and dis-
ability due to trauma;
Whereas the problem of trauma can be remedied only by pre-
vention and treatment through emergency medical serv-
ices and trauma systems; and
Whereas the people of the United States must be educated
in the prevention and treatment of trauma and in the
proper and effective use of emergency medical systems:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That May 1993 and May 1994 are each designated as
‘‘National Trauma Awareness Month’’ and the President
is authorized and directed to issue a proclamation calling
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 12
To designate February 1993 as ‘‘National Black History Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate February 1993 as ‘‘National Black History
Month’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That February 1993 is designated as ‘‘National Black
History Month’’, and the President of the United States
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling
upon the people of the United States to observe such
month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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upon the people of the United States to observe these
months with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives May 25, 1993.
Attest:
Clerk.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 130
To designate the week of March 21, 1993, through March 27, 1993, as
‘‘International Student Awareness Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 3, 1993
Mr. HANSEN (for himself, Mr. KASICH, Mr. FILNER, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. DOO-
LITTLE, Mr. ORTON, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MORAN, and Mr. MARTINEZ)
introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the week of March 21, 1993, through March
27, 1993, as ‘‘International Student Awareness Week’’.
Whereas international student exchange programs provide
students with an enriched and improved quality of life
through first-hand experience with different cultures;
Whereas international student exchange programs provide
fertile training ground for future world leaders;
Whereas international student exchange programs make enor-
mous strides toward world peace through understanding;
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Whereas international student exchange programs enrich a
student’s understanding of the United States and its
communities; and
Whereas the United States recognizes the need for an in-
creased awareness of such valuable programs: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the week of March 21, 1993, through March 27,
1993, is designated as ‘‘International Student Awareness
Week’’. The President is authorized and requested to issue
a proclamation calling upon the people of the United
States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies
and activities.
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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1310 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain emergency 
medical devices from the excise tax on medical devices, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 1, 2011 
Mr. TURNER (for himself, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. DUN-
CAN of Tennessee, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. JONES, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. ROSS 
of Florida, Mr. STIVERS, and Mr. PAUL) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt 
certain emergency medical devices from the excise tax 
on medical devices, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REPEALING FIRST RESPONDERS EMERGENCY 
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TAX. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of section 4191(b) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘and’’ at the end of subparagraph (C), by redesig-
nating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E), and by in-
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serting after subparagraph (C) the following new subpara-
graph: 
‘‘(D) qualified emergency medical devices, 
and’’. 
(b) QUALIFIED EMERGENCY MEDICAL DEVICE.— 
Subsection (b) of section 4191 of such Code is amended 
by adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(3) QUALIFIED
EMERGENCY
MEDICAL
DE-
VICE.—The term ‘qualified emergency medical de-
vice’ means any medical device of a type furnished 
by first responders or ambulance services in pro-
viding out-of-hospital or pre-hospital care, or trans-
port to a medical care facility, for individuals— 
‘‘(A) with illnesses, injuries, or other med-
ical emergencies, or 
‘‘(B) in need of medical transport, extri-
cation, or evacuation.’’. 
(c) CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS MADE APPLICABLE.— 
(1) The last sentence of subsection (a) of sec-
tion 4221 of such Code is amended by striking 
‘‘(4),’’. 
(2) The last sentence of paragraph (2) of sec-
tion 6416(b) of such Code is amended by striking 
‘‘(C),’’. 
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(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to sales after December 31, 2012. 
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 131
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating December 7 of each year as ‘‘National Pearl
Harbor Remembrance Day’’.
Whereas, on December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy
and Air Force attacked units of the armed forces of the
United States stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii;
Whereas more than 2,000 citizens of the United States were
killed and more than 1,000 citizens of the United States
were wounded in the attack on Pearl Harbor;
Whereas the attack on Pearl Harbor marked the entry of the
United States into World War II;
Whereas the veterans of World War II and all other people
of the United States commemorate December 7 in re-
membrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor; and
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Whereas commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor will
instill in all people of the United States a greater under-
standing and appreciation of the selfless sacrifice of the
individuals who served in the armed forces of the United
States during World War II: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That December 7 of each year is designated as ‘‘National
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day’’ and the President is
authorized and requested—
(1) to issue annually a proclamation calling on
the people of the United States to observe the day
with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
(2) to urge all Federal agencies, and interested
organizations, groups, and individuals, to fly the flag
of the United States at halfstaff each December 7
in honor of the individuals who died as a result of
their service at Pearl Harbor.
Passed the House of Representatives, August 5,
1994.
Attest:
Clerk.
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 131
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating December 7 of each year as ‘‘National
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day’’.
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Whereas rural areas provide a strong traditional heritage
which has continued to be vital to the American spirit;
Whereas rural communities play a vital role in the economic
health and well-being of the United States;
Whereas 21 percent of total United States employment is lo-
cated in rural areas;
Whereas the 1980’s saw the gap between rural and urban rel-
ative income increase to the effect that rural per capita
income was only 72.2 percent of urban per capita income;
Whereas the rural poverty rate in 1990 was 16.3 percent
higher than in 1972;
Whereas employment rose 21 percent in metro areas between
1979 and 1989, while employment increased by only 12
percent in rural areas within the same time period;
Whereas the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that
75 percent of all waste water facility development needs
are located in rural communities with fewer than 10,000
residents;
Whereas more than one-half of the Nation’s 3,100,000 miles
of rural roads are unpaved and many of the paved roads
are in inadequate conditions;
Whereas the Federal Highway Administration estimates that
there are more than 180,000 deficient bridges in the
United States, most of which exist in rural areas;
Whereas the 1990 Census confirms that more than one-half
of all rural counties lost population due to the migration
of younger workers in search of higher paying jobs in
urban areas; and
H. J. Res. 131
One Hundred Third Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twenty-fifth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-four
Joint Resolution
Designating December 7 of each year as ‘‘National Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Day’’.
Whereas, on December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy and
Air Force attacked units of the armed forces of the United States
stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii;
Whereas more than 2,000 citizens of the United States were killed
and more than 1,000 citizens of the United States were wounded
in the attack on Pearl Harbor;
Whereas the attack on Pearl Harbor marked the entry of the
United States into World War II;
Whereas the veterans of World War II and all other people of
the United States commemorate December 7 in remembrance
of the attack on Pearl Harbor; and
Whereas commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor will instill
in all people of the United States a greater understanding and
appreciation of the selfless sacrifice of the individuals who served
in the armed forces of the United States during World War
II: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That December
7 of each year is designated as ‘‘National Pearl Harbor Remem-
brance Day’’ and the President is authorized and requested—
(1) to issue annually a proclamation calling on the people
of the United States to observe the day with appropriate cere-
monies and activities; and
(2) to urge all Federal agencies, and interested organiza-
tions, groups, and individuals, to fly the flag of the United
H. J. Res. 131—2
States at halfstaff each December 7 in honor of the individuals
who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 131
Designating December 7 of each year as ‘‘National Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 3, 1993
Mr. SANGMEISTER (for himself, Mr. BEVILL, Mr. BREWSTER, Mr. BILIRAKIS,
Ms. DANNER, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. EVANS,
Mr. FAWELL, Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut, Mr. FROST, Mr. GALLEGLY,
Mr. HASTERT, Mr. HEFNER, Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER, Mr. HUGHES, Ms.
KAPTUR, Mr. KASICH, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KING, Mr. LEHMAN, Mr. LIPIN-
SKI, Mr. MCCLOSKEY, Mr. MCCANDLESS, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. MCNULTY,
Ms. MOLINARI, Mr. MORAN, Mr. MONTGOMERY, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr.
NEAL of North Carolina, Mr. PARKER, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. SKEEN, Mr.
SKELTON, Mr. SPENCE, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. WHEAT, Mr.
WILSON, and Mr. WOLF) introduced the following joint resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating December 7 of each year as ‘‘National Pearl
Harbor Remembrance Day’’.
Whereas, on December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy
and Air Force attacked units of the armed forces of the
United States stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii;
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Whereas more than 2,000 citizens of the United States were
killed and more than 1,000 citizens of the United States
were wounded in the attack on Pearl Harbor;
Whereas the attack on Pearl Harbor marked the entry of the
United States into World War II;
Whereas, the veterans of World War II and all other people
of the United States commemorate December 7 in re-
membrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor; and
Whereas commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor will
instill in all people of the United States a greater under-
standing and appreciation of the selfless sacrifice of the
individuals who served in the armed forces of the United
States during World War II: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That December 7 of each year is designated as ‘‘National
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day’’ and the President is
authorized and requested—
(1) to issue annually a proclamation calling on
the people of the United States to observe the day
with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
(2) to urge all Federal agencies, and interested
organizations, groups, and individuals, to fly the flag
of the United States at halfstaff each December 7
in honor of the individuals who died as a result of
their service at Pearl Harbor.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 131
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
AUGUST 8, 1994
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating December 7 of each year as ‘‘National Pearl
Harbor Remembrance Day’’.
Whereas, on December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy
and Air Force attacked units of the armed forces of the
United States stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii;
Whereas more than 2,000 citizens of the United States were
killed and more than 1,000 citizens of the United States
were wounded in the attack on Pearl Harbor;
Whereas the attack on Pearl Harbor marked the entry of the
United States into World War II;
Whereas the veterans of World War II and all other people
of the United States commemorate December 7 in re-
membrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor; and
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Whereas commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor will
instill in all people of the United States a greater under-
standing and appreciation of the selfless sacrifice of the
individuals who served in the armed forces of the United
States during World War II: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That December 7 of each year is designated as ‘‘National
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day’’ and the President is
authorized and requested—
(1) to issue annually a proclamation calling on
the people of the United States to observe the day
with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
(2) to urge all Federal agencies, and interested
organizations, groups, and individuals, to fly the flag
of the United States at halfstaff each December 7
in honor of the individuals who died as a result of
their service at Pearl Harbor.
Passed the House of Representatives, August 5,
1994.
Attest:
DONNALD K. ANDERSON,
Clerk.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2010. 
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‘‘§ 1311. Continuing appropriations 
‘‘(a)(1) If any appropriation measure for a fiscal year 
is not enacted before the beginning of such fiscal year or 
a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not 
in effect, there are appropriated such sums as may be nec-
essary to continue any program, project, or activity for 
which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year— 
‘‘(A) in the corresponding appropriation Act for 
such preceding fiscal year; or 
‘‘(B) if the corresponding appropriation bill for 
such preceding fiscal year did not become law, then 
in a joint resolution making continuing appropria-
tions for such preceding fiscal year. 
‘‘(2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), ap-
propriations and funds made available, and authority 
granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal 
year pursuant to this section shall be at a rate of oper-
ations not in excess of the lower of— 
‘‘(i) 99 percent of the rate of operations pro-
vided for in the regular appropriation Act providing 
for such program, project, or activity for the pre-
ceding fiscal year; 
‘‘(ii) in the absence of such an Act, 99 percent 
of the rate of operations provided for such program, 
project, or activity pursuant to a joint resolution 
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making continuing appropriations for such preceding 
fiscal year; 
‘‘(iii) 99 percent of the annualized rate of oper-
ations provided for in the most recently enacted 
joint resolution making continuing appropriations 
for part of that fiscal year or any funding levels es-
tablished under the provisions of this Act; 
for the period of three months. For each subsequent three- 
month period during which this subsection is in effect for 
that fiscal year, the applicable rate of operations shall be 
reduced by one percentage point. No 90-day period begin-
ning in a fiscal year shall extend beyond the last day of 
that fiscal year. 
‘‘(B) The total amount of appropriations and funds 
made available, and authorization granted, for a program, 
projects, or activity, shall not exceed levels set forth in 
section 257(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency 
Deficit Control Act of 1985. 
‘‘(3) Appropriations and funds made available, and 
authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this sec-
tion for a program, project, or activity shall be available 
for the period beginning with the first day of a lapse in 
appropriations and ending with the earlier of— 
‘‘(A) the date on which the applicable regular 
appropriation bill for such fiscal year becomes law 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 323
Relating to the treatment of Hugo Princz, a United States citizen, by the
Federal Republic of Germany.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 21, 1993
Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. FRANK of Mas-
sachusetts, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. ZIMMER, and Mr. BER-
MAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
Relating to the treatment of Hugo Princz, a United States
citizen, by the Federal Republic of Germany.
Whereas Hugo Princz and his family were United States citi-
zens residing in Europe at the outbreak of World War II;
Whereas as civilians, Mr. Princz and his family were arrested
as enemy aliens of the German Government (not pris-
oners of war) in early 1942;
Whereas the Government of Germany, over the protests of
Mr. Princz’s father, refused to honor the validity of the
Princz family’s United States passports on the grounds
that the Princz family were Jewish Americans and failed
to return the Princz family to the United States as part
of an International Red Cross civilian prisoner exchange;