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H. Res. 263
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 29, 1999.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 2606) making appropriations for foreign oper-
ations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes. The
first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. General de-
bate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one
hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and
ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropria-
tions. After general debate the bill shall be considered for
amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order
against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause
2 of rule XXI are waived. Before consideration of any other
amendment it shall be in order to consider the amendments
printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules
accompanying this resolution. Each amendment printed in
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part A of the report may be considered only in the order
printed in the report. The amendment printed in part B of
the report may be offered only at the appropriate point in the
reading of the bill. Each amendment printed in the report
may be offered only by a Member designated in the report,
shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time
specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the
proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to
amendment. All points of order against the amendments
printed in the report are waived. During consideration of the
bill for further amendment, the Chairman of the Committee
of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis
of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it
to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record des-
ignated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amend-
ments so printed shall be considered as read. The Chairman
of the Committee of the Whole may: (1) postpone until a time
during further consideration in the Committee of the Whole
a request for a recorded vote on any amendment; and (2) re-
duce to five minutes the minimum time for electronic voting
on any postponed question that follows another electronic
vote without intervening business, provided that the minimum
time for electronic voting on the first in any series of ques-
tions shall be 15 minutes. At the conclusion of consideration
of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report
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the bill to the House with such amendments as may have
been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as
ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit
with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 264
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 30, 1999.
Whereas Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with advanced tes-
ticular cancer in 1996 and given a less than 50 percent
chance of survival by doctors;
Whereas testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer
in men between 15 and 35 years old;
Whereas Lance Armstrong has established the Lance Arm-
strong Foundation, devoted to fighting cancer through
awareness, education, and research;
Whereas Lance Armstrong has made one of the most memo-
rable comebacks in sports history;
Whereas the Tour de France is one of the most physically de-
manding endurance sporting events in the world; and
Whereas Lance Armstrong has honored the Nation with his
courageous performance by winning the Tour de France:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates Lance Armstrong on his spectac-
ular performance, winning the 1999 Tour de France;
and
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the G–7 and other countries which are holders of
Jordanian debt forgive that indebtedness;
(3) requests that the Secretary of State report
to the Committee on International Relations regard-
ing efforts to strengthen the Jordanian economy and
the results of efforts made pursuant to this resolu-
tion to secure the forgiveness of Jordanian debt; and
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to send a copy of this resolution to the Sec-
retary of State with the request that it be forwarded
to the Governments of Japan, France, the United
Kingdom, Germany, and other countries which are
holders of Jordanian debt.
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(2) recognizes the contribution Lance Armstrong’s
perseverance has made to inspire those fighting cancer
and survivors of cancer around the world.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 264
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives honoring Lance Arm-
strong, America’s premier cyclist, and his winning performance in the
1999 Tour de France.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 27, 1999
Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. SHAYS, Mrs. CAPPS,
Mr. OLVER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr.
BLUMENAUER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr.
BONIOR, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. MEEHAN, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, and
Mr. VENTO) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives hon-
oring Lance Armstrong, America’s premier cyclist, and
his winning performance in the 1999 Tour de France.
Whereas Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with advanced tes-
ticular cancer in 1996 and given a less than 50 percent
chance of survival by doctors;
Whereas testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer
in men between 15 and 35 years old;
Whereas Lance Armstrong has established the Lance Arm-
strong Foundation, devoted to fighting cancer through
awareness, education, and research;
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Whereas Lance Armstrong has made one of the most memo-
rable comebacks in sports history;
Whereas the Tour de France is one of the most physically
demanding endurance sporting events in the world; and
Whereas Lance Armstrong has honored the Nation with his
courageous performance by winning the Tour de France:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates Lance Armstrong on his spec-
tacular performance, winning the 1999 Tour de
France; and
(2) recognizes the contribution Lance Arm-
strong’s perseverance has made to inspire those
fighting cancer and survivors of cancer around the
world.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 265
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President
should actively encourage holders of Jordanian debt to provide debt
relief in order to strengthen the economy of Jordan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 29, 1999
Mr. LANTOS (for himself, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr.
ACKERMAN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr.
FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. SAW-
YER, and Mr. WEXLER) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on International relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the President should actively encourage holders of Jor-
danian debt to provide debt relief in order to strengthen
the economy of Jordan.
Whereas the new king of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,
King Abudllah bin al-Hussein, has already demonstrated
his determination and skill in following in the footsteps
of his late father, King Hussein Bin Talal, who was a
powerful force for peace and stability in the Middle East;
Whereas an economically strong and viable Jordan would
make additional vital and positive contributions in fos-
tering peace and security in that region;
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Whereas the United Nations sanctions which have been im-
posed against the Government of Iraq have placed a dis-
proportionate economic burden upon the people and the
Government of Jordan;
Whereas the current burden of Jordan’s international debt,
which now totals over $7,183,000,000, represents a de-
bilitating and oppressive hardship on the Jordanian peo-
ple and their well-being and the Jordanian economy, im-
pacting negatively upon King Abudllah’s efforts to exert
a positive influence in the region;
Whereas during the period 1994 through 1996 the United
States Government forgave approximately $698,000,000
of Jordanian debt to the United States;
Whereas Jordan has significant indebtedness with Japan,
France, the United Kingdom, Germany, other member
countries of the G–7, and the Gulf States; and
Whereas the recent Israeli elections open an encouraging but
brief and fragile window of opportunity to proceed toward
stability and peaceful progress in Middle East region:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the Administration for its leader-
ship in forgiving $698,000,000 of debt owed by Jor-
dan to the United States;
(2) urges the President and the Secretary of
State to take appropriate diplomatic and other
measures to support and assist the Jordanian econ-
omy, including advocating that member countries of
H. Res. 266
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 30, 1999.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House a concurrent reso-
lution waiving the requirements in section 132 of the Legisla-
tive Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn
sine die not later than July 31, 1999. The concurrent resolu-
tion shall be considered as read for amendment and shall not
be subject to debate. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to final adoption
without intervening motion.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 97
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 266
[Report No. 106–274]
Providing for consideration of a concurrent resolution waiving the requirement
in section 132 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that the
Congress adjourn sine die not later than July 31, 1999.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 29, 1999
Mr. DREIER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of a concurrent resolution
waiving the requirement in section 132 of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn
sine die not later than July 31, 1999.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order to consider in the House a concurrent
resolution waiving the requirements in section 132 of the
Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress
adjourn sine die not later than July 31, 1999. The concur-
rent resolution shall be considered as read for amendment
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and shall not be subject to debate. The previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution
to final adoption without intervening motion.
House Calendar No. 97
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 266
[Report No. 106–274]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of a concurrent resolu-
tion waiving the requirement in section 132 of
the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 that
the Congress adjourn sine die not later than July
31, 1999.
JULY 29, 1999
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 267
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
August 2, 1999.
Whereas Shuttle Mission STS–93 successfully deployed the
Chandra X-Ray Observatory;
Whereas the Chandra X-Ray Observatory will provide sci-
entists from around the world with a better under-
standing of the structure and evolution of the universe;
Whereas Shuttle Mission STS–93 is the first mission in the
history of the United States space program to be com-
manded by a woman;
Whereas women continue to be underrepresented in the
science, engineering, and technology fields;
Whereas the selection of Colonel Eileen Collins as the first
female space shuttle commander has raised the level of
awareness and appreciation of women’s contributions in
the advancement of science; and
Whereas Colonel Eileen Collins’ accomplishments in the
United States space program have made her a role model
for women pursuing an education and career in scientific
fields: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) congratulates the crew of Shuttle Mission STS–
93 and honors Colonel Eileen Collins on being the first
female commander of a United States space shuttle;
(2) recognizes the important contribution Colonel
Eileen Collins has made to the United States space pro-
gram and to the advancement of women in science; and
(3) invites Colonel Eileen Collins and the crew of
STS–93 to the United States Capitol to be honored and
recognized by the House of Representatives for their
achievements.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 267
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to Shuttle
Mission STS–93, commanded by Colonel Eileen Collins, the first female
space shuttle commander.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 29, 1999
Mrs. MORELLA (for herself and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Science
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with
regard to Shuttle Mission STS–93, commanded by Colo-
nel Eileen Collins, the first female space shuttle com-
mander.
Whereas Shuttle Mission STS–93 successfully deployed the
Chandra X-Ray Observatory;
Whereas the Chandra X-Ray Observatory will provide sci-
entists from around the world with a better under-
standing of the structure and evolution of the universe;
Whereas Shuttle Mission STS–93 is the first mission in the
history of the United States space program to be com-
manded by a woman;
H. Res. 269
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 8, 1999.
Whereas Joseph Jefferson ‘‘Shoeless Joe’’ Jackson, a native
of Greenville, South Carolina, and a local legend, began
his professional career and received his nickname while
playing baseball for the Greenville Spinners in 1908;
Whereas ‘‘Shoeless Joe’’ Jackson moved to the Philadelphia
Athletics for his major league debut in 1908, to Cleve-
land in 1910, and to the Chicago White Sox in 1915;
Whereas ‘‘Shoeless Joe’’ Jackson’s accomplishments through-
out his 13-year career in professional baseball were out-
standing—he was one of only seven Major League Base-
ball players to ever top the coveted mark of a .400 bat-
ting average for a season, and he earned a lifetime bat-
ting average of .356, the third highest of all time;
Whereas ‘‘Shoeless Joe’’ Jackson’s career record makes him
one of our Nation’s top baseball players of all time;
Whereas in 1919, the infamous ‘‘Black Sox’’ scandal erupted
when an employee of a New York gambler allegedly
bribed eight players of the Chicago White Sox, including
Joseph Jefferson ‘‘Shoeless Joe’’ Jackson, to throw the
first and second games of the 1919 World Series to the
Cincinnati Reds;
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Whereas women continue to be underrepresented in the
science, engineering, and technology fields;
Whereas the selection of Colonel Eileen Collins as the first
female space shuttle commander has raised the level of
awareness and appreciation of women’s contributions in
the advancement of science; and
Whereas Colonel Eileen Collins’ accomplishments in the
United States space program have made her a role model
for women pursuing an education and career in scientific
fields: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the crew of Shuttle Mission
STS–93 and honors Colonel Eileen Collins on being
the first female commander of a United States space
shuttle;
(2) recognizes the important contribution Colo-
nel Eileen Collins has made to the United States
space program and to the advancement of women in
science; and
(3) invites Colonel Eileen Collins and the crew
of STS–93 to the United States Capitol to be hon-
ored and recognized by the House of Representatives
for their achievements.
Æ
House Calendar No. 235
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 519
[Report No. 106–658]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
phaseout the estate and gift taxes over a 10-year
period.
JUNE 7, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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Whereas in September 1920, a criminal court acquitted
‘‘Shoeless Joe’’ Jackson of the charge that he conspired
to throw the 1919 World Series;
Whereas despite the acquittal, Judge Kenesaw Mountain
Landis, baseball’s first commissioner, banned ‘‘Shoeless
Joe’’ Jackson from playing Major League Baseball for
life without conducting any investigation of Jackson’s al-
leged activities, issuing a summary punishment that fell
far short of due process standards;
Whereas the evidence shows that Jackson did not deliberately
misplay during the 1919 World Series in an attempt to
make his team lose the World Series;
Whereas during the 1919 World Series, Jackson’s play was
outstanding—his batting average was .375 (the highest
of any player from either team), he set a World Series
record with 12 hits, he committed no errors, and he hit
the only home run of the series;
Whereas because of his lifetime ban from Major League
Baseball, ‘‘Shoeless Joe’’ Jackson has been excluded from
consideration for admission to the Major League Baseball
Hall of Fame;
Whereas ‘‘Shoeless Joe’’ Jackson died in 1951, and 80 years
have elapsed since the 1919 World Series scandal erupt-
ed;
Whereas recently, Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud
Selig took an important first step toward restoring the
reputation of ‘‘Shoeless Joe’’ Jackson by agreeing to in-
vestigate whether he was involved in a conspiracy to alter
the outcome of the 1919 World Series and whether he
should be eligible for inclusion in the Major League Base-
ball Hall of Fame; and
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Whereas it is appropriate for Major League Baseball to re-
move the taint upon the memory of ‘‘Shoeless Joe’’ Jack-
son and honor his outstanding baseball accomplishments:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that Joseph Jefferson ‘‘Shoeless Joe’’ Jackson should
be appropriately honored for his outstanding baseball accom-
plishments.
Attest:
Clerk.
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not to exceed a total of $500,000, may be used by
the Administration to carry out section 35(d).
‘‘(i) TERMINATION.—The authority to carry out the
FAST program under this section shall terminate on Sep-
tember 30, 2005.’’.
(c) COORDINATION OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS.—Section 9 of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 638) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing:
‘‘(u) COORDINATION
OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOP-
MENT PROGRAMS.—
‘‘(1) DEFINITION OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOP-
MENT PROGRAM.—In this subsection, the term ‘tech-
nology development program’ means—
‘‘(A) the Experimental Program to Stimu-
late Competitive Research of the National
Science Foundation, as established under sec-
tion 113 of the National Science Foundation
Authorization Act of 1988 (42 U.S.C. 1862g);
‘‘(B) the Defense Experimental Program
to Stimulate Competitive Research of the De-
partment of Defense;
‘‘(C) the Experimental Program to Stimu-
late Competitive Research of the Department of
Energy;
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 26
Congratulating the people of Guatemala on the second anniversary of the
signing of the peace accords in Guatemala.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 19, 1999
Mr. GALLEGLY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the people of Guatemala on the second
anniversary of the signing of the peace accords in Guatemala.
Whereas on December 29, 1996, the Government of Guate-
mala 
and 
the 
representatives 
of 
the 
Unidad
Revolucionaria Nacional Guatemala signed an historic
peace accord ending 36 years of armed confrontation;
Whereas the peace accords include the creation of a commis-
sion to implement a wide range of reforms to the politi-
cal, economic, social, and judicial systems of Guatemala,
including an enhanced respect for human rights and the
rule of law, improved health and education services, at-
tention to the needs of refugees and displaced persons,
and the role of the military in a democratic society;
Whereas the peace accords represented the completion of a
long and important negotiation process with the goal of
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achieving lasting peace, national reconciliation, political
stability, and renewed economic growth in Guatemala;
and
Whereas lasting peace, political stability, and economic devel-
opment in Guatemala is in the best interest of all nations
of the Western Hemisphere, including the United States:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the Guatemalan Government
of President Alvaro Arzu, the Unidad Revolucionaria
Nacional Guatemala, and all other parties to the
peace accords on the occasion of the second anniver-
sary of the peace accords;
(2) commends all of the people of Guatemala
for their determination to achieve a lasting peace
and encourages their continued strong commitment
to democratic principles and social justice for all;
(3) calls on the Government of Guatemala and
all political parties to continue to support the peace
accords and to implement the provisions of the ac-
cords with respect to providing sufficient budgets for
health, education, and security; improving the judi-
cial system; protecting human rights, and strength-
ening civilian control of the military; and
(4) affirms the commitment of the United
States to continue to support a sustainable peace
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and development of strong democratic institutions in
Guatemala.
Æ
H. Res. 272
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
August 3, 1999.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 2031) to provide for injunctive relief in Federal
district court to enforce State laws relating to the interstate
transportation of intoxicating liquor. The first reading of the
bill shall be dispensed with. General debate shall be confined
to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and
controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of
the Committee on the Judiciary. After general debate the bill
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule
for a period not to exceed two hours. It shall be in order to
consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment
under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of
a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary
now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute shall be considered as read. During con-