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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 322
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 11, 2000
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the sacrifices
of individuals who served in the Armed Forces of the
former Republic of Vietnam.
Whereas the Armed Forces of the United States and the
Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam fought to-
gether for the causes of freedom and democracy in the
former Republic of Vietnam;
Whereas the Armed forces of the Republic of Vietnam suf-
fered enormous casualties, including over 250,000 deaths
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and more than 750,000 wounded between 1961 and 1975
for the cause of freedom;
Whereas many officers and enlisted personnel suffered im-
prisonment and forcible reeducation at the direction of
the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;
Whereas on June 19 of each year, the Vietnamese American
community traditionally commemorates those who gave
their lives in the struggle to preserve the freedom of the
former Republic of Vietnam;
Whereas June 19 serves as a reminder to Vietnamese Ameri-
cans that the ideals and values of democracy are precious
and should be treasured; and
Whereas the Vietnamese American community plays a critical
role in raising international awareness of human rights
concerns regarding the Socialist Republic of Vietnam:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) commends the sacrifices of those who served
in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam;
and
(2) applauds the contributions of all individuals
whose efforts have focused, and continue to focus,
international attention on human rights violations in
Vietnam.
Passed the House of Representatives July 10, 2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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ests,’’ particularly ‘‘in time of war or other emergency in
international relations’’; and
Whereas an attack on, invasion of, or blockade of Taiwan by
the People’s Republic of China would constitute a threat
to the essential security interests of the United States
and an emergency in international relations: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that if
the People’s Republic of China attacks, invades, or im-
poses a blockade on Taiwan, then pursuant to article XXI
of the GATT 1994 and existing statutory authority includ-
ing the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
(50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the United States should and
would immediately revoke nondiscriminatory treatment
(normal trade relations treatment) for the products of the
People’s Republic of China, and should and would imme-
diately respond with all economic and military measures
necessary in such circumstances.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 325
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to more appropriately
address the health and well-being of Hispanic adolescent girls and endors-
ing the findings and recommendations of the National Coalition of His-
panic Health and Human Services Organizations (COSSMHO) now
known as the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 11, 2000
Mrs. NAPOLITANO (for herself, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. SERRANO, Mr.
RODRIGUEZ, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr.
PASTOR, Mr. HILL of Indiana, Mr. LARSON, Ms. DELAURO, Mr.
BLAGOJEVICH, Ms. BERKLEY, MS. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Ms. JACK-
SON-LEE of Texas, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. MOORE, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr.
BAIRD, Mr. BACA, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. REYES, Mr. ABER-
CROMBIE, Mr. MARTINEZ, Ms. CARSON, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. MENEN-
DEZ, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO´, Ms.
SANCHEZ, Ms. WATERS, Mr. HORN, Mr. CALVERT, Mrs. BONO, Mr.
BILBRAY, Mr. FILNER, Mr. BERMAN, and Mr. DREIER) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to
more appropriately address the health and well-being
of Hispanic adolescent girls and endorsing the findings
and recommendations of the National Coalition of His-
panic Health and 
Human 
Services 
Organizations
(COSSMHO) now known as the National Alliance for
Hispanic Health.
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Whereas Hispanic adolescent girls (Latinas) now represent
the largest minority group of girls in the country and are
expected to remain so for the next fifty years;
Whereas the four most serious threats to the health and edu-
cation of American girls today are depression, substance
abuse, pregnancy, and delinquency;
Whereas recent data from the ‘‘State of Hispanic Girls’’ by
the National Alliance for Hispanic Health indicate that
these four threats are more prevalent among Hispanic
girls than their non-Hispanic counterparts;
Whereas the report also shows that a significant minority of
Hispanic girls also lead girls nationwide in rates of sui-
cide attempts, teenage pregnancy, alcohol and drug abuse
and self-reported gun possession;
Whereas much more can be done by community based organi-
zations in tandem with the local school system, law en-
forcement, social service agencies, including mental
health clinics, to address these issues and provide the
support needed by Hispanic adolescent girls and their
families to reverse these trends;
Whereas many of these girls are adversely affected by cul-
tural expectations, the pressures of acculturation and the
lack of self-esteem and are unable to find appropriate
support services by trained bilingual, bicultural profes-
sionals to deal with the identified major threats to their
health and well-being;
Whereas data also indicate that Hispanic girls have higher
dropout rates than any other racial or ethnic group of
girls, in part due to their high rate of teen pregnancy;
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of America’s leading national research laboratories and
birthplace of the atomic bomb;
Whereas on May 12, 2000, the President issued a major dis-
aster declaration for the Counties of Bernalillo, Cibola,
Los Alamos, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San
Juan, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos, and Torrance;
Whereas the fire resulted in the loss of Federal, State, local,
tribal, and private property;
Whereas the loss to private citizens of personal property and
memories cannot be accounted for in monetary terms nor
repaid with financial assistance; and
Whereas a full congressional investigation will assist the Fed-
eral Government to determine the cause of this disaster
and its full cost to the Federal Government and the peo-
ple of New Mexico: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that the Fed-
eral Government should—
(A) take responsibility for the fire inten-
tionally set by the National Park Service at the
Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico, on
May 4, 2000, which burned out of control near
Los Alamos, New Mexico;
(B) take all necessary steps to mitigate the
threats from the fire to the public health and
well-being of the residents of New Mexico; and
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Whereas the report also notes another alarming finding: that
fewer prevention and treatment services reach these girls
than reach girls in any other racial or ethnic group; and
Whereas the Congress is the appropriate governmental insti-
tution to develop a national agenda in tandem with the
states to address these concerns and provide both the
funds and leadership necessary to implement innovative
and constructive programs to address the crisis for His-
panic adolescent girls and allow these girls to become
self-confident, successful women and contributing mem-
bers of society: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the recommendations contained in the re-
port ‘‘The State of Hispanic Girls’’ be endorsed and
implemented to address the crisis facing Hispanic
adolescent girls as it relates to their physical and
mental health needs;
(2) more resources be provided through Federal
grants and other mechanisms to community-based
partnerships and innovative programs designed to
promote the health and well-being of Hispanic ado-
lescent girls at risk;
(3) programs and services addressing the needs
of Hispanic adolescent girls be given in a way that
is culturally, linguistically and developmentally ap-
propriate;
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(4) the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National
Alliance for Hispanic Health and other public and
private entities that have worked diligently and coop-
eratively to address the needs of Hispanic adolescent
girls be commended for their efforts and leadership
and encouraged to continue so that more of these
girls reach their true potential;
(5) Federal, State and local agencies in ad-
dressing the needs of Hispanic adolescent girls be
encouraged to form innovative partnerships with
community based organizations, schools and law en-
forcement to help ensure that resources are allocated
in a way to ensure their most efficient and effective
use in the community; and
(6) in providing services to adolescent girls at
risk, family involvement and support must be consid-
ered fundamental.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 326
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Federal Government’s
responsibility for starting a destructive fire near Los Alamos, New Mexico.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 15, 2000
Mrs. WILSON (for herself and Mr. UDALL of New Mexico) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Resources
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Federal
Government’s responsibility for starting a destructive fire
near Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Whereas on May 4, 2000, the National Park Service initiated
a prescription burn on Federal land during the
southwest’s peak fire season;
Whereas on May 5, 2000, the prescription burn exceeded the
containment capabilities of the National Park Service,
was reclassified as a wildland burn, and spread to non-
Federal land, quickly becoming characterized as a
firestorm;
Whereas by May 7, 2000, the fire had grown in size and
caused evacuations in and around Los Alamos, New Mex-
ico, including the Los Alamos National Laboratory, one
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(G) all organizations and individuals that
have collected and disseminated information to
those affected by the fire;
(H) Sandia National Laboratories for ex-
tending assistance to fire victims;
(I) the Department of Energy for pro-
viding analysis and monitoring public health
concerns; and
(J) the people of the United States for
opening their hearts to assist with the plight of
New Mexicans affected by the fire and for send-
ing additional firefighting teams to help battle
the fire.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 327
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas throughout the history of the United States, the
United States merchant marine has served the Nation
during periods of war;
Whereas vessels of the United States merchant marine fleet,
such as the S.S. LANE VICTORY, provided critical
logistical support to the Armed Forces by carrying equip-
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ment, supplies, and personnel necessary to maintain war
efforts;
Whereas numerous members of the United States merchant
marine have died to secure peace and freedom; and
Whereas at a time when the people of the United States are
recognizing the contributions of the Armed Forces and
civilian personnel to the national security, it is appro-
priate to recognize the service of the United States mer-
chant marine: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the service and sacrifice during peri-
ods of war by members of the United States mer-
chant marine;
(2) recognizes the critical role played by vessels
of the United States merchant marine fleet, such as
the S.S. LANE VICTORY, in transporting equip-
ment, supplies, and personnel necessary to support
war efforts; and
(3) encourages—
(A) the American people, through appro-
priate ceremonies and activities, to recognize
and commemorate the service and sacrifices of
the United States merchant marine; and
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(B) all government agencies to take appro-
priate steps to commemorate the United States
merchant marine.
Passed the House of Representatives September 13,
2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 327
Honoring the service and sacrifice during periods of war by members of
the United States merchant marine.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 16, 2000
Mr. KUYKENDALL (for himself, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. BATEMAN, Mr.
HORN, Mr. SCARBOROUGH, and Mr. UNDERWOOD) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the service and sacrifice during periods of war
by members of the United States merchant marine.
Whereas throughout the history of the United States, the
United States merchant marine has served the Nation
during periods of war;
Whereas vessels of the United States merchant marine fleet,
such as the S.S. LANE VICTORY, provided critical
logistical support to the Armed Forces by carrying equip-
ment, supplies, and personnel necessary to maintain war
efforts;
Whereas numerous members of the United States merchant
marine have died to secure peace and freedom; and
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Whereas at a time when the people of the United States are
recognizing the contributions of the Armed Forces and
civilian personnel to the national security, it is appro-
priate to recognize the service of the United States mer-
chant marine: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the service and sacrifice during peri-
ods of war by members of the United States mer-
chant marine;
(2) recognizes the critical role played by vessels
of the United States merchant marine fleet, such as
the S.S. LANE VICTORY, in transporting equip-
ment, supplies, and personnel necessary to support
war efforts; and
(3) encourages—
(A) the American people, through appro-
priate ceremonies and activities, to recognize
and commemorate the service and sacrifices of
the United States merchant marine; and
(B) all government agencies to take appro-
priate steps to commemorate the United States
merchant marine.
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tirement Security and Pension Reform Act of
2000)’’.
(B) Section 404(a)(10)(B) is amended by
striking ‘‘, the exclusion allowance under sec-
tion 403(b)(2),’’.
(C) Section 415(a)(2) is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘, and the amount of the contribution for
such portion shall reduce the exclusion allow-
ance as provided in section 403(b)(2)’’.
(D) Section 415(c)(3) is amended by add-
ing at the end the following new subparagraph:
‘‘(E) ANNUITY CONTRACTS.—In the case
of an annuity contract described in section
403(b), the term ‘participant’s compensation’
means the participant’s includible compensation
determined under section 403(b)(3).’’.
(E) Section 415(c) is amended by striking
paragraph (4).
(F) Section 415(c)(7) is amended to read
as follows:
‘‘(7)
CERTAIN
CONTRIBUTIONS
BY
CHURCH
PLANS NOT TREATED AS EXCEEDING LIMIT.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any
other provision of this subsection, at the elec-
tion of a participant who is an employee of a
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 327
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2000
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the service and sacrifice during periods of war
by members of the United States merchant marine.
Whereas throughout the history of the United States, the
United States merchant marine has served the Nation
during periods of war;
Whereas vessels of the United States merchant marine fleet,
such as the S.S. LANE VICTORY, provided critical
logistical support to the Armed Forces by carrying equip-
ment, supplies, and personnel necessary to maintain war
efforts;
Whereas numerous members of the United States merchant
marine have died to secure peace and freedom; and
Whereas at a time when the people of the United States are
recognizing the contributions of the Armed Forces and
civilian personnel to the national security, it is appro-
priate to recognize the service of the United States mer-
chant marine: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the service and sacrifice during peri-
ods of war by members of the United States mer-
chant marine;
(2) recognizes the critical role played by vessels
of the United States merchant marine fleet, such as
the S.S. LANE VICTORY, in transporting equip-
ment, supplies, and personnel necessary to support
war efforts; and
(3) encourages—
(A) the American people, through appro-
priate ceremonies and activities, to recognize
and commemorate the service and sacrifices of
the United States merchant marine; and
(B) all government agencies to take appro-
priate steps to commemorate the United States
merchant marine.
Passed the House of Representatives September 13,
2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 329
Urging the detention and extradition to the United States by the appropriate
foreign governments of Mohammed Abbas for the murder of Leon Klinghoffer.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 19, 2000
Mr. BENTSEN (for himself and Mr. FORBES) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Re-
lations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Urging the detention and extradition to the United States
by the appropriate foreign governments of Mohammed
Abbas for the murder of Leon Klinghoffer.
Whereas Mohammed Abbas, alias Abu Abbas, was convicted
by a Genoan court in June 1986 and sentenced to life
in prison, in absentia, for ‘‘kidnapping for terrorist ends
that caused the killing of a person’’ for his role in the
death of an American citizen, Leon Klinghoffer;
Whereas a report from the Italian magistrate who tried the
case against Abbas stated that the evidence was ‘‘mul-
tiple, unequivocal, and overwhelming’’ and that his ac-
tions in training and financing for this operation, and in
choosing the target, as well as in planning the escape,
made Abbas guilty of the murder;
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Whereas a warrant for Abbas’ arrest was unsealed in October
1985 charging him with hijacking, and a bounty of
$250,000 was offered for his arrest;
Whereas the Justice Department felt that it did not have the
evidence to convict him, and citing the conviction, albeit
in absentia by the Italian authorities, canceled the war-
rant for his arrest in January 1988; and
Whereas at an April 1996 meeting of the Palestine National
Council in Gaza, Abbas described the killing as ‘‘a mis-
take’’ and that Mr. Klinghoffer was killed because he
‘‘had started to incite the passengers against [the kidnap-
pers]’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
Attorney General should seek, from the appropriate for-
eign government, the detention and extradition to the
United States of Mohammed Abbas (also known as Abu
Abbas) for the murder of Leon Klinghoffer in October
1985 during the hijacking of the vessel Achille Lauro.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 330
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the accession of Taiwan to the
World Trade Organization (WTO).
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 19, 2000
Mr. STEARNS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the accession
of Taiwan to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Whereas Taiwan’s economy is the 20th largest economy in
the world;
Whereas Taiwan is represented in 149 countries;
Whereas Taiwan is an active member of the Asia Pacific Eco-
nomic Cooperation (APEC);
Whereas over 20 percent of Taiwan’s imports consist of
United States goods representing the 8th largest market
for United States exports;
Whereas on January 1, 1990, Taiwan applied to become a
contracting party to the General Agreement on Tariffs
and Trade (GATT) as a customs territory similar to
Hong Kong’s accession on April 23, 1986;
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Whereas on September 29, 1992, Taiwan’s application was
accepted by the GATT and a Working Party was estab-
lished to begin membership negotiations;
Whereas in February 1998, Taiwan completed a landmark bi-
lateral World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement with
the United States providing market access for United
States goods and services;
Whereas in May 1998, pursuant to the bilateral agreement
with the United States, Taiwan proceeded to lower tariffs
on more than 1,000 items; and
Whereas Taiwan has completed bilateral negotiations with all
26 WTO member countries requesting such negotiations
and Taiwan’s membership in the WTO is required to en-
sure full implementation and benefits of these agree-
ments: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the ex-
tension of nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of
the People’s Republic of China (pursuant to the termi-
nation of the application of title IV of the Trade Act of
1974 to such products) should only be effective beginning
on or after the date on which a vote is taken by the World
Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference re-
garding the Decision and Protocol of Accession for Chi-
nese Taipei (Taiwan), or the effective date of the accession
by the People’s Republic of China to the WTO, whichever
occurs later.
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its intention of redeploying its forces to the international
border by July 7, 2000;
Whereas Security Council Resolution 425 also calls for ‘‘strict
respect for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and polit-
ical independence of Lebanon within its internationally
recognized boundaries’’ and establishes a United Nations
interim force to help restore Lebanese sovereignty; and
Whereas the Government of Syria currently deploys 30,000
Syrian troops in Lebanon: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) commends Israel for its decision to with-
draw its forces from southern Lebanon and for tak-
ing risks for peace in the Middle East;
(2) calls upon the United Nations Security
Council—
(A) to recognize Israel’s fulfillment of its
obligations under Security Council Resolution
425 and to provide the necessary resources for
the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
(UNIFIL) to implement its mandate under that
resolution; and
(B) insist upon the withdrawal of all for-
eign forces from Lebanese territory so that
Lebanon may exercise sovereignty throughout
its territory;