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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 198
Acknowledging and commemorating the service of Dwight D. Eisenhower
as General of the Army and President of the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 14, 1999
Mr. MORAN of Kansas (for himself and Mr. HALL of Texas) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Acknowledging and commemorating the service of Dwight
D. Eisenhower as General of the Army and President
of the United States.
Whereas Dwight David Eisenhower was born on October 14,
1890, in Denison, Texas, and soon thereafter moved with
his family to Abilene, Kansas;
Whereas Dwight D. Eisenhower was the Supreme Com-
mander who led the Allied Expeditionary Forces to vic-
tory in World War II;
Whereas Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected to serve as the
34th President of the United States in 1952 and was re-
elected in 1956;
Whereas during his distinguished career as an Army officer,
culminating in the rank of General of the Army, and as
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President, Dwight D. Eisenhower significantly and posi-
tively influenced the course of history;
Whereas recognition of Dwight D. Eisenhower’s achievements
can serve as inspiration to the citizens, and especially the
youth, of the United States;
Whereas the Kansas State Legislature has designated Octo-
ber 14 each year as ‘‘Dwight D. Eisenhower Day’’ in the
State of Kansas and has encouraged the citizens of Kan-
sas to participate in the observance;
Whereas Public Law 101–258 designated October 14, 1990,
the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dwight D. Eisen-
hower, as ‘‘Dwight D. Eisenhower Day’’; and
Whereas the Congress desires to preserve and honor the
achievements of Dwight D. Eisenhower and to keep his
inspiration and legacy alive: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress encourages the people of
the United States to observe the life and achievements of
Dwight D. Eisenhower with appropriate ceremonies and
respect.
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H. R. 4818—658
inserting ‘‘total work order or contract amount at the time of bond
execution that does not exceed’’.
(b) AUDIT FREQUENCY.—Section 411(g)(3) of the Small Business
Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 694b(g)(3)) is amended by
striking ‘‘each year’’ and inserting ‘‘every three years’’.
(c) REPEAL.—Section 207 of the Small Business Reauthorization
and Amendment Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 694b note) is repealed.
SEC. 204. EFFECTIVE DATE FOR CERTAIN FEES.
Section 503(f) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958
(15 U.S.C. 697(f)) is amended by striking ‘‘, but’’ and all that
follows through the end and inserting a period.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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Provided further, That any limitation of subsection (e) of 
section 411 of the Agricultural Trade Development and 
Assistance Act of 1954 shall not apply to funds appro-
priated under this heading: Provided further, That none 
of the funds made available under this heading in this or 
any other appropriations Act shall be made available for 
Sudan or Burma unless the Secretary of the Treasury de-
termines and notifies the Committees on Appropriations 
that a democratically elected government has taken office: 
Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated 
under this heading may be paid to the HIPC Trust Fund 
for the benefit of any country that has accepted loans from 
an international financial institution between such coun-
try’s decision point and completion point: Provided further, 
That the terms ‘‘decision point’’ and ‘‘completion point’’ 
shall have the same meaning as defined by the Inter-
national Monetary Fund.
TITLE III—MILITARY ASSISTANCE 
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT 
INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING 
For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions 
of section 541 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, 
$89,730,000, of which up to $3,000,000 may remain 
available until expended: Provided, That the civilian per-
sonnel for whom military education and training may be
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 199
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas prayers at public school sporting events are entirely
consistent with our American heritage of seeking Divine
guidance and protection in all of our undertakings;
Whereas sporting events provide a significant and long-last-
ing impact in character and values development among
young people;
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Whereas prayers and invocations have been demonstrated to
positively affect the fair play and sportsmanlike behavior
of both players and spectators at sporting events;
Whereas lower court rulings about prayer at sporting events
have placed school and community leaders in the difficult
position of choosing between conflicting values, rights,
and laws;
Whereas congressional leaders have found value in beginning
each legislative day with prayers; and
Whereas statements of belief in a Supreme Power and the
virtue of seeking strength and protection from that
Power are prevalent throughout our national history, cur-
rency, and rituals: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) prayers and invocations at public school
sporting events are constitutional under the First
Amendment to the Constitution; and
(2) the Supreme Court, accordingly, should up-
hold the constitutionality of such practices.
Passed the House of Representatives November 2,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 199
Expressing the sense of the Congress that prayers and invocations at public
school sporting events contribute to the moral foundation of our Nation
and urging the Supreme Court to uphold their constitutionality.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 19, 1999
Mr. BONILLA (for himself, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr.
SANDLIN, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. PAUL, Mr. COMBEST, Mr. SESSIONS,
Mr. SHOWS, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. DICKEY,
Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. WICKER, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. GREEN of Texas,
Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. JOHN, Mr.
LUCAS of Kentucky, and Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that prayers and invo-
cations at public school sporting events contribute to
the moral foundation of our Nation and urging the Su-
preme Court to uphold their constitutionality.
Whereas prayers at public school sporting events are entirely
consistent with our American heritage of seeking Divine
guidance and protection in all of our undertakings;
Whereas sporting events provide a significant and long-last-
ing impact in character and values development among
young people;
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Whereas prayers and invocations have been demonstrated to
positively affect the fair play and sportsmanlike behavior
of both players and spectators at sporting events;
Whereas lower court rulings about prayer at sporting events
have placed school and community leaders in the difficult
position of choosing between conflicting values, rights,
and laws;
Whereas congressional leaders have found value in beginning
each legislative day with prayers; and
Whereas statements of belief in a Supreme Power and the
virtue of seeking strength and protection from that
Power are prevalent throughout our national history, cur-
rency, and rituals: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) prayers and invocations at public school
sporting events are constitutional under the First
Amendment to the Constitution; and
(2) the Supreme Court, accordingly, should up-
hold the constitutionality of such practices.
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III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 199
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 3, 1999
Received
NOVEMBER 19, 1999
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that prayers and invo-
cations at public school sporting events contribute to
the moral foundation of our Nation and urging the Su-
preme Court to uphold their constitutionality.
Whereas prayers at public school sporting events are entirely
consistent with our American heritage of seeking Divine
guidance and protection in all of our undertakings;
Whereas sporting events provide a significant and long-last-
ing impact in character and values development among
young people;
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Whereas prayers and invocations have been demonstrated to
positively affect the fair play and sportsmanlike behavior
of both players and spectators at sporting events;
Whereas lower court rulings about prayer at sporting events
have placed school and community leaders in the difficult
position of choosing between conflicting values, rights,
and laws;
Whereas congressional leaders have found value in beginning
each legislative day with prayers; and
Whereas statements of belief in a Supreme Power and the
virtue of seeking strength and protection from that
Power are prevalent throughout our national history, cur-
rency, and rituals: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) prayers and invocations at public school
sporting events are constitutional under the First
Amendment to the Constitution; and
(2) the Supreme Court, accordingly, should up-
hold the constitutionality of such practices.
Passed the House of Representatives November 2,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 200
Expressing the strong opposition of Congress to the military coup in Pakistan
and calling for a civilian, democratically-elected government to be re-
turned to power in Pakistan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 19, 1999
Mr. GEJDENSON (for himself, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. ACKERMAN, and Mr.
PALLONE) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the strong opposition of Congress to the military
coup in Pakistan and calling for a civilian, democrat-
ically-elected government to be returned to power in
Pakistan.
Whereas the United States has a vital interest in promoting
stability in South Asia, reducing tensions between India
and Pakistan, and promoting United States political, eco-
nomic, strategic, and humanitarian interests in both of
those nations;
Whereas on October 12, 1999, the armed forces of Pakistan,
led by Army Chief of Staff General Pervez Musharraf,
overthrew the democratically-elected Government of Paki-
stan in violation of the Constitution of the Islamic Re-
public of Pakistan;
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 19
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part
of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the
Holocaust.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 2, 1999
Mr. THOMAS (for himself, Mr. HOYER, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr.
LANTOS, Mr. REGULA, and Mr. LATOURETTE) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Ad-
ministration
FEBRUARY 2, 1999
Committee on House Administration discharged; considered under suspension
of the rules and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days
of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used from 8 o’clock ante meridian until 3 o’clock
post meridian on April 13, 1999, for a ceremony as part
of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of vic-
tims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the cere-
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mony shall be carried out in accordance with such condi-
tions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4818
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 23, 2004
Ordered to be printed with the amendment of the Senate 
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
AN ACT 
Making appropriations for foreign operations, export financ-
ing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending 
September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any 
money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other pur-
poses, namely: 
TITLE I—EXPORT AND INVESTMENT 
ASSISTANCE 
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES 
The Export-Import Bank of the United States is au-
thorized to make such expenditures within the limits of
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funds and borrowing authority available to such corpora-
tion, and in accordance with law, and to make such con-
tracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limi-
tations, as provided by section 104 of the Government 
Corporation Control Act, as may be necessary in carrying 
out the program for the current fiscal year for such cor-
poration: Provided, That none of the funds available dur-
ing the current fiscal year may be used to make expendi-
tures, contracts, or commitments for the export of nuclear 
equipment, fuel, or technology to any country, other than 
a nuclear-weapon state as defined in Article IX of the 
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons eligi-
ble to receive economic or military assistance under this 
Act, that has detonated a nuclear explosive after the date 
of the enactment of this Act: Provided further, That not-
withstanding section 1(c) of Public Law 103–428, as 
amended, sections 1(a) and (b) of Public Law 103–428 
shall remain in effect through October 1, 2005. 
SUBSIDY APPROPRIATION 
For the cost of direct loans, loan guarantees, insur-
ance, and tied-aid grants as authorized by section 10 of 
the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended, 
$125,700,000, to remain available until September 30, 
2008: Provided, That such costs, including the cost of 
modifying such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 
of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974: Provided fur-
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of the United States and such government that de-
scribes, among other things, the treatment for tax 
purposes that will be accorded the United States as-
sistance provided under that agreement. 
PROHIBITION AGAINST DIRECT FUNDING FOR CERTAIN 
COUNTRIES 
SEC. 507. None of the funds appropriated or other-
wise made available pursuant to this Act shall be obligated 
or expended to finance directly any assistance or repara-
tions to Cuba, Libya, North Korea, Iran, or Syria: Pro-
vided, That for purposes of this section, the prohibition 
on obligations or expenditures shall include direct loans, 
credits, insurance and guarantees of the Export-Import 
Bank or its agents. 
MILITARY COUPS 
SEC. 508. None of the funds appropriated or other-
wise made available pursuant to this Act shall be obligated 
or expended to finance directly any assistance to the gov-
ernment of any country whose duly elected head of govern-
ment is deposed by decree or military coup: Provided, That 
assistance may be resumed to such government if the 
President determines and certifies to the Committees on 
Appropriations that subsequent to the termination of as-
sistance a democratically elected government has taken of-
fice: Provided further, That the provisions of this section 
shall not apply to assistance to promote democratic elec-
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 19
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used from 8 o’clock ante meridian until 3 o’clock
post meridian on April 13, 1999, for a ceremony as part
of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of vic-
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tims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the cere-
mony shall be carried out in accordance with such condi-
tions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives February 2,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 19
Agreed to February 12, 1999
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used
from 8 o’clock ante meridian until 3 o’clock post meridian on April
13, 1999, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the
days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical prepara-
tions for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with
such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 19
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 4, 1999
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days
of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used from 8 o’clock ante meridian until 3 o’clock
post meridian on April 13, 1999, for a ceremony as part
of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of vic-
•HCON 19 RDS
tims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the cere-
mony shall be carried out in accordance with such condi-
tions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives February 2,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 1
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the
President.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 1999
Mr. ARMEY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message
from the President.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the two Houses of Congress assemble
in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Tuesday,
January 19, 1999, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving
such communication as the President of the United States
shall be pleased to make to them.
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Whereas economic development, humanitarian, and other
forms of assistance to the people of such area from inter-
national organizations, the United States, and other for-
eign nations, has been diminished, delayed, or canceled
due to questions about the assertion of sovereignty by
those people as a nation separate from Somalia;
Whereas provision of economic development and humani-
tarian assistance to the people of such area does not con-
stitute recognition of any particular claim to sovereignty
by any de facto government of the region; and
Whereas the fundamental purpose of economic development,
humanitarian, and other aid is to relieve human suf-
fering: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) urges all international organizations, foreign
countries, and agencies of the United States Govern-
ment engaged in economic development, humani-
tarian, and other forms of bilateral or multilateral
assistance to evaluate the ability of such assistance
to achieve the amelioration of human suffering in
each region of Somalia, including the northern part
of Somalia referred to as Somaliland;
(2) urges the President not to delay, diminish,
or cancel the amounts and kinds of assistance other-
wise appropriate to the people of certain regions in
Somalia because conditions may not be propitious
for such assistance in other regions of Somalia;
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 1
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive
a message from the President.
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 1
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the two Houses of Congress assemble
in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Tuesday,
January 19, 1999, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving
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such communication as the President of the United States
shall be pleased to make to them.
Passed the House of Representatives January 6,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 1
Agreed to January 14, 1999
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the two Houses of Congress assemble in the Hall of
the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 19, 1999, at
9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving such communication as the
President of the United States shall be pleased to make to them.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 1
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JANUARY 7, 1999
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message
from the President.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the two Houses of Congress assemble
in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Tuesday,
January 19, 1999, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving
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such communication as the President of the United States
shall be pleased to make to them.
Passed the House of Representatives January 6,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.