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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 179
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United Nations and global
taxation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 5, 1999
Mr. ROYCE submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United
Nations and global taxation.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) The United Nations is an organization of
sovereign states, funded with voluntary contribu-
tions. It lacks any authority to impose taxes on its
member states.
(2) The United Nations Development Program
(UNDP) released a report recommending global tax-
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ation as a source of revenue, including a proposal
for a global tax on e-mail.
(3) This is not the first time that proposals for
global taxation have come from the United Nations.
In 1996, former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-
Ghali suggested a global tax, saying that it would
give the United Nations some financial independence
so that it was not ‘‘under the daily financial will of
the Member States’’.
SEC. 2. POLICY TOWARD THE UNITED NATIONS AND GLOB-
AL TAXATION.
It is the policy of the United States to oppose global
taxation.
SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the United Nations should not in any way
advocate global taxation;
(2) no United States funds should be used by
the United Nations to support, advocate, print, or
analyze global taxation proposals; and
(3) if it is the position of the United Nations
to oppose global taxation, then it should not use any
funds of the member states to advocate, print, or
analyze global taxation.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 17
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should develop,
promote, and implement voluntary policies to slow the population growth
of the Nation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 19, 1999
Mr. SAWYER (for himself and Mrs. MORELLA) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States
should develop, promote, and implement voluntary poli-
cies to slow the population growth of the Nation.
Whereas rapid population growth creates serious problems
both in the United States and abroad;
Whereas the people of the United States envision a world
with a healthy environment, clean air and water,
uncluttered land, ample open space, natural beauty, wil-
derness, and abundant wildlife, in which the dignity of
human life is enhanced;
Whereas rapid population growth increasingly depletes irre-
placeable natural resources, including energy resources;
Whereas rapid population growth significantly increases the
difficulty and cost of solving the social, economic, and po-
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litical problems of the United States, and directly con-
tributes to the pollution and degradation of the environ-
ment;
Whereas the right of families to choose both the number of
children they hope to have and the timing of the births
of those children is a fundamental human right;
Whereas the United States has the fastest growing popu-
lation among developed countries;
Whereas the United States has the highest rates of teenage
pregnancy and childbirth among developed countries;
Whereas nearly 60 percent of pregnancies in the United
States are unintended, resulting in one of the highest
abortion rates among developed countries;
Whereas the Commission on Population Growth and the
American Future in 1972 and the President’s Council on
Sustainable Development in 1996 found that slowing
population growth is important to improving the quality
of life in the United States;
Whereas delaying efforts to slow population growth will in-
crease the difficulty and cost of achieving that goal; and
Whereas failure to slow population growth voluntarily would
result in a significant deterioration of the quality of life
for all Americans: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
United States should develop, promote, and implement, at
the earliest possible time and by voluntary means consist-
ent with human rights and individual conscience, the poli-
cies necessary to slow the population growth of the United
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States, and thereby promote the future well-being of the
people of this Nation and of the world.
Æ
106TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 180 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Presi-
dent should not have granted clemency to terror-
ists. 
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106TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 180 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas the Armed Forces of National Liberation (the 
FALN) is a militant terrorist organization that 
claims responsibility for the bombings of approxi-
mately 130 civilian, political, and military sites 
throughout the United States; 
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Whereas its reign of terror resulted in 6 deaths and the 
permanent maiming of dozens of others, including 
law enforcement officials; 
Whereas 16 members of the FALN were tried for numer-
ous felonies against the United States, including se-
ditious conspiracy; 
Whereas at their trials, none of the 16 defendants con-
tested any of the evidence presented by the United 
States; 
Whereas at their trials, none expressed remorse for their 
actions; 
Whereas all were subsequently convicted and sentenced to 
prison for terms up to 90 years; 
Whereas not a single act of terrorism has been attributed 
to the FALN since the imprisonment of the 16 ter-
rorists; 
Whereas no petitions for clemency were made by these 
terrorists, but other persons, in an irregular proce-
dure, sought such clemency for them; 
Whereas on August 11, 1999, President William Jeffer-
son Clinton offered clemency to these 16 terrorists, 
all of whom have served less than 20 years in prison; 
Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Fed-
eral Bureau of Prisons, and 2 United States Attor-
neys all reportedly advised the President not to grant 
leniency to the 16 terrorists; 
Whereas the Federal Bureau of Prisons reportedly based 
its decision in part on the existence of audio record-
ings indicating that some of the 16 have vowed to re-
sume their violent activities upon release from prison; 
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 182
Outlining a vision to shape congressional information technology policy into
the next century to promote and preserve the successes, leadership,
and uniqueness of the United States information technology sector.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 8, 1999
Mr. DAVIS of Virginia (for himself, Mr. DREIER, Mr. GOODLATTE, Ms. DUNN,
Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. DOOLEY of California, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr.
SMITH of Washington) submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Outlining a vision to shape congressional information tech-
nology policy into the next century to promote and pre-
serve the successes, leadership, and uniqueness of the
United States information technology sector.
Whereas continued growth in the information technology in-
dustry is the key to maintaining and strengthening the
competitiveness of the American economy and the techno-
logical advantage of the United States Armed Forces in
the 21st century;
Whereas private sector investment, initiative, and know-how
have been the driving forces in creating our Nation’s
leadership position in information technology;
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Whereas the State Department in 1998 reiterated two 
longstanding tenets of counterterrorism policy that 
the United States will: ‘‘(1) make no concessions to 
terrorists and strike no deals; and ‘‘(2) bring terror-
ists to justice for their crimes’’; 
Whereas the President’s offer of clemency to the FALN 
terrorists violates longstanding tenets of United 
States counterterrorism policy; 
Whereas the President’s decision sends an unmistakable 
message to terrorists that the United States does not 
punish terrorists in a severe manner, making ter-
rorism more likely; and 
Whereas the release of terrorists is an affront to the rule 
of law, the victims and their families, and every 
American who believes that violent acts must be pun-
ished to the fullest extent of the law: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that making 
concessions to terrorists is deplorable and that President 
Clinton should not have offered or granted clemency to 
the FALN terrorists. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 9, 
1999. 
Attest: 
Clerk. 
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III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 180
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 13, 1999
Received
SEPTEMBER 29, 1999
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should
not have granted clemency to terrorists.
Whereas the Armed Forces of National Liberation (the
FALN) is a militant terrorist organization that
claims responsibility for the bombings of approxi-
mately 130 civilian, political, and military sites
throughout the United States;
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Whereas its reign of terror resulted in 6 deaths and the
permanent maiming of dozens of others, including
law enforcement officials;
Whereas 16 members of the FALN were tried for numer-
ous felonies against the United States, including se-
ditious conspiracy;
Whereas at their trials, none of the 16 defendants con-
tested any of the evidence presented by the United
States;
Whereas at their trials, none expressed remorse for their
actions;
Whereas all were subsequently convicted and sentenced to
prison for terms up to 90 years;
Whereas not a single act of terrorism has been attributed
to the FALN since the imprisonment of the 16 ter-
rorists;
Whereas no petitions for clemency were made by these
terrorists, but other persons, in an irregular proce-
dure, sought such clemency for them;
Whereas on August 11, 1999, President William Jeffer-
son Clinton offered clemency to these 16 terrorists,
all of whom have served less than 20 years in prison;
Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Fed-
eral Bureau of Prisons, and 2 United States Attor-
neys all reportedly advised the President not to grant
leniency to the 16 terrorists;
Whereas the Federal Bureau of Prisons reportedly based
its decision in part on the existence of audio record-
ings indicating that some of the 16 have vowed to re-
sume their violent activities upon release from prison;
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Whereas industry has thrived because it has been free from
government interference and has been able to develop, in-
novate, and grow according to the demands of the free
market and consumers;
Whereas the Internet represents the next great mass commu-
nications technology, and government regulation of the
Internet and the high tech industry will harm their suc-
cess and growth as the primary tools for communication
between people and businesses;
Whereas the Internet and other information technologies are
being used by United States businesses and consumers
for communications, entertainment, and information, and
for conducting commercial transactions;
Whereas electronic commerce is the new marketplace of the
21st century and is empowering consumers and having a
profound impact on the way business traditionally has
been conducted; and
Whereas development of a national information technology
policy must be based on free market principles that will
ensure that consumers and suppliers determine the most
desirable technologies: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That in addressing issues of information
technology and electronic commerce policy, the Congress
must—
(1) focus on a broad spectrum of issues that
are essential to the evolution and strength of the
American information technology industry;
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(2) ensure that it plays an enabling and not an
inhibiting role in supporting the movement of indus-
try and people into the Information Age;
(3) incorporate a principle of minimal and pre-
dictable government regulation; and
(4) refrain from acting in any capacity that
would enshrine or favor specific technologies or
standards.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 183
Calling upon the Government of Indonesia to respect the results of the
September 4, 1999, referendum on the status of East Timor and to
bring about an immediate end to the violence in East Timor with the
assistance of United Nations forces if necessary.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 9, 1999
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Calling upon the Government of Indonesia to respect the
results of the September 4, 1999, referendum on the
status of East Timor and to bring about an immediate
end to the violence in East Timor with the assistance
of United Nations forces if necessary.
Whereas on September 4, 1999, the people of East Timor
overwhelmingly voted for independence from Indonesia;
Whereas after the voting was concluded violence broke out in
East Timor;
Whereas although the violence is being perpetrated in East
Timor by army-backed militias it is unclear who is direct-
ing these militias;
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Whereas the Government of Indonesia declared martial law in
East Timor to quell the violence;
Whereas the establishment of martial law in East Timor has
failed to stop the violence;
Whereas it has been reported that hundreds of people have
been killed and injured since the violence began in East
Timor;
Whereas it has been reported that many of East Timor’s
800,000 residents have been forced to flee East Timor;
Whereas the United Nations compound in Dili, East Timor,
was besieged, and access to food, water, and electricity
was intentionally cut off; and
Whereas the international community has called upon the
Government of Indonesia to either take immediate and
concrete steps to end the violence in East Timor or allow
a United Nations-sponsored international force to enter
East Timor and restore order: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress calls upon the Government
of Indonesia to respect the results of the September 4,
1999, referendum on the status of East Timor and to
bring about an immediate end to the violence in East
Timor with the assistance of United Nations forces if nec-
essary.
Æ
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 184
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 14, 1999
Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance
of ‘‘family friendly’’ programming on television.
Whereas American children and adolescents spend between
22 and 28 hours per week viewing television;
Whereas American homes have an average of 2.75 television
sets, and 87 percent of homes with children have more
than one television set;
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Whereas there is a need to increase the availability programs
suitable for the entire family during prime time viewing
hours;
Whereas surveys of television content demonstrate that many
programs contain substantial sexual or violent content;
Whereas although parents are ultimately responsible for ap-
propriately supervising their children’s television viewing,
it is also important to provide positive, ‘‘family friendly’’
programming that is suitable for parents and children to
watch together;
Whereas efforts should be made by television networks, stu-
dios, and the production community to produce more
quality family friendly programs and to air them during
times when parents and children are likely to be viewing
together;
Whereas members of the Family Friendly Programming
Forum are concerned about the availability of family
friendly television programs during prime time viewing
hours; and
Whereas Congress encourages activities by the Forum and
other entities designed to promote family friendly pro-
gramming, including—
(1) participating in meetings with leadership of
major television networks, studios, and production com-
panies to express concerns;
(2) expressing the importance of family friendly pro-
gramming at industry conferences, meetings, and forums;
(3) honoring outstanding family friendly television
programs with a new tribute, the Family Program
Awards, to be held annually in Los Angeles, California;
HCON 184 RFS
(4) establishing a development fund to finance fam-
ily friendly scripts; and
(5) underwriting scholarships at television studies
departments at institutions of higher education to en-
courage student interest in family friendly programming:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) recognizes and honors the efforts of the
Family Friendly Programming Forum and other en-
tities supporting family friendly programming;
(2) supports efforts to encourage television net-
works, studios, and the production community to
produce more quality family friendly programs;
(3) supports the proposed Family Friendly Pro-
gramming Awards, development fund, and scholar-
ships, all of which are designed to encourage, recog-
nize, and celebrate creative excellence in, and com-
mitment to, family friendly programming; and
(4) encourages the media and American adver-
tisers to further a family friendly television environ-
ment within which appropriate advertisements can
accompany the programming.
Passed the House of Representatives September 13,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 185
Supporting the results of the East Timor plebiscite held on August 30,
1999, and calling for an end to the violence in East Timor.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 9, 1999
Mr. WEYGAND submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the results of the East Timor plebiscite held
on August 30, 1999, and calling for an end to the
violence in East Timor.
Whereas in March 1999 Indonesia and Portugal reached an
agreement to allow the people of East Timor a ‘‘direct
vote’’ on independence;
Whereas the vote, originally scheduled for August 8, 1999,
took place August 30, 1999, and resulted in 78 percent
of the voting East Timorese choosing independence;
Whereas since the election there has been an escalation of vi-
olence perpetrated by the anti-independence paramilitary
forces, reported to be assisted by the Indonesian military
and police; and
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Whereas villages have been burned, East Timorese have been
murdered and beaten, and international observers and
media have fled East Timor for their own safety: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the results of the East Timor pleb-
iscite held on August 30, 1999;
(2) strongly urges the Government of Indonesia
to end the military and police involvement with the
anti-independence militia;
(3) strongly urges the Government of Indonesia
to end the violence in East Timor immediately and
begin taking steps to honor the election results;
(4) urges the President to provide the United
Nations whatever assistance is needed to help secure
the peace and independence of the East Timorese;
and
(5) urges the United Nations to take immediate
action, including the deployment of peacekeeping
forces, to end the outbreak of violence in East
Timor.
Æ
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 187
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas for more than 50 years, the International Civil Avia-
tion Organization (in this resolution referred to as the
‘‘ICAO’’) has been the single entity vested with authority
to establish international noise and emissions standards
and, through the ICAO’s efforts, aircraft noise has de-
creased by an average of 40 percent since 1970;
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Whereas the ICAO is currently working on an expedited basis
on even more stringent international noise standards,
taking into account economic reasonableness, technical
feasibility, and environmental benefits;
Whereas international noise and emissions standards are crit-
ical to maintaining the economic viability of United
States aeronautical industries and to obtaining their on-
going commitment to progressively more stringent noise
reduction efforts;
Whereas European Council Regulation No. 925/1999, ban-
ning certain aircraft meeting the highest internationally
recognized noise standards from flying in Europe, under-
mines the integrity of the ICAO process and undercuts
the likelihood that new Stage 4 aircraft noise standards
will be developed;
Whereas while no regional standard is acceptable, European
Council Regulation No. 925/1999 is particularly offensive
because there is no scientific basis for the regulation and
because the regulation has been carefully crafted to pro-
tect European aviation interests while imposing arbitrary,
substantial, and unfounded cost burdens on United
States aeronautical industries;
Whereas the vast majority of aircraft that will be affected by
European Council Regulation No. 925/1999 are operated
by United States flag carriers; and
Whereas implementation of European Council Regulation No.
925/1999 will result in a loss of jobs in the United States
and may cost United States aeronautical industries in ex-
cess of $2,000,000,000: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
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(1) if European Council Regulation No. 925/
1999 is not rescinded by the European Council at
the earliest possible date, the Secretaries of Trans-
portation and State should take all appropriate ac-
tions to ensure that a petition regarding the regula-
tion is filed with the International Civil Aviation Or-
ganization pursuant to Article 84 of the Chicago
Convention; and
(2) the Secretaries of Commerce, State, and
Transportation and other appropriate parties should
use all reasonable means available to them to ensure
that the goal of having the regulation rescinded is
achieved.
Passed the House of Representatives September 27,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.