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House Calendar No. 14
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 107
[Report No. 105–45]
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 8, 1997
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 motions to suspend the rules.
Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on
Wednesday, April 9, 1997, or on Thursday, April 10,
1997, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House
suspend the rules. The Speaker or his designee shall con-
sult with the minority leader or his designee on the des-
ignation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this
resolution.
House Calendar No. 14
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 107
[Report No. 105–45]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend
the rules.
APRIL 8, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 108
Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 9, 1997
Mr. MICA submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed
to
RESOLUTION
Designating majority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Member be, and
he is hereby, elected to the following standing committee
of the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVER-
SIGHT: Mr. Portman.
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H. Res. 109
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 15, 1997.
Whereas American families currently pay too much of their
hard-earned money in taxes;
Whereas every American will work for at least 120 days in
1997 to pay his or her share of taxes;
Whereas Americans should be allowed to keep more of their
money to invest in their childrens’ futures, purchase
homes, or start businesses; and
Whereas the American family will be strengthened by provid-
ing tax relief: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives urges that
the Congress and the President work together to enact per-
manent tax relief for our Nation’s families.
Attest:
Clerk.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 109
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American families
deserve tax relief.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 9, 1997
Mr. PITTS (for himself, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. DOO-
LITTLE, Mr. PAUL, Mr. HERGER, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SHADEGG, and Mr.
QUINN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
American families deserve tax relief.
Whereas American families currently pay too much of their
hard-earned money in taxes;
Whereas every American will work for at least 120 days in
1997 to pay his or her share of taxes;
Whereas Americans should be allowed to keep more of their
money to invest in their childrens’ futures, purchase
homes, or start businesses; and
Whereas the American family will be strengthened by provid-
ing tax relief: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives urges
that the Congress and the President work together to
enact permanent tax relief for our Nation’s families.
Æ
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 10
Authorizing the Speaker’s designee to administer the oath of office to
Representative-Elect Frank Tejeda.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 7, 1997
Mr. GEPHART submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Speaker’s designee to administer the oath
of office to Representative-Elect Frank Tejeda.
Whereas, Frank Tejeda, a Representative-elect from the 28th
District of the State of Texas, has been unable from ill-
ness to appear in person to be sworn as a Member of the
House, and there being no contest or question as to his
election; Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Speaker, or deputy named by him, is
hereby authorized to administer the oath of office to the Hon-
orable Frank Tejeda at San Antonio, Texas, and that such
oath be accepted and received by the House as the oath of
office of the Honorable Frank Tejeda.
Æ
H. Res. 10
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
January 7, 1997.
Whereas, Frank Tejeda, a Representative-elect from the 28th
District of the State of Texas, has been unable from ill-
ness to appear in person to be sworn as a Member of the
House, and there being no contest or question as to his
election; Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Speaker, or deputy named by him, is
hereby authorized to administer the oath of office to the Hon-
orable Frank Tejeda at San Antonio, Texas, and that such
oath be accepted and received by the House as the oath of
office of the Honorable Frank Tejeda.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 112
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 16, 1997.
Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on
Wednesday, April 16, 1997, for the Speaker to entertain mo-
tions that the House suspend the rules. The Speaker or his
designee shall consult with the minority leader or his designee
on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant
to this resolution.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 15
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 112
[Report No. 105–53]
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 14, 1997
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 motions to suspend the rules.
Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on
Wednesday, April 16, 1997, for the Speaker to entertain
motions that the House suspend the rules. The Speaker
or his designee shall consult with the minority leader or
his designee on the designation of any matter for consider-
ation pursuant to this resolution.
House Calendar No. 15
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 112
[Report No. 105–53]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend
the rules.
APRIL 14, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 113
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 15, 1997.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution
(H.J. Res. 62) proposing an amendment to the Constitution
of the United States with respect to tax limitations. An
amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the
text recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now
printed in the joint resolution, modified by the amendment
specified in the report of the Committee on Rules accompany-
ing this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the joint res-
olution, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto
to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) three
hours of debate on the joint resolution, as amended, which
shall be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and
ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary;
(2) one motion to amend, if offered by the minority leader
or his designee, which shall be considered as read and shall
be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and con-
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trolled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one mo-
tion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 16
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 113
[Report No. 105–54]
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 62) proposing
an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect
to tax limitations.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 14, 1997
Ms. PRYCE, 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 the joint resolution (H.J. Res.
62) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the
United States with respect to tax limitations.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint reso-
lution (H.J. Res. 62) proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States with respect to tax limita-
tions. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consist-
ing of the text recommended by the Committee on the Ju-
diciary now printed in the joint resolution, modified by the
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amendment specified in the report of the Committee on
Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the joint resolution, as amended, and on any fur-
ther amendment thereto to final passage without interven-
ing motion except: (1) three hours of debate on the joint
resolution, as amended, which shall be equally divided and
controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member
of the Committee on the Judiciary; (2) one motion to
amend, if offered by the minority leader or his designee,
which shall be considered as read and shall be separately
debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by
the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to
recommit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 16
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 113
[Report No. 105–54]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution
(H.J. Res. 62) proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States with respect to
tax limitations.
APRIL 14, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 114
Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 1997
Mr. LINDER submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating majority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and
they are hereby, elected to the following standing commit-
tee of the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE
ON BANKING
AND FINANCIAL SERV-
ICES: Mr. Manzullo, Mr. Foley, and Mr. Jones.
Æ
H. Res. 116
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 17, 1997.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule
XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 400) to amend title 35, United States Code,
with respect to patents, and for other purposes. The first
reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order
against consideration of the bill are waived. 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. 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 rec-
ommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in
the bill, modified as specified in section 2 of this resolution.
The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as
House Calendar No. 17
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 116
[Report No. 105–56]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 400)
to amend title 35, United States Code, with re-
spect to patents, and for other purposes.
APRIL 16, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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thereto to final passage without intervening motion except
one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
SEC. 2. The amendment in the nature of a substitute
recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed
in H.R. 400 is modified as follows:
(a) page 14, line 19, after ‘‘at’’ insert ‘‘a rate not
to exceed’’; and
(b) page 46, line 15, strike ‘‘activities’’ and insert
in lieu thereof ‘‘activities, subject to the submission of a
plan to the Committees on Appropriations of the House
and Senate in accordance with the procedures set forth
in section 605 of the Departments of Commerce, Justice,
and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appro-
priations Act 1997’’.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 117
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 23, 1997.
Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on
Wednesday, April 23, 1997, or on Thursday, April 24, 1997,
for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend
the rules. The object of any motion to suspend the rules shall
be announced from the floor at least one hour prior to its
consideration. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with
the minority leader or his designee on the designation of any
matter for consideration pursuant to this resolution.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 18
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 117
[Report No. 105–57]
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 1997
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered
to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on
Wednesday, April 23, 1997, or on Thursday, April 24,
1997, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House
suspend the rules. The object of any motion to suspend
the rules shall be announced from the floor at least one
hour prior to its consideration. The Speaker or his des-
ignee shall consult with the minority leader or his designee
on the designation of any matter for consideration pursu-
ant to this resolution.
House Calendar No. 18
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 117
[Report No. 105–57]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend
the rules.
APRIL 16, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 118
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 1997
Mr. RUSH submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating minority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Member be, and
that he is hereby, elected to the following standing com-
mittee of the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES:
Mr. Torres.
Æ
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 119
Providing for the mandatory implementation of the Office Waste Recycling
Program in the House of Representatives.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 1997
Mr. FARR of California (for himself, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PORTER, Mrs.
MORELLA, Mr. EVANS, Mr. YATES, Mr. OLVER, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr.
BLUMENAUER, Mr. TORRES, Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. WALSH,
Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms.
HARMAN, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. GEPHARDT, Mr. CAPPS, Mr. SHAYS, AND
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on House Oversight
RESOLUTION
Providing for the mandatory implementation of the Office
Waste Recycling Program in the House of Representatives.
Whereas landfills throughout the Nation are filling up and
the need for more efficient use of our resources grows
stronger everyday;
Whereas the House of Representatives uses over 2,500 tons
of recyclable paper products a year, yet only recycles a
small portion of this waste;
Whereas the House of Representatives should set an example
for the Nation by implementing a simple, efficient, cost-
effective recycling program for all recyclable products;
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Whereas the House of Representatives could save an enor-
mous sum of money in hauling costs and landfill fees by
increasing the percentage of its waste that is recycled;
Whereas the House of Representatives currently generates
revenue by selling its paper products to haulers, and
could significantly increase this amount with full partici-
pation by all House of Representatives offices; and
Whereas there are still problems with the collection and sepa-
ration of the waste products from those offices who have
chosen to participate in the Office Waste Recycling Pro-
gram: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
SECTION 1. REQUIREMENT.
Each Member and each employing authority of the
House of Representatives shall comply with the Office
Waste Recycling Program of the Office of the Architect
of the Capitol.
SEC. 2. TRAINING.
The Architect of the Capitol shall—
(1) ensure that all employees of the House of
Representatives whose responsibilities include custo-
dial duties are adequately trained in the implementa-
tion of the Office Waste Recycling Program; and
(2) require any contractor under a contract
with the House of Representatives for carrying out
the Office Waste Recycling Program to ensure that
all contractor personnel are adequately trained in
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the implementation of the Office Waste Recycling
Program.
SEC. 3. REGULATIONS.
The Committee on House Oversight shall have au-
thority to prescribe regulations to carry out this Resolu-
tion.
SEC. 4. REPORT.
The Architect of the Capitol shall submit semiannu-
ally to the Committee on House Oversight a progress re-
port on compliance with the Office Waste Recycling Pro-
gram. The report shall include information on the imple-
mentation of the program and participation in the pro-
gram.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 11
Authorizing the Speaker’s designee to administer the oath of office to
Representative-Elect Julia Carson.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 7, 1997
Mr. GEPHARDT submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Speaker’s designee to administer the oath
of office to Representative-Elect Julia Carson.
Whereas, Julia Carson, a Representative-elect from the Tenth
District of the State of Indiana, has been unable from ill-
ness to appear in person to be sworn as a Member of the
House, and there being no contest or question as to her
election; Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Speaker, or deputy named by him, is
hereby authorized to administer the oath of office to the Hon-
orable Julia Carson at Indianapolis, Indiana, and that such
oath be accepted and received by the House as the oath of
office of the Honorable Julia Carson.
Æ
H. Res. 11
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
January 7, 1997.
Whereas, Julia Carson, a Representative-elect from the Tenth
District of the State of Indiana, has been unable from ill-
ness to appear in person to be sworn as a Member of the
House, and there being no contest or question as to her
election; Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Speaker, or deputy named by him, is
hereby authorized to administer the oath of office to the Hon-
orable Julia Carson at Indianapolis, Indiana, and that such
oath be accepted and received by the House as the oath of
office of the Honorable Julia Carson.
Attest:
Clerk.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 120
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 17, 1997
Mr. PALLONE submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating minority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and
that they are hereby, elected to the following standing
committees of the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE
ON
TRANSPORTATION
AND
INFRA-
STRUCTURE: Mr. Holden and Mr. Lampson.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE: Mrs. Tauscher.
COMMITTEE
ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Mr.
Davis of Florida.
COMMITTEE
ON
NATIONAL
SECURITY: 
Mr.
Rodriguez.
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COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES: Mr. Doggett.
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OVER-
SIGHT: Mr. Ford.
Æ
H. Res. 120
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 17, 1997.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and
that they are hereby, elected to the following standing com-
mittees of the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE
ON TRANSPORTATION
AND INFRASTRUC-
TURE: Mr. Holden and Mr. Lampson.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE: Mrs. Tauscher.
COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Mr. Davis
of Florida.
COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL SECURITY: Mr. Rodriguez.
COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES: Mr. Doggett.
COMMITTEE
ON GOVERNMENT REFORM
AND OVER-
SIGHT: Mr. Ford.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Nations report as ‘‘thoroughly corrupt’’—raise inter-
national concern for the state of democracy in Cambodia;
Whereas Sam Rainsy, the leader of the Khmer Nation Party,
was the target of a terrorist grenade attack on March 30,
1997, during a demonstration outside the Cambodia Na-
tional Assembly;
Whereas the attack killed 19 Cambodians and wounded more
than 100 men, women, and children; and
Whereas among those injured was Ron Abney, a United
States citizen and employee of the International Repub-
lican Institute who was assisting in the advancement of
democracy in Cambodia and observing the demonstration:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) extends its sincerest sympathies to the families
of the persons killed, and the persons wounded, in the
March 30, 1997, terrorist grenade attack outside the
Cambodia National Assembly;
(2) condemns the attack as an act of terrorism det-
rimental to peace and the development of democracy in
Cambodia;
(3) calls upon the United States Government to
offer to the Cambodia Government all appropriate assist-
ance in identifying and prosecuting those responsible for
the attack;
(4) calls upon the Cambodia Government to accept
such assistance and to expeditiously identify and pros-
ecute those responsible for the attack; and
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(5) calls upon all Cambodian political parties to re-
nounce and condemn all forms of political violence.
Attest:
Clerk.