datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 507
Urging the House of Representatives to support events such as the ‘‘Increase
the Peace Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 19, 2000
Mr. MCKEON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
RESOLUTION
Urging the House of Representatives to support events such
as the ‘‘Increase the Peace Day’’.
Whereas in order to promote non-violence, respect and re-
sponsibility, the students of Challenger Middle School in
Lake Los Angeles, California, in conjunction with the
Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, on April 20, 2000,
held an ‘‘Increase the Peace Day’’ program; and
Whereas as part of the program, students signed the fol-
lowing pledge:
‘‘I will honor the memory of the victims of school
violence by committing myself to finding a peaceful solu-
tion to my own conflicts with others.
‘‘I will not hit another person for any reason.
•HRES 507 IH
‘‘I will not threaten another person, even as a joke.
‘‘I will report all rumors of violence to the nearest
adult and to all adults who will listen to me.
‘‘I will smile at students I don’t know when I make
eye contact.
‘‘I will talk to my parents about what takes place
in school.
‘‘I will remind myself and others that the diversity
of the United States is one of our main strengths.
‘‘I will be aware that I have choices in life and that
I am responsible for my own actions.
‘‘I will be considerate of other people and their feel-
ings.
‘‘I will not spread rumors.
‘‘I will not call other people names that are hurtful
to them.
‘‘I will help make the world a better place one smile
at a time.
‘‘I will ask for help when I am confused or lonely.
‘‘I will make others aware of these pledges in order
to spread this message of peace.
‘‘I will take the responsibility as a citizen of this
great nation to make our country a more peaceful place
by doing my own part to Increase the Peace.’’: Now,
therefore, be it
•HRES 507 IH
Resolved, That the House of Representatives urges
schools across the United States to participate in similar
‘‘Increase the Peace Day’’ events.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 508
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3688) to amend the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain political organizations under
such Code to report information to the Federal Election Commission,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 22, 2000
Mr. MOORE (for himself, Mr. DOGGETT, and Mr. STENHOLM) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3688) to amend
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain
political organizations under such Code to report infor-
mation to the Federal Election Commission, and for
other purposes.
Resolved, That immediately upon the adoption of this
resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to clause 2(b) of
rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee
of the Whole House on the State of the Union for consid-
eration of the bill (H.R. 3688) to amend the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 to require certain political organiza-
tions under such Code to report information to the Fed-
•HRES 508 IH
eral Election Commission, and for other purposes. General
debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed
1 hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and
ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and
Means and 1 hour equally divided and controlled by the
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee
on House Administration.
SEC. 2. After general debate the bill shall be consid-
ered for amendment under the 5-minute rule. It shall be
in order to consider the text of H.R. 4168 as an amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute if offered by Represent-
ative Doggett of Texas or his designee. This amendment
may be offered only by the named proponent or a designee
and shall be considered as read.
SEC. 3. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill
for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the
bill to the House with such amendments as may have been
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage
without intervening motion, except one motion to recom-
mit with or without instructions.
SEC. 4. If the Committee of the Whole rises and re-
ports that it has come to no resolution on the bill, then
on the next legislative day the House shall, immediately
after the third daily order of business under clause 1 of
•HRES 508 IH
rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for fur-
ther consideration of the bill.
Æ
H. Res. 509
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 6, 2000.
Whereas artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, educators,
executives, and other professionals in the music industry
provide inspiration and leadership through their creation
of music, dissemination of educational information, and
financial contributions to charitable and community-
based organizations;
Whereas African-American music is indigenous to the United
States and originates from African genres of music;
Whereas African-American genres of music such as gospel,
blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, rap, the Motown sound,
and hip-hop have their roots in the African-American ex-
perience;
Whereas African-American music has a pervasive influence
on dance, fashion, language, art, literature, cinema,
media, advertisements, and other aspects of culture;
Whereas the prominence of African-American music in the
20th century has reawakened interest in the legacy and
heritage of the art form of African-American music;
Whereas African-American music embodies the strong pres-
ence of, and significant contributions made by, African-
Americans in the music industry and society as a whole;
•HRES 509 EH
Whereas the multibillion dollar African-American music in-
dustry contributes greatly to the domestic and worldwide
economy;
Whereas African-American music has a positive impact on
and broad appeal to diverse groups, both nationally and
internationally; and
Whereas in 1979 President Carter recognized June as Afri-
can-American Music Month, and President Clinton subse-
quently recognized June as African-American Music
Month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the importance of the contributions
of African-American music to global culture and the
positive impact of African-American music on global
commerce; and
(2) calls on the people of the United States to take
the opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the
majesty, vitality, and importance of African-American
music.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 509
Recognizing the importance of African-American music to global culture and
calling on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and
celebrate African-American music.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 23, 2000
Mr. FATTAH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of African-American music to
global culture and calling on the people of the United
States to study, reflect on, and celebrate African-Amer-
ican music.
Whereas artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, educators,
executives, and other professionals in the music industry
provide inspiration and leadership through their creation
of music, dissemination of educational information, and
financial contributions to charitable and community-
based organizations;
Whereas African-American music is indigenous to the United
States and originates from African genres of music;
•HRES 509 IH
Whereas African-American genres of music such as gospel,
blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, rap, and hip-hop have
their roots in the African-American experience;
Whereas African-American music has a pervasive influence
on dance, fashion, language, art, literature, cinema,
media, advertisements, and other aspects of culture;
Whereas the prominence of African-American music in the
20th century has reawakened interest in the legacy and
heritage of the art form of African-American music;
Whereas African-American music embodies the strong pres-
ence of, and significant contributions made by, African-
Americans in the music industry and society as a whole;
Whereas the multibillion dollar African-American music in-
dustry contributes greatly to the domestic and worldwide
economy;
Whereas African-American music has a positive impact on
and broad appeal to diverse groups, both nationally and
internationally; and
Whereas in 1979 President Carter recognized June as Afri-
can-American Music Month, and President Clinton subse-
quently recognized June as African-American Music
Month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the importance of the contribu-
tions of African-American music to global culture
and the positive impact of African-American music
on global commerce; and
(2) calls on the people of the United States to
take the opportunity to study, reflect on, and cele-
•HRES 644 EH
‘‘
9902.29.04
1-Fluoro-2-nitrobenzene (CAS No.
001493–27–2) (provided for in sub-
heading 2904.90.30) ..........................
Free
Free
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
SEC. 1117. PHBA.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.29.03
p-Hydroxybenzoic acid (CAS No. 99–
96–7) (provided for in subheading
2918.29.22) .......................................
Free
Free
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
SEC. 1118. THQ (TOLUHYDROQUINONE).
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.29.05
Toluhydroquinone, (CAS No. 95–71–
6) 
(provided 
for 
in 
subheading
2907.29.90) .......................................
Free
Free
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
SEC. 1119. 2,4-DICUMYLPHENOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.19.80
2,4-Dicumylphenol (CAS No. 2772–
45–4) (provided for in subheading
2907.19.20 or 2907.19.80) ................
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
SEC. 1120. CERTAIN CATHODE-RAY TUBES.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.85.42
Cathode-ray 
data/graphic 
display
tubes, color, with a less than 90 de-
gree deflection (provided for in sub-
heading 8540.60.00) ..........................
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
•HRES 509 IH
brate the majesty, vitality, and importance of Afri-
can-American music.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 50
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 10, 1999
Mr. FROST 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
are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of
the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE
ON
HOUSE
ADMINISTRATION: Mr.
Fattah of Pennsylvania and Mr. Davis of Florida.
Æ
H. Res. 510
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 24, 2000.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R.
4444) to authorize extension of nondiscriminatory treatment
(normal trade relations treatment) to the People’s Republic
of China. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment.
In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on
Ways and Means now printed in the bill, the amendment in
the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Com-
mittee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be consid-
ered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as
ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage without in-
tervening motion except: (1) three hours of debate on the bill,
as amended, equally divided among and controlled by the
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on
Ways and Means, Representative Stark of California or his
designee, and Representative Rohrabacher of California or his
•HRES 510 EH
designee; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions.
Attest:
Clerk.
HRES 511 RH
Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopt-
ed. The previous question shall be considered as ordered
on the bill, as amended, to final passage without inter-
vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill,
as amended, equally divided and controlled by the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on
Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with
or without instructions.
IV
House Calendar No. 227
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 510
[Report No. 106–636]
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4444) to authorize
extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treat-
ment) to the People’s Republic of China.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 23, 2000
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 further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4444)
to authorize extension of nondiscriminatory treatment
(normal trade relations treatment) to the People’s Re-
public of China.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R.
4444) to authorize extension of nondiscriminatory treat-
ment (normal trade relations treatment) to the People’s
Republic of China. The bill shall be considered as read
for amendment. In lieu of the amendment recommended
HRES 510 RH
by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the
bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed
in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying
this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill,
as amended, to final passage without intervening motion
except: (1) three hours of debate on the bill, as amended,
equally divided among and controlled by the chairman and
ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and
Means, Representative Stark of California or his designee,
and Representative Rohrabacher of California or his des-
ignee; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without
instructions.
House Calendar No. 227
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 510
[Report No. 106–636]
RESOLUTION
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R.
4444) to authorize extension of nondiscrim-
inatory treatment (normal trade relations treat-
ment) to the People’s Republic of China.
MAY 23, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 511
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 25, 2000.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order
to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3916) to amend the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on
telephone and other communication services. The bill shall be
considered as read for amendment. The amendment rec-
ommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now print-
ed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The previous
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amend-
ed, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1)
one hour of debate on the bill, as amended, equally divided
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member
of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion
to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 228
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 511
[Report No. 106–637]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3916) to amend the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other
communication services.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 23, 2000
Mr. LINDER, 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 bill (H.R. 3916) to amend
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise
tax on telephone and other communication services.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of
order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3916) to
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the
excise tax on telephone and other communication services.
The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The
amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and
H. Res. 512
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 25, 2000.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 2559) to amend the Federal Crop Insurance
Act to strengthen the safety net for agricultural producers by
providing greater access to more affordable risk management
tools and improved protection from production and income
loss, to improve the efficiency and integrity of the Federal
crop insurance program, and for other purposes. All points of
order against the conference report and against its consider-
ation are waived. The conference report shall be considered
as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 229
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 512
[Report No. 106–640]
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (H.R. 2559) to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to strengthen
the safety net for agricultural producers by providing greater access
to more affordable risk management tools and improved protection from
production and income loss, to improve the efficiency and integrity of
the Federal crop insurance program, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 25 (legislative day, MAY 24), 2000
Mr. REYNOLDS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference report to
accompany the bill (H.R. 2559) to amend the Federal
Crop Insurance Act to strengthen the safety net for
agricultural producers by providing greater access to
more affordable risk management tools and improved
protection from production and income loss, to improve
the efficiency and integrity of the Federal crop insurance
program, and for other purposes.
HRES 512 RH
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2559) to amend the Federal Crop
Insurance Act to strengthen the safety net for agricultural
producers by providing greater access to more affordable
risk management tools and improved protection from pro-
duction and income loss, to improve the efficiency and in-
tegrity of the Federal crop insurance program, and for
other purposes. All points of order against the conference
report and against its consideration are waived. The con-
ference report shall be considered as read.
House Calendar No. 229
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 512
[Report No. 106–640]
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 2559) to amend
the Federal Crop Insurance Act to strengthen
the safety net for agricultural producers by pro-
viding greater access to more affordable risk
management tools and improved protection from
production and income loss, to improve the effi-
ciency and integrity of the Federal crop insur-
ance program, and for other purposes.
MAY 25 (legislative day, MAY 24), 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
HRES 515 RH
ation of the bill (H.R. 4577) making appropriations for
the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services,
and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2001, 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. Gen-
eral debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not ex-
ceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on
Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be con-
sidered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The
amendments printed in part A of the report of the Com-
mittee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be con-
sidered as adopted in the House and in the Committee
of the Whole. Points of order against provisions in the
bill, as amended, for failure to comply with clause 2 of
rule XXI are waived except as follows: beginning with
‘‘: Provided’’ on page 44, line 4, through ‘‘as amended’’
on line 14. Where points of order are waived against a
part of a paragraph, points of order against a provision
in another part of such paragraph may be made only
against such provision and not against the entire para-
graph. The amendment printed in part B of the report
of the Committee on Rules may be offered only by a Mem-
ber designated in the report and only at the appropriate
H. Res. 514
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 7, 2000.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 4576) making appropriations for the Depart-
ment of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2001, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill
shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consider-
ation 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 Appropriations. After general debate the
bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute
rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure
to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. During con-
sideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the
Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition
on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment
HRES 515 RH
point in the reading of the bill, shall be considered as read,
shall be debatable for the time specified in the report
equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an
opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall
not be subject to a demand for division of the question
in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points
of order against the amendment printed in part B of the
report are waived. During consideration of the bill for fur-
ther amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the
Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of
whether the Member offering an amendment has caused
it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record
designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII.
Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. The
Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may: (1) post-
pone until a time during further consideration in the Com-
mittee of the Whole a request for a recorded vote on any
amendment; and (2) reduce to five minutes the minimum
time for electronic voting on any postponed question that
follows another electronic vote without intervening busi-
ness, provided that the minimum time for electronic voting
on the first in any series of questions shall be 15 minutes.
During consideration of the bill, points of order against
amendments for failure to comply with clause 2(e) of rule
XXI are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the