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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 428
Condemning the discriminatory practices prevalent at Bob Jones University.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 29, 2000
Mr. CROWLEY (for himself, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. KENNEDY of
Rhode Island, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. WYNN,
Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr.
WEINER, Mr. ROEMER, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. LAMPSON,
Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. ROMERO-
BARCELO´, Mr. DINGELL, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MEEHAN,
Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. FORBES, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr.
CAPUANO, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. ROTHMAN, Ms. BERKLEY, Ms. DELAURO,
Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. BALDACCI,
Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico,
Mr. NADLER, Mr. LARSON, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. RANGEL, and
Mr. HOLT) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Condemning the discriminatory practices prevalent at Bob
Jones University.
Whereas the House of Representatives strongly rejects the
practices of racism, segregation, and intolerance based on
religious beliefs;
Whereas the administration of Bob Jones University enforces
a segregationist policy by prohibiting interracial couples
on the Bob Jones University campus;
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Whereas officials of Bob Jones University routinely disparage
those of other religious faiths with intolerant and deroga-
tory remarks;
Whereas officials of Bob Jones University have likened the
Pope of the Roman Catholic Church to a ‘‘possessed
demon’’, and branded Catholicism as a ‘‘satanic system
and religion of the anti-Christ’’;
Whereas the website of Bob Jones University greets visitors
with the University’s belief that Catholicism and Mor-
monism are ‘‘cults’’; and
Whereas senior officials of Bob Jones University have made
openly racist remarks on many occasions regarding Afri-
can Americans and Asian Americans: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns practices, such as those prevalent
at Bob Jones University, that seek to discriminate
against and divide Americans on the basis of race,
ethnicity, and religion; and
(2) strongly denounces individuals who seek to
subvert the American ideals of inclusion, equality,
and social justice.
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H. Res. 42
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 11, 1999.
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. 391) to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United
States Code, for the purpose of facilitating compliance by
small businesses with certain Federal paperwork require-
ments, to establish a task force to examine the feasibility of
streamlining paperwork requirements applicable to small
businesses, and for other purposes. The first reading of the
bill shall be dispensed with. Points of order against consider-
ation of the bill for failure to comply with section 303 of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 are waived. General de-
bate 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 Government
Reform. After general debate the bill shall be considered for
amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be con-
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sidered as read. During consideration of the bill for amend-
ment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may ac-
cord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Mem-
ber offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the
portion of the Congressional Record designated for that pur-
pose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall
be considered as read. The Chairman of the Committee of the
Whole may: (1) postpone until a time during further consid-
eration in the Committee of the Whole a request for a re-
corded vote on any amendment; and (2) reduce to five min-
utes the minimum time for electronic voting on any post-
poned question that follows another electronic vote without
intervening business, provided that the minimum time for
electronic voting on the first in any series of questions shall
be 15 minutes. 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 adopt-
ed. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on
the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without in-
tervening motion except one motion to recommit with or with-
out instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 430
Commending the paralegals of the United States and supporting a National
Paralegals Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 1, 2000
Mr. FROST submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Commending the paralegals of the United States and
supporting a National Paralegals Day.
Whereas the paralegals of the United States strive to foster
high standards of conduct, professional ethics, and re-
sponsibility through continuing legal education coopera-
tion with State bar associations;
Whereas paralegals are diversely employed by law firms, pub-
lic and private corporations, businesses, institutions, and
local, State, and National Government agencies;
Whereas paralegals are committed to achieving more eco-
nomical and improved legal services throughout the
United States by focusing on benefits to the paralegal
profession through developing opportunities, incentives,
and recognition for legal education;
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Whereas paralegals work under the direction of an attorney
and require sufficient knowledge of legal concepts to per-
form specifically delegated legal work that would other-
wise be performed by the attorney; and
Whereas the paralegals of the United States are tremendous
assets to their communities and contribute substantially
to the quality and proficiency of legal services throughout
the Nation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That—
(1) the House of Representatives commends the
paralegals of the United States for their outstanding
work and for improving legal services for the people
of the United States; and
(2) a National Paralegal Day should be estab-
lished to recognize the contributions of paralegals
throughout the United States.
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House Calendar No. 172
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 432
[Report No. 106–514]
Waving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (S. 376) to amend the Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to
promote competition and privatization in satellite communications, and
for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 8, 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
Waving points of order against the conference report to
accompany the bill (S. 376) to amend the Communica-
tions Satellite Act of 1962 to promote competition and
privatization in satellite communications, and for other
purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (S. 376) to amend the Communications
Satellite Act of 1962 to promote competition and privat-
ization in satellite communications, and for other pur-
HRES 433 RH
ation of the bill (H.R. 1695) to provide for the conveyance
of certain Federal public lands in the Ivanpah Valley, Ne-
vada, to Clark County, Nevada, for the development of an
airport facility, 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 de-
bate 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 Resources.
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 amend-
ment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute recommended by the Committee on
Resources now printed in the bill. The committee amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as
read. All points of order against the committee amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute are waived. The amend-
ment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules ac-
companying this resolution shall be considered as read and
shall not be subject to a demand for division of the ques-
tion in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. Dur-
ing consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman
of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in rec-
ognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an
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poses. All points of order against the conference report
and against its consideration are waived.
House Calendar No. 172
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 432
[Report No. 106–514]
RESOLUTION
Waving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (S. 376) to amend the
Communications Satellite Act of 1962 to promote
competition and privatization in satellite commu-
nications, and for other purposes.
MARCH 8, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 433
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 9, 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. 1695) to provide for the conveyance of certain
Federal public lands in the Ivanpah Valley, Nevada, to Clark
County, Nevada, for the development of an airport facility,
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 con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the
Committee on Resources. 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 pur-
pose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com-
mittee on Resources now printed in the bill. The committee
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amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered
as read. All points of order against the committee amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute are waived. The amend-
ment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution shall be considered as read and shall
not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the
House or in the Committee of the Whole. During consider-
ation of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Com-
mittee 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) postpone
until a time during further consideration in the Committee of
the Whole a request for a recorded vote on any amendment;
and (2) reduce to five minutes the minimum time for elec-
tronic voting on any postponed question that follows another
electronic vote without intervening business, provided that the
minimum time for electronic voting on the first in any series
of questions shall be 15 minutes. At the conclusion of consid-
eration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise
and report the bill to the House with such amendments as
may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate
vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Com-
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mittee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments
thereto to final passage without intervening motion except
one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 173
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 433
[Report No. 106–515]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1695) to provide for the convey-
ance of certain Federal public lands in the Ivanpah Valley, Nevada,
to Clark County, Nevada, for the development of an airport facility,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 8, 2000
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 the bill (H.R. 1695) to provide
for the conveyance of certain Federal public lands in
the Ivanpah Valley, Nevada, to Clark County, Nevada,
for the development of an airport facility, and for other
purposes.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this
resolution 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 consider-
H. Res. 434
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 9, 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. 3081) to increase the
Federal minimum wage and to amend the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 to provide tax benefits for small businesses,
and for other purposes. 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,
an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the
text of H.R. 3832 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) two hours of debate on the bill, as amended, equally di-
vided 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.
SEC. 2. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be
in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3846) to
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amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase the
minimum wage, and for other purposes. An amendment strik-
ing section 5 shall be considered adopted. The bill, as amend-
ed, shall be considered as read for amendment. The previous
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amend-
ed, and any further amendment thereto to final passage with-
out intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce;
(2) the amendment numbered 2 in House Report 106–516,
which shall be in order without intervention of any point of
order (except those arising under section 425 of the Congres-
sional Budget Act of 1974) and which may be offered only
by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as
read, and shall be separately debatable for the time specified
in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent
and an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or
without instructions.
SEC. 3. (a) In the engrossment of H.R. 3081, the Clerk
shall—
(1) await the disposition of H.R. 3846;
(2) add the text of H.R. 3846, as passed by the
House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 3081;
(3) conform the title of H.R. 3081 to reflect the ad-
dition of the text of H.R. 3846 to the engrossment;
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(4) assign appropriate designations to provisions
within the engrossment; and
(5) conform provisions for short titles within the en-
grossment.
(b) Upon the addition of the text of H.R. 3846 to the
engrossment of H.R. 3081, H.R. 3846 shall be laid on the
table.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the countless acts of goodwill by the
thousands of volunteers (including those who donated
goods and services), rescue workers, and Federal, State,
and local officials who assisted in the rescue and recov-
ery efforts following the bombing in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, on April 19, 1995;
(2) sends continued condolences to the families,
friends, and loved ones who still suffer from the con-
sequences of the bombing;
(3) pledges to make Federal buildings safer, while
still maintaining a level of openness to the citizens
served by the buildings;
(4) pledges to create an awareness of the dangers
of flying glass and debris resulting from an act of ter-
rorism, an explosion, or a natural disaster; and
(5) pledges to support efforts to make buildings
more secure for people from flying glass and debris and
to promote the use of available technology to protect
people from such glass and debris.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 436
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp
should be issued commemorating the 75th anniversary of the commis-
sioning of U.S. Route 66.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 8, 2000
Mrs. WILSON (for herself, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, and Mr.
STUMP) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
a postage stamp should be issued commemorating the
75th anniversary of the commissioning of U.S. Route
66.
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) a postage stamp should be issued by the
United States Postal Service commemorating the
75th anniversary of the commissioning of U.S.
Route 66; and
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(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a postage stamp be issued.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 437
To express the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal
investment in biomedical research should be increased by $2,700,000,000
in fiscal year 2001.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 9, 2000
Mr. GEKAS (for himself, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr.
NETHERCUTT, Ms. PELOSI, and Mr. PORTER) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
RESOLUTION
To express the sense of the House of Representatives that
the Federal investment in biomedical research should
be increased by $2,700,000,000 in fiscal year 2001.
Whereas past Federal investment in biomedical research has
resulted in better health, an improved quality of life for
all Americans, and a reduction in national health care ex-
penditures;
Whereas the Nation’s commitment to biomedical research has
expanded the base of scientific knowledge about health
and disease, and revolutionized the practice of medicine;
Whereas the Federal Government is the single largest con-
tributor to biomedical research conducted in the United
States;
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Whereas biomedical research continues to play a vital role in
the growth of this Nation’s biotechnology, medical device,
and pharmaceutical industries;
Whereas the origin of many new drugs and medical devices
currently in use is biomedical research supported by the
National Institutes of Health;
Whereas women have traditionally been underrepresented in
medical research protocols, yet are severely affected by
diseases including breast cancer, which will kill over
43,300 women this year; ovarian cancer, which will kill
14,500; and osteoporosis and cardiovascular disorders;
Whereas research sponsored by the National Institutes of
Health is responsible for the identification of genetic
mutations relating to nearly 100 diseases, including Alz-
heimer’s disease, cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s disease,
osteoporosis, many forms of cancer, and immuno-
deficiency disorders;
Whereas many Americans face serious and life-threatening
health problems, both acute and chronic;
Whereas neurodegenerative diseases of the elderly, such as
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, threaten to destroy
the lives of millions of Americans, overwhelm the Na-
tion’s health care system, and bankrupt the Medicare and
Medicaid programs;
Whereas 2.7 million Americans are currently infected with
the hepatitis C virus, an insidious liver condition that can
lead to inflammation, cirrhosis, and cancer as well as
liver failure;
Whereas 297,000 Americans are now suffering from AIDS,
and hundreds of thousands more are infected with HIV;
H. Res. 43
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 24, 1999.
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. 436) to reduce waste, fraud, and error in Gov-
ernment programs by making improvements with respect to
Federal management and debt collection practices, Federal
payment systems, Federal benefit programs, and for other
purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with.
Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to
comply with section 303 of the Congressional Budget Act of
1974 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 Com-
mittee on Government Reform. After general debate the bill
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute
rule. The bill shall be considered as read. During consider-
ation of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Com-
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Whereas cancer remains a comprehensive threat to any tissue
or organ of the body at any age, and remains a top cause
of morbidity and mortality;
Whereas the extent of psychiatric and neurological diseases
poses considerable challenges in understanding the work-
ings of the brain and nervous system;
Whereas recent advances in the treatment of HIV illustrate
the promise research holds for even more effective, acces-
sible, and affordable treatments for persons with HIV;
Whereas infants and children are the hope of our future, yet
they continue to be the most vulnerable and underserved
members of our society;
Whereas approximately one out of every six American men
will develop prostate cancer and over 40,000 men will die
from prostate cancer each year;
Whereas juvenile diabetes and diabetes, both insulin and non-
insulin forms, afflict 16 million Americans and place
them at risk for acute and chronic complications, includ-
ing blindness, kidney failure, atherosclerosis, and nerve
degeneration;
Whereas the emerging understanding of the principles of bio-
metrics have been applied to the development of hard tis-
sue such as bone and teeth as well as soft tissue, and this
field of study holds great promise for the design of new
classes of biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostic
and analytical reagents;
Whereas research sponsored by the National Institutes of
Health will map and sequence the entire human genome
by 2003, leading to a new era of molecular medicine that
will provide unprecedented opportunities for the preven-
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tion, diagnoses, treatment, and cure of diseases that cur-
rently plague society;
Whereas the fundamental way science is conducted is chang-
ing at a revolutionary pace, demanding a far greater in-
vestment in emerging new technologies, research training
programs, and development of new skills among scientific
investigators; and
Whereas most Americans overwhelmingly support an in-
creased Federal investment in biomedical research: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Biomedical Revi-
talization Resolution of 2000’’.
SEC. 2. SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that
funding for the National Institutes of Health should be
increased by $2,700,000,000 in fiscal year 2001 and that
the budget resolution should appropriately reflect suffi-
cient funds to achieve this objective.
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