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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 83
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 19, 1999
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Government
of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and its President
Slobodan Milosevic release the three detained United
States servicemen and abide by the Geneva Conventions
regarding the treatment of both prisoners of war and
civilians.
Whereas United States Army Staff Sgt. Andrew A. Ramirez,
24, of Los Angeles; Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Stone, 25,
of Smiths Creek, Michigan and San Antonio Texas, and
Spc. Steven M. Gonzales, 21, of Huntsville, Texas were
captured on March 31, 1999, while patrolling the
Kumanovo area;
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Whereas these 3 honorable United States soldiers are now in
the custody of the Government of the Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia and its President Slobodan Milosevic;
Whereas the Geneva Conventions, the 1949 treaties setting
forth international requirements for the treatment of
both civilians and military personnel during armed con-
flicts, stipulates that prisoners of war must at all times
be humanely treated, provided any necessary medical as-
sistance, protected against acts of violence or intimida-
tion and against insults and public curiosity and evacu-
ated from any area of danger;
Whereas the Third Geneva Convention also prohibits putting
prisoners of war on trial for engaging in ordinary acts of
warfare for which the capturing country’s own soldiers
would not be charged;
Whereas under the Geneva Conventions, the International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has the right to
nonsupervised visits of prisoners to ensure they are being
treated well;
Whereas the Yugoslav Government has as yet not responded
to the ICRC’s requests; and
Whereas sanctions can be applied to parties to the Geneva
Conventions for failing to abide by the conventions: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the United States Government should com-
mend the 3 detained United States soldiers for their
patriotism, bravery, service, and duty to their coun-
try;
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(2) the United States Government should con-
tinue to forcefully press the Yugoslav Government
and its president Slobodan Milosevic for the uncon-
ditional release of the 3 detained United States serv-
icemen and, in the interim, to guarantee their health
and safety, and permit the International Committee
of the Red Cross to visit the servicemen and verify
their condition without supervision, and that all
other provisions of the Geneva Conventions be fully
respected;
(3) the United States Government should con-
demn any move on the part of the Government of
the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to put the three
detained United States servicemen on trial or sub-
ject them to public display; and
(4) the United States Government should hold
the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugo-
slavia and its President Slobodan Milosevic directly
responsible for the welfare of the 3 detained United
States servicemen.
Passed the House of Representatives April 15, 1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
HR 5006 RH 
in the current fiscal year and not obligated by the State 
during that year shall be returned to the Treasury. 
For making, after June 15 of the current fiscal year, 
benefit payments to individuals under title XVI of the So-
cial Security Act, for unanticipated costs incurred for the 
current fiscal year, such sums as may be necessary. 
For making benefit payments under title XVI of the 
Social Security Act for the first quarter of fiscal year 
2006, $10,930,000,000, to remain available until ex-
pended. 
LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses, including the hire of two pas-
senger motor vehicles, and not to exceed $15,000 for offi-
cial reception and representation expenses, not more than 
$8,674,100,000 may be expended, as authorized by sec-
tion 201(g)(1) of the Social Security Act, from any one 
or all of the trust funds referred to therein: Provided, That 
not less than $2,000,000 shall be for the Social Security 
Advisory Board: Provided further, That unobligated bal-
ances of funds provided under this paragraph at the end 
of fiscal year 2005 not needed for fiscal year 2005 shall 
remain available until expended to invest in the Social Se-
curity Administration information technology and tele-
communications hardware and software infrastructure, in-
cluding related equipment and non-payroll administrative 
expenses associated solely with this information technology
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 84
Urging the Congress and the President to fully fund the Federal Govern-
ment’s obligation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 13, 1999
Mr. GOODLING (for himself, Mr. BASS, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. CASTLE,
Mr. MCKEON, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr.
HOEKSTRA, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. UPTON,
Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. HILLEARY, Mr. SALMON, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr.
BALDACCI, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. CHAMBLISS,
Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Ms. DUNN, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. EWING, Mrs. FOWLER,
Mr. HERGER, Mr. HILL of Montana, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr.
MOORE, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr.
NUSSLE, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. SESSIONS,
Mr. SHOWS, Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. THUNE, Mr. TRAFICANT, and Mr.
WELDON of Florida) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Urging the Congress and the President to fully fund the
Federal Government’s obligation under the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act.
Whereas all children deserve a quality education, including
children with disabilities;
Whereas Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 334 F. Supp. 1247 (E.
Dist. Pa. 1971), and Mills v. Board of Education of the
•HCON 84 IH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress and the President—
(1) should, working within the constraints of
the balanced budget agreement, give programs under
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20
U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) the highest priority among
Federal elementary and secondary education pro-
grams by meeting the commitment to fund the max-
imum State grant allocation for educating children
with disabilities under such Act prior to authorizing
or appropriating funds for any new education initia-
tive; and
(2) should meet the commitment described in
paragraph (1) while retaining the commitment to
fund existing Federal education programs that in-
crease student achievement.
Æ
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Whereas comprehensive, innovative watershed plans that rec-
ognize the relationship between land use and water must
be developed and implemented: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the de-
partments and agencies of the Federal Government
should—
(1) coordinate, to the greatest extent possible,
Federal decisions and actions that affect water;
(2) ensure that each Federal decision or action
that affects water promotes, to the greatest extent
possible, the use of water in a sustainable manner;
(3) promote processes for developing com-
prehensive watershed plans that include all appro-
priate local and regional governments within water-
sheds and that consider the implications of land use
on water;
(4) consider the impact on entire watersheds
when making a Federal decision or taking a Federal
action that affects water;
(5) promote the involvement of citizen and envi-
ronmental groups and the business community in
watershed planning processes, and provide for such
involvement when making a Federal decision or tak-
ing a Federal action that affects water;
HCON 84 RFS
funding for any Federal, State, or local education
program.
Passed the House of Representatives May 4, 1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 85
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
should be reformed by April 15, 2002, in a manner that protects the
Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds, that is revenue neutral,
and that results in a fair and less complicated tax code.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 14, 1999
Mr. BOYD (for himself, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. TANNER, Mr.
MINGE, and Mrs. THURMAN) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 should be reformed by April 15, 2002,
in a manner that protects the Social Security and Medi-
care Trust Funds, that is revenue neutral, and that
results in a fair and less complicated tax code.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that—
(1) the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is too
complicated for the average citizen to understand;
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(2) honest taxpayers spend millions of dollars
and countless hours completing tax forms; and
(3) the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is rid-
dled with loopholes that benefit special interests at
the expense of other taxpayers.
SEC. 2. REFORM OF TAX CODE.
(a) DEADLINE.—It is the sense of the Congress that
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 should be reformed
not later than April 15, 2002.
(b) GUIDELINES.—In developing a new tax code, the
following guidelines should be used:
(1) Reform of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 must ensure adequate funding of the Federal
Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the
Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and the
Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund for current
recipients and future retirees.
(2) Such reform must result in a tax code that
is revenue neutral. No changes should be made that
would result in deficit spending.
(3) Such reform must result in a tax code that
is fair. All Americans should be treated fairly under
a new tax code.
(4) Such reform should promote economic
growth by encouraging savings and investment.
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(5) Such reform must result in a tax code that
is less complicated. It should take less time for the
average American to complete his tax return under
a new tax code than is required under the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 86
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding Federal decisions, actions, and
regulations affecting water.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 15, 1999
Mr. BLUMENAUER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding Federal
decisions, actions, and regulations affecting water.
Whereas watersheds and water issues transcend local, State,
tribal, and national boundaries;
Whereas the Federal Government has long been involved in
the development of water policy through its management
of water resources, its construction of water and naviga-
tion projects, and its implementation of Federal regu-
latory statutes;
Whereas Federal decisions and actions affecting water have
focused on addressing a series of engineering challenges
rather than implementing a long-term, comprehensive
plan developed with adequate coordination among Fed-
eral departments and agencies;
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Whereas despite devoting years of effort and spending billions
of dollars to meet the challenges posed by water issues,
the Federal Government cannot guarantee the people of
the Nation clean drinking water, reliable flood protection,
or lakes and rivers that can support recreation or wild-
life;
Whereas despite the fact that public and private entities
spent $260,000,000,000 between 1970 and 1984 to con-
struct and operate wastewater treatment facilities, it is
becoming increasingly difficult to supply the needs of the
Nation for safe, clean water;
Whereas despite the fact that the Federal Government spent
more than $38,000,000,000 between 1960 and 1985 to
control flooding, flood losses in the United States now av-
erage approximately $8,000,000,000 each year;
Whereas, when adjusted for inflation, current annual losses
due to flooding in the United States are 4 times greater
than such losses experienced in the early 1950’s;
Whereas fish habitat in more than 50 percent of the Nation’s
streams suffer from such adverse water conditions as tur-
bidity, high temperature, high concentrations of toxins,
and low levels of dissolved oxygen;
Whereas more than 50 percent of the wetlands that existed
in the contiguous United States 200 years ago are now
gone, greatly diminishing the natural mechanisms of
flood control and water cleansing;
Whereas Federal regulations hinder the implementation of in-
novative strategies that are necessary to meet the water
needs of the Nation; and
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 88
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program,
now known as the Pell Grant Program in honor of Sen-
ator Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island, was first authorized
in the 1972 amendments to the Higher Education Act of
1965;
Whereas the Pell Grant Program has become the largest
need-based Federal higher education scholarship program
•HCON 88 EH
and is considered the foundation for all Federal student
aid;
Whereas the purpose of the program is to assist students
from low income families who would not otherwise be fi-
nancially able to attend a postsecondary institution by
providing grants to students to be used to pay the costs
of attending the postsecondary institution of their choice;
Whereas in the late 1970’s, the Pell Grant covered seventy-
five percent of the average cost of attending a public
four-year college; by the late 1990’s, it only covered thir-
ty-six percent of the cost of attending a public four-year
college;
Whereas families across the country are concerned about the
rising cost of a college education, and for children from
low income families, the cost of college continues to be
an overwhelming factor in their decision to forego a col-
lege education;
Whereas children from high income families are almost twice
as likely to enroll in college as children from low income
families;
Whereas higher education promotes economic opportunity for
individuals and economic competitiveness for our Nation;
Whereas the Pell Grant and Campus-Based Aid Programs
target aid to low income students as effectively as any
programs administered by the Federal government; and
Whereas student borrowing to finance a postsecondary edu-
cation has increased to an average indebtedness of
$9,700, and therefore increased grant aid is more impor-
tant than ever: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 88 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress and the President, should,
working within the constraints of the balanced budget
agreement, make student scholarship aid the highest pri-
ority for higher education funding by increasing the max-
imum Pell Grant awarded to low income students by $400
and increasing other existing campus-based aid programs
that serve low-income students prior to authorizing or ap-
propriating funds for any new education initiative.
Passed the House of Representatives May 4, 1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 88
Urging the Congress and the President to increase funding for the Pell
Grant Program and existing Campus-Based Aid Programs.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 20, 1999
Mr. MCKEON (for himself, Mr. GOODLING, Mr. PETRI, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr.
BARRETT of Nebraska, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. CASTLE, Mr.
GREENWOOD, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. DEAL of
Georgia, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. FLETCHER, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr.
HULSHOF, Mr. HERGER, Mr. ROGAN, Mr. KUYKENDALL, and Mr. GARY
MILLER of California) submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on the Workforce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Urging the Congress and the President to increase funding
for the Pell Grant Program and existing Campus-Based
Aid Programs.
Whereas the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program,
now known as the Pell Grant Program in honor of Sen-
ator Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island, was first authorized
in the 1972 amendments to the Higher Education Act of
1965;
Whereas the Pell Grant Program has become the largest
need-based Federal higher education scholarship program
and is considered the foundation for all Federal student
aid;
•HCON 88 IH
Whereas the purpose of the program is to assist students
from low income families who would not otherwise be fi-
nancially able to attend a postsecondary institution by
providing grants to students to be used to pay the costs
of attending the postsecondary institution of their choice;
Whereas in the late 1970’s, the Pell Grant covered seventy-
five percent of the average cost of attending a public
four-year college; by the late 1990’s, it only covered thir-
ty-six percent of the cost of attending a public four-year
college;
Whereas families across the country are concerned about the
rising cost of a college education, and for children from
low income families, the cost of college continues to be
an overwhelming factor in their decision to forego a col-
lege education;
Whereas children from high income families are almost twice
as likely to enroll in college as children from low income
families;
Whereas higher education promotes economic opportunity for
individuals and economic competitiveness for our Nation;
Whereas the Pell Grant and Campus-Based Aid Programs
target aid to low income students as effectively as any
programs administered by the Federal government; and
Whereas student borrowing to finance a postsecondary edu-
cation has increased to an average indebtedness of
$9,700, and therefore increased grant aid is more impor-
tant than ever: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress and the President, should,
working within the constraints of the balanced budget
•HCON 88 IH
agreement, make student scholarship aid the highest pri-
ority for higher education funding by increasing the max-
imum Pell Grant awarded to low income students by $400
and increasing other existing campus-based aid programs
that serve low-income students prior to authorizing or ap-
propriating funds for any new education initiative.
Æ
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resentatives and the Committee on Rules and Administra-
tion of the Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The event authorized by section
1 shall be free of admission charge to the public and ar-
ranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress, under
conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol
and the Capitol Police Board.
(b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The sponsor shall
assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities
incident to all activities associated with the event.
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
(a) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—Subject to the
approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor may
erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplifi-
cation devices, and other related structures and equipment
as may be required for the event authorized by section
1.
(b) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized
to make any such additional arrangements as may be re-
quired to carry out the event, including arrangements to
limit access to a portion of Constitution Avenue as re-
quired for the event.
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 88
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 5, 1999
Received
JULY 14, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Urging the Congress and the President to increase funding
for the Pell Grant Program and existing Campus-Based
Aid Programs.
Whereas the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program,
now known as the Pell Grant Program in honor of Sen-
ator Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island, was first authorized
in the 1972 amendments to the Higher Education Act of
1965;
Whereas the Pell Grant Program has become the largest
need-based Federal higher education scholarship program
HCON 88 RFS
and is considered the foundation for all Federal student
aid;
Whereas the purpose of the program is to assist students
from low income families who would not otherwise be fi-
nancially able to attend a postsecondary institution by
providing grants to students to be used to pay the costs
of attending the postsecondary institution of their choice;
Whereas in the late 1970’s, the Pell Grant covered seventy-
five percent of the average cost of attending a public
four-year college; by the late 1990’s, it only covered thir-
ty-six percent of the cost of attending a public four-year
college;
Whereas families across the country are concerned about the
rising cost of a college education, and for children from
low income families, the cost of college continues to be
an overwhelming factor in their decision to forego a col-
lege education;
Whereas children from high income families are almost twice
as likely to enroll in college as children from low income
families;
Whereas higher education promotes economic opportunity for
individuals and economic competitiveness for our Nation;
Whereas the Pell Grant and Campus-Based Aid Programs
target aid to low income students as effectively as any
programs administered by the Federal government; and
Whereas student borrowing to finance a postsecondary edu-
cation has increased to an average indebtedness of
$9,700, and therefore increased grant aid is more impor-
tant than ever: Now, therefore, be it
HCON 88 RFS
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress and the President, should,
working within the constraints of the balanced budget
agreement, make student scholarship aid the highest pri-
ority for higher education funding by increasing the max-
imum Pell Grant awarded to low income students by $400
and increasing other existing campus-based aid programs
that serve low-income students prior to authorizing or ap-
propriating funds for any new education initiative.
Passed the House of Representatives May 4, 1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
•HCON 89 EH
Whereas those of German heritage are not merely descend-
ants of one political entity, but of all German speaking
areas;
Whereas numerous Americans of German heritage have made
countless contributions to American culture, arts, and in-
dustry, the American military, and American government;
Whereas there is no recognized tangible, national symbol
dedicated to German Americans and their positive con-
tributions to the United States;
Whereas the story of Hermann the Cheruscan parallels that
of the American Founding Fathers, because he was a
freedom fighter who united ancient German tribes in
order to shed the yoke of Roman tyranny and preserve
freedom for the territory of present-day Germany;
Whereas the Hermann Monument located in Hermann
Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, was dedicated in
1897 in honor of the spirit of freedom and later dedi-
cated to all German immigrants who settled in New Ulm
and elsewhere in the United States; and
Whereas the Hermann Monument has been recognized as a
site of special historical significance by the United States
Government, by placement on the National Register of
Historic Places: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Hermann Monument and Hermann
Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, are recognized by
•HCON 89 EH
the Congress to be a national symbol for the contributions
of Americans of German heritage.
Passed the House of Representatives May 8, 2000.
Attest:
Clerk.