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House Calendar No. 7
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 89
[Report No. 107–22]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 327) to amend chapter 35
of title 44, United States Code, for the purpose of facilitating compliance
by small businesses with certain Federal paperwork requirements and
to establish a task force to examine the feasibility of streamlining paper-
work requirements applicable to small businesses.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 14, 2001
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. 327) to amend
chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, for the pur-
pose of facilitating compliance by small businesses with
certain Federal paperwork requirements and to establish
a task force to examine the feasibility of streamlining
paperwork requirements applicable to small businesses.
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
House Calendar No. 7
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 89
[Report No. 107–22]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 327)
to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States
Code, for the purpose of facilitating compliance
by small businesses with certain Federal paper-
work requirements and to establish a task force
to examine the feasibility of streamlining paper-
work requirements applicable to small businesses.
MARCH 14, 2001
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 8
Providing for the designation of certain minority employees.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 3, 2001
Mr. FROST submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Providing for the designation of certain minority employees.
Resolved, That pursuant to the Legislative Pay Act
of 1929, as amended, the six minority employees author-
ized therein shall be the following named persons, effective
January 3, 2001, until otherwise ordered by the House,
to-wit: Steve Elmendorf, George Kundanis, Moses
Mercado, Sharon Daniels, Dan Turton, and Laura Nich-
ols, each to receive gross compensation pursuant to the
provisions of House Resolution 119, Ninety-fifth Con-
gress, as enacted into permanent law by section 115 of
Public Law 95–94. In addition, the Minority Leader may
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appoint and set the annual rate of pay for up to three
further minority employees.
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H. Res. 8
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
January 3, 2001.
Resolved, That pursuant to the Legislative Pay Act of
1929, as amended, the six minority employees authorized
therein shall be the following named persons, effective Janu-
ary 3, 2001, until otherwise ordered by the House, to-wit:
Steve Elmendorf, George Kundanis, Moses Mercado, Sharon
Daniels, Dan Turton, and Laura Nichols, each to receive
gross compensation pursuant to the provisions of House Res-
olution 119, Ninety-fifth Congress, as enacted into perma-
nent law by section 115 of Public Law 95–94. In addition,
the Minority Leader may appoint and set the annual rate of
pay for up to three further minority employees.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 90
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 14, 2001
Mr. TURNER 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
she is hereby, elected to the following standing committee
of the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT:
Mrs. Jones of Ohio.
Æ
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 131
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas travel is a vital component of the educational experi-
ence for Americans of all ages;
Whereas the area of Washington, D.C., is rich in American
history and is visited by students from across the Nation;
Whereas student trips to Washington, D.C., and other his-
toric areas have decreased due to the attacks on the
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Whereas on October 7, 2000, Hezbollah units, in clear viola-
tion of international law, crossed the Lebanese border
into Israel and kidnapped three Israeli soldiers, Adi
Avitan, Binyamin Avraham, and Omar Souad;
Whereas on October 15, 2000, Hezbollah announced that it
had abducted a fourth Israeli, Elchanan Tannenbaum;
Whereas these captives are being held by Hezbollah in Leb-
anon;
Whereas the 1999 Department of State report on foreign ter-
rorist organizations stated that Hezbollah receives sub-
stantial amounts of financial assistance, training, weap-
ons, explosives, and political, diplomatic, and organiza-
tional assistance from Iran and Syria;
Whereas Syria voted in favor of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights in the United Nations General Assembly;
Whereas Lebanon voted in favor of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights in the United Nations General Assem-
bly;
Whereas Iran voted in favor of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights in the United Nations General Assembly;
Whereas the International Committee of the Red Cross has
made numerous attempts to gain access to assess the
condition of these prisoners; and
Whereas the International Committee of the Red Cross has
been denied access to these prisoners: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that Lebanon, Syria, and Iran should call
upon Hezbollah to allow representatives of the Inter-
H. Res. 92
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 21, 2001.
Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on the
legislative day of Wednesday, March 21, 2001, or Thursday,
March 22, 2001, for the Speaker to entertain motions that
the House suspend the rules relating to the following meas-
ures:
(1) The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 43) au-
thorizing the printing of a revised and updated version
of the House document entitled ‘‘Black Americans in
Congress, 1870–1989’’.
(2) The bill (H.R. 1042) to prevent the elimination
of certain reports.
(3) The bill (H.R. 1098) to improve the recording
and discharging of maritime liens and expand the Amer-
ican Merchant Marine Memorial Wall of Honor, and for
other purposes.
(4) The bill (H.R. 1099) to make changes in laws
governing Coast Guard personnel, increase marine safe-
ty, renew certain groups that advise the Coast Guard on
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safety issues, make miscellaneous improvements to Coast
Guard operations and policies, and for other purposes.
(5) The bill (H.R. 496) to amend the Communica-
tions Act of 1934 to promote deployment of advanced
services and foster the development of competition for
the benefit of consumers in all regions of the Nation by
relieving unnecessary burdens on the Nation’s two per-
cent local exchange telecommunications carriers, and for
other purposes.
(6) The bill (H.R. 802) to authorize the Public
Safety Officer Medal of Valor, and for other purposes.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 8
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 92
[Report No. 107–23]
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 20, 2001
Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following reso-
lution; 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
the legislative day of Wednesday, March 21, 2001, or
Thursday, March 22, 2001, for the Speaker to entertain
motions that the House suspend the rules relating to the
following measures:
(1) The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res.
43) authorizing the printing of a revised and up-
dated version of the House document entitled
‘‘Black Americans in Congress, 1870–1989’’.
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(2) The bill (H.R. 1042) to prevent the elimi-
nation of certain reports.
(3) The bill (H.R. 1098) to improve the record-
ing and discharging of maritime liens and expand
the American Merchant Marine Memorial Wall of
Honor, and for other purposes.
(4) The bill (H.R. 1099) to make changes in
laws governing Coast Guard personnel, increase ma-
rine safety, renew certain groups that advise the
Coast Guard on safety issues, make miscellaneous
improvements to Coast Guard operations and poli-
cies, and for other purposes.
(5) The bill (H.R. 496) to amend the Commu-
nications Act of 1934 to promote deployment of ad-
vanced services and foster the development of com-
petition for the benefit of consumers in all regions
of the Nation by relieving unnecessary burdens on
the Nation’s two percent local exchange tele-
communications carriers, and for other purposes.
(6) The bill (H.R. 802) to authorize the Public
Safety Officer Medal of Valor, and for other pur-
poses.
House Calendar No. 8
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 92
[Report No. 107–23]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend
the rules.
MARCH 20, 2001
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 93
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 22, 2001.
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. 247) to amend the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 to authorize communities to use
community development block grant funds for construction of
tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks. The first
reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. 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 Financial Services.
After general debate the bill shall be considered for amend-
ment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to con-
sider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under
the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1
pursuant to clause 8 of rule XVIII. That amendment in the
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nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. During
consideration 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
has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congres-
sional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule
XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read.
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. Any Member
may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment
adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the
amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as
original text. 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 recommit
with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Whereas Venus and Serena Williams are the first sisters in
professional tennis history to each win a Grand Slam sin-
gles title, the first to be ranked in the top ten simulta-
neously since 1991, the first to win a Grand Slam dou-
bles title together, the first to compete against one an-
other in a Women’s Tennis Association Tour final, and
the first to win an Olympic gold medal in doubles to-
gether;
Whereas Venus and Serena Williams have inspired and en-
couraged people of all backgrounds and ages, especially
those in their hometown of Compton, California, dem-
onstrating through the spirit of sport that education, a
good work ethic, teamwork, fortitude, and determination
are ingredients for success;
Whereas Venus and Serena Williams are African-American
role models, coached to excellence by their father, and en-
couraged by both parents to be leaders, to demonstrate
high moral and ethical standards, to value education, and
to never stray from these family values; and
Whereas Venus and Serena Williams have been beacons of
light to their community, passing out tennis rackets and
conducting tennis clinics for low income children, raising
funds for community development, and joining our Na-
tion’s leaders in support of the Department of Transpor-
tation’s seat belt campaign ‘‘Buckle Up America!’’: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors and recognizes the achievements and
strides made by Venus and Serena Williams by giving
back to their community, promoting excellence, breaking
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barriers with pride and poise, showing that tennis is a
sport for all people; and
(2) urges all Americans to recognize the contribu-
tions to American society made by Venus and Serena
Williams through their achievements and community in-
volvement.
Attest:
Clerk.
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(3) encourages parents, educators, and child
care providers to teach children the dangers of in-
gesting household substances; and
(4) asks parents to practice preventative actions
to decrease the incidence of accidental poisonings,
including being familiar with their children’s medical
histories, becoming proficient at basic first-aid pro-
cedures, properly labeling household chemicals and
substances, and keeping telephone numbers for the
local poison control center and other emergency
services in accessible areas of the home.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 95
Expressing the support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 20, 2001
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the support for a National Week of Reflection
and Tolerance.
Whereas the United States is a pluralistic country comprised
of different races, genders, ethnic groups, religions, and
creeds;
Whereas our Nation, founded on the principles of tolerance,
diversity, justice, and equality, should affirm these com-
mon values and principles; and
Whereas the people of the United States should reflect on the
importance of understanding and tolerance in our plural-
istic country: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That a National Week of Reflection and
Tolerance should be established encouraging communities
and institutions around the Nation to engage in events
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and activities that are reflective, educational, celebratory,
and healing as they relate to diversity among the people
of the United States.
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H. Res. 97
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 12, 2001.
Whereas Shirley Anita Chisholm has devoted her life to pub-
lic service;
Whereas Shirley Anita Chisholm served in the New York As-
sembly from 1964 to 1968;
Whereas Shirley Anita Chisholm became the first African
American woman to be elected to Congress in 1968;
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm was a fierce critic of the
seniority system in Congress, protested her assignment in
1969 to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of
Representatives, and won reassignment to a committee of
the House of Representatives on which she could better
serve her inner-city district in Brooklyn, New York;
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm served as a Member of
Congress from 1968 until 1983;
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm proposed legislation to in-
crease funding for child care facilities in order to allow
such facilities to extend their hours of operation and pro-
vide services to both middle-class and low-income fami-
lies;
Whereas in 1972 Congresswoman Chisholm became the first
African American, the first woman, and the first African
American woman to be a candidate for the nomination of
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the Democratic Party for the office of President of the
United States;
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm campaigned in the pri-
maries of 12 States, won 28 delegates, and received 152
first ballot votes at the national convention for the nomi-
nation of the Democratic Party for the office of President
of the United States;
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm has fought throughout
her life for fundamental rights for women, children, sen-
iors, African Americans, Hispanics, and other minority
groups;
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm has been a committed ad-
vocate for many progressive causes, including improving
education, ending discrimination in hiring practices, in-
creasing the availability of child care, and expanding the
coverage of the Federal minimum wage laws to include
domestic employment;
Whereas in addition to the service of Congresswoman Chis-
holm as a legislator, Congresswoman Chisholm has
worked to improve society as a nursery school teacher, di-
rector of a child care facility, consultant for the New
York Department of Social Services, and educator; and
Whereas it is appropriate that the dedicated work and out-
standing accomplishments of Congresswoman Chisholm
be recognized during the month of March, which is Na-
tional Women’s History Month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the enduring contributions and heroic
achievements of Shirley Anita Chisholm; and
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(2) appreciates the dedicated work of Shirley Anita
Chisholm to improve the lives and status of women in
the United States.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 97
Recognizing the enduring contributions, heroic achievements, and dedicated
work of Shirley Anita Chisholm.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 21, 2001
Ms. LEE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the enduring contributions, heroic achievements,
and dedicated work of Shirley Anita Chisholm.
Whereas Shirley Anita Chisholm has devoted her life to pub-
lic service;
Whereas Shirley Anita Chisholm served in the New York As-
sembly from 1964 to 1968;
Whereas Shirley Anita Chisholm became the first African
American woman to be elected to Congress in 1968;
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm was a fierce critic of the
seniority system in Congress, protested her assignment in
1969 to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of
Representatives, and won reassignment to a committee of
the House of Representatives on which she could better
serve her inner-city district in Brooklyn, New York;
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Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm served as a Member of
Congress from 1968 until 1983;
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm proposed legislation to in-
crease funding for child care facilities in order to allow
such facilities to extend their hours of operation and pro-
vide services to both middle-class and low-income fami-
lies;
Whereas in 1972 Congresswoman Chisholm became the first
African American, the first woman, and the first African
American woman to be a candidate for the nomination of
the Democratic Party for the office of President of the
United States;
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm campaigned in the pri-
maries of 12 States, won 28 delegates, and received 152
first ballot votes at the national convention for the nomi-
nation of the Democratic Party for the office of President
of the United States;
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm has fought throughout
her life for fundamental rights for women, children, sen-
iors, African Americans, Hispanics, and other minority
groups;
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm has been a committed ad-
vocate for many progressive causes, including improving
education, ending discrimination in hiring practices, in-
creasing the availability of child care, and expanding the
coverage of the Federal minimum wage laws to include
domestic employment;
Whereas in addition to the service of Congresswoman Chis-
holm as a legislator, Congresswoman Chisholm has
worked to improve society as a nursery school teacher, di-
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rector of a child care facility, consultant for the New
York Department of Social Services, and educator; and
Whereas it is appropriate that the dedicated work and out-
standing accomplishments of Congresswoman Chisholm
be recognized during the month of March, which is Na-
tional Women’s History Month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the enduring contributions and
heroic achievements of Shirley Anita Chisholm; and
(2) appreciates the dedicated work of Shirley
Anita Chisholm to improve the lives and status of
women in the United States.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 98
Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action nec-
essary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as
part of the Constitution when the legislatures of an additional three
States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 22, 2001
Mr. ANDREWS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legisla-
tive action necessary to verify the ratification of the
Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution
when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify
the Equal Rights Amendment.
Resolved, That, when the legislatures of an additional
three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, the
House of Representatives shall take any legislative action
necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights
Amendment as part of the Constitution.
Æ
H. Res. 99
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 25, 2001.
Whereas on October 7, 2000, Hezbollah units, in clear viola-
tion of international law, crossed the Lebanese border
into Israel and kidnapped three Israeli soldiers, Adi
Avitan, Binyamin Avraham, and Omar Souad;
Whereas on October 15, 2000, Hezbollah announced that it
had abducted a fourth Israeli, Elchanan Tannenbaum;
Whereas these captives are being held by Hezbollah in Leb-
anon;
Whereas the 1999 Department of State report on foreign ter-
rorist organizations stated that Hezbollah receives sub-
stantial amounts of financial assistance, training, weap-
ons, explosives, and political, diplomatic, and organiza-
tional assistance from Iran and Syria;
Whereas Syria voted in favor of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights in the United Nations General Assembly;
Whereas Lebanon voted in favor of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights in the United Nations General Assem-
bly;
Whereas Iran voted in favor of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights in the United Nations General Assembly;
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Whereas the International Committee of the Red Cross has
made numerous attempts to gain access to assess the
condition of these prisoners; and
Whereas the International Committee of the Red Cross has
been denied access to these prisoners: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that Lebanon, Syria, and Iran should call upon
Hezbollah to allow representatives of the International Com-
mittee of the Red Cross to visit four abducted Israelis, Adi
Avitan, Binyamin Avraham, Omar Souad, and Elchanan
Tannenbaum, presently held by Hezbollah forces in Lebanon.
Attest:
Clerk.