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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 168
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, notwithstanding the provisions of sec-
tion 132(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946
(2 U.S.C. 198(a)), the House of Representatives and the
Senate shall not adjourn for a period in excess of three
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days, or adjourn sine die, until both Houses of Congress
have adopted a concurrent resolution providing either for
an adjournment (in excess of three days) to a day certain
or for adjournment sine die.
Passed the House of Representatives July 30, 1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 168
Agreed to July 30, 1999
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That, notwithstanding the provisions of section 132(a) of
the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 198(a)), the
House of Representatives and the Senate shall not adjourn for
a period in excess of three days, or adjourn sine die, until both
Houses of Congress have adopted a concurrent resolution providing
either for an adjournment (in excess of three days) to a day certain
or for adjournment sine die.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 168
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 30, 1999
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Waiving the requirement in section 132 of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946 that the Congress adjourn
sine die not later than July 31, 1999.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, notwithstanding the provisions of sec-
tion 132(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946
(2 U.S.C. 198(a)), the House of Representatives and the
Senate shall not adjourn for a period in excess of three
HCON 168 RDS
days, or adjourn sine die, until both Houses of Congress
have adopted a concurrent resolution providing either for
an adjournment (in excess of three days) to a day certain
or for adjournment sine die.
Passed the House of Representatives July 30, 1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 169
Expressing United States policy toward Romania.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 1999
Mr. GILMAN (for himself and Mr. MICA) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing United States policy toward Romania.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) Romania has negotiated, agreed to, and
ratified an important bilateral treaty with the neigh-
boring Republic of Hungary that recognizes the bor-
ders of those two countries and provides for the pro-
tection of the civil liberties of citizens who are mem-
bers of national minorities.
(2) Romania has negotiated, agreed to, and
ratified an important bilateral treaty with neigh-
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SEC. 2. POLICY TOWARD ROMANIA.
It is the policy of the United States—
(1) to promote the development in Romania of
a market-based economy and a democratic govern-
ment that respects the rights of all of its citizens,
regardless of ethnic background;
(2) to support the territorial integrity of Roma-
nia and to insist that the territorial integrity of Ro-
mania be respected by all neighboring countries and
by all political movements within and outside Roma-
nia; and
(3) to support the integration of Romania into
pan-European and trans-Atlantic economic and secu-
rity institutions.
SEC. 3. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS.
It is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the United States should support efforts by
Romania to integrate into pan-European and trans-
Atlantic institutions and should view such integra-
tion as an important factor in consolidating demo-
cratic government in Romania;
(2) Romania is to be commended for its work
to achieve bilateral treaties with the Republic of
Hungary and Ukraine and the Government of Ro-
mania should now work expeditiously to negotiate,
agree to, and ratify a bilateral treaty with the neigh-
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boring Republic of Moldova that recognizes the bor-
ders of those two countries;
(3) the Government of Romania should accel-
erate necessary economic reforms, particularly pri-
vatization of state-owned enterprises under a fair
and transparent process and privatization of the ag-
ricultural sector to include privatization of land and
of major agri-business enterprises;
(4) the Government of Romania should, in a
concrete manner, address corrupt and criminal ac-
tivities at all levels;
(5) the United States should undertake to as-
sist Romania to address the costs of disruptions in
commerce in southeastern Europe caused by the
conflict in neighboring Serbia; and
(6) the United States should join other official
creditors of Romania in providing Romania with re-
lief from such official debt through rescheduling
and, where appropriate, forgiveness.
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world and promises to become an ever-greater benefit to
mankind;
Whereas the Internet has spurred entirely new industries
dominated by the United States and has become critical
to the continued growth of our economy;
Whereas emerging telecommunications technologies promise
to extend the benefits of the Internet to ever-growing and
far-flung populations;
Whereas the Internet should remain tax-free;
Whereas any global tax collected by the United Nations
would present a threat to the sovereignty of the United
States and would violate the United States Constitution;
Whereas Americans are by far the greatest users of the Inter-
net and would thus be disproportionately affected by any
global Internet tax;
Whereas the most effective and just way to spread technology
and wealth is through the operation of a free market;
Whereas the rapidly increasing sophistication and decreasing
cost of telecommunications and computing products and
services should not be disturbed; and
Whereas the United Nations Development Programme’s
Human Development Report 1999 proposed that a so-
called ‘‘bit tax’’ be levied on all data sent through the
Internet: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress urges the Administration to
protect United States sovereignty by aggressively opposing
the global ‘‘bit tax’’ proposed in the Human Development
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 174
Supporting religious tolerance toward Muslims.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 5, 1999
Mr. BONIOR (for himself and Mr. DAVIS of Virginia) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting religious tolerance toward Muslims.
Whereas the American Muslim community, comprised of ap-
proximately 5,000,000 people, is a vital part of our Na-
tion, with more than 1,500 mosques, Islamic schools, and
Islamic centers in neighborhoods across the United
States;
Whereas Islam is one of the great Abrahamic faiths, whose
significant contributions throughout history have ad-
vanced the fields of math, science, medicine, law, philos-
ophy, art, and literature;
Whereas the United States is a secular nation, with an un-
precedented commitment to religious tolerance and plu-
ralism, where the rights, liberties, and freedoms guaran-
teed by the Constitution are guaranteed to all citizens re-
gardless of religious affiliation;
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eral treaties that have been negotiated with the
neighboring Government of the Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia;
(6) the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria
should undertake steps to immediately halt any illicit
transfer of arms and military equipment that may
occur in Bulgaria or may cross Bulgarian territory;
(7) the Republic of Bulgaria should play a cen-
tral role in any effort by NATO to create a joint
peacekeeping military unit involving personnel from
throughout the countries of southeastern Europe or
in the creation of facilities in support of such a
peacekeeping unit; and
(8) the United States should join other official
creditors of the Republic of Bulgaria in providing
Bulgaria with relief from such official debt through
rescheduling and, where appropriate, forgiveness.
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(B) the foreign policy interests of the 
United States outweigh the policy of this sec-
tion to ensure that United States assistance is 
not subject to taxation. 
(2) The Secretary of State shall consult with 
the Committees on Appropriations at least 15 days 
prior to exercising the authority of this subsection 
with regard to any country or entity. 
(f) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary of State shall 
issue rules, regulations, or policy guidance, as appropriate, 
to implement the prohibition against the taxation of assist-
ance contained in this section. 
(g) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section—
(1) the terms ‘‘taxes’’ and ‘‘taxation’’ refer to 
value added taxes and customs duties imposed on 
commodities financed with United States assistance 
for programs for which funds are appropriated by 
this Act; and 
(2) the term ‘‘bilateral agreement’’ refers to a 
framework bilateral agreement between the Govern-
ment of the United States and the government of 
the country receiving assistance that describes the 
privileges and immunities applicable to United 
States foreign assistance for such country generally, 
or an individual agreement between the Government
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 171
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas public transportation is a fundamental public service
and an integral component of the Nation’s surface trans-
portation infrastructure;
Whereas public transportation service results in productive
jobs for the Nation’s workers and provides broad support
for business and economic growth;
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Whereas public transportation provides safe and efficient mo-
bility for millions of people in the United States each
day;
Whereas the American Public Transit Association was estab-
lished in 1974 to promote and advance knowledge in all
matters relating to public transportation; and
Whereas, during a period of remarkable resurgence in public
transportation, the American Public Transit Association
has provided a quarter of a century of service to the Na-
tion as the professional association representing the tran-
sit industry: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress congratulates the Amer-
ican Public Transit Association for 25 years of commend-
able service to the transit industry and the Nation.
Passed the House of Representatives October 4,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 171
Congratulating the American Public Transit Association for 25 years of
commendable service to the transit industry and the Nation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 3, 1999
Mr. SHUSTER (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. PETRI, and Mr. RAHALL)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating the American Public Transit Association for
25 years of commendable service to the transit industry
and the Nation.
Whereas public transportation is a fundamental public service
and an integral component of the Nation’s surface trans-
portation infrastructure;
Whereas public transportation service results in productive
jobs for the Nation’s workers and provides broad support
for business and economic growth;
Whereas public transportation provides safe and efficient mo-
bility for millions of people in the United States each
day;
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Whereas the American Public Transit Association was estab-
lished in 1974 to promote and advance knowledge in all
matters relating to public transportation; and
Whereas, during a period of remarkable resurgence in pubic
transportation, the American Public Transit Association
has provided a quarter of a century of service to the Na-
tion as the professional association representing the tran-
sit industry: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress congratulates the American
Public Transit Association for 25 years of commendable
service to the transit industry and the Nation.
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III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 171
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
OCTOBER 5, 1999
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating the American Public Transit Association for
25 years of commendable service to the transit industry
and the Nation.
Whereas public transportation is a fundamental public service
and an integral component of the Nation’s surface trans-
portation infrastructure;
Whereas public transportation service results in productive
jobs for the Nation’s workers and provides broad support
for business and economic growth;
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Whereas the State Department in 1998 reiterated two
longstanding tenets of counterterrorism policy that
the United States will: ‘‘(1) make no concessions to
terrorists and strike no deals; and ‘‘(2) bring terror-
ists to justice for their crimes’’;
Whereas the President’s offer of clemency to the FALN
terrorists violates longstanding tenets of United
States counterterrorism policy;
Whereas the President’s decision sends an unmistakable
message to terrorists that the United States does not
punish terrorists in a severe manner, making ter-
rorism more likely; and
Whereas the release of terrorists is an affront to the rule
of law, the victims and their families, and every
American who believes that violent acts must be pun-
ished to the fullest extent of the law: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that making
concessions to terrorists is deplorable and that President
Clinton should not have offered or granted clemency to
the FALN terrorists.
Passed the House of Representatives September 9,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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Whereas public transportation provides safe and efficient mo-
bility for millions of people in the United States each
day;
Whereas the American Public Transit Association was estab-
lished in 1974 to promote and advance knowledge in all
matters relating to public transportation; and
Whereas, during a period of remarkable resurgence in public
transportation, the American Public Transit Association
has provided a quarter of a century of service to the Na-
tion as the professional association representing the tran-
sit industry: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress congratulates the Amer-
ican Public Transit Association for 25 years of commend-
able service to the transit industry and the Nation.
Passed the House of Representatives October 4,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 107
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 171
[Report No. 106–314]
Congratulating the American Public Transit Association for 25 years of
commendable service to the transit industry and the Nation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 3, 1999
Mr. SHUSTER (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. PETRI, and Mr. RAHALL)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
SEPTEMBER 13, 1999
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating the American Public Transit Association for
25 years of commendable service to the transit industry
and the Nation.
Whereas public transportation is a fundamental public service
and an integral component of the Nation’s surface trans-
portation infrastructure;
Whereas public transportation service results in productive
jobs for the Nation’s workers and provides broad support
for business and economic growth;
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Whereas public transportation provides safe and efficient mo-
bility for millions of people in the United States each
day;
Whereas the American Public Transit Association was estab-
lished in 1974 to promote and advance knowledge in all
matters relating to public transportation; and
Whereas, during a period of remarkable resurgence in public
transportation, the American Public Transit Association
has provided a quarter of a century of service to the Na-
tion as the professional association representing the tran-
sit industry: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress congratulates the American
Public Transit Association for 25 years of commendable
service to the transit industry and the Nation.
House Calendar No. 107
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 171
[Report No. 106–314]
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating the American Public Transit Asso-
ciation for 25 years of commendable service to
the transit industry and the Nation.
SEPTEMBER 13, 1999
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 172
Expressing the sense of Congress in opposition to a ‘‘bit tax’’ on Internet
data proposed in the Human Development Report 1999 published by
the United Nations Development Programme.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 4, 1999
Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. BARTON of
Texas, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. BURR of
North Carolina, Mr. BURTON
of Indiana, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mrs.
CHENOWETH, Ms. DUNN, Mr. GOODE, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. HANSEN,
Mr. HASTINGS of Washigton, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. HOSTETTLER, Mr.
ISTOOK, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mr. LIN-
DER, Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma, Mr. MCINNIS, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. MICA,
Mr. GARY MILLER of California, Mr. NEY, Mr. OSE, Mr. PAUL, Mr.
PEASE, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. POMBO, Mr. ROGAN, Mr.
SCHAFFER, 
Mr. 
SHADEGG, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SWEENEY, Mr.
TANCREDO, Mr. TERRY, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr.
WICKER, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. COOK, and Mrs. MYRICK) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress in opposition to a ‘‘bit
tax’’ on Internet data proposed in the Human Develop-
ment Report 1999 published by the United Nations De-
velopment Programme.
Whereas the Internet has rapidly become a highly valued tool
for millions of people in the United States and across the
(1) In section 1002(a)(4)(A) (110 Stat. 4204; 16
U.S.C. 689u(a)(4)(A)), by striking ‘‘to purchase’’ and
inserting ‘‘to acquire’’.
(2) In section 1004(b) (110 Stat. 4205; 16
U.S.C. 689u–2(b)), by striking ‘‘of June 3, 1994,’’
and inserting ‘‘on June 3, 1994,’’.
(3) In section 1005 (110 Stat. 4205; 16 U.S.C.
689u–3)—
(A) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ‘‘this
Act’’ and inserting ‘‘this subtitle’’; and
(B) in subsection (g)(3)(A), by striking ‘‘the
tall grass prairie’’ and inserting ‘‘the tallgrass
prairie’’.
SEC. 123. RECREATION LAKES.
(a) TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.—Section 1021(a) of di-
vision I of the Omnibus Parks Act (110 Stat. 4210; 16
U.S.C. 460l–10e note) is amended as follows:
(1) By striking ‘‘manmade lakes’’ both places it
appears and inserting ‘‘man-made lakes’’.
(2) By striking ‘‘for recreational opportunities at
federally-managed’’ and inserting ‘‘for recreational
opportunities at federally managed’’.
(b) ADVISORY COMMISSION.—Section 13 of the Land
and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–
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Report 1999 published by the United Nations Develop-
ment Programme.
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Whereas Muslims have been subjected, simply because of
their faith, to acts of discrimination and harassment that
all too often have led to hate-inspired violence, as was the
case during the rush to judgment in the aftermath of the
tragic Oklahoma City bombing;
Whereas discrimination against Muslims intimidates Amer-
ican Muslims and may prevent Muslims from freely ex-
pressing their opinions and exercising their religious be-
liefs as guaranteed by the first amendment to the Con-
stitution;
Whereas American Muslims have regrettably been portrayed
in a negative light in some discussions of policy issues
such as issues relating to religious persecution abroad or
fighting terrorism in the United States;
Whereas stereotypes and anti-Muslim rhetoric have also con-
tributed to a backlash against Muslims in some neighbor-
hoods across the United States; and
Whereas all persons in the United States who espouse and
adhere to the values of the founders of our Nation should
help in the fight against bias, bigotry, and intolerance in
all their forms and from all their sources: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) Congress condemns anti-Muslim intolerance
and discrimination as wholly inconsistent with the
American values of religious tolerance and pluralism;
(2) while Congress respects and upholds the
right of individuals to free speech, Congress ac-
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knowledges that individuals and organizations that
foster such intolerance create an atmosphere of ha-
tred and fear that divides the Nation;
(3) Congress resolves to uphold a level of polit-
ical discourse that does not involve making a scape-
goat of an entire religion or drawing political conclu-
sions on the basis of religious doctrine; and
(4) Congress recognizes the contributions of
American Muslims, who are followers of one of the
three major monotheistic religions of the world and
one of the fastest growing faiths in the United
States.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 176
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the right of all Ameri-
cans to keep and bear arms in defense of life or liberty and in the
pursuit of all other legitimate endeavors.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 5, 1999
Mr. CRANE submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the
right of all Americans to keep and bear arms in defense
of life or liberty and in the pursuit of all other legitimate
endeavors.
Whereas the second amendment to the Constitution of the
United States conveys an inalienable right to all Amer-
ican citizens, such right occupying the same preferred po-
sition as all other constitutional rights;
Whereas unconscionable abridgements of the second amend-
ment have been undertaken over the years by State and
local governmental bodies, and have been allowed by the
courts to stand uncorrected; and
Whereas the Framers of the second amendment to the Con-
stitution and those who ratified the second amendment
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intended that the individual retain the right to keep and
bear arms in order to protect life, liberty, and property
and to protect our Nation from those who would attempt
to destroy our freedom: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
Constitution provides that all individual citizens have the
right to keep and bear arms, which right supersedes the
power and authority of any government.
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