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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 152
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that all par-
ties to the multiparty peace talks regarding
Northern Ireland should condemn violence and
fully integrate internationally recognized human
rights standards and adequately address out-
standing human rights violations as part of the
peace process.
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 152
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas multiparty talks regarding Northern Ireland at-
tended by representatives of the British and Irish Gov-
ernments and representatives elected from political par-
ties in Northern Ireland are underway for the first time
since the partition of Ireland in 1922 creating a momen-
tous opportunity for progress on human rights concerns;
•HCON 152 EH
Whereas human rights violations and the lack of accountabil-
ity by those responsible for such violations have been per-
sistent features of the conflict in Northern Ireland; and
Whereas more than 3,000 people have died and thousands
more have been injured as a result of the political vio-
lence in Northern Ireland since 1969: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the Congress condemns the violence com-
mitted on all sides of the conflict in Northern Ire-
land as illegal, unjust, and inhumane;
(2) the Congress commends the leadership in
both the British and Irish Governments and former
United States Senator George Mitchell, Independent
Chairman of the multiparty talks, for fostering a
new environment in which human rights concerns
may be addressed and an agreement may be reached
expeditiously through inclusive talks with respect to
Northern Ireland; and
(3) it is the sense of the Congress that—
(A) all parties should reject violence and
work diligently through democratic, peaceful
means to reach a just and lasting peace in
Northern Ireland;
(B) human rights should be protected for
all citizens and any peace agreement in North-
•HCON 152 EH
ern Ireland must recognize the state’s obliga-
tion to protect human rights in all cir-
cumstances; and
(C) there are a number of measures which
can be taken immediately that would remedy
abusive human rights policies and build con-
fidence in the peace process, such as acting
upon the Standing Advisory Commission on
Human Rights (SACHR) report and rec-
ommendations put forth by other human rights
organizations.
Passed the House of Representatives March 18,
1998.
Attest:
Clerk.
768 
† HR 22 EAS 
(B) as soon as practicable after completion 
of the draft updated analysis under subpara-
graph (A), solicit public comment on the anal-
ysis for a period of not more than 30 days; and 
(C) not later than 60 days after the end of 
the public comment period, post the final up-
dated regulatory impact analysis on the Depart-
ment of Transportation Web site. 
(2) DETERMINATION.—Not later than 180 days 
after the report date, the Secretary shall— 
(A) determine, based on whether the final 
regulatory impact analysis described in para-
graph (1)(C) demonstrates that the benefits, in-
cluding safety benefits, of the applicable ECP 
brake system requirements exceed their costs, 
whether the applicable ECP brake system re-
quirements are justified; and 
(B)(i) if the applicable ECP brake system 
requirements are justified, publish in the Federal 
Register the determination with the reasons for 
it; or 
(ii) if the Secretary does not publish the de-
termination under clause (i), repeal the applica-
ble ECP brake system requirements. 
(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
HCON 152 IH
(A) human rights abuses have been at the
heart of the conflict in Northern Ireland and
respect for human rights must now be at the
heart of the peace process;
(B) all participants at the multi-party
talks must rededicate themselves to restoring
civil rights and the respect for human rights in
Northern Ireland if a peace agreement is to
have lasting value;
(C) human rights should be protected for
all citizens in a society and any peace agree-
ment in Northern Ireland must recognize the
state’s obligation to protect human rights in all
circumstances;
(D) the establishment of a bill of rights for
the people of Northern Ireland may advance
and strengthen the peace process;
(E) the multiparty negotiations should con-
sider the feasibility of establishing an independ-
ent ‘‘Truth Commission’’, with international
input, to look into outstanding cases of human
rights abuses committed by all sides of the con-
flict, giving special consideration to those who
have been unable to obtain full disclosure about
how their loved ones met their deaths;
HCON 152 IH
(F) the British Government should initiate
a new independent inquiry, taking into account
information released this year, about the deaths
of civilians on ‘‘Bloody Sunday’’ as a means to
establish the truth about what happened that
day and give hope and foster reconciliation for
all those who grieve as a result of violence com-
mitted since 1969;
(G) the British Government should repeal
emergency legislation that limits internationally
recognized individual human rights;
(H) the British Government should estab-
lish a truly independent complaints mechanism
for the review of citizen inquiries regarding al-
leged abuses of the RUC and other security
forces;
(I) there should be a mechanism by which
all defense solicitors will have a vigorous inde-
pendent investigation of threats they receive
and those who report threats of violence should
be accorded effective protection; and
(J) plastic bullets should be withdrawn
from use in accordance with the recommenda-
HCON 152 IH
tions of the European Parliament and many
other international and local bodies.
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III
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 152
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 19, 1998
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that all parties to
the multiparty peace talks regarding Northern Ireland
should condemn violence and fully integrate internation-
ally recognized human rights standards and adequately
address outstanding human rights violations as part of
the peace process.
Whereas multiparty talks regarding Northern Ireland at-
tended by representatives of the British and Irish Gov-
ernments and representatives elected from political par-
ties in Northern Ireland are underway for the first time
since the partition of Ireland in 1922 creating a momen-
tous opportunity for progress on human rights concerns;
HCON 152 RFS
Whereas human rights violations and the lack of accountabil-
ity by those responsible for such violations have been per-
sistent features of the conflict in Northern Ireland; and
Whereas more than 3,000 people have died and thousands
more have been injured as a result of the political vio-
lence in Northern Ireland since 1969: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the Congress condemns the violence com-
mitted on all sides of the conflict in Northern Ire-
land as illegal, unjust, and inhumane;
(2) the Congress commends the leadership in
both the British and Irish Governments and former
United States Senator George Mitchell, Independent
Chairman of the multiparty talks, for fostering a
new environment in which human rights concerns
may be addressed and an agreement may be reached
expeditiously through inclusive talks with respect to
Northern Ireland; and
(3) it is the sense of the Congress that—
(A) all parties should reject violence and
work diligently through democratic, peaceful
means to reach a just and lasting peace in
Northern Ireland;
(B) human rights should be protected for
all citizens and any peace agreement in North-
HCON 152 RFS
ern Ireland must recognize the state’s obliga-
tion to protect human rights in all cir-
cumstances; and
(C) there are a number of measures which
can be taken immediately that would remedy
abusive human rights policies and build con-
fidence in the peace process, such as acting
upon the Standing Advisory Commission on
Human Rights (SACHR) report and rec-
ommendations put forth by other human rights
organizations.
Passed the House of Representatives March 18,
1998.
Attest:
Robin H. Carle,
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 153
Commending Italy for its efforts to resolve the crisis in Albania and to
promote democracy and a market-based economy in Albania.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 18, 1997
Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. FOGLIETTA, Mr. KING, Mr. BONIOR, Mr.
PAXON, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. GEJDENSON, Ms. KELLY, Ms. PELOSI, Mr.
PASCRELL, Mr. MASCARA, Mrs. KENNELLY of Connecticut, Mr. SCHU-
MER, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island,
Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. LAFALCE, Mrs. LOWEY, and Mr. TRAFICANT) submit-
ted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending Italy for its efforts to resolve the crisis in
Albania and to promote democracy and a market-based
economy in Albania.
Whereas Albania has undergone tremendous political and
civil strife over the past several months;
Whereas more than 6,000 multinational troops, under the
leadership of Italy, entered Albania in order to stabilize
the situation in Albania and to create a secure environ-
ment for the delivery of humanitarian assistance; and
HCON 153 IH
Whereas Albania has successfully held parliamentary elec-
tions and efforts are underway by the new government to
return Albania to normalcy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) commends the Government of Italy for its
leadership in focusing attention on the issues in Al-
bania and its leadership in assembling an inter-
national protection force in Albania;
(2) commends Italy, Greece, and other coun-
tries for offering refuge to displaced persons during
the height of the crisis in Albania;
(3) commends the Organization on Security and
Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and former Austrian
Chancellor Franz Vranitsky for leadership in helping
Albania resolve the crisis in that country;
(4) looks forward to working with the new Al-
banian Government as it works to build democratic
institutions and promote political reconciliation in
Albania;
(5) urges the new government and President of
Albania—
(A) to embrace pluralism and to foster co-
operation and reconciliation among the political
forces in Albania;
HCON 153 IH
(B) to foster trust between the Govern-
ment of Albania and its citizenry as well as to
achieve stability in the region;
(C) to take steps toward further developing
a market-based economy;
(D) to pursue investigations, in coopera-
tion with appropriate international financial in-
stitutions, into the pyramid investment schemes
that cost hundreds of thousands of Albanians
their savings; and
(E) to ensure the freedom of the press and
access to the media for all interested parties;
and
(6) declare that, all Albania returns to stability,
the United States should assist the new Albanian
Government in its efforts to build strong democratic
institutions, bring about economic reform, promote
the rule of law, and reconstitute a professional Alba-
nian military and police.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 154
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should develop,
promote, and implement policies to achieve the voluntary stabilization
of the population growth of the Nation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 18, 1997
Mr. SAWYER (for himself and Mrs. MORELLA) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States
should develop, promote, and implement policies to
achieve the voluntary stabilization of the population
growth of the Nation.
Whereas rapid population growth creates serious problems
both in the United States and abroad;
Whereas the people of the United States envision a world
with a healthy environment, clean air and water,
uncluttered land, ample open space, natural beauty, wil-
derness, and abundant wildlife, in which the dignity of
human life is enhanced;
Whereas rapid population growth increasingly depletes irre-
placeable natural resources, including energy resources;
•HCON 154 IH
Whereas rapid population growth significantly increases the
difficulty and cost of solving the social, economic, and po-
litical problems of the United States, and directly con-
tributes to the pollution and degradation of the environ-
ment;
Whereas the right of families to choose both the number of
children they hope to have and the timing of the births
of those children is a fundamental human right;
Whereas the United States has the fastest growing popu-
lation among developed countries;
Whereas the United States has the highest rates of teenage
pregnancy and childbirth among developed countries;
Whereas nearly 60 percent of pregnancies in the United
States are unintended, resulting in one of the highest
abortion rates among developed countries;
Whereas the Commission on Population Growth and the
American Future in 1972 and the President’s Council on
Sustainable Development in 1996 found that stabilizing
population growth is important to improving the quality
of life in the United States;
Whereas delaying efforts to stabilize population growth will
increase the difficulty of achieving that stabilization and
the cost of the measures required to implement that sta-
bilization; and
Whereas failure to stabilize population growth voluntarily
would result in a significant deterioration of the quality
of life for all Americans: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
United States should develop, promote, and implement, at
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 155
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued
in honor of United States Masters Swimming, Incorporated.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 23, 1997
Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. DAVIS of Virginia, and Mr.
FROST) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp
should be issued in honor of United States Masters
Swimming, Incorporated.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a postage stamp should be issued in honor
of United States Masters Swimming, Incorporated;
and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a stamp be issued.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 156
Expressing concern for the continued deterioration of human rights in Af-
ghanistan and emphasizing the need for a peaceful political settlement
in that country.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 23, 1997
Mrs. MALONEY of New York (for herself, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Ms. ROS-
LEHTINEN, Mr. MARKEY, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ,
Mrs. KELLY, Ms. ESHOO, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. LANTOS, Ms.
DELAURO, 
Mr. 
WATTS
of 
Oklahoma, 
Mr. 
GEJDENSON,, 
Mr.
BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Mr. MCNULTY, Mrs.
THURMAN, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. OLVER, Mr. CAPPS, Mr.
UNDERWOOD, Mr. SOLOMON, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. FARR of California, Mrs.
MORELLA, and Mr. BERMAN) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing concern for the continued deterioration of human
rights in Afghanistan and emphasizing the need for a
peaceful political settlement in that country.
Whereas Congress recognizes that the legacy of civil conflict
in Afghanistan during the last 17 years has had a dev-
astating effect on the civilian population in that country,
killing 2,000,000 people and displacing more than
7,000,000, and has had a particularly negative impact on
the rights and security of women and girls;
HCON 156 RFS
(1) deplores the violations of international hu-
manitarian law in Afghanistan and raises concern
over the reported cases of stoning, public executions,
and street beatings;
(2) condemns the targeted discrimination
against women and girls and expresses deep concern
regarding the prohibition of employment and edu-
cation for women and girls;
(3) urges the Taliban and all other parties in
Afghanistan to cease providing safe haven to sus-
pected terrorists or permitting Afghan territory to
be used for terrorist training; and
(4) takes note of the continued armed conflict
in Afghanistan, affirms the need for peace negotia-
tions and expresses hope that the Afghan parties
will agree to a cease-fire throughout the country.
SEC. 2. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that the President—
(1) should continue to monitor the human
rights situation in Afghanistan and should call for
adherence by all factions in Afghanistan to inter-
national humanitarian law;
(2) should call for an end to the systematic dis-
crimination and harassment of women and girls in
Afghanistan;
III
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 156
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 10, 1997
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing concern for the continued deterioration of human
rights in Afghanistan and emphasizing the need for a
peaceful political settlement in that country.
Whereas Congress recognizes that the legacy of civil conflict
in Afghanistan during the last 17 years has had a dev-
astating effect on the civilian population in that country,
killing 2,000,000 people and displacing more than
7,000,000, and has had a particularly negative impact on
the rights and security of women and girls;
HCON 156 RFS
Whereas the Department of State’s Country Reports on
Human Practices for 1996 states: ‘‘Serious human rights
violations continue to occur [. . .] political killings, tor-
ture, rape, arbitrary detention, looting, abductions and
kidnappings for ransom were committed by armed units,
local commanders and rogue individuals.’’;
Whereas the Afghan combatants are responsible for numer-
ous abhorrent human rights abuses, including the rape,
sexual abuse, torture, abduction, and persecution of
women and girls;
Whereas drug proliferation has increased in Afghanistan;
Whereas Congress is disturbed by the upsurge of reported
human rights abuses in Afghanistan, including extreme
restrictions placed on women and girls;
Whereas safe haven has been provided to suspected terrorists
and terrorist camps may be allowed to operate in Afghan-
istan;
Whereas Afghanistan is a sovereign nation and must work to
solve its internal disputes; and
Whereas Afghanistan and the United States recognize inter-
national human rights conventions, such as the Universal
Declaration on Human Rights, which espouse respect for
basic human rights of all individuals without regard to
race, religion, ethnicity, or gender: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. DECLARATION OF POLICY.
The Congress hereby—
•HCON 162 IH
Whereas the people of Jammu and Kashmir seek to express
their rights in United Nations resolutions for a national
plebiscite to provide for their future;
Whereas past United Nations resolutions have called for a
referendum on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir; and
Whereas Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright has stated
that the United States will seek to reevaluate the position
of the United States toward South Asia in order to pro-
mote peace and long-term stability: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the Congress supports and applauds the ef-
forts undertaken by Prime Minister I. K. Gujral of
India and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan
to normalize relations between the two countries;
and
(2) it is the sense of the Congress that—
(A) the issue of the status of Jammu and
Kashmir should be resolved in conjunction with
India and Pakistan and representatives of the
people of Jammu and Kashmir;
(B) the wishes of the people of Jammu and
Kashmir should be impartially ascertained as
regards the future status of their state; and
(C) the United States should continue to
use its best efforts to promote peace and stabil-
HCON 156 RFS
(3) should encourage efforts to procure a dura-
ble peace in Afghanistan and should support the ef-
forts of the United Nations Special Envoy Secretary
General Lakhdar Brahimi to assist in brokering a
peaceful resolution to years of conflict;
(4) should call upon all countries with influence
to use their influence on the contending factions to
end the fighting and come to the negotiating table,
abide by internationally recognized norms of behav-
ior, cease human rights violations, end provision of
safe haven to terrorists and close terrorist training
camps, and reverse discriminatory policies against
women and girls;
(5) should call upon all nations to cease provid-
ing financial assistance, arms, and other kinds of
support to the militaries or political organizations of
any factions in Afghanistan; and
(6) should support efforts by Aghan individuals
to establish a cessation of hostilities and a transi-
tional multiparty government leading to freedom, re-
spect for human rights, and free and fair elections.
Passed the House of Representatives November 9,
1997.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
•HCON 160 IH
Whereas all Americans have a stake in positive electoral proc-
esses, the centerpiece of civil society;
Whereas each candidate is responsible for fair and ethical
practices by or on behalf of the candidate’s campaign;
and
Whereas the five core values of honesty, respect, responsibil-
ity, fairness, and compassion are fundamental to our so-
ciety and are widely shared throughout the United
States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. COMPILATION OF NAMES OF CANDIDATES
AGREEING TO FOLLOW CODE OF ELECTION
ETHICS.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives and the
Secretary of the Senate shall—
(1) provide upon request to any candidate for
election to the House of Representatives or the Sen-
ate (as the case may be) a statement of agreement
to conduct the campaign for election for such office
in accordance with the Code of Election Ethics de-
scribed in section 2;
(2) compile a list of the names of all candidates
who sign and return such statement to the Clerk or
the Secretary (as the case may be); and
(3) make such list available upon request to any
member of the public.
•HCON 157 IH
community by raising the issue of global warming
and greenhouse gas emissions.
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