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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 151
Concerning the movement toward democracy in the Federal Republic of
Nigeria.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 23, 1993
Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. MCDERMOTT,
Mr. FLAKE, Mr. MFUME, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. FORD of Tennessee,
Mr. BLACKWELL, Mr. HUGHES, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. TUCKER, Mrs. MINK,
Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. MCCURDY, Mr. VOLKMER, Mr. FORD
of Michigan, Mr. ROEMER, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr.
CONYERS, Mr. WYNN, Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. OWENS,
Mr. FIELDS of Louisiana, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. MORAN, Mr. WHEAT, Mr.
CLAY, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. PETERSON of Florida, Ms.
PELOSI, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr.
DELLUMS, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois, Mr. COYNE, Mr.
KOPETSKI, Mr. PAYNE of Virginia, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. NEAL of Massachu-
setts, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr.
HAYES, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. RUSH, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. BISHOP, Mr.
BREWSTER, Mr. STOKES, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. DELAURO, and
Mr. DIXON) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Ways and Means
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the movement toward democracy in the Federal
Republic of Nigeria.
Whereas on June 12, 1993, the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
a 
country 
with 
a 
population 
of 
approximately
100,000,000 people (including over 250 ethnic groups)
constituting approximately 1⁄4 the population of sub-Sa-
• HCON 151 IH
haran Africa, held a presidential election in which over
37 percent of registered voters participated to elect a ci-
vilian government;
Whereas the United States Government had joined the inter-
national community in applying continuous pressure on
the Babangida military government in Nigeria to hold
such election;
Whereas Moshood Abiola of the Social Democratic Party
(SDP) received over 58.4 percent of the votes, winning
a majority of the votes in 20 of the 30 States of Nigeria;
Whereas national and international observers ruled this elec-
tion to be the freest and fairest presidential election in
the history of Nigeria;
Whereas on June 23, 1993, the military government annulled
the presidential election of June 12, 1993;
Whereas following the annulment of this election, over 100
demonstrators died in pro democracy demonstrations in
Nigeria, and hundreds of human rights activists, pro de-
mocracy labor leaders, journalists, students, and workers
have been arrested since that time;
Whereas on August 27, 1993, the date that President-elect
Moshood Abiola was scheduled to take office in accord-
ance with the 1989 Constitution of Nigeria—a constitu-
tion modeled after the United States Constitution—the
military government installed an interim government; and
Whereas throughout Nigeria strikes were held in opposition
to this unelected interim government which is now in
place and which lacks legitimacy and stability: Now,
therefore, be it
•HCON 151 RFS
aimed at strengthening democratic forces and demo-
cratic institutions in Nigeria;
(6) condemns the recent arrests by the Nigerian
military authorities of Chief Abiola and other politi-
cal leaders and democracy advocates, as well as the
new restrictions imposed on freedom of expression;
and
(7) urges General Abacha and the provisional
ruling council in Nigeria, in order to maintain the
viability of Nigeria and restore political stability and
to avert the further deterioration of relations be-
tween Nigeria and the United States, to—
(A) fully restore freedom of the press, with
access to all contemporary political and elec-
toral information, fully respect human rights,
and fully restore the independence and author-
ity of the judiciary in Nigeria;
(B) immediately release Chief Abiola and
the other political leaders and human rights ac-
tivists who have been arrested or detained;
(C) decisively move to resolve the political
crisis in Nigeria by setting up a rapid timetable
for the full restoration of civilian and demo-
cratic rule, unencumbered by the military; and
• HCON 151 IH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) strongly supports freedom and democracy in
the Federal Republic of Nigeria;
(2) strongly supports the wishes of the voters of
Nigeria as displayed in the presidential election held
on June 12, 1993;
(3) does not recognize as legitimate the interim
government in Nigeria installed on August 27, 1993;
(4) supports extending the limited sanctions
now in place against this unelected interim govern-
ment to include trade sanctions; and
(5) encourages the President to direct the Unit-
ed States Representative to the United Nations to
urge the United Nations Security Council—
(A) not to recognize as legitimate the in-
terim government in Nigeria installed on Au-
gust 27, 1993; and
(B) to take the necessary action to mediate
the removal of such interim government for the
purpose of installing the democratically elected
government of June 12, 1993.
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112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1141 
AN ACT 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suit-
ability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, 
and limestone forest sites on Rota, Commonwealth of 
the Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National 
Park System. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 152
Concerning human rights and democracy in Vietnam.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 23, 1993
Mr. SKAGGS (for himself, Mr. PETERSON of Florida, and Mr. GILCHREST)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning human rights and democracy in Vietnam.
Whereas the ending of the Cold War provides an unprece-
dented opportunity for democratic reform and improve-
ments in human rights throughout the world;
Whereas the government and citizens of the United States
view positively recent improvements in resolving POW/
MIA cases by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and wish
to promote even greater openness in that country;
Whereas recent economic reforms and initiatives undertaken
by the Vietnamese Government can best be encouraged
and built upon through political liberalization;
Whereas the interests of the United States and the people of
Vietnam, and the international community would best be
• HCON 152 IH
served by having a friendly and democratic government
in Vietnam;
Whereas the United States currently has no program to sup-
port political reform in Vietnam; and
Whereas greater respect for internationally recognized human
rights and a peaceful transition to democracy in Vietnam
would greatly reduce the threat to the stability of South-
east Asia, allow for the rapid resolution of the POW/MIA
issue, and enable the creation of a free-market economy
in Vietnam: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the United States should support the proc-
ess of nonviolent democratic reform in Vietnam;
(2) the Secretary of State should declare Unit-
ed States support for the democratization of Viet-
nam and reaffirm that measurable progress on the
MIA/POW issue is critical to normalizing economic
and diplomatic relations with the United States;
(3) the Administration should take the lead in
mobilizing the United Nations, ASEAN members,
human rights organizations, and the various other
interest groups to work toward the common goal of
promoting basic human rights, the rule of law, and
free and democratic elections in Vietnam; and
(4) the United States should increase its sup-
port for Voice of America programming in Vietnam.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 153
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the President of the
Russian Federation, Boris Yeltsin.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 23, 1993
Mr. SOLOMON (for himself and Mr. GILMAN) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the
President of the Russian Federation, Boris Yeltsin.
Whereas the United States strongly supports the principle of
democracy and supports the forces of democracy through-
out the world;
Whereas the Russian people, in their 1,000 year history, have
never had an opportunity to elect a truly representative
parliament in free and fair elections;
Whereas the members of the current parliament of the Rus-
sian Federation, known as the Congress of People’s Dep-
uties, were elected under the auspices of a constitution
imposed on the peoples of the Russian Federation by the
dictatorship of the Soviet Communist Party;
•HCON 153 IH
Whereas a majority of those voting in the April 1993 referen-
dum voiced their desire for early elections for a new legis-
lature for the Russian Federation;
Whereas the President of the Russian Federation, Boris
Yeltsin, was duly elected to that office in a free, fair, and
competitive vote held in June 1991;
Whereas a majority of those voting in the April 1993 referen-
dum voiced their support for President Yeltsin and his
policies, meant to establish truly democratic government
in the Russian Federation; and
Whereas the current political and constitutional impasse in
the Russian Federation has brought the country to a
state of deep crisis and imperils that process of demo-
cratic reform: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizing the democratic intent of the ac-
tions taken by President Yeltsin on September 21,
1993, supports his insistence on free and fair elec-
tions to allow the peoples of the Russian Federation
the opportunity to elect a truly representative legis-
lature;
(2) applauds President Clinton for voicing his
firm support for the President of the Russian Fed-
eration;
(3) fully expects that the President of the Rus-
sian Federation will ensure that elections are held as
planned by December 1993; and
•HCON 153 IH
(4) calls upon the President of the United
States, the Secretary General of the United Nations,
and the community of nations to offer assistance in
facilitating the electoral process in the Russian Fed-
eration.
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•HCON 157 IH
allied bombers and improve the performance of allied
fighters;
Whereas Jimmy Doolittle helped found and organize the civil-
ian Air Force Association to champion the cause of es-
tablishing a coequal and autonomous Air Force, a goal
that was realized on September 18, 1947;
Whereas Jimmy Doolittle distinguished himself in academia
and industry, becoming one of the first Ph.D.s in aero-
nautics and serving on numerous boards, advisory com-
mittees, and serving as president of the Institute of Aero-
nautics, as a special assistant to the Air Force Chief of
Staff and as Chairman of the National Advisory Commit-
tee for Aeronautics, the forerunner of the National Aero-
nautics and Space Administration;
Whereas Jimmy Doolittle made personal and heroic contribu-
tions to the allied victory in World War II, by helping
with the conversion of automobile plants to airplane parts
manufacturing plants; by leading a squadron of B–25
bombers, which launched from the deck of the aircraft
carrier Hornet, on a daring April 18, 1942, raid of the
Japanese mainland, the success of which boosted allied
morale and shattered Japan’s sense of invulnerability at
a critical time in the war; and by commanding the 12th
Air Force, the North African Strategic Air Forces, the
15th Air Force, and the 8th Air Force; and
Whereas Jimmy Doolittle has been duly honored by this Na-
tion with numerous awards, including its highest award,
the Medal of Honor, for personal valor and intrepidity at
an extreme hazard to life during the 1942 raid on Japan,
other decorations for wartime contributions, including the
Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, and Air
Medal, among others, as well as being recognized with a
IV
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 156
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the coverage of members of
Congress under health care reform legislation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 28, 1993
Mr. BARCA of Wisconsin submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on House Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the coverage
of members of Congress under health care reform legislation.
Whereas Congress is expected to consider health care reform
legislation in the near future that would offer a standard
benefit package with several different options for the de-
livery of these benefits;
Whereas the standard benefits offered under all plans will be
the same, and quality standards will apply to all plans;
Whereas consumers will have the ability to choose a plan on
an annual basis, and will have access to full information
about all plans so that they may make their choice based
on the quality of plans and consumer satisfaction of
plans; and
•HCON 156 IH
Whereas members of Congress should be treated the same
and afforded the same choices as every American in the
health care system: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that any
health care reform legislation approved by Congress
should provide health care plans of comparable high qual-
ity and that members of Congress should participate on
an equal basis with all other Americans in the health care
system that results from health care reform legislation.
Æ
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Union Calendar No. 111 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1141 
[Report No. 112–167] 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasi-
bility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on 
Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of 
the National Park System. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2011 
Mr. SABLAN (for himself, Mr. AUSTRIA, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, 
Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Ms. BORDALLO) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
JULY 20, 2011 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union 
and ordered to be printed 
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A BILL 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suit-
ability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, 
and limestone forest sites on Rota, Commonwealth of 
the Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National 
Park System. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act’’. 
(b) FINDINGS.—Congress finds as follows: 
(1) The island of Rota was the only major is-
land in the Mariana Islands to be spared the de-
struction and large scale land use changes brought 
about by World War II. 
(2) The island of Rota has been described by 
professional archeologists as having the most numer-
ous, most intact, and generally the most unique pre-
historic sites of any of the islands of the Mariana 
Archipelago. 
(3) The island of Rota contains remaining ex-
amples of what is known as the Latte Phase of the 
cultural tradition of the indigenous Chamorro people 
of the Mariana Islands. Latte stone houses are rem-
nants of the ancient Chamorro culture. 
(4) Four prehistoric sites are listed on the Na-
tional Register of Historic Places: Monchon Archeo-
logical District (also known locally as Monchon 
Latte Stone Village), Taga Latte Stone Quarry, the 
Dugi Archeological Site that contains, latte stone 
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1985 promotion to four star general by President Ronald
Reagan, and the bestowal of the Medal of Freedom by
President Bush in 1989: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress expresses the thanks of
a grateful Nation in memory of General James H.
‘‘Jimmy’’ Doolittle, hero, aviation pioneer, scientist, and
patriot, for his lifetime of service and his willingness to
make the ultimate sacrifice for duty, honor, and country.
Æ
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 157
Expressing the sense of the Congress commemorating the heroism and lifetime
achievements of the late General James H. ‘‘Jimmy’’ Doolittle, who
died on September 27, 1993.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress commemorating the
heroism and lifetime achievements of the late General
James H. ‘‘Jimmy’’ Doolittle, who died on September
27, 1993.
Whereas Jimmy Doolittle made pioneering contributions to
the field of aviation, setting early records for speed and
distance and developing ground-breaking methods for fly-
ing aircraft by instruments;
Whereas Jimmy Doolittle advanced the Nation’s ability to de-
fend itself using airpower through his experimental
flights designed to simulate air combat maneuvers and
his work with the Shell Oil Company in developing the
higher octane fuel that eventually extended the range of
I 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1143 
To amend title 46, United States Code, to require delivery by United States 
mail of any transportation security card issued to an individual who 
resides in a remote location. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2011 
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security 
A BILL 
To amend title 46, United States Code, to require delivery 
by United States mail of any transportation security 
card issued to an individual who resides in a remote 
location. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘TWIC Delivery Act 
of 2011’’. 
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‘‘(c) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.—Sub-
section (a) shall not apply to a member of the armed 
forces or civilian employee of the Department of Defense 
whose death or wound as described in subsection (b) is 
the result of the misconduct of the member or employee, 
as determined by the Secretary of Defense. 
‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
‘‘(1) The term ‘armed forces’ does not include 
the Coast Guard. 
‘‘(2) The term ‘combat zone’ means a combat 
operation or combat zone designated by the Sec-
retary of Defense.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting 
after the item relating to section 1032 the following new 
item: 
‘‘1032a. Treatment of members of the armed forces and civilian employees of 
the Department of Defense killed or wounded in attacks di-
rected at members or employees outside of a combat zone.’’. 
(c) RETROACTIVE APPLICATION TO CERTAIN EAR-
LIER ATTACKS ON MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OR 
DOD CIVILIANS.— 
(1) COVERED ATTACKS.—Section 1032a of title 
10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), 
shall apply to the following: 
(A) The attack that occurred at Fort 
Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009. 
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(B) The attack that occurred at a recruit-
ing station in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 
1, 2009. 
(C) The attack that occurred at the 
Frankfurt Airport, Germany, on March 2, 
2011. 
(2) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 60 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of Defense shall notify all members of the 
Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Depart-
ment of Defense who were wounded in the attacks 
specified in paragraph (1) and the next-of-kin of 
members and civilian employees who were killed in 
such attacks of the availability of benefits as a result 
of the enactment of section 1032a of title 10, United 
States Code. 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 158
Recognizing the International Rescue Committee, on the occasion of the
60th anniversary of the founding, for its great humanitarian endeavors.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 5, 1993
Mr. LANTOS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the International Rescue Committee, on the oc-
casion of the 60th anniversary of the founding, for its
great humanitarian endeavors.
Whereas the International Rescue Committee, which this year
is marking the 60th anniversary of its founding, is a bea-
con of hope for the world’s refugees, displaced by war,
civil insurrection, ethnic conflict, political and religious
persecution, and famine;
Whereas in crisis after crisis—in Europe, Central America,
Africa, and Asia—the field staff of the International Res-
cue Committee is often the first relief support on site to
ease the suffering of refugees by stabilizing health condi-
tions with critically needed sanitation, health care, and
medical assistance;
•HCON 158 IH
Whereas the programs of the International Rescue Commit-
tee are also concerned with improving the quality of life
for refugees by preparing them for a productive future
through educating children and building new skills among
adults;
Whereas often and whenever possible, programs implemented
by the International Rescue Committee are ultimately
turned over to the refugees themselves after they have
been well trained by International Rescue Committee
staff and volunteers;
Whereas the International Rescue Committee was founded in
1933 as a nonsectarian response to the increasing hor-
rors of Nazi Germany;
Whereas as the need for humanitarian assistance expanded,
so has the International Rescue Committee’s commitment
to refugees;
Whereas throughout the world, from Bosnia to Somalia, from
Cambodia to El Salvador, the International Rescue Com-
mittee continues to aid refugees with medical assistance,
shelter, food, and skills-training;
Whereas the International Rescue Committee also helps in re-
patriation or resettlement to assist refugees in starting
their life anew;
Whereas in its 60 years of service, the International Rescue
Committee has not only provided for victims of brutality
and for those suffering from natural disasters with serv-
ices essential for survival and the means to rebuild their
lives, but also has given them reason to have renewed op-
timism in the compassion and goodwill of their fellow
human beings; and
•HCON 158 IH
Whereas October 15, 1993, the 60th anniversary of the
founding of the International Rescue Committee, is an
appropriate day on which to give recognition to the Inter-
national Rescue Committee for its great humanitarian
endeavors: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That on the occasion of the 60th anniversary
of the founding of the International Rescue Committee,
the Congress hereby recognizes the International Rescue
Committee for its great humanitarian endeavors.
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