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520 ingested resolutions from United States in 1993. Walk years back as far as this source still publishes.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 196 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress that U.S. assistance to Algeria should be terminated unless its military backed government proceeds towards democratization.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Calls for: (1) the President to actively encourage unconditional negotiations between the Higher State Council of Algeria and all political parties committed to multi-party democracy, including those who won parliamentary seats in the first round elections in December 1991; and (2) suspension of U.S. assistance to the military-backed government of Algeria and U.S. opposition to all loans to Algeria from international lending institutions unless and until the President certifies that the Higher State Council is making significant progress toward the restoration of a democratic process in Algeria.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 195 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress that the government should require that all tax benefits or other subsidies afforded to businesses operating in the United States as part of health care reform should be used for investment and job creation within the borders of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses the sense of the Congress that all government health care tax benefits or subsidies provided in the context of health care reform to businesses operating in the United States be in a form, such as an investment tax credit, that will ensure that the benefits or subsidies are directed toward investment in the United States to promote job creation and the competitiveness of United States industry and agriculture.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 193 (103rd)open

To express the sense of the Congress regarding negotiations objectives for the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT).

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President shall not enter into any trade agreement requiring changes in U.S. antidumping laws which would reduce their effectiveness as a remedy against injurious dumped imports; (2) the U.S. Government shall not condone distorting subsidies by foreign governments, including development subsidies, that cause material injury to U.S. industries; and (3) the United States not enter into any trade agreement on dispute settlement contained in the Draft Final Act embodying the Results of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations (Negotiations) of December 21, 1991, unless, with respect to the review of countervailing duty and antidumping duty actions taken by General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) members, the settlement mechanisms and procedures shall not allow specified review actions. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the principal U.S. negotiating objective regarding situations of global structural excess capacity is to negotiate multilateral rules to permit rapid realignment of capacity to demand. Urges the President to review antidumping duty provisions contained in the Negotiations and to seek changes in such provisions that are necessary to maintain the effectiveness of U.S. antidumping laws, including, but not limited to, changes proposed by the United States in December 1992, any changes needed to clarify the right to cumulate and cross-cumulate imports under investigation, and the prohibition of procedures to sunset dumping and countervailing duty orders.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 188 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress that a dramatic new direction in Federal Government energy research, development, demonstration and commercialization funding priorities should be adopted to improve environmental protection, create new jobs, enhance United States competitiveness, and reduce the trade deficit.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 2025

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the national policy of the United States should be to: (1) increase energy efficiency, as specified; (2) increase renewable energy technologies to 20 percent of the overall national energy mix by 2010; and (3) achieve these goals by adopting a specified national strategy.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 194 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress that any comprehensive health care reform legislation that is enacted should require a Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress to wait for a period equal to a national average waiting period before receiving a health care service.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2026

Declares that any comprehensive health care reform legislation that is enacted should require: (1) a national board to calculate the average period of time that an individual in the United States must wait to receive each health care service; and (2) a Member of Congress to wait the same period before receiving such service.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 192 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to information on AIDS and HIV infections, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2026

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) all States should provide quality education in school sex education programs respecting acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections; (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Surgeon General should develop guidelines for prevention of such infections and distribute them for parents and their children; (3) the television and motion picture industry should encourage the use of condoms in movies, television shows, and public service announcements; (4) advertisements for condoms should be encouraged; and (5) the National Commission on AIDS should be reinstituted.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 191 (103rd)referred

To urge the Secretary of State to actively engage in negotiations with the signatories of the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees to establish international first safe haven procedures for aliens claiming political asylum.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of State should negotiate with the signatories of the United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees to establish uniform international procedures limiting asylum requests to the first nation a refugee passes through that is a signatory to the Convention.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 189 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress that every effort should be made to avert a humanitarian disaster in Bosnia-Herzegovina and the other former Yugoslav republics during the winter of 1993-1994.

United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2025

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States and the international community should ensure that the people of Bosnia-Herzegovina have adequate medical supplies, food, and other humanitarian assistance during the winter of 1993-1994; (2) the United States should support preparations to facilitate a relief effort in order to prevent a possible humanitarian disaster; (3) all parties should cooperate with the provision of humanitarian assistance to those in need throughout the former Yugoslav republics, especially Bosnia-Herzegovina; (4) the United States should provide similar assistance to the peoples endangered this winter throughout the former Yugoslav republics, especially Macedonia; and (5) the United States should expend appropriated funds for such purposes as expeditiously as possible.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 323 (103rd)passed

Relating to the treatment of Hugo Princz, a United States citizen, by the Federal Republic of Germany.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and Secretary of State should: (1) raise the matter of Hugo Princz (a U.S. citizen who was liberated by U.S. armed forces at the close of World War II and whose application for reparations from the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) as a "survivor" was rejected) with the FRG, including the Chancellor and Foreign Minister, and ensure that this matter will be expeditiously resolved and that fair reparations will be provided to Princz; and (2) state that the United States will not countenance the continued discriminatory treatment of Princz.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 321 (103rd)open

Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3167) to extend the emergency unemployment compensation program, to establish a system of worker profiling, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3167 (extending the emergency unemployment compensation program and establishing a system of worker profiling).

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 322 (103rd)passed

Agreeing to the request of the Senate for a conference on the bill (H.R. 1025) to provide for a waiting period before the purchase of a handgun, and for the establishment of a national instant criminal background check system to be contacted by firearms dealers before the transfer of any firearms; and waiving a requirement of clause 4(b) of rule XI with respect to the consideration of a resolution reported from the Committee on Rules on the legislative day of November 22, 1993, providing for the consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany that bill.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Provides for taking H.R. 1025 (Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act) from the Speaker's table, disagreeing to the Senate amendment thereto, and agreeing to the request of the Senate for a conference thereon. Waives provisions of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives that require a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to a resolution reported from such Committee on November 22, 1993, providing for the consideration or disposition of a conference report on H.R. 1025.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 186 (103rd)referred

In support of the United Nations Security General's current efforts regarding Cyprus.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses continued support for the United Nations Secretary General's current efforts regarding Cyprus. Calls on the Republic of Turkey to support the Secretary General's package of confidence-building measures and to take necessary steps to help resolve the Cyprus problem. Encourages the Turkish Cypriot community to accept the package. Agrees that the Secretary General should invite the Security Council to consider alternative ways to promote the effective implementation of its many resolutions on Cyprus if current efforts do not succeed soon. Declares that the Congress: (1) is aware that the Security Council's adoption of sanctions under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter may be the only alternative available to compel compliance with the dictates of the international community regarding Cyprus; and (2) will encourage the executive branch to support those sanctions if necessary to resolve the conflict.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 187 (103rd)referred

Relating to the December 1993 presidential election in Gabon.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Urges the Government of Gabon and incumbent President Omar Bongo to honor the pledge to adhere to international law by allowing a free and fair presidential election in Gabon in December 1993. Calls upon the President to continue to urge all parties in Gabon to help fulfill that pledge and encourage U.S. allies to do the same. Pledges to condemn any and all reversals in the process of democratization in Gabon.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 319 (103rd)open

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for a voluntary system of spending limits and benefits for congressional election campaigns, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3 (amending the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for a voluntary system of spending limits and benefits for congressional election campaigns).

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 185 (103rd)open

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Canadian quota regime on chicken imports should be removed as part of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations and that the imposition of quotas by Canada on United States processed chicken violates Article XI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) as part of the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations, negotiate a tariff-rate quota to replace Canada's chicken supply management system, as well as the elimination of processed chicken from Canada's Import Control List; (2) insist under such quota that the amount of chicken determined to be within quota be based on the total amount of chicken imported into Canada in 1993 through both global and supplemental import quotas; (3) seek the elimination or, at the minimum, phase-out of new duties imposed by Canada on chicken imports in accordance with the United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement; and (4) oppose any Canadian activity which results in lost sales for U.S. chicken exporters and restricts U.S. access to Canadian markets.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 318 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that, by January 1, 1998, States should eliminate the use of cash for payment of welfare benefits.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, by January 1, 1998, States should eliminate the use of cash for payment of AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children), and instead provide AFDC through an electronic transfer of funds into an account accessible to the AFDC recipient only through a State issued debit card with photo ID.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 183 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the impeded delivery of natural gas for heating to the civilian population of Bosnia-Herzegovina.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should seek a decision by the United Nations to immediately and completely cut off the delivery of natural gas to Serbia; and (2) such cutoff should continue until the regular and unimpeded flow of natural gas to Sarajevo and other areas of Bosnia-Herzegovina is fully restored.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 184 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Trade Representative should establish a new position of Assistant United States Trade Representative for Small Business.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States Trade Representative (USTR) should establish a new position of Assistant USTR for Small Business to promote exports by small businesses and to remove foreign impediments to such exports.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 315 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that previously authorized construction to improve medical facilities administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should not be delayed by the national health care reform debate.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that construction on projects to build, renovate, or otherwise improve Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities should not be delayed during the current national health reform debate if such projects have already been authorized by the Congress.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 314 (103rd)passed

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3351) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow grants for the purpose of developing alternative methods of punishment for young offenders to traditional forms of incarceration and probation.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3351 (amending the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to allow grants for developing alternative methods of punishment for young offenders to traditional forms of incarceration and probation).

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 182 (103rd)referred

Concerning United States interdiction of Haitian vessels and individuals.

United States · United States Congress · 2 June 2021

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Haitians interdicted at sea should not be returned to Haiti without a determination of their fear of persecution in Haiti; and (2) any person with a credible fear of persecution should be paroled into the United States for the purpose of applying for political asylum.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 181 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress that leaders in the Middle East should consider establishing a Conference on Security and Cooperation in the Middle East.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) it should be U.S. policy to encourage leaders in the Middle East to consider establishing a Conference on Security and Cooperation in the Middle East, modeled on the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; and (2) the U.S. Government should consult with the interested parties, including the Government of the Russian Federation, to explore the possibilities for its establishment.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 180 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the South Pacific region.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 2025

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) it is in the national interest for the United States to remain actively engaged in the South Pacific region as a means of supporting important U.S. commercial and strategic interests and to encourage the consolidation of democratic values; and (2) notwithstanding current fiscal constraints, the executive branch, particularly the Department of State, should work actively with the Congress to at least maintain (and, if possible, increase) foreign assistance provided to the region and to encourage the active participation in the region of other international donors. Declares that the United States: (1) should encourage economic, trade, and investment relationships with the countries of the South Pacific; (2) should seek to maintain its diplomatic presence in the South Pacific region; (3) has interests in preserving the natural resources and biodiversity of the region and is uniquely positioned to promote sustainable development; (4) should cooperate closely with regional governments to strengthen sustainable management principles and practices as they apply to the region's fisheries resources; (5) should avail itself of the opportunity for contact with leaders of all South Pacific countries through regular ministerial/cabinet level meetings; and (6) should take an active interest in the proposed Joint Declaration of Cooperation between the United States and certain Pacific Island governments.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 305 (103rd)passed

Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2401) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1994 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 1994, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2401 (Department of Defense authorization of appropriations).

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 309 (103rd)referred

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a two-thirds, rollcall vote to increase the statutory limit on the public debt.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Amends rule XLIX of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to pass or adopt any bill, joint resolution, or conference report thereon increasing the statutory limit on the public debt except by an affirmative two-thirds roll call vote. Authorizes the House to waive these provisions for any fiscal year during which a declaration of war is in effect.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 310 (103rd)referred

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a 5-day waiting period before floor action on legislation, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to change the waiting period from three to five calendar days before the House can consider a measure or matter reported from any committee, a general appropriation bill, or a conference report. Repeals provisions making the waiting period for consideration of a conference report inapplicable during the last six days of a congressional session. Prohibits the Committee on Rules from reporting any rule or order that waives provisions of this Act by a vote of less than two-thirds of the Members present.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 179 (103rd)open

Concerning the case of Joseph Occhipinti.

United States · United States Congress · 2 June 2021

Requires the Attorney General to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate all allegations of a drug cartel inspired conspiracy against a named individual and to determine whether or not such individual's conviction was justified or if there was perjured testimony, organized crime coercion of witnesses, and possible prosecutorial misconduct. States that the President should grant the individual a full and complete pardon and restore him to his position within the Immigration and Naturalization Service if the investigation finds that he was unjustly convicted.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 303 (103rd)passed

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 322) to modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 322 (modifying the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation by mining claims).

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 300 (103rd)referred

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3266) to provide for automatic downward adjustments in the discretionary spending limits for fiscal year 1994 set forth in the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 equal to the amount of rescissions contained in this Act.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3266 (providing for automatic downward adjustments in the discretionary spending limits for FY 1994).

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 177 (103rd)referred

Calling for the United States to amend the London Convention to ban the ocean dumping of low-level radioactive waste, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) seek an international agreement to ban the deliberate ocean dumping of low-level radioactive waste and encourage a periodic international scientific review of the environmental impacts of such dumping; and (2) urge all nations to comply with existing and future international agreements prohibiting the deliberate ocean dumping of low- and high-level radioactive waste.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 294 (103rd)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the situation in Burundi.

United States · United States Congress · 7 February 2024

Condemns the attempted coup d'etat in Burundi and the murder of President Ndadaye and his cabinet ministers. Calls for the installation of the democratically elected government in Burundi. Commends: (1) the people of Burundi for their commitment to democracy; and (2) the Clinton administration and the international community for the prompt condemnation of the October 21, 1993, attempted coup. Urges: (1) the people of Burundi to help end the ethnic violence; (2) the military authorities to restore law and order and hand over power to the democratically elected civilian government; (3) the Organization of African Unity (OAU) to assist in restoring democracy and ending the ethnic stife in Burundi; and (4) the international community to assist the OAU in such efforts and to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Burundi. Encourages the people of Burundi to continue their commitment to ethnic reconciliation and democracy.

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