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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 237 (106th)open

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations should hold hearings and the Senate should act on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Senate Foreign Relations Committee should hold hearings on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW); and (2) the Senate should act on CEDAW by March 8, 2000, International Women's Day.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 241 (106th)passed

A resolution to direct the Senate Commission on Art to recommend to the Senate two outstanding individuals whose paintings shall be placed in two of the remaining unfilled spaces in the Senate reception room.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2018

Directs the Senate Commission on Art to select two outstanding former Senators, now deceased, whose paintings shall be placed in two of the remaining unfilled spaces in the Senate reception room, upon approval by the Senate.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 234 (106th)passed

A resolution recognizing the contribution of older persons to their communities and commending the work of organizations that participate in programs assisting older persons and that promote the goals of the International Year of Older Persons.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2018

Declares that the Senate: (1) recognizes the contribution of older persons to their communities; and (2) commends the work of organizations that participate in programs assisting older persons and that promote the goals of the International Year of Older Persons.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 233 (106th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the urgent need for the department of Agriculture to resolve certain Montana civil rights discrimination cases.

United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2025

Expresses the sense of the Senate that, not later than March 1, 2000, the Secretary of Agriculture should resolve, or take other action to resolve, all pending cases of alleged civil rights discrimination by the Department of Agriculture against agricultural producers located in Montana.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 76 (106th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the state of Chiapas, Mexico and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should: (1) take effective measures to ensure that U.S. assistance and exports of equipment to Mexican security forces are used primarily for counter-narcotics purposes and are not provided to units that have been implicated in human rights violations, unless the Government of Mexico (the Government) is taking effective measures to bring the individuals responsible to justice; (2) encourage the Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN) and the Government to take steps to create conditions for good faith negotiations that address the social, economic, and political causes of the conflict in Chiapas, to achieve a peaceful and lasting resolution of the conflict, and to vigorously pursue such negotiations; (3) commend the Government for its renewed commitment to negotiations and for establishing a date for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Mexico to discuss human rights concerns; (4) give a higher priority in discussions with the Government to criminal justice reforms that protect human rights; and (5) urge the Government to implement the recommendations of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 398 (106th)open

United States Training on and Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Resolution

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 2025

United States Training on and Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Resolution - Calls upon the President: (1) to provide for appropriate training and materials to all Foreign Service officers, officials of the Department of State, and any other executive branch employee involved in responding to issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide by familiarizing them with the U.S. record relating to the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of the failure to enforce the judgments of the Turkish courts against the responsible officials; and (2) in his annual message commemorating the Armenian Genocide issued on or about April 24, to characterize the systematic and deliberate annihilation of 1.5 million Armenians as genocide and to recall the proud history of U.S. intervention in opposition to the Armenian Genocide.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 399 (106th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to violence within our schools and the initiatives within States and localities to address this epidemic.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2025

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress: (1) commends States and localities, and in particular the Decatur School Board, in their efforts to combat school-based violence, including qualified zero-tolerance policies for violent actions; and (2) urges continued diligence in efforts to create a safe learning environment for our Nation's youth.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 400 (106th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Earth Day.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 2026

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Earth Day should be officially established to draw attention to the impact of human activity on the natural environment, alert the world to environmental threats to human health and well-being, and advocate personal actions and public policies to promote and preserve a healthy, diverse, resilient, and productive world for our children.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 397 (106th)referred

Commending the submarine force of the United States Navy on the 100th anniversary of the force.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025

Commends the past and present personnel of the submarine force of the U.S. Navy for their technical excellence, accomplishments, professionalism, and sacrifices. Congratulates them for the 100 years of exemplary service that they have provided the United States. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, in the next millennium, the submarine force should continue to constitute an integral part of the Navy, and to carry out missions that are key to maintaining the Nation's freedom and security as the superior submarine force in the world.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 392 (106th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2025

Pays tribute to the citizens of the United States who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, and the members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. Urges the President to take more active steps: (1) to inform the American public of the existence of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day; and (2) to ensure that the U.S. flag is flown at half-staff.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 387 (106th)passed

Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1180) to amend the Social Security Act to expand the availability of health care coverage for working individuals with disabilities, to establish a Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program in the Social Security Administration to provide such individuals with meaningful opportunities to work, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 1180 (health care coverage and meaningful work opportunities for working individuals with disabilities).

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 393 (106th)passed

Returning to the Senate the bill S. 4.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Returns to the Senate S. 4 (Soldiers', Sailors', Airmen's, and Marines' Bill of Rights) because, in the opinion of the House of Representatives, it contravenes the Constitution and infringes upon the privileges of the House.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 385 (106th)passed

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 82) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2000, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 83) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2000, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Sets forth the rule (closed) for the consideration of H.J. Res. 82 (continuing appropriations for FY 2000).

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 394 (106th)passed

Returning to the Senate the bill S. 1232.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Returns to the Senate S. 1232 (Federal erroneous retirement coverage corrections) because, in the opinion of the House of Representatives, it contravenes the Constitution and infringes upon the privileges of the House.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 386 (106th)passed

Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3194) making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3194 (District of Columbia appropriations).

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 238 (106th)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding a peaceful resolution of the conflict in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 January 2025

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of State should: (1) take effective measures to ensure that U.S. assistance and exports of equipment to Mexican security forces are used primarily for counter-narcotics purposes and are not provided to units that have been implicated in human rights violations, unless the Government of Mexico (the Government) is taking effective measures to bring the individuals responsible to justice; (2) encourage the Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN) and the Government to take steps to create conditions for good faith negotiations that address the social, economic, and political causes of the conflict in Chiapas, to achieve a peaceful and lasting resolution of the conflict, and to vigorously pursue such negotiations; (3) commend the Government for its renewed commitment to negotiations and for establishing a date for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Mexico to discuss human rights concerns; (4) give a higher priority in discussions with the Government to criminal justice reforms that protect human rights; and (5) urge the Government to implement the recommendations of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 236 (106th)open

Correcting the enrollment of H.R. 1180.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1180 (health care coverage and meaningful work opportunities for working individuals with disabilities).

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 237 (106th)open

Expressing the sense of the Congress that a portion of the budget surplus should be used to fulfill moral and legal responsibilities of the United States by ensuring proper payment and management of all federally held tribal trust fund accounts and individual Indian money accounts.

United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025

Expresses the sense of the Congress that a portion of the budget surplus should be used to fulfill the moral and legal responsibilities of the United States by ensuring proper payment and management of all federally held tribal trust fund accounts and individual Indian money accounts.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 75 (106th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the strong opposition of Congress to the continued egregious violations of human rights and the lack of progress toward the establishment of democracy and the rule of law in Belarus and calling on President Alexander Lukashenka to engage in negotiations with the representatives of the opposition and to restore the constitutional rights of the Belarusian people.

United States · United States Congress · 14 January 2025

Condemns: (1) the current Belarusian regime; and (2) the arrests of Anatoly Lebedko, Nikolay Statkevich, and Valery Shchukin. Declares that Congress is gravely concerned about the disappearances of Viktor Gonchar, Yuri Krasovsky, Yuri Zakharenka, Tamara Vinnikova, and other members of the opposition. Calls for: (1) immediate dialogue between President Lukashenka and the Consultative Council of Belarusian opposition and the restoration of a civilian, democratically elected government in Belarus; and (2) a duly constituted national legislature, the rule of law, and an independent judiciary. Urges President Lukashenka to: (1) respect the human rights of all Belarusian citizens, including those members of the opposition who are currently being illegally detained in violation of their constitutional rights; and (2) make good on his promise to hold free parliamentary elections in 2000. Expresses support for the appeal by the Consultative Council of Belarusian opposition parties to the Government of Russia, the State Duma, and the Federation Council for a cessation of support for Lukashenka's regime. Calls on: (1) the international community to support the opposition by continuing to meet with the legitimately elected parliament; and (2) the President of the United States to continue to fund travel to the United States by the Belarusian opposition figures, to provide funding for the nongovernmental organizations in Belarus, and to support information flows into Belarus.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 383 (106th)open

Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Waives provisions of rule XIII 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 resolutions reported by such Committee on or before November 18, 1999, to provide for the consideration or disposition of either of the following measures: (1) a bill or joint resolution making continuing appropriations for FY 2000; or (2) legislation making general appropriations for such fiscal year.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 382 (106th)open

Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Makes it in order at any time on November 18, 1999, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 388 (106th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to government discrimination in Germany based on religion or belief.

United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025

Urges the Government of Germany to: (1) uphold its commitments to take effective measures to prevent and eliminate discrimination against individuals or communities on the grounds of religion or belief' and to foster a climate of mutual tolerance and respect between believers of different communities as required by the Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe's Vienna Concluding Document of 1989; and (2) enter into a constructive dialogue with minority groups subject to government discrimination based on religion or belief. Declares that the House of Representatives continues to hold the Government of Germany responsible for protecting the right of freedom of religion or belief of U.S. citizens who are living, performing, doing business, or traveling in Germany. Calls upon the President to assert the concern of the U.S. Government to the Government of Germany regarding government discrimination in Germany.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 390 (106th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the peace process in Angola.

United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025

Supports: (1) the people of Angola in their re-commitment to national dialog in pursuit of peace; and (2) efforts to establish a nonpartisan Angolan Institute for Peace and Development. Affirms U.S. support for Angolan peace through continued direct engagement in the United States-Angola Bilateral Consultative Commission. Urges: (1) the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) to suspend hostilities and to pledge to fulfill its commitments under the Lusaka Protocol, and the Angolan Government to suspend hostilities; (2) the United Nations (UN) to swiftly reestablish its presence in Angola under its new mandate to promote human rights protection and humanitarian action; (3) the warring parties immediately to establish peace corridors to facilitate the movement of humanitarian assistance to feed the more than 1 million internally displaced Angolan people; and (4) the United States to support financially and diplomatically the efforts of the UN Committee on Sanctions to identify and rein in all violators of sanctions against diamond and arms sales. Calls upon: (1) the international community to remain actively engaged in support of national reconciliation, removal of land mines, economic development, and democratization in Angola; (2) the Angolan Government to continue to implement elements of the Lusaka Protocol aimed at accelerating the democratic transition; (3) all parties to recognize and support the broadening and the implementation of the movement for peace which is emerging from religious and civil society organizations in Angola; and (4) the UN to work with the Southern Africa Development Community to develop a monitoring regime to interdict all supplies to UNITA and restrict illegal arms and diamond trafficking.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 384 (106th)referred

Calling on the United States Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky to make the issue of runaway film production and cultural content restrictions an issue at the World Trade Organization talks in Seattle.

United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025

Calls upon the United States Trade Representative: (1) to consider the issues of runaway film production and market access for American-filmed entertainment as part of the discussion at the World Trade Organization (WTO) talks in Seattle; (2) to ensure that the United States enters into discussions with its trading partners and take steps to address issues that threaten employment and trade in the film industry; and (3) as a top U.S. priority at the WTO talks in Seattle, to make effective use of trade agreements to liberalize cultural content restrictions while addressing countries' cultural content and cultural sovereignty concerns.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 232 (106th)open

Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the safety and well-being of United States citizens injured while traveling in Mexico.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Expresses the sense of Congress that, in order to protect the safety and well-being of United States citizens traveling in Mexico, the President should begin negotiations with the Government of Mexico to establish a humanitarian exemption to Mexican bond requirements, in order to ensure that U.S. citizens injured in Mexico can be immediately transferred to U.S. facilities for necessary medical treatment.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 233 (106th)referred

Urging the President to negotiate a new base rights agreement with the Government of Panama in order for United States Armed Forces to be stationed in Panama after December 31, 1999.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should negotiate a new base rights agreement with the Government of Panama to: (1) permit stationing of U.S. armed forces in Panama beyond December 31, 1999; and (2) ensure that the Panama Canal remains open, secure, and neutral, consistent with the Panama Canal Treaty, the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal, and the resolutions of ratification. Calls for the President to: (1) ensure that U.S. military facilities which could be utilized for stationing of U.S. armed forces shall be fully maintained and secured if the Government of Panama is willing to enter into good faith negotiations for a continued U.S. military presence; and (2) consult with Congress throughout the base rights negotiations.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 379 (106th)referred

Recognizing and commending the personnel of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for their participation and efforts in support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Operation Allied Force in the Balkan region.

United States · United States Congress · 10 February 2026

Commends the men and women of the Air Armament Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, for their contributions to the unqualified success of Operation Allied Force. Recognizes that their efforts helped the National Atlantic Treaty Organization conduct the air war with devastating effect on our adversaries, entirely without American casualties in the air combat operations. Expresses deep gratitude for the sacrifices made by those men and women and their families in their support of American efforts in Operation Allied Force. Commits to maintaining the technological superiority of American air armament as a critical component of our Nation's capability to conduct and prevail in warfare while minimizing casualties.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 377 (106th)referred

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to improve deliberation on proposed Federal private sector mandates.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Amends rule XVIII of the House of Representatives, with regard to deliberation of proposed Federal private sector mandates in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, to repeal the limitation of unfunded mandates to certain Federal intergovernmental mandates, and thus extend the definition of "unfunded mandate" to mean any Federal mandate, including a Federal private sector mandate, the direct costs of which exceed the threshold otherwise specified for a reported bill or joint resolution in provisions of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 380 (106th)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the location and removal of weapons caches placed in the United States by the Russian or Soviet Government.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 2025

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should immediately transmit to Congress a report containing: (1) the President's certification as to whether the U.S. Government has ever requested the Government of Russia to provide information on the specific sites in the United States at which either the Russian or Soviet Government placed weapons or military equipment for use in a possible conflict with the United States; and (2) depending on such certification, either a full accounting of why such a request has not been made or detailed information on when and to whom each such request was transmitted and what information was provided by Russia in response. Calls for the President to provide to Congress a report describing in detail the President's plan to find and remove any military equipment or bombs (such as those identified in the so-called Mitrokhin files) that have been placed by the Russian or Soviet Government on U.S. territory.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 378 (106th)referred

Recognizing the vital importance of hunting as a legitimate tool of wildlife resource management.

United States · United States Congress · 2 January 2025

Recognizes hunting as a legitimate and necessary tool of wildlife resource management. Affirms the vital importance of lawful hunting, regulated by the various State departments in charge of natural resources and the Department of the Interior, in maintaining healthy populations of wildlife. Declares that no Federal law should be passed limiting the taking and consumptive use of wildlife, other than those reasonable laws to ensure the safety of hunters and the continued perpetuation of wildlife itself. Acknowledges exceptions, including laws designed to: (1) protect species that are in danger of extinction; (2) protect species which are not traditionally considered as game or suitable for consumptive use; and (3) ensure that hunting is carried out in a sportsmanlike manner.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 229 (106th)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Congressional Philharmonic Society and its mission of promoting musical excellence throughout the educational system and encouraging people of all ages to commit to the love and expression of musical performance.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Expresses the sense of Congress applauding the U.S. Congressional Philharmonic Society for its choral society and orchestra, and for its promotion of: (1) cultural communication and understanding in performances throughout the District of Columbia, the United States, and the world; and (2) musical excellence at all levels of the educational system.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 230 (106th)open

Expressing the strong opposition of Congress to the continued egregious violations of human rights and the lack of progress toward the establishment of democracy and the rule of law in Belarus and calling on President Alexander Lukashenka to engage in negotiations with the representatives of the opposition and to restore the constitutional rights of the Belarusian people.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2025

Condemns: (1) the current Belarusian regime; and (2) the arrests of Anatoly Lebedko, Nikolay Statkevich, and Valery Shchukin. Declares that Congress is gravely concerned about the disappearances of Viktor Gonchar, Yuri Krasovsky, Yuri Zakharenka, Tamara Vinnikova, and other members of the opposition. Calls for: (1) immediate dialogue between President Lukashenka and the Consultative Council of Belarusian opposition and the restoration of a civilian, democratically elected government in Belarus; and (2) a duly constituted national legislature, the rule of law, and an independent judiciary. Urges President Lukashenka to: (1) respect the human rights of all Belarusian citizens, including those members of the opposition who are currently being illegally detained in violation of their constitutional rights; and (2) make good on his promise to hold free parliamentary elections in 2000. Expresses support for the appeal by the Consultative Council of Belarusian opposition parties to the Government of Russia, the State Duma, and the Federation Council for a cessation of support for Lukashenka's regime. Calls on: (1) the international community to support the opposition by continuing to meet with the legitimately elected parliament; and (2) the President of the United States to continue to fund travel to the United States by the Belarusian opposition figures, to provide funding for the nongovernmental organizations in Belarus, and to support information flows into Belarus.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 228 (106th)referred

Honoring the members of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian employees who served the Nation during the Vietnam era and the families of those individuals who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the world in defense of United States national security interests.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 2026

Honors the service and sacrifice of the members of the armed forces and Federal civilian employees who, during the Vietnam era, served in the Republic of Vietnam and elsewhere in Southeast Asia or otherwise served in support of U.S. operations in Vietnam and in support of U.S. national security interests throughout the world. Recognizes and honors the sacrifice of the families of those individuals who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the world in defense of U.S. national security interests.

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