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United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Calls for a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, January 23, 1979, at 9 o'clock postmeridian to receive communications of the President.
United States · United States Congress · 9 April 1979
Provides for an adjournment of the House and a recess of the Senate from April 10, 1979, to April 23, 1979.
United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1979
Declares it the sense of Congress that the Postmaster General and the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee should give favorable consideration to the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Americans of Italian descent and the 250th anniversary of the birth of Philip Mazzei on December 25, 1980, or as soon as possible thereafter. States that the Postmaster General and the Committee should honor other foreign-born contributors to the revolutionary cause, from countries which have not yet been commemorated, prior to the conclusion of the American Bicentennial celebration in 1983.
United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1979
Provides for an adjournment of the House of Representatives from August 2 to September 5, 1979 and a recess of the Senate from August 3 to September 5, 1979.
United States · United States Congress · 24 July 1979
Reaffirms the support of Congress for the right of political self-determination of the people of Puerto Rico.
United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1979
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should terminate all military training of Iranian personnel pursuant to sales under the Arms Export Control Act.
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1979
Authorizes the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a bust or statue of Martin Luther King, Junior, to be placed in a suitable location in the Capitol. Authorizes appropriations not to exceed $25,000 for such purpose
United States · United States Congress · 23 January 1980
Expresses the sense of the Congress that April 22, 1980, should be observed and celebrated as "Earth Day, 1980."
United States · United States Congress · 15 January 1979
Sets forth the conditions under which the House of Representatives will release to any court in the United States papers and documents of the House which have been subpoenaed as evidence by such a court, and the procedure to be followed by a Member, officer, or employee of the House who has been subpoenaed to appear before a court. Authorizes a subpoenaed Member, officer, or employee of the House to appear before the court after notifying the Speaker. Prohibits the production of the subpoenaed papers at such initial appearance. States that the court will be provided with the requested papers and documents after the subpoenaed Member, officer, or employee has notified the Speaker of the materiality and relevancy of such papers. Directs that under no circumstances shall any minutes or transcripts of executive sessions, or any evidence of witnesses in respect thereto be disclosed or copied.
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1980
Urges: (1) the U.S. Olympic Committee to propose the transfer or cancellation of the 1980 summer Olympic games; (2) the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to adopt such proposal; and (3) the U.S. Olympic committee and other nations' Olympic committees to not participate in such summer games, if the IOC rejects such proposal, and conduct alternative games.
United States · United States Congress · 29 January 1980
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should press for the immediate release of Andrei Sakharov from internal exile. Declares that Congress will continue to raise the issue of Sakharov's treatment until he is accorded his legal rights by the Soviet Union.
United States · United States Congress · 30 January 1980
Expresses appreciation to Canada for: (1) its historic close relations and cooperation with the United States in conducting foreign policy; (2) its support for U.S. efforts to obtain the safe release of the hostages in Iran; and (3) its efforts to protect and arrange the safe departure of certain U.S. citizens from Iran.
United States · United States Congress · 28 February 1980
Expresses the sense of Congress that social security benefits should remain exempt from all taxation.
United States · United States Congress · 7 May 1980
Expresses a congressional tribute to the members of the Armed Forces who participated in the mission to rescue the Americans held hostage in Iran and urges the President to dedicate May 17, 1980, Armed Forces Day, to such military personnel.
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1980
Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the domestic automotive and truck industry. Declares it to be a goal of the United States to achieve technological superiority in the world automobile and truck industry. Advocates changes in economic, fiscal, and import policies in order to create adequate capital and produce a more favorable climate for the domestic automobile and truck industry.
United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1980
Reaffirms congressional support for full implementation of the Helsinki Final Act. Expresses the sense of Congress that human rights concerns should be given serious attention at the Madrid meeting to review such Act. Declares that any new measures should be balanced among all sections of the Final Act. Directs the U.S. delegation to seek another review meeting within two years.
United States · United States Congress · 27 August 1980
Urges the peaceful resolution of issues raised by Polish workers in accordance with international agreements. Requests the Polish government to release persons unjustly imprisoned during recent worker unrest. Asks all signatories to observe the Declaration on Principles Guiding Relations between Participating States.
United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1980
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the peaceful resolution of the Polish workers' strike contributes to international peace. Encourages implementation of the strike settlement without outside interference.
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1980
Expresses the sense of Congress that school authorities and college and university administrators should consider strengthening the study of foreign languages and cultures through appropriate actions.
United States · United States Congress · 16 December 1980
Provides for the sine die adjournment of the 96th Congress on December 16, 1980.
United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1979
Allows each Member of the House of Representatives to employ not more than 18 permanent clerks. Exempts from such limitation four employees designated by the Member to the House as falling into one of certain categories of employees. Declares that the total salary payments by a Member from the clerk hire allowance for a monthly pay period shall not exceed one-tenth of the single per annum gross rate of the clerk hire allowance of such Member. Increases the per annum gross rate of clerk hire allowance for each Member by $7,800 for the purpose of employing interns. Allows each Member to reimburse any intern from the allowance for official expenses for transportation expenses not to exceed the actual cost of one round trip between the District of Columbia and the farthest point in the district of the Member.
United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1979
Welcomes Pope John Paul II to the United States.
United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979
Directs the printing, as a House document, of the report on the official visit by the Speaker's United States House of Representatives delegation to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics from April 13 through April 22, 1979. Directs the printing of 2,500 additional copies for the use of the Speaker.
United States · United States Congress · 28 November 1979
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the American people and their representatives are united in their determination and efforts to achieve the immediate, safe, and unconditional release of all U.S. personnel. Calls upon the U.N. Security Council to take all necessary measures to secure the release of all U.S. personnel held hostage in Iran.