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Bill· HRH.R. 4104 (102nd)referred

To prohibit Members of the House of Representatives from making franked mass mailings outside their congressional districts and to prohibit payment from official allowances for mass mailings by Members of the House of Representatives outside their congressional districts.

United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1992

Amends Federal law to prohibit a Member of the House of Representatives from sending any franked mass mailing outside the Member's congressional district. Authorizes a Member of Congress to mail franked mail with a simplified form of address for delivery within his or her congressional district only. (Current law permits such mailings throughout the Member's State.) Prohibits the Committee on House Administration from approving any payment for, and a Member from making any expenditure from, any allowance of the House or any other official funds if any portion is for any cost related to a mass mailing by a Member of the House outside his or her congressional district.

Bill· HRH.R. 4019 (102nd)open

Farm Program Payment Limitations Reform Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 26 November 1991

Farm Program Payment Limitations Reform Act of 1991 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to revise specified farm program payment limitation provisions, including repeal of the 3-entity rule. Expresses the sense of the Congress with regard to budget savings resulting from the implementation of this Act on wheat and feed grain producers, farm conservation, and environmental protection programs (if the deficit reduction provisions of the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990 are changed).

Bill· HRH.R. 3923 (102nd)referred

Small Business Health Care Reform Act of 1991

United States · United States Congress · 25 November 1991

Small Business Health Care Reform Act of 1991 - Title I: Improvements in Health Insurance Affordability for Small Employers - Amends the Internal Revenue code to raise from 25 to 100 percent the deduction allowed to self-employed individuals for health insurance premiums and makes the deduction permanent. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to make grants to up to 15 States for the establishment and operation of small employer health insurance purchasing programs. Permits grant funds to be used to finance administrative costs associated with developing and operating a group purchasing program for small employers. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Improvements in Health Insurance for Small Employers - Amends the Social Security Act to add a new title, Title XXI: Standards for Small Employer Health Insurance and Certification of Managed Care Plans. Directs the Secretary to develop standards concerning requirements for health insurance plans for small employers. Requires such plans to provide for: (1) guaranteed eligibility; (2) guaranteed availability; and (3) guaranteed renewability. Prohibits: (1) an insurer from refusing to renew or terminate a plan, except for nonpayment of premiums, fraud, or failure to maintain minimum participation rates; and (2) for certain services, discrimination based on health status. Sets limits controlling the variation of premium charges permitted among all small employers insured by an insurer. Requires the full disclosure of an insurer's rating practices. Requires a health insurance plan for small employers to offer: (1) both a standard benefit package and basic benefit package; and (2) a managed care option, if the insurer also offers such an option to other employers. Provides, under both the standard and basic package, for coverage of: (1) inpatient and outpatient hospital care; (2) inpatient and outpatient physician services; (3) diagnostic tests; and (4) preventive services. Provides, in addition, under the standard plan: (1) for the coverage of certain mental health care; (2) that, except as specified, there will be no limits on the amount, scope, or duration of benefits, and (3) for specified limits on deductibles, copayment, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket expenses. Provides under the basic plan that: (1) premiums, deductibles, copayments, or other cost-sharing may be imposed; and (2) there shall be an out-of-pocket limit. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an excise tax of 25 percent of gross premiums on the issuer of any health insurance plan to a small employer if the plan does not meet the requirements of title XXI. Sets forth study and reporting requirements. Title III: Improvements in Portability of Private Health Insurance - Imposes an excise tax of $100 per day, with respect to a covered individual, on a group health plan for its failure to provide coverage for a preexisting condition, subject to stated exceptions. Title IV: Health Care Cost Containment - Establishes a Health Care Cost Commission which shall report annually to the President and the Congress on national health care costs. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, under title XXI of the Social Security Act, to establish a process for the certification of managed care plans and of utilization review programs. Sets forth requirements for certification. Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Administrator of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research to develop outcomes research and practice parameters for mental health services, including at least the diagnosis and treatment of childhood attention deficit syndrome disorders and manic depression. Amends Part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to authorize appropriations for research outcomes of health care services and procedures. Mandates development of uniform claims forms for use by beneficiaries and health care providers in submitting claims under group health plans and titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act. Amends the Public Health Service Act to include entities receiving Federal funds under provisions relating to migrant health centers, community health centers, or health services for the homeless, and officers, employees, or contractors of such entities who are licensed health care practitioners, in the coverage of provisions regulating civil actions for injury resulting from medical or related functions against commissioned officers or employees of the Public Health Service. Subrogates to the United States any insurance claim such an entity or person has. Prohibits grants under provisions relating to migrant or community health centers or health services for the homeless unless the applicant has: (1) implemented policies and procedures to assure against malpractice; (2) reviewed the professional credentials, claims history, and other information regarding its licensed health care practitioners; and (3) no history of claims against it under such provisions relating to officers and employees of the Public Health Service, or has cooperated with the Attorney General in defending against such claims and has taken corrective action. Empowers the Attorney General, if certain conditions are met, to determine that an individual practitioner shall not be deemed a Public Health Service employee for purposes of these provisions. Prohibits hospitals from denying admitting privileges to an otherwise qualified health care provider who is an officer, employee, or contractor of such an entity. Title V: Medicare Prevention Benefits - Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for the Aged and Disabled) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish frequency and payment limits for screening for fecal-occult blood tests and screening flexible sigmoidoscopies. Amends part C (Miscellaneous Provisions) of title XVIII to provide coverage for tetanus-diphtheria booster and its administration. Provides Medicare coverage for well-child services which is to include routine office visits, immunizations, laboratory tests, and preventive dental care. Expands the coverage of a screening mammography to provide for one such screening annually for all covered women over age 49. Directs the Secretary to establish and provide for a series of ongoing demonstration projects which provide coverage for specified preventive services, including: (1) glaucoma screening; (2) cholesterol screening; (3) osteoporosis screening and treatment; (4) screening services for pregnant women; (5) assessments for individuals beginning at age 65 or 75; and (6) other appropriate services. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Director of the Office of Technology Assessment to study and report concerning the development of a process for the regular review for the consideration of coverage of preventive services under Medicare.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 246 (102nd)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the relation of trade agreements to health, safety, labor, and environmental laws of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 1991

Calls upon the President, as part of the Uruguay Round General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) talks, to initiate negotiations to make GATT compatible with the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other U.S. health, safety, labor, and environmental laws, including laws to protect the environment outside of the United States. Declares that the Congress will not approve legislation to implement any trade agreement (including the Uruguay Round of the GATT and the U.S.-Mexico Free Trade Agreement) that jeopardizes such laws, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Clean Air Act.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 243 (102nd)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should recognize the concerns of the people of the South Pacific and call upon the Government of France to cease all nuclear testing at Moruroa and Fangataufa Atolls.

United States · United States Congress · 21 November 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should recognize the concerns of the people of the South Pacific and call upon the Government of France to cease all nuclear testing at Moruroa and Fangataufa Atolls, French Polynesia.

Law· HRH.R. 3836 (102nd)enacted

Pacific Yew Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1991

Pacific Yew Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and of the Interior (Secretaries) to pursue a policy to provide for: (1) the long-term conservation of the pacific yew on lands under their jurisdiction; and (2) a sustainable supply of it for medicinal purposes. Requires the Secretary concerned to ensure that timber sales awarded after the enactment of this Act and such sales completed prior to such enactment but still unharvested be conducted in a specified manner. Directs the Secretaries to establish a special task force in each of their respective Departments to ensure that the purposes of this Act are achieved through the: (1) implementation of the policy required by it; and (2) guidelines and plan developed by the Interagency Pacific Yew Committee (established later on in this Act). Requires the Secretaries to inventory pacific yew on lands under their jurisdiction. Directs the Secretaries to jointly establish an interdisciplinary Interagency Pacific Yew Committee to submit interim guidelines for the harvest, management, and conservation of the pacific yew until the Committee develops a proposed conservation and management plan for it. Requires the Secretaries to submit such plan to specified congressional committees. Sets forth requirements for the interim guidelines and the management and conservation plan. Establishes procedures for implementation of them. Directs the Secretaries to encourage and assist in research regarding the: (1) ecology of the Pacific Yew; (2) development of alternative methods of procuring taxol (a cancer-treating drug made from the pacific yew), including use of other yew parts in addition to bark, the sustainable harvest of yew needles, and the use of other yew species; and (3) propagation of Pacific Yew and other yew species in agricultural or commercial settings. Directs the Secretary concerned to ensure: (1) development, implementation, and enforcement of processes for the collection and sale of Pacific Yew resources to minimize the illegal harvest and sale of them; and (2) timely access to Pacific Yew resources so that collection of Pacific Yew parts can occur before the taxol properties of such parts are degraded. States that nothing in this Act shall be interpreted as modifying the provisions of the Endangered Species Act. Directs the Secretaries concerned to report with recommendations to specified congressional committees on ways to increase the harvest of Pacific Yew if sufficient amounts of it cannot be harvested in compliance with this Act and other Federal law to supply the necessary amounts of taxol required for medicinal purposes.

Bill· HRH.R. 3816 (102nd)referred

Second National Blue Ribbon Commission to Eliminate Waste in Government Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1991

Second National Blue Ribbon Commission to Eliminate Waste in Government Act - Establishes the Second National Blue Ribbon Commission to Eliminate Waste in Government to: (1) conduct a private sector survey on management and cost control in the Federal Government; (2) review executive agency operations and existing General Accounting Office, Congressional Budget Office, Inspector General Reports, and other existing governmental and nongovernmental recommendations for reducing waste; and (3) submit to the President and the Congress a list of those recommendations with estimated savings that the Commission determines are most significant and recommendations for improving the budget process, management, and reducing waste and costs in the Government. Requires the Commission to identify, address, and to report to the President and the Congress on: (1) opportunities for increased efficiency and reduced costs in the Government that can be realized by executive action or legislation; (2) areas in the Government where managerial accountability can be enhanced and administrative control can be improved; (3) specific Federal programs that have accomplished their objectives and ought to be terminated; (4) specific Federal program services that could be provided at a lower cost by the private sector; (5) specific reforms of the budget process that would yield savings, increase accountability and efficiency, and enhance public confidence in the budget process; (6) specific areas in the Government where further study can be justified by potential savings; and (7) specific recommendations for legislative and administrative actions. Requires the Commission to be funded, staffed, and equipped, to the extent practicable and permitted by law, by the private sector without cost to the Government.

Bill· HRH.R. 3808 (102nd)referred

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 November 1991

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Act - Establishes the National Fallen Firefighters' Foundation. Declares that the Foundation is: (1) a charitable and nonprofit corporation to be organized under the laws of the State of Maryland; and (2) not an agency or establishment of the United States. Provides that the Foundation is to: (1) primarily encourage, accept, and administer private gifts of property for the benefit of the National Fallen Firefighters' Memorial and its annual memorial service; (2) provide financial assistance to the families of firefighers who die in the line of duty; and (3) assist in the recognition of such firefighters. Sets forth provisions for establishment and membership of a Board of Directors of the Foundation. Makes the Administator of the U.S. Fire Administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency an ex officio nonvoting member of the Board, who shall appoint Directors of the Board. Sets forth rights and obligations of the Foundation, including having its principal offices in the State of Maryland. Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) provide, and accept reimbursements for, personnel, facilities, and other administrative services to the Foundation; and (2) accept the services of the Foundation, the Board, and the Board's officers and employees as volunteers in performing functions authorized under this Act. Sets forth requirements relating to audits and annual reports. Provides for relief for certain Foundation acts or failures to act. Provides that the United States is not liable for any debts, defaults, acts, or omissions of the Foundation. Authorizes appropriations.

Bill· HRH.R. 3801 (102nd)referred

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income the qualified military benefits received by retired military personnel serving as administrators or instructors in the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1991

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income the qualified military benefits of retired military personnel employed as administrators or instructors in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

Bill· HRH.R. 3770 (102nd)referred

Entitled, "The Fair & Competitive Election Act".

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 1991

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit candidates for the House of Representatives from accepting contributions from persons other than local individual residents totaling in excess of the total contributions accepted from local individual residents. Limits contributions to candidates for Federal office by nonparty multicandidate political committees to $1,000. Subjects to limitation and reporting requirements payments by a national committee of a political party or a State committee of a political party for a mixed political activity. Repeals the office facility exception (building fund) from the definition of contribution. Requires the deposit of excess funds of candidates for the House of Representatives into a separate account to be used for any lawful purpose other than for such candidate's election.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 240 (102nd)open

Condemning the massacre of East Timorese civilians by the Indonesian military.

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should suspend all International Military Educational Training Program funds to the Government of Indonesia, request a report by the United Nations (UN) Rapporteur on Torture on the November 12, 1991, massacre of civilians in East Timor by Indonesia security forces to the UN General Assembly, support the introduction of a resolution in the General Assembly instructing the UN Commission on Human Rights to appoint a Special Rapporteur for East Timor, and request that the Indonesian Government permit an investigation by the UN Special Rapporteur on Summary and Arbitrary Executions of the situation in East Timor and elsewhere in Indonesia and establish an independent commission to investigate the cause of the atrocity and to assist the prosecution of those responsible; (2) the American Ambassador to Indonesia should visit East Timor to investigate reports of the atrocity and of additional repression by Indonesian authorities; and (3) the American policy of de facto acceptance of Indonesia's incorporation of East Timor should be reassessed.

Bill· HRH.R. 3756 (102nd)open

National Commission on the Environment and National Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1991

National Commission on the Environment and National Security Act - Establishes a National Commission on the Environment and National Security to study the changing nature of U.S. national security and new environmental threats to natural and ocean resources and the atmosphere. Directs the Commission to report on such study and make specific recommendations with respect to: (1) new national security priorities in light of new environmental threats and global political changes; (2) additional Federal funding required to respond to such threats; and (3) possible institutional changes in the executive and legislative branches to ensure that environmental threats receive adequate priority in the national security policies and budgetary allocations of the United States.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 272 (102nd)referred

Calling on the film industry to continue to develop technologies that make films more accessible to the hearing-impaired.

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1991

Commends the film industry for its commitment to making films more accessible to the hearing-impaired. Urges such industry to continue to make the development of open-captioning and other technology to aid the hearing-impaired an integral part of the film production and distribution process. Encourages: (1) filmmakers to produce and distribute versions of some films that are open-captioned or have advanced amplification systems; and (2) movie theatres to have at least some preannounced screenings of versions of featured films that are open-captioned.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 235 (102nd)referred

Congratulating the president and the people of Armenia for their democratic elections and urging the President of the United States to recognize Armenia's declaration of independence and to extend full diplomatic recognition to the Republic of Armenia.

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1991

Congratulates Levon Ter-Petrosian for becoming the first democratically elected President of the Republic of Armenia. Commends the Armenian people for successfully executing Armenia's first free, fair, and democratic presidential election. Urges the President to recognize Armenia's declaration of independence, extend full diplomatic recognition, and support Armenia's application to join international organizations.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 233 (102nd)referred

Calling upon the President of the United States not to proceed toward the normalization of diplomatic and economic relations with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam until the United States Senate Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs has reported its findings on the accounting of missing American servicemen in Southeast Asia.

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1991

Calls upon the President not to proceed toward the normalization of diplomatic and economic relations with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam until the Senate Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs has reported its findings on the accounting of missing American servicemen in Southeast Asia.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 236 (102nd)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should award the Presidential Unit Citation to the crew of the USS Nevada for their heroism and gallantry during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

United States · United States Congress · 7 November 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should award the Presidential Unit Citation to the U.S.S. Nevada's crew for their heroism and gallantry during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Bill· HRH.R. 3718 (102nd)referred

Puppy Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 November 1991

Puppy Protection Act - Provides remedies for consumers who purchase unfit dogs from pet dealers if, within specified periods of the date of sale, a licensed veterinarian makes certain certifications to the consumer with respect to the dog's condition (or, if the dog dies, not as a result of accident or injury, concerning the cause of death). Sets forth: (1) limitations on recovery; and (2) deadlines for notification to, and provision of remedy by, the dealer. Authorizes any consumer who is damaged by the failure of a dealer to comply with any obligation of such dealer under this Act to initiate a civil action to recover specified remedies in State or Federal court, subject to specified limitations. Provides for recovery of attorney fees and costs of appeal by a prevailing consumer. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to enjoin any dealer from failing to comply with any obligation under this Act. Grants the U.S. district courts jurisdiction over any such action brought by the Secretary. Requires each dealer: (1) at the time of the purchase of any dog by a consumer, to provide written notice of the consumer's rights and remedies and the dealer's obligations under this Act, to orally explain to the consumer the written notice, and to obtain from the consumer the consumer's address, a written acknowledgement that the consumer received and fully understands the written notice and oral explanation; (2) to conspicuously display at the dealer's business premises a written notice of the consumer's rights and remedies, the dealer's obligations, and the Secretary's authority under this Act; and (3) to conspicuously display at such premises, and in close proximity to any dog for sale, a written notice that identifies the State in which the dog was bred. Sets forth record-keeping requirements (to be maintained by the dealer and provided upon request of the Secretary). Authorizes the Secretary to impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation against any dealer who commits specified violations of this Act. Directs the Secretary to establish standards and procedures governing the imposition of civil penalties (after opportunity for a hearing on the record by the dealer) under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 3725 (102nd)referred

To require Senators and Members of the House of Representatives to pay for medical services provided by the Office of the Attending Physician, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 November 1991

Directs all Members of Congress to pay full market value for all medical services, medical tests, and medications provided by the Office of the Attending Physician. Establishes the Office of Attending Physician Revolving Fund in the Treasury (within the contingent fund of the Senate) for deposit of such payments and monies received from any other source.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 232 (102nd)referred

Calling for acceptance and implementation by certain republics of the commitments on human rights, fundamental freedoms, and humanitarian cooperation contained in the Helsinki Final Act and other documents of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

United States · United States Congress · 5 November 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Byelorussia (a.k.a. Belarus), Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan (a.k.a. Kirghizia) Moldavia (a.k.a. Moldova), Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan should accept and implement all commitments on human rights, fundamental freedoms, and humanitarian cooperation contained in the Helsinki Final Act, the Charter of Paris for a New Europe, or any other document of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe; and (2) the President should convey to the leaders of these republics that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is a vital element in achieving genuine security and cooperation in Europe and should keep the Congress informed of the status of human rights and fundamental freedoms in each of these republics.

Law· HRH.R. 3654 (102nd)enacted

1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Coin Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 October 1991

1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Coin Act - Provides for the minting and sale of commemorative gold and silver coins to support the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games and the programs of the United States Olympic Committee.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 263 (102nd)referred

Concerning relations between the United States and Burma.

United States · United States Congress · 29 October 1991

Urges: (1) the Government of the People's Republic of China to cancel all arms deals with the Government of Burma until all political prisoners are unconditionally released, martial law is lifted, and the results of the May 1990 elections are fully implemented; and (2) the President to instruct the Secretary of State to call for an end to China's military sales and economic support to Burma during any visit to Beijing or in other high-level contacts with Chinese representatives and to advise such Government that its continued support for the State Law and Order Restoration Council (the Burmese military government) will be a factor in the administration's consideration of extension of nondiscriminatory (most favored nation) trading status for China in 1992.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 224 (102nd)open

To express the sense of the Congress that the President should recognize the independence of the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Slovenia.

United States · United States Congress · 22 October 1991

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) condemn the use of force in Yugoslavia; (2) recognize the independence of the Republics of Croatia and Slovenia; and (3) work for the cessation of hostilities leading to a negotiated settlement and peace in the region.

Bill· HRH.R. 3592 (102nd)referred

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify the coverage of a provision that prohibits contributions by foreign nationals in elections for Federal, State, and local offices, and to provide for an additional prohibition on contributions by foreign nationals in initiative, referendum, and recall elections.

United States · United States Congress · 21 October 1991

Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions by foreign nationals in elections to any Federal, State, or local office (currently, to any political office). Prohibits such contributions in connection with any initiative, referendum, or recall election.

Bill· HRH.R. 3561 (102nd)referred

To limit the duration of payments of expenses of former Speakers of the House of Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1991

Provides that the period for which expenses of the former Speakers of the House of Representatives may be paid shall end three years after the expiration date of such term of office, except that in the case of a former Speaker who is receiving such expenses on the date of the enactment of this Act, the period shall end three years after such date.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 221 (102nd)referred

Commending Aung San Suu Kyi on the occasion of her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and requesting that the Speaker of the House invite her to address a joint meeting of the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 15 October 1991

Commends and congratulates Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma for receiving the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize. Calls on the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Majority Leader of the Senate to invite her to address a joint meeting of the Congress.

Bill· HRH.R. 3555 (102nd)referred

To repeal and prohibit all exemptions, privileges and gratuities for members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 1991

Declares that Members of Congress are no longer exempted from Federal laws, including the: (1) Americans with Disabilities Act; (2) title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act; (3) Equal Opportunity Act; (4) Occupational Safety and Health Act; (5) Fair Labor Standards Act; and (6) Freedom of Information Act. Makes it illegal to furnish any Member of the Congress, at the expenses of the Federal Government, free or at reduced costs: (1) medicine; (2) hospital care; (3) ambulance services; (4) meals; (5) flowers or plants; (6) pictures or picture frames; (7) haircuts; or (8) other items, services, or privileges, except official office expenses such as supplies and stationery.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 244 (102nd)referred

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the use of the ambulance currently maintained at the Capitol solely for Members of the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 1991

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the ambulance currently maintained at the Capitol solely for Members of Congress should be made available to aid any individual who experiences a serious or life threatening medical condition while on the Capitol grounds.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 216 (102nd)open

Concerning the use of forced labor in Chinese prisons.

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1991

Sets forth congressional findings with respect to China's: (1) exploiting the labor of Chinese prisoners to produce cheap products for export; (2) detaining many prisoners past the expiration of their sentences in violation of internationally recognized human rights; and (3) holding such prisoners in conditions that fall below international standards for the treatment of prisoners. Urges China to: (1) allow international inspections of detention places suspected of producing export goods; (2) release the texts of government policies regarding such exportation; (3) detail steps it will take to prohibit the export of Chinese prison-made products; and (4) reform the Chinese political, judicial, penal, and economic systems so that Chinese citizens are not jailed for their political and religious beliefs (and receive fair and open trails for any crimes of which they are accused), Chinese prisoners are compensated for their work, and workplace conditions in Chinese prisons are safe and humane. Urges Hong Kong and other nations through which Chinese products are transshipped to: (1) prohibit the importation of Chinese forced labor products; and (2) investigate trading companies suspected of dealing in prison-made goods.