Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the referendum in East Timor and calling on the Government of Indonesia and all other parties to the current civil unrest in East Timor to assist in any attempts to immediately terminate the paramilitary's campaign of violence and terror and comply with the overwhelming results of the August 30, 1999, popular consultation.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Commends the people of East Timor for their perseverance to cast their vote on the future status of East Timor in a democratic manner. Congratulates them on their exemplary participation in the August 30, 1999, popular consultation. Condemns: (1) the post-election violence carried out by paramilitary groups against United Nations (UN) personnel and the people of East Timor; and (2) the assaults upon refugees seeking protection in churches, the International Red Cross, and other places of sanctuary. Expresses concern about the imposition of martial law by Indonesia in East Timor. Calls for international action to address the humanitarian crisis in which thousands of refugees from East Timor are blocked from receiving food or medical care. Reaffirms U.S. concern for the human suffering inflicted on the East Timorese. Demands an immediate halt to the violence and a peaceful transition to independence for East Timor. Encourages: (1) efforts on behalf of the UN to put pressure on the Government of Indonesia to attempt to control, disarm, and disband the militias in East Timor; (2) efforts by the UN envoys in Indonesia to express the international community's outrage over the violence in…