Steny H. Hoyer

HR 9867 — Combatting Global Deforestation Act of 2024

HCONRES 43 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HRES 1507 — Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

HRES 1270 — Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

HCONRES 88 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HR 5830 — AMAZON21 Act

HRES 552 — Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

HR 3005 — To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.

HR 2024 — Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act

HRES 8 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes.

HRES 5 — Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

HRES 4 — Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

HRES 3 — To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

HRES 1 — Authorizing and directing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.

HRES 1233 — Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

HR 8488 — Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act

HRES 1066 — Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

HR 7573 — To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.

HRES 911 — Relating to House Resolution 891, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 748) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.

HCONRES 96 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HR 6131 — To direct the Architect of the Capitol to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library, and for other purposes.

HCONRES 86 — Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

HRES 778 — Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

HRES 777 — To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

HRES 776 — Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

HR 5430 — United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act

HRES 635 — Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings.

HR 2468 — School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

HRES 143 — Electing the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

HR 5168 — Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2014

HR 4120 — To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.

HR 1008 — Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act

HRES 311 — Urging the President and Congress to take actions to fill vacancies on the Election Assistance Commission.

HRES 14 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

HCONRES 88 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 19 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HR 2152 — Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act

HR 1716 — JOBS Act

HR 1090 — Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2011

HRES 24 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union.

HCONRES 106 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 16 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 19 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HRES 120 — Honoring the life, achievements, and distinguished public service of John David Dingell, Jr., and expressing condolences to his family on his passing.

HCONRES 9 — Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

HJRES 30 — Disapproving the President's proposal to take an action relating to the application of certain sanctions with respect to the Russian Federation.

HRES 22 — Authorizing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.

HRES 6 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, and for other purposes.

HRES 3 — Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

HRES 2 — To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

HR 7397 — To provide further additional continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes.

HR 6437 — Secure America from Russian Interference Act of 2018

HCONRES 113 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HR 4874 — End The Shutdown Act of 2018

HR 4872 — End The Shutdown Act of 2018

HRES 526 — Congratulating the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of its 100th anniversary and recognizing its members' vital contributions to the United States.

HCONRES 36 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HJRES 76 — Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission.

HR 1059 — Russia Sanctions Review Act of 2017

HR 4897 — Information Technology Modernization Act

HCONRES 119 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 21 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HR 5965 — PROGRESS Act

HR 3746 — Late Term Abortion Restriction Act

HR 3476 — To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

HR 3094 — Secure America's Vote Act of 2005

HR 2207 — Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2005

HR 850 — To amend chapter 95 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a uniform date for the release of payments from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to eligible candidates for election to the office of President of the United States.

HR 633 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

HJRES 24 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the 22nd amendment to the Constitution.

HRES 704 — Congratulating the University of Maryland on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

HRES 606 — Congratulating the University of Maryland Terrapins men's soccer team, the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Champions.

HRES 607 — Congratulating the University of Maryland Terrapins women's field hockey team on winning the 2005 National College Athletic Association Championship.

HCONRES 349 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 180 — To support initiatives developed by the Firefighter Life Safety Summit and the mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the United States Fire Administration to reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries, to encourage implementation of the new "Everyone Goes Home" campaign to make firefighter safety a national priority, and to support the goals of the national "stand down" called by fire organizations.

HCONRES 86 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 40 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that, for fiscal year 2006, rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services.

HRES 44 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

HR 5220 — Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act

HR 5190 — Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act

HR 3545 — Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2009

HR 2920 — Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009

HR 2348 — Financing Advanced and Superconducting Transmission Act of 2009

HR 2347 — Advanced Cable Deployment Authorization Act of 2009

HR 1824 — Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2009

HJRES 62 — Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

HJRES 58 — Granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.

HRES 1610 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

HRES 1504 — Recognizing and honoring the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

HRES 1184 — Congratulating the 2009-2010 University of Maryland Men's Basketball Team, Greivis Vasquez, and Coach Gary Williams on an outstanding season.

HRES 998 — Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

HRES 1000 — Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

HRES 999 — To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

HRES 744 — Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

HRES 722 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

HRES 500 — Directing the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to report to the House of Representatives on the actions the Committee has taken concerning any misconduct of Members and employees of the House in connection with activities of the PMA Group.

HRES 23 — Providing for the attendance of the House at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States.

HRES 3 — Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

HRES 2 — To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

HRES 5 — Adopting rules for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

HCONRES 247 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 37 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HR 5724 — United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act

HR 5480 — Medicare Funding Warning Response Act of 2008

HR 4898 — Best Buddies Empowerment for People with Intellectual Disabilities Act of 2007

HR 3688 — United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act

HR 3195 — ADA Amendments Act of 2008

HR 2852 — To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

HR 2323 — Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2007

HR 1300 — PROGRESS Act

HR 1256 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program.

HRES 1420 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001.

HRES 915 — Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

HRES 914 — To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

HRES 913 — Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

HRES 643 — Recognizing September 11 as a day of rememberance, extending sympathies to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and their families, honoring the heroic actions of our nation's first responders and Armed Forces, and reaffirming the commitment to defending the people of the United States against any and all future challenges.

HRES 609 — Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

HRES 491 — Providing for earmark reform.

HRES 451 — Directing the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to respond to the indictment of, or the filing of charges of criminal conduct in a court of the United States or any State against, any Member of the House of Representatives by empaneling an investigative subcommittee to review the allegations not later than 30 days after the date the Member is indicted or the charges are filed.

HRES 165 — To inform the Senate of the election of the Clerk.

HRES 166 — Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Clerk.

HRES 129 — Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

HRES 78 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

HRES 11 — Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of the Honorable Gerald R. Ford, thirty-eighth President of the United States of America.

HRES 3 — Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

HRES 6 — Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress.

HRES 2 — To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

HCONRES 311 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 293 — Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

HCONRES 282 — Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

HCONRES 158 — Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

HCONRES 79 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 38 — Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

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HR 4585 — Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2004

HR 809 — Late Term Abortion Restriction Act

HR 577 — To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance.

HJRES 25 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the 22nd amendment to the Constitution.

HRES 7 — Designating minority membership on the Committee on Rules.

HCONRES 376 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 356 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services.

HCONRES 53 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 19 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services.

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HR 4963 — Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act of 2002

HR 4809 — To repeal the limitation on locality-based comparability adjustments affecting the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division and the United States Park Police.

HR 3531 — United States Capitol Police Authorization Act of 2001

HR 3302 — Capitol Telephone Exchange Administrative Reform Act

HR 2911 — To designate the Federal building located at 5100 Paint Branch Parkway in College Park, Maryland, as the "Harvey W. Wiley Federal Building".

HR 2702 — Late Term Abortion Restriction Act

HR 1307 — To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance.

HR 952 — To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

HR 775 — Voting Improvement Act

HJRES 39 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the 22nd amendment to the Constitution.

HRES 460 — Recognizing and honoring Justin W. Dart, Jr., for his accomplishments on behalf of individuals with disabilities and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on his death.

HRES 383 — Congratulating the University of Maryland for winning the 2002 National Collegiate Athletic Association men's basketball championship.

HCONRES 356 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 79 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 43 — Authorizing the printing of a revised and updated version of the House document entitled "Black Americans in Congress, 1870-1989".

HCONRES 42 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services.

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HR 4366 — United States Capitol Fire Protection Act of 2000

HR 4180 — Library of Congress Financial Management Act of 2000

HR 4037 — FEC Reform and Authorization Act of 2000

HR 3379 — National Recording Preservation Act of 1999

HR 2149 — Late Term Abortion Restriction Act

HR 1818 — FEC Reform and Authorization Act of 1999

HR 1782 — To clarify the categories of children eligible for enrollment at the Library of Congress day care center.

HR 1671 — To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated.

HJRES 38 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States repealing the twenty-second article of amendment to the Constitution.

HRES 38 — Prohibiting the payment of any amount from the reserve fund established for unanticipated expenses of committees without the approval of the House.

HCONRES 277 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 47 — Authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

HCONRES 34 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be parity between the compensation of members of the uniformed services and the compensation of civilian employees of the United States.

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HR 6945 — Merit Pay Reform Act of 1982

HR 4848 — A bill entitled: "The Gladys Noon Spellman Parkway".

HR 4431 — A bill to provide for the designation of the E. Michael Roll Post Office.

HR 4394 — Federal Pay Continuity Act

HR 4393 — Overseas Teachers Act of 1981

HJRES 619 — A joint resolution designating January 17, 1983 as "Public Employees' Appreciation Day".

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HR 6159 — A bill to permit the Secretary of the Army to authorize the delivery of water from the District of Columbia water system to water systems in the Metropolitan Washington area in Maryland, and the purchase of water for the District of Columbia water system from certain systems.

HR 5832 — A bill to authorize two additional Assistant Secretaries for the Department of the Treasury.

HR 5531 — A bill to eliminate the requirement that the portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway located in the State of Maryland be conveyed to the State of Maryland upon completion of the reconstruction of the Parkway authorized by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970.

HR 5401 — Merit Pay Improvement Act

HR 4912 — A bill for the relief of David Brown, Truc Nuong Brown, and Jeffrey Brown.

HR 4876 — Sexual Assault Act of 1984

HR 2302 — Overseas Teachers Act of 1983

HR 1688 — A bill to restrict the disposal by the Administrator of General Services of certain real property located at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center.

HR 174 — A bill entitled: the "Gladys Noon Spellman Parkway".

HJRES 662 — A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1985.

HJRES 657 — A joint resolution making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1985.

HJRES 591 — A joint resolution designating the Month of November 1984 as "National Diabetes Month".

HJRES 587 — A joint resolution designating the month of August 1984 as "Ostomy Awareness Month".

HJRES 307 — A joint resolution designating the month of November 1983 as "National Diabetes Month".

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HR 5589 — A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the Government's health insurance program for Federal employees include benefits relating to cleft lip and cleft palate.

HR 5525 — A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to create two divisions in the Judicial District of Maryland.

HR 4896 — A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify existing provisions of law prohibiting the furloughing of Federal employees on legal public holidays.

HR 3091 — A bill to make the theft, embezzlement, or unlawful concealment of a flag of the United States an offense against the United States.

HR 3003 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land located in the State of Maryland to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

HR 971 — A bill to permit the Secretary of the Army to authorize the delivery of water from the District of Columbia water system to water systems in the Metropolitan Washington area in Maryland, and the purchase of water for the District of Columbia water system from such systems.

HR 596 — Sexual Assault Act of 1985

HR 629 — A bill for the relief of David Brown, Truc Nuong Brown and Jeffrey Brown.

HR 595 — A bill to eliminate the requirement that the portion of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway located in the State of Maryland be conveyed to the State of Maryland upon completion of the reconstruction of the parkway authorized by the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1970.

HJRES 679 — A joint resolution to designate the week of September 8 through September 14, 1986, as "National Annapolis Convention Week".

HJRES 596 — A joint resolution to designate May 21, 1986, as "National Andrei Sakharov Day".

HJRES 602 — A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1986 as "National Diabetes Month".

HJRES 361 — A joint resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act.

HJRES 314 — A joint resolution designating the month of November 1985 as "National Diabetes Month".

HCONRES 374 — A concurrent resolution relative to adjournment to a date certain during the remainder of the Ninety-ninth Congress.

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HR 4307 — A bill concerning the transfer of certain real property located in Prince George's County, Maryland.

HR 3428 — A bill to provide for the distribution within the United States of the film entitled "America The Way I See It".

HR 3429 — A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the Government's health insurance program for Federal employees include benefits relating to cleft lip, cleft palate, and certain other conditions.

HR 1596 — A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to create two divisions in the Judicial District of Maryland.

HR 1424 — A bill to provide that certain regulations issued by the Department of Transportation which exempt commercial motor vehicles operating in commercial zones from Federal motor carrier safety regulation shall have no effect.

HJRES 603 — A joint resolution designating September 14, 1988, as "National Medical Research Day".

HJRES 589 — A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1988, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".

HJRES 501 — A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1988 as "National Diabetes Month".

HJRES 465 — A joint resolution designating 1988 as "Fortieth Anniversary Year of the National Institute of Dental Research".

HJRES 443 — A joint resolution designating May 2-8, 1988, as "Public Service Recognition Week".

HJRES 340 — A joint resolution designating October 1, 1987, as "National Medical Research Day".

HJRES 254 — A joint resolution to designate the month of November 1987 as "National Diabetes Month".

HRES 136 — A resolution saluting Betty Brown Casey for her extraordinary support of Washington College.

HRES 89 — A resolution designating membership on certain standing committees of the House.

HCONRES 14 — A concurrent resolution commending the Czechoslovak human rights organization Charter 77, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of its establishment, for its courageous contributions to the achievement of the aims of the Helsinki Final Act.

HR 5272 — To amend the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to establish a demonstration program to promote Federal leasing of space in buildings offered by small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

HR 4807 — Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

HR 4768 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to revise the pay structure for the police forces of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the United States Mint.

HR 4769 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the limit on the uniform allowance payable to Federal employees.

HR 2558 — To authorize financial assistance to the Washington Research Library Consortium, and for other purposes.

HJRES 671 — Providing for furloughed employees compensation.

HJRES 620 — To designate August 1, 1990, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".

HJRES 520 — Granting the consent of Congress to amendments to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.

HJRES 292 — To designate August 1, 1989, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".

HJRES 210 — To designate the month of November 1989, as "National Diabetes Month".

HRES 499 — Electing Representative Mink to the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Government Operations.

HRES 412 — Designating membership on certain standing committees of the House.

HRES 431 — Designating membership on certain standing committees of the House.

HRES 401 — Electing Representative Kaptur to the Committee on Appropriations and establishing the order of membership on the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

HRES 375 — Electing Members to certain standing committes of the House of Representatives.

HRES 284 — Designating membership on certain standing committees of the House.

HRES 168 — Electing Representative Moakley of Massachusetts, Chairman of the Committee on Rules.