A joint resolution affirming certain findings of the President of the United States with regard to programs concerning international family planning.

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2033)

S.J.Res.14 through Congress

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SenateFeb 4, 1997IntroducedOfficial record

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Related House measure: H.J.Res.36 Approving the Presidential finding that the limitation on obligations imposed by section 518A(a) of the Foreign Operations Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 1997, is having a negative impact on the proper functioning of the population planning program.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 4, 1997

Approves the presidential finding submitted to the Congress on January 31, 1997, that the prohibition on the obligation or expenditure of foreign assistance funds for population planning activities or other population assistance before July 1, 1997, imposed by provisions of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997 is having a negative impact on the proper functioning of the population planning program.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R–MS

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Appropriations Committee

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Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]

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Mar 6, 1997
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2033)
Feb 10, 1997
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
Feb 10, 1997
Senate Committee on Appropriations discharged.
Feb 10, 1997
Senate Committee on Appropriations discharged.
Feb 4, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations for not to exceed five calendar days pursuant to section 518 A (d) of Public Law 104-208.
Feb 4, 1997
Introduced in Senate

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HJRES 36 · Approving the Presidential finding that the limitation on obligations imposed by section 518A(a) of the Foreign Operations Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 1997, is having a negative impact on the proper functioning of the population planning program.

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Analyze S.J.Res.14 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.J.Res.14, 105th Congress: A joint resolution affirming certain findings of the President of the United States with regard to programs concerning international family planning.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/14

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 1997-02-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/sjres14/BILLS-105sjres14pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T18:18:34Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.J.Res.14 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.J.Res.14, 105th Congress: A joint resolution affirming certain findings of the President of the United States with regard to programs concerning international family planning.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/14

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 1997-02-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/sjres14/BILLS-105sjres14pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T18:18:34Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.J.Res.14 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.J.Res.14, 105th Congress: A joint resolution affirming certain findings of the President of the United States with regard to programs concerning international family planning.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/14

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 1997-02-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/sjres14/BILLS-105sjres14pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T18:18:34Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.J.Res.14 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.J.Res.14, 105th Congress: A joint resolution affirming certain findings of the President of the United States with regard to programs concerning international family planning.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/14

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 1997-02-10.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/sjres14/BILLS-105sjres14pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T18:18:34Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.J.Res.14 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.