"Whereas on December 10, 1948, the General Assembly".

Chairman GILMAN. Without objection, the Subcommittee recommendation is considered as having been read, and is open for amendment at any point.

[The amendment appears in the appendix.]

Chairman GILMAN. I'd now like to recognize Mr. Lantos.

Mr. LANTOS. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I'll just take a minute because this clearly is a noncontroversial suggestion. One of the rare arenas where it is a pleasure to work in this Congress is the field of human rights. Because fortunately, this has support from the full political spectrum, which has not changed even though the climate of the Congress has changed on so many other issues.

I want to thank my friends and colleagues on the Committee and off the Committee Congressman Smith, Congressman Campbell, yourself, and others who have been such indefatigable champions of human rights, as has my Ranking Member, Mr. Hamilton, on the Democratic side.

One would have hoped that after 50 years following this Declaration, the problem might have abated, but it hasn't. From the persecution of homosexuals-and I'm mentioning that because at 4 we will hold a hearing on that subject-people are persecuted for ethnic, racial, religious, political, and other reasons. And the need to reaffirm our commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is as strong today as it was 50 years ago.

And I move the adoption of the resolution.

Chairman GILMAN. Thank you, Mr. Lantos. I now recognize the gentleman from New Jersey, Mr. Smith, the chairman of the Subcommittee, to explain the bill further.

Mr. SMITH. I think Mr. Lantos has explained it very well. This is the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. I think it will be very timely and fitting for us to have a floor discussion on this. I don't think anybody will be against it. All of us have invoked the Universal Declaration. When we've traveled abroad, whether it be in Eastern Europe in the heyday of communism, or in China, or anywhere else where human rights are abridged.

So this is a very fine resolution, and it very closely comports with the actual Universal Declaration. It is very fitting for us to go on record in favor of it-first as the Committee, and then as the Congress.

Chairman GILMAN. I thank the Subcommittee Chairman Smith, and Mr. Lantos, the Ranking Member, for their introduction. We take for granted so many of our freedoms as we have in our own country. The gentleman's resolution makes us aware of the preciousness and reaffirms our commitment to their protection.

We ask support of the resolution-I urge my colleagues to support it.

Are there any other Members seeking recognition? If not, the gentleman from Nebraska, Mr. Bereuter, is recognized to offer a motion.

Mr. BEREUTER. I'm glad I got here when I did. Mr. Chairman, I move the Chairman be requested to seek consideration of the pending resolution, as amended, on the suspension calendar.

Chairman GILMAN. The question is on the motion of the gentleman from Nebraska. All those in favor, signify in the usual man

ner.

Opposed?

The ayes have it. The motion is agreed to. Further proceeding on the measure is postponed.

We'll now proceed with H.R. 4083, to allow the distribution of the USIA television program within the United States. The chair lays the bill before the Committee. The clerk will report the title of the bill.

Ms. BLOOMER. H.R. 4083, a bill to make available to the Ukrainian Museum and Archives the USIA television program, "Window on America".

Chairman GILMAN. Without objection, the first reading of the bill will be dispensed with. The clerk will read the bill for amendment. [H.R. 4083 appears in the appendix.]

Ms. BLOOMER. Being enacted by the Senate and House of Representative of the United States of America in the Congress assembled. Section 1, availability of U.S.

Chairman GILMAN. Without objection, the bill is considered as having been read and is open for amendment at any point. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights, and reported from it favorably without amendment. I now recognize the gentleman from New Jersey, Mr. Smith.

Mr. SMITH. I ask that my full statement be made a part of the record.

Chairman GILMAN. Without objection.

[The prepared statement of Mr. Smith appears in the appendix.] Mr. SMITH. This bill was introduced by my good friend and colleague, Mr. Kucinich, along with Mr. LaTourette and Mr. Hamilton. It will allow the Ukrainian Museum and Archives in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Slavic Collection at Indiana University in Bloomington, to procure copies of the USIA television program, "Window on America", for archival purposes.

The "Window on America" program, which is popular in Ukraine, has helped to enhance the Ukrainian people's understanding of America over the last 4 years and would be an important addition to those repositories of Ukrainian-American culture and history. And as we all know, current law precludes that, unless there's a way to grant it

Chairman GILMAN. Mr. Hamilton.

Mr. HAMILTON. I have an amendment at the desk, Mr. Chair

man.

Chairman GILMAN. The clerk will read the amendment. The clerk will distribute the amendment.

Ms. BLOOMER. Amendment offered by Mr. Hamilton. Page 2, line 8, strike "is" and insert "and the Slavics Collection are". Page 2, line 11, after "Archives" insert "and the Slavics Collection".

[The amendment to H.R. 4083 appears in the appendix.]

Chairman GILMAN. I recognize Mr. Hamilton on the amendment. Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Chairman, Mr. Smith has adequately explained the bill. The term Slavics Collection is inadvertently left out of the bill. All this amendment does is insert it. I don't think

there was a plot against Indiana University, but there may very well have been.

[Laughter.]

In any event, we're seeking to put it back in. I don't think it's controversial at all, and I urge the adoption of the amendment.

Chairman GILMAN. I'd just would like to note that this Ukrainian language program can't be broadcast in the United States, but is available to these institutions for historical research purposes.

The bipartisan bill was drafted in close consultation with the USIA, who provided expert advice that assisted us in advancing this legislation, and we appreciate the agency's assistance.

The question is now on the Hamilton amendment. All in favor, signify in the usual manner.

Any opposed?

The amendment is carried.

Are there any other Members seeking recognition or offering any other amendments? The gentleman from Nebraska, Mr. Bereuter, is recognized to offer a motion.

Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Chairman, I move that the Chairman be requested to seek consideration of the pending bill, as amended, on the suspension calendar.

Chairman GILMAN. The question is now on the motion of the gentleman from Nebraska. As many as are in favor of the motion, signify in the usual manner.

As many as are opposed, say no.

The ayes have it. The motion is agreed to. Further proceedings on the measure is postponed.

We'll now move to H.R. 633, the Diplomatic Security Retirement Act. The chair lays the bill before the Committee. The clerk will report the title of the bill.

[H.R. 633 appears in the appendix.]

Ms. BLOOMER. H.R. 633, a bill to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide that the annuities of certain special agents and security personnel of the Department of State be computed in the same way as applies generally with respect to Federal law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

Chairman GILMAN. This resolution was referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights, and reported with a Subcommittee amendment that's now before the Members. Without objection, the Subcommittee recommended text will be considered as original text for the purposes of amendment. The clerk will read the Subcommittee recommended text for amendment.

Ms. BLOOMER. Amendment in the nature of a substitute. Strike all after the enacting clause, and insert the following: Section 1, "amendments relating to the Foreign Service retirement".

Chairman GILMAN. Without objection, the substitute is considered as having been read. And I'll now recognize the gentleman from New Jersey, the chairman of the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights, Mr. Smith, to fully explain the bill.

[The amendment appears in the appendix.]

Mr. SMITH. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Two weeks ago the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights ap

proved an amended version of H.R. 633. That version was drafted with input from the State Department, and from the prime author, Mr. Davis of Virginia, and from the Democrat and Republican professional staff members of the Committee on International Relations.

The bill would amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980, to provide that the annuities of the Diplomatic Security special agents of the Department of State who are participating in the Foreign Service retirement and disability program be computed in the same way as applies generally to Federal law enforcement officers.

In general, other Federal law enforcement officers who contribute an additional 1/2 percent of their basic salary to their retirement fund are eligible to receive an additional 1/2 percent for each year served up to 20 years, or a 10 percent increase in their annuities. The bill would extend this option to the diplomatic security agents. I'd just ask the rest of my statement be included in the record. [Mr. Smith's statement appears in the appendix.]

Chairman GILMAN. Thank you, Mr. Smith. Did you want to make a statement about the amendment?

Mr. SMITH. Yes.

Chairman GILMAN. I have an amendment at the desk. Would the clerk distribute and read the amendment.

Ms. BLOOMER. Amendment offered by Mr. Gilman. Page 1, immediately before line 1, insert the following new section (and re-designate the subsequent sections accordingly): Section 1, short title. "This Act may be cited as the "Department of State Special"Chairman GILMAN. Without objection, the amendment will be considered as read.

[The amendment by Mr. Gilman appears in the appendix.] Chairman GILMAN. Let's explain the amendment briefly and have it adopted, and then comment on the bill itself.

The amendment conforms the bill to the mandatory requirement provision applicable in all other cases where individuals receive a special law enforcement officer retirement benefit, and specifically, conforms to the precedent in the case of AID Inspector General criminal investigators who become Foreign Service employees. The concept of providing for mandatory retirement in line with the treatment of other law enforcement officers governmentwide is supported by the Department of State.

Mr. Smith, do you want to comment?

Mr. SMITH. I think you've explained it very adequately, Mr. Chairman. And your amendment very much improves the bill.

Chairman GILMAN. Without objection, the amendment is agreed to. Mr. Hamilton.

Mr. HAMILTON. I support the bill, Mr. Chairman. I support the amendment. It's just a matter of equity for a very small group of security agents-I think about 200 of them. I'm informed the cost is $2.5 million, so it's a modest cost. It's a very good amendment, and a good bill.

Chairman GILMAN. Thank you, Mr. Hamilton. Without objection. Is there any further comment by anyone? Yes, a typographical

error.

Mr. WEINBERG. I'd just like to inform the members that on line 8 of page 1, we will insert "(B)”—as a technical change.

Chairman GILMAN. Without objection, typographical error's correction is agreed to.

The measure before us reflects changes recommended by the State Department, agreed to by the sponsor, and adopted by the International Operations and Human Rights Subcommittee. I want to commend Mr. Smith and Mr. Davis for their work on this meas

ure.

It amends the Foreign Service Act to provide that the annuities of diplomatic security special agents of the Department of State, of whom we know have done such good work around the world, who are participating in the Foreign Service retirement and disability system, be computed in the same way as applies generally to Federal law enforcement officers. In general, other Federal law enforcement officers who contribute an additional 1/2 percent of their basic salary to their retirement fund are eligible to receive 1/2 percent per year-up to 20 years or 25 percent increase in their annuity computation for the 20 years as law enforcement agents, compared to other employees.

The bill ensures that our DS special agents would also receive this option, which is available to their Civil Service law enforcement colleagues in DS and throughout the Federal Government. The legislation affects a relatively small number of people around 200 DS agents, the State Department—and will resolve equity and morale concerns in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Accordingly, I urge support of the bill.

Without objection, the Subcommittee amendment is agreed to. Are there any other Members who wish to be heard on the resolution? If not, I recognize the gentleman from Nebraska.

Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Chairman, I move that the pending measure be reported favorably to the House.

Chairman GILMAN. As many as are in favor, signify in the usual

manner.

Opposed?

The Bereuter motion is agreed to.

Without objection, the chief of staff is authorized to make conforming, technical, and grammatical changes to the text. Without objection, the chairman is authorized to make requests under rule 20, the House rule with respect to this bill or a companion measure from the Senate.

We now move to the last measure. We now consider H.R. 4309, the Torture Victims Relief Act. The chair lays the bill before the Committee. The clerk will report the bill.

[H.R. 4309 appears in the appendix.]

Ms. BLOOMER. "H.R. 4309, a bill to provide a comprehensive program of support for victims of torture.'

Chairman GILMAN. This bill was referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights and reported with the a Subcommittee amendment that is now before the Members. Without objection, the Subcommittee recommended text will be considered as original text for the purposes of amendment. The clerk will read the Subcommittee recommended text for amendment.

Ms. BLOOMER. "Amendment in the nature of a substitute.

"Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: Section 1"