Mr. Speaker. the plight of Soviet Jewry has been discussed before In this Chamber. Unfortunately. the situation has not improved much. Visas are slightly easier to obtain. But persecution. both overt and covert. continues. Religious items are difficult to obtain. And while other religions have relative freedom. Jews must congregate under the danger of being punished for their prayers. The great and General Court of Massachusetts. both the State senate and house of representatives. passed a resolution recently which I am inserting into the RECORD for my colleagues. It outlines the seriousness of the situation and directs the United States to take some action to help.