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# Legislative Bulletin.................................................September 25, 2006

**Contents:**

> **H.R. 6102** --- To designate the facility of the United States
> Postal Service located at 200 Lawyers Road, NW in Vienna, Virginia, as
> the "Captain Christopher Petty Post Office Building"
>
> **H.R. 5224** --- To designate the facility of the United States
> Postal Service located at 350 Uinta Drive in Green River, Wyoming, as
> the "Curt Gowdy Post Office Building"
>
> **H.Con.Res. 471** --- Congratulating The Professional Golfers'
> Association of America on its 90th anniversary and commending the
> members of The Professional Golfers' Association of America and The
> PGA Foundation for the charitable contributions they provide to the
> United States
>
> **H.Res. 745** --- Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic
> Cancer Awareness Month
>
> **S. 2690** --- A bill to designate the facility of the United States
> Postal Service located at 8801 Sudley Road in Manassas, Virginia, as
> the "Harry J. Parrish Post Office"
>
> **S. 1275** --- A bill to designate the facility of the United States
> Postal Service located at 7172 North Tongass Highway, Ward Cove,
> Alaska, as the "Alice R. Brusich Post Office Building"
>
> **S. 1323** --- A bill to designate the facility of the United States
> Postal Service located on Lindbald Avenue, Girdwood, Alaska, as the
> "Dorothy and Connie Hibbs Post Office Building"
>
> **H.R. 5857** --- To designate the facility of the United States
> Postal Service located at 1501 South Cherrybell Avenue in Tucson,
> Arizona, as the "Morris K. 'Mo' Udall Post Office Building"
>
> **H.R. 5923** --- To designate the facility of the United States
> Postal Service located at 29-50 Union Street in Flushing, New York, as
> the "Dr. Leonard Price Stavisky Post Office"
>
> **H.Con.Res. 430** --- Recognizing the accomplishments of the American
> Council of Young Political Leaders for providing 40 years of
> international exchange programs, increasing international dialogue,
> and enhancing global understanding, and commemorating its 40th
> anniversary
>
> **H.Res. 974** --- Supporting the goals and ideals of National
> Myositis Awareness Day
>
> **H.Res. 723** --- Calling on the President to take immediate steps to
> help improve the security situation in Darfur, Sudan, with a specific
> emphasis on civilian protection
>
> **H.Res. 992** --- Urging the President to appoint a Presidential
> Special Envoy for Sudan
>
> **H.Res. 989** --- Commending the United Kingdom for its efforts in
> the War on Terror
>
> **H.Con.Res. 430 --- Recognizing the accomplishments of the American
> Council of Young Political Leaders for providing 40 years of
> international exchange programs, increasing international dialogue,
> and enhancing global understanding, and commemorating its 40th
> anniversary --- *as introduced* (Thomas, R-CA)**

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The resolution is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Con.Res. 430 resolves that Congress:

-   "commends the American Council of Young Political Leaders for
    working for forty years to prepare young political leaders to play a
    leadership role in international relations and world affairs;

-   "congratulates the American Council of Young Political Leaders for
    exemplifying a stellar example of public diplomacy that works; and

-   "salutes the American Council of Young Political Leaders for being a
    preeminent catalyst for introducing rising political leaders and
    policy makers to international affairs and to each other."

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The resolution lists a number of findings, including the following:

-   "the American Council of Young Political Leaders (hereinafter
    referred to as the 'ACYPL') was incorporated on September 1, 1966,
    by young leaders to open lines of communication and increase cross
    cultural understanding among future generations of political
    leadership;

-   "ACYPL prepares in-depth study tours for young leaders, aged between
    25 and 40 years old, to give them much-needed international exposure
    early in their political careers;

-   "ACYPL programs are strictly bipartisan: American delegates are
    drawn equally from both major political parties and from all 50
    States; ACYPL\'s overseas delegations are chosen to represent the
    political and cultural diversity of their home countries;

-   "every dollar ACYPL receives in Federal funding becomes about
    another dollar and fifty cents through cost-share, in-kind
    contributions and outside fundraising, making this program one of
    the most cost effective public diplomacy programs supported by the
    United States Department of State;

-   "since 1966, the ACYPL has produced a global network of more than
    six thousand alumni, a large number of whom have risen to positions
    of great influence in the United States and in nations around the
    world; and

-   "prominent American ACYPL alumni include members of the United
    States Congress, cabinet members, governors, United States
    ambassadors, and many senior level national, State, and local
    executive and legislative branch officials."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Con.Res. 430 was introduced on
June 14, 2006, and referred to the Committee on International Relations,
which took no official action.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

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H.R. 6102 --- To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 200 Lawyers Road, NW in Vienna, Virginia, as the
"Captain Christopher Petty Post Office Building" --- *as introduced*
(Tom Davis, R-VA)

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 6102 would designate the U.S. Postal
Service facility located at 200 Lawyers Road, NW in Vienna, Virginia, as
the "Captain Christopher Petty Post Office Building."

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**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: Army Captain Christopher Petty
died on January 5, 2006 in An Najaf, Iraq, when an improvised explosive
device detonated near his HMMWV. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion,
16th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
Fort Hood, Texas. Captain Petty was 33 when he died, and was buried in
Arlington Cemetery. Petty leaves behind his wife, Debbie, and two sons.

For additional information on Christopher Petty and other fallen heroes
of Operation Iraqi Freedom, please visit:
<http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oif/profiles/pettychristopherp.html>.

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 6102 was introduced on
September 19, 2006, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform.
The bill was marked-up and was ordered reported to the House, as
amended, by unanimous consent on September 21, 2006.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The only costs associated with a
postal facility renaming are those for sign and map changes, none of
which significantly affect the federal budget.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: Although no committee report
citing constitutional authority is available, Article I, Section 8,
Clause 7 of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to establish
Post Offices and post roads.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

H.R. 5224 --- To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 350 Uinta Drive in Green River, Wyoming, as the "Curt
Gowdy Post Office Building" --- *as introduced* (Cubin, R-WY)

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 5224 would designate the U.S. Postal
Service facility located at 350 Uinta Drive in Green River, Wyoming, as
the "Curt Gowdy Post Office Building."

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: Curt Gowdy was a sports
broadcaster for 40 years, including 15 years as a Boston Red Sox
announcer and 20 years as a broadcaster for ABC's "American Sportsman."
Gowdy won four Emmys and has been inducted into the media wing of the
Baseball Hall of Fame.

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 5224 was introduced on April
27, 2006, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform. The bill
was marked-up and was ordered reported to the House by unanimous consent
on June 8, 2006.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The only costs associated with a
postal facility renaming are those for sign and map changes, none of
which significantly affect the federal budget.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: Although no committee report
citing constitutional authority is available, Article I, Section 8,
Clause 7 of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to establish
Post Offices and post roads.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

> **H.Con.Res. 471 --- Congratulating The Professional Golfers'
> Association of America on its 90th anniversary and commending the
> members of The Professional Golfers' Association of America and The
> PGA Foundation for the charitable contributions they provide to the
> United States --- *as introduced* (Foley, R-FL)**

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The resolution is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Con.Res. 471 resolves that Congress:

-   "congratulates The Professional Golfers\' Association of America
    (The PGA of America) on its 90th anniversary;

-   "commends The PGA of America and its members for their contributions
    to the game of golf and their efforts to make golf accessible; and

-   "applauds The PGA of America and its members for their contributions
    to employment and economic growth in the United States."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Con.Res. 471 was introduced on
September 13, 2006, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform.
The bill was marked-up and was reported to the House by unanimous
consent on September 21, 2006.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

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H.Res. 745 --- Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer
Awareness Month --- *as introduced* (Platts, R-PA)

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The resolution is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the resolution.

Note: The 104^th^ Congress changed House rules to prohibit a bill from
being considered on the House floor if "it establishes or expresses a
commemoration", which is defined as "a remembrance, celebration, or
recognition for any purpose through the designation of a specified
period of time"
([[http://clerk.house.gov/legisAct/legisProc/rules/rule12.html]{.underline}](http://clerk.house.gov/legisAct/legisProc/rules/rule12.html))

This resolution resolves that Congress supports the ideals and goals of
the day. Because the resolution merely states support for, but does not
establish a commemorative day, the parliamentarian's office has ruled
that it is allowable under House rules.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Res. 745 resolves the House of
Representatives supports the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer
Awareness Month.

[]{.mark}

The resolution lists a number of findings, including the following:

-   "over 33,730 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this
    year in the United States;

-   "the mortality rate for pancreatic cancer is 99 percent, the highest
    of any cancer;

-   "pancreatic cancer is the 4th most common cause of cancer death in
    the United States;

-   "there are no early detection methods and minimal treatment options
    for pancreatic cancer;

-   "when symptoms of pancreatic cancer generally present themselves, it
    is too late for an optimistic prognosis, and the average survival
    rate of those diagnosed with metastasis disease is only 3 to 6
    months;

-   "pancreatic cancer does not discriminate by age, gender, or race,
    and only 4 percent of patients survive beyond 5 years;

-   "the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), the first national
    patient advocacy organization serving the pancreatic cancer
    community, focuses its efforts on public policy, research funding,
    patient services, and public awareness and education related to
    developing effective treatments and a cure for pancreatic cancer;
    and

-   "the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has requested that the
    Congress designate November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in
    order to educate communities across the Nation about pancreatic
    cancer and the need for research funding, early detection methods,
    effective treatments, and prevention programs."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Res. 745 was introduced on March
29, 2006, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform. The bill
was marked-up and was ordered reported to the House by unanimous consent
on September 21, 2006.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

S. 2690 --- A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 8801 Sudley Road in Manassas, Virginia, as the "Harry
J. Parrish Post Office" --- *as received* (Sen. Allen, R-VA)

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: S. 2690 would designate the U.S. Postal
Service facility located at 8801 Sudley Road in Manassas, Virginia, as
the "Harry J. Parrish Post Office."

[]{.mark}

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: Harry Parrish was a member of
the Virginia House of Delegates from 1982 to 2006. He represented
Virginia's 50^th^ legislative district, which includes Manassas and
Manassas Park. Parrish served as a Colonel in the United States Air
Force from 1942 to 1946. He died at the age of 84 on March 28, 2006.

[]{.mark}

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: S. 2690 was received from the Senate
on July 24, 2006, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform,
which took no official action.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The only costs associated with a
postal facility renaming are those for sign and map changes, none of
which significantly affect the federal budget.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: Although no committee report
citing constitutional authority is available, Article I, Section 8,
Clause 7 of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to establish
Post Offices and post roads.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

S. 1275 --- A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 7172 North Tongass Highway, Ward Cove, Alaska, as the
"Alice R. Brusich Post Office Building" --- *as received* (Sen. Stevens,
R-AK)

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: S. 1275 would designate the U.S. Postal
Service facility located at 7172 North Tongass Highway, Ward Cove,
Alaska, as the "Alice R. Brusich Post Office Building."

[]{.mark}

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: According to the sponsor's
office, Alice Brusich started her career with the Postal Service in 1954
as an Assistant Postmaster, and became a Postmaster in 1956. Brusich was
also in charge of the Ketchikan Post Office in the 70's. In 1985, Alice
retired after 31 years of service.

[]{.mark}

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: S. 1275 was received from the Senate
on July 11, 2005, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform.
The bill was marked-up and was ordered reported to the House by
unanimous consent on September 15, 2005.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The only costs associated with a
postal facility renaming are those for sign and map changes, none of
which significantly affect the federal budget.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: Although no committee report
citing constitutional authority is available, Article I, Section 8,
Clause 7 of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to establish
Post Offices and post roads.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

S. 1323 --- A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located on Lindbald Avenue, Girdwood, Alaska, as the "Dorothy
and Connie Hibbs Post Office Building" --- *as received* (Sen. Stevens,
R-AK)

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: S. 1323 would designate the U.S. Postal
Service facility located on Lindbald Avenue, Girdwood, Alaska, as the
"Dorothy and Connie Hibbs Post Office Building."

[]{.mark}

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: According to the sponsor's
office, Dorothy Hibbs was Girdwood, Alaska's Postmaster from 1954-1976.
While Dorothy was Postmaster, her daughter, Connie, helped in the Post
Office. Connie Hibbs became the Girdwood Postmaster in 1979 and held
that position until 2005.

[]{.mark}

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: S. 1323 was received from the Senate
on July 11, 2005, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform.
The bill was marked-up and was ordered reported to the House by
unanimous consent on September 15, 2005.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The only costs associated with a
postal facility renaming are those for sign and map changes, none of
which significantly affect the federal budget.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: Although no committee report
citing constitutional authority is available, Article I, Section 8,
Clause 7 of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to establish
Post Offices and post roads.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

H.R. 5857 --- To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 1501 South Cherrybell Avenue in Tucson, Arizona, as
the "Morris K. 'Mo' Udall Post Office Building" --- *as introduced
(Grijalva, D-AZ)*

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 5857 would designate the U.S. Postal
Service facility located at 1501 South Cherrybell Avenue in Tucson,
Arizona, as the "Morris K. 'Mo' Udall Post Office Building."

[]{.mark}

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: Mo Udall was a World War II
veteran and a professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets. He
represented Arizona in the House for 30 years from 1961 to 1991. Udall
was chair of the Committee on Resources for over 10 years. In the 1976
presidential election, Mo Udall ran to the left of Jimmy Carter for the
Democrat nomination.

In 1992, Congress created the [Morris K. Udall
Foundation](http://www.udall.gov/udall.asp?Link=108) to identify
environmental issues, to provide educational outreach regarding
environmental policy, and to train Native Americans and Alaska Natives
in health care and public policy. According to the Foundation's website,
Udall's, "love of the environment resulted in numerous pieces of
legislation moving through Congress. Chief among his accomplishments was
the Alaska Lands Act of 1980, which doubled the size of the national
park system, and tripled the size of the national wilderness system. He
also authored important legislation on campaign reform," and "he
championed the rights of Native Americans and Alaska Natives and used
his leadership in Congress to strengthen tribal self-governance." The
Foundation lists Udall's significant legislation as the Indian Child
Welfare Act, the Indian Gaming Act, and the Central Arizona Project.

Arizona Sen. John McCain has [said of
Udall](http://www.alternet.org/story/18283/), "I loved Mo Udall.
Absolutely loved him," and "there was no greater environmentalist than
Mo Udall."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 5857 was introduced on July 20,
2006, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform. The bill was
marked-up and was ordered reported to the House by unanimous consent on
September 21, 2006.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The only costs associated with a
postal facility renaming are those for sign and map changes, none of
which significantly affect the federal budget.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: Although no committee report
citing constitutional authority is available, Article I, Section 8,
Clause 7 of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to establish
Post Offices and post roads.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

H.R. 5923 --- To designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 29-50 Union Street in Flushing, New York, as the "Dr.
Leonard Price Stavisky Post Office" --- *as introduced* *(Ackerman,
D-NY)*

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The bill is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the bill.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.R. 5923 would designate the U.S. Postal
Service facility located at 29-50 Union Street in Flushing, New York, as
the "Dr. Leonard Price Stavisky Post Office."

[]{.mark}

**[Additional Information]{.underline}**: According to the [New York
state Senate
website](http://www.senate.state.ny.us/Senatorbio.nsf/5f1173a89227538785256ab700723e03/af705d5ba9a1145685256fd200586212?OpenDocument),
Dr. Leonard Price Stavisky was a university professor who served in the
New York State Assembly and New York State Senate, representing
Flushing, Queens from 1966 until his death in June of 1999. According to
the sponsor's office, Stavisky, "was an expert in the field of
education, and spent more than 30 years working and teaching at Columbia
University, the State University of New York, the City University of New
York, Colgate University, Long Island University, and Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University." Stavisky was elected to the
New York State Assembly in 1965, and served as chairman of the Education
Committee for more than eight years. In 1983, Stavisky was elected to
Rep. Ackerman's seat in the New York State Senate following Ackerman's
election to Congress. Stavisky is known as an advocate for education
issues.

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 5923 was introduced on July 27,
2006, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform. The bill was
marked-up and was ordered reported to the House by unanimous consent on
September 21, 2006.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The only costs associated with a
postal facility renaming are those for sign and map changes, none of
which significantly affect the federal budget.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Constitutional Authority]{.underline}**: Although no committee report
citing constitutional authority is available, Article I, Section 8,
Clause 7 of the Constitution grants Congress the authority to establish
Post Offices and post roads.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

H.Res. 974 --- Supporting the goals and ideals of National Myositis
Awareness Day --- *as introduced (Israel, D-NY)*

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The resolution is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the resolution.

Note: The 104^th^ Congress changed House rules to prohibit a bill from
being considered on the House floor if "it establishes or expresses a
commemoration", which is defined as "a remembrance, celebration, or
recognition for any purpose through the designation of a specified
period of time"
([[http://clerk.house.gov/legisAct/legisProc/rules/rule12.html]{.underline}](http://clerk.house.gov/legisAct/legisProc/rules/rule12.html))

This resolution resolves that Congress supports the ideals and goals of
the day. Because the resolution merely states support for a
commemorative day, the parliamentarian's office has ruled that it is
allowable under House rules.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Res. 974 resolves that the House of
Representatives supports the goals and ideals of a National Myositis
Awareness Day.

[]{.mark}

The resolution lists a number of findings, including the following:

-   "an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 people are affected by myositis in
    the United States, many of whom remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed;

-   "myositis is a general term used to describe swelling of the
    muscles, but the effects of the inflammatory myopathies (often
    referred to as 'myositis') are much more severe than just
    inflammation;

-   "myositis patients suffer from their immune systems attacking their
    body\'s own normal, healthy tissue, resulting in inflammation or
    swelling;

-   "inflammatory myopathies are thought to be autoimmune diseases, such
    that the body\'s immune system, which normally fights infections and
    viruses, does not stop fighting once the infection or virus is gone;

-   "many patients with treatable forms of myositis often have severe
    long-term disabilities because of failure to diagnose and/or treat
    the disease correctly;

-   "The Myositis Association, the national patient advocacy
    organization serving the myositis patient community, focuses its
    efforts on public policy, research funding, patient services, and
    public awareness and education related to developing effective
    treatments and a cure for myositis;

-   "a National Myositis Awareness Day would educate communities across
    the Nation about myositis and the need for research funding,
    accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments; and

-   "it would be appropriate to observe September 21, 2006, as National
    Myositis Awareness Day."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Res. 974 was introduced on July
28, 2006, and referred to the Committee on Government Reform. The bill
was marked-up and was ordered reported to the House by unanimous consent
on September 21, 2006.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

H.Res. 723 --- Calling on the President to take immediate steps to help
improve the security situation in Darfur, Sudan, with a specific
emphasis on civilian protection --- *as amended* *(Lantos, D-CA)*

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The resolution is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Res. 723 resolves that the House:

-   "commends the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) for its actions
    in monitoring the N'Djamena Ceasefire Agreement in Darfur and its
    role in diminishing some acts of violence;

-   "strongly condemns the continued genocide and violence directed
    against civilians in Darfur by the Government of Sudan and
    government-sponsored militias, as well as attacks perpetrated
    against civilians by rebels in Darfur;

-   "calls upon all parties to the N'Djamena Ceasefire Agreement---

    -   "to abide by the terms of the N'Djamena Ceasefire Agreement and
        the 12 Darfur Peace Agreement; and

    -   "to engage in good-faith negotiations to end the conflict in
        Darfur;

        -   "calls upon the Government of Sudan immediately---

    -   "to comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1706
        (August 31, 2006), support the transition of AMIS to a United
        Nations peacekeeping mission, and facilitate the deployment of
        United Nations peacekeepers throughout Sudan toward that end;

    -   "to withdraw all offensive military aircraft and personnel from
        the region;

    -   "to cease all support for Janjaweed militias and rebels from
        Chad; and

    -   "to disarm all Janjaweed militias;

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-   "calls upon the international community to provide sufficient
    funding to support the AMIS mission as it transitions to a United
    Nations peacekeeping mission;

-   "calls on the African Union to work closely with the United Nations
    and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to strengthen its
    capacity to deter violence and instability until a United Nations
    peacekeeping force is fully deployed in Darfur;

-   "calls on NATO to extend its current mission of advisors to the
    African Union, as requested by the leadership of the African Union;

-   "urges the President to take steps immediately to help improve the
    security situation in Darfur, including by proposing that NATO
    support an interim civilian protection force with sufficient ground
    and air assets under centralized planning, direction, and control,
    to protect civilians and facilitate the deployment of United Nations
    peacekeepers in Darfur;

-   "calls upon NATO allies to support such a NATO mission;

-   "calls upon NATO headquarters staff to begin prudent planning in
    advance of such a NATO mission; and

-   "urges the President to take immediate steps to work through
    diplomatic channels to obtain the support of the People's Republic
    of China, the Russian Federation, and United States allies in the
    Arab League to secure the compliance of the Government of Sudan with
    United Nations Security Council Resolution 1706 and support full
    funding for the United Nations peacekeeping force in Sudan."

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The resolution lists a number of findings, including the following:

-   "the United States Congress and the President are on record as
    declaring that the atrocities being committed in Darfur, Sudan are
    genocide;

-   "the United States has demonstrated leadership on the Sudan issue
    for years, including by mediating Sudan's North-South Peace
    Agreement, by declaring genocide in Darfur, by providing nearly \$1
    billion in humanitarian assistance over time, and by having United
    States Permanent Representative to the United Nations John Bolton,
    in his first action as President of the United Nations Security
    Council, request in February 2006 that United Nations
    Secretary-General Kofi Annan initiate contingency planning for a
    transition from the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) to a
    United Nations peacekeeping force;

-   "the African Union deployed AMIS to Darfur to monitor the violence
    and, in spite of attacks on AMIS observers and the fact that the
    recently improved AMIS mandate still does not provide sufficiently
    for proactive protection of civilians, AMIS has been successful in
    creating pockets of security for displaced persons simply through
    its presence;

-   "the N'Djamena Ceasefire Agreement of April 8, 2004, the Abuja
    Protocols of November 9, 2004, and the Darfur Peace Agreement of May
    5, 2006, have not resulted in a cessation of hostilities in Darfur;

-   "the Government of Sudan and its armed militia groups continue to
    commit crimes against humanity and engage in genocidal acts in
    Darfur, in spite of the presence of AMIS forces, and, in early
    September 2006, launched a major offensive in Darfur, in direct
    violation of the Darfur Peace Agreement;

-   "United Nations Secretary-General Annan has indicated that, 'People
    in many parts of Darfur continue to be killed, raped, and driven
    from their homes by the thousands.';

-   "it has been reported that an estimated 300,000 to 400,000 people
    have died in the conflict-affected area of Darfur and eastern Chad,
    and due to the number of areas that cannot be accounted for, the
    total number of deaths may be higher;

-   "the ongoing assault against civilians by Sudanese Government
    forces, Janjaweed militias, and rebels necessitates the deployment
    of a larger, more capable international peacekeeping force with a
    strong mandate to protect civilians in Darfur;

-   "although the United Nations Security Council approved Security
    Council Resolution 1706 (August 31, 2006) which provides for the
    deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur to
    include up to 22,500 personnel, the Government of Sudan has rejected
    the terms of such Resolution and alternatively issued an ultimatum
    to AMIS to extend its current mission beyond September 2006 without
    transitioning to a United Nations peacekeeping force; and

-   "on the same day on which the Government of Sudan issued its
    ultimatum, the African Union stated that it would quit the
    war-ravaged Darfur region if the Government of Sudan did not allow a
    United Nations peacekeeping force to take over AMIS."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Res. 723 was introduced on March
14, 2006, and referred to the Committee on International Relations. The
resolution was marked-up and was ordered reported, as amended, to the
House by unanimous consent on September 13, 2006.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

H.Res. 992 --- Urging the President to appoint a Presidential Special
Envoy for Sudan --- *as amended* (Wolf, R-VA)

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The resolution is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Res. 992 resolves that Congress:

-   "commends the many years of tireless efforts of United States
    officials who have helped secure the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
    and the Darfur Peace Agreement;

-   "strongly supports the appointment of an adequately staffed
    Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan with a robust mandate to
    develop and coordinate United States policy toward Sudan with
    regular access to senior Administration officials; and

-   "strongly urges the mandate of the Presidential Special Envoy for
    Sudan to include---

    -   "deterring a further escalation of violence and humanitarian
        disaster in the Darfur region of Sudan while ensuring civilians
        are adequately protected and the Darfur Peace Agreement is fully
        implemented;

    -   "facilitating the development of an international peacekeeping
        mission to Darfur with a mandate to protect civilians and
        humanitarian workers;

    -   "ensuring implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement,
        which ended the 21-year civil war in Southern Sudan, Nuba,
        Southern Blue Nile, and Abyei and helping secure a just peace in
        Eastern Sudan;

    -   "coordination of reconstruction and development work in Southern
        Sudan and other marginalized areas;

    -   "coordination and monitoring of the return of refugees and
        displaced people to their homes in Darfur and southern Sudan;

    -   "securing and consolidating peace in Northern Uganda by working
        closely with the Government of South Sudan and the Government of
        Uganda;

    -   "coordination of efforts to ensure implementation of the
        transformation of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) into
        a professional armed force;

    -   "work toward achieving a peaceful, stable, and democratic Sudan
        by ensuring that free and fair elections are held, as called for
        in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, by coordinating and
        implementing programs necessary to achieve these objectives; and

    -   "coordination of efforts to work toward achieving accountability
        for the crimes committed in Darfur by working closely with
        relevant individuals and entities engaged in this area.

[]{.mark}

The resolution lists a number of findings, including the following:

-   "in July 2004, the United States House of Representatives and Senate
    declared that the atrocities in the Darfur region of Sudan
    constitute genocide, and the Bush administration reached the same
    conclusion in September 2004, when then Secretary of State Colin
    Powell stated that 'the evidence leads us to the conclusion that
    genocide has occurred and may still be occurring in Darfur';

-   "an estimated 300,000 to 400,000 people have been killed by the
    Government of Sudan and its Janjaweed allies since the crisis began
    in 2003, more than 2,000,000 people have been displaced from their
    homes, and more than 250,000 people from Darfur remain in refugee
    camps in Chad;

-   "some rebel factions, which have targeted civilians in the Darfur
    region, have intensified their attacks even after the signing of the
    Darfur Peace Agreement in May 2006;

-   "in July 2005, although the Abyei Boundary Commission, established
    to define and demarcate the area of the nine Ngok Dinka chiefdoms,
    finished its work and submitted its report to President Bashir, the
    President has yet to implement the conclusions of the Commission, as
    called for in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement;

-   "the reconstruction and development of Southern Sudan and other
    marginalized areas remains a major challenge, while the return of
    refugees and displaced people to their homes in Darfur will require
    major financial commitments and the establishment of a secure and
    safe environment throughout Darfur;

-   "in order to tackle these many and difficult challenges, the
    appointment of a Presidential Special Envoy for Sudan with a robust
    mandate and access to, and support of, senior Administration
    officials, including the President, is crucial;

-   "Members of Congress, leading foreign policy experts, and many
    nongovernmental organizations have called repeatedly for the
    appointment of a Presidential Envoy for Sudan to effectively
    represent the United States Government in heading off a further
    escalation of genocide in Darfur;

-   "United States Government officials have diligently pursued peace
    agreements to end the North-South conflict and the Darfur conflict
    and the United States Government has provided more than \$2 billion
    in assistance to help the suffering people of Sudan; and

-   "during a speech before the United Nations General Assembly on
    September 19, 2006, President George W. Bush announced the
    appointment of Andrew Natsios to serve as Presidential Special Envoy
    for Sudan."

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.R. 992 was introduced on September
7, 2006, and referred to the Committee on International Relations. The
bill was marked-up and was ordered reported to the House, as amended, by
unanimous consent on September 13, 2006.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

H.Res. 989 --- Commending the United Kingdom for its efforts in the War
on Terror --- *as introduced* (Poe, R-TX)

**[Order of Business]{.underline}**: The resolution is scheduled for
consideration on Monday, September 25, 2006, under a motion to suspend
the rules and pass the resolution.

**[Summary]{.underline}**: H.Res. 989 resolves that Congress:

-   "commends the law enforcement authorities of the United Kingdom on
    their action to prevent a terrible attack from occurring;

-   "commends the intelligence community of the United Kingdom for its
    outstanding work in identifying the citizens seeking to carry out
    this plot;

-   "condemns those that would use acts of violence against innocent
    civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance; and

-   "urges the allies of the United States in the Global War on Terror
    to remain steadfast in the execution of this important mission."

[]{.mark}

The resolution lists a number of findings, including the following:

-   "on August 10, 2006, British police arrested 24 people for plotting
    to commit acts of terror on trans-Atlantic flights;

-   "as of August 31, 2006, 12 citizens have been charged for their
    roles in the terror plot, including eight citizens charge with
    conspiracy to murder;

-   "United Kingdom authorities acted swiftly and decisively to prevent
    a horrific attack on scores of innocent people;

-   "the United Kingdom and the United States have been close allies in
    not only two World Wars and Operation Desert Storm, but also the
    Global War on Terror;

-   "the intelligence and military communities of the United Kingdom and
    the United States continue to work together to win the Global War on
    Terror;

**[Committee Action]{.underline}**: H.Res. 989 was introduced on
September 7, 2006, and referred to the Committee on International
Relations. The bill was marked-up and was ordered reported to the House
by voice vote on September 21, 2006.

**[Cost to Taxpayers]{.underline}**: The resolution authorizes no
expenditure.

**[Does the Bill Expand the Size and Scope of the Federal
Government?]{.underline}**: No.

**[Does the Bill Contain Any New State-Government, Local-Government, or
Private-Sector Mandates?]{.underline}**: No.

**[RSC Staff Contact]{.underline}**: Marcus Kelley;
<marcus.kelley@mail.house.gov>; (202) 226-9717

[]{.mark}