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SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1—
(1) not more than $8,972,238.42 shall be avail-
able for expenses incurred during the period begin-
ning at noon on January 3, 2005, and ending imme-
diately before noon on January 3, 2006; and 
(2) not more than $9,290,962.38 shall be avail-
able for expenses incurred during the period begin-
ning at noon on January 3, 2006, and ending imme-
diately before noon on January 3, 2007. 
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS. 
Payments under this resolution shall be made on 
vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the 
Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner 
directed by the Committee on House Administration. 
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS. 
Amounts made available under this resolution shall 
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by 
the Committee on House Administration.
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on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be consid-
ered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered 
as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage with-
out intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on 
the bill, as amended, equally divided and controlled by the 
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee 
on Ways and Means; (2) the amendment in the nature 
of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on 
Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Rep-
resentative Rangel of New York or his designee, which 
shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately 
debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by 
the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to 
recommit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 128 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 588 
[Report No. 109–330] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4297) 
to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 
201(b) of the concurrent resolution on the budget 
for fiscal year 2006. 
DECEMBER 7, 2005 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 84 
Providing that the Department of Commerce and the International Trade 
Commission should, in conducting 5-year sunset reviews of antidumping 
or countervailing duties on steel products, take into account, and report 
on, the impact of such duties on steel-consuming manufacturers and 
the overall economy. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 10, 2005 
Mr. KNOLLENBERG submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Providing that the Department of Commerce and the Inter-
national Trade Commission should, in conducting 5-year 
sunset reviews of antidumping or countervailing duties 
on steel products, take into account, and report on, the 
impact of such duties on steel-consuming manufacturers 
and the overall economy. 
Whereas virtually every American is affected by the price of 
steel through the products they buy, such as auto parts, 
appliances, automobiles, lawn and garden equipment, 
household goods, electronic equipment, and other items 
that contain steel;
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 710
To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial assistance 
for the construction, improvement, and rehabilitation of farmers markets. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 9, 2005
Ms. KAPTUR (for herself, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. CASE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, Mr. 
LATOURETTE, Mr. MARSHALL, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. 
MCDERMOTT, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. 
SERRANO, and Ms. SLAUGHTER) introduced the following bill; which was 
referred to the Committee on Agriculture 
A BILL 
To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial 
assistance for the construction, improvement, and reha-
bilitation of farmers markets.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Farmers Markets In-
frastructure Assistance Act of 2005’’.
SEC. 2. INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING FOR FARMERS MAR-
KETS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to exercising authority 
to make loans and loan guarantees under other law, the 
Secretary shall make loans, loan guarantees, and grants 
to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for the con-
struction of new farmers markets, or the improvement or 
rehabilitation of existing farmers markets. 
(b) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive a loan, 
loan guarantee, or grant under subsection (a) with respect 
to a farmers market the public agency or nonprofit organi-
zation involved shall—
(1) demonstrate financial need as determined 
by the Secretary; and 
(2) commit to reserving at least 50 percent of 
the floor area of the farmers market for the sale of 
products that are produced locally, as determined by 
the Secretary, by farmers, ranchers, or aquaculture, 
mariculture, or fisheries operators, or by associa-
tions of farmers, ranchers, or such operators, . 
(c) COST SHARING.—
(1) GRANTS.—The amount of a grant shall not 
exceed 25 percent of the cost of the activity funded 
under subsection (a). 
(2) MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF COMBINED GRANT 
AND LOAN.—The combined amount of a grant and
loan made or guaranteed shall not exceed 80 percent 
of the cost of the activity funded under subsection 
(a). 
(d) INTEREST RATE.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—A loan made by the Sec-
retary under subsection (a) shall bear interest at the 
rate equivalent to the rate of interest charged on 
Treasury securities of comparable maturity on the 
date the loan is approved. 
(2) DURATION.—The interest rate for each loan 
will remain in effect for the term of the loan. 
(e) FUNDING.—Of the funds of the Commodity Cred-
it Corporation, the Secretary shall make available to carry 
out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 
through 2007. 
(f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This Act shall take effect 60 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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H. Res. 119
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 9, 2005.
Whereas 2005 marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of
Iwo Jima, in which the United States Marine Corps and
other units of the United States Armed Forces assaulted
and captured the island of Iwo Jima during World War
II;
Whereas the United States success in capturing Iwo Jima
was a crucial victory that provided a location for nec-
essary airbases to eventually win World War II in the
Pacific theatre;
Whereas, in recognition of the particularly hazardous battle-
field conditions experienced by the Marines and other
members of the United States Armed Forces on Iwo
Jima, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet, Fleet
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz stated that ‘‘Among the men
who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common
virtue.’’; and
Whereas more than 70,000 Marines participated in the Bat-
tle of Iwo Jima, of whom 17,372 Marines were wounded
and 5,931 Marines made the ultimate sacrifice, giving
their lives to secure the cause of freedom and the United
States victory in the battle: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Battle of
Iwo Jima; and
(2) recognizes and commends the members of the
United States Marine Corps and all other members of
the United States Armed Forces who participated in the
Battle of Iwo Jima for their sacrifice and contribution,
with particular honor given to those members of the
Armed Forces who gave their lives in defense of freedom
during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Whereas both a strong domestic steel industry and a strong 
domestic manufacturing base are vital to our national de-
fense and economic security; 
Whereas the deterioration of the domestic steel-consuming in-
dustry would reduce the customer base for domestically 
produced steel; 
Whereas antidumping and countervailing duty laws are an 
appropriate avenue of relief, when applied in an objective 
and fair manner, for domestic steel companies injured by 
dumped or subsidized imports; 
Whereas antidumping and countervailing duty laws covering 
imported steel affect not only the domestic producers and 
foreign industry, but also the domestic steel-consuming 
industry, which employs more than 10,000,000 Ameri-
cans; 
Whereas the prices of steel products are at artificially high 
levels in the United States, higher than elsewhere in the 
world, thereby harming the global competitiveness of 
steel-consuming manufacturers in the United States; 
Whereas businesses in the United States that rely on steel 
products are suffering significant hardships, including job 
losses, plant closings, and bankruptcies, due in part to 
distortions in the steel market that have led to decreased 
availability, reduced quality, delayed deliveries, and high-
er prices; 
Whereas steel tariffs imposed under section 201 of the Trade 
Act of 1974 provided an environment under which steel- 
producing companies were able to consolidate, streamline 
their cost structure, and regain competitiveness and prof-
itability in the global steel-producing market;
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Whereas the Department of Commerce and the International 
Trade Commission conduct 5-year sunset reviews of anti-
dumping and countervailing duty orders to determine 
whether lifting those orders is likely to lead to continuing 
or recurring material injury to the domestic steel indus-
try within a reasonably foreseeable time; 
Whereas the Department of Commerce and the International 
Trade Commission, in conducting sunset reviews of anti-
dumping and countervailing duty orders on steel prod-
ucts, have the discretion to take into account, and report 
on, the impact of antidumping or countervailing duties on 
steel-consuming manufacturers and the overall economy; 
Whereas the International Trade Commission, in conducting 
its March 2, 2005, sunset review hearing on hot-rolled 
steel products from Brazil, Japan, and Russia (Invs. 
701–TA–384 and 731–TA–806–808 (Review)), should 
take into account, and report on, the impact of anti-
dumping duties on steel-consuming manufacturers and 
the overall economy; 
Whereas the International Trade Commission, in conducting 
its April 26, 2005, sunset review hearing on stainless 
steel sheet and strip from France, Germany, Italy, 
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom 
(Invs. 701–TA–380–382 and 731–TA–797–804 (Re-
view)), should take into account, and report on, the im-
pact of antidumping duties on steel-consuming manufac-
turers and the overall economy; and 
Whereas giving a voice to all who are affected by anti-
dumping and countervailing duties is an issue of funda-
mental fairness: Now, therefore, be it
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 712 
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude coverage of 
drugs prescribed for the treatment of impotence under the Medicare 
prescription drug benefit. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 9, 2005 
Mr. KING of Iowa (for himself, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. PENCE, Mr. 
KUCINICH, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. AKIN, Mr. PAUL, Mr. MORAN of 
Virginia, Mr. GOODE, Mr. OTTER, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. BOOZMAN, and 
Mrs. CHRISTENSEN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined 
by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude 
coverage of drugs prescribed for the treatment of impo-
tence under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Medicare Prescription 
Drug Sensibility Act’’.
SEC. 2. EXCLUDING MEDICARE DRUG COVERAGE FOR 
DRUGS PRESCRIBED FOR THE TREATMENT 
OF IMPOTENCE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1860D–2(e)(2)(A) of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-102(e)(2)) is 
amended by inserting ‘‘are prescribed for the treatment 
of impotence or which’’ after ‘‘or their medical uses, 
which’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall be effective as if included in the enact-
ment of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, 
and Modernization Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–173). 
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(2) recognizes and commends the members of 
the United States Marine Corps and all other mem-
bers of the United States Armed Forces who partici-
pated in the Battle of Iwo Jima for their sacrifice 
and contribution, with particular honor given to 
those members of the Armed Forces who gave their 
lives in defense of freedom during the Battle of Iwo 
Jima.
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 589 
Creating a select committee to oversee and, where necessary, investigate 
and maximize the necessarily significant appropriations expended to win 
the War on Terror, especially within the operational theaters of Afghani-
stan and Iraq. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 7, 2005 
Mr. MCCOTTER (for himself and Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Creating a select committee to oversee and, where necessary, 
investigate and maximize the necessarily significant ap-
propriations expended to win the War on Terror, espe-
cially within the operational theaters of Afghanistan and 
Iraq. 
Whereas America’s effort to win the War on Terror has nec-
essarily involved significant appropriations, especially 
within the operational theaters of Afghanistan and Iraq; 
Whereas these appropriations are dedicated to maximally 
supplying our military personnel and singularly achieving 
victory, especially in operational theaters of Afghanistan 
and Iraq; and
H. Res. 11
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
January 4, 2005.
Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sor-
row of the death of the Honorable Robert T. Matsui, a Rep-
resentative from the State of California.
Resolved, That a committee of such Members of the
House as the Speaker may designate, together with such
Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to at-
tend the funeral.
Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House be
authorized and directed to take such steps as may be nec-
essary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions and
that the necessary expenses in connection therewith be paid
out of applicable accounts of the House.
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions
to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of
the deceased.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1766
AN ACT
To designate the facility of the United States Post-
al Service located at 4270 John Marr Drive in
Annandale, Virginia, as the ‘‘Stan Parris Post
Office Building’’.
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 714
To protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and to 
promote public safety, health, and regulate activities affecting interstate 
commerce by creating employer liability for negligent conduct that results 
in an individual’s committing a gender-motivated crime of violence 
against another individual on premises controlled by the employer, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 9, 2005
Mrs. MALONEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with-
in the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated 
violence and to promote public safety, health, and regu-
late activities affecting interstate commerce by creating 
employer liability for negligent conduct that results in 
an individual’s committing a gender-motivated crime of 
violence against another individual on premises controlled 
by the employer, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. NEGLIGENTLY ALLOWING GENDER-MOTIVATED 
VIOLENCE. 
An employer—
(1) whose business is in or affects interstate or 
foreign commerce; and 
(2) whose negligent conduct results in a per-
son’s (including a person who acts under color of 
statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of 
any State) committing a crime of violence motivated 
by gender against another person on premises under 
the control of the employer; 
shall be liable to the party injured, in an action for the 
recovery of compensatory and punitive damages, injunc-
tive and declaratory relief, and such other relief as a court 
may deem appropriate. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
As used in this Act—
(1) the term ‘‘crime of violence motivated by 
gender’’ means a crime of violence committed be-
cause of gender or on the basis of gender; and 
(2) the term ‘‘crime of violence’’—
(A) means an act or series of acts that 
would constitute a crime, for which imprison-
ment of more than one year may be imposed, 
against the person of another if that crime is
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Resolved, That the Department of Commerce and the 
International Trade Commission should, in conducting 5- 
year sunset reviews of antidumping or countervailing du-
ties on steel products, use their authority to take into ac-
count, and report on, the impact of such duties on steel- 
consuming manufacturers and the overall economy. 
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a crime of violence as defined in section 16 of 
title 18, United States Code; and 
(B) includes any conduct that would con-
stitute a crime described in subparagraph (A) 
but for the relationship between the person en-
gaging in that conduct and the individual 
against whom such conduct is directed. 
SEC. 3. LIMITATION AND PROCEDURE. 
(a) LIMITATION.—Nothing in this Act entitles a per-
son to a cause of action under section 1 for random acts 
of violence unrelated to gender or for acts that cannot be 
demonstrated, by a preponderance of the evidence, to be 
motivated by gender. 
(b) NO PRIOR CRIMINAL ACTION.—Nothing in this 
section requires a prior criminal complaint, prosecution, 
or conviction to establish the elements of a cause of action 
under section 1. 
(c) CONCURRENT JURISDICTION.—The Federal and 
State courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over actions 
brought pursuant to this Act. 
SEC. 4. MATERIALS TO ASSIST EMPLOYERS. 
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
shall create and provide materials to employers regarding
personnel policies and safety standards to assist employers 
in avoiding liability under this Act.
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 715 
To extend the time within which claims may be filed under the September 
11th Victim Compensation Fund. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 9, 2005 
Mr. MCHUGH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To extend the time within which claims may be filed under 
the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FILING CLAIMS 
UNDER SEPTEMBER 11TH VICTIM COMPENSA-
TION FUND. 
Section 405(a)(3) of the September 11th Victim 
Compensation Fund of 2001 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is 
amended by striking ‘‘2’’ and inserting ‘‘4’’. 
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Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it ad-
journ as a further mark of respect to the memory of the de-
ceased.
Attest:
Clerk.
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 716 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that military reservists 
who are retained in active status after qualifying for reserve retired 
pay shall be given credit toward computation of such retired pay for 
service performed after so qualifying. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 9, 2005 
Mr. MCNULTY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
A BILL 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that 
military reservists who are retained in active status after 
qualifying for reserve retired pay shall be given credit 
toward computation of such retired pay for service per-
formed after so qualifying. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. COMPUTATION OF YEARS OF SERVICE IN COM-
PUTING RESERVE RETIRED PAY. 
(a) CREDIT FOR DAYS AFTER QUALIFYING FOR RE-
TIRED PAY.—Section 12733(1) of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting before the period the fol-
lowing: ‘‘, including the person’s days served in active sta-
tus after qualifying for retired pay under this chapter, 
which shall be credited when the person leaves active sta-
tus’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall apply to any person who qualifies after 
January 1, 1988, for retired pay under chapter 1223 of 
title 10, United States Code, or under chapter 67 of such 
title as in effect before December 1, 1994. 
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H. Res. 120
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 5, 2005.
Whereas on December 26, 2004, an earthquake and tsunami
struck the Indian Ocean basin, killing over 250,000 peo-
ple in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Somalia,
Burma, Maldives, Malaysia, Tanzania, Bangladesh, and
Kenya;
Whereas the response by members of the Armed Forces and
civilian employees of the Department of State and the
United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) was immediate, invaluable, and courageous;
Whereas civilian employees of the Department of State and
USAID showed great leadership in helping to coordinate
relief efforts among donors, United Nations agencies,
international organizations, aid agencies, and host gov-
ernments;
Whereas civilian employees of the Department of State and
USAID who were on vacation in some of the hardest hit
areas used their expertise and specialized skills to provide
immediate assistance to victims and survivors of the tsu-
nami;
Whereas civilian employees of the Department of State and
USAID set up remote assistance operations in the af-
fected areas in order to best provide service to United
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States citizens and citizens of other countries who were
affected by the tsunami;
Whereas United States consular officers worked around the
clock to locate and identify United States citizens af-
fected by the tsunami, reconnect them with their loved
ones, and facilitate their return to the United States, de-
spite the loss of their passports, other identification, and
belongings as a result of the tsunami;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces volunteered their
unique resources to assess the situation and deliver aid
when and where other relief efforts could not;
Whereas the sight of members of the Armed Forces providing
aid to tsunami victims and survivors has provided an im-
portant boost to the image abroad of the United States;
Whereas members of the Armed Forces and civilian employ-
ees of USAID worked together to bring clean water from
Navy ships to victims and survivors in need; and
Whereas the coordinated effort by members of the Armed
Forces and civilian employees of the Department of State
and USAID saved lives, made a crucial contribution to
recovery, and set the stage for a long-term United States
commitment to increased peace and security across South
and Southeast Asia: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the outstanding efforts in response to
the earthquake and tsunami of December 26, 2004, by
members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of
the Department of State and the United States Agency
for International Development;
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(2) recognizes that the actions of these individuals
went above and beyond the call of duty; and
(3) thanks them for their service.
Attest:
Clerk.