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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 467 
Requesting that the President transmit to the House of Representatives 
information in his possession relating to contracts for services or con-
struction related to Hurricane Katrina recovery that relate to wages 
and benefits to be paid to workers. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 
Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California (for himself, Mr. OWENS, Ms. WOOLSEY, 
Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mrs. MCCARTHY, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. VAN 
HOLLEN, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. 
MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. WU, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, 
Mr. KILDEE, Mr. HOLT, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, 
Mr. PAYNE, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. BARROW, and Mr. KIND) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Requesting that the President transmit to the House of 
Representatives information in his possession relating to 
contracts for services or construction related to Hurri-
cane Katrina recovery that relate to wages and benefits 
to be paid to workers. 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives requests 
that the President transmit to the House of Representa-
tives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption 
of this resolution—
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(1) copies of any portions of any contracts in 
his possession for services or building or other con-
struction (including pre-awarded contracts or con-
tracts that were modified or extended) related to 
Hurricane Katrina recovery or rebuilding that ad-
dress wages and benefits to be paid to workers pur-
suant to the Act commonly known as the Davis- 
Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.), the Service 
Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351 et seq.), or the 
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 
et seq.) that were awarded by the Federal Emer-
gency Management Agency (or at the request of 
such agency) or by the Departments of Labor, Edu-
cation, Homeland Security, Health and Human 
Services, or Defense, or the Army Corps of Engi-
neers; and 
(2) any communications in his possession made 
or received, on or after August 26, 2005, by the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency or by the 
Departments of Labor, Education, Homeland Secu-
rity, Health and Human Services, or Defense, or the 
Army Corps of Engineers, related to compliance 
with or enforcement of the Act commonly known as 
the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.), the 
Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351 et
•HRES 467 IH 
seq.), or the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 
U.S.C. 201 et seq.) in the geographic areas specified 
in the President’s Proclamation 7924 of September 
8, 2005. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 494 
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Labor to 
certify a group of workers in a subdivision of a firm as eligible to 
apply for assistance under the trade adjustment assistance program 
if the subdivision is a seller of articles of the firm that employed a 
group of workers who received a certification of eligibility under such 
program and such sales are related to the article that was the basis 
for such certification. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 14, 2009 
Mr. SPRATT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to require the Secretary 
of Labor to certify a group of workers in a subdivision 
of a firm as eligible to apply for assistance under the 
trade adjustment assistance program if the subdivision 
is a seller of articles of the firm that employed a group 
of workers who received a certification of eligibility under 
such program and such sales are related to the article 
that was the basis for such certification. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 711 
Recognizing and honoring the 150th anniversary of the founding of the 
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 7, 2006 
Mr. COSTA (for himself, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. REGULA, Mr. HOBSON, and Mr. 
SHADEGG) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the 150th anniversary of the 
founding of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. 
Whereas the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity was founded on 
March 9, 1856, by 8 young men at the University of Ala-
bama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in order to establish a 
band of brothers; 
Whereas the founders of the fraternity believed in promoting 
the intellectual, moral, and spiritual welfare of their 
members; 
Whereas the mission of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity 
is to promote the highest standards of friendship, schol-
arship, and service for its members; 
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Whereas the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity adheres to its 
creed known as ‘‘The True Gentleman’’ and lives up to 
its ideals and aspirations for conduct with fellow man; 
Whereas, for 150 years, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity 
has played an integral role in the positive development of 
the character and education of more than 280,000 men; 
Whereas the brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, being from 
different backgrounds, ethnic groups, and temperaments, 
have shared countless friendships and a common belief in 
the founding ideals of the fraternity; 
Whereas tens of thousands of Sigma Alpha Epsilon men have 
served our nation’s military and hundreds have given the 
ultimate sacrifice for our freedom; 
Whereas alumni from Sigma Alpha Epsilon serve as leaders 
in their respective fields, including government, business, 
entertainment, science, and higher education; 
Whereas the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity has 190,000 
living alumni from as many as 290 chapters at colleges 
and universities in 49 states and Canada, making it the 
largest social fraternity in the world; and 
Whereas Sigma Alpha Epsilon continues to enrich the lives 
of its members who, in turn, give back to their families, 
communities, and other service groups: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes and honors the 150th anniver-
sary of the founding of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon 
Fraternity; 
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(c) ASSESSMENT OF HOUSING NEEDS OF VERY LOW- 
INCOME VETERAN FAMILIES.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—For the first report sub-
mitted pursuant to subsection (a) and every fifth re-
port thereafter, the Secretary of Housing and Urban 
Development shall— 
(A) conduct an assessment of the housing 
needs of very low-income veteran families (as 
such term is defined in section 3); and 
(B) shall include in each such report find-
ings regarding such assessment. 
(2) CONTENT.—Each assessment under this 
subsection shall include— 
(A) conducting a survey of, and direct 
interviews with, a representative sample of very 
low-income veteran families (as such term is de-
fined in section 3) to determine past and cur-
rent— 
(i) socioeconomic characteristics of 
such veteran families; 
(ii) barriers to such veteran families 
obtaining safe, quality, and affordable 
housing; 
(iii) levels of homelessness among 
such veteran families; and 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 96 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 468 
[Report No. 109–238] 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to 
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 
Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported 
from the Committee on Rules. 
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the 
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to 
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported on the legislative day of September 29, 2005, pro-
viding for consideration or disposition of a conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropria-
HRES 468 RH 
tions for the Department of Homeland Security for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for the other 
purposes.
House Calendar No. 96 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 468 
[Report No. 109–238] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
•HRES 711 IH 
(2) commends its founding fathers and all 
Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers, past and present, for 
their bond of friendship, common ideals and beliefs, 
and service to community; and 
(3) expresses its best wishes to this most re-
spected and cherished of national fraternities for 
continued success and growth. 
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parts of Colombia, is making a vital contribution to local 
and regional peace-building efforts; 
Whereas Afro-Colombian communities in the Pacific coastal 
region are active in the peace-building movement, includ-
ing the Peace Community of San Jose´ de Apartado´, San 
Francisco de Ası´s, Jiguamiando, Curvarado, CAVIDA, 
and the Main Black Community Councils of Middle 
Atrato, Naya, Yurumangui, Cajambre, Mayorquino, and 
Raposo; 
Whereas indigenous communities are advancing conflict reso-
lution and peaceful solutions in the province of Cauca, in-
cluding the Nasa Project in Toribio, San Francisco, and 
Tacueyo, and the Global Project in Jambalo and 
Piendamo; 
Whereas civil society groups are courageously promoting 
peace, including the Medellin Youth Network, the Middle 
Magdalena Peace and Development Program, and the 
Municipal Constituency Assemblies of Tarso, Mogotes, 
Riachuelo and Micoahumado; 
Whereas women and women’s groups, such as the Women’s 
Route (Ruta Pacifica de Mujeres), a network of more 
than 300 women’s organizations, the Popular Female Or-
ganization (Organizacion Feminina Popular), and the 
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, 
have been critical to local peace-building in Colombia; 
Whereas leaders and members of local peace-building initia-
tives throughout Colombia have been victims of or live 
with the threat of extrajudicial executions, violence, and 
kidnapping 
by 
left-wing 
guerillas 
and 
right-wing 
paramilitaries; 
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H. Res. 469
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
September 29, 2005.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order 
to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 68) 
making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, 
and for other purposes. The joint resolution shall be consid-
ered as read. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the joint resolution to final passage without inter-
vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided 
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member 
of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to 
recommit. 
SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative 
day of Thursday, October 6, 2005, for the Speaker to enter-
tain motions that the House suspend the rules. The Speaker 
or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her 
designee on the designation of any matter for consideration 
pursuant to this resolution.
•HRES 469 EH 
SEC. 3. A motion to proceed pursuant to section 2908 
of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 
shall be in order only if offered by the Majority Leader or 
his designee. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 712 
Commending the United States men’s and women’s curling teams on their 
accomplishments at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 7, 2006 
Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the United States men’s and women’s curling 
teams on their accomplishments at the 2006 Winter 
Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. 
Whereas the 2006 Winter Olympic Games, which recently 
concluded in Torino, Italy, were a resounding success; 
Whereas the athletes of the United States men’s and wom-
en’s curling teams of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games 
reflected the ideals of the Olympic movement by exhib-
iting determination, honor, sportsmanship, and excellence 
throughout the competitions; 
Whereas the athletes of the men’s and women’s curling teams 
played a prominent role in the 2006 Winter Olympic 
Games and represented the talent and diversity of the 
athletes of the United States; 
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Whereas the women’s curling team consisted of the following 
members: Cassie Johnson, Jamie Johnson, Jessica 
Schultz, Maureen Brunt, Courtney George, and Coach 
Neil Does; 
Whereas the men’s curling team consisted of the following 
members: Pete Fenson, Shawn Rojeski, Joe Polo, John 
Shuster, Scott Baird, and Coach Bob Fenson; 
Whereas both the men’s and women’s curling teams call the 
Bemidji Curling Club, in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional 
District, their home; 
Whereas the men’s and women’s curling teams exhibited their 
skill, their mastery of strategic play, and the ability to 
precisely execute when the pressure was on; and 
Whereas the combination of skill and determination helped 
the men’s curling team bring home the bronze medal for 
the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives com-
mends the athletes of the United States men’s and wom-
en’s curling teams for the grace, sportsmanship, and de-
termination exhibited by the teams throughout the 2006 
Winter Olympic Games and for the accomplishments that 
flowed from the teams by maintaining the Olympic spirit 
on and off the field of competition. 
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Whereas churches and faith communities in the United 
States and Colombia, as well as non-governmental orga-
nizations working for peace, democracy and human rights 
in Colombia, provide on-going support, advocacy, and a 
voice for the millions of Colombians struggling to survive 
in the face of poverty, displacement, and violence; 
Whereas many members of the religious communities across 
the United States are working in solidarity with Peace 
Communities, Peace Sanctuary Churches, and other local 
peace-building initiatives in Colombia; 
Whereas Colombia’s government is a major beneficiary of 
United States foreign assistance, and has received close 
to $5,000,000,000 in military, counter-narcotics, and 
other aid since 2000; and 
Whereas the United States has a significant strategic interest 
in assisting Colombia and its people to end armed conflict 
and drug trafficking, promote human rights, allow dis-
placed families to return to their traditional land and 
communities under appropriate human security condi-
tions, and establish a process for peaceful reconciliation, 
justice, and restoring the rule of law: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the courage and supports the de-
termination of leaders and members of civil society 
and faith communities who are risking their lives 
every day to advance local peace-building efforts, 
end violence and promote peace, human rights, and 
human dignity in Colombia; 
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(2) recognizes the service and commitment of 
churches, faith-based organizations, and non-govern-
mental organizations in the United States and Co-
lombia for their advocacy and humanitarian assist-
ance to promote peace, defend human rights, and 
improve the lives of the people of Colombia who have 
been displaced and marginalized; 
(3) urges the Secretary of State to recognize, 
promote, and provide support for faith-based organi-
zations and non-governmental organizations in Co-
lombia, and their partners in the United States, for 
efforts to provide humanitarian assistance, promote 
peace and conflict resolution, advance human rights, 
and end the armed conflict in Colombia; and 
(4) calls upon the Secretary of State to monitor 
any acts of violence or human rights abuses com-
mitted against leaders or members of local peace- 
building efforts in Colombia by government forces, 
guerilla groups, or paramilitaries. 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 97 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 469 
[Report No. 109–239] 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 68) making 
continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, and for other pur-
poses; for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and addressing 
a motion to proceed under section 2908 of the Defense Base Closure 
and Realignment Act of 1990. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 
Mr. PUTNAM, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
68) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 
2006, and for other purposes; for consideration of mo-
tions to suspend the rules; and addressing a motion 
to proceed under section 2908 of the Defense Base Clo-
sure and Realignment Act of 1990. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J.
HRES 469 RH 
Res. 68) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal 
year 2006, and for other purposes. The joint resolution 
shall be considered as read. The previous question shall 
be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final 
passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour 
of debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appro-
priations; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, October 6, 2005, for the Speaker 
to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. 
The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minor-
ity Leader or her designee on the designation of any mat-
ter for consideration pursuant to this resolution. 
SEC. 3. A motion to proceed pursuant to section 2908 
of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 
shall be in order only if offered by the Majority Leader 
or his designee.
House Calendar No. 97 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 469 
[Report No. 109–239] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 68) making continuing appropriations 
for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes; 
for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; 
and addressing a motion to proceed under section 
2908 of the Defense Base Closure and Realign-
ment Act of 1990. 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 713
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
March 9, 2006.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 2829) to reauthorize the Office of National 
Drug Control Policy Act. The first reading of the bill shall 
be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration 
of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the 
bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Government Reform. After general debate the 
bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute 
rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for 
the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the 
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the 
Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. The com-
mittee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be con-
sidered as read. All points of order against the committee
•HRES 713 EH 
amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. Notwith-
standing clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the com-
mittee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in 
order except those printed in the report of the Committee on 
Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment 
may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may 
be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall 
be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time speci-
fied in the report equally divided and controlled by the pro-
ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, 
and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the ques-
tion in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All 
points of order against such amendments are waived. At the 
conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the 
Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with 
such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member 
may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment 
adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the 
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and 
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
•HRES 713 EH 
tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions. 
Attest:
Clerk.