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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 85
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating 
to the maintenance of a system of social insurance that provides Social 
Security for its citizens. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 20, 2004
Mr. MICHAUD introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States relating to the maintenance of a system of social 
insurance that provides Social Security for its citizens.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘MAINTENANCE OF SOCIAL SECURITY 
‘‘SECTION 1. The Congress shall pass no law which 
alters the fundamental structure of the Federal Old-Age, 
Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program (hereinafter 
in this article referred to as ‘Social Security’) as a social 
insurance program which provides guaranteed benefits 
that cannot be outlived to retirees and guaranteed benefits 
to disabled workers, the families of retirees and disabled 
workers, and the survivors of deceased retirees and work-
ers. Such benefits must be fully protected against infla-
tion; they must incorporate a progressive benefit structure 
under which the benefit amount is based on the level of 
earnings a worker had during his or her working years; 
and they must be financed in a way that pools risks and 
rewards broadly across society and between generations. 
‘‘PROTECTION OF SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUNDS 
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall pass no law which 
diverts revenues from the Social Security Trust Funds, 
including contributions under the Federal Insurance Con-
tributions Act and the Self-Employment Contributions 
Act, or uses such revenues for any purpose other than pay-
ing Social Security benefits and financing the administra-
tive costs associated with paying such benefits.
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‘‘PROTECTION OF BENEFITS AND PROHIBITION ON 
PRIVATIZATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY 
‘‘SECTION 3. The Congress shall pass no law which 
fully or partially privatizes Social Security, including the 
establishment of individual investment accounts which re-
place some or all of Social Security benefits, which directly 
or indirectly cause reductions in such benefits, or which 
are used to finance such benefits.’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 86
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 21, 2004
Mr. JENKINS introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution 
of the United States.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Total expenditures for any fiscal year 
shall not exceed total revenues for that fiscal year, unless 
three-fifths of the whole number of each House of Con-
gress shall provide by law for a specific excess of expendi-
tures over revenues by a rollcall vote. 
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress may waive the provisions 
of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration 
of war is in effect. The provisions of this article may be 
waived for any fiscal year in which the United States is 
engaged in military conflict which causes an imminent and 
serious military threat to national security and is so de-
clared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of the 
whole number of each House, which becomes law. 
‘‘SECTION 3. The Congress shall enforce and imple-
ment this article by appropriate legislation, which may rely 
on estimates of outlays and receipts. 
‘‘SECTION 4. Total revenues shall include all receipts 
of the United States Government except those derived 
from borrowing. Total expenditures shall include all out-
lays of the United States Government except for those for 
repayment of debt principal.’’.
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. The receipts (including attributable in-
terest) and outlays of the following trust funds shall not 
be counted as receipts or outlays of the United States: 
the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, 
the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal 
Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Supple-
mentary Medical Insurance Trust Fund, the Civil Service 
Retirement and Disability Fund, and the Department of 
Defense Military Retirement Fund. 
‘‘SECTION 2. Congress shall enforce and implement 
this Article by appropriate legislation. 
‘‘SECTION 3. This Article shall take effect beginning 
with the first fiscal year beginning at least 180 days after 
its ratification.’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 91 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 17, 2004 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Servicemen’s 
Readjustment Act of 1944. 
Whereas on June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt 
signed into law the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 
1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights;
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 8
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing 
the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the 
flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 2003
Mrs. EMERSON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States authorizing the Congress and the States to pro-
hibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United 
States and to set criminal penalties for that act.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
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States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘The Congress and the States shall have power to 
prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United 
States and to set criminal penalties for that act.’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 90
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding 
the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of 
Representatives when, in a national emergency, a significant number 
of Members are unable to serve. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 11, 2004
Ms. LOFGREN introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve 
as Members of the House of Representatives when, in 
a national emergency, a significant number of Members 
are unable to serve.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
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States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Congress may by law provide for the 
appointment of temporary members of the House of Rep-
resentatives to serve during any period in which 30 per-
cent or more of the seats of the House of Representatives 
are vacant due to death or resignation. 
‘‘SECTION 2. Any temporary member appointed pur-
suant to a law enacted to carry out this article shall serve 
until a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance 
with the applicable laws regarding special elections in the 
State involved or until the expiration of the 6-month pe-
riod which begins on the first day of the temporary mem-
ber’s service, whichever occurs earlier.’’.
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HJ 91 RFS 
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights provided education and train-
ing benefits to more than 7,800,000 United States vet-
erans and subsequent Acts have provided those benefits 
to more than 21,500,000 United States veterans; 
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights provided unemployment bene-
fits, small business loans, and job counseling services to 
assist veterans with the transition from military service 
to civilian employment; 
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights is credited with contributing 
to the robust recovery of the United States post-World 
War II economy, and is largely recognized as one of the 
most successful domestic programs of the United States; 
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights, and subsequent Acts, estab-
lished home loan programs for United States veterans 
which, 
since 
1944, 
have 
guaranteed 
more 
than 
17,500,000 loans, totaling aggregate loan amounts of 
more than $800,000,000,000, providing home ownership 
opportunities to millions of United States veterans and 
their families; and 
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights, and subsequent Acts, have 
been recognized by political, business, sociocultural, and 
educational leaders as landmark pieces of legislation 
which have collectively contributed to the development of 
the United States middle class: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, That 
Congress— 
(1) supports the recognition of the 60th anniversary 
of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944; and
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 91
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the
Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 91
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Servicemen’s
Readjustment Act of 1944.
Whereas on June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt
signed into law the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of
1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights;
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Whereas the GI Bill of Rights provided education and train-
ing benefits to more than 7,800,000 United States vet-
erans and subsequent Acts have provided those benefits
to more than 21,500,000 United States veterans;
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights provided unemployment bene-
fits, small business loans, and job counseling services to
assist veterans with the transition from military service
to civilian employment;
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights is credited with contributing
to the robust recovery of the United States post-World
War II economy, and is largely recognized as one of the
most successful domestic programs of the United States;
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights, and subsequent Acts, estab-
lished home loan programs for United States veterans
which, 
since 
1944, 
have 
guaranteed 
more 
than
17,500,000 loans, totaling aggregate loan amounts of
more than $800,000,000,000, providing home ownership
opportunities to millions of United States veterans and
their families; and
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights, and subsequent Acts, have
been recognized by political, business, sociocultural, and
educational leaders as landmark pieces of legislation
which have collectively contributed to the development of
the United States middle class: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled, That
Congress—
(1) supports the recognition of the 60th anniversary
of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944; and
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(2) requests the President to issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States to observe the
60th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act
of 1944 with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 91
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 
1944. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 25, 2004
Mr. MICHAUD (for himself, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Mr. EVANS, and 
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey) introduced the following joint resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Servicemen’s 
Readjustment Act of 1944.
Whereas on June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt 
signed into law the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 
1944, commonly known as the GI Bill of Rights; 
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights provided education and train-
ing benefits to more than 7,800,000 United States vet-
erans and subsequent Acts have provided those benefits 
to more than 21,500,000 United States veterans; 
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights provided unemployment bene-
fits, small business loans, and job counseling services to 
assist veterans with the transition from military service 
to civilian employment;
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Whereas the GI Bill of Rights is credited with contributing 
to the robust recovery of the United States post-World 
War II economy, and is largely recognized as one of the 
most successful domestic programs of the United States; 
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights, and subsequent Acts, estab-
lished home loan programs for United States veterans 
which, 
since 
1944, 
have 
guaranteed 
more 
than 
17,500,000 loans, totaling aggregate loan amounts of 
more than $800,000,000,000, providing home ownership 
opportunities to millions of United States veterans and 
their families; and 
Whereas the GI Bill of Rights, and subsequent Acts, have 
been recognized by political, business, sociocultural, and 
educational leaders as landmark pieces of legislation 
which have collectively contributed to the development of 
the United States middle class: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress— 
(1) supports the recognition of the 60th anni-
versary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 
1944, and 
(2) requests the President to issue a proclama-
tion calling on the people of the United States to ob-
serve the 60th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Re-
adjustment Act of 1944 with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 93 
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy during 
World War II. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 29, 2004 
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. EVANS, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. BILI-
RAKIS, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. REYES, Mr. WILSON of 
South Carolina, Mr. BAKER, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. 
BURTON of Indiana, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. CASE, Mr. BARTLETT of Mary-
land, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. HAYES, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. JONES 
of North Carolina, Mr. LOBIONDO, and Mr. FERGUSON) introduced the 
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
Services 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at 
Normandy during World War II. 
Whereas June 6, 2004, marks the 60th anniversary of D- 
Day, the first day of the Allied landing at Normandy 
during World War II by American, British, and Cana-
dian troops; 
Whereas the D-Day landing, known as Operation Overlord, 
was the most extensive amphibious operation ever to 
occur, involving on the first day of the operation 5,000 
naval vessels, more than 11,000 sorties by Allied aircraft, 
and 153,000 members of the Allied Expeditionary Force;
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Whereas the bravery and sacrifices of the Allied troops at 5 
separate Normandy beaches and numerous paratrooper 
and glider landing zones began what Allied Supreme 
Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower called a ‘‘Crusade in 
Europe’’ to end Nazi tyranny and restore freedom and 
human dignity to millions of people; 
Whereas that great assault by sea and air marked the begin-
ning of the end of Hitler’s ambition for world domina-
tion; 
Whereas American troops suffered over 6,500 casualties on 
D-Day; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should honor the 
valor and sacrifices of their fellow countrymen, both liv-
ing and dead, who fought that day for liberty and the 
cause of freedom in Europe: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Al-
lied landing at Normandy during World War II; and 
(2) requests the President to issue a proclama-
tion calling on the people of the United States to ob-
serve the anniversary with appropriate ceremonies 
and programs to honor the sacrifices of their fellow 
countrymen to liberate Europe. 
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 94
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish 
English as the official language of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 29, 2004
Mr. GOODE (for himself, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. BURTON 
of Indiana, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, and Mr. BARTLETT of Mary-
land) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States to establish English as the official language of 
the United States.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. The English language shall be the offi-
cial language of the United States. As the official lan-
guage, the English language shall be used for all public 
acts including every order, resolution, vote, and election, 
and for all records and judicial proceedings of the Govern-
ment of the United States and the governments of the sev-
eral States. 
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress and the States shall en-
force this article by appropriate legislation.’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 95
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese 
Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 29, 2004
Mr. LANTOS (for himself, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. 
ABERCROMBIE, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. KIRK, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. ROS-
LEHTINEN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. LEE, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. KING of 
New York, Mr. EVANS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, 
Mr. PITTS, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. 
BLUMENAUER, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. HOEFFEL, 
Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. SNYDER, Ms. WATSON, Mr. 
DEFAZIO, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. MENENDEZ, 
and Mr. DELAHUNT) introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in 
the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Whereas the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) 
has failed to make substantial and measurable progress 
toward implementing a democratic government in Burma; 
Whereas the courage and determination of the people of 
Burma in their struggle for freedom and justice remains 
steadfast and strong;
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Whereas import sanctions and other restrictions against the 
SPDC and its affiliated entities should remain in force 
until Burma embarks on an irreversible path of reconcili-
ation that includes the full and unfettered participation 
of the National League for Democracy and ethnic minori-
ties in the country; and 
Whereas the Department of State supports the continuation 
of sanctions against the SPDC: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress approves the renewal of the import restric-
tions contained in section 3(a)(1) of the Burmese Freedom 
and Democracy Act of 2003.
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to this land, as is evidenced by their customs and leg-
ends; 
Whereas the arrival of Europeans in North America opened 
a new chapter in the histories of the Native Peoples; 
Whereas, while establishment of permanent European settle-
ments in North America did stir conflict with nearby In-
dian tribes, peaceful and mutually beneficial interactions 
also took place; 
Whereas the foundational English settlements in Jamestown, 
Virginia, and Plymouth, Massachusetts, owed their sur-
vival in large measure to the compassion and aid of the 
Native Peoples in their vicinities; 
Whereas, in the infancy of the United States, the founders 
of the Republic expressed their desire for a just relation-
ship with the Indian tribes, as evidenced by the North-
west Ordinance enacted by Congress in 1787, which be-
gins with the phrase, ‘‘The utmost good faith shall al-
ways be observed toward the Indians’’; 
Whereas Indian tribes provided great assistance to the fledg-
ling Republic as it strengthened and grew, including in-
valuable help to Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on 
their epic journey from St. Louis, Missouri, to the Pacific 
Coast; 
Whereas Native Peoples and non-Native settlers engaged in 
numerous armed conflicts; 
Whereas the United States Government violated many of the 
treaties ratified by Congress and other diplomatic agree-
ments with Indian tribes; 
Whereas this Nation should address the broken treaties and 
many of the more ill-conceived Federal policies that fol-
lowed, such as extermination, termination, forced removal