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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 41
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives 
and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
Mr. FOLEY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of 
Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment 
of the Senate.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, February 13, 2003, or Friday, Feb-
ruary 14, 2003, on a motion offered pursuant to this con-
current resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, 
it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 
2003, or until Members are notified to reassemble pursu-
ant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever 
occurs first; and that when the Senate recesses or ad-
journs on Thursday, February 13, 2003, Friday, February
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14, 2003, Saturday, February 15, 2003, or any day from 
Monday, February 17, 2003, through Friday, February 
21, 2003, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent 
resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand 
recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, February 24, 
2003, or at such other time on that day as may be speci-
fied by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion 
to recess or adjourn, or until Members are notified to reas-
semble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, 
whichever occurs first. 
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority 
Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, acting 
jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the 
House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify 
the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, 
to reassemble at such place and time as they may des-
ignate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall 
warrant it.
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War I years (1914–1918), where people go to learn about 
this critical period; × 
Whereas the Liberty Memorial Museum should be the place 
where the Nation’s history of this monumental struggle 
will be preserved so that generations of the 21st century 
may understand the role played by the United States in 
the preservation and advancement of democracy, free-
dom, and liberty in the early 20th century; × 
Whereas this initiative to recognize and preserve the history 
of the Nation’s sacrifices in World War I will take on 
added significance as the Nation approaches the centen-
nial observance of this event; and × 
Whereas it is fitting and proper to refer to the Liberty Me-
morial Museum as ‘‘America’s National World War I 
Museum’’: Now, therefore, be it × 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress— 
(1) recognizes the Liberty Memorial Museum in 
Kansas City, Missouri, including the museum’s fu-
ture and expanded exhibits, collections, library, ar-
chives, and educational programs, as ‘‘America’s Na-
tional World War I Museum’’; 
(2) recognizes the continuing collection, preser-
vation, and interpretation of the historical objects 
and other historical materials held by the Liberty 
Memorial Museum that enhance the knowledge and 
understanding of the Nation’s people of the Amer-
ican and allied experience during the World War I
(B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the 
following: 
‘‘(4) PERSONS
SUBJECT
TO
PERMISSIVE
DE-
BARMENT; PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A person is subject to 
debarment under paragraph (1)(D) if—
‘‘(i) the person has been convicted of 
a felony for conduct relating to the impor-
tation into the United States of any pre-
scription drug; or 
‘‘(ii) the person has engaged in a pat-
tern of importing or offering for import a 
prescription drug that presents a risk to 
the public health. 
‘‘(B) EFFECT
OF
PARAGRAPH.—Nothing 
in this paragraph applies to a prescription drug 
imported by an individual under section 812 or 
to a commercial transaction conducted between 
an Internet pharmacy and an individual.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 306 of the 
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 335a) 
is amended—
(1) in subsection (b), by striking the subsection 
heading and inserting the following:
‘‘(b) PERMISSIVE DEBARMENT; CERTAIN DRUG AP-
PLICATIONS; IMPORTS.—’’; 
(2) in subsection (c)(2)(A)(iii), by striking 
‘‘paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (b)’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of subsection (b)’’; 
and 
(3) in subsection (d)(3)—
(A) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking ‘‘or 
paragraph (2)(A) or (3) of subsection (b)’’ and 
inserting ‘‘paragraph (2)(A), (3), or (4) of sub-
section (b)’’; 
(B) in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph 
(B), by striking ‘‘or subsection (b)(3)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection 
(b)’’; and 
(C) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking 
‘‘or the food importation process, as the case 
may be’’ and inserting ‘‘, or the food or pre-
scription drug importation process, as the case 
may be’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 306(l)(2) of the Fed-
eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 335a(l)(2)) 
is amended—
‘‘(3) STATE DISCRETION.—A State shall have 
sole discretion, consistent with section 407, to define 
and design activities for families for purposes of this 
subsection, to develop methods for monitoring and 
reviewing progress pursuant to this subsection, and 
to make modifications to the plan as the State 
deems appropriate to assist the individual in increas-
ing their degree of self-sufficiency. 
‘‘(4) RULE OF INTERPRETATION.—Nothing in 
this part shall preclude a State from requiring par-
ticipation in work and any other activities the State 
deems appropriate for helping families achieve self-
sufficiency and improving child well-being.’’. 
(2) PENALTY
FOR
FAILURE
TO
ESTABLISH 
FAMILY
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
PLAN.—Section 
409(a)(3) (42 U.S.C. 609(a)(3)) is amended—
(A) in the paragraph heading, by inserting 
‘‘OR
ESTABLISH
FAMILY
SELF-SUFFICIENCY 
PLAN’’ after ‘‘RATES’’; and 
(B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘or 
408(b)’’ after ‘‘407(a)’’. 
SEC. 110. WORK PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS. 
(a) ELIMINATION
OF
SEPARATE
PARTICIPATION 
RATE REQUIREMENTS FOR 2-PARENT FAMILIES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 420
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the United States transportation system is an exten-
sive, inter-related public and private network of roads,
airports, railroads, transit routes, waterways, terminals,
ports, and pipelines;
Whereas millions of people and businesses rely on this ex-
panding system to get to work, embark on vacations, con-
•HCON 420 EH
duct business, and ship goods within the United States
and abroad;
Whereas this system links regions and connects small and
large cities and urban and rural areas;
Whereas transportation contributes to economic activity and
to a nation’s global competitiveness as a service, an in-
dustry, and an infrastructure;
Whereas the transportation sector accounts for 11 percent of
the United States Gross Domestic Product;
Whereas the transportation sector employs over 11 million
Americans;
Whereas the average household spends about 20 percent of
its income on transportation, more than on any other ex-
pense except housing;
Whereas the President has proclaimed, by Executive Order,
May 16 through May 22, 2004, as National Transpor-
tation Week;
Whereas Congress, by joint resolution approved May 16,
1957 (36 U.S.C. 120), designated the third Friday in
May of each year as ‘‘National Defense Transportation
Day’’ and, by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962
(36 U.S.C. 133), declared that the week during which
that Friday falls be designated as ‘‘National Transpor-
tation Week’’; and
Whereas National Transportation Week provides an oppor-
tunity for the transportation community to join together
for greater awareness about the importance of transpor-
tation and for making youth aware of transportation-re-
lated careers: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the 108th Congress—
(1) applauds the men and women who keep
America moving;
(2) recognizes National Transportation Week
by supporting the goals of that Week; and
(3) urges all Americans to become more aware
of the benefits and contributions of transportation to
the United States economy.
Passed the House of Representatives May 17, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 420
Agreed to May 20, 2004
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas the United States transportation system is an extensive,
inter-related public and private network of roads, airports, rail-
roads, transit routes, waterways, terminals, ports, and pipelines;
Whereas millions of people and businesses rely on this expanding
system to get to work, embark on vacations, conduct business,
and ship goods within the United States and abroad;
Whereas this system links regions and connects small and large
cities and urban and rural areas;
Whereas transportation contributes to economic activity and to
a nation’s global competitiveness as a service, an industry, and
an infrastructure;
Whereas the transportation sector accounts for 11 percent of the
United States Gross Domestic Product;
Whereas the transportation sector employs over 11 million Ameri-
cans;
Whereas the average household spends about 20 percent of its
income on transportation, more than on any other expense except
housing;
Whereas the President has proclaimed, by Executive order, May
16 through May 22, 2004, as National Transportation Week;
Whereas Congress, by joint resolution approved May 16, 1957 (36
U.S.C. 120), designated the third Friday in May of each year
as ‘‘National Defense Transportation Day’’ and, by joint resolution
approved May 14, 1962 (36 U.S.C. 133), declared that the week
during which that Friday falls be designated as ‘‘National
Transportation Week’’; and
Whereas National Transportation Week provides an opportunity
for the transportation community to join together for greater
awareness about the importance of transportation and for making
youth aware of transportation-related careers: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the 108th Congress—
(1) applauds the men and women who keep America
moving;
(2) recognizes National Transportation Week by supporting
the goals of that Week; and
H. Con. Res. 420—2
(3) urges all Americans to become more aware of the bene-
fits and contributions of transportation to the United States
economy.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 420
Applauding the men and women who keep America moving and recognizing 
National Transportation Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 11, 2004
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself and Mr. OBERSTAR) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Applauding the men and women who keep America moving 
and recognizing National Transportation Week.
Whereas the United States transportation system is an exten-
sive, inter-related public and private network of roads, 
airports, railroads, transit routes, waterways, terminals, 
ports, and pipelines; 
Whereas millions of people and businesses rely on this ex-
panding system to get to work, embark on vacations, con-
duct business, and ship goods within the United States 
and abroad; 
Whereas this system links regions and connects small and 
large cities and urban and rural areas;
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Whereas transportation contributes to economic activity and 
to a nation’s global competitiveness as a service, an in-
dustry, and an infrastructure; 
Whereas the transportation sector accounts for 11 percent of 
the United States Gross Domestic Product; 
Whereas the transportation sector employs over 11 million 
Americans; 
Whereas the average household spends about 20 percent of 
its income on transportation, more than on any other ex-
pense except housing; 
Whereas the President has proclaimed, by Executive Order, 
May 16 through May 22, 2004, as National Transpor-
tation Week; 
Whereas Congress, by joint resolution approved May 16, 
1957 (36 U.S.C. 120), designated the third Friday in 
May of each year as ‘‘National Defense Transportation 
Day’’ and, by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962 
(36 U.S.C. 133), declared that the week during which 
that Friday falls be designated as ‘‘National Transpor-
tation Week’’; and 
Whereas National Transportation Week provides an oppor-
tunity for the transportation community to join together 
for greater awareness about the importance of transpor-
tation and for making youth aware of transportation-re-
lated careers: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the 108th Congress—
(1) applauds the men and women who keep 
America moving;
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 420 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 18, 2004 
Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Applauding the men and women who keep America moving 
and recognizing National Transportation Week. 
Whereas the United States transportation system is an exten-
sive, inter-related public and private network of roads, 
airports, railroads, transit routes, waterways, terminals, 
ports, and pipelines; 
Whereas millions of people and businesses rely on this ex-
panding system to get to work, embark on vacations,
HCON 420 RFS 
conduct business, and ship goods within the United 
States and abroad; 
Whereas this system links regions and connects small and 
large cities and urban and rural areas; 
Whereas transportation contributes to economic activity and 
to a nation’s global competitiveness as a service, an in-
dustry, and an infrastructure; 
Whereas the transportation sector accounts for 11 percent of 
the United States Gross Domestic Product; 
Whereas the transportation sector employs over 11 million 
Americans; 
Whereas the average household spends about 20 percent of 
its income on transportation, more than on any other ex-
pense except housing; 
Whereas the President has proclaimed, by Executive Order, 
May 16 through May 22, 2004, as National Transpor-
tation Week; 
Whereas Congress, by joint resolution approved May 16, 
1957 (36 U.S.C. 120), designated the third Friday in 
May of each year as ‘‘National Defense Transportation 
Day’’ and, by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962 
(36 U.S.C. 133), declared that the week during which 
that Friday falls be designated as ‘‘National Transpor-
tation Week’’; and 
Whereas National Transportation Week provides an oppor-
tunity for the transportation community to join together 
for greater awareness about the importance of transpor-
tation and for making youth aware of transportation-re-
lated careers: Now, therefore, be it
HCON 420 RFS 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the 108th Congress— 
(1) applauds the men and women who keep 
America moving; 
(2) recognizes National Transportation Week 
by supporting the goals of that Week; and 
(3) urges all Americans to become more aware 
of the benefits and contributions of transportation to 
the United States economy. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 17, 2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
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vent the areas from which Israel has withdrawn
from posing a threat to the security of Israel.
Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
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years (1914–1918), both on the battlefield and on 
the home front; 
(3) commends the ongoing development and vis-
ibility of ‘‘Lessons of Liberty’’ educational outreach 
programs for teachers and students throughout the 
Nation; and 
(4) encourages the need for present generations 
to understand the magnitude of World War I, how 
it shaped the Nation, other countries, and later 
world events, and how the sacrifices made then 
helped preserve liberty, democracy, and other found-
ing principles for generations to come. 
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(1) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘and sub-
section 
(b)(3)(A)’’ 
and 
inserting 
‘‘subsection 
(b)(3)(A), and subsection (b)(4)(A)’’; and 
(2) in the second sentence, by inserting ‘‘, sub-
section (b)(4)(B),’’ after ‘‘subsection (b)(3)(B)’’. 
(d) PROHIBITED ACT.—Section 301 of the Federal 
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 331) (as 
amended by section 6(b)) is amended by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘(nn) The importing or offering for importation into 
the United States of a prescription drug by, with the as-
sistance of, or at the direction of a person debarred under 
section 306(b)(4).’’. 
(e) IMPORTATION BY DEBARRED PERSONS.—Section 
801 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 
U.S.C. 381) (as amended by section 5(b)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(s) IMPORTATION
OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
BY 
DEBARRED PERSONS.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If a prescription drug is 
imported or offered for importation into the United 
States, and the importer, owner, or consignee of the 
prescription drug is a person that has been debarred 
under section 306(b)(4), the prescription drug—
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 423
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
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SECTION 
1. 
AUTHORIZATION 
OF 
USE 
OF 
CAPITOL
GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL WORLD WAR II ME-
MORIAL DEDICATION.
The Capitol Grounds may be used for a public event
providing additional space in conjunction with the dedica-
tion of the National World War II Memorial on May 29,
2004, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House
of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Ad-
ministration of the Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. CONDITIONS.
The event to be carried out under this resolution shall
be free of admission charge to the public and arranged
not to interfere with the needs of Congress, under condi-
tions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and
the Capitol Police Board.
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
For the purposes of this resolution, the Architect of
the Capitol is authorized to erect on Capitol Grounds such
stage, sound amplification devices, and other related struc-
tures and equipment as may be required for the event to
be carried out under this resolution.
SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police
Board are authorized to make any such additional ar-
rangements that may be required to carry out the event
under this resolution.
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SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 5104(c); 60 Stat. 718), con-
cerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations
on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions appli-
cable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event
to be carried out under this resolution.
Passed the House of Representatives May 17, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 423
Agreed to May 21, 2004
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring),
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR
NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL DEDICATION.
The Capitol Grounds may be used for a public event providing
additional space in conjunction with the dedication of the National
World War II Memorial on May 29, 2004, or on such other date
as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. CONDITIONS.
The event to be carried out under this resolution shall be
free of admission charge to the public and arranged not to interfere
with the needs of Congress, under conditions to be prescribed by
the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board.
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
For the purposes of this resolution, the Architect of the Capitol
is authorized to erect on the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound
amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment
as may be required for the event to be carried out under this
resolution.
SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board
are authorized to make any such additional arrangements that
may be required to carry out the event under this resolution.
SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the
restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act of July 31, 1946
(40 U.S.C. 5104(c); 60 Stat. 718), concerning sales, advertisements,
displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other
H. Con. Res. 423—2
restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the
event to be carried out under this resolution.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 423 
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for activities associated with 
the dedication of the National World War II Memorial. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 13, 2004 
Ms. KAPTUR submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for activities 
associated with the dedication of the National World 
War II Memorial. 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
SECTION 
1. 
AUTHORIZATION 
OF 
USE 
OF 
CAPITOL 
GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL WORLD WAR II ME-
MORIAL DEDICATION. 
The Capitol Grounds may be used for a public event 
providing additional space in conjunction with the dedica-
tion of the National World War II Memorial on May 29, 
2004, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House
•HCON 423 IH 
of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Ad-
ministration of the Senate may jointly designate. 
SEC. 2. CONDITIONS. 
The event to be carried out under this resolution shall 
be free of admission charge to the public and arranged 
not to interfere with the needs of Congress, under condi-
tions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and 
the Capitol Police Board. 
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT. 
For the purposes of this resolution, the Architect of 
the Capitol is authorized to erect on Capitol Grounds such 
stage, sound amplification devices, and other related struc-
tures and equipment as may be required for the event to 
be carried out under this resolution. 
SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS. 
The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police 
Board are authorized to make any such additional ar-
rangements that may be required to carry out the event 
under this resolution. 
SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. 
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act 
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 5104(c); 60 Stat. 718), con-
cerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations 
on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions appli-
•HCON 423 IH 
cable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event 
to be carried out under this resolution. 
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