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•HRES 6 EH
COMMITTEE
ON STANDARDS
OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT:
Mr. Smith of Texas, Chairman.
COMMITTEE
ON TRANSPORTATION
AND INFRASTRUC-
TURE: Mr. Shuster, Chairman, Mr. Young of Alaska, Mr.
Petri, Mr. Boehlert, Mr. Bateman, Mr. Coble, Mr. Duncan,
Mr. Ewing, Mr. Gilchrest, Mr. Horn, Mr. Franks of New Jer-
sey, Mr. Mica, Mr. Quinn, Mrs. Fowler, Mr. Ehlers, Mr.
Bachus, Mr. LaTourette, Mrs. Kelly, Mr. LaHood, Mr.
Baker, Mr. Bass, Mr. Ney, Mr. Metcalf, Mr. Pease, Mr.
Hutchinson, Mr. Cook, Mr. Cooksey, Mr. Thune, Mr.
LoBiondo, Mr. Watts of Oklahoma, Mr. Moran of Kansas,
Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Terry, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Gary Miller of
California, Mr. Sweeney, and Mr. DeMint.
COMMITTEE
ON
VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: Mr. Stump,
Chairman, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr.
Spence, Mr. Everett, Mr. Buyer, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Bachus, Mr.
Stearns, Mr. Moran of Kansas, Mr. Hayworth, Mrs.
Chenoweth, Mr. LaHood, and Mr. Simpson.
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS: Mr. Archer, Chair-
man, Mr. Crane, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Shaw, Mrs. Johnson of
Connecticut, Mr. Houghton, Mr. Herger, Mr. McCrery, Mr.
Camp, Mr. Ramstad, Mr. Nussle, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas,
Ms. Dunn, Mr. Collins, Mr. Portman, Mr. English, Mr. Wat-
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) African nations and people have the right to
ensure the conservation, evaluation, and sustainable
use of their agricultural and biological resources,
traditional knowledge, and technologies, and to gov-
ern access to them;
(2) African farmers have the right to access,
use, exchange, and share their agricultural and bio-
logical resources, traditional knowledge, and tech-
nologies as established by customary law and prac-
tice;
(3) African nations have the right to protect the
rights of farmers and communities to their agricul-
tural and biological resources, traditional knowledge,
and technologies;
(4) the patenting of life forms that are part of
African agricultural and biological resources, tradi-
tional knowledge, and technologies violates these
rights;
(5) the African Model Legislation for the Pro-
tection of the Rights of Local Communities, Farm-
ers and Breeders, and for the Regulation of Access
to Biological Resources seeks to recognize, protect,
and support these rights; and
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Hundred Fifth Congress, agreed to June 18, 1998
(hereafter referred to as the ‘‘Authorizing Resolu-
tion’’), may sit and act during the One Hundred
Sixth Congress at any time prior to April 1, 1999,
as it may deem appropriate, without regard to
whether or not the House of Representatives is in
session at the time.
(2) CONTINUATION OF POWERS AND JURISDIC-
TION.—Solely for the purpose described in para-
graph (1), the Select Committee’s jurisdiction, and
all other powers, authorities, responsibilities, and
procedures of the Select Committee and of other
Committees of the House of Representatives, shall
remain as set forth in the Authorizing Resolution,
except as follows:
(A) Section 10 of the Authorizing Resolu-
tion shall not be continued.
(B) Sections 8 and 9 of the Authorizing
Resolution shall apply only to the enforcement
of requests for information which are issued
prior to January 3, 1999, and to issuing and
enforcing requests for information directly re-
lated to the declassification and public release
of the Select Committee’s report.
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(3) DISPOSITION OF RECORDS.—In addition to
the powers and authorities extended under para-
graph (2), upon the termination of the Select Com-
mittee, all records of the Select Committee shall be
transferred to other committees of the House of
Representatives, stored by the Clerk of the House of
Representatives, or otherwise disposed of as the Se-
lect Committee may direct, consistent with applica-
ble rules and laws concerning classified information.
(4) NO
ADDITIONAL
FUNDS.—Funds for the
Select Committee for carrying out activities under
this subsection during the One Hundred Sixth Con-
gress shall be derived solely from amounts provided
pursuant to the Authorizing Resolution which re-
main unobligated and unexpended as of the end of
the One Hundred Fifth Congress.
(g) NUMBERING OF BILLS.—In the One Hundred
Sixth Congress, the first 10 numbers for bills (H.R. 1
through H.R. 10) shall be reserved for assignment by the
Speaker to such bills as he may designate when introduced
before March 1, 1999.
SEC. 3. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in
order to consider in the House a resolution amending
clause 5 of rule XXVI, if offered by the Majority Leader
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or his designee. The resolution shall be considered as read
for amendment. The previous question shall be considered
as ordered on the resolution to final adoption without in-
tervening motion or demand for division of the question
except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled
by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their
designees.
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(6) the trade and economic development policies
of the United States toward Africa should respect
and support the rights of African farmers with re-
spect to their agricultural and biological resources,
traditional knowledge, and technologies, and the pro-
visions of the African Model Legislation.
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‘‘(B) the amount that is equal to 1.0 per-
cent of the total funds appropriated to carry
out this section for the fiscal year;
‘‘(2) shall not exceed 15 percent of the total
funds described in paragraph (1)(B); and
‘‘(3) shall be subject to the criteria specified in
subsection (g).
‘‘(g) CRITERIA FOR ASSISTANCE AWARDS.—In deter-
mining whether to provide technical and financial assist-
ance to a State or local government under this section,
the President shall take into account—
‘‘(1) the extent and nature of the hazards to be
mitigated;
‘‘(2) the degree of commitment of the State or
local government to reduce damages from future
natural disasters;
‘‘(3) the degree of commitment by the State or
local government to support ongoing non-Federal
support for the hazard mitigation measures to be
carried out using the technical and financial assist-
ance;
‘‘(4) the extent to which the hazard mitigation
measures to be carried out using the technical and
financial assistance contribute to the mitigation
goals and priorities established by the State;
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House Calendar No. 290
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 600
[Report No. 106–910]
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, 2000
Mr. REYNOLDS, 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 October 2, 2000, providing
for consideration or disposition of a conference report to
accompany the bill (H.R. 4475) making appropriations for
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the Department of Transportation and related agencies
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for
other purposes, or any amendment reported in disagree-
ment from a conference thereon.
House Calendar No. 290
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 600
[Report No. 106–910]
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, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 603
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 3, 2000.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 4578) making appropriations for the Depart-
ment of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes. All
points of order against the conference report and against its
consideration are waived. The conference report shall be con-
sidered as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
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‘‘(5) the extent to which the technical and fi-
nancial assistance is consistent with other assistance
provided under this Act;
‘‘(6) the extent to which prioritized, cost-effec-
tive mitigation activities that produce meaningful
and definable outcomes are clearly identified;
‘‘(7) if the State or local government has sub-
mitted a mitigation plan under section 322, the ex-
tent to which the activities identified under para-
graph (6) are consistent with the mitigation plan;
‘‘(8) the opportunity to fund activities that
maximize net benefits to society;
‘‘(9) the extent to which assistance will fund
mitigation activities in small impoverished commu-
nities; and
‘‘(10) such other criteria as the President es-
tablishes in consultation with State and local govern-
ments.
‘‘(h) FEDERAL SHARE.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Financial assistance pro-
vided under this section may contribute up to 75
percent of the total cost of mitigation activities ap-
proved by the President.
‘‘(2) SMALL
IMPOVERISHED
COMMUNITIES.—
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the President may
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House Calendar No. 293
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 603
[Report No. 106–924]
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (H.R. 4578) making appropriations for the Department of the Inte-
rior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 2, 2000
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered
to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference report to
accompany the bill (H.R. 4578) making appropriations
for the Department of the Interior and related agencies
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for
other purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 4578) making appropriations for
the Department of the Interior and related agencies for
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the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other
purposes. All points of order against the conference report
and against its consideration are waived. The conference
report shall be considered as read.
House Calendar No. 293
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 603
[Report No. 106–924]
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 4578) making
appropriations for the Department of the Interior
and related agencies for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.
OCTOBER 2, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 604
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 3, 2000.
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. 110)
making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2001, and for other purposes. The joint resolution shall be
considered as read for amendment. 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 Appropria-
tions; and (2) one motion to recommit.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 294
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 604
[Report No. 106–925]
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 110) making
further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other
purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 2, 2000
Mr. LINDER, 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.
110) making further continuing appropriations for the
fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon 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.
110) making further continuing appropriations for the fis-
cal year 2001, and for other purposes. The joint resolution
shall be considered as read for amendment. The previous
question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolu-
HRES 604 RH
tion 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 Com-
mittee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit.
House Calendar No. 294
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 604
[Report No. 106–925]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution
(H.J. Res. 110) making further continuing ap-
propriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for
other purposes.
OCTOBER 2, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 605
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 24, 2000.
Whereas communities should implement an emergency alert
plan such as the Amber Plan to expedite the recovery of
abducted children;
Whereas the Amber Plan, a partnership between law enforce-
ment agencies and media officials, assists law enforce-
ment, parents, and local communities to respond imme-
diately to the most serious child abduction cases;
Whereas the Amber Plan was created in 1996 in memory of
9-year-old Amber Hagerman who was kidnapped and
murdered in Arlington, Texas;
Whereas in response to community concern, the Association
of Radio Managers with the assistance of area law en-
forcement in Arlington, Texas, created the Amber Plan;
Whereas, to date, the Amber Plan is credited with saving the
lives of at least 9 children nationwide;
Whereas the National Center for Missing and Exploited Chil-
dren endorses the Amber Plan and is promoting the use
of such emergency alert plans nationwide;
Whereas the Amber Plan is responsible for reuniting children
with their searching parents: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that Amber Plan is a powerful tool in fighting child ab-
ductions and should be used across the United States.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 605
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that communities should
implement the Amber Plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 2, 2000
Mrs. WILSON (for herself, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. FROST,
Mr. OXLEY, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. FOLEY, Mr.
GREENWOOD, and Mr. VISCLOSKY) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
communities should implement the Amber Plan to expe-
dite the recovery of abducted children.
Whereas communities should implement an emergency alert
plan such as the Amber Plan to expedite the recovery of
abducted children;
Whereas the Amber Plan, a partnership between law enforce-
ment agencies and media officials, assists law enforce-
ment, parents, and local communities to respond imme-
diately to the most serious child abduction cases;
Whereas the Amber Plan was created in 1996 in memory of
9-year-old Amber Hagerman who was kidnapped and
murdered in Arlington, Texas;
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Whereas in response to community concern, the Association
of Radio Managers with the assistance of area law en-
forcement in Arlington, Texas, created the Amber Plan;
Whereas, to date, the Amber Plan is credited with saving the
lives of at least 9 children nationwide;
Whereas the National Center for Missing and Exploited Chil-
dren endorses the Amber Plan and is promoting the use
of such emergency alert plans nationwide;
Whereas the Amber Plan is responsible for reuniting children
with their searching parents: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that Amber Plan is a powerful tool in fighting
child abductions and should be used across the United
States.
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the
‘‘Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000’’.
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents of
this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I—PREDISASTER HAZARD MITIGATION
Sec. 101. Findings and purpose.
Sec. 102. Predisaster hazard mitigation.
Sec. 103. Interagency task force.
Sec. 104. Mitigation planning; minimum standards for public and private struc-
tures.
TITLE II—STREAMLINING AND COST REDUCTION
Sec. 201. Technical amendments.
Sec. 202. Management costs.
Sec. 203. Public notice, comment, and consultation requirements.
Sec. 204. State administration of hazard mitigation grant program.
Sec. 205. Assistance to repair, restore, reconstruct, or replace damaged facili-
ties.
Sec. 206. Federal assistance to individuals and households.
Sec. 207. Community disaster loans.
Sec. 208. Report on State management of small disasters initiative.
Sec. 209. Study regarding cost reduction.
TITLE III—MISCELLANEOUS
Sec. 301. Technical correction of short title.
Sec. 302. Definitions.
Sec. 303. Fire management assistance.
Sec. 304. President’s Council on Domestic Terrorism Preparedness.
Sec. 305. Disaster grant closeout procedures.
Sec. 306. Public safety officer benefits for certain Federal and State employees.
Sec. 307. Buy American.
Sec. 308. Treatment of certain real property.
Sec. 309. Study of participation by Indian tribes in emergency management.
TITLE I—PREDISASTER HAZARD
MITIGATION
SEC. 101. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that—
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘or’’
at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
‘‘(E) to use any covered messaging system
to transmit an unsolicited advertisement.’’; and
(2) in paragraph (2)(C), by inserting before the
period at the end the following: ‘‘, except that the
Commission may not exempt under this subpara-
graph any call that violates the prohibition under
paragraph (1)(E)’’.
(b) DEFINITION.—Section 227(a) of the Communica-
tions Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 227(a)) is amended—
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and
(4) as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol-
lowing new paragraph:
‘‘(2) The term ‘covered messaging system’
means a messaging system capable of providing text,
graphic, or image messages (including a short mes-
sage service and systems using the wireless applica-
tion protocol) that—
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SEC. 1171. 2-ACETYLNICOTINIC ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.29.02
2-Acetylnicotinic 
acid 
(CAS 
No.
89942–59–6) (provided for in sub-
heading 2933.39.61) ..........................
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
SEC. 1172. SAMe.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.21.06
Food supplement preparation of S-
adenosylmethionine 
1,4-
butanedisulfonate (CAS No. 101020–
79–5) (provided for in subheading
2106.90.99) .......................................
5.5%
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
SEC. 1173. PROCION CRIMSON H-EXL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.60
1,5-Naphthalene-disulfonic acid, 2-
((8-((4-chloro-6-((3-(((4-chloro-6-((7-
((1,5-disulfo-2-naphthalenyl)-azo)-8-
hydroxy-3,6-disulfo-1-
naphthalenyl)amino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-
yl)amino)-methyl)phenyl)-amino)-
1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino)-1-hydroxy-
3,6-disulfo-2-naphthalenyl)-azo)-,
octa- (CAS No. 186554–26–7) (pro-
vided for in subheading 3204.16.30)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
SEC. 1174. DISPERSOL CRIMSON SF GRAINS.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
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‘‘
9902.37.02
Instant print film, in rolls (provided
for in subheading 3702.20.00) ..........
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
SEC. 1105. COLOR INSTANT PRINT FILM.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.37.01
Instant print film of a kind used for
color photography (provided for in
subheading 3701.20.00) ....................
2.8%
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
SEC. 1106. MIXTURES OF SENNOSIDES AND MIXTURES OF
SENNOSIDES AND THEIR SALTS.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.29.75
Mixtures of sennosides and mixtures
of sennosides and their salts (pro-
vided for in subheading 2938.90.00)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
SEC. 1107. CIBACRON RED LS–B HC.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.04
Reactive Red 270 (CAS No. 155522–
05–7) (provided for in subheading
3204.16.30) .......................................
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
SEC. 1108. CIBACRON BRILLIANT BLUE FN–G.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.88
6,13-Dichloro-3,10-bis[[2-[[4-fluoro-
6-[(2-sulfonyl)amino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-
yl]amino]propyl]amino]-4,11-
triphenodioxazinedisulfonic acid lith-
ium sodium salt (CAS No. 163062–
28–0) (provided for in subheading
3204.16.30) .......................................
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2003
’’.
HRES 618 ATH
necessary for carrying out the provisions of these resolu-
tions and that the necessary expenses in connection there-
with be paid out of applicable accounts of the House.
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolu-
tions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the
family of the deceased.
Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it ad-
journ as a further mark of respect to the memory of the
deceased.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 608
Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 3, 2000
Mr. GUTKNECHT submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating majority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and
are hereby, elected to the following standing committees
of the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE
ON
TRANSPORTATION
AND
INFRA-
STRUCTURE: Mr. Martinez.
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mrs. Wilson.
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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 bill (S. 2311) to revise
and extend the Ryan White CARE Act programs under
title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act, to improve
access to health care and the quality of care under such
programs, and to provide for the development of increased
capacity to provide health care and related support serv-
ices to individuals and families with HIV disease, and for
other purposes. The bill shall be considered as read for
amendment. The amendment in the nature of a substitute
printed in the Congressional Record and numbered 1 pur-
suant to clause 8 of rule XVIII shall be considered as
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill, as amended, to final passage without
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 Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or
without instructions.