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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 227
Recognizing and honoring the contributions of Indian Americans to economic 
innovation and society generally. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2005
Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia (for himself, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. WILSON 
of South Carolina, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. JINDAL, Mr. MENENDEZ, 
Mr. LANTOS, Mr. MCNULTY, Ms. WATSON, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. 
PALLONE, Mr. CANNON, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CHOCOLA, 
Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mr. SWEENEY, 
Mr. RENZI, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. SOUDER, Mrs. MILLER of 
Michigan, Ms. FOXX, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. WYNN, Ms. LO-
RETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. RANGEL, 
Mr. TURNER, Mr. HOLT, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. CHAN-
DLER, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, Mr. COX, Mr. PORTER, Mr. NEY, 
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. MUR-
PHY, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. 
WELLER, Mrs. BONO, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. HYDE, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. 
WALDEN of Oregon, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. PLATTS, and Mr. ISSA) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the contributions of Indian 
Americans to economic innovation and society generally.
Whereas the United States is deeply enriched by its Indian 
American residents; 
Whereas the Indian American community and the graduates 
of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in the
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 1979
AN ACT
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide assistance
for the construction of certain air traffic control towers.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
•HRES 227 IH 
United States have made valuable and significant con-
tributions to society in every profession and discipline; 
and 
Whereas IIT graduates are highly committed and dedicated 
to research, innovation, and promotion of trade and 
international cooperation between India and the United 
States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the valuable and significant con-
tributions of Indian Americans to American society; 
(2) honors the economic innovation attributable 
to graduates of the Indian Institutes of Technology; 
and 
(3) urges all Americans to recognize the con-
tributions of Indian Americans and have a greater 
appreciation of the role Indian Americans have 
played in helping to advance and enrich American 
society.
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 613 
Congratulating the people of Iraq on the three national elections conducted 
in Iraq in 2005. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 15, 2005 
Mr. LANTOS (for himself, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. HOYER, and Mr. HASTINGS of 
Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee 
on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the people of Iraq on the three national 
elections conducted in Iraq in 2005. 
Whereas the people of Iraq have consistently and coura-
geously demonstrated their commitment to democracy by 
participating in three elections in 2005; 
Whereas on January 30, 2005, the people of Iraq partici-
pated in an election for a transitional national assembly; 
Whereas all segments of Iraqi society actively participated in 
the approval of a new Iraqi Constitution through a ref-
erendum held on October 15, 2005; 
Whereas reports indicate that the people of Iraq voted in un-
precedented and overwhelming numbers in the most re-
•HRES 613 IH 
cent election, held on December 15, 2005, for a new, na-
tional parliament that will serve in accordance with the 
recently-approved Iraqi Constitution for a four-year term 
and that represents the first fully sovereign, elected 
democratic assembly in the history of Iraq; 
Whereas this remarkable level of participation by the people 
of Iraq in the face of dire threats to their very lives has 
won the admiration of the world; 
Whereas the Iraqi elections could not have been conducted 
without the courage and dedication of the members of the 
United States Armed Forces and the armed forces of 
other nations in Iraq, including the members of the secu-
rity forces of Iraq; and 
Whereas the December 15, 2005, election in Iraq inspires 
confidence that a robust, pluralistic democracy that will 
bring stability to Iraqi society is emerging: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the people of Iraq on the 
three national elections conducted in Iraq in 2005; 
(2) encourages all Americans to express support 
for the people of Iraq in their efforts to achieve a 
free, open, and democratic society; and 
(3) expresses its thanks and admiration to the 
members of the United States Armed Forces and 
the armed forces of other nations in Iraq, including
IIB 
Calendar No. 1026 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5137 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MARCH 5, 2008 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 
Reported by Mr. BINGAMAN, without amendment 
AN ACT 
To ensure that hunting remains a purpose of the New River 
Gorge National River. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. HUNTING IN NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL 
RIVER. 
Section 1106 of the National Parks and Recreation 
Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 460m–20) is amended in the first 
sentence by striking ‘‘may’’ and inserting ‘‘shall’’. 
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H. Res. 228
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 3, 2005.
Whereas the Vietnamese who resettled in the United States
after the events of April 1975 have, through perseverance
and hard work, been able to rebuild their lives and form
a vibrant community across the United States, nearly a
million and a half strong, which contributes in many sig-
nificant ways to the richness and diversity of American
society;
Whereas the large flow of refugees to the United States and
elsewhere was caused by the fall of the Republic of Viet-
nam to the Communist forces of North Vietnam in April
1975, resulting in a world refugee crisis of historic pro-
portions, the exodus of millions of Vietnamese, and hun-
dreds of thousands of deaths at sea;
Whereas since 1975, Vietnamese Americans have worked tire-
lessly to promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam;
Whereas the United States honors all members of the United
States Armed Forces and members of the South Viet-
namese forces who fought in the Vietnam conflict, includ-
ing those individuals who gave the ultimate sacrifice,
their lives, for the cause of freedom during such conflict;
and
•HRES 228 EH
Whereas the interests of the United States with respect to
the Socialist Republic of Vietnam will be best served
when the Vietnamese people fully enjoy the exercise of
their basic human rights regardless of politics, religion,
gender, or ethnic origin: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors the significant contributions of Viet-
namese Americans to the richness, diversity, and success
of American society;
(2) observes the 30th anniversary of the large exo-
dus of refugees from Vietnam when the Republic of Viet-
nam fell to the Communist forces of North Vietnam;
(3) supports all individuals taking part in events in
Washington, D.C. and across the United States to com-
memorate these momentous events in world history;
(4) honors the memory of those Vietnamese who
lost their lives in that refugee exodus; and
(5) urges all citizens of the United States to share
in remembering these events and working toward the full
realization of freedom, democracy, and equality for all
the people of Vietnam.
Attest:
Clerk.
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 513 
AN ACT 
To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to enhance 
the protection of credit ratings of members of the reserve 
component who serve on active duty in support of a 
contingency operation, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 228
Observing the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Republic of Vietnam to 
the Communist forces of North Vietnam. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2005
Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia (for himself, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, Ms. 
LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. BECER-
RA, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. WATSON, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. WATERS, Ms. 
MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. LINDA T. SA´NCHEZ of 
California, Mr. FILNER, Mr. FARR, Mr. AKIN, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. ED-
WARDS, Mr. HONDA, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. WOLF, Mr. LINCOLN 
DIAZ-BALART of Florida, and Mr. BERMAN) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Observing the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Republic 
of Vietnam to the Communist forces of North Vietnam.
Whereas on April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam fell to 
the Communist forces of North Vietnam, resulting in a 
world refugee crisis of historic proportions, and yielding 
approximately 3,000,000 refugees around the world and 
at least 500,000 individuals who died at sea; 
Whereas since 1975, the 1,500,000 Vietnamese who resettled 
in the United States have, through perseverance and 
hard work, been able to rebuild their lives and form a vi-
brant community across the United States which contrib-
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 880
To amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require Medicare 
Advantage (MA) organizations to pay for critical access hospital services 
and rural health clinic services at a rate that is at least 101 percent 
of the payment rate otherwise applicable under the Medicare Program. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
Mr. KIND (for himself, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. OBER-
STAR, Mr. ROSS, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. 
STUPAK, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. MCHUGH, and Mr. MARSHALL) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and 
Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for 
a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act 
to require Medicare Advantage (MA) organizations to 
pay for critical access hospital services and rural health 
clinic services at a rate that is at least 101 percent 
of the payment rate otherwise applicable under the Medi-
care Program.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. MINIMUM PAYMENT RATE BY MEDICARE AD-
VANTAGE ORGANIZATIONS FOR CRITICAL AC-
CESS 
HOSPITAL 
SERVICES 
AND 
RURAL 
HEALTH CLINIC SERVICES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1857(e) of the Social Se-
curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-27(e)) is amended by adding 
at the end the following: 
‘‘(4) PAYMENTS
FOR
INPATIENT
AND
OUT-
PATIENT CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL SERVICES AND 
RURAL
HEALTH
CLINIC
SERVICES.—A contract 
under this section with an MA organization for the 
offering of an MA plan shall require the organiza-
tion to provide for a payment rate under the plan 
for inpatient and outpatient critical access hospital 
services and for rural health clinic services furnished 
to enrollees of the plan (whether or not the services 
are furnished pursuant to an agreement between 
such organization and a critical access hospital or a 
rural health clinic) that is not less than 101 percent 
of the applicable payment rate established for such 
services under part A or part B.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to Medicare Advantage contract 
years beginning on or after January 1, 2006.
Æ
•HRES 228 IH 
utes in many significant ways to the richness and diver-
sity of American society; 
Whereas since 1975, Vietnamese Americans have worked tire-
lessly to promote democracy and freedom in Vietnam; 
Whereas the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was established as 
a one-party state ruled and controlled by the Vietnamese 
Communist Party; 
Whereas the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 
continues to violate the liberties and civil rights of its 
own citizens through arbitrary arrests, detentions without 
trial, and the censorship of peaceful expressions of polit-
ical and religious beliefs; 
Whereas Article 4 of the Constitution of the Socialist Repub-
lic of Vietnam ensures the supremacy of the Vietnamese 
Communist Party as the only political party in the coun-
try while continuing to enforce an extra-legal administra-
tive decree to detain or place under house arrest any dis-
sidents or civilians for up to 2 years, without trial, under 
the pretext of ‘‘endangering national security’’; 
Whereas, according to the Department of State and inter-
national human rights organizations, the Government of 
the Socialist Republic of Vietnam continues to restrict 
unregistered religious activities and persecutes citizens on 
the basis of their religious and political affiliation 
through arbitrary arrests and detention, harassment, 
physical abuse, censorship, and the denial of the rights 
of free association and religious worship; 
Whereas the people of the United States are firmly com-
mitted to political, religious, and economic freedom for 
the citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the 
United States fully expects equal protection under the
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 882
To require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, through 
the National Weather Service, to establish a tsunami hazard mitigation 
program for all United States coastal States and insular areas. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
Mr. BOEHLERT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Science 
A BILL 
To require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis-
tration, through the National Weather Service, to estab-
lish a tsunami hazard mitigation program for all United 
States coastal States and insular areas.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. 
Congress makes the following findings: 
(1) Tsunamis are very large ocean waves caused 
by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, 
which can travel thousands of miles in open water.
I
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1995
To advance the current timetable for the elimination of out-of-pocket housing
costs for members of the uniformed services entitled to the basic allow-
ance for housing for military housing areas inside the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 24, 2001
Mr. JONES of North Carolina (for himself and Mr. SIMMONS) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To advance the current timetable for the elimination of out-
of-pocket housing costs for members of the uniformed
services entitled to the basic allowance for housing for
military housing areas inside the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXPEDITED ELIMINATION OF MEMBERS’ OUT-
OF-POCKET HOUSING COSTS.
Section 603(b) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105–85; 37 U.S.C.
403 note), as amended by section 605(e) of the Floyd D.
Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
(2) Tsunamis are threats to low-elevation coast-
al States of the United States and insular areas. 
(3) Local tsunamis give residents only a few 
minutes to seek safety. 
(4) Tsunamis originating in one place give resi-
dents of distant localities more time to evacuate po-
tentially-threatened areas, but better data is needed 
to accurately predict their potential to inflict damage 
in any given area. 
(5) The announcement of a tsunami warning 
which results in the evacuation of low-lying areas 
can be very costly. 
(6) False tsunami alerts can result in signifi-
cant costs to several communities, and reduce the se-
riousness with which future alerts will be taken. 
(7) The failure to issue tsunami alerts can be 
even more costly and can result in avoidable death 
and personal injury, as well as destruction of prop-
erty. 
(8) Once a tsunami is generated, the technology 
exists to analyze seismic changes in the Earth and 
changes in ocean water height to determine the di-
rection any given tsunami is traveling and the popu-
lated areas in which it may cause destruction.
•HRES 228 IH 
law for all Vietnamese citizens, regardless of religious be-
lief, political philosophy, or socio-political association; 
Whereas the United States honors all members of the United 
States Armed Forces and members of the South Viet-
namese forces who fought in the Vietnam conflict, includ-
ing those individuals who gave the ultimate sacrifice, 
their lives, for the cause of freedom during such conflict; 
and 
Whereas the interests of the United States with respect to 
the Socialist Republic of Vietnam will be best served 
when freedom and democracy are fully restored to the Vi-
etnamese people and when basic human rights are re-
spected and enjoyed by all Vietnamese regardless of poli-
tics, religion, gender, or ethnic origin: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) observes the 30th anniversary of the fall of 
the Republic of Vietnam to the Communist forces of 
North Vietnam; 
(2) supports all individuals taking part in 
events in Washington, D.C. and across the United 
States to observe this tragic event in world history; 
and 
(3) urges the people of the United States to 
share in remembering this tragic event so as to pro-
vide a greater understanding of the role that this 
event had in depriving the people of Vietnam of their 
liberty and to provide the necessary leadership so
(9) The key steps to reducing damage caused 
by tsunamis are to assess the hazard, educate the 
public to the hazard, monitor the Earth’s seismic ac-
tivity on a real-time basis, and alert local govern-
ments and the public in time for them to take ap-
propriate action. 
SEC. 2. PROGRAM. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, through the National Weath-
er Service, shall establish a tsunami hazard mitigation 
program for all coastal States and insular areas, to per-
form hazard assessment, monitoring and warning, and 
public education functions. Such program shall—
(1) provide warnings of tsunamis, and maintain 
the equipment necessary to make such warnings; 
(2) conduct periodic tests of the tsunami warn-
ing system to ensure its operational effectiveness; 
(3) make tsunami warnings available to the 
broadest extent practicable; 
(4) establish a long-term plan to determine 
areas of possible inundation for all reasonably 
threatened coastal States and insular areas of the 
United States, beginning with the most populous; 
(5) coordinate the preparation of local evacu-
ation plans for susceptible communities; and
(6) coordinate with and maintain membership 
in the International Tsunami Information Center. 
(b) PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES.—The program estab-
lished under subsection (a) shall be designed for the ben-
efit of all coastal States and insular areas of the United 
States, including Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin 
Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth 
of the Northern Marianas Islands.
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•HRES 228 IH 
that one day the Vietnamese people may enjoy free-
dom, democracy, and equality.
Æ
•HRES 613 IH 
the members of the security forces of Iraq, whose 
heroism permitted the Iraqi people to vote safely. 
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457 
•HR 3221 EAH2 
and inserting the following: ‘‘as receiver, with re-
spect to any insured depository institution, orga-
nize a new depository institution under sub-
section (m) or a bridge depository institution 
under subsection (n).’’; 
(B) in subparagraph (G), by striking ‘‘new 
bank or a bridge bank’’ and inserting ‘‘new de-
pository institution or a bridge depository insti-
tution’’; 
(2) in the heading for subsection (e)(10)(C), by 
striking ‘‘BRIDGE BANKS’’ and inserting ‘‘BRIDGE 
DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS’’; 
(3) in subsection (e)(10)(C)(i), by striking 
‘‘bridge bank’’ and inserting ‘‘bridge depository insti-
tution’’; 
(4) in subsection (m)— 
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking 
‘‘BANKS’’ and inserting ‘‘DEPOSITORY INSTITU-
TIONS’’; 
(B) by striking ‘‘insured bank’’ each place 
such term appears and inserting ‘‘insured depos-
itory institution’’; 
(C) by striking ‘‘new bank’’ each place such 
term appears and inserting ‘‘new depository in-
stitution’’;
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 229
Supporting the people of the Togolese Republic in their desire for free, 
fair, and open elections and the establishment of a democratic, represent-
ative government. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2005
Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota (for herself and Ms. WATSON) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the people of the Togolese Republic in their de-
sire for free, fair, and open elections and the establish-
ment of a democratic, representative government.
Whereas, in 1960, the West African country of the Togolese 
Republic gained its independence from France; 
Whereas, in 1967, former President Gnassingbe´ Eyade´ma 
seized power in Togo, and he remained in power until his 
death on February 5, 2005; 
Whereas in its 2004 Country Reports on Human Rights 
Practices, the Department of State stated with respect to 
Togo that, ‘‘The Constitution provides for the right of 
citizens to change their government peacefully; however, 
the Government restricted this right in practice.’’;
•HRES 229 IH 
Whereas following former President Eyade´ma’s death, the 
Togolese army suspended the constitution and appointed 
former President Eyade´ma’s son, Faure Gnassingbe´, as 
president; 
Whereas, on February 6, 2005, the Togolese parliament 
amended the constitution to allow Faure Gnassingbe´ to 
stay in power and carry out the remaining three years of 
his father’s presidential term, with no new elections 
scheduled until 2008; 
Whereas the Togolese constitution stipulates that upon a 
president’s death, the Speaker of the Parliament should 
sit as interim president for sixty days, after which a pres-
idential election is to be held; 
Whereas the Economic Community of West African States 
(ECOWAS) and the African Union considered the actions 
in Togo to be a military coup, and both organizations im-
posed sanctions on Togo; 
Whereas regional security organizations, the United Nations, 
and other countries called for Faure Gnassingbe´’s res-
ignation, and a Department of State spokesman stated, 
‘‘the United States does not accept as legitimate the des-
ignation of Gnassingbe´ as interim president and calls on 
him to step aside immediately.’’; 
Whereas after mounting international pressure, Faure 
Gnassingbe´ authorized new elections and stepped down as 
interim president; 
Whereas opposition groups and citizens in Togo have held 
pro-democracy demonstrations in the capital city of 
Lome´, and the protests have resulted in limited violence; 
and
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1
AN ACT
To close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility,
and choice, so that no child is left behind.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,