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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 897
To restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for amounts 
received under qualified group legal services plans and to increase the 
maximum amount of the exclusion. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
Mr. CAMP (for himself, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. RAMSTAD, 
Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. GORDON, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, 
Mrs. JOHNSON
of Connecticut, Mr. NEAL
of Massachusetts, Mr. 
DELAHUNT, Mr. MANZULLO, Mrs. MCCARTHY, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. 
STARK, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. COLE of Oklahoma, and Mr. 
EHLERS) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross 
income for amounts received under qualified group legal 
services plans and to increase the maximum amount 
of the exclusion.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXCLUSION FOR AMOUNTS RECEIVED UNDER 
QUALIFIED GROUP LEGAL SERVICES PLANS 
RESTORED AND MADE PERMANENT. 
(a) INCREASE OF EXCLUSION.—Subsection (a) of 
section 120 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relat-
ing to exclusion by employee for contributions and legal 
services provided by employer) is amended by striking the 
last sentence. 
(b) RESTORATION
AND PERMANENCE
OF EXCLU-
SION.—Section 120 of such Code (relating to amounts re-
ceived under qualified group legal services plans) is 
amended by striking subsection (e) and by redesignating 
subsection (f) as subsection (e). 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2004.
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H. Res. 924 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 11, 2008. 
Whereas Iowa State University of Science and Technology 
was established by the Iowa General Assembly on March 
22, 1858, as the Iowa Agricultural College and Model 
Farm in response to the State of Iowa’s desire to provide 
higher education opportunities to farm families and work-
ing classes in Iowa, predating the passage of the Federal 
Morrill Act by 4 years; 
Whereas on September 11, 1862, Iowa became the first State 
in the United States to accept the terms and conditions 
of the Morrill Act creating the land-grant system of col-
leges and universities; 
Whereas the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm, 
known today as Iowa State University of Science and 
Technology, received Iowa’s land-grant charter on March 
29, 1864, making it one of the first land-grant institu-
tions in the United States; 
Whereas Iowa State University was a pioneer in all 3 parts 
of the land-grant mission, including— 
(1) allowing access to all, regardless of race, gender, 
or social class; 
(2) practical research; and 
(3) outreach;
prove patient outcomes in other public health 
areas. 
(2) INTERIM
REPORTS.—The Secretary of 
Health and Human Services may provide interim re-
ports to the Congress on the telehealth stroke treat-
ment grant program under section 330M of the 
Public Health Service Act (added by subsection (a)) 
at such intervals as the Secretary determines to be 
appropriate. 
SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. 
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish 
Federal standards for the treatment of patients or the li-
censure of health care professionals.
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H. Res. 232
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 26, 2005.
Resolved, That on such date as the Speaker of the House
of Representatives may designate, official photographs of the
House may be taken while the House is in actual session.
Payment for the costs associated with taking, preparing, and
distributing such photographs may be made from the applica-
ble accounts of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 617 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness 
and Prevention Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 15, 2005 
Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD (for herself and Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating 
Violence Awareness and Prevention Week. 
Whereas 1 in 3 female high school students reports being 
physically abused or sexually abused by a dating partner; 
Whereas over 40 percent of male and female high school stu-
dents surveyed had been victims of dating violence at 
least once; 
Whereas violent relationships in adolescence can have serious 
ramifications for victims, who are at higher risk for sub-
stance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, sui-
cide, and adult re-vicimization; 
Whereas the severity of violence among intimate partners has 
been shown to increase if the pattern was established in 
adolescence;
HRES 617 IH 
Whereas 81 percent of parents surveyed either believed dat-
ing violence is not a problem or admitted they did not 
know it is a problem; 
Whereas the week of February 6, 2006, has been recognized 
as an appropriate week for activities furthering aware-
ness of teen dating violence; and 
Whereas recognizing a ‘‘National Teen Dating Violence 
Awareness and Prevention Week’’ would benefit schools, 
communities, and families regardless of socioeconomic 
status, race, or gender: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives should 
raise awareness of teen dating violence in the Nation by 
supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating 
Violence Awareness and Prevention Week. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 79 
Recognizing the public service of Archbishop Patrick Flores. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 9, 2005 
Mr. GONZALEZ (for himself, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. BONILLA, and Mr. 
CUELLAR) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the public service of Archbishop Patrick Flores. 
Whereas Archbishop Patrick Flores became the first Mexi-
can-American bishop in the United States, on Cinco de 
Mayo, May 5, 1970; 
Whereas Archbishop Patrick Flores retired in December 
2004 with the longest active service of any Hispanic 
bishop in the United States; 
Whereas Archbishop Patrick Flores served over 34 years in 
the Archdiocese of San Antonio and he was only the sec-
ond Hispanic Archbishop in the United States; 
Whereas Archbishop Patrick Flores has been a leader in de-
veloping the next generation of Hispanic leadership and 
in the promotion of multi-cultural understanding with the 
creation of the Mexican-American Cultural Center;
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2017
To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to con-
duct a study of the feasibility of developing regional vehicle fuel specifica-
tions for the United States and of implementing the use of a uniform
blend of gasoline in the Midwest region of the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 25, 2001
Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin (for himself, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. SENSEN-
BRENNER, Mr. PETRI, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr.
WELLER, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. KIRK, Mr. KENNEDY of Min-
nesota, and Mrs. BIGGERT) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency to conduct a study of the feasibility of developing
regional vehicle fuel specifications for the United States
and of implementing the use of a uniform blend of gaso-
line in the Midwest region of 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. STUDY.
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘Administrator’’),
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 899
To amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity 
Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide a 2-year extension of supplemental 
security income in fiscal years 2006 through 2008 for refugees, asylees, 
and certain other humanitarian immigrants. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. LEVIN, Ms. ROS-
LEHTINEN, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Mr. BECERRA) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend section 402 of the Personal Responsibility and 
Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide 
a 2-year extension of supplemental security income in 
fiscal years 2006 through 2008 for refugees, asylees, 
and certain other humanitarian immigrants.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘SSI Extension for El-
derly and Disabled Refugees Act’’.
SEC. 2. SSI EXTENSION FOR HUMANITARIAN IMMIGRANTS. 
Section 402(a)(2) of the Personal Responsibility and 
Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 
1612(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(M) TWO-YEAR SSI EXTENSION THROUGH 
FISCAL YEAR 2008.—
‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—With respect to 
eligibility for benefits for the specified Fed-
eral program described in paragraph 
(3)(A), the 7-year period described in sub-
paragraph (A) shall be deemed to be a 9-
year period during fiscal years 2006 
through 2008. 
‘‘(ii) 
ALIENS
WHOSE
BENEFITS 
CEASED IN PRIOR FISCAL YEARS.—
‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Beginning on 
the date of the enactment of the SSI 
Extension for Elderly and Disabled 
Refugees Act, any qualified alien ren-
dered ineligible for the specified Fed-
eral program described in paragraph 
(3)(A) during fiscal years prior to fis-
cal year 2006 solely by reason of the 
termination of the 7-year period de-
scribed in subparagraph (A) shall be
eligible for such program for an addi-
tional 2-year period in accordance 
with this subparagraph, if such alien 
meets all other eligibility factors 
under title XVI of the Social Security 
Act. 
‘‘(II) PAYMENT OF BENEFITS.—
Benefits paid under subparagraph (I) 
shall be paid prospectively over the 
duration of the qualified alien’s re-
newed eligibility.’’.
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 618 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning Syria and 
Lebanon. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 15, 2005 
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself and Mr. ENGEL) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 
concerning Syria and Lebanon. 
Whereas the Syrian Human Rights Committee writes that 
‘‘In Lebanon, where the Syrian [military] presence lasted 
around 29 years, thousands of Lebanese disappeared, 
died of torture, faced massacres, and were victims of 
raids and arrests.’’; 
Whereas it is widely reported that Syria has utilized the prac-
tices of kidnapping and arresting Lebanese citizens, 
using torture against them, and causing their virtual dis-
appearance; 
Whereas two mass graves were recently discovered in the 
Lebanese village of Anjar, 2 miles from the Syrian bor-
der;
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 89 
To require air carriers to honor tickets for bankrupt air service. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 4, 2005 
Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To require air carriers to honor tickets for bankrupt air 
service. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Airline Consumer Pro-
tection Act of 2005’’. 
SEC. 2. AIR CARRIERS REQUIRED TO HONOR TICKETS FOR 
SUSPENDED SERVICE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Each air carrier that provides 
scheduled air transportation on a route shall provide, to 
the extent practicable, air transportation to passengers 
ticketed for air transportation on that route by any other
air carrier that suspends, interrupts, or discontinues air 
passenger service on the route by reason of insolvency or 
bankruptcy of the other air carrier. 
(b) PASSENGER OBLIGATION.—An air carrier is not 
required to provide air transportation under subsection (a) 
to a passenger unless that passenger makes alternative ar-
rangements with the air carrier for such transportation 
within 60 days after the date on which that passenger’s 
air transportation was suspended, interrupted, or discon-
tinued (without regard to the originally scheduled travel 
date on the ticket). 
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•HRES 79 IH 
Whereas Archbishop Patrick Flores has been a leader in the 
foundation and growth of the Hispanic Scholarship 
Fund, which has provided over 68,000 scholarships in ex-
cess of $144 million to Hispanics across the United 
States; 
Whereas Archbishop Patrick Flores has been a leader in the 
restoration of the historic San Fernando Cathedral; 
Whereas Archbishop Patrick Flores has been a leader in pro-
moting the economic development of long neglected 
neighborhoods in his Archdiocese; 
Whereas Archbishop Patrick Flores has been a leader in the 
cause of civil rights, immigrant rights, public housing, 
public health, education, and the rights and welfare of 
the poor and the vulnerable; and 
Whereas Archbishop Patrick Flores has been a leader in the 
effort to engage more young Catholics in service to their 
community, their country, and their Church: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representative— 
(1) recognizes Archbishop Patrick Flores for his 
leadership in improving the opportunities of His-
panics in the United States; 
(2) praises Archbishop Patrick Flores for his 
34 years of service as bishop serving the diverse and 
growing needs of the Archdiocese of San Antonio; 
(3) thanks Archbishop Patrick Flores for a life 
of public service in the causes of civil rights, health, 
and education for all Americans; and
109TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 8
AN ACT
To make the repeal of the estate tax permanent.
109TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 8
AN ACT
To make the repeal of the estate tax permanent.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Death Tax Repeal Per-
manency Act of 2005’’.
SEC. 2. ESTATE TAX REPEAL MADE PERMANENT.
Section 901 of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief
Reconciliation Act of 2001 shall not apply to title V of
such Act.
Passed the House of Representatives April 13, 2005.
Attest:
Clerk.
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 8 
To make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 17, 2005 
Mr. HULSHOF (for himself, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. HERGER, Mr. SHAW, Mr. 
MCCRERY, Mr. CAMP, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. ENGLISH of 
Pennsylvania, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. WELLER, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, 
Mr. FOLEY, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. RYAN of Wis-
consin, Mr. CANTOR, Ms. HART, Mr. CHOCOLA, Mr. BLUNT, Ms. PRYCE 
of Ohio, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. AKIN, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BAKER, Mr. 
BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. BASS, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. BISHOP of Geor-
gia, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mrs. BONO, Mr. BOOZMAN, 
Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. 
BURTON of Indiana, Mr. CANNON, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. 
CHABOT, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. COX, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. CULBERSON, 
Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. DREIER, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. EHLERS, Mrs. EMERSON, 
Mr. EVERETT, Mr. FORBES, Mr. FORTUN˜O, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. GAR-
RETT of New Jersey, Mr. GOODE, Mr. GORDON, Mr. GRAVES, Ms. HAR-
RIS, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. JONES of North Caro-
lina, Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. 
LOBIONDO, Mr. LUCAS, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. 
MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. 
MCKEON, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. MATHESON, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, 
Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. MORAN 
of Kansas, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. OTTER, Mr. PEARCE, 
Mr. PENCE, Mr. PITTS, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. ROGERS of 
Kentucky, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. RYUN of Kansas, Mr. SESSIONS, 
Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. 
STEARNS, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. TERRY, Mr. THORN-
BERRY, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. TURNER, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Mr. WEST-
MORELAND, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. WICKER, Mr. WILSON of South Caro-
lina, and Mr. WOLF) introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL 
To make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Death Tax Repeal Per-
manency Act of 2005’’. 
SEC. 2. ESTATE TAX REPEAL MADE PERMANENT. 
Section 901 of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief 
Reconciliation Act of 2001 shall not apply to title V of 
such Act. 
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•HRES 79 IH 
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution 
to Archbishop Patrick Flores and to the Archdiocese 
of San Antonio for appropriate display. 
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Calendar No. 84
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 8
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
APRIL 14, 2005
Received 
APRIL 19, 2005
Read the first time 
APRIL 20, 2005
Read the second time and placed on the calendar 
AN ACT 
To make the repeal of the estate tax permanent.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Death Tax Repeal Per-
manency Act of 2005’’.
HR 8 PCS 
SEC. 2. ESTATE TAX REPEAL MADE PERMANENT. 
Section 901 of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief 
Reconciliation Act of 2001 shall not apply to title V of 
such Act.
Passed the House of Representatives April 13, 2005. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
Calendar No. 84
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 8
AN ACT 
To make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. 
APRIL 20, 2005
Read the second time and placed on the calendar
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 900 
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to remove from an alien 
the initial burden of establishing that he or she is entitled to non-
immigrant status under section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, in the case 
of certain aliens seeking to enter the United States for a temporary 
stay occasioned by the serious illness or death of a United States citizen 
or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 17, 2005 
Mr. CASE (for himself, Mr. HONDA, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. CROW-
LEY, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. 
ABERCROMBIE, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) 
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to remove 
from an alien the initial burden of establishing that 
he or she is entitled to nonimmigrant status under sec-
tion 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, in the case of certain 
aliens seeking to enter the United States for a temporary 
stay occasioned by the serious illness or death of a 
United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for 
permanent residence, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Compassionate Visitor 
Visa Act’’. 
SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF INITIAL BURDEN OF ESTAB-
LISHING ENTITLEMENT TO NONIMMIGRANT 
STATUS 
FOR 
CERTAIN 
ALIENS 
SEEKING 
ENTRY DUE TO TEMPORARY FAMILY OBLIGA-
TION. 
Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(b)) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘(b)’’ and inserting ‘‘(b)(1)’’; 
(2) by striking ‘‘101(a)(15))’’ and inserting 
‘‘101(a)(15) or paragraph (2))’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(2) In the case of an alien seeking nonimmigrant 
status under section 101(a)(15)(B) in order to enter the 
United States for a temporary stay occasioned by, and re-
lating to, the serious illness or death of a United States 
citizen, or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent resi-
dence, who is a grandchild, grandparent, parent, sibling, 
spouse, or child of the applicant (or other emergency or 
compelling circumstances involving such a citizen or per-
manent resident alien as the Secretary of Homeland Secu-
rity may establish by regulation), the applicant shall be 
presumed to be entitled to such nonimmigrant status un-
less the consular officer, at the time of application for a
visa, or the immigration officer, at the time of application 
for admission, determines, based on specific facts, that the 
applicant— 
‘‘(A) is inadmissible to the United States under 
section 212(a); or 
‘‘(B) does not intend to depart from the United 
States after the expiration of the period of author-
ized admission.’’. 
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 901
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to give priority in the issuance 
of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War 
II veterans who are or were naturalized citizens of the United States, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 17, 2005
Mr. CASE (for himself, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. BORDALLO, and Mr. FIL-
NER) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to give pri-
ority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons 
and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who 
are or were naturalized citizens of the United States, 
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PRIORITY FOR SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF FILI-
PINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS. 
Section 203(e)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(e)(1)) is amended by adding at the 
end the following:
‘‘Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, in making 
visas available within any category established under such 
subsections, priority shall be given to any otherwise eligi-
ble child, son, or daughter of a person who was naturalized 
pursuant to section 405 of the Immigration Act of 1990 
(8 U.S.C. 1440 note).’’.
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•HRES 618 IH 
Whereas Syria reportedly operated detention facilities in 
Anjar and other Lebanese cities including Tripoli, Beirut, 
and Shtaura in the Bekka Valley; 
Whereas Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora has sought 
the aid of the international community in investigating 
the Anjar tragedy; 
Whereas reports received at Amnesty International indicate 
that ‘‘exhumations are not being carried out with the ap-
propriate level of care and there are fears that bodies 
may be damaged and potential evidence lost’’; 
Whereas Amnesty International urged Lebanon to ‘‘take im-
mediate actions to ensure that the evidence at the sites 
is properly preserved that the victims are identified and 
that the evidence is used to bring suspected perpetrators 
to justice in fair trials’’; 
Whereas a 1991 Amnesty Law gives immunity to those indi-
viduals responsible for crimes committed before March 
18, 1991; and 
Whereas though its military occupation of Lebanon has 
ended, Syria’s efforts to intimidate, harass, and silence 
Lebanese critics have persisted: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports efforts by the Lebanese govern-
ment to respect the remains of the victims in the 
mass graves and protect the viability of the evidence; 
(2) calls on the President to direct the United 
States Permanent Representative to the United Na-
tions to seek adoption of a resolution at the United 
Nations Security Council calling for an investigation