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H. Res. 222
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 13, 2003.
Whereas on February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia
and its crew of seven heroic astronauts were lost in a
tragic accident;
Whereas the breakup of Columbia scattered debris over a
large area of Texas, as well as Louisiana, Nevada, Cali-
fornia, and possibly other States;
Whereas the Federal Emergency Management Agency was
designated the lead agency for directing other Federal
agencies in the recovery of the Space Shuttle Columbia
debris;
Whereas personnel from the Federal Emergency Management
Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administra-
tion, the United States Forest Service, the Environ-
mental Protection Agency, and other agencies assisted in
the recovery of the Columbia debris;
Whereas personnel from State and local agencies assisted in
the recovery of the Columbia debris;
Whereas many citizens, including National Aeronautics and
Space Administration contractor personnel from multiple
States, volunteered their time to assist in the recovery of
the Columbia debris;
•HRES 222 EH
Whereas two searchers perished and three others were in-
jured in a helicopter crash while searching for Columbia
debris;
Whereas citizens of eastern Texas offered their whole-hearted
support, both physical and emotional, to the debris
search teams; and
Whereas the combined efforts of all of these individuals and
organizations resulted in the collection of more than sev-
enty thousand pieces of debris, far more than was origi-
nally thought possible, providing accident investigators
with vital evidence that will assist in determining the
cause of the accident: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives does offer
its gratitude on behalf of the American people to the thou-
sands of individuals who worked tirelessly to recover the
Space Shuttle Columbia debris.
Attest:
Clerk.
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(1) declares that the warm relations and bilat-
eral exchanges between the people of the United 
States and the people of Taiwan should continue 
and grow deeper; 
(2) recognizes the important contributions of 
Taiwanese-Americans to the United States; and 
(3) supports the goals and ideals of Taiwanese-
American Heritage Week.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 222
Commending those individuals who contributed to the debris collection effort 
following the Space Shuttle Columbia accident. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 7, 2003
Mr. HALL (for himself, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. SANDLIN, 
Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. REYES, Mr. CARTER, Mr. TURNER of 
Texas, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. BRADY 
of Texas, Mr. STENHOLM, and Mr. BOEHLERT) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science 
RESOLUTION 
Commending those individuals who contributed to the debris 
collection effort following the Space Shuttle Columbia 
accident.
Whereas on February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia 
and its crew of seven heroic astronauts were lost in a 
tragic accident; 
Whereas the breakup of Columbia scattered debris over a 
large area of Texas, as well as Louisiana, Nevada, Cali-
fornia, and possibly other States; 
Whereas the Federal Emergency Management Agency was 
designated the lead agency for directing other Federal 
agencies in the recovery of the Space Shuttle Columbia 
debris;
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Whereas personnel from the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administra-
tion, the United States Forest Service, the Environ-
mental Protection Agency, and other agencies assisted in 
the recovery of the Columbia debris; 
Whereas personnel from State and local agencies assisted in 
the recovery of the Columbia debris; 
Whereas many citizens, including National Aeronautics and 
Space Administration contractor personnel from multiple 
States, volunteered their time to assist in the recovery of 
the Columbia debris; 
Whereas two searchers perished and three others were in-
jured in a helicopter crash while searching for Columbia 
debris; 
Whereas citizens of eastern Texas offered their whole-hearted 
support, both physical and emotional, to the debris 
search teams; and 
Whereas the combined efforts of all of these individuals and 
organizations resulted in the collection of more than sev-
enty thousand pieces of debris, far more than was origi-
nally thought possible, providing accident investigators 
with vital evidence that will assist in determining the 
cause of the accident: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives does 
offer its gratitude on behalf of the American people to the 
thousands of individuals who worked tirelessly to recover 
the Space Shuttle Columbia debris.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 223
Amending rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit 
the employing office of an employee of the House who serves in a 
reserve component of the uniformed services to pay the employee an 
additional salary for any period during which the employee is on active 
duty. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 7, 2003
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Rep-
resentatives to permit the employing office of an em-
ployee of the House who serves in a reserve component 
of the uniformed services to pay the employee an addi-
tional salary for any period during which the employee 
is on active duty.
Resolved,
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SECTION 1. AUTHORITY FOR PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL 
SALARY FOR HOUSE EMPLOYEES IN THE RE-
SERVES OR NATIONAL GUARD DURING PERI-
ODS OF ACTIVE DUTY. 
Clause 8(a) of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘(a)’’ and inserting ‘‘(a)(1)’’; 
and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph: 
‘‘(2) Nothing in subparagraph (1) prohibits the 
employing office of any employee who serves on ac-
tive duty (other than for training) as a member of 
a reserve component of the uniformed services with 
respect to any pay period during the One Hundred 
Eighth Congress from paying additional compensa-
tion to that employee for that pay period, so long as 
the amount of the additional compensation does not 
exceed the difference between the compensation paid 
to the employee by the office for the most recent pay 
period before the employee’s active duty service com-
menced and the amount of any compensation paid to 
the employee as a member of the uniformed services 
for that pay period.’’.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 224
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should 
provide adequate funding to protect the integrity of the Frederick Doug-
lass National Historic Site. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2003
Mr. HASTERT (for himself, Mr. BLUNT, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. REYNOLDS, 
Mr. WELLER, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. POMBO, and Mr. 
PORTER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
Congress should provide adequate funding to protect the 
integrity of the Frederick Douglass National Historic 
Site.
Whereas Frederick Douglass freed himself from slavery and 
through decades of tireless efforts helped to free millions 
more; 
Whereas, as a major stationmaster on the Underground Rail-
road, Frederick Douglass directly helped hundreds on 
their way to freedom through his adopted home city of 
Rochester, New York; 
Whereas Frederick Douglass learned to write and do arith-
metic on his own initiative;
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 225
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1652) to provide extended unem-
ployment benefits to displaced workers, and to make other improvements 
in the unemployment insurance system. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2003
Mr. ISRAEL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1652) to provide 
extended unemployment benefits to displaced workers, 
and to make other improvements in the unemployment 
insurance system.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
1652) to provide extended unemployment benefits to dis-
placed workers, and to make other improvements in the 
unemployment insurance system. The bill shall be debat-
able for one hour equally divided and controlled by the 
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee 
on Ways and Means. The previous question shall be con-
•HRES 225 IH 
sidered as ordered on the bill to final passage without in-
tervening motion except one motion to recommit with or 
without instructions.
Æ
IV 
House Calendar No. 38
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 227
[Report No. 108–95] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to amend the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 to provide additional tax incentives to encourage economic 
growth. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2003
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 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional 
tax incentives to encourage economic growth.
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 (H.R. 2) to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional 
tax incentives to encourage economic growth. The bill shall 
be considered as read for amendment. The amendment 
recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now
HRES 227 RH 
printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. All 
points of order against the bill, as amended, are waived. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered 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 Ways 
and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or with-
out instructions.
House Calendar No. 38
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 227
[Report No. 108–95] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
provide additional tax incentives to encourage 
economic growth. 
MAY 8, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 228
Declaring that the warm relations and bilateral exchanges between the people 
of the United States and the people of Taiwan should continue and 
grow deeper, recognizing the important contributions of Taiwanese-Amer-
icans to the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of 
Taiwanese-American Heritage Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 9, 2003
Mr. WU (for himself, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, 
and Mr. CHABOT) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Declaring that the warm relations and bilateral exchanges 
between the people of the United States and the people 
of Taiwan should continue and grow deeper, recognizing 
the important contributions of Taiwanese-Americans to 
the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals 
of Taiwanese-American Heritage Week.
Whereas the week of May 11, 2003, marks the fourth-annual 
Taiwanese-American Heritage Week; 
Whereas celebration of Taiwanese-American Heritage Week 
promotes awareness of Taiwanese-Americans in the 
United States;
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Whereas Taiwanese-American Heritage Week serves as a re-
minder of the remarkable diversity of the United States 
and promotes cultural understanding between Taiwanese-
Americans and all Americans; 
Whereas Taiwanese-American Heritage Week enhances mu-
tual understanding and solidarity among different gen-
erations of Taiwanese-Americans; 
Whereas Taiwanese-Americans have made distinct and impor-
tant contributions to the United States and the rest of 
the world in many fields, and many recently served in the 
United States Armed Forces during Operation Iraqi 
Freedom; 
Whereas the Taiwanese-American community strongly sup-
ports democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; 
Whereas Taiwanese-Americans are proud of Taiwan and its 
commitment to the principles of democracy, freedom, and 
justice; 
Whereas the Taiwanese-American community is proud of Tai-
wan’s free and open contests in local, legislative, and 
presidential elections, and supports Taiwan’s bid to be-
come a responsible member of international organizations 
such as the World Health Organization; 
Whereas frequent exchanges between the United States and 
Taiwan, including exchanges at the highest levels of gov-
ernment, contribute to broadening the friendship and co-
operation between the two countries; and 
Whereas the United States and Taiwan share common ideals 
and a vision for a peaceful and democratic 21st century: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
H. Res. 229
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 15, 2003.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 1527) to amend title 49, United States Code
to authorize appropriations for the National Transportation
Safety Board for fiscal years 2003 through 2006, and for
other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dis-
pensed with. General debate shall be confined to the bill and
shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by
the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure. After general debate
the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-
minute rule. Each section of the bill shall be considered as
read. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the
Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority
in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering
an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of
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the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in
clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be con-
sidered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill
for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill
to the House with such amendments as may have been adopt-
ed. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on
the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without in-
tervening motion except one motion to recommit with or with-
out instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 39
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 229
[Report No. 108–97] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1527) to amend title 49, United 
States Code, to authorize appropriations for the National Transportation 
Safety Board for fiscal years 2003 through 2006, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 13, 2003
Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1527) to amend 
title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations 
for the National Transportation Safety Board for fiscal 
years 2003 through 2006, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this 
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of 
rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee 
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 1527) to amend title 49, United
HRES 229 RH 
States Code to authorize appropriations for the National 
Transportation Safety Board for fiscal years 2003 
through 2006, and for other purposes. The first reading 
of the bill shall be dispensed with. General debate shall 
be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal-
ly divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure. After general debate the bill shall be con-
sidered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Each 
section of the bill shall be considered as read. During con-
sideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the 
Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition 
on the basis of whether the Member offering an amend-
ment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Con-
gressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 
8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be consid-
ered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill 
for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the 
bill to the House with such amendments as may have been 
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage 
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit 
with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 39
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 229
[Report No. 108–97] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1527) 
to amend title 49, United States Code, to author-
ize appropriations for the National Transpor-
tation Safety Board for fiscal years 2003 
through 2006, and for other purposes. 
MAY 13, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
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Whereas Haiti was the second country in the Western Hemi-
sphere, after the United States, to revolt against Euro-
pean colonial rule and win its independence; 
Whereas May 18th is Flag Day and is the most celebrated 
holiday in Haiti and is also celebrated by people of Hai-
tian descent throughout the world; 
Whereas the United States was founded and built by immi-
grants from every country in the world, including Haiti, 
and the strength of the United States lies in its diversity; 
Whereas an estimated 1.2 million people in the United States 
are of Haitian descent and approximately 700,000 of 
them live in Florida; 
Whereas Haitian-Americans are noted for their achievements 
in literature, music, business, and the arts; 
Whereas Haitian-Americans have deeply enriched American 
culture and play significant roles in shaping the United 
States; 
Whereas May is a time of celebration, cultural awareness, 
and traditional observance for Haitian-Americans; and 
Whereas May is an appropriate month to establish as ‘‘Hai-
tian–American Heritage Month’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) a ‘‘Haitian-American Heritage Month’’ 
should be established; and
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 22
Electing certain ranking minority members to standing committees. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 8, 2003
Mr. CLYBURN submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Electing certain ranking minority members to standing 
committees.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and 
they are hereby, elected to the following standing commit-
tees of the House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE
ON AGRICULTURE: Mr. Stenholm of 
Texas. 
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS: Mr. Obey of Wis-
consin. 
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mr. Skelton of 
Missouri. 
COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET: Mr. Spratt of South 
Carolina.
•HRES 22 ATH 
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE: 
Mr. George Miller of California. 
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE: Mr. Din-
gell of Michigan. 
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES: Mr. Frank of 
Massachusetts. 
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM: Mr. Wax-
man of California. 
COMMITTEE
ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Mr. 
Lantos of California. 
COMMITTEE
ON
THE JUDICIARY: Mr. Conyers of 
Michigan. 
COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES: Mr. Rahall of West Vir-
ginia 
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE: Mr. Hall of Texas. 
COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS: Ms. Vela´zquez of 
New York. 
COMMITTEE
ON
TRANSPORTATION
AND
INFRA-
STRUCTURE: Mr. Oberstar of Minnesota. 
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: Mr. Evans of 
Illinois. 
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS: Mr. Rangel of 
New York.
Æ
H. Res. 22
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
January 8, 2003.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and
they are hereby, elected to the following standing committees
of the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE: Mr. Stenholm of Texas.
COMMITTEE
ON APPROPRIATIONS: Mr. Obey of Wis-
consin.
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mr. Skelton of Mis-
souri.
COMMITTEE
ON
THE BUDGET: Mr. Spratt of South
Carolina.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE: Mr.
George Miller of California.
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE: Mr. Dingell
of Michigan.
COMMITTEE
ON FINANCIAL SERVICES: Mr. Frank of
Massachusetts.
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM: Mr. Waxman of
California.
•HRES 22 EH
COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Mr. Lan-
tos of California.
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY: Mr. Conyers of Michi-
gan.
COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES: Mr. Rahall of West Vir-
ginia
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE: Mr. Hall of Texas.
COMMITTEE
ON SMALL BUSINESS: Ms. Vela´zquez of
New York.
COMMITTEE
ON TRANSPORTATION
AND INFRASTRUC-
TURE: Mr. Oberstar of Minnesota.
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: Mr. Evans of Illi-
nois.
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS: Mr. Rangel of New
York.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 230
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 14, 2003.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R.
1000) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
to provide additional protections to participants and bene-
ficiaries in individual account plans from excessive investment
in employer securities and to promote the provision of retire-
ment investment advice to workers managing their retirement
income assets. The bill shall be considered as read for amend-
ment. The amendment recommended by the Committee on
Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill shall be
considered as adopted. All points of order against the bill, as
amended, are waived. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further
amendment thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except: (1) one hour and 20 minutes of debate on the
bill, as amended, equally divided among and controlled by the
chairmen and ranking minority members of the Committee on
HRES 248 RH 
motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill equally 
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and 
(2) one motion to recommit.
•HRES 230 EH
Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways
and Means; (2) the further amendment printed in the report
of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if
offered by Representative George Miller of California or his
designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any
point of order, shall be considered as read, and shall be sepa-
rately debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled
by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.