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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 321
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
should support the regionally balanced expansion of the membership 
of the United Nations Security Council. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 15, 2005
Mr. LEACH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States should support the regionally balanced 
expansion of the membership of the United Nations Se-
curity Council.
Whereas since its inception in 1945, the United Nations Se-
curity Council has had five permanent members (pres-
ently the People’s Republic of China, France, Russia, the 
United Kingdom, and the United States); 
Whereas, in the sole enlargement of membership of the Secu-
rity Council to date, the number of non-permanent Secu-
rity Council members elected by the United Nations Gen-
eral Assembly for two-year terms was increased from six 
to ten in 1965;
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Whereas affirmative Security Council decisions on substantive 
matters require nine votes, including the concurring votes 
of all five permanent Security Council members; 
Whereas since the formation of the Security Council, the 
threats and challenges to international peace and security 
have changed, as has the distribution of power among na-
tions; 
Whereas the current Security Council does not include a per-
manent member from either Africa or Latin America; 
Whereas the implementation of Security Council decisions 
sometimes requires extensive military, financial, and po-
litical involvement by states not sitting on the Security 
Council, and some past Security Council decisions have 
lacked the resources and political determination necessary 
to credibly implement them; 
Whereas the Security Council should be expanded and re-
formed to increase its effectiveness, credibility, and ca-
pacity to act in the face of threats to international secu-
rity; and 
Whereas, as advocated by the December 2004 report of the 
United Nations High-level Panel on Threats, Challenges 
and Change, expansion and reform of the Security Coun-
cil should (1) increase the involvement in decisionmaking 
of countries that contribute most to the United Nations, 
financially, militarily, and diplomatically, (2) bring into 
the decisionmaking process countries more representative 
of the broader United Nations membership, especially of 
the developing world, (3) not impair the effectiveness of 
the Security Council, and (4) increase the democratic and 
accountable nature of the Security Council: Now, there-
fore, be it
•HRES 321 IH 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the United States should support the re-
gionally balanced expansion of the membership of the 
United Nations Security Council, which would include the 
addition of Japan, the Republic of India, the Federal Re-
public of Germany, the Federative Republic of Brazil, and 
an appropriate African country as permanent members 
without veto authority.
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 669 
Directing the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to report 
to the House on the circumstances surrounding the removal of two 
individuals from the gallery of the House prior to the beginning of 
the State of the Union address on January 31, 2006, based on the 
allegation that the individuals were engaging in protest solely because 
the individuals wore shirts with printing on the front. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 1, 2006 
Mr. STARK submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representa-
tives to report to the House on the circumstances sur-
rounding the removal of two individuals from the gallery 
of the House prior to the beginning of the State of 
the Union address on January 31, 2006, based on the 
allegation that the individuals were engaging in protest 
solely because the individuals wore shirts with printing 
on the front. 
Whereas at President Bush’s fifth State of the Union address 
on January 31, 2006, two individuals were removed from 
the Gallery of the House of Representatives for allegedly 
engaging in ‘‘protesting’’, in spite of the fact that neither 
of these individuals made any kind of verbal protest or
•HRES 669 IH 
did anything else to disrupt the proceedings of the 
House; 
Whereas the first individual removed was Cindy Sheehan, 
who was wearing a shirt with printing on the front stat-
ing: ‘‘2245 Dead. How many more?’’; 
Whereas the second individual removed was Beverly Young, 
the wife of a Member of the House of Representatives, 
who was wearing a shirt with printing on the front stat-
ing: ‘‘Support the Troops Defending our Freedom.’’; 
Whereas nothing in the Rules of House of Representatives or 
any of the rules governing the Gallery prohibits the wear-
ing of shirts with messages printed on the front or places 
any other kind of restriction on the apparel worn by indi-
viduals in the Gallery, other than a prohibition against 
the wearing of hats; 
Whereas in spite of this both Cindy Sheehan and Beverly 
Young were removed from the Gallery, and Cindy 
Sheehan was arrested and charged with unlawful con-
duct; and 
Whereas the use of such tactics by the Sergeant at Arms and 
the United States Capitol Police is completely contrary to 
the traditions and values of our Nation and has no place 
in the operations of the House of Representatives, which 
is rightfully known and revered as the ‘‘people’s House’’: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved,
H. Res. 323
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
June 22, 2006.
Whereas an estimated 12,400 children will be diagnosed with 
cancer in the year 2005; 
Whereas cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in 
children under age 15; 
Whereas an estimated 2,300 children will die from cancer in 
the year 2005; 
Whereas the incidence of cancer among children in the 
United States is rising by about one percent each year; 
Whereas 1 in every 330 Americans develops cancer before age 
20; 
Whereas approximately 8 percent of deaths of those between 
1 and 19 years old are caused by cancer; 
Whereas while some progress has been made, a number of 
promising opportunities for childhood cancer research 
still remain untapped; 
Whereas limited resources for childhood cancer research can 
hinder the recruitment of investigators and physicians to 
pediatric oncology; 
Whereas peer-reviewed clinical trials are the standard of care 
for pediatrics and have improved cancer survival rates 
among children;
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Whereas the number of survivors of childhood cancers con-
tinues to grow, with about 1 in 640 adults between ages 
20 to 39 who have a history of cancer; 
Whereas up to two-thirds of childhood cancer survivors are 
likely to experience at least one late effect from treat-
ment, many of which may be life-threatening; 
Whereas some late effects of cancer treatment are identified 
early in follow-up and are easily resolved, while others 
may become chronic problems in adulthood and may have 
serious consequences; and 
Whereas 89 percent of children with cancer experience sub-
stantial suffering in the last month of life: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that the Congress should support—
(1) public and private sector efforts to promote 
awareness about the incidence of cancer among children, 
the signs and symptoms of cancer in children, treatment 
options, and long-term follow-up; 
(2) pediatric cancer research to improve prevention, 
diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, post-treatment mon-
itoring, and long-term survival; 
(3) policies that encourage medical trainees and in-
vestigators to enter the field of pediatric oncology; 
(4) policies that encourage the development of 
drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; 
(5) policies that encourage participation in clinical 
trials;
•HRES 323 EH 
(6) efforts to encourage the incorporation of pain 
management for pediatric cancer patients into medical 
education curricula; and 
(7) policies that enhance education, services, and 
other resources related to late effects from treatment.
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 669 IH 
SECTION 1. REPORT ON CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING 
REMOVAL OF INDIVIDUALS FROM HOUSE 
GALLERY AT STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS. 
Not later than 30 days after the date of the adoption 
of this resolution, the Sergeant at Arms of the House of 
Representatives shall submit a report to the House on the 
circumstances surrounding the removal of Cindy Sheehan 
and Beverly Young from the Gallery of the House prior 
to the beginning of the President’s State of the Union ad-
dress on January 31, 2006, and shall include in the re-
port— 
(1) an explanation of the laws or rules that 
these individuals violated which required them to be 
removed and required one of them to be arrested; 
and 
(2) recommendations on actions the Sergeant at 
Arms may take to ensure that individuals in the 
Gallery who do nothing to disrupt the proceedings of 
the House are not removed from the Gallery. 
Æ
House Calendar No. 187 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 809 
[Report No. 109–484] 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Secretary of the Department of 
Homeland Security to transmit to the House of 
Representatives not later than 14 days after the 
date of the adoption of this resolution documents 
in the Secretary’s possession relating to any ex-
isting or previous agreement between the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security and Shirlington Lim-
ousine and Transportation, Incorporated, of Ar-
lington, Virginia. 
MAY 25, 2006 
Reported adversely, referred to the House Calendar, and 
ordered to be printed 
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H. Res. 66
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 2, 2005.
Resolved, That the following Members be, and are here-
by, elected to the following standing committees of the House
of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE: Mr.
Souder to rank after Mr. Johnson of Texas.
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES: Mr. Pearce to
rank after Mr. Gerlach.
COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Mr. Bar-
rett of South Carolina to rank after Mr. Boozman.
COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS: Mr. Shuster to rank
after Mr. Akin, Mr. Bradley of New Hampshire to rank after
Mrs. Musgrave and Mr. Keller to rank after Mr. McCotter.
COMMITTEE
ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: Mr. Nunes to
rank after Ms. Brown-Waite and Mr. Turner.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 80
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 15, 2005.
Whereas every State in the United States has established a
fire chiefs association;
Whereas fire chiefs associations provide comprehensive and
integrated statewide public safety efforts, thereby enhanc-
ing the quality of life of American citizens by reducing
the effects of fire, medical, and environmental emer-
gencies;
Whereas all fire chiefs associations serve to provide edu-
cational resources to firefighters, facilitate information
exchange and regional cooperation between firefighting
entities, and provide professional development workshops
and training to all statewide and regional firefighters;
Whereas the mission statements of all fire chiefs associations
have continuously broadened beyond the original goals of
working for the promotion of fire prevention and protec-
tion from and extinguishment of fires to keep pace with
the new challenges and demands facing the 21st Century,
working in conjunction with the Nation’s efforts in secur-
ing the homeland;
Whereas to accommodate the homeland security needs facing
the Nation, the mission statements of fire chiefs associa-
tions today include facilitating the exchange of regional
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and national information, organizing annual conferences
and symposiums to discuss ways of improving life-saving
procedures, assisting in research studies, assisting in the
development of public education in fire prevention pro-
grams, and supporting and encouraging the delivery of
prehospital emergency medical services by the fire service
to relieve human suffering;
Whereas the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association serves as a fine
example of such a State fire chiefs association, which has
recognized the aforementioned needs and broadened its
mission to serve not only statewide interests, but regional
and national interests;
Whereas upon realizing the need for regional cooperation to-
ward the advancement of fire service in the United
States, the Virginia Fire Chiefs Association established
the Mid-Atlantic Expo and Symposium, which annually
draws from States within the Mid-Atlantic region of the
United States and which serves to educate firefighters on
new techniques; and
Whereas on the occasion of their 75th Anniversary, the Vir-
ginia Fire Chiefs Association, will be once again hosting
their annual Mid-Atlantic Expo and Symposium, on Feb-
ruary 24, 2005: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends
all fire chiefs associations on the outstanding service that
they provide to the citizens of the United States.
Attest:
Clerk.
452 
‘‘(C) to provide secondary students with 
dual-enrollment or concurrent enrollment op-
tions; 
‘‘(D) to serve nontraditional or low-income 
students, or adult or displaced workers; and 
‘‘(E) to serve students from rural or remote 
communities. 
‘‘(e) USE OF FUNDS.—Grant funds provided under 
this section may be used— 
‘‘(1) to expand or create academic programs or 
programs of training that provide relevant job skill 
training for high-growth occupations or industries; 
‘‘(2) to purchase equipment which will facilitate 
the development of academic programs or programs of 
training that provide training for high-growth occu-
pations or industries; 
‘‘(3) to support outreach efforts that enable stu-
dents to attend institutions of higher education with 
academic programs or programs of training focused 
on high-growth occupations or industries; 
‘‘(4) to expand or create programs for distance, 
evening, weekend, modular, or compressed learning 
opportunities that provide relevant job skill training 
in high-growth occupations or industries;
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 670 
Congratulating the National Football League champion Pittsburgh Steelers 
for winning Super Bowl XL and completing one of the greatest 
postseason runs in professional sports history. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 7, 2006 
Mr. MURPHY (for himself and Ms. HART) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the National Football League champion Pitts-
burgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XL and com-
pleting one of the greatest postseason runs in profes-
sional sports history. 
Whereas the Pittsburgh Steelers won Super Bowl XL by de-
feating the Seattle Seahawks 21–10 in Detroit, Michigan, 
on February 5, 2006; 
Whereas, with this victory, the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise 
has tied the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys 
for the most Super Bowl championships in National 
Football League history with 5 each; 
Whereas the Steelers became the first 6th-seed in the playoffs 
to not only reach the Super Bowl, but to win the Super 
Bowl;
•HRES 670 IH 
Whereas the Steelers closed their season by winning 8 con-
secutive games, including the Super Bowl, and became 
the first team to win 3 playoff games and the Super 
Bowl away from their home field; 
Whereas the Steelers’ path to the championship required de-
feating the top 3 teams in the American Football Con-
ference—the Cincinnati Bengals, the Indianapolis Colts 
and the Denver Broncos—at their respective home fields; 
Whereas finally, in the Super Bowl, the Steelers faced and 
overcame the National Football Conference champion 
Seahawks and the year’s Most Valuable Player in the 
National Football League, Shaun Alexander; 
Whereas team owner Dan Rooney and team president Art 
Rooney II, the son and grandson, respectively, of Pitts-
burgh Steelers’ founder Art Rooney, have remarkable loy-
alty to Steelers fans and the City of Pittsburgh, and have 
assembled a tremendous team of coaches, players, and 
staff that made achieving the championship victory pos-
sible; 
Whereas head coach Bill Cowher won his first Super Bowl in 
14 seasons of leading the Pittsburgh Steelers, and 
brought the Vince Lombardi Trophy back to his home-
town of Pittsburgh; 
Whereas defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau orchestrated a 
defensive unit including stars Troy Polamalu, Deshea 
Townsend, Chris Hope, Ike Taylor, Joey Porter, Larry 
Foote, Clark Haggans, James Farrior, Kimo von 
Oelhoffen, Aaron Smith, and Casey Hampton, that per-
sonified the blue-collar work ethic of Pittsburghers; 
Whereas offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt’s creativity 
and attention to detail helped the Steelers’ offense, fea-
•HRES 670 IH 
turing starters Ben Roethlisberger—the youngest start-
ing quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl—Dan Kreider, 
Willie Parker, Heath Miller, Max Starks, Kendall Sim-
mons, Jeff Hartings, Alan Faneca, Marvel Smith, and 
Antwaan Randle El, to take the team to unexpected suc-
cess; 
Whereas the Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl, Hines 
Ward, led the offense during the championship game by 
catching 5 passes for 123 yards and 1 touchdown; 
Whereas running back Jerome Bettis, one of the National 
Football League’s all-time leading rushers, returned to 
his hometown of Detroit to win his first Super Bowl, and 
then announced his retirement following the game; 
Whereas the Steeler Nation is comprised of the greatest fans 
in professional football; and 
Whereas for 73 years, the people of the City of Pittsburgh 
have seen themselves in the grit, tenacity, and achieve-
ment of the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise, and they 
proudly celebrate the team’s 5th Super Bowl champion-
ship: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates the National Football League champion Pitts-
burgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XL and com-
pleting one of the greatest postseason runs in professional 
sports history. 
Æ
H. Res. 327
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
June 6, 2006.
Whereas, through international travel, Americans can individ-
ually play a major role towards improving foreign rela-
tions by building bridges and making connections with 
citizens of other countries; 
Whereas interacting with the global community inspires 
Americans to reflect on the diverse multi-cultural back-
ground that has defined the United States as a great 
country of cooperation and progress; 
Whereas having a passport and traveling abroad creates con-
nections with the global community, supporting goodwill 
throughout the world; 
Whereas having a passport and traveling abroad promotes 
understanding and goodwill throughout the world, open-
ing the doors to increased peace, tolerance, and accept-
ance; 
Whereas having a passport and traveling abroad opens up a 
preponderance of educational opportunities and experi-
ences for Americans of all ages; 
Whereas having a passport and traveling abroad enables 
Americans to see first-hand the effect of the United 
States on the world, including the tremendous amount of
•HRES 327 EH 
humanitarian aid given by the United States through 
both public and private sectors; 
Whereas having a passport and traveling abroad reminds 
Americans that they are members of a global family and 
gives them opportunities to mend rifts around the world; 
Whereas fewer than 23 percent of Americans have passports, 
thereby limiting their ability to travel outside the United 
States; 
Whereas the more Americans travel outside the United 
States, the more they will experience opportunities to in-
crease their understanding of the world and the place of 
the United States in it; 
Whereas the creation and support of a National Passport 
Month signals to Americans the important role they can 
play as ambassadors for the United States by serving as 
agents of understanding, tolerance, and mutual respect; 
and 
Whereas travel publishers along with travel editors from the 
most prestigious media outlets in the United States, stu-
dent travel organizations, and book sellers have des-
ignated September as ‘‘National Passport Month’’ to edu-
cate the public about the importance of having a passport 
and the positive impact international travel has on indi-
viduals: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Pass-
port Month; and 
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
calling on the Federal Government, States, localities, 
schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other enti-
•HRES 327 EH 
ties, and the people of the United States to observe the 
month with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and ac-
tivities.
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 671
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
February 8, 2006.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and 
they are hereby, elected to the following standing committees 
of the House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS: Mr. DeLay to rank 
after Mr. Wolf. 
COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET: Mr. Campbell. 
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE: Mr. Blunt to 
rank after Mr. Fossella. 
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES: Mr. Campbell. 
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: Mr. Campbell. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 175 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 810 
[Report No. 109–460] 
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 
MAY 10, 2006 
Mr. PUTNAM, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
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 May 11, 2006, providing 
for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. 
Res. 376) establishing the congressional budget for the 
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