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program established by section 689j of the Department 
of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (6 U.S.C. 
777) with respect to covered hurricane damages. 
(c) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCE-
DURES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section 423 
of the Stafford Act (42 U.S.C. 5189a) or any regu-
lation, the President is authorized and encouraged to 
use alternative dispute resolution procedures for ap-
peals of decisions made under sections 403, 406, 
and 407 of the Stafford Act (42 U.S.C. 5179b, 
5172, and 5173) regarding the award or denial of 
assistance, or the amount of assistance, provided to 
a State, local government, or owner or operator of 
a private facility for covered hurricane damages. 
(2) DENIALS OF REQUESTS.— 
(A) WRITTEN NOTICE.—If a State, local 
government, or owner or operator of a private 
facility requests the use of alternative dispute 
resolution procedures for an appeal pursuant to 
paragraph (1) and the President denies the re-
quest, the President shall provide to the State, 
local government, or owner or operator written 
notice of the denial, including the reasons for 
the denial.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 107
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on International 
Relations in the One Hundred Ninth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
Mr. HYDE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
International Relations in the One Hundred Ninth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on International 
Relations (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the 
‘‘Committee’’), including the expenses of all staff salaries, 
there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the 
House of Representatives for committee salaries and ex-
penses, not more than $18,869,785 for the One Hundred 
Ninth Congress.
•HRES 107 IH 
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1—
(1) not more than $9,092,015 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2005, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2006; and 
(2) not more than $9,777,770 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2006, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2007. 
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS. 
Payments under this resolution shall be made on 
vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the 
Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner 
directed by the Committee on House Administration. 
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS. 
Amounts made available under this resolution shall 
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by 
the Committee on House Administration.
Æ
•HRES 638 IH 
Gates Foundation, which has an endowment of nearly 
$29 billion and for ‘‘giving more money away faster than 
anyone ever has’’ in 2005; 
Whereas the foundation has saved at least 700,000 lives in 
poor countries by investing in vaccination programs and 
HIV/Aids and Malaria research. The foundation has do-
nated computers and Internet access to 11,000 libraries 
and has sponsored the biggest scholarship fund in his-
tory; 
Whereas Time Magazine honored Bono for his effort to make 
rich countries address the debt of poorer countries 
through concerts, speeches, advocacy, activism, and 
countless meetings with the heads of the G–8, including 
the President of the United States; 
Whereas the activism and advocacy of Bono has served as a 
catalyst in the cancellation of $40 billion dollars in debt 
thereby permitting poor countries to invest in healthcare, 
education, and other social services, that will help break 
the cycle of poverty that plagues the heavily indebted 
countries; 
Whereas Bono is the co-founder of the DATA (Debt, AIDS, 
Trade, Africa) organization which fights poverty and 
HIV in the developing world and the ONE Campaign to 
Make Poverty History; 
Whereas the ONE campaign is an effort by the global citi-
zens—ONE by ONE—to fight the emergency of global 
AIDS and extreme poverty; 
Whereas DATA was started with a grant from the Gates 
Foundation; and 
Whereas Bono and Bill and Melinda Gates have formed a 
partnership to eradicate poverty, improve healthcare, and
•HRES 638 IH 
raise the standard of living for the global community: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) Thanks Bono, Bill Gates, and Melinda 
Gates for their charitable efforts; and 
(2) Congratulates each of them on their selec-
tion as Time Magazine’s Persons of the Year. 
Æ
(B) QUARTERLY REPORTS.—The President 
shall submit to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs of the Sen-
ate, on at least a quarterly basis, a report con-
taining information on any denial described in 
subparagraph (A) made by the President dur-
ing the period covered by the report, including 
the reasons for the denial. 
(3) APPLICABILITY.—Paragraph (1) shall apply 
to an appeal made by a State, local government, or 
owner or operator of a private facility within 60 
days after the date on which the State, local govern-
ment, or owner or operator is notified of the decision 
that is the subject of the appeal. 
(4) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than one 
year after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
President shall submit to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report 
containing a description of how alternative dispute 
resolution procedures are being used pursuant to 
this subsection and recommendations on whether the
H. Res. 1082
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 6, 2006.
Whereas on the night of December 9, 1981, Police Officer 
Danny Faulkner was shot and killed in cold blood during 
a traffic stop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 
Whereas in the process of arresting the driver of a car trav-
eling the wrong way down a one-way street, the driver’s 
brother appeared from across the street and proceeded to 
open fire on Officer Faulkner while his back was turned 
away; the driver’s brother was identified as Mumia Abu-
Jamal; 
Whereas Mumia Abu-Jamal struck Officer Faulkner four 
times in the back with his gun; although seriously in-
jured, Officer Faulkner returned fire, striking his 
attacker; undeterred, Mumia Abu-Jamal stood over Offi-
cer Faulkner and shot him in the face, mortally wound-
ing him; Mumia Abu-Jamal attempted to flee, but col-
lapsed several feet from the slain Officer Faulkner, mur-
der weapon in hand; 
Whereas Mumia Abu-Jamal was charged and convicted of 
first degree murder by a jury of his peers; although 
Mumia Abu-Jamal has had numerous legal appeals, in-
cluding appeals to the Pennsylvania Commonwealth 
Court of Appeal, the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court,
•HRES 1082 EH 
and the United States Supreme Court, his conviction has 
been upheld each time; 
Whereas on April 29, 2006, the municipal government of St. 
Denis, a suburb of Paris, dedicated a street in the honor 
of Mumia Abu-Jamal; 
Whereas December 9, 2006, marks the 25th anniversary of 
Officer Danny Faulkner’s murder at the hand of Mumia 
Abu-Jamal; and 
Whereas the official recognition and celebration of a con-
victed murderer of a United States police officer is an af-
front to law enforcement officers across the Nation: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns the murder of Philadelphia Police Of-
ficer Danny Faulkner; 
(2) urges the municipal government of St. Denis to 
take immediate action to change the name of Rue 
Mumia Abu-Jamal and, if such action is not taken by 
the municipal government of St. Denis, urges the Gov-
ernment of France to take appropriate action against 
the city of St. Denis to change the name of Rue Mumia 
Abu-Jamal; and
•HRES 1082 EH 
(3) commends all police officers in the United 
States and throughout the world for their commitment 
to public service and public safety. 
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 273 EH
(C) call for the immediate release of all polit-
ical prisoners and detainees held in Lebanese and
Syrian prisons.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 639
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
December 19 (legislative day, December 18), 2005.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 
the bill (H.R. 2863) making appropriations for the Depart-
ment of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2006, and for other purposes. All points of order against the 
conference report and against its consideration are waived. 
The conference report shall be considered as read. 
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 1083
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 15, 2006.
Resolved, That the following Member be and is hereby 
elected to the following standing committees of the House of 
Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE: Ms. 
Sekula Gibbs. 
COMMITTEE
ON TRANSPORTATION
AND INFRASTRUC-
TURE: Ms. Sekula Gibbs. 
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 273 IH 
(5) it should be the policy of the United States 
Government to— 
(A) support free and fair elections in Leb-
anon by encouraging international election as-
sistance and observers; 
(B) urge the development of democratic in-
stitutions and safeguards to foster sovereign 
democratic rule in Lebanon; and 
(C) call for the immediate release of all po-
litical prisoners and detainees held in Lebanese 
and Syrian prisons. 
Æ
IV 
House Calendar No. 140 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 639 
[Report No. 109–361] 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the 
bill (H.R. 2863) making appropriations for the Department of Defense 
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 19 (legislative day, DECEMBER 18), 2005 
Mr. COLE, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to 
accompany the bill (H.R. 2863) making appropriations 
for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending 
September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2863) making appropriations for 
the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 2006, and for other purposes. All points of 
order against the conference report and against its consid-
HRES 639 RH 
eration are waived. The conference report shall be consid-
ered as read.
House Calendar No. 140 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 639 
[Report No. 109–361] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 2863) making 
appropriations for the Department of Defense for 
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and 
for other purposes. 
DECEMBER 19 (legislative day, DECEMBER 18), 2005 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
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‘‘(1) at a minimum restore the land affected to 
a condition capable of supporting the uses that it 
was capable of supporting prior to any drilling, or 
higher or better uses of which there is reasonable 
likelihood, so long as such use or uses do not present 
any actual or probable hazard to public health or 
safety or pose any actual or probable threat of water 
diminution or pollution, and the permit applicants’ 
declared proposed land use following reclamation is 
not impractical or unreasonable, inconsistent with 
applicable land use policies and plans, or involve un-
reasonable delay in implementation, or is violative of 
Federal or State law; 
‘‘(2) ensure that all reclamation efforts proceed 
in an environmentally sound manner and as contem-
poraneously as practicable with the oil and gas drill-
ing operations; and 
‘‘(3) submit with the plan of operations a rec-
lamation plan that describes in detail the methods 
and practices that will be used to ensure complete 
and timely restoration of all lands affected by oil 
and gas operations. 
‘‘(r) RECLAMATION BOND OR OTHER FINANCIAL AS-
SURANCES.—An operator producing oil or gas (including 
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H. Res. 1084
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 6, 2006.
Whereas Edward R. Bradley was born on June 22, 1941, in 
Philadelphia Pennsylvania; 
Whereas he graduated in 1964 with a degree in education 
from Cheyney State College; 
Whereas he taught during the day at William B. Mann Ele-
mentary in Philadelphia and spent his evenings working 
at local radio station WDAS for free; 
Whereas in 1965, when riots broke out in Philadelphia, Ed 
Bradley, lacking recording equipment, covered the riots 
from a neighborhood pay phone; 
Whereas Ed Bradley’s coverage of the Philadelphia riots 
earned him a full time paid position with WDAS; 
Whereas Ed Bradley was hired in 1967 as a reporter for 
WCBS radio in New York; 
Whereas in 1968 he was the only African American on air 
at WCBS, or at any New York City radio station; 
Whereas he joined CBS News in 1971 as a stringer in its 
Paris bureau, covering the Paris Peace talks, and re-
mained with CBS News for 35 years;
•HRES 1084 EH 
Whereas he was transferred in 1972 to CBS Saigon bureau 
to cover the Vietnam War and while covering the War in 
Cambodia was injured by a mortar round; 
Whereas he covered Jimmy Carter’s campaign in 1976 and 
served as a CBS news floor correspondent for coverage 
of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions; 
Whereas he became the first African American White House 
correspondent for CBS news from 1976 to 1978; 
Whereas in 1981 Ed Bradley joined 60 Minutes as an on-air 
correspondent and remained with 60 Minutes for 26 
years; 
Whereas in 2000, Ed Bradley was the only television jour-
nalist granted an interview with condemned Oklahoma 
City Bomber, Timothy McVeigh, which earned him an 
Emmy award; 
Whereas Ed Bradley received numerous awards of distinction 
for his in-depth reporting and coverage, including 20 
Emmy awards, Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award 
(2006), Paul White Award (2000), Damon Runyon 
Award (2003), Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award 
(1995), and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Na-
tional Association of Black Journalists (2005); and 
Whereas in addition to invaluable contributions to journalism, 
Ed Bradley’s reporting also spurred social activism and 
change with his report on AIDS in Africa, ‘‘Death by De-
nial’’, which helped influence the pharmaceutical industry 
into discounting and donating AIDS drugs to Africa: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 1084 EH 
(1) recognizes and honors the contributions of Ed-
ward R. Bradley as an award winning American jour-
nalist; and 
(2) expresses its deepest condolences upon his death 
to his wife, Patricia Blanchet, surviving family members, 
and friends. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 274 
Recognizing Miguel Contreras, on the occasion of his death, for his tireless 
work on behalf of immigrants and working people. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 11, 2005 
Ms. LINDA
T. SA´NCHEZ
of California (for herself, Ms. SOLIS, Mrs. 
NAPOLITANO, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. 
BECERRA, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. BACA, Mr. SHER-
MAN, Ms. WATSON, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. HONDA, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. ZOE 
LOFGREN of California, Mr. FILNER, and Mrs. CAPPS) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing Miguel Contreras, on the occasion of his death, 
for his tireless work on behalf of immigrants and working 
people. 
Whereas Miguel Contreras, as Secretary and Treasurer of the 
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, reenergized the 
labor movement in the Los Angeles area by bringing 
unions and workers together across craft, class, and in-
come divisions; 
Whereas Contreras gave special pride to Latino workers and 
fought tirelessly for the rights of immigrants;
•HRES 274 IH 
Whereas Contreras gave voice to all working people in Los 
Angeles; 
Whereas Contreras rebuilt the progressive political coalition 
in Los Angeles by building bridges across various com-
munities, including Latino, African-American, Asian-Pa-
cific American, and Native American communities; 
Whereas Contreras began his life working in the fields of 
Southern California alongside his immigrant parents and 
ended it fighting along side working families as one of 
the highest ranking and most influential labor leaders in 
the United States; and 
Whereas the example set by Miguel Contreras and the lessons 
he taught reach far beyond the borders of California, and 
they will endure as long as men and women struggle for 
justice: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the 
death of Miguel Contreras on May 6, 2005, and ex-
tends condolences to his family; 
(2) expresses its deep gratitude to Miguel 
Contreras for working tirelessly on behalf of immi-
grants and working people; and 
(3) recognizes Miguel Contreras as a role model 
for generations to come in California and throughout 
the entire Nation. 
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 63
Congratulating the James Madison University Dukes football team for their 
outstanding and historic victory in the National Collegiate Athletic Asso-
ciation Division I–AA Championship Game. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 2, 2005
Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself, Mr. GOODE, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. WOLF, Mr. 
CANTOR, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mrs. JO 
ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, and Mr. 
FORBES) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the James Madison University Dukes football 
team for their outstanding and historic victory in the 
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I–AA 
Championship Game.
Whereas, on December 17, 2004, the James Madison Univer-
sity Dukes football team (‘‘Dukes’’) won the National 
Collegiate Athletic Association (‘‘NCAA’’) Division I–AA 
Football Championship Game; 
Whereas the Dukes defeated the University of Montana, with 
a final score of 31–21, before 16,771 fans and a national 
television audience in the Division I–AA Championship
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 275 
Recognizing and honoring the work of Southwest Washington Independent 
Forward Thrust and its members. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 12, 2005 
Mr. BAIRD submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the work of Southwest Washington 
Independent Forward Thrust and its members. 
Whereas nonprofit organizations enrich the fabric of our com-
munities through their positive impacts on culture, the 
arts, social services, civic matters, and educational en-
deavors; 
Whereas 
Southwest 
Washington 
Independent 
Forward 
Thrust was founded in 1975 to improve the lives of the 
people in southwestern Washington State; 
Whereas SWIFT grants provide funds for public art, play-
grounds, peer mediation programs for the prevention of 
school violence, community kitchens for feeding the 
homeless, and dental and health care clinics for unin-
sured families; and
•HRES 275 IH 
Whereas such an organization is due recognition for its serv-
ice to the Nation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates Southwest Washington Inde-
pendent Forward Thrust on the occasion of the 30th 
anniversary of its founding; and 
(2) recognizes and honors the work of South-
west Washington Independent Forward Thrust and 
its members for their continuing selfless efforts to 
improve the lives of countless persons and families. 
Æ
•HRES 63 IH 
Game at Finley Stadium, University of Tennessee-Chat-
tanooga; 
Whereas the Dukes’ victory resulted in James Madison Uni-
versity’s first national championship in a team sport 
since the 1994 Women’s Field Hockey NCAA Champion-
ship; 
Whereas the Dukes defeated Lehigh, Furman, and the Col-
lege of William and Mary to advance and win the 2004 
National Championship and become the first team to win 
four straight road games in Division I–AA postseason 
history; and 
Whereas at James Madison University, President Dr. 
Linwood Rose, Athletic Director Jeff Bourne, Head 
Coach Mickey Matthews, Offensive Coordinator Jeff 
Durden, and Defensive Coordinator George Barlow col-
lectively led the Dukes to a record victory: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates the James Madison University Dukes football 
team for their outstanding and historic victory in the Na-
tional Collegiate Athletic Association Division I–AA 
Championship Game.
Æ
H. Res. 276
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
October 6, 2005.
Whereas over 31,860 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic 
cancer this year in the United States; 
Whereas the mortality rate for pancreatic cancer is 99 per-
cent, the highest of any cancer; 
Whereas pancreatic cancer is the 4th most common cause of 
cancer death in the United States; 
Whereas there are no early detection methods and minimal 
treatment options for pancreatic cancer; 
Whereas when symptoms of pancreatic cancer generally 
present themselves, it is too late for an optimistic prog-
nosis, and the average survival rate of those diagnosed 
with metastasis disease is only three to six months; 
Whereas pancreatic cancer does not discriminate by age, gen-
der, or race, and only four percent of patients survive be-
yond five years; 
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), 
the first national patient advocacy organization serving 
the pancreatic cancer community, focuses its efforts on 
public policy, research funding, patient services, and pub-
lic awareness and education related to developing effec-
tive treatments and a cure for pancreatic cancer; and
•HRES 276 EH 
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has re-
quested that the Congress designate November as Pan-
creatic Cancer Awareness Month in order to educate 
communities across the Nation about pancreatic cancer 
and the need for research funding, early detection meth-
ods, effective treatments, and prevention programs: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Attest:
Clerk.