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Practices Act of 1985 (sec. 2–302.08(a)(2)(A), D.C. Offi-
cial Code). 
(b) The Chief Financial Officer of the District of Co-
lumbia shall take such steps as are necessary to carry out 
this section. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘District of Columbia 
Appropriations Act, 2005’’. 
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any 
money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the 
District of Columbia and related agencies for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes, namely: 
TITLE I—FEDERAL FUNDS 
FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR RESIDENT TUITION SUPPORT 
For a Federal payment to the District of Columbia, 
to be deposited into a dedicated account, for a nationwide 
program to be administered by the Mayor, for District of 
Columbia resident tuition support, $21,200,000, to remain 
available until expended: Provided, That such funds, in-
cluding any interest accrued thereon, may be used on behalf 
of eligible District of Columbia residents to pay an amount 
based upon the difference between in-State and out-of-State 
tuition at public institutions of higher education, or to pay 
up to $2,500 each year at eligible private institutions of 
higher education: Provided further, That the awarding of 
such funds may be prioritized on the basis of a resident’s
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academic merit, the income and need of eligible students 
and such other factors as may be authorized: Provided fur-
ther, That the District of Columbia government shall main-
tain a dedicated account for the Resident Tuition Support 
Program that shall consist of the Federal funds appro-
priated to the Program in this Act and any subsequent ap-
propriations, any unobligated balances from prior fiscal 
years, and any interest earned in this or any fiscal year: 
Provided further, That the account shall be under the con-
trol of the District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer who 
shall use those funds solely for the purposes of carrying out 
the Resident Tuition Support Program: Provided further, 
That the Office of the Chief Financial Officer shall provide 
a quarterly financial report to the Committees on Appro-
priations of the House of Representatives and Senate for 
these funds showing, by object class, the expenditures made 
and the purpose therefor: Provided further, That not more 
than 7 percent of the total amount appropriated for this 
program may be used for administrative expenses. 
FEDERAL PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND 
SECURITY COSTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
For necessary expenses, as determined by the Mayor 
of the District of Columbia in written consultation with the 
elected county or city officials of surrounding jurisdictions, 
$15,000,000, to remain available until expended, to reim-
H. Res. 123
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 15, 1999.
Whereas the U.S.S. ALABAMA (BB–60) was a South Da-
kota class battleship that served first in the North Atlan-
tic and then in the Pacific Fleet during World War II;
Whereas in the course of World War II, the crewmembers of
the U.S.S. ALABAMA directly shot down 22 enemy air-
craft;
Whereas the crewmembers of the U.S.S. ALABAMA earned
the American Service Medal, the European-African-Mid-
dle Eastern Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
with 9 Battle Stars, the Philippine Republic Presidential
Unit Citation, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, the
World War II Victory Medal, and the Navy Occupation
Service Medal;
Whereas the crewmembers of the U.S.S. ALABAMA were a
courageous group, braving both the Arctic chill and the
Pacific heat to help defend the Nation against enemy op-
pression;
Whereas many former crewmembers of the U.S.S. ALA-
BAMA belong to the U.S.S. ALABAMA Crewmen’s As-
sociation;
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fornia’s largest, and one of the nation’s premier, volun-
teer-based children’s literacy organizations;
Whereas over 40,000 Rolling Readers USA volunteers now
read to and tutor 300,000 children every week and give
$3,000,000 worth of new books to children each year,
often the first books these children have owned;
Whereas Robert Condon also opened a book store to sell chil-
dren’s books at up to 90 percent off the cover price;
Whereas upon the death of Robert Condon in January 1999
at the young age of 40, Rolling Readers USA is spon-
soring a national read-in day on March 27, 1999 to com-
memorate his life and achievements; and
Whereas the work of Robert Condon and Rolling Readers has
made a significant difference in the lives of thousands of
children and the adults who continue to carry forth his
dream: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) acknowledges the achievements of the late
Robert Condon and the Rolling Readers USA pro-
gram he founded in advancing children’s literacy
through volunteerism; and
(2) supports the goals and ideas of the national
read-in day sponsored by Rolling Readers USA to
commemorate Robert Condon’s achievements.
Æ
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Whereas each year former crewmembers participate in an an-
nual reunion to celebrate their shared service, memories,
and friendship; and
Whereas more than 100 former crewmembers, along with
family and friends, are expected to participate in the next
reunion, which will be held from April 15 to 18, 1999,
aboard the U.S.S. ALABAMA at Battleship Memorial
Park in Mobile, Alabama: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes
and honors the crewmembers of the U.S.S. ALABAMA (BB–
60) and the U.S.S. ALABAMA Crewmen’s Association for
their valuable contributions to victory and peace in World
War II and to the security and prosperity of the Nation.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 123
Recognizing and honoring the crewmembers of the U.S.S. ALABAMA (BB–
60) and the U.S.S. ALABAMA Crewmen’s Association.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 18, 1999
Mr. CALLAHAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Armed Services
RESOLUTION
Recognizing and honoring the crewmembers of the U.S.S.
ALABAMA (BB–60) and the U.S.S. ALABAMA Crew-
men’s Association.
Whereas the U.S.S. ALABAMA (BB–60) was a South Da-
kota class battleship that served first in the North Atlan-
tic and then in the Pacific Fleet during World War II;
Whereas in the course of World War II, the crewmembers of
the U.S.S. ALABAMA directly shot down 22 enemy air-
craft;
Whereas the crewmembers of the U.S.S. ALABAMA earned
the American Service Medal, the European-African-Mid-
dle Eastern Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
with 9 Battle Stars, the Philippine Republic Presidential
Unit Citation, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, the
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World War II Victory Medal, and the Navy Occupation
Service Medal;
Whereas the crewmembers of the U.S.S. ALABAMA were a
courageous group, braving both the Arctic chill and the
Pacific heat to help defend the Nation against enemy op-
pression;
Whereas many former crewmembers of the U.S.S. ALA-
BAMA belong to the U.S.S. ALABAMA Crewmen’s As-
sociation;
Whereas each year former crewmembers participate in an an-
nual reunion to celebrate their shared service, memories,
and friendship; and
Whereas more than 100 former crewmembers, along with
family and friends, are expected to participate in the next
reunion, which will be held from April 15 to 18, 1999,
aboard the U.S.S. ALABAMA at Battleship Memorial
Park in Mobile, Alabama: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and honors the crewmembers of the U.S.S. ALA-
BAMA (BB–60) and the U.S.S. ALABAMA Crewmen’s
Association for their valuable contributions to victory and
peace in World War II and to the security and prosperity
of the Nation.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 124
Condemning acts of police brutality and use of excessive force throughout
the country.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 18, 1999
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (for himself, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. GEPHARDT,
Mr. PAYNE, Mr. FATTAH, Mrs. CLAYTON, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. HILL-
IARD, Mr. OWENS, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. HASTINGS of Wash-
ington, Mr. FORD, Mr. CLAY, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas,
Mr. JEFFERSON, Ms. CARSON, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. CLYBURN,
Ms. WATERS, Mr. CONYERS, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Ms. BROWN of Flor-
ida, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms.
NORTON, Ms. LEE, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. WYNN, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms.
MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. GEORGE
MILLER
of California, Mr.
TOWNS, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. DIXON, Mr. WATT of North Carolina, Mr.
BONIOR, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. SCOTT, Ms.
DEGETTE, Mr. RUSH, Mr. WAXMAN, and Mr. RANGEL) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judici-
ary
RESOLUTION
Condemning acts of police brutality and use of excessive
force throughout the country.
Whereas police brutality and the use of excessive force con-
stitute one of the most serious and divisive human rights
issues in the United States;
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Whereas a small percentage of police, through acts of bru-
tality and the use of excessive force, have given the vast
majority of police who abide by the law a bad reputation;
Whereas police brutality and the use of excessive force have
led to public mistrust of the police, particularly in com-
munities of racial minorities;
Whereas police brutality and the use of excessive force have
resulted in the torture and death of innocent people;
Whereas police brutality and the use of excessive force have
caused tension between the police and the public;
Whereas the House of Representatives finds that the behavior
of police officers who engage in unjustified shootings,
beatings, fatal chokings, and any other excessive treat-
ment is inconsistent with the Constitution; and
Whereas the House of Representatives finds that the rule of
law in the United States is undermined when a few police
officers engage in a pattern of conduct inconsistent with
the Constitution of the United States: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) advocates sound and unbiased law enforce-
ment practices;
(2) commends those police officers who risk
their lives in service of all individuals, to whom the
protections of the Constitution are granted equally;
and
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(3) condemns acts of brutality and the use of
excessive force by police officers.
Æ
H. Res. 125
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 24, 1999.
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. 1141) making emergency supplemental appro-
priations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999, and
for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dis-
pensed with. Points of order against consideration of the bill
for failure to comply with clause 4(c) of rule XIII or section
302 or 306 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 are
waived. 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
Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be consid-
ered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of
order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with
clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. The amendment printed in
the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this res-
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olution may be offered only by a Member designated in the
report, shall be considered as read, shall not be subject to
amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division
of the question in the House or in the Committee of the
Whole. All points of order against the amendment printed in
the report are waived. 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 the Congressional Record designated for
that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so print-
ed shall be considered as read. The Chairman of the Com-
mittee of the Whole may: (1) postpone until a time during
further consideration in the Committee of the Whole a re-
quest for a recorded vote on any amendment; and (2) reduce
to five minutes the minimum time for electronic voting on
any postponed question that follows another electronic vote
without intervening business, provided that the minimum
time for electronic voting on the first in any series of ques-
tions shall be 15 minutes. During consideration of the bill,
points of order against amendments for failure to comply
with clause 2(e) of rule XXI or section 302(c) of the Con-
gressional Budget Act of 1974 are waived. At the conclusion
of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee
shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amend-
•HRES 125 EH
ments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall
be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto
to final passage without intervening motion except one mo-
tion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 32
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 125
[Report No. 106–76]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1141) making emergency supple-
mental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 23, 1999
Mr. GOSS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1141) making
emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 1999, 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. 1141) making emergency supple-
mental appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 1999, and for other purposes. The first reading
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of the bill shall be dispensed with. Points of order against
consideration of the bill for failure to comply with clause
4(c) of rule XIII or section 302 or 306 of the Congres-
sional Budget Act of 1974 are waived. General debate
shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.
After general debate the bill shall be considered for
amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order
against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with
clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. The amendment printed
in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying
this resolution may be offered only by a Member des-
ignated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall
not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to
a demand for division of the question in the House or in
the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against
the amendment printed in the report are waived. During
consideration of the bill for amendment, the chairman of
the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in rec-
ognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an
amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of
the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in
clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be
considered as read. The chairman of the Committee of the
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McDonald of California, Mr. Cummings of Maryland, Mr.
Blumenauer of Oregon, Mr. Sandlin of Texas, Ms. Tauscher
of California, Mr. Pascrell of New Jersey, Mr. Boswell of
Iowa, Mr. McGovern of Massachusetts, Mr. Holden of Penn-
sylvania, Mr. Lampson of Texas, Mr. Baldacci of Maine, Mr.
Berry of Arkansas, Mr. Shows of Mississippi, Mr. Baird of
Washington, and Ms. Berkley of Nevada.
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: Mr. Evans of Illi-
nois, Mr. Filner of California, Mr. Gutierrez of Illinois, Ms.
Brown of Florida, Mr. Doyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Peterson
of Minnesota, Mrs. Carson of Indiana, Mr. Reyes of Texas,
Mr. Snyder of Arkansas, Mr. Rodriguez of Texas, and Mr.
Shows of Mississippi.
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS: Mr. Rangel of New
York, Mr. Stark of California (when sworn), Mr. Matsui of
California, Mr. Coyne of Pennsylvania, Mr. Levin of Michi-
gan, Mr. Cardin of Maryland, Mr. McDermott of Washing-
ton, Mr. Kleczka of Wisconsin, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Mr.
Neal of Massachusetts, Mr. McNulty of New York, Mr. Jef-
ferson of Lousiana, Mr. Tanner of Tennessee, Mr. Becerra of
California, Ms. Thurman of Florida, and Mr. Doggett of
Texas.
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Whole may: (1) postpone until a time during further con-
sideration in the Committee of the Whole a request for
a recorded vote on any amendment; and (2) reduce to five
minutes the minimum time for electronic voting on any
postponed question that follows another electronic vote
without intervening business, provided that the minimum
time for electronic voting on the first in any series of ques-
tions shall be 15 minutes. During consideration of the bill,
points of order against amendments for failure to comply
with clause 2(e) of rule XXI or section 302(c) of the Con-
gressional Budget Act of 1974 are waived. At the conclu-
sion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Com-
mittee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such
amendments as may have been adopted. The previous
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening
motion except one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions.
House Calendar No. 32
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 125
[Report No. 106–76]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1141)
making emergency supplemental appropriations
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999,
and for other purposes.
MARCH 23, 1999
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 126
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 417) to amend the Federal
Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing of campaigns
for elections for Federal office.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 23, 1999
Mr. CAMPBELL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 417) to
amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to
reform the financing of campaigns for elections for Fed-
eral office.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution,
the House immediately shall consider the bill (H.R. 417)
to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to
reform the financing of Federal elections. The first read-
ing of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order
against the bill and against its consideration are waived.
The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The
bill shall be debatable for two hours equally divided and
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controlled by Mr. Campbell and a member opposed to the
bill. The previous question shall be considered as ordered
on the bill to final passage without intervening motion ex-
cept one motion to recommit.
SEC. 2. It shall not be in order for the House to con-
sider a resolution which waives or supersedes any provi-
sion of this resolution.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 127
Acknowledging the achievements of the late Robert Condon and the Rolling
Readers USA program he founded in advancing children’s literacy.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 23, 1999
Mr. FILNER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
RESOLUTION
Acknowledging the achievements of the late Robert Condon
and the Rolling Readers USA program he founded in
advancing children’s literacy.
Whereas Robert Condon, realizing the profound benefits of
reading aloud to his sons, began to read aloud to children
in a homeless shelter and at a Head Start preschool;
Whereas he expanded his reading to include children in Boys
and Girls Clubs, after-school programs, and public hous-
ing sites;
Whereas he soon recruited 10 volunteers to spend an hour a
week reading to 400 economically disadvantaged children;
Whereas in 1991, Robert Condon organized Rolling Readers
USA, a nonprofit organization which has grown from one
man’s ideals and commitment to service to become Cali-
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 129
Extending the Select Committee on U.S. National Security and Military/
Commercial Concerns With the People’s Republic of China.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 1999
Mr. COX (for himself and Mr. DICKS) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Rules
MARCH 24, 1999
The Committee on Rules discharged; considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Extending the Select Committee on U.S. National Security
and Military/Commercial Concerns With the People’s Re-
public of China.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF SELECT COMMITTEE.
Section 2(f)(1) of House Resolution 5, One Hundred
Sixth Congress, agreed to January 6, 1999, is amended
by striking ‘‘April 1, 1999’’ and inserting ‘‘April 30, 1999
(or, if earlier, the date on which the Select Committee
completes its activities)’’.
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H. Res. 129
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 24, 1999.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF SELECT COMMITTEE.
Section 2(f)(1) of House Resolution 5, One Hundred
Sixth Congress, agreed to January 6, 1999, is amended by
striking ‘‘April 1, 1999’’ and inserting ‘‘April 30, 1999 (or,
if earlier, the date on which the Select Committee completes
its activities)’’.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 12
Authorizing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 1999
Mr. MENENDEZ submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.
Whereas, George Miller, a Representative-elect from the Sev-
enth District of the State of California, has been unable
from illness to appear in person to be sworn as a Member
of the House, and there being no contest or question as
to his election: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Speaker, or deputy named by him,
is hereby authorized to administer the oath of office to
the Honorable George Miller at Martinez, California, and
that such oath be accepted and received by the House as
the oath of office of the Honorable George Miller.
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joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) declaring a state of war
between the United States and the Government of the
Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The joint resolution shall
be considered as read for amendment. The previous ques-
tion shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution
to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one
hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on
International Relations; and (2) one motion to recommit.
SEC. 5. After disposition of H.J. Res. 44, it shall be
in order on the same legislative day without intervention
of the question of consideration to consider in the House
the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) authorizing
the President of the United States to conduct military air
operations and missile strikes against the Federal Repub-
lic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), if called up by
Representative Gejdenson of Connecticut or his designee.
The concurrent resolution shall be considered as read for
amendment. The concurrent resolution shall be debatable
for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on
International Relations. The previous question shall be
considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to final
adoption without intervening motion.