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H. Res. 540
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
November 9, 2005.
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. 1751) to amend title 18, United States Code, 
to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their 
family members, and for other purposes. The first reading of 
the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against 
consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be 
confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on the Judiciary. After general de-
bate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the 
five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an origi-
nal bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute 
rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute rec-
ommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in 
the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
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stitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against 
the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are 
waived. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amend-
ment to the committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of 
the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each 
such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in 
the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in 
the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 
the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled 
by the proponent and an opponent, 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 such amendments 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 amendments as may have been adopted. 
Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on 
any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to 
the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a 
substitute. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage
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without intervening motion except one motion to recommit 
with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 756 
Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives 
to the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 4, 2006 
Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida (for himself, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. MILLER 
of Florida, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, and Mrs. MILLER of 
Michigan) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of 
Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of 
the United States Capitol Police. 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police force consists of 
over 1,500 officers who are dedicated to the protection 
and security of the Capitol Complex and its employees 
and visitors; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police continually sacrifice 
to provide safety and security to the Members, staff, and 
nearly 3 million visitors each year to the Capitol Com-
plex; 
Whereas while the United States Capitol Police endure phys-
ical and verbal assaults in some extreme cases, the offi-
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cers continue to provide courteous, responsible, and dili-
gent services in an unbiased and nonpartisan manner; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police face many threats 
to their safety and must remain constantly alert for sus-
picious actions or for failure to respond to requests and 
instructions; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police, as the first line of 
the defense of the Capitol, has shared in the ultimate 
sacrifice in law enforcement; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police are on the front 
lines of the War on Terrorism and remain on constant 
alert against unauthorized access to Capitol buildings, 
terrorism, and other threats to the Capitol Complex; 
Whereas Capitol Police officers stationed throughout the Cap-
itol Complex act in a professional manner and treat 
Members, staff, and visitors with dignity and respect; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police consistently apply 
security and safety measures to all, including Members of 
Congress; and 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police is one of the best 
trained, most highly respected law enforcement agencies 
in the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its gratitude and appreciation for 
the professional manner in which the United States 
Capitol Police carry out their diverse missions; 
(2) expresses appreciation for the dedication 
United States Capitol Police officers have for pro-
tecting the Capitol Complex; and 
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(3) commends the United States Capitol Police 
for their continued courage and professionalism in 
protecting the Capitol Complex and its employees 
and visitors. 
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Whereas a primary duty of the Federal Government is to se-
cure the homeland and ensure the safety of citizens and 
lawful residents of the United States; 
Whereas the porous nature of the Nation’s borders is a 
threat to national security and allows for a massive influx 
of illegal aliens on a daily basis; 
Whereas if it is possible for illegal aliens to enter and remain 
in the United States with impunity, it is also possible for 
terrorists to enter and remain in the United States while 
planning, rehearsing, and carrying out terrorist attacks; 
Whereas the failure to control and prevent illegal immigration 
into the United States increases the likelihood that ter-
rorists will succeed in launching catastrophic attacks on 
United States soil; 
Whereas news outlets reported that officials of the Customs 
and Border Protection division of the Department of 
Homeland Security alerted Mexican officials as to the lo-
cation of individuals who participate in the Minuteman 
Project while such individuals were conducting surveil-
lance on the southern border of the United States; 
Whereas some officials of the Department of Homeland Secu-
rity have stated that the action taken to alert Mexican 
officials as to the location of such individuals was not an 
authorized course of action; and 
Whereas individuals participating in the Minuteman Project 
are performing a valuable function by helping the Border 
Patrol of the Customs and Border Protection division of 
the Department of Homeland Security conduct surveil-
lance on the southern border of the United States in an 
effort to serve and protect the Nation by securing the 
borders: Now, therefore be it 
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H. Res. 541
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
April 5, 2006.
Whereas on October 10, 2005, the Royal Swedish Academy 
of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2005 
to Drs. Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor W. 
Ha¨nsch for their pioneering discoveries in the field of op-
tics; 
Whereas their contributions to the quantum theory of optical 
coherence and development of laser-based precision spec-
troscopy, including the optical frequency comb technique, 
has led to improvements in the accuracy of precision in-
struments such as GPS locators, atomic clocks, and navi-
gation systems; 
Whereas John L. Hall recently retired from a long career 
with the National Institute of Standards and Technology 
(NIST), Quantum Physics Division, and was one of the 
founding fellows of the JILA, a joint Federal lab/univer-
sity cooperative effort supporting research and post-grad-
uate training; 
Whereas the NIST, founded in 1901, and its laboratories and 
collaborations with academia have contributed to the 
achievements of present and past Nobel Prize winners by 
supporting research that strengthens the global economic 
competitiveness of the United States through the develop-
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ment of technologies, measurement methods, and stand-
ards; 
Whereas John L. Hall is one of three NIST researchers to 
have received a Nobel Prize; 
Whereas on October 10, 2005, the Royal Swedish Academy 
of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 
2005 to Drs. Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Rich-
ard R. Schrock for their pioneering discoveries in the 
field of organic chemistry; 
Whereas their research on metathesis reactions and the devel-
opment of the metathesis method in organic synthesis 
has resulted in a major advance for ‘‘green chemistry’’ 
and the development of pharmaceuticals that can be 
made through methods that are more efficient and gen-
erate fewer hazardous wastes: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes and honors Drs. Roy J. Glauber, 
John L. Hall, and Theodor W. Ha¨nsch; 
(2) recognizes and honors Drs. Yves Chauvin, Rob-
ert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock; and 
(3) acknowledges the importance of National Insti-
tute of Standards and Technology research and its con-
tributions to United States industry, academia, and gov-
ernment.
Attest: 
Clerk.
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(2) recognizes Katherine Dunham’s immeas-
urable contributions to the arts and all of humanity; 
and 
(3) extends its condolences to Katherine 
Dunham’s family. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 541 
Honoring Drs. Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor W. Ha¨nsch 
for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2005, and Drs. Yves 
Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock for being awarded 
the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2005, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 8, 2005 
Mr. BAIRD (for himself, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. GORDON, Mr. BOEH-
LERT, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. WU, and Mr. HOLT) submitted the following res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on Science 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring Drs. Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor 
W. Ha¨nsch for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 
for 2005, and Drs. Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, 
and Richard R. Schrock for being awarded the Nobel 
Prize in Chemistry for 2005, and for other purposes. 
Whereas on October 10, 2005, the Royal Swedish Academy 
of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2005 
to Drs. Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor W. 
Ha¨nsch for their pioneering discoveries in the field of op-
tics; 
Whereas their contributions to the quantum theory of optical 
coherence and development of laser-based precision spec-
troscopy, including the optical frequency comb technique,
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has led to improvements in the accuracy of precision in-
struments such as GPS locators, atomic clocks, and navi-
gation systems; 
Whereas John L. Hall recently retired from a long career 
with the National Institute of Standards and Technology 
(NIST), Quantum Physics Division, and was one of the 
founding fellows of the JILA, a joint Federal lab/univer-
sity cooperative effort supporting research and post-grad-
uate training; 
Whereas the NIST, founded in 1901, and its laboratories and 
collaborations with academia have contributed to the 
achievements of present and past Nobel Prize winners by 
supporting research that strengthens the global economic 
competitiveness of the United States through the develop-
ment of technologies, measurement methods, and stand-
ards; 
Whereas John L. Hall is one of three NIST researchers to 
have received a Nobel Prize; 
Whereas on October 10, 2005, the Royal Swedish Academy 
of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 
2005 to Drs. Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Rich-
ard R. Schrock for their pioneering discoveries in the 
field of organic chemistry; 
Whereas their research on metathesis reactions and the devel-
opment of the metathesis method in organic synthesis 
has resulted in a major advance for ‘‘green chemistry’’ 
and the development of pharmaceuticals that can be 
made through methods that are more efficient and gen-
erate fewer hazardous wastes: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) recognizes and honors Drs. Roy J. Glauber, 
John L. Hall, and Theodor W. Ha¨nsch; 
(2) recognizes and honors Drs. Yves Chauvin, 
Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock; and 
(3) acknowledges the importance of National 
Institute of Standards and Technology research and 
its contributions to United States industry, aca-
demia, and government. 
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House Calendar No. 115 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 542 
[Report No. 109–281] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4241) to provide for reconciliation 
pursuant to section 201(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget 
for fiscal year 2006. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 9, 2005 
Mr. PUTNAM, 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. 4241) to provide 
for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(a) of the con-
current resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. 
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. 4241) to 
provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(a) of the 
concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. 
The bill shall be considered as read. The amendment 
printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
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panying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. All 
points of order against provisions in 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) two hours of debate equally 
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on the Budget; and (2) 
one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 4241 pursuant 
to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the 
previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker.
House Calendar No. 115 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 542 
[Report No. 109–281] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4241) 
to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 
201(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget 
for fiscal year 2006. 
NOVEMBER 9, 2005 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
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nerships with other new democracies around the 
world. 
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Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that officers of the Department of Homeland 
Security— 
(1) should not undermine the efforts of citizen 
groups such as the Minuteman Project to preserve 
the integrity of the borders of the United States and 
protect the Nation from intrusion; and 
(2) should not contact Mexican officials about 
the location of individuals who participate in such 
citizen groups while such individuals are conducting 
surveillance on the southern border of the United 
States. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 543 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 55) requiring 
the President to develop and implement a plan for the withdrawal of 
United States Armed Forces from Iraq. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 9, 2005 
Mr. ABERCROMBIE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
55) requiring the President to develop and implement 
a plan for the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces 
from Iraq. 
Resolved, That immediately after the adoption of this 
resolution the Speaker shall, 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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 55) requiring the 
President to develop and implement a plan for the with-
drawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq. All 
points of order against consideration of the joint resolu-
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tion are waived. After a first reading of the joint resolu-
tion, general debate shall be confined to the joint resolu-
tion and shall not exceed 17 hours equally divided and 
controlled by the majority leader and minority leader or 
their designees. After general debate the joint resolution 
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute 
rule. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. At 
the conclusion of consideration of the joint resolution for 
amendment the Committee shall rise and report the joint 
resolution to the House with such amendments as may 
have been adopted. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the joint resolution and amendments 
thereto to final passage without intervening motion except 
one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. If the Committee of the Whole rises and re-
ports that it has come to no resolution on the joint resolu-
tion, then on the next legislative day the House shall, im-
mediately after the third daily order of business under 
clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the 
Whole for further consideration of the joint resolution. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 759 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government 
of Japan should formally acknowledge and accept responsibility for its 
sexual enslavement of young women, known to the world as ‘‘comfort 
women’’, during its colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands 
from the 1930s through the duration of World War II, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 4, 2006 
Mr. EVANS (for himself and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International 
Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the Government of Japan should formally acknowledge 
and accept responsibility for its sexual enslavement of 
young women, known to the world as ‘‘comfort women’’, 
during its colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific 
Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World 
War II, and for other purposes. 
Whereas the Government of Japan, during its colonial occu-
pation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s 
through the duration of World War II, organized the sub-
jugation and kidnapping, for the sole purpose of sexual 
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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 111 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas on May 14, 1948, the State of Israel declared its 
independence; 
Whereas the United States was one of the first nations to 
recognize Israel, only 11 minutes after its creation; 
Whereas Israel has provided the opportunity for Jews from 
all over the world to reestablish their ancient homeland;
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 544 
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 9, 2005 
Mr. CAMP (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, and Mr. ROGERS of Michigan) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National 
Adoption Month. 
Whereas there are millions of children worldwide awaiting 
permanent, safe, loving homes; 
Whereas there are presently more than 118,000 children in 
foster care homes in the United States waiting to be 
adopted; 
Whereas since 1987, between 118,000 and 127,000 children 
in the United States have been adopted each year; 
Whereas an estimated 2,100,000 children in the United 
States live with adoptive parents; 
Whereas approximately two percent of families in the United 
States include an adopted child;
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Whereas 6 in 10 Americans have had a personal experience 
with adoption, meaning they, a family member, or a close 
friend was adopted, has adopted a child, or has placed a 
child for adoption; 
Whereas loving and nurturing families are formed every day 
when committed and dedicated individuals make an im-
portant difference in the life of a child through adoption; 
and 
Whereas on November 2, 2005, the President proclaimed No-
vember 2005 as National Adoption Month: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Adop-
tion Month. 
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