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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 800 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2802) to reauthorize the Small 
Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 
Mr. MILLER of North Carolina submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2802) to reau-
thorize the Small Business Act and the Small Business 
Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes. 
Resolved, That immediately upon 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 bill (H.R. 2802) to reauthorize the Small 
Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 
1958, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill 
shall be dispensed with. All points of order against the 
bill and against its consideration are waived. General de-
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bate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one 
hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and 
the ranking minority member of the Committee on Small 
Business. After general debate the bill shall be considered 
for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in 
order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of 
amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in 
the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee 
on Small Business now printed in the bill. The committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be consid-
ered as read. All points of order against the committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived (ex-
cept those arising under clause 7 of rule XVI). 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. At the conclusion of consideration of 
the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and re-
port 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 Com-
mittee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amend-
House Calendar No. 233
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 807
[Report No. 108–709] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2004
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
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ment in the nature of a substitute. 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 instructions. 
SEC. 2. If the Committee of the Whole rises and re-
ports that it has come to no resolution on the bill, then 
on the next legislative day the House shall, immediately 
after the third daily order of business under clause 1 of 
rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for fur-
ther consideration of the bill. 
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H. Res. 801
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 30, 2004.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution
(H.J. Res. 106) proposing an amendment to the Constitution
of the United States relating to marriage. The joint resolu-
tion shall be considered as read for amendment. The previous
question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution
to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two
hours and 30 minutes of debate on the joint resolution equal-
ly divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Mi-
nority Leader or their designees; and (2) one motion to re-
commit.
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.J. Res. 106 pursuant
to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the pre-
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vious question, the Chair may postpone further consideration
of the joint resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 230
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 801
[Report No. 108–705] 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 106) proposing 
an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
Mrs. MYRICK, 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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
106) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of 
the United States relating to marriage.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint reso-
lution (H.J. Res. 106) proposing an amendment to the 
Constitution of the United States relating to marriage. 
The joint resolution shall be considered as read for amend-
ment. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the joint resolution to final passage without intervening
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motion except: (1) two hours and 30 minutes of debate 
on the joint resolution equally divided and controlled by 
the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their des-
ignees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.J. Res. 106 pursu-
ant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the 
previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the joint resolution to a time designated by the 
Speaker.
H. Res. 802
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 29, 2004.
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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 107)
making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005,
and for other purposes. The joint resolution shall be consid-
ered as read for amendment. The previous question shall be
considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage
without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on
the joint resolution equally divided and controlled by the
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on
Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 231
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 802
[Report No. 108–706] 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 107) making 
continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2005, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
Mr. LINDER, 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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
107) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 
2005, and for other purposes.
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 joint resolution (H.J. 
Res. 107) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal 
year 2005, and for other purposes. The joint resolution 
shall be considered as read for amendment. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolu-
HRES 802 RH 
tion to final passage without intervening motion except: 
(1) one hour of debate on the joint resolution equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minor-
ity member of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) 
one motion to recommit.
House Calendar No. 231
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 802
[Report No. 108–706] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 107) making continuing appropria-
tions for the fiscal year 2005, and for other pur-
poses. 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 803
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 29, 2004.
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. 3193) to restore sec-
ond amendment rights in the District of Columbia. The bill
shall be considered as read for amendment. The amendment
printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill,
as amended, to final passage without intervening motion ex-
cept: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, as amended, equally
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Government Reform; and (2)
one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 232
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 803
[Report No. 108–707] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3193) to restore second 
amendment rights in the District of Columbia. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3193) to restore 
second amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
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. 3193) to 
restore second amendment rights in the District of Colum-
bia. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. 
The amendment printed in the report of the Committee 
on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered
HRES 803 RH 
as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as 
ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage without 
intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the 
bill, as amended, equally divided and controlled by the 
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee 
on Government Reform; and (2) one motion to recommit 
with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 232
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 803
[Report No. 108–707] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3193) 
to restore second amendment rights in the Dis-
trict of Columbia. 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
House Calendar No. 236 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 814 
[Report No. 108–723] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 878) to 
authorize an additional permanent judgeship in 
the district of Idaho, and for other purposes. 
OCTOBER 4, 2004 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 805
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 7 (legislative day, October 6), 2004.
Whereas preventing young people from running away and
supporting youth in high-risk situations is a family, com-
munity, and national concern;
Whereas the prevalence of runaway and homeless youth in
the Nation is staggering, with studies suggesting that be-
tween 1,600,000 and 2,800,000 young people live on the
streets of the United States each year;
Whereas running away from home is widespread, with 1 out
of every 7 children in the United States running away be-
fore the age of 18;
Whereas youth that end up on the streets are often those who
have been ‘‘thrown out’’ of their homes by their families;
who have been physically, sexually, or emotionally abused
at home; who have been discharged by State custodial
systems without adequate transition plans; who have lost
their parents through death or divorce; and who are too
poor to secure their own basic needs;
Whereas the celebration of National Runaway Prevention
Month will encourage all sectors of society to develop
community-based solutions to prevent runaway and
homeless episodes among the Nation’s youth;
•HRES 805 EH
Whereas effective programs that support runaway youth and
assist young people in remaining at home succeed be-
cause of partnerships created among families, commu-
nity-based human service agencies, law enforcement agen-
cies, schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses;
Whereas the future well-being of the Nation is dependent on
the value placed on young people and the opportunities
provided for youth to acquire the knowledge, skills, and
abilities necessary to develop into safe, healthy, and pro-
ductive adults;
Whereas Congress supports an array of community-based
support services that address the critical needs of run-
away and homeless youth, including street outreach,
emergency shelters, and transitional living programs;
Whereas Congress supports programs that provide crisis
intervention and referrals to reconnect runaway youth to
their families and to link young people to local resources
that provide positive alternatives to running away; and
Whereas the purpose of National Runaway Prevention Month
in November 2004 is to increase public awareness of the
life circumstances of youth in high-risk situations and the
need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and
supports for youth, their families, and their communities:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports ef-
forts to promote greater public awareness of effective run-
away youth prevention programs and the need for safe and
•HRES 805 EH
productive alternatives, resources, and supports for youth in
high-risk situations.
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 805 IH 
Whereas running away from home is widespread, with 1 out 
of every 7 children in the United States running away be-
fore the age of 18; 
Whereas youth that end up on the streets are often those who 
have been ‘‘thrown out’’ of their homes by their families; 
who have been physically, sexually, or emotionally abused 
at home; who have been discharged by State custodial 
systems without adequate transition plans; who have lost 
their parents through death or divorce; and who are too 
poor to secure their own basic needs; 
Whereas the celebration of National Runaway Prevention 
Month will encourage all sectors of society to develop 
community-based solutions to prevent runaway and 
homeless episodes among the Nation’s youth; 
Whereas effective programs that support runaway youth and 
assist young people in remaining at home succeed be-
cause of partnerships created among families, commu-
nity-based human service agencies, law enforcement agen-
cies, schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses; 
Whereas the future well-being of the Nation is dependent on 
the value placed on young people and the opportunities 
provided for youth to acquire the knowledge, skills, and 
abilities necessary to develop into safe, healthy, and pro-
ductive adults; 
Whereas Congress supports an array of community-based 
support services that address the critical needs of run-
away and homeless youth, including street outreach, 
emergency shelters, and transitional living programs; 
Whereas Congress supports programs that provide crisis 
intervention and referrals to reconnect runaway youth to
•HRES 805 IH 
their families and to link young people to local resources 
that provide positive alternatives to running away; and 
Whereas the purpose of National Runaway Prevention Month 
in November 2004 is to increase public awareness of the 
life circumstances of youth in high-risk situations and the 
need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and 
supports for youth, their families, and their communities: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
efforts to promote greater public awareness of effective 
runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe 
and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for 
youth in high-risk situations.
Æ
H. Res. 807
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 30, 2004.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Com-
mittee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House
is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legis-
lative day of September 30, 2004, providing for consideration
of a bill to provide an extension of highway, highway safety,
motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out
of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a law re-
authorizing the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Cen-
tury.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 233
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 807
[Report No. 108–709] 
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 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2004
Mr. REYNOLDS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
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 September 30, 2004, pro-
viding for consideration of a bill to provide an extension 
of highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit,
HRES 807 RH 
and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust 
Fund pending enactment of a law reauthorizing the 
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 808 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness 
Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 
Mr. ISRAEL (for himself and Ms. DELAURO) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer 
Awareness Month. 
Whereas ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecological 
cancers, and the reported incidence of ovarian cancer is 
increasing over time; 
Whereas ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer 
deaths among women in the United States; 
Whereas all women are at risk for ovarian cancer, and 90 
percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer do not 
have a family history that puts them at higher risk; 
Whereas the Pap smear is sensitive and specific to the early 
detection of cervical cancer, but not to ovarian cancer;
•HRES 808 IH 
Whereas there is currently no reliable and easy-to-administer 
screening test used for the early detection of ovarian can-
cer; 
Whereas many people are unaware that the symptoms of 
ovarian cancer can often include persistent abdominal 
pressure, bloating, abnormal bleeding, and unexplained 
weight loss or gain, among several other symptoms that 
are easily confused with other diseases; 
Whereas due to the lack of a reliable early screening test, 75 
percent of cases of ovarian cancer are detected at an ad-
vanced stage, when the five-year survival rate is only 50 
percent, a much lower rate than for many other cancers; 
Whereas if ovarian cancer is diagnosed and treated at an 
early stage before the cancer spreads outside of the 
ovary, the treatment is potentially less costly, and the 
survival rate is as high as 90 percent; 
Whereas there are factors that are known to reduce the risk 
for ovarian cancer and play an important role in the pre-
vention of the disease; 
Whereas awareness and early recognition of ovarian cancer 
symptoms are currently the best way to save women’s 
lives; 
Whereas the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, during the 
month of September, holds a number of events to in-
crease public awareness of ovarian cancer; and 
Whereas a National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month should 
be designated to increase the awareness of the public re-
garding the cancer: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Aware-
ness Month. 
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H. Res. 809
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 7 (legislative day, October 6), 2004.
Whereas high-quality after-school programs provide safe,
challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences to
help children and youth develop their social, emotional,
physical, cultural, and academic skills;
Whereas high-quality after-school programs support working
families by ensuring that their children are safe and pro-
ductive after the regular school day ends;
Whereas high-quality after-school programs build stronger
communities by involving the Nation’s students, parents,
business leaders, and adult volunteers in the lives of the
Nation’s young people, thereby promoting positive rela-
tionships among children, youth, families, and adults;
Whereas high-quality after-school programs engage families,
schools, and diverse community partners in advancing the
well-being of the Nation’s children;
Whereas ‘‘Lights On Afterschool!’’, a national celebration of
after-school programs on October 14, 2004, promotes the
critical importance of high-quality after-school programs
in the lives of children, their families, and their commu-
nities;
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 816 
Recognizing the holiday of Diwali. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 4, 2004 
Mr. CROWLEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the holiday of Diwali. 
Whereas Diwali is an annual festival celebrated by many 
South Asians and is particularly significant to Hindus, 
Sikhs, and Jains; 
Whereas for nearly 2,000,000 Indian Americans, Diwali is a 
time for thanksgiving, and prayer, for health, knowledge, 
and peace; 
Whereas Diwali falls on the last day of the last month in the 
lunar calendar and is celebrated as the beginning of the 
New Year by Hindus and Jains; 
Whereas the word ‘‘Diwali’’ is a version of the Sanskrit word 
‘‘Deepavali’’, which means a row of lamps; 
Whereas Diwali is a festival of lights, celebrated in part by 
the lighting and display of small oil lamps throughout the 
home and the community;
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Whereas more than 28,000,000 children in the United States
have parents who work outside the home, and 14,300,000
children have no place to go after school; and
Whereas many after-school programs across the Nation are
struggling to keep their doors open and their lights on:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘Lights On
Afterschool!’’, a national celebration of after-school pro-
grams; and
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation
calling on the communities of the Nation to engage in
innovative after-school programs and activities that en-
sure the doors stay open and the lights stay on for all
children after school.
Attest:
Clerk.