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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 208
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, August 2, 2001, or Friday, August
3, 2001, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent
resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand
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adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2001,
or until noon on the second day after Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns at the close of business on any day
from Thursday, August 2, 2001 through Saturday, Au-
gust 4, 2001, or from Monday, August 6, 2001, through
Saturday, August 11, 2001, on a motion offered pursuant
to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his
designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on
Tuesday, September 4, 2001, or until such time on that
day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his des-
ignee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until noon
on the second day after Members are notified to reassem-
ble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution,
whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
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and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in
their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives August 2,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 208
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the
House of Representatives and a conditional re-
cess or adjournment of the Senate.
H. Con. Res. 208
Agreed to August 3, 2001
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That when the House adjourns on the legislative day of
Thursday, August 2, 2001, or Friday, August 3, 2001, on a motion
offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader
or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday,
September 5, 2001, or until noon on the second day after Members
are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent
resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns at the close of business on any day from
Thursday, August 2, 2001 through Saturday, August 4, 2001, or
from Monday, August 6, 2001, through Saturday, August 11, 2001,
on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its
Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned
until noon on Tuesday, September 4, 2001, or until such time
on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his
designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until noon on
the second day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant
to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader
of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority
Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall
notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively,
H. Con. Res. 208—2
to reassemble whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall
warrant it.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 208
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
AUGUST 3, 2001
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of
Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment
of the Senate.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, August 2, 2001, or Friday, August
3, 2001, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent
resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand
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adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2001,
or until noon on the second day after Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns at the close of business on any day
from Thursday, August 2, 2001 through Saturday, Au-
gust 4, 2001, or from Monday, August 6, 2001, through
Saturday, August 11, 2001, on a motion offered pursuant
to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his
designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on
Tuesday, September 4, 2001, or until such time on that
day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his des-
ignee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until noon
on the second day after Members are notified to reassem-
ble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution,
whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
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and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in
their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives August 2,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 209
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Health and
Human Services should administratively provide for coverage under the
Medicare Program of backup systems for durable medical equipment
in the case of a power failure.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 2001
Mr. CALVERT submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to
the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently de-
termined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary
of Health and Human Services should administratively
provide for coverage under the Medicare Program of
backup systems for durable medical equipment in the
case of a power failure.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Secretary of Health and Human
Services should administratively provide for coverage
under the medicare program under title XVIII of the So-
cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) of appropriate
backup systems for those items of durable medical equip-
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ment (for which payment is made under section 1834 of
such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m)) furnished to medicare bene-
ficiaries that the Secretary determines require such
backup systems in the case of a power failure, including
the following:
(1) Back-up power supplies in case of lengthy
rolling blackouts.
(2) Back-up ventilators in case of mechanical
failure of a ventilator.
(3) Back-up respiratory assist devices for pa-
tients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who
have progressed to using such devices on a 24-hour
basis and have elected not to have a tracheostomy
(in order to connect the patients to standard home
ventilators).
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 20
Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today’s Students
(VETS) Day, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 31, 2001
Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. FROST, Mr. UDALL of
New Mexico, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. LUTHER,
Mr. BISHOP, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr.
HALL of Texas, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. EVANS, Mr. DAVIS of Florida,
Mr. WOLF, Mrs. KELLY, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. NEAL of Massachu-
setts, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. LARGENT, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr.
SHAYS, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New
York, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. BORSKI, Ms. MILLENDER-
MCDONALD, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. BERMAN, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. MCKINNEY,
Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. BALDACCI, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. GREEN of
Texas, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. KUCINICH, Mrs. THURMAN,
Mrs. NORTHUP, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. KING,
and Mrs. JONES of Ohio) submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate
Today’s Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.
Whereas the United States has, in the course of its history,
fought in many wars and conflicts to defend freedom and
protect the interests of the Nation;
Whereas millions of men and women have served the Nation
in time of need as members of the Armed Forces;
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Whereas the service of veterans has been vital to the Nation,
and the sacrifices made by veterans and their families
should not be forgotten with the passage of time;
Whereas children throughout the Nation would benefit from
programs that provide education about veterans and that
instill a patriotic appreciation of the sacrifices made by
veterans to defend freedom and to protect the interests
of the Nation;
Whereas efforts are being made throughout the Nation to de-
vote November 10, or another date as may be designated,
to an event known as Veterans Educate Today’s Students
Day; and
Whereas schools that participate in Veterans Educate To-
day’s Students Day set aside a portion of the school day
for the study, recognition, and appreciation of veterans:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the importance of veterans to the
United States;
(2) expresses support for the goals of Veterans
Educate Today’s Students Day;
(3) urges teachers, civic leaders, and veterans
to carry out programs that educate children about
the service of veterans and the sacrifices made by
veterans and their families; and
(4) encourages the people of the United States
to participate in local and national activities recog-
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nizing Veterans Educate Today’s Students Day and
other events that foster education about the impor-
tance of veterans to the Nation.
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Whereas, according to the Department of State, the SPDC has
made no significant progress toward stopping the practice
of human trafficking, whereby thousands of people have
been sent to Thailand and other countries for the purpose
of factory and household work and for sexual exploitation;
Whereas the SPDC has forced civilians to work in industrial,
military, and infrastructure construction operations
throughout Burma, and on a large-scale basis has targeted
ethnic and religious minorities for this work;
Whereas a Department of Labor report in 2000 described the
human rights abuses of forced laborers, including beating,
torture, starvation, and summary executions;
Whereas the Drug Enforcement Administration has reported
that Burma is the world’s second largest producer of
opium and opiate-based drugs;
Whereas officials in Thailand have estimated that as many as
800 million tablets of methamphetamine will be smuggled
into their country this year, contributing to the growing
methamphetamine problem in Thailand;
Whereas there are as many as a million internally displaced
persons in Burma;
Whereas the SPDC continues to severely restrict the political
activities of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the National
League for Democracy;
Whereas, in September 2000, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was
placed under house arrest when she attempted to visit a
National League for Democracy party office on the out-
skirts of Rangoon, and again when she attempted to travel
by train to Mandalay;
Whereas Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the SPDC have recently
begun talks under the auspices of the United Nations Spe-
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 210
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a Disability
Arts Month.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 2001
Mr. FROST submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the
establishment of a Disability Arts Month.
Whereas the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public
Law 101–336) guarantees equal rights and equal oppor-
tunity to more than 54,000,000 American citizens with
disabilities;
Whereas people of all ages can benefit from exposure to the
arts;
Whereas exposure to the arts can enhance a person’s success
in school, work, and relations with others;
Whereas exposure to the arts promotes a deeper under-
standing of the diversity and richness of human experi-
ence; and
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Whereas the establishment of a Disability Arts Month would
provide an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the
many accomplishments of American artists with disabil-
ities who have greatly enhanced the quality of life of the
people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) a Disability Arts Month should be estab-
lished; and
(2) the President should issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States to observe
such a month with appropriate programs and activi-
ties.
Æ
In the Senate of the United States,
December 20 (legislative day, December 18), 2001.
Resolved, That the resolution from the House of Rep-
resentatives (H. Con. Res. 211) entitled ‘‘Concurrent resolu-
tion commending Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the 10th anni-
versary of her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and expressing
the sense of the Congress with respect to the Government of
Burma.’’, do pass with the following
AMENDMENTS:
Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert:
SECTION 1. COMMENDATION OF DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI
AND SENSE OF CONGRESS WITH RESPECT TO
THE GOVERNMENT OF BURMA.
(a) COMMENDATION OF DAW AUNG SAN SUU KYI.—
Congress—
(1) commends and congratulates Daw Aung San
Suu Kyi on the 10th anniversary of her receiving the
Nobel Peace Prize; and
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(2) recognizes her remarkable contributions and
tireless work toward bringing national reconciliation
and democracy to Burma.
(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress
that the President and the Secretary of State should con-
tinue to encourage the SPDC to—
(1) restore basic human rights to the Burmese
people;
(2) eliminate the practice of human trafficking;
(3) address the manufacture of heroin and
methamphetamines;
(4) release all political prisoners;
(5) remove all restrictions on the freedom of
speech, assembly, association, and movement of Daw
Aung San Suu Kyi and members of the National
League for Democracy;
(6) recognize the results of the 1990 democratic
elections; and
(7) take concrete steps to achieve national rec-
onciliation and the restoration of democracy through
genuine and substantive dialogue with Daw Aung
San Suu Kyi.
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Strike out the preamble and insert:
Whereas, since 1962, the people of Burma have lived under a
repressive military regime;
Whereas, in 1988, the people of Burma rose up in massive pro-
democracy demonstrations;
Whereas, in response to this call for change, the Burmese mili-
tary brutally suppressed these demonstrations;
Whereas opposition leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was placed
under house arrest after these demonstrations;
Whereas, in the 1990 Burmese elections, Daw Aung San Suu
Kyi led the National League for Democracy and affiliated
parties to a landslide victory, winning 80 percent of the
parliamentary seats;
Whereas the ruling military regime rejected this election and
proceeded to arrest hundreds of members of the National
League for Democracy;
Whereas Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s freedom of speech, assem-
bly, association, and movement was restricted by the mili-
tary regime;
Whereas, in recognition of her efforts to bring democracy to
Burma, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel
Peace Prize on December 10, 1991;
Whereas Daw Aung San Suu Kyi remained under unlawful
house arrest until 1995;
Whereas, even after the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the
Burmese military regime, known as the State Peace and
Development Council (in this concurrent resolution re-
ferred to as the ‘‘SPDC’’), has continued to ignore the
basic human rights of 48,000,000 Burmese citizens and
has brutally suppressed any opposition to its authority;
Calendar No. 294
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 211
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the 10th
anniversary of her receiving the Nobel Peace
Prize and expressing the sense of the Congress
with respect to the Government of Burma.
DECEMBER 14, 2001
Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the
preamble
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cial Envoy to Burma, Razali Ismail, which are welcomed
by the international community;
Whereas the SPDC has recently allowed the National League
for Democracy to open some political offices, and has re-
leased some political prisoners, although over 1,800 such
prisoners are believed to remain imprisoned;
Whereas, with the exception of these positive developments, the
SPDC has made little progress in improving human rights
conditions and restoring democracy to Burma;
Whereas the United Nations General Assembly has recently ex-
pressed its concern over the slow progress in the talks be-
tween Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the SPDC;
Whereas Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s struggle to assert the rights
of her people has spread beyond politics and into popular
culture, as evidenced by others championing her cause,
most notably the rock group U2 in their song ‘‘Walk On’’,
which is banned in Burma;
Whereas Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is the recipient of the Presi-
dential Medal of Freedom; and
Whereas, in the face of oppression and at great personal sac-
rifice, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has remained an out-
spoken champion of democracy and freedom: Now, there-
fore, be it
Attest:
Secretary.
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 211
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 15, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the 10th anniver-
sary of her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and express-
ing the sense of the Congress with respect to the Govern-
ment of Burma.
Whereas since 1962, the people of Burma have lived under
a repressive military regime;
Whereas in 1988, the people of Burma rose up in massive
prodemocracy demonstrations;
Whereas in response to this call for change, the Burmese
military brutally suppressed these demonstrations;
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Whereas opposition leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was
placed under house arrest after these demonstrations;
Whereas in the 1990 Burmese elections, Daw Aung San Suu
Kyi led the National League for Democracy and affiliated
parties to a landslide victory, winning 80 percent of the
parliamentary seats;
Whereas the ruling military regime rejected this election and
proceeded to arrest hundreds of members of the National
League for Democracy;
Whereas Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s freedom of speech was re-
stricted by the military regime;
Whereas in recognition of her efforts to bring democracy to
Burma, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel
Peace Prize on October 14, 1991;
Whereas Daw Aung San Suu Kyi remained under unlawful
house arrest until 1995;
Whereas even after her release, the Burmese military regime,
known as the State Peace and Development Council
(SPDC), has continued to ignore the basic human rights
of 48,000,000 Burmese citizens and has brutally sup-
pressed any opposition to its authority;
Whereas according to the State Department, the SPDC has
made no significant progress toward stopping the practice
of human trafficking, whereby thousands of people have
been sent to Thailand for the purpose of factory and
household work and for sexual exploitation;
Whereas the SPDC has forced civilians to work in industrial,
military, and infrastructure construction operations
throughout Burma, and on a large-scale basis has tar-
geted ethnic and religious minorities for this work;
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 213
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding North Korean refugees who
are detained in China and returned to North Korea where they face
torture, imprisonment, and execution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 2001
Mr. ROYCE (for himself, Mr. BECERRA, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. PAYNE, Mr.
SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. KIRK, and
Mr. HORN) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding North Korean
refugees who are detained in China and returned to
North Korea where they face torture, imprisonment, and
execution.
Whereas the Government of North Korea is controlled by the
Korean Workers Party, which does not recognize the
right of North Koreans to exercise the freedoms of
speech, religion, press, assembly or association;
Whereas the Government of North Korea imposes punish-
ments, including execution, for crimes such as attempted
defection, slander of the Korean Workers Party, listening
to foreign broadcasts, possessing printed matter that is