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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 301
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding American Gold Star Mothers,
Incorporated, Blue Star Mothers of America, Incorporated, the service
flag, and the service lapel button.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 23, 2002
Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding American Gold
Star Mothers, Incorporated, Blue Star Mothers of Amer-
ica, Incorporated, the service flag, and the service lapel
button.
Whereas section 901 of title 36, United States Code, author-
izes members of the immediate family of individuals serv-
ing in the Armed Forces to display a service flag ap-
proved by the Secretary of Defense in a window of their
place of residence during any period of war or hostilities
in which the Armed Forces are engaged;
Whereas such section also authorizes members of the imme-
diate family of individuals serving in the Armed Forces
to wear a service lapel button approved by the Secretary
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of Defense during any period of war or hostilities in
which the Armed Forces are engaged;
Whereas the traditions of displaying the service flag and
wearing the service lapel button have not been widely
practiced since the end of World War II; and
Whereas reinvigorating the traditions of displaying the serv-
ice flag and wearing the service lapel button would foster
patriotism and express support for the members of the
Armed Forces during the war on terrorism: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the members of American Gold Star Moth-
ers, Incorporated, and Blue Star Mothers of Amer-
ica, Incorporated, should be recognized for their sac-
rifices and for their dedicated and patriotic support
of the United States;
(2) during the period in which the Armed
Forces are engaged in the war on terrorism, mem-
bers of the immediate family of individuals serving
in the Armed Forces should be encouraged to dis-
play a service flag approved by the Secretary of De-
fense under section 901 of title 36, United States
Code, in the window of their place of residence and
wear a service lapel button approved under such sec-
tion; and
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nancial relief to those individuals most devastated by the
terrorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001,
sparing such individuals years of expensive litigation and
the necessity of reliving the horrible events that occurred
on September 11, 2001;
Whereas claims made under the September 11th Victim Com-
pensation Fund of 2001 are not paid by the terrorists re-
sponsible for the aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001;
Whereas on December 13, 2001, the Department of Defense
released a videotape found in Jalalabad, Afghanistan,
that showed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden admitting
to having detailed and advance knowledge of the ter-
rorist-related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001,
and to having estimated the number of people he ex-
pected to be killed as a result of the aircraft crashes;
Whereas section 409 of the Air Transportation Safety and
System Stabilization Act (Public Law 107–42; 49 U.S.C.
40101 note) grants the United States the right of sub-
rogation with respect to any claim paid by the United
States under the September 11th Victim Compensation
Fund of 2001;
Whereas on September 23, 2001, the President signed Exec-
utive Order 13224 (66 Fed. Reg. 49079) which blocked
certain property owned by individuals or organizations in-
volved in terrorism;
Whereas more than $33,000,000 worth of assets have been
blocked pursuant to Executive Order 13224; and
Whereas the amendments made by section 106 of the USA
PATRIOT ACT (Public Law 107–56) grant the Presi-
dent broad authority to confiscate the property of foreign
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(3) the President should issue a proclamation
calling on members of the immediate family of indi-
viduals serving in the Armed Forces to display a
service flag approved by the Secretary of Defense
under section 901 of title 36, United States Code,
in the window of their place of residence and wear
a service lapel button approved under such section
during the period in which the Armed Forces are en-
gaged in the war on terrorism.
SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives
shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the American
Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated, and the Blue Star Moth-
ers of America, Incorporated.
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III 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 301
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding American Gold 
Star Mothers, Incorporated, Blue Star Mothers of Amer-
ica, Incorporated, the service flag, and the service lapel 
button.
Whereas section 901 of title 36, United States Code, author-
izes members of the immediate family of individuals serv-
ing in the Armed Forces to display a service flag ap-
proved by the Secretary of Defense in a window of their 
place of residence during any period of war or hostilities 
in which the Armed Forces are engaged;
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Whereas such section also authorizes members of the imme-
diate family of individuals serving in the Armed Forces 
to wear a service lapel button approved by the Secretary 
of Defense during any period of war or hostilities in 
which the Armed Forces are engaged;
Whereas the traditions of displaying the service flag and 
wearing the service lapel button have not been widely 
practiced since the end of World War II; and 
Whereas reinvigorating the traditions of displaying the serv-
ice flag and wearing the service lapel button would foster 
patriotism and express support for the members of the 
Armed Forces during the war on terrorism: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the members of American Gold Star Moth-
ers, Incorporated, and Blue Star Mothers of Amer-
ica, Incorporated, should be recognized for their sac-
rifices and for their dedicated and patriotic support 
of the United States; 
(2) during the period in which the Armed 
Forces are engaged in the war on terrorism, mem-
bers of the immediate family of individuals serving 
in the Armed Forces should be encouraged to dis-
play a service flag approved by the Secretary of De-
fense under section 901 of title 36, United States 
Code, in the window of their place of residence and
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wear a service lapel button approved under such sec-
tion; and 
(3) the President should issue a proclamation 
calling on members of the immediate family of indi-
viduals serving in the Armed Forces to display a 
service flag approved by the Secretary of Defense 
under section 901 of title 36, United States Code, 
in the window of their place of residence and wear 
a service lapel button approved under such section 
during the period in which the Armed Forces are en-
gaged in the war on terrorism. 
SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives 
shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the American 
Gold Star Mothers, Incorporated, and the Blue Star Moth-
ers of America, Incorporated.
Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 
2002. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 302
Urging the Department of Justice to seek subrogation from the terrorists
responsible for the attacks against the United States on September
11, 2001, with respect to claims paid under the September 11th Victim
Compensation Fund of 2001, and urging the President to deposit
amounts belonging to such terrorists which have been blocked or con-
fiscated by the United States in the general fund of the Treasury.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 24, 2002
Mr. ROTHMAN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Urging the Department of Justice to seek subrogation from
the terrorists responsible for the attacks against the
United States on September 11, 2001, with respect to
claims paid under the September 11th Victim Compensa-
tion Fund of 2001, and urging the President to deposit
amounts belonging to such terrorists which have been
blocked or confiscated by the United States in the gen-
eral fund of the Treasury.
Whereas the purpose of the September 11th Victim Com-
pensation Fund of 2001 (title IV of Public Law 107–42;
49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is to provide expedited, fair, fi-
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preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in ac-
cordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Cap-
itol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives March 5,
2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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entities that engage in hostilities against the United
States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) urges the Department of Justice to seek
subrogation from Osama bin Laden, other members
of al-Qaeda, and any other individual or organiza-
tion determined to be responsible for the terrorist-
related aircraft crashes of September 11, 2001, with
respect to claims paid under the September 11th
Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 (title IV of Pub-
lic Law 107–42; 49 U.S.C. 40101 note); and
(2) urges the President to liquidate the assets
of those responsible for the terrorist-related aircraft
crashes of September 11, 2001, which have been
blocked or confiscated by the United States, and use
the amounts from the liquidation to pay claims, or
reimburse the Government for claims paid, under
the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of
2001 (title IV of Public Law 107–42; 49 U.S.C.
40101 note).
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 303
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the tax relief
provided for by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation
Act of 2001 passed by a bipartisan majority in Congress should continue
as scheduled.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 24, 2002
Mr. BACHUS (for himself, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. DELAY, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma,
Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. COX, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia,
Mr. BLUNT, Ms. DUNN of Washington, Mr. GRAHAM, and Mr. WICKER)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the tax relief provided for by the Economic Growth and
Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 passed by a bipar-
tisan majority in Congress should continue as scheduled.
Whereas on June 7, 2001, President Bush signed into law
the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act
of 2001, which provides millions of taxpayers with the
first meaningful tax relief since 1981;
Whereas all Americans who pay Federal income taxes will
benefit from the Act, which includes across-the-board in-
come tax reductions, reduction of the marriage penalty,
elimination of the death tax, tax rebate checks, doubling
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of the per-child tax credit, increasing tax-free contribu-
tions to Individual Retirement Accounts and a broad
range of other beneficial provisions;
Whereas the Act was passed by a bipartisan majority in Con-
gress of 211 House Republicans, 28 House Democrats,
1 House Independent, 46 Senate Republicans and 12
Senate Democrats, making the Act an important bipar-
tisan achievement; and
Whereas several Member of Congress have recently called for
repealing or delaying tax relief provisions of the Eco-
nomic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the tax relief provided for by the Economic
Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001,
passed by a bipartisan majority in Congress, should
continue as scheduled;
(2) repealing or delaying provisions of the Eco-
nomic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of
2001 is a tax increase;
(3) increasing taxes in the midst of a recession
would not be helpful to the Nation’s economy or
American workers; and
(4) instead of increasing taxes, Congress should
be working with the President to promote long-term
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economic growth through a fair tax code that puts
the least possible burden on taxpayers.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 304
Expressing sympathy to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
who were tragically affected by the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano
on January 17, 2002, and supporting an increase in the amount of
assistance provided by the United States to the people of the Democratic
Republic of the Congo.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 24, 2002
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (for himself, Ms. LEE, and Mr. PAYNE) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy to the people of the Democratic Repub-
lic of the Congo who were tragically affected by the
eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano on January 17, 2002,
and supporting an increase in the amount of assistance
provided by the United States to the people of the Demo-
cratic Republic of the Congo.
Whereas before dawn on January 17, 2002, the Nyiragongo
volcano, which stands 11,380 feet high and is located 6
miles north of the city of Goma in the Democratic Re-
public of the Congo, began to erupt without warning;
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Whereas relief workers are still unable to accurately estimate
the number of people killed as a result of the recent
Nyiragongo eruption;
Whereas the recent Nyiragongo eruption is the most destruc-
tive volcanic eruption to occur in Africa during the last
25 years;
Whereas the lava flow from the recent Nyiragongo eruption
was a mile wide in places and destroyed the cathedral
and water plant of Goma and countless villages and
buildings;
Whereas dangers from fires, toxic fumes, reoccurring trem-
ors, and natural methane gas under Lake Kiru continue
to plague the Goma region of the Democratic Republic of
the Congo;
Whereas the recent Nyiragongo eruption destroyed crops and
contaminated the main water supply, which could trigger
a cholera epidemic;
Whereas the suddenness of the recent Nyiragongo eruption
resulted in the separation of many children from their
parents;
Whereas the United States has already committed to send
supplies worth $224,000 to the people of the Democratic
Republic of the Congo affected by the recent Nyiragongo
eruption; and
Whereas the Governments of the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, and Belgium have also offered assistance to the
people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
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(1) expresses its deepest sympathies and condo-
lences to the people of the Democratic Republic of
the Congo who were tragically affected by the erup-
tion of the Nyiragongo volcano on January 17,
2002; and
(2) supports a substantial increase in the
amount of assistance provided by the United States
to the people of the Democratic Republic of the
Congo to aid in the rebuilding of their villages and
their lives in the aftermath of the recent Nyiragongo
eruption.
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III
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 304
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 27, 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy to the people of the Democratic Repub-
lic of the Congo who were tragically affected by the
eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano on January 17, 2002.
Whereas on January 17, 2002, the Nyiragongo volcano,
which stands 11,380 feet high and is located 6 miles
north of the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of
the Congo, began to erupt without warning;
Whereas 147 people lost their lives and 150,000 people have
been displaced as a result of the recent Nyiragongo erup-
tion;
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Wheareas the recent Nyiragongo eruption is the most de-
structive volcanic eruption to occur in Africa during the
last 25 years;
Whereas the lava flow from the recent Nyiragongo eruption
was a mile wide in places and destroyed the cathedral
and water plant of Goma and countless villages and
buildings;
Whereas dangers from fires, toxic fumes, reoccurring trem-
ors, and natural methane gas under Lake Kivu continue
to plague the Goma region of the Democratic Republic of
the Congo;
Whereas the recent Nyiragongo eruption destroyed crops and
contaminated the main water supply of Goma;
Whereas the suddenness of the recent Nyiragongo eruption
resulted in the separation of many children from their
parents;
Whereas the United States has provided assistance valued at
$4,400,000 for food, water, sanitation, and town plan-
ning to the people of the Democratic Republic of the
Congo affected by the recent Nyiragongo eruption;
Whereas the Office of the United States Foreign Disaster As-
sistance (OFDA) of the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development (USAID) has made available addi-
tional funds for assistance to the people affected by the
recent Nyiragongo eruption; and
Whereas the Governments of the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, and Belgium have also offered assistance to the
people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Now,
therefore, be it
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress expresses its deepest sym-
pathies and condolences to the people of the Democratic
Republic of the Congo who were tragically affected by the
eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano on January 17, 2002.
Passed the House of Representatives February 26,
2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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cial Officer of the District of Columbia that the officer 
understands the duties and restrictions applicable to the 
officer and the officer’s agency as a result of this Act (and 
the amendments made by this Act), including any duty 
to prepare a report requested either in the Act or in any 
of the reports accompanying the Act and the deadline by 
which each report must be submitted. The Chief Financial 
Officer of the District of Columbia shall provide to the 
Committees on Appropriations of the House of Represent-
atives and Senate by the 10th day after the end of each 
quarter a summary list showing each report, the due date, 
and the date submitted to the Committees. 
SEC. 120. (a) None of the funds contained in this 
Act may be used to enact or carry out any law, rule, or 
regulation to legalize or otherwise reduce penalties associ-
ated with the possession, use, or distribution of any sched-
ule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act (21 
U.S.C. 802) or any tetrahydrocannabinols derivative. 
(b) The Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treat-
ment Initiative of 1998, also known as Initiative 59, ap-
proved by the electors of the District of Columbia on No-
vember 3, 1998, shall not take effect. 
SEC. 121. Nothing in this Act may be construed to 
prevent the Council or Mayor of the District of Columbia 
from addressing the issue of the provision of contraceptive
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coverage by health insurance plans, but it is the intent 
of Congress that any legislation enacted on such issue 
should include a ‘‘conscience clause’’ which provides excep-
tions for religious beliefs and moral convictions. 
SEC. 122. The Mayor of the District of Columbia 
shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the 
House of Representatives and Senate, the Committee on 
Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and 
the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate 
quarterly reports addressing—
(1) crime, including the homicide rate, imple-
mentation of community policing, the number of po-
lice officers on local beats, and the closing down of 
open-air drug markets; 
(2) access to substance and alcohol abuse treat-
ment, including the number of treatment slots, the 
number of people served, the number of people on 
waiting lists, and the effectiveness of treatment pro-
grams; 
(3) management of parolees and pre-trial vio-
lent offenders, including the number of halfway 
houses escapes and steps taken to improve moni-
toring and supervision of halfway house residents to 
reduce the number of escapes to be provided in con-
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 305
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used on May 16, 2002, for a ceremony to present
a gold medal on behalf of Congress to former President
Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan. Physical
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preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in ac-
cordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Cap-
itol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives March 5,
2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 305
Agreed to March 6, 2002
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the twenty-third day of January, two thousand and two
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used
on May 16, 2002, for a ceremony to present a gold medal on
behalf of Congress to former President Ronald Reagan and his
wife Nancy Reagan. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall
be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect
of the Capitol may prescribe.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 305
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to present
a gold medal on behalf of Congress to former President Ronald Reagan
and his wife Nancy Reagan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 24, 2002
Mr. GIBBONS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on House Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony to present a gold medal on behalf of Congress
to former President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy
Reagan.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used on May 15, 2002, for a ceremony to present
a gold medal on behalf of Congress to former President
Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan. Physical
preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in ac-
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cordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Cap-
itol may prescribe.
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III
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 305
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 6, 2002
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony to present a gold medal on behalf of Congress
to former President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy
Reagan.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used on May 16, 2002, for a ceremony to present
a gold medal on behalf of Congress to former President
Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan. Physical