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H. Res. 46
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 8, 2005.
Whereas mentors serve as role models, advocates, friends,
and advisors to youth in need;
Whereas mentoring is a proven, effective strategy that
matches a caring, responsible adult with a child to pro-
vide guidance and build confidence, stability, and direc-
tion for that child;
Whereas research has shown that mentoring has a definitive
impact on young people by increasing attendance at
school, improving rates of high-school graduation and col-
lege attendance, and decreasing involvement with drugs,
alcohol, and violent behaviors;
Whereas there are over 17.6 million children in this country
who need or want a mentor, yet just 2.5 million young
people are in mentoring relationships, leaving a ‘‘men-
toring gap’’ of 15.1 million young people;
Whereas the establishment of a National Mentoring Month
would emphasize the importance of mentoring and recog-
nize with praise and gratitude the many Americans al-
ready involved in mentoring;
Whereas a month-long celebration of mentoring would en-
courage more organizations—such as schools, businesses,
•HRES 46 EH
faith communities—and individuals to get involved in
mentoring; and
Whereas the celebration of said month would, above all, en-
courage more individuals to volunteer as mentors, helping
close our Nation’s mentoring gap: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Men-
toring Month;
(2) praises the millions of caring adults who have
already committed their time and energy to mentor a
child; and
(3) supports efforts to recruit more mentors in the
United States.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 46 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 25, 2005 
Mr. OSBORNE (for himself, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. KELLER, and 
Mrs. DAVIS of California) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring 
Month. 
Whereas mentors serve as role models, advocates, friends, 
and advisors to youth in need; 
Whereas mentoring is a proven, effective strategy that 
matches a caring, responsible adult with a child to pro-
vide guidance and build confidence, stability, and direc-
tion for that child; 
Whereas research has shown that mentoring has a definitive 
impact on young people by increasing attendance at 
school, improving rates of high-school graduation and col-
lege attendance, and decreasing involvement with drugs, 
alcohol, and violent behaviors;
•HRES 46 IH 
Whereas there are over 17.6 million children in this country 
who need or want a mentor, yet just 2.5 million young 
people are in mentoring relationships, leaving a ‘‘men-
toring gap’’ of 15.1 million young people; 
Whereas the establishment of a National Mentoring Month 
would emphasize the importance of mentoring and recog-
nize with praise and gratitude the many Americans al-
ready involved in mentoring; 
Whereas a month-long celebration of mentoring would en-
courage more organizations—such as schools, businesses, 
faith communities—and individuals to get involved in 
mentoring; and 
Whereas the celebration of said month would, above all, en-
courage more individuals to volunteer as mentors, helping 
close our Nation’s mentoring gap: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Mentoring Month; 
(2) praises the millions of caring adults who 
have already committed their time and energy to 
mentor a child; and 
(3) supports efforts to recruit more mentors in 
the United States. 
Æ
H. Res. 470
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
September 29, 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. 3824) to amend and reauthorize the Endan-
gered Species Act of 1973 to provide greater results con-
serving and recovering listed species, 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 ex-
ceed ninety minutes equally divided and controlled by the 
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered 
for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the 
amendment recommended by the Committee on Resources 
now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an 
original bill an amendment in the nature of a substitute con-
sisting of the text of the Resources Committee Print dated
•HRES 470 EH 
September 26, 2005. That amendment in the nature of a 
substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order 
against that committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute are waived. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, 
no amendment to that 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute 
made in order as original text. The previous question shall be 
considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to
•HRES 470 EH 
final passage without intervening motion except one motion 
to recommit with or without instructions. 
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 714 IH 
and takes place prior to elections for member-
ship; 
(E) exclude any provision that prevents the 
consecutive election of countries to the Human 
Rights Council; and 
(F) utilize a formula for the distribution of 
membership among United Nations Member 
States that respect human rights, while also 
giving consideration to geographical distribu-
tion, the representation of different forms of 
civilization, and the principle legal systems. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 823 
Commending the outstanding efforts by members of faith-based and commu-
nity organizations in response to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 19, 2006 
Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the outstanding efforts by members of faith- 
based and community organizations in response to Hurri-
cane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. 
Whereas on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina and on 
September 24, 2005, Hurricane Rita struck the Gulf 
Coast of the United States, affecting millions of people, 
displacing hundreds of thousands, and causing an un-
known number of fatalities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Ala-
bama, Texas, and Florida; 
Whereas the response by members of faith-based and commu-
nity organizations to aid in the relief efforts has been im-
mediate and courageous; 
Whereas members of faith-based and community organiza-
tions have shown compassion and leadership in respond-
ing to the immediate basic needs of the victims of Hurri-
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H. Res. 715
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
March 9, 2006.
Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is 
hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the 
House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE: MR. SODREL. 
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 823 IH
canes Katrina and Rita, assisting in their resettlement 
across the United States, and organizing and executing 
national fundraising efforts; 
Whereas these faith-based and community organizations are 
in a unique position to respond to many of the needs of 
the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, working in 
partnership with the Federal Government and State gov-
ernments; and 
Whereas faith-based and community organizations such as 
Catholic Charities USA, the Salvation Army, the North 
American Baptist Conference, and the American Red 
Cross, along with many other faith-based communities 
from across the Nation, have responded with invaluable 
resources, time, and compassion to aid in Hurricanes 
Katrina and Rita relief efforts: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the outstanding efforts by mem-
bers of faith-based and community organizations in 
response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, that 
struck the Gulf Coast in August and September of 
2005; 
(2) recognizes that these organizations have 
done extraordinary and invaluable work to bring re-
lief to the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; 
(3) encourages all government agencies to con-
sider faith-based and community organizations in 
disaster relief and recovery in the future; and 
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(4) thanks the faith-based and volunteer com-
munities for their service. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 471 
Supporting the goals and ideals of a ‘‘National IT’S ACADEMIC Television 
Quiz Show Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2005 
Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia (for himself and Mr. VAN HOLLEN) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of a ‘‘National IT’S 
ACADEMIC Television Quiz Show Day’’. 
Whereas IT’S ACADEMIC, the Nation’s foremost televised 
high school quiz show will begin its 45th season on 
NBC4 in Washington, and is the longest running tele-
vision quiz show in the Nation’s history; 
Whereas IT’S ACADEMIC has used the power of television 
to motivate and showcase two generations of students in 
cities across the country, including Washington, D.C., 
Baltimore, Charlottesville, New York, Los Angeles, Chi-
cago, Honolulu, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver, Cincinnati, 
Cleveland, Buffalo, Jacksonville, Norfolk, Rochester, Fort 
Wayne, Wilmington, and the entire State of Kentucky;
•HRES 471 IH 
Whereas each year hundreds of secondary schools—public, 
parochial, private, suburban, rural, and inner-city—com-
pete on IT’S ACADEMIC, demonstrating a diverse stu-
dent population focused on academic excellence, and en-
couraging community support for education; 
Whereas the dedicated teachers who work with the teams and 
prepare them for the competition are introduced on the 
program, providing them with positive recognition that 
reflects on the entire teaching profession; 
Whereas the corporate sponsors of IT’S ACADEMIC have 
generously given scholarship grants to participating 
schools to help students pursue their education; 
Whereas IT’S ACADEMIC has encouraged academic excel-
lence by promoting academic competition as a motivating 
factor, and generates the same adulation and respect for 
student scholars as for student athletes; and 
Whereas IT’S ACADEMIC continues to provide a forum for 
showcasing academic excellence at the high school level, 
and presenting a positive image of schools, teachers and 
students, thereby helping to offset negative stereotypes: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of a ‘‘National 
IT’S ACADEMIC Television Quiz Show Day’’; and 
(2) urges all individuals in the United States to 
share in such commemoration so as to appreciate 
how this day can motivate young people to strive for 
academic excellence. 
Æ
ing to election to expense certain depreciable business as-
sets) is amended by striking ‘‘$25,000 ($125,000 in the 
case of taxable years beginning after 2006 and before 
2011)’’ and inserting ‘‘$125,000 ($375,000 in the case of 
taxable years beginning after 2007 and before 2010)’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subparagraph (A) 
of section 179(b)(5) of such Code is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘and before 2011’’, and 
(2) by adding at the end the following flush 
sentence: 
‘‘The preceding sentence shall not apply to the 
$500,000 amount for taxable years beginning 
after December 31, 2010.’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2007. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 472 
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fast-
ing and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States 
and throughout the world for their faith. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. MEEKS of New 
York, Mr. HONDA, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. CONYERS, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Mr. ROTHMAN, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. BURTON 
of Indiana, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. HOLT, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. 
DINGELL, Mr. FILNER, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. 
SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. LEE, Mr. FEENEY, Mr. HINCHEY, and Mr. ACKER-
MAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic 
holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and com-
mending Muslims in the United States and throughout 
the world for their faith. 
Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on 
September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence 
have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of 
African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly 
members of the Islamic faith;
•HRES 472 IH 
Whereas on September 14, 2001, the House of Representa-
tives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry 
and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, 
and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the ter-
rorist attacks in New York, New York, and Washington, 
D.C.; 
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 
1,500,000,000 Muslims worldwide; 
Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual 
renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of 
the Muslim calendar year; and 
Whereas the observance of the Islamic holy month of Rama-
dan commences at dusk on October 4, 2005, and con-
tinues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) during this time of conflict, in order to 
demonstrate solidarity with and support for mem-
bers of the community of Islam in the United States 
and throughout the world, the House of Representa-
tives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great 
religions of the world; and 
(2) in observance of and out of respect for the 
commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month 
of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Rep-
resentatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and 
expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the
•HRES 472 IH 
United States and throughout the world on this sig-
nificant occasion. 
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 717 
Directing the Secretary of Commerce to transmit to the House of Representa-
tives a copy of a workforce globalization final draft report produced 
by the Technology Administration. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 9, 2006 
Mr. GORDON (for himself, Mr. COSTELLO, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of 
Texas, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. WU, 
Mr. HONDA, Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, 
Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. BAIRD, 
Mr. MATHESON, Mr. COSTA, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. MELANCON, 
Mr. MOORE of Kansas, and Mr. CARNAHAN) submitted the following res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on Science 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Secretary of Commerce to transmit to the 
House of Representatives a copy of a workforce 
globalization final draft report produced by the Tech-
nology Administration. 
Resolved, That the Secretary of Commerce is directed 
to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later 
than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolu-
tion, a copy of the final draft report, produced by the pro-
fessional staff of the Technology Administration, entitled: 
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‘‘Six-Month Assessment of Workforce Globalization In 
Certain Knowledge-Based Industries’’. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 473 
Condemning the racist remarks of William Bennett. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 
Mr. RUSH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning the racist remarks of William Bennett. 
Whereas William J. Bennett hosts a radio program, ‘‘Morn-
ing in America’’, which airs on approximately 115 radio 
stations with an estimated weekly audience of 1.25 mil-
lion listeners; 
Whereas on September 28th, 2005, Mr. Bennett said on his 
radio program, ‘‘But I do know that it’s true that if you 
wanted to reduce crime, you could, if that were your sole 
purpose, you could abort every black baby in this coun-
try, and your crime rate would go down.’’; and 
Whereas Mr. Bennett’s remarks are outrageous and blatantly 
racist: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 473 IH 
(1) condemns the comments made by William 
J. Bennett on his radio program, ‘‘Morning in 
America’’, as outrageous racism of the most bigoted 
and ignorant kind; and 
(2) condemns all manifestations and expres-
sions of racism and ethnic intolerance. 
Æ
IV 
House Calendar No. 164 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 717 
[Report No. 109–415] 
Directing the Secretary of Commerce to transmit to the House of Representa-
tives a copy of a workforce globalization final draft report produced 
by the Technology Administration. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 9, 2006 
Mr. GORDON (for himself, Mr. COSTELLO, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of 
Texas, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. WU, 
Mr. HONDA, Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, 
Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. BAIRD, 
Mr. MATHESON, Mr. COSTA, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. MELANCON, 
Mr. MOORE of Kansas, and Mr. CARNAHAN) submitted the following res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on Science 
APRIL 7, 2006 
Additional sponsors: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. 
RYAN of Ohio, and Mr. EVANS 
APRIL 7, 2006 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Secretary of Commerce to transmit to the 
House of Representatives a copy of a workforce 
globalization final draft report produced by the Tech-
nology Administration. 
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Resolved, That the Secretary of Commerce is directed 
to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later 
than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolu-
tion, a copy of the final draft report, produced by the pro-
fessional staff of the Technology Administration, entitled: 
‘‘Six-Month Assessment of Workforce Globalization In 
Certain Knowledge-Based Industries’’. 
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111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4973 
AN ACT 
To amend the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to reauthorize 
volunteer programs and community partnerships for na-
tional wildlife refuges, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
H. Res. 474
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
October 6, 2005.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 
the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropriations for the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 2006, and for other purposes. All points of order 
against the conference report and against its consideration 
are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 99 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 474 
[Report No. 109–242] 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the 
bill (H.R. 2360) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland 
Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 
Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to 
accompany the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropriations 
for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropriations for 
the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. All
HRES 474 RH 
points of order against the conference report and against 
its consideration are waived. The conference report shall 
be considered as read.
House Calendar No. 99 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 474 
[Report No. 109–242] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 2360) making 
appropriations for the Department of Homeland 
Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2006, and for other purposes. 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed