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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 278
Recognizing the contributions Lou Gehrig and his legacy have made in the 
fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 16, 2003 
Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. KING of New York, 
Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. WAXMAN, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. 
GREENWOOD, Mr. COX, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. SLAUGHTER, 
Mrs. MALONEY, and Mr. TERRY) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the contributions Lou Gehrig and his legacy 
have made in the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Scle-
rosis.
Whereas Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (hereinafter in this 
resolution referred to as ‘‘ALS’’) is a progressive neuro-
muscular disease characterized by a degeneration of 
nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord leading to the 
wasting of muscles, paralysis, and eventual death; 
Whereas approximately 30,000 individuals in the United 
States are afflicted with ALS, with approximately 5,000 
new cases each year; 
Whereas the life expectancy of an individual with ALS is 
three to five years from the time of diagnosis;
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Whereas there is no known cause or cure for ALS; 
Whereas aggressive treatment of the symptoms of ALS can 
extend the lives of individuals with the disease; 
Whereas recent advances in ALS research have produced 
promising leads related to shared disease processes that 
appear to operate in many neurodegenerative diseases; 
Whereas, on June 19, 1903, New York Yankee baseball leg-
end Henry Louis (Lou) Gehrig was born in New York 
City; 
Whereas, on June 19, 2003, The ALS Association will help 
America celebrate what would have been Lou’s 100th 
birthday, honoring his magnificent baseball career and 
his unwavering courage as he faced the deadly disease 
that would carry his name; and 
Whereas The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter 
will celebrate Lou Gehrig’s 100th birthday at Yankee 
Stadium on June 19, 2003, by honoring the life and leg-
acy of Lou Gehrig through a pre-game home plate cere-
mony, and these activities will help bring greater aware-
ness to the disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the celebration of Lou Gehrig’s 
100th birthday and commends the contributions he 
and his legacy have made in the search for better 
treatments and a cure for ALS; 
(2) acknowledges the struggle of the thousands 
of individuals battling ALS everyday and their cour-
age in facing this debilitating disease;
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(3) supports cutting-edge research to find a 
cure for ALS; and 
(4) applauds the efforts of all organizations, in-
cluding The ALS Association, in their endeavors to 
raise awareness about the disease, support research 
initiatives, and assist those suffering with ALS and 
their families in the challenges of coping with this 
terrible affliction.
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than a protected disclosure or to modify or derogate 
from a right or remedy otherwise available to an em-
ployee, former employee, or individual seeking em-
ployment. 
(2) RELATIONSHIP TO STATE LAWS.—Nothing 
in this section may be construed to preempt, pre-
clude, or limit the protections provided for public or 
private employees under State whistleblower laws. 
(3) WAIVER
OF
SOVEREIGN
IMMUNITY.—A 
Federal, State, or other governmental entity shall 
not be immune under the 11th Amendment to the 
Constitution from an action in a Federal or State 
court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this 
Act. In any action for a violation of this Act, rem-
edies are available for such a violation to the same 
extent as such remedies are available for such a vio-
lation in an action against any defendant. 
(f) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, and every year 
thereafter, the Special Inspector General shall submit to 
Congress a report that includes the following; 
(1) A list of any investigation of alleged dis-
crimination or retaliation described under subsection 
(b) the Special Inspector General conducted. 
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mation to be provided, or otherwise assists 
in an investigation regarding any conduct 
which the protected individual reasonably 
believes constitutes a violation of this Act 
or the regulations issued by the Commis-
sion under this Act when the information 
or assistance is provided to or the inves-
tigation is conducted by— 
(I) a Federal regulatory or law 
enforcement agency; 
(II) any Member of Congress or 
any committee of Congress; or 
(III) in the case of a protected 
individual who is an employee of a 
provider of a hosting service or of a 
contractor or subcontractor of such a 
provider, a person with supervisory 
authority over the employee (or such 
other person working for the provider, 
contractor, or subcontractor who has 
the authority to investigate, discover, 
or terminate misconduct); or 
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named the Finals Most Valuable Player following the
Spurs victory;
Whereas Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was awarded the
Red Auerbach Trophy as the NBA Coach of the Year for
the 2002–03 season; and
Whereas Gregg Popovich is the first Spurs coach in franchise
history to win the Red Auerbach Trophy: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates the San Antonio Spurs and Coach of the Year Gregg
Popovich for an unforgettable season of basketball excellence
and for winning the 2003 National Basketball Association
Championship.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 279
Congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2003 NBA 
Championship. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 16, 2003
Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, and Mr. 
GONZALEZ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2003 
NBA Championship.
Whereas, on June 15, 2003, the San Antonio Spurs won the 
National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Championship 
best-of-seven series with an 88–77 victory over the New 
Jersey Nets; 
Whereas the Spurs’ victory over the Nets is their second 
NBA championship in five years; 
Whereas this year’s Spurs–Nets Finals is the first time two 
former American Basketball Association teams have 
played for the NBA Championship; 
Whereas seven foot center David Robinson joined the Spurs 
in 1987, and Tim Duncan joined the team in 1997;
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Whereas last night’s match-up was the final game of David 
Robinson’s 14-year career, and his 13 points, 17 re-
bounds, and two blocked shots will be remembered as his 
best performance of the season; 
Whereas Tim Duncan’s triple-double, (21 points, 20 re-
bounds, and ten assists), and his eight blocked shots will 
be remembered as one of the greatest individual efforts 
in Finals’ history; 
Whereas Tim Duncan won the regular season Most Valuable 
Player award for the second consecutive year, and he was 
named the Finals Most Valuable Player following the 
Spurs victory; 
Whereas Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was awarded the 
Red Auerbach Trophy as the NBA Coach of the Year for 
the 2002–03 season; and 
Whereas Gregg Popovich is the first Spurs coach in franchise 
history to win the Red Auerbach Trophy: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates the San Antonio Spurs and Coach of the Year 
Gregg Popovich for an unforgettable season of basketball 
excellence and for winning the 2003 National Basketball 
Association Championship.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 280
Congratulating Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees for pitching 300 
major league wins. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 16, 2003
Mr. SWEENEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees 
for pitching 300 major league wins.
Whereas Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees pitched a 
winning game Friday, June 13, 2003, against the Saint 
Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium; 
Whereas this win was the 300th of his career, making Roger 
Clemens only the 21st player in major league history to 
reach this mark, making him only the 5th 300-game win-
ner in the 103-year history of the American League; 
Whereas Roger Clemens’ achievement is one of the most im-
pressive and difficult to accomplish in baseball history, 
placing him in the very select company of the greatest 
pitchers of all time;
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Whereas from his first win against the Minnesota Twins in 
1984 to today, Roger Clemens has awed us with his abil-
ity and athletic prowess on the field and his dignity and 
selflessness off the field; 
Whereas Roger Clemens has showed us how powerful the 
combination of passion, discipline and desire can be, by 
winning the coveted Cy Young award an unprecedented 
6 times; 
Whereas throughout his record-breaking career Roger 
Clemens has embodied the talent, exuberance, team spir-
it, and determination that Americans associate with the 
very best qualities of sports and athletic competition; 
Whereas throughout the intense media scrutiny and public 
attention that has accompanied his historic career, Roger 
Clemens has consistently conducted himself with modesty 
and humility that has been an inspiration to all Ameri-
cans; and 
Whereas Roger Clemens also accomplished another amazing 
feat Friday, June 13, 2003, striking out the 4,000th bat-
ter of his career—only Nolan Ryan and Steve Carlton 
have more strikeouts than Roger Clemens, who had 10 
on that night: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates and commends Roger Clemens of the New York 
Yankees for his amazing accomplishment and for letting 
us dream as big as our hearts will allow, and thanks him 
for being a role model and an inspiration.
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H. Res. 281
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 18, 2003.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 8)
to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. The bill shall
be considered as read for amendment. The previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amend-
ment thereto to final passage without intervening motion ex-
cept: (1) one hour of debate on the bill equally divided and
controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of
the Committee on Ways and Means; (2) the amendment
printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution, if offered by Representative Pomeroy
of North Dakota or his designee, which shall be in order
without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered
as read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equal-
IV 
Calendar No. 66
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 282
[Report No. 108–158] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1528) to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to protect taxpayers and ensure accountability 
of the Internal Revenue Service. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 17, 2003
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. 1528) to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect taxpayers 
and ensure accountability of the Internal Revenue Serv-
ice.
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. 1528) to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect tax-
payers and ensure accountability of the Internal Revenue
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ly divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent;
and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 65
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 281
[Report No. 108–157] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to make the repeal of the 
estate tax permanent. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 17, 2003
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 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to make 
the repeal of the estate tax permanent.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
8) to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. The 
bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill 
and on any amendment thereto to final passage without 
intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the 
bill equally divided and controlled by the chairman and
HRES 281 RH 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and 
Means; (2) the amendment printed in the report of the 
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if of-
fered by Representative Pomeroy of North Dakota or his 
designee, which shall be in order without intervention of 
any point of order, shall be considered as read, and shall 
be separately debatable for one hour equally divided and 
controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one 
motion to recommit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 65
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 281
[Report No. 108–157] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to 
make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. 
JUNE 17, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 282
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 18, 2003.
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. 1528) to amend the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect taxpayers and en-
sure accountability of the Internal Revenue Service. The bill
shall be considered as read for amendment. The amendment
recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now
printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in
part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. All
points of order against the bill, as amended, are waived. The
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill,
as amended, and on any further amendment thereto 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 Com-
mittee on Ways and Means; (2) the further amendment print-
ed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules, if of-
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Service. The bill shall be considered as read for amend-
ment. The amendment recommended by the Committee on 
Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the 
amendment printed in part A of the report of the Com-
mittee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be 
considered as adopted. All points of order against the bill, 
as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be 
considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any 
further amendment thereto to final passage without inter-
vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, 
as amended, equally divided and controlled by the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Ways and Means; (2) the further amendment printed in 
part B of the report of the Committee on Rules, if offered 
by Representative Rangel of New York or his designee, 
which shall be in order without intervention of any point 
of order, shall be considered as read, and shall be sepa-
rately debatable for one hour equally divide and controlled 
by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion 
to recommit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 66
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 282
[Report No. 108–158] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1528) 
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
protect taxpayers and ensure accountability of 
the Internal Revenue Service. 
JUNE 17, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 283
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 19, 2003.
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. 660) to amend title
I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small
businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.
The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The
amendment recommended by the Committee on Education
and the Workforce now printed in the bill shall be considered
as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment
thereto 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 Edu-
cation and the Workforce;
(2) the further amendment printed in the report of
the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if
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offered by Representative Kind of Wisconsin or his des-
ignee, which shall be in order without intervention of any
point of order, shall be considered as read, and shall be
separately debatable for one hour equally divided and
controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and
(3) one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 67
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 283
[Report No. 108–160] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 660) to amend title I of the 
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access 
and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to med-
ical care for their employees. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 18, 2003
Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART, 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. 660) to amend 
title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act 
of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs 
with small businesses with respect to medical care for 
their employees.
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. 660) to 
amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security
House Calendar No. 67
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 283
[Report No. 108–160] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 660) 
to amend title I of the Employee Retirement In-
come Security Act of 1974 to improve access and 
choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses 
with respect to medical care for their employees. 
JUNE 18, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
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Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entre-
preneurs with small businesses with respect to medical 
care for their employees. The bill shall be considered as 
read for amendment. The amendment recommended by 
the Committee on Education and the Workforce now 
printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, 
as amended, and on any further amendment thereto 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 Edu-
cation and the Workforce; 
(2) the further amendment printed in the re-
port of the Committee on Rules accompanying this 
resolution, if offered by Representative Kind of Wis-
consin or his designee, which shall be in order with-
out intervention of any point of order, shall be con-
sidered as read, and shall be separately debatable for 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the pro-
ponent and an opponent; and 
(3) one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions.
House Calendar No. 67
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 283
[Report No. 108–160] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 660) 
to amend title I of the Employee Retirement In-
come Security Act of 1974 to improve access and 
choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses 
with respect to medical care for their employees. 
JUNE 18, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 284
Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the 
House. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 19, 2003
Mr. TERRY submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Designating majority membership on certain standing 
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and 
they are hereby, elected to the following standing commit-
tees of the House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE: Mr. Neugebauer. 
COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES: Mr. Neugebauer. 
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE: Mr. Neugebauer. 
COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS: Mr. McCotter.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 286
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House 
of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption 
of this resolution all physical and electronic records and documents 
in his possession related to any use of Federal agency resources in 
any task or action involving or relating to Members of the Texas Legisla-
ture in the period beginning May 11, 2003, and ending May 16, 2003, 
except information the disclosure of which would harm the national 
security interests of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 19, 2003
Mr. GREEN of Texas (for himself, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. FROST, Mr. SANDLIN, 
Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. STEN-
HOLM, Mr. BELL, Mr. REYES, Mr. EDWARDS, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of 
Texas, and Mr. RODRIGUEZ) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Select Committee on Homeland Security 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit 
to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days 
after the date of the adoption of this resolution all phys-
ical and electronic records and documents in his posses-
sion related to any use of Federal agency resources in 
any task or action involving or relating to Members 
of the Texas Legislature in the period beginning May 
11, 2003, and ending May 16, 2003, except information 
the disclosure of which would harm the national security 
interests of the United States.
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Resolved, That the Secretary of Homeland Security 
is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives 
not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of 
this resolution all physical and electronic records and doc-
uments in his possession related to any use of agency re-
sources in any task or action involving or relating to Mem-
bers of the Texas Legislature in the period beginning May 
11, 2003, and ending May 16, 2003, except information 
the disclosure of which would harm the national security 
interests of the United States.
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