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of the Whole House on the State of the Union for consid-
eration of the bill (H.R. 5385) making appropriations for 
the military quality of life functions of the Department 
of Defense, military construction, the Department of Vet-
erans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year end-
ing September 30, 2007, 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 exceed 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appro-
priations. After general debate the bill shall be considered 
for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order 
against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with 
clause 2 of rule XXI are waived except for title IV. During 
consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of 
the Committe of the Whole may accord priority in recogni-
tion on the basis of whether the Member offering an 
amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of 
the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in 
clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be 
considered as read. When the committee rises and reports 
the bill back to the House with a recommendation that 
the bill do pass, the previous question shall be considereed 
as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 108 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 463 
[Report No. 109–259] 
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain 
information to the House of Representatives relating to the reapportion-
ment of airport screeners. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 
Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, Mr. HOLDEN, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. WATT, Mr. 
COOPER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. WU, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. MENENDEZ, 
Mr. FORD, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. PASTOR, and Mr. TERRY) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Homeland Security 
OCTOBER 28, 2005 
Additional sponsors: Mr. MEEKS of New York and Mr. LANGEVIN 
OCTOBER 28, 2005 
Reported adversely from the Committee on Homeland Security, referred to the 
House Calendar, and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security 
to provide certain information to the House of Represent-
atives relating to the reapportionment of airport screen-
ers.
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Resolved, That the Secretary of Homeland Security 
is directed to furnish the House of Representatives, not 
later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this 
resolution, all documents and records in his possession re-
lating to the review of the screener allocation model of the 
Transportation Security Administration and the subse-
quent reapportionment of airport screeners employed by 
the Transportation Security Administration which was an-
nounced on or around July 26, 2005.
House Calendar No. 108 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 463 
[Report No. 109–259] 
RESOLUTION 
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Se-
curity to provide certain information to the 
House of Representatives relating to the reappor-
tionment of airport screeners. 
OCTOBER 28, 2005 
Reported adversely from the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to 
be printed
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 709 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ensure that Members 
have a reasonable amount of time to read legislation that will be voted 
upon. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 2, 2006 
Mr. PAUL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
ensure that Members have a reasonable amount of time 
to read legislation that will be voted upon. 
Resolved, That: 
(a) The Rules of the House of Representatives are 
amended by adding at the end the following new rule: 
‘‘RULE XXIX 
‘‘TIME TO READ LEGISLATION BEFORE VOTING 
‘‘1. Notwithstanding any provision of these rules, no 
bill, joint resolution, conference report, or amendment be-
tween the Houses shall be voted on by the House unless 
the text of that measure has been available to all Members 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 464 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness 
Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 
Mr. ISRAEL (for himself and Ms. DELAURO) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer 
Awareness Month. 
Whereas ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecological 
cancers, and the reported incidence of ovarian cancer is 
increasing over time; 
Whereas ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer 
deaths among women in the United States; 
Whereas all women are at risk for ovarian cancer, and 90 
percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer do not 
have a family history that puts them at higher risk; 
Whereas the Pap smear is sensitive and specific to the early 
detection of cervical cancer, but not to ovarian cancer;
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Whereas there is currently no reliable and easy-to-administer 
screening test used for the early detection of ovarian can-
cer; 
Whereas many people are unaware that the symptoms of 
ovarian cancer can often include persistent abdominal 
pressure, bloating, abnormal bleeding, and unexplained 
weight loss or gain, among several other symptoms that 
are easily confused with other diseases; 
Whereas due to the lack of a reliable early screening test, 75 
percent of cases of ovarian cancer are detected at an ad-
vanced stage, when the five-year survival rate is only 50 
percent, a much lower rate than for many other cancers; 
Whereas if ovarian cancer is diagnosed and treated at an 
early stage before the cancer spreads outside of the 
ovary, the treatment is potentially less costly, and the 
survival rate is as high as 90 percent; 
Whereas there are factors that are known to reduce the risk 
for ovarian cancer and play an important role in the pre-
vention of the disease; 
Whereas awareness and early recognition of ovarian cancer 
symptoms are currently the best way to save women’s 
lives; 
Whereas the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, during the 
month of September, holds a number of events to in-
crease public awareness of ovarian cancer; and 
Whereas a National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month should 
be designated to increase the awareness of the public re-
garding the cancer: Now, therefore, be it
•HRES 464 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Aware-
ness Month. 
Æ
•HRES 709 IH 
and their staffs in both printed and electronic format for 
at least 10 days and any manager’s amendment or other 
amendment which makes substantive changes to the legis-
lation has been made available in both printed and elec-
tronic versions for at least 72 hours before the scheduled 
vote on such legislation. 
‘‘2. Clause 1 shall not apply to— 
‘‘(1) the intelligence authorization bill, appro-
priations, or other legislation containing classified 
information, or conference report thereon, if Mem-
bers have at least 7 days to study the contents of 
such measure; and 
‘‘(2) congressional declarations of war or au-
thorization of military force to respond to attacks on 
the United States. 
‘‘3. (a) Any Member who votes for any measure that 
has been placed before the House in violation of this rule 
shall be deemed to have violated House ethics rules and 
be subject to censure. 
‘‘(b) Notwithstanding any provision of these rules, 
any citizen who is eligible to vote and who is not an em-
ployee of the executive or judicial branch of the Govern-
ment may petition the Committee on Standards and Offi-
cial Conduct to investigate allegations that a Member 
voted for any measure that violated this rule.’’. 
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(b) Clause 6(c) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives is amended by striking the period at 
the end of subparagraph (2) and inserting ‘‘; or’’ and by 
adding at the end the following new subparagraph: 
‘‘(3) a rule or order that would waive the provi-
sions of rule XXIX.’’. 
Æ 
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passage without intervening motion except one motion to 
recommit with or without instructions. 
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House Calendar No. 181 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 821 
[Report No. 109–472] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5385) 
making appropriations for the military quality of 
life functions of the Department of Defense, mili-
tary construction, the Department of Veterans 
Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2007, and for other pur-
poses. 
MAY 18, 2006 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 465 
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 27, 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, and Ms. 
SCHAKOWSKY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee 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; 
Whereas on September 14, 2001, the House of Representa-
tives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry
•HRES 465 IH 
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 15, 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 
United States and throughout the world on this sig-
nificant occasion. 
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 70
To honor and recognize the achievements of Emmitt Smith. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 8, 2005
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. EDWARDS, Ms. 
JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. GENE 
GREEN of Texas, and Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
Reform 
RESOLUTION 
To honor and recognize the achievements of Emmitt Smith.
Whereas Emmitt Smith is one of the all-time, great running 
backs in National Football League history with his ac-
complishments including four season rushing titles, three 
Super Bowl titles, and 1993 league and Super Bowl 
XXVIII Most Valuable Player awards; 
Whereas in the past season, he claimed the National Football 
League’s all-time rushing record with 18,355 yards and 
is the first player in league history to rush for over 1,000 
yards in 11 consecutive seasons and to rush for 164 
touchdowns; 
Whereas the former National Collegiate Athletic Association 
All-American holds 58 school records at the University of
•HRES 70 IH 
Florida, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1996 
by completing his course work during off-seasons; 
Whereas Emmitt is respected by citizens across our state and 
nation, not only for his outstanding skills as an athlete, 
but also for his exceptional generosity and community 
leadership devoting much of his time supporting such 
charitable organizations as the Open Doors Foundation 
(established to help motivate and empower youths) and 
the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is a member of the Presi-
dent’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and he 
was recently bestowed the Children’s Medical Center/Ath-
lete Role Model Award; 
Whereas as an athlete, Emmitt has made a tremendous mark 
in the annals of professional football, as a philanthropist, 
he has made an even deeper impression on the lives of 
thousands of youths and their families through his gen-
erous contributions and the time and effort he puts into 
serving his community, both on the local level and the na-
tional level; and 
Whereas on the field, he is an athletic champion, devoted to 
the game, off the field, he is an inspirational volunteer, 
dedicated to making a difference in the lives of his fellow-
man: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors and recognizes the achievements and 
strides made by Emmitt Smith by giving back to his 
community, promoting excellence, breaking barriers 
with pride and poise, showing that football is a sport 
for all people; and
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(2) urges all Americans to recognize the con-
tributions to American society made by Emmitt 
Smith through his achievements and community in-
volvement.
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 822 
Promoting local peace building efforts in Colombia and recognizing the coura-
geous efforts of Colombian civil society and churches to establish peace 
communities, advance non-violent conflict resolution, and advocate for 
human dignity. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2006 
Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota (for herself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. SABO, Mr. 
MCGOVERN, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Ms. LEE, Ms. JACK-
SON-LEE of Texas, Ms. MCKINNEY, and Mr. ABERCROMBIE) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Promoting local peace building efforts in Colombia and recog-
nizing the courageous efforts of Colombian civil society 
and churches to establish peace communities, advance 
non-violent conflict resolution, and advocate for human 
dignity. 
Whereas the people of Colombia continue to suffer after more 
than forty years of uninterrupted armed conflict involving 
government forces, guerilla groups, and paramilitaries 
rooted in social, economic, and political exclusion and in-
equalities, and financed by drug trafficking and other 
criminal activities; 
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H. Res. 997 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 1, 2008. 
Whereas the sustained commitment of the North Atlantic 
Treaty Organization (NATO) to mutual defense has 
made possible the democratic transformation of Central 
and Eastern Europe and Eurasia; 
Whereas NATO members can and should play a critical role 
in addressing the security challenges of the post-Cold 
War era in creating the stable environment needed for 
emerging democracies in Europe and Eurasia; 
Whereas lasting stability and security in Europe and Eurasia 
require the military, economic, and political integration of 
emerging democracies into existing European structures; 
Whereas, in an era of threats from terrorism and the pro-
liferation of weapons of mass destruction, NATO is in-
creasingly contributing to security in the face of global 
security challenges for the protection and interests of its 
member States; 
Whereas the Government of Georgia and the Government of 
Ukraine have each expressed a desire to join the Euro- 
Atlantic community, and Georgia and Ukraine are work-
ing closely with NATO and its members to meet criteria 
for eventual NATO membership;
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 466 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp relating to Alzheimer’s disease. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 
Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Ms. PELOSI, and Mr. 
BOOZMAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States Postal Service should issue a 
semipostal stamp relating to Alzheimer’s disease. 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the United States Postal Service should, 
under authority of section 416 of title 39, United States 
Code, and regulations implementing such section— 
(1) provide for the issuance of a semipostal 
stamp— 
(A) to promote public awareness of Alz-
heimer’s disease; and
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(B) to provide a convenient way for mem-
bers of the public to help fund medical research 
relating to Alzheimer’s disease; and 
(2) provide that the amounts becoming avail-
able from the sale of such stamp be transferred to 
the National Institutes of Health under arrange-
ments designed to carry out the purposes of this res-
olution. 
Æ
H. Res. 710
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
March 8, 2006.
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 further consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety 
warning notification requirements, and for other purposes. 
No further general debate shall be in order. The bill shall be 
considered as read. The bill shall be considered for amend-
ment under the five-minute rule. Notwithstanding clause 11 
of rule XVIII, no amendment shall be in order except those 
printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution. Each such amendment may be of-
fered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered 
only by a Member designated in the report, shall be consid-
ered 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
•HRES 710 EH 
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. The previous question shall be 
considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to 
final passage without intervening motion except one motion 
to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 822 IH
Whereas according to the Colombian Consultancy for Human 
Rights and Displacement (CODHES), since 1985, more 
than 3,000,000 Colombians have been forcibly displaced 
from their homes and land due to armed conflict, result-
ing in the most serious humanitarian crisis in the West-
ern Hemisphere; 
Whereas although Colombia has decreased its homicide rate, 
violence continues to be the leading cause of death; 
Whereas violence is the second leading cause of death for Co-
lombian children ages 5 to 14 years; 
Whereas violence is the leading cause of death for Colombian 
women between the ages of 15 and 39 years old—17 per 
100,000—killing twice as many women as the second 
leading cause of death, complications from pregnancy and 
childbirth; 
Whereas the homicide rate for Colombian males between the 
ages of 15 and 44 stands at a startling 221 per 100,000, 
according to the Colombian Ministry of Health and the 
Pan American Health Organization; 
Whereas Colombian civil society, including women’s groups, 
churches and communities of campesinos, Afro-Colom-
bians, and indigenous people, are making courageous ef-
forts to promote peace, conflict resolution, and democracy 
in the face of armed conflict and extreme violence that 
includes massacres, killings, forced disappearances, 
kidnappings, torture, and extortion; 
Whereas local peace-building efforts are essential for self-pro-
tection, for the prevention of violent displacement, for 
reconciliation, and for advancing human rights; 
Whereas the Peace Sanctuary Church (Iglesias Santuarios de 
Paz) Movement in Montes de Maria region, and other 
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H. Res. 999 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 26, 2008. 
Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is 
hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the 
House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Ms. Lee. 
Attest: 
Clerk.