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(1) Consistent with the original purposes of the 
Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Inter-
state and Defense Highways there is a need for a di-
rect interstate highway link between Fort Gordon, 
Eisenhower Army Regional Medical Center, the Au-
gusta Veterans Administration Hospitals, Fort 
Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield, and the Port of Sa-
vannah which is in the strategic defense interest of 
the Nation. 
(2) East Georgia, Western North Carolina, and 
the Great Smoky Mountains region of Tennessee are 
underserved by north-south interstate highways, and 
would benefit economically and through increased 
public safety by establishment of an interstate high-
way extending from Savannah, Georgia, to Knox-
ville, Tennessee, following a route generally defined 
through Sylvania, Waynesboro, Augusta, Lincolnton, 
Elberton, Hartwell, Toccoa, and Young Harris, 
Georgia; and Maryville, Tennessee. 
(3) The United States Army 3rd Infantry Divi-
sion of Fort Stewart, Georgia provided the ‘‘Tip of 
the Spear’’ in the War on Terror in Iraq. This Divi-
sion sacrificed their blood and lives so that their fel-
low Americans can live in peace and freedom. These 
soldiers conquered Najaf, seized Saddam Inter-
national Airport and Saddam Hussein’s palaces, and 
led the fighting on the day of Baghdad’s historic lib-
eration. 
(4) A new interstate highway designated 
‘‘United States Interstate Route 3’’ should be con-
structed on the route described in this section be-
tween Savannah, Georgia and Knoxville, Tennessee. 
(5) This interstate highway should be named 
the ‘‘3rd Infantry Division Highway’’, in honor of 
the professionalism, heroism, and sacrifice of the 
men and women of the United States Army 3rd In-
fantry Division in defending their Nation’s freedom. 
SEC. 3. STUDY AND REPORT. 
Not later than December 31, 2004, the Secretary of 
Transportation shall study and report to the appropriate 
committees of Congress regarding the steps and estimated 
funding necessary to designate and construct a new inter-
state (Interstate Route I–3) for the 3rd Infantry Division 
6 Highway, from Savannah, Georgia to Knoxville, Ten-
nessee 7 (formerly the Savannah River Parkway). 
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Stealth Lobbyist Dis-
closure Act of 2004’’. 
SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BY CERTAIN 
ORGANIZATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 527 of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 (relating to political organizations) is 
amended by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(m) DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN LOBBYING ACTIVI-
TIES.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a coalition or 
association that is identified as a client on any reg-
istration filed under section 4 of the Lobbying Dis-
closure Act of 1995 and that is not a political orga-
nization (determined without regard to this para-
graph)—
‘‘(A) such coalition or association shall be 
treated for purposes of this title as a separate 
entity which is a political organization, and 
‘‘(B) this section shall be applied to such 
coalition or association with the following modi-
fications: 
‘‘(i) The function of conducting lob-
bying activities (as defined in section 3(7)
of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995) 
shall be treated as its exempt function. 
‘‘(ii) The specific deduction under 
subsection (c)(2)(A) shall not be allowed. 
‘‘(iii) Subparagraphs (C) and (D) of 
subsection (c)(3) shall not apply. 
‘‘(iv) The disclosure requirements of 
paragraph (2) shall apply in lieu of the re-
quirements of subsections (i) and (j). 
For purposes of subparagraph (B)(i), lobbying ac-
tivities shall not include any activity described in 
subparagraph (C), (D), or (E) of section 4911(d)(2). 
‘‘(2) DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.—
‘‘(A) ESTABLISHMENT.—A coalition or as-
sociation which is treated under paragraph (1) 
as a political organization shall notify the Sec-
retary, electronically and in writing, of its exist-
ence. Such notice shall be transmitted not later 
than 72 hours after a lobbyist first makes a 
lobbying contact (or, if earlier, is employed or 
retained to make a lobbying contact) on behalf 
of such coalition or association. For purposes of 
the preceding sentence, the terms ‘lobbyist’ and 
‘lobbying contact’ have the respective meanings
given to such terms by section 3 of the Lob-
bying Disclosure Act of 1995. 
‘‘(B) CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP.—A coali-
tion or association which is required to provide 
a notice to the Secretary under paragraph (1) 
shall also notify the Secretary, electronically 
and in writing, of any change in its membership 
since its prior required notice under this para-
graph. Such notice shall be transmitted not 
later than 72 hours after the date of the mem-
bership change. 
‘‘(3) CONTENTS OF NOTICE.—
‘‘(A) INITIAL
NOTICE.—Each notice re-
quired under paragraph (2)(A) shall include in-
formation regarding—
‘‘(i) the name, address, business tele-
phone number, and principal place of busi-
ness of each of the members of the coali-
tion or association, 
‘‘(ii) a general description of the busi-
ness or activities of each of such members, 
and 
‘‘(iii) the amount reasonably expected 
to be contributed by each of such members
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 496
Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to providing humanitarian 
assistance to countries of the Caribbean devastated by Hurricanes Char-
ley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 22, 2004
Ms. LEE (for herself, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. 
MEEKS of New York, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. LEACH, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. 
PAYNE, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. KILPATRICK, and Ms. 
WATERS) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to providing 
humanitarian assistance to countries of the Caribbean 
devastated by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and 
Jeanne.
Whereas in May 2004, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Association (NOAA) predicted that 2004 would be an 
above-normal Atlantic hurricane season; 
Whereas from August to September 2004 Hurricanes Char-
ley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne devastated countries of 
the Caribbean and the southern, midwestern, and eastern 
regions of the United States;
•HCON 496 IH 
Whereas the people of the United States, who have encoun-
tered the harsh consequences of the recent hurricanes, 
can empathize with the countries of the Caribbean as 
they begin the recovery process; 
Whereas Hurricane Frances displaced 800 people and de-
stroyed 80 homes in the Bahamas; 
Whereas 
Hurricane 
Frances 
caused 
an 
estimated 
$125,000,000 in damage to the islands of the Bahamas; 
Whereas four hurricanes have struck the region within five 
weeks; 
Whereas 90 percent of homes in Grenada sustained signifi-
cant damage as a result of Hurricane Ivan; 
Whereas the International Committee of the Red Cross esti-
mates that 60,000 of the 95,000 inhabitants of Grenada 
were made homeless as a result of the devastation; 
Whereas Hurricane Ivan is the worst natural disaster to hit 
Jamaica in 50 years; 
Whereas an estimated 13,000 Jamaicans were displaced dur-
ing Hurricane Ivan; 
Whereas more than 60 people died and hundreds were in-
jured as a result of Hurricanes Charley, Frances, and 
Ivan; 
Whereas as a result of Hurricane Jeanne, 700 people died in 
Haiti while another 1,000 people are currently missing; 
Whereas many others have died in the Dominican Republic 
and Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Jeanne; 
Whereas the United States Agency for International Develop-
ment reports that there is flooding in more than 80 per-
cent of Gonaives, Haiti, and more than 30 percent of 
Port-de-Paix, Haiti;
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 499 
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Latin American Research and Service 
Agency and commending the directors and staff of that organization 
for addressing the needs and concerns of Latino and Hispanic Americans. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 
Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for himself, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. 
SERRANO, Mr. HINOJOSA, and Mr. RODRIGUEZ) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Latin American 
Research and Service Agency and commending the direc-
tors and staff of that organization for addressing the 
needs and concerns of Latino and Hispanic Americans. 
Whereas the Latin American Research and Service Agency 
(in 
this 
preamble 
referred 
to 
as 
‘‘LARASA’’), 
headquartered in Denver, Colorado, was incorporated on 
March 13, 1964, for the purpose of ‘‘improving the in-
dustrial, economic, social, and spiritual conditions’’ 
among Latino and Hispanic people in the United States; 
Whereas LARASA, through social-action research methods 
and culturally relevant outreach strategies, has developed
•HCON 499 IH 
culturally competent intervention programs and strategies 
to address the needs of Latino and Hispanic people; 
Whereas LARASA has worked in creative and innovative 
ways to bring greater public attention to the economic, 
educational, health, and social welfare of the Latino and 
Hispanic communities in this Nation; 
Whereas LARASA has funded scholarships and employment 
training programs that have benefited many thousands of 
Latino and Hispanic Americans; 
Whereas LARASA has organized seminars and research 
projects that have advanced understanding of complex 
public policy issues facing all communities in the United 
States, particularly communities of people of color; and 
Whereas LARASA has made significant contributions to im-
prove the civil rights of Americans: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the 
Latin American Research and Service Agency and 
congratulates the organization on reaching this im-
portant milestone; 
(2) commends the board of directors, executive 
director, and staff of the Latin American Research 
and Service Agency for addressing the needs and 
concerns of Latino and Hispanic Americans; and
•HCON 499 IH 
(3) expresses appreciation to the Latin Amer-
ican Research and Service Agency for outstanding 
contributions to public policy. 
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115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1210 
AN ACT 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 122 W. Goodwin Street, Pleasanton, Texas, 
as the ‘‘Pleasanton Veterans Post Office’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 4
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should not 
rejoin the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organiza-
tion (UNESCO). 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 2003
Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. JEFF MILLER of Florida, and Mr. FLAKE) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States 
should not rejoin the United Nations Educational, Sci-
entific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Whereas President Ronald Reagan withdrew the United 
States from membership in UNESCO in 1984, citing 
gross financial mismanagement, anti-American bias, and 
anti-freedom policies; 
Whereas in 2001 President George Bush supported an 
amendment to H.R. 1646 that would have stricken lan-
guage of congressional support for a renewal of United 
States membership in UNESCO; 
Whereas the United States has a single vote in UNESCO de-
spite being assessed 25 percent of the UNESCO budget
•HCON 4 IH 
and having promised to contribute $60,000,000 upon re-
joining the organization; 
Whereas the current UNESCO director’s belated attempts at 
cost cutting were so resisted by the organization that his 
own staff went on a hunger strike; 
Whereas UNESCO membership may force unconstitutional 
restraints on United States freedom of the press; 
Whereas UNESCO, through a memorandum of agreement 
with the Department of State, has designated 47 United 
Nations biosphere reserves in the United States covering 
more than 70 million acres, without congressional con-
sultation or approval; 
Whereas UNESCO effectively bypasses congressional author-
ity to manage Federal lands by establishing management 
policies without congressional consultation or approval; 
Whereas UNESCO membership would undermine United 
States sovereignty by forcing United States adherence to 
the United Nations global policy on bioethics; 
Whereas UNESCO seeks to levy an unconstitutional ‘‘global 
tax’’ on Internet use on United States citizens; and 
Whereas UNESCO has a history of meddling in the edu-
cation policies of its member-countries and has sought to 
dictate school curriculum for United States primary and 
secondary schools, thus undermining United States sov-
ereignty: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the 
United States should not rejoin the United Nations Edu-
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 500 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
OCTOBER 7, 2004 
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the goals and ideals of National Nurse 
Practitioners Week. 
Whereas there are more than 106,000 licensed nurse practi-
tioners in the United States providing high-quality, cost- 
effective health care; 
Whereas nurse practitioners are registered nurses, with ad-
vanced education and advanced clinical training, most 
with master’s or post-master’s degrees;
•HCON 4 IH 
cational, 
Scientific, 
and 
Cultural 
Organization 
(UNESCO).
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108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 500
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the goals and ideals of National Nurse
Practitioners Week.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 500
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas there are more than 106,000 licensed nurse practi-
tioners in the United States providing high-quality, cost-
effective health care;
Whereas nurse practitioners are registered nurses, with ad-
vanced education and advanced clinical training, most
with master’s or post-master’s degrees;
•HCON 500 EH
Whereas nurse practitioners diagnose acute and chronic con-
ditions, prescribe medications, treat illnesses, and counsel
patients on health care issues, in coordination with physi-
cians and other health care providers;
Whereas the excellence, safety, and cost-effectiveness of the
care provided by nurse practitioners has been established;
Whereas nurse practitioners provide health care to people of
all ages and in diverse health care settings, such as pri-
vate office practice, hospitals, long-term care facilities,
schools, State and local health departments, and man-
aged care facilities;
Whereas more than 20 percent of nurse practitioners practice
in rural settings with populations of less than 25,000,
and of the 62 percent who work in cities with populations
of more than 50,000, more than 39 percent work in
inner-city areas; and
Whereas the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners has
designated the week of November 7–13, 2004, as Na-
tional Nurse Practitioners Week in recognition of the
many contributions that this dedicated group of health
care professionals makes to the health and well-being of
the people in the communities they serve in this great
country: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the goals and ideals of National
Nurse Practitioners Week; and
•HCON 500 EH
(2) offers sincere support to nurse practitioners
around the country as they continue to provide high-
quality health care to many Americans.
Passed the House of Representatives October 6,
2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 500
Honoring the goals and ideals of National Nurse Practitioners Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 28, 2004
Mr. BURGESS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the goals and ideals of National Nurse 
Practitioners Week.
Whereas there are more than 106,000 licensed nurse practi-
tioners in the United States providing high-quality, cost-
effective health care; 
Whereas nurse practitioners are registered nurses, with ad-
vanced education and advanced clinical training, most 
with master’s or post-master’s degrees; 
Whereas nurse practitioners diagnose acute and chronic con-
ditions, prescribe medications, treat illnesses, and counsel 
patients on health care issues, in coordination with physi-
cians and other health care providers; 
Whereas the excellence, safety, and cost-effectiveness of the 
care provided by nurse practitioners has been established;
HCON 500 RDS 
Whereas nurse practitioners diagnose acute and chronic con-
ditions, prescribe medications, treat illnesses, and counsel 
patients on health care issues, in coordination with physi-
cians and other health care providers; 
Whereas the excellence, safety, and cost-effectiveness of the 
care provided by nurse practitioners has been established; 
Whereas nurse practitioners provide health care to people of 
all ages and in diverse health care settings, such as pri-
vate office practice, hospitals, long-term care facilities, 
schools, State and local health departments, and man-
aged care facilities; 
Whereas more than 20 percent of nurse practitioners practice 
in rural settings with populations of less than 25,000, 
and of the 62 percent who work in cities with populations 
of more than 50,000, more than 39 percent work in 
inner-city areas; and 
Whereas the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners has 
designated the week of November 7–13, 2004, as Na-
tional Nurse Practitioners Week in recognition of the 
many contributions that this dedicated group of health 
care professionals makes to the health and well-being of 
the people in the communities they serve in this great 
country: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress— 
(1) honors the goals and ideals of National 
Nurse Practitioners Week; and
HCON 500 RDS 
(2) offers sincere support to nurse practitioners 
around the country as they continue to provide high- 
quality health care to many Americans. 
Passed the House of Representatives October 6, 
2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
•HCON 504 IH 
Whereas observing a Breast Cancer Awareness Month would 
provide a special opportunity to offer education on the 
importance of monthly breast self-examinations and an-
nual mammograms: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress— 
(1) supports the observance of Breast Cancer 
Awareness Month in order to provide a special op-
portunity to offer education on the importance of 
monthly breast self-examinations and annual mam-
mograms; 
(2) salutes the more than 2,000,000 breast can-
cer survivors in the United States and the efforts of 
victims, volunteers, and professionals who combat 
breast cancer each day; 
(3) recognizes and applauds the national and 
community organizations for their work in pro-
moting awareness about breast cancer, providing in-
formation, and offering treatment to its sufferers; 
and 
(4) urges organizations and health practitioners 
to use this opportunity to promote awareness about 
breast cancer, to support monthly self-examinations, 
and to encourage annual mammograms. 
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 507 
Encouraging citizens to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the 
economy, history, and character of the United States and expressing 
the sense of Congress that a National Day of the Horse should be 
established. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 
Mr. KINGSTON (for himself, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. BURNS, Mrs. MCCARTHY 
of New York, Mrs. BONO, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. 
GORDON, Mr. SWEENEY, Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. FORD, Ms. 
KILPATRICK, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. GOODE, Mr. LEWIS of 
California, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. BURGESS, 
Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, Mr. HALL, Mr. SPRATT, and Mr. HEFLEY) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Encouraging citizens to be mindful of the contribution of 
horses to the economy, history, and character of the 
United States and expressing the sense of Congress that 
a National Day of the Horse should be established. 
Whereas the horse is a living link to the history of the United 
States; 
Whereas, without horses, the economy, history, and character 
of the United States would be profoundly different;
•HCON 501 IH 
(3) supports the annual Duke Ellington Jazz 
Festival to be held in Washington, D.C., beginning 
in 2005. 
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 504 
Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2004 
Mr. VITTER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness 
Month, and for other purposes. 
Whereas every 3 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast 
cancer; 
Whereas another 215,990 new cases of breast cancer are ex-
pected to be diagnosed in the United States in 2004; 
Whereas breast cancer is the leading cause of death among 
women between the ages of 40 and 55; 
Whereas 1 out of every 8 women who live to the age of 85 
will develop breast cancer in her lifetime; 
Whereas the survival rate of women who have breast cancer 
is 96 percent when detected in the early stages; 
Whereas mammograms and monthly breast self-examinations 
are the key components of early detection; and
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 506 
Directing the Architect of the Capitol to establish a temporary exhibit in 
the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the memory of members of the 
United States Armed Forces who have lost their lives in Operation 
Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 
Mr. EMANUEL (for himself, Mr. TURNER of Texas, Mr. JONES of North Caro-
lina, and Mr. BAIRD) submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on House Administration 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Directing the Architect of the Capitol to establish a tem-
porary exhibit in the rotunda of the Capitol to honor 
the memory of members of the United States Armed 
Forces who have lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Free-
dom and Operation Enduring Freedom. 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
SECTION 1. EXHIBIT IN ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL IN 
HONOR OF MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCES 
KILLED IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT
OF TEMPORARY EXHIBIT.— 
During the period beginning on October 1, 2004, and end-
•HCON 506 IH 
ing on November 30, 2004, the Architect of the Capitol 
shall display in the rotunda of the Capitol an exhibit to 
honor the memory of members of the United States Armed 
Forces who have lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Free-
dom and Operation Enduring Freedom. 
(b) FORM OF EXHIBIT.—The exhibit displayed under 
this section shall be in such form and contain such mate-
rial as the Architect may select, so long as— 
(1) the exhibit displays the name, photograph, 
and biographical information with respect to each in-
dividual member of the United States Armed Forces 
who has lost his or her life in the Operations re-
ferred to in subsection (a); and 
(2) the exhibit provides an opportunity for visi-
tors to write messages of support and sympathy to 
the families of the individuals represented in the ex-
hibit and to have those messages transmitted to the 
families. 
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