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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 37
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service 
should issue commemorative postage stamps honoring Americans who 
distinguished themselves by their service in the armed forces. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia (for herself, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. FERGUSON, 
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. 
PASCRELL, Mr. FROST, Mr. HAYES, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, 
Mr. REYES, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. WILSON of 
South Carolina, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. JONES of North 
Carolina, Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. 
FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Mr. MCNUL-
TY, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. FORBES, Mr. QUINN, Mr. FILNER, Mr. 
TANCREDO, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. HEFLEY, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, 
Mr. AKIN, Mr. GOODE, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Ms. CORRINE 
BROWN
of Florida, Mr. KIND, Mr. EVANS, Mr. SIMPSON, Mrs. 
TAUSCHER, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. MCINNIS, Mr. CARDOZA, Ms. 
LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. RENZI, Mr. WOLF, 
Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. 
KILDEE, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. UPTON, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, and Mr. 
ROSS) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States 
Postal Service should issue commemorative postage 
stamps honoring Americans who distinguished themselves 
by their service in the armed forces.
•HCON 37 IH 
Whereas the United States Postal Service honored four dis-
tinguished American soldiers when it issued its Distin-
guished Soldiers commemorative postage stamps on May 
3, 2000;
Whereas such stamps not only paid tribute to the patriotism 
and uncommon valor of those brave soldiers, but also 
served as a lasting tribute to the men and women of the 
Army who have dedicated their lives to the defense of our 
country; and
Whereas it is only fitting that similar recognition be given 
with respect to the other branches of the armed forces: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) commemorative postage stamps should be 
issued by the United States Postal Service honoring 
Americans who distinguished themselves by their 
service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and 
Coast Guard, respectively; and 
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 
should recommend to the Postmaster General that 
such stamps be issued.
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108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 380
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-
based music education.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 380
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas school music programs enhance intellectual develop-
ment and enrich the academic environment for students
of all ages;
Whereas students who participate in school music programs
are less likely to be involved with drugs, gangs, or alcohol
and have better attendance in school;
HCON 386 RDS 
Whereas the Air Force Academy moved to its permanent 
home near Colorado Springs, Colorado in August 1958; 
Whereas the first class of 207 cadets graduated in June 
1959; 
Whereas in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed legis-
lation authorizing each of the Service Academies to ex-
pand enrollment from 2,529 to 4,417 students, and 
today, 4,000 cadets attend the Air Force Academy; 
Whereas women were first admitted to the Air Force Acad-
emy in June 1976, and the first class that included 
women graduated in June 1980; 
Whereas 44 classes and 35,000 cadets have graduated from 
the Air Force Academy in its 50-year history; 
Whereas the mission of the Air Force Academy is to inspire 
and teach outstanding young men and women to become 
Air Force officers and to prepare and motivate them to 
lead the Air Force in its service to the Nation; 
Whereas the Air Force Academy is recognized worldwide as 
the premier developer of aerospace officers and leaders 
with impeccable character and knowledge; and 
Whereas April 1, 2004 marks the 50th anniversary of the 
founding of the Air Force Academy: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) congratulates the United States Air Force 
Academy on its 50th Anniversary;
•HCON 380 EH
Whereas the skills gained through sequential music instruc-
tion, including discipline and the ability to analyze, solve
problems, communicate, and work cooperatively, are vital
for success in the 21st century workplace;
Whereas the majority of students attending public schools in
inner city neighborhoods have virtually no access to
music education, which places them at a disadvantage
compared to their peers in other communities;
Whereas local budget cuts are predicted to lead to significant
curtailment of school music programs, thereby depriving
millions of students of an education that includes music;
Whereas the arts are a core academic subject, and music is
an essential element of the arts; and
Whereas every student in the United States should have an
opportunity to reap the benefits of music education: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that music
education grounded in rigorous instruction is an im-
portant component of a well-rounded academic cur-
riculum and should be available to every student in
every school; and
(2) the Congress recognizes NAMM, the Inter-
national Music Products Association for its efforts
to designate a Music in Our Schools Month in order
to highlight the important role that school music
•HCON 380 EH
programs play in the academic and social develop-
ment of children.
Passed the House of Representatives May 4, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 380
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 10, 2004
Mr. COOPER (for himself and Mr. CUNNINGHAM) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
and the Workforce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based 
music education.
Whereas school music programs enhance intellectual develop-
ment and enrich the academic environment for students 
of all ages; 
Whereas students who participate in school music programs 
are less likely to be involved with drugs, gangs, or alcohol 
and have better attendance in school; 
Whereas the skills gained through sequential music instruc-
tion, including discipline and the ability to analyze, solve 
problems, communicate, and work cooperatively, are vital 
for success in the 21st century workplace; 
Whereas the majority of students attending public schools in 
inner city neighborhoods have virtually no access to
•HCON 380 IH 
music education, which places them at a disadvantage 
compared to their peers in other communities; 
Whereas local budget cuts are predicted to lead to significant 
curtailment of school music programs, thereby depriving 
as many as 30,000,000 students of an education that in-
cludes music; 
Whereas music is a core academic subject; and 
Whereas every student in the United States should have an 
opportunity to reap the benefits of music education: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that music 
education grounded in rigorous instruction is an im-
portant component of a well-rounded academic cur-
riculum and should be available to every student in 
every school; and 
(2) the Congress recognizes the International 
Music Products Association for its efforts to des-
ignate a Music Education Month in order to high-
light the important role that school music programs 
play in the academic and social development of chil-
dren.
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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 380
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 5, 2004
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
Pensions 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based 
music education.
Whereas school music programs enhance intellectual develop-
ment and enrich the academic environment for students 
of all ages; 
Whereas students who participate in school music programs 
are less likely to be involved with drugs, gangs, or alcohol 
and have better attendance in school;
HCON 386 RDS 
(2) acknowledges the continued excellence of 
the United States Air Force Academy and its critical 
role in the defense of the United States; and 
(3) recognizes the outstanding service to the 
Nation that graduates from the United States Air 
Force Academy have provided. 
Passed the House of Representatives March 30, 
2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
HCON 380 RFS 
Whereas the skills gained through sequential music instruc-
tion, including discipline and the ability to analyze, solve 
problems, communicate, and work cooperatively, are vital 
for success in the 21st century workplace; 
Whereas the majority of students attending public schools in 
inner city neighborhoods have virtually no access to 
music education, which places them at a disadvantage 
compared to their peers in other communities; 
Whereas local budget cuts are predicted to lead to significant 
curtailment of school music programs, thereby depriving 
millions of students of an education that includes music; 
Whereas the arts are a core academic subject, and music is 
an essential element of the arts; and 
Whereas every student in the United States should have an 
opportunity to reap the benefits of music education: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that music 
education grounded in rigorous instruction is an im-
portant component of a well-rounded academic cur-
riculum and should be available to every student in 
every school; and 
(2) the Congress recognizes NAMM, the Inter-
national Music Products Association for its efforts 
to designate a Music in Our Schools Month in order 
to highlight the important role that school music
HCON 380 RFS 
programs play in the academic and social develop-
ment of children.
Passed the House of Representatives May 4, 2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 381
Supporting the goals and ideals of Tinnitus Awareness Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 10, 2004
Mr. RYUN of Kansas (for himself, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. WALSH) submitted 
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Tinnitus Awareness Week.
Whereas 50,000,000 individuals in the United States have ex-
perienced tinnitus, the perception of noises or ringing in 
the ears and head when no external sound source is 
present; 
Whereas 12,000,000 individuals in the United States experi-
ence tinnitus to an incessant and debilitating degree, 
such that the sounds in their ears and heads never abate, 
forcing them to seek assistance from a healthcare profes-
sional; 
Whereas tinnitus is frequently caused by exposure to loud 
noises in the workplace, where an estimated 30,000,000 
individuals in the United States are exposed to injurious 
levels of noise each day and where noise-induced hearing 
loss is the most common occupational injury;
•HCON 381 IH 
Whereas tinnitus is also caused by exposure to loud noises in 
recreational settings, where levels of sound can reach 
traumatic levels and where individuals frequently are not 
aware that temporary ringing in the ears can become per-
manent after continued exposure; 
Whereas, in many cases, simply wearing proper hearing pro-
tection would protect individuals from damaging their 
hearing; 
Whereas many individuals with tinnitus are told that the only 
solution to their condition is to ‘‘learn to live with it’’, 
even though treatments for tinnitus are available that 
can help reduce the stress of incessant ringing and in-
crease the coping skills and quality of life for individuals 
who experience this condition; and 
Whereas the American Tinnitus Association has designated 
the week beginning May 15, 2004, as the first National 
Tinnitus Awareness Week in order to raise public aware-
ness and to further its mission to silence tinnitus through 
education, advocacy, research, and support: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Tinnitus Awareness Week, as designated by the 
American Tinnitus Association; 
(2) encourages interested groups and affected 
persons to promote public awareness of tinnitus, the 
dangers of loud noise, and the importance of hearing 
protection for all individuals; and
•HCON 381 IH 
(3) commits to continuing its support of innova-
tive hearing health research through the National 
Institutes of Health and the National Institute on 
Deafness and Other Communication Disorders so 
that treatments can be refined and a cure for 
tinnitus may be discovered.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 382 
Affirming that the intent of Congress in passing the National Wildlife Refuge 
System Improvement Act of 1997 was to allow hunting and fishing 
on public lands within the National Wildlife Refuge System and declaring 
that the purpose of reserving certain lands as public lands is to make 
them available to the public for reasonable uses. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 11, 2004 
Mr. VITTER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Resources 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Affirming that the intent of Congress in passing the National 
Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 was 
to allow hunting and fishing on public lands within the 
National Wildlife Refuge System and declaring that the 
purpose of reserving certain lands as public lands is 
to make them available to the public for reasonable uses. 
Whereas hunting and fishing have a long and distinguished 
history in the United States; 
Whereas hunting and fishing remain an important part of the 
lifestyle and culture of people from many different areas 
of the country and from all walks of life; 
Whereas sportsmen and women have worked for decades to 
ensure that public lands and other lands which are used
•HCON 382 IH 
for hunting and fishing have been cared for, protected, 
and preserved; 
Whereas the lands that make up the National Wildlife Refuge 
System have been widely used for hunting, fishing, and 
other sporting purposes; 
Whereas in 1997 Congress passed the National Wildlife Ref-
uge System Improvement Act of 1997, which clearly and 
directly stated that hunting and fishing, as wildlife-de-
pendent recreational activities, could be considered com-
patible uses of public lands, including those lands within 
the National Wildlife Refuge System; and 
Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement 
Act of 1997 passed by a vote of 419–1, demonstrating 
the nonpartisan nature of the legislation and the tremen-
dous amount of support it enjoyed: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That— 
(1) in passing the National Wildlife Refuge Sys-
tem Improvement Act of 1997, Congress dem-
onstrated its clear intent to allow hunting and fish-
ing on the public lands within the National Wildlife 
Refuge System; 
(2) the intent of Congress has not changed in 
any way since the National Wildlife Refuge System 
Improvement Act of 1997 was enacted, and any as-
sumptions to the contrary are misguided and mis-
interpret the clear intent of Congress; and
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 384
Calling for the removal of all restrictions from the public, the press, and 
military families in mourning that would prohibit their presence at the 
arrival at military installations in the United States or overseas of 
the remains of the Nation’s fallen heroes, the members of the Armed 
Forces who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan, with the assurance that 
family requests for privacy will be respected. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 11, 2004
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Armed Services 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Calling for the removal of all restrictions from the public, 
the press, and military families in mourning that would 
prohibit their presence at the arrival at military installa-
tions in the United States or overseas of the remains 
of the Nation’s fallen heroes, the members of the Armed 
Forces who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan, with the 
assurance that family requests for privacy will be re-
spected.
Whereas the truest heroes of the Iraq War are the members 
of the United States Armed Forces who have made the 
ultimate sacrifice of their lives on behalf of their country;
•HCON 384 IH 
Whereas these fallen heroes have earned and should be given 
the highest respect of their country and its citizens; 
Whereas the families of United States military personnel who 
have died in service to the Nation should know the depth 
of the Nation’s appreciation for the sacrifices they have 
made; 
Whereas the cloak of secrecy that surrounds the return of the 
fallen heroes from Iraq and Afghanistan at United States 
military installations at home and abroad denies them de-
served recognition and should be removed; 
Whereas upon the arrival of the remains of their fallen loved 
ones, the families should be allowed to show their re-
spects without restrictions; 
Whereas the families of the Nation’s fallen heroes should be 
permitted to escort the remains of their loved ones to 
their final resting places, with their transportation facili-
tated to the point of arrival of the remains in the United 
States; and 
Whereas the final farewells of the family, friends, and loved 
ones should be conducted with appropriate solemnity, 
pomp and circumstance: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That all restrictions should be removed from 
the public, the press, and military families in mourning 
that would prohibit their presence at the arrival at mili-
tary installations in the United States or overseas of the 
remains of the Nation’s fallen heroes, the members of the 
Armed Forces who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan, with
•HCON 384 IH 
the assurance that family requests for privacy will be re-
spected.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 385
Calling on the President to negotiate a bilateral security agreement with 
the Iraqi Governing Council before June 30, 2004. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2004
Mr. SKELTON submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Calling on the President to negotiate a bilateral security 
agreement with the Iraqi Governing Council before June 
30, 2004.
Whereas as of early March 2004, over 100,000 members of 
the United States Armed Forces are deployed to Iraq in 
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; 
Whereas those forces, through their bravery, commitment, 
and sacrifice, continue the efforts of the United States to 
bring security to Iraq; 
Whereas sizeable United States forces will be needed in Iraq 
for a period of years to help provide security until Iraqi 
forces are fully trained and capable of providing for the 
security function themselves;
•HCON 385 IH 
Whereas the agreement concluded between and signed by the 
Coalition Provisional Authority and the Iraqi Governing 
Council in November 2003 lays out the steps culminating 
in the restoration of Iraqi sovereignty on June 30, 2004, 
and calls for the approval of bilateral security agreements 
by the end of March 2004; 
Whereas leaders of the Iraqi Governing Council recently an-
nounced that, despite the agreed deadline, no bilateral se-
curity agreement will be negotiated until after a new sov-
ereign government is in place after July 1, 2004; 
Whereas bilateral security agreements would lay out the un-
derstanding between the United States and the Iraqi 
Governing Council about both how much latitude United 
States forces will have to operate in Iraq and under what 
rules of engagement and the circumstances, if any, under 
which United States military personnel would be subject 
to prosecution in Iraqi courts; and 
Whereas United States forces in Iraq remain under attack on 
a daily basis, including attack from foreign forces now 
backed by al Qaeda, requiring American commanders to 
have the ability to devise a coherent strategy and set the 
rules of engagement to defeat those insurgents: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the President should use all means at his 
disposal to negotiate a bilateral security agreement 
with the Iraqi Governing Council before June 30, 
2004; and 
(2) any such agreement should—
•HCON 385 IH 
(A) maintain maximum freedom of action 
for United States commanders in Iraq to defeat 
insurgent elements in Iraq and to restore secu-
rity throughout Iraq as quickly as possible; and 
(B) provide protections against local pros-
ecution of members of the United States Armed 
Forces, consistent with other bilateral status-of-
forces agreements.
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and business practices of the Internet 
pharmacy by the Secretary to the extent 
necessary to determine whether the Inter-
net pharmacy is in compliance with this 
subsection; and 
‘‘(iv) in the case of an agreement be-
tween a patient and an Internet pharmacy 
that releases the Internet pharmacy, and 
any employee or agent of the Internet 
pharmacy, from liability for damages aris-
ing out of the negligence of the Internet 
pharmacy, an assurance that such a limita-
tion of liability shall be null and void. 
‘‘(B) IDENTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS.—
An Internet pharmacy shall provide to any per-
son that accesses the Internet pharmacy 
website, on each page of the website of the 
Internet pharmacy or by a link to a separate 
page, the following information: 
‘‘(i) The street address, city, ZIP 
Code or comparable mail code, State (or 
comparable entity), country, and telephone 
number of—
‘‘(I) each place of business of the 
Internet pharmacy; and