IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 536
Commending the staffs of members of Congress, the Capitol Police, the 
Office of the Attending Physician and his health care staff, and other 
members of the Capitol Hill community for their courage and profes-
sionalism during the days and weeks following the release of anthrax 
in Senator Daschle’s office. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 18, 2002
Mr. FILNER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the staffs of members of Congress, the Capitol 
Police, the Office of the Attending Physician and his 
health care staff, and other members of the Capitol 
Hill community for their courage and professionalism 
during the days and weeks following the release of an-
thrax in Senator Daschle’s office.
Whereas there are approximately 30,000 legislative branch 
employees who work on Capitol Hill including approxi-
mately 6,200 Senate employees, 11,500 House employees, 
and 12,800 staff from other entities; 
Whereas the Capitol Complex consists of approximately 285 
acres comprised of 3 Senate office buildings, 3 House of-
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fice buildings, 2 House annex buildings, 3 Library of 
Congress buildings, and several other facilities; 
Whereas on October 15, 2001, a letter containing anthrax 
spores was opened in Senator Daschle’s office; 
Whereas approximately 6,000 individuals were tested for ex-
posure to anthrax and 28 of those individuals tested posi-
tive; 
Whereas approximately 1,000 individuals received a 60-day 
supply of antibiotics as a precautionary measure; 
Whereas the House of Representatives closed the Rayburn 
and Cannon House Office Buildings for 7 days and the 
Longworth House Office building for 19 days; 
Whereas during the closure of the Senate and House Office 
Buildings, Members and staff were forced to find alter-
native office space or to work from their homes; 
Whereas Senate, House, and support staff continued and still 
continue to perform their duties and serve the public with 
courage and professionalism in spite of the threat of an-
thrax exposure; 
Whereas officers of the Capitol Police have worked 12 hour 
shifts in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks 
and have been working additional overtime due to an-
thrax contamination in the Capitol Complex to ensure the 
safety of Members, staff, and visitors within the Capitol 
Complex; and 
Whereas the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle’s office, 
and the contamination of 2 Senate office buildings and 
1 House office building, have further disrupted the daily 
routines of Members and their staffs and caused frustra-
tion due to dislocated offices: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the staffs of Members of Con-
gress, the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending 
Physician and his health care staff, and other mem-
bers of the Capitol Hill community for their courage, 
professionalism, and dedication to serving the public 
in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks 
and the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle’s of-
fice; 
(2) recognizes the Congressional leadership, 
Congressional employees, the Capitol Police, and the 
Office of the Attending Physician and the health 
care professionals in his office, in particular, who by 
their quick actions and early intervention prevented 
actual cases of anthrax within the Capitol Complex; 
and 
(3) requests that the President recognize the 
courage and professionalism of Congressional staff, 
the Capitol Police, and other members of the Capitol 
Hill community for their public service in continuing 
to do the public’s business in defiance of terrorist at-
tacks.
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