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Whereas not all States extend the long-term care ombuds-
man’s role to include assisted living residents;
Whereas the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and CARF, the Re-
habilitation Accreditation Commission, recently released
assisted living standards, but accreditation is voluntary;
Whereas many lessons have been learned from the develop-
ment of national nursing home quality standards;
Whereas policymakers, industry stakeholders, and consumers
must work together to strengthen quality and safety
standards in assisted living facilities before abuses, like
those that took place in nursing homes, become common-
place in this newer long-term care setting; and
Whereas a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing dis-
cussed the crucial role of assisted living in long-term
health care, raised concerns about, and challenged the in-
dustry to improve, the quality of care and consumer edu-
cation, and enhance affordability in assisted living facili-
ties: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That—
(1) the President, in conjunction with the Sec-
retary of Health and Human Services and the Sec-
retary of Housing and Urban Development, should
convene a conference to study quality of care issues
and develop national recommendations for ensuring
consumer protections in assisted living facilities in
America;
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107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 125
Posthumously proclaiming soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil 
War to be honorary citizens of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 14, 2002
Mr. HONDA (for himself, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. 
TOWNS, 
Mr. 
GONZALEZ, 
Mr. 
FROST, 
Mr. 
UNDERWOOD, 
Mr. 
ABERCROMBIE, Mr. BACA, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. NORTON, Ms. 
WOOLSEY, Mr. WU, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. CARSON of Indi-
ana, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of 
California, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. FILNER, 
Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. LEE, Mr. RADANOVICH, and Mr. PITTS) in-
troduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Posthumously proclaiming soldiers of Asian descent who 
fought in the Civil War to be honorary citizens of the 
United States.
Whereas the United States on rare occasions confers hon-
orary citizenship on individuals who have made extraor-
dinary contributions to this country or to humankind 
throughout the world; 
Whereas honorary citizenship is and should remain an ex-
traordinary honor not lightly conferred nor frequently 
granted;
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Whereas posthumous citizenship is an honorary status com-
memorating the bravery and sacrifices of these persons; 
it does not convey any benefits under the Immigration 
and Nationality Act to any relative of the decedent; 
Whereas current law provides for the granting of United 
States citizenship to aliens or noncitizen nationals of the 
United States who die because of injury or disease in-
curred in or aggravated by honorable, active duty service 
in the United States Armed Forces; 
Whereas it has been determined that numerous soldiers of 
Asian descent fought bravely and honorably in the Union 
and Confederate armed forces during the United States 
Civil War; 
Whereas many of these soldiers were denied citizenship fol-
lowing their service as a result of the Chinese Exclusion 
Act of 1882 and general anti-Asian sentiment prevalent 
at that time; and 
Whereas the Congress overturned the Chinese Exclusion Act 
of 1882 in 1943 to end this injustice to Asian immi-
grants but did not extend citizenship to those who had 
rightfully earned this honor but were denied the chance 
to seek it by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War 
are posthumously proclaimed to be honorary citizens of 
the United States.
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IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 12
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating
to voluntary school prayer.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 7, 2001
Mrs. EMERSON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States relating to voluntary school prayer.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the following article is hereby proposed as an amend-
ment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall
be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Con-
stitution if ratified by the legislatures of at least three-
fourths of the several States within seven years from the
date of its proposal to the States by the Congress:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to
prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or
other public institutions. No person shall be required by
the United States or by any State to participate in prayer.
Neither the United States nor any State shall prescribe
the content of any such prayer.’’.
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IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 13
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for a White House
Conference to discuss and develop national recommendations concerning
quality of care in assisted living facilities in the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 7, 2001
Mr. STARK (for himself, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. COYNE, Mr. FROST, Mr. LANTOS,
Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. STRICK-
LAND) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
JOINT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for
a White House Conference to discuss and develop na-
tional recommendations concerning quality of care in as-
sisted living facilities in the United States.
Whereas assisted living is a growing and popular long-term
care option for our Nation’s seniors;
Whereas assisted living may be defined as a special combina-
tion of housing, supportive services, personalized assist-
ance, and health care designed to respond to the indi-
vidual needs of a resident who requires help with the ac-
tivities of daily living in a way that promotes maximum
dignity and independence for the resident;
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Whereas the resident capacity in assisted living facilities is
estimated to range from 800,000 to 1,500,000;
Whereas while over 85 percent of assisted living services are
privately funded, there is a growing trend towards using
public funding, for example the use of Medicaid’s Home
and Community-Based Services waiver increased 29 per-
cent between 1988 and 1999;
Whereas the demand for assisted living facilities is expected
to grow even more rapidly as the projected number of el-
derly in need of long-term care doubles over the next 20
years;
Whereas while all States have laws and regulations that en-
compass assisted living facilities, the definition and phi-
losophy of assisted living services varies across the coun-
try;
Whereas 21 States do not have a licensing category, law or
regulation that specifically uses the term assisted living;
Whereas assisted living facilities represent many arrange-
ments, ranging from housing residences to facilities that
provide skilled care through contracts with outside li-
censed entities such as home health agencies, rehabilita-
tion agencies, hospice programs, or other skilled medical
service providers;
Whereas a 1999 General Accounting Office report found that
25 percent of surveyed facilities were cited for five or
more quality of care or consumer protection violations
during 1996 and 1997, and 11 percent were cited for 10
or more problems;
Whereas although assisted living facilities are promoted to
consumers as places for ‘‘aging in place,’’ only 15 States
require resident agreements to describe criteria for ad-
‘‘(2) The term ‘medical imaging procedure’
means any procedure or article, excluding medical
ultrasound procedures or articles, intended for use
in the diagnosis of disease or other medical or chiro-
practic conditions in humans, including diagnostic
X-rays, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance
procedures.
‘‘(3) The term ‘medical radiation license’ has
the meaning indicated for such term in subsection
(a)(1).
‘‘(4) The term ‘plan’, with respect to medical
imaging procedures or radiation therapy procedures,
means the act of preparing for the administering of
such a procedure to a patient by evaluating patient-
specific or site-specific information, based on com-
puter analysis or direct measurement of dose, in
order to customize the procedure for the patient.
‘‘(5) The term ‘radiation therapy procedure’
means any radiation procedure or article intended
for the cure, mitigation, or prevention of diseases or
disorders in humans.’’.
SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY.
With respect to the condition described in paragraph
(21) of section 1903(i) of the Social Security Act (as in-
serted by section 2 of this Act):
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(2) the Secretary of Health and Human Serv-
ices should issue a report based on the findings of
this conference, including recommendations con-
cerning quality of care in assisted living facilities
and any gaps in research that should be filled; and
(3) this conference should be convened within 1
year, and the report based on the conference should
be issued in no more than 6 months after the com-
pletion of the conference.
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IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 14
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding
regulations on the amounts of expenditures of personal funds made
by candidates for election for public office.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 8, 2001
Mr. LEACH introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States regarding regulations on the amounts of expendi-
tures of personal funds made by candidates for election
for public office.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
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States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Congress and the several States may
enact laws regulating the amounts of expenditures a can-
didate for elective public office may make from personal
funds of the candidate or members of the candidate’s im-
mediate family, including personal loans.’’.
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IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 15
Designating the square dance as the national folk dance of the United
States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 8, 2001
Mr. SAXTON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Government Reform
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the square dance as the national folk dance
of the United States.
Whereas square dancing has been a popular tradition in
America since early colonial days;
Whereas square dancing has attained a revered status as part
of the folklore of this Nation;
Whereas square dancing is a joyful expression of the vibrant
spirit of the people of the United States;
Whereas square dancing promotes the practice of good man-
ners and proper etiquette;
Whereas square dancing is a traditional form of family recre-
ation that fosters family unity, a basic strength of this
Nation;
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Whereas square dancing embodies democratic principles by
dissolving arbitrary social distinctions among its partici-
pants; and
Whereas it is fitting that the square dance be added to the
array of symbols of our national character and pride:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the square dance is designated the national folk
dance of the United States.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 19
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 1, 2001
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the appointment of Walter E. Massey as a
citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithso-
nian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised
IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 16
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States establishing
English as the official language of the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 13, 2001
Mr. DOOLITTLE introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States establishing English as the official language of
the United States.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the
following article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. The English language shall be the offi-
cial language of the United States. As the official lan-
guage, the English language shall be used for all public
acts including every order, resolution, vote, or election,
and for all records and judicial proceedings of the Govern-
ment of the United States and the governments of the sev-
eral States.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress and the States shall en-
force this article by appropriate legislation.’’.
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‘‘ARTICLE—
‘‘SECTION 1. All citizens of the United States shall
have a right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable hous-
ing, which right shall not be denied or abridged by the
United States or any State.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall have power to imple-
ment this article by appropriate legislation.’’.
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ees) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subsection: 
‘‘(d) REDUCTION IN OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DIS-
ABILITY INSURANCE TAX RATE.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In any year which follows 
a reduction year and each year thereafter, the rate 
of tax imposed under subsection (a) shall be reduced 
by the reduction percentage. 
‘‘(2) REDUCTION YEAR.—For purposes of this 
section—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘reduction 
year’ means any year after the transition year 
in which the OASDI rate ratio exceeds 125 per-
cent. 
‘‘(B) TRANSITION YEAR.—The term ‘tran-
sition year’ means the first full calendar year 
following the termination year (as defined in 
section 4(b)(2) of the Social Security Personal 
Savings Guarantee and Prosperity Act of 
2004). 
‘‘(3) REDUCTION PERCENTAGE.—For purposes 
of this section, the term ‘reduction percentage’ 
means the excess of—
‘‘(A) the rate in effect under subsection (a) 
for the reduction year, over
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 19
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the appointment of Walter E. Massey as a
citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithso-
nian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
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utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Frank A. Shrontz
of Washington on May 4, 2000, is filled by the appoint-
ment of Walter E. Massey of Georgia. The appointment
is for a term of 6 years and shall take effect on the date
of the enactment of this joint resolution.
Passed the House of Representatives February 28,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. J. Res. 19
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
Joint Resolution
Providing for the appointment of Walter E. Massey as a citizen regent of the
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance
with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes of the United States
(20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithso-
nian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress,
occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Frank A.
Shrontz of Washington on May 4, 2000, is filled by the appointment
of Walter E. Massey of Georgia. The appointment is for a term
of 6 years and shall take effect on the date of the enactment
of this joint resolution.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 19
Providing for the appointment of Walter E. Massey as a citizen regent
of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 13, 2001
Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas (for himself, Mr. REGULA, and Mr. MATSUI) in-
troduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on House Administration
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the appointment of Walter E. Massey as a
citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithso-
nian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Frank A. Shrontz
of Washington on May 4, 2000, is filled by the appoint-
ment of Walter E. Massey of Georgia. The appointment
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is for a term of 6 years and shall take effect on the date
of the enactment of this joint resolution.
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Statutes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy
on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution,
in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring
by reason of the expiration of the term of Frank A.
Shrontz of Washington on May 4, 2000, is filled by the
appointment of Walter E. Massey of Georgia. The ap-
pointment is for a term of 6 years and shall take effect
on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution.
Passed the House of Representatives February 28,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 20
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with
respect to the right to life.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 14, 2001
Mr. OBERSTAR (for himself, Mr. AKIN, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. BAKER, Mr. BARCIA,
Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Ms.
HART, Mr. HAYES, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. LUCAS of Ken-
tucky, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. TANCREDO, and
Mr. TERRY) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States with respect to the right to life.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, to be valid only if ratified
by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States
within seven years after the date of final passage of this
joint resolution:
IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 49
Requiring a study and report on reducing discriminatory pricing of health
services for the uninsured to improve access to needed health care services.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 17, 2001
Mr. LANGEVIN (for himself, Mr. FRANK, and Mr. WEXLER) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy
and Commerce
JOINT RESOLUTION
Requiring a study and report on reducing discriminatory
pricing of health services for the uninsured to improve
access to needed health care services.
Whereas there are over 40 million Americans who are unin-
sured;
Whereas uninsured Americans are hospitalized at least 50
percent more often than the insured for avoidable hos-
pital conditions, such as pneumonia and uncontrolled dia-
betes;
Whereas the uninsured are more likely to be diagnosed with
later stage cancer than those with insurance;
Whereas newborn infants born to uninsured mothers have a
31 percent greater risk for adverse health outcomes be-
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. With respect to the right to life, the
word ‘person’ as used in this article and in the fifth and
fourteenth articles of amendment to the Constitution of
the United States applies to all human beings irrespective
of age, health, function, or condition of dependency, in-
cluding their unborn offspring at every stage of their bio-
logical development.
‘‘SECTION 2. No unborn person shall be deprived of
life by any person: Provided, however, That nothing in this
article shall prohibit a law permitting only those medical
procedures required to prevent the death of the mother.
‘‘SECTION 3. The Congress and the several States
shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate leg-
islation.’’.
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IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 21
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting
the right to a home.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 14, 2001
Mr. RANGEL introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States respecting the right to a home.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the
following article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘All citizens of the United States shall have a right
to a home, which right shall not be denied or abridged
by the United States or any State.’’.
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