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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 276
Expressing the sense of Congress that donations solicited by charitable organi-
zations for the victims of the terrorist attacks against the United States
that occurred on September 11, 2001, should be used exclusively for
the benefit of such victims.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 16, 2001
Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York (for herself, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. KING, Mr.
KENNEDY of Minnesota, and Mr. MATHESON) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that donations solicited
by charitable organizations for the victims of the terrorist
attacks against the United States that occurred on Sep-
tember 11, 2001, should be used exclusively for the ben-
efit of such victims.
Whereas approximately $1,100,000,000 has been donated to
more than 200 charitable organizations since the terrorist
attacks against the United States that occurred on Sep-
tember 11, 2001;
Whereas only 10 percent of the money donated since Sep-
tember 11, 2001, has reached the victims of the terrorist
attacks;
•HCON 276 IH
Whereas the September 11th Fund, created by the United
Way and the New York Community Trust, collected
$275,000,000 for the victims of the terrorist attacks;
Whereas the Liberty Fund, created by the American Red
Cross, collected $505,000,000 for the victims of the ter-
rorist attacks;
Whereas 
the 
Salvation 
Army 
collected 
more 
than
$60,000,000 for the victims of the terrorist attacks;
Whereas the Robin Hood Relief Fund, created by the Robin
Hood Foundation, collected $47,500,000 for the victims
of the terrorist attacks; and
Whereas Helping.org, created by AOL-Time Warner, col-
lected $10,300,000 for the victims of the terrorist at-
tacks: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that dona-
tions solicited by charitable organizations for the victims
of the terrorist attacks against the United States that oc-
curred on September 11, 2001, should be used exclusively
for the benefit of such victims.
Æ
HCON 282 RFS
(2) the President and the Congress should join
to develop legislation to strengthen Social Security
as soon as possible, and such legislation should—
(A) recognize the obstacles women face in
securing financial stability at retirement or in
cases of disability or death and the essential
role that the Social Security program plays in
providing income security for women;
(B) recognize the unique needs of minori-
ties and the critical role the Social Security pro-
gram plays in preventing poverty and providing
financial security for them and their families
when income is reduced or lost due to retire-
ment, disability, or death; and
(C) guarantee current law promised bene-
fits, including cost-of-living adjustments that
fully index for inflation, for current and future
retirees, without increasing taxes.
Passed the House of Representatives December 12,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 277
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the important contributions of the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 277
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the United
States has had a significant impact among Hispanic busi-
nesses, and in the business community in general;
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has served in
a key support role, not merely as a business group but
also as a civic organization working in the Hispanic-
American community; and
•HCON 277 EH
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has helped to
bring entrepreneurship to the Hispanic community as
well as helping to pool the resources and talents of His-
panic American entrepreneurs: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that it is
important to the promotion of the free market process of
the United States, to the future success of Hispanic Amer-
icans, and to society at large that the special role of the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the United States be
recognized and further cultivated to the benefit of all
Americans.
Passed the House of Representatives December 4,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 277
Recognizing the important contributions of the Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 19, 2001
Mr. PAUL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the important contributions of the Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce.
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the United
States has had a significant impact among Hispanic busi-
nesses, and in the business community in general;
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has served in
a key support role, not merely as a business group but
also as a civic organization working in the Hispanic-
American community; and
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has helped to
bring entrepreneurship to the Hispanic community as
well as helping to pool the resources and talents of His-
panic American entrepreneurs: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 277 IH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that it is
important to the promotion of the free market process of
the United States, to the future success of Hispanic Amer-
icans, and to society at large that the special role of the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the United States be
recognized and further cultivated to the benefit of all
Americans.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 277
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
DECEMBER 5, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the important contributions of the Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce.
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the United
States has had a significant impact among Hispanic busi-
nesses, and in the business community in general;
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has served in
a key support role, not merely as a business group but
also as a civic organization working in the Hispanic-
American community; and
HCON 277 RFS
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has helped to
bring entrepreneurship to the Hispanic community as
well as helping to pool the resources and talents of His-
panic American entrepreneurs: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that it is
important to the promotion of the free market process of
the United States, to the future success of Hispanic Amer-
icans, and to society at large that the special role of the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the United States be
recognized and further cultivated to the benefit of all
Americans.
Passed the House of Representatives December 4,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 278
Concerning the outbreak of terrorist violence in the Middle East.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 19, 2001
Mr. WELDON of Florida (for himself and Mr. PENCE) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the outbreak of terrorist violence in the Middle
East.
Whereas the United States is engaged in a war against ter-
rorists and terrorist organizations involved in the attack
on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that oc-
curred on September 11, 2001, and against the perpetra-
tors of other acts of terrorism against our Nation;
Whereas the United States is fully committed to engagement
and pursuing peace in the Middle East;
Whereas the President has declared that he will use any and
all means available to bring to justice the perpetrators of
these acts of terrorism and to prevent future acts of ter-
rorism against the people of the United States; and
•HCON 278 IH
Whereas Israel has fallen victim to numerous similar un-
speakable acts of violence committed by terrorists against
the people of Israel: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) expresses its solidarity with the people of
Israel in using all appropriate methods to end ter-
rorist violence against Israel;
(2) having embarked on a similar effort to
eradicate global terrorism, stands in solidarity with
Israel and its objectives to abolish terrorism and
commends Israel for its cooperation in this effort;
(3) recognizes that any resolution to the Pales-
tinian homeland question can only be resolved so
long as Israel’s right to exist in security is fully re-
spected;
(4) expresses its concern that the Palestinian
Authority has failed to effectively curb the incite-
ment of violence which contributes to a wider accept-
ance of acts of terrorism against innocent civilians;
and
(5) expresses concern that the Palestinian Au-
thority has failed to respond quickly and forcefully
to prevent acts of terrorism and to bring to justice
•HCON 278 IH
those individuals who have committed acts of ter-
rorism.
Æ
•HCON 279 EH
Whereas elements of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and
Marine Corps began deploying to the theater of war
to secure bases and support combat operations as
early as September 19, 2001; and
Whereas since then, not only have the special operations
and conventional forces of all the services performed
magnificently, but the members of the Armed Forces
have repeatedly demonstrated an extraordinary level
of commitment and professionalism: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress recognizes and commends
the excellent service of all in the Armed Forces who are
prosecuting the war to end terrorism and protecting the
security of the Nation.
Passed the House of Representatives December 20,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 279
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the excellent service
of members of the Armed Forces who are pros-
ecuting the war to end terrorism and protecting
the security of the Nation.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 279
Recognizing the service of the crew members of the USS Enterprise Battle
Group during its extended deployment for the war effort in Afghanistan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 27, 2001
Mr. SCHROCK (for himself, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. LARSEN of
Washington, Mr. HOLT, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. FORBES,
and Mr. SCOTT) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the service of the crew members of the USS
Enterprise Battle Group during its extended deployment
for the war effort in Afghanistan.
Whereas the USS Enterprise Battle Group was completing
its deployment to the Persian Gulf in support of Oper-
ation Southern Watch over Iraq, and was en route back
to the United States when the terrorist attacks occurred
on September 11, 2001;
Whereas USS Enterprise promptly changed course and re-
turned to remain in the region of its deployment to await
orders from the National Command Authority;
Whereas the USS Enterprise Battle Group, consisting of
USS Enterprise, USS Philippine Sea, USS Gettysburg,
•HCON 279 IH
USS Arctic, USS Providence, USS Jacksonville, USS
McFaul, USS Gonzalez, USS Stout, USS Thorn, USS
Nicholson, and USS Nicholas, and aircraft from Airwing
Eight, consisting of the VF14 Tophatters, the VF41
Black Aces, the VFA15 Valions, the VFA 87 Golden
Warriors, the VAW 124 Bear Aces, the VAQ 141
Shadowhawks, the VS 24 Scouts, and the HS 3 Tridents,
were involved in the first attack on Afghanistan in the
war against terrorism;
Whereas the deployment of these ships and their crews was
extended by several weeks in support of the war effort;
Whereas the families of the USS Enterprise Battle Group re-
lied on each other for strength and support, while keep-
ing faith in their loved ones to defend the freedoms and
ideals of the United States; and
Whereas USS Enterprise returned to the naval base in Nor-
folk, Virginia, on November 10, 2001: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress recognizes the service of
the crew members of the USS Enterprise Battle Group
during its extended deployment for the war effort in Af-
ghanistan.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 279
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
DECEMBER 20 (legislative day, DECEMBER 18), 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the excellent service of mem-
bers of the Armed Forces who are prosecuting the war
to end terrorism and protecting the security of the Na-
tion.
Whereas among the first military units to make this
transition to wartime operations was the USS Enter-
prise Battle Group, which, on September 11, 2001,
while en route back to the United States from a
scheduled peacetime deployment, was immediately re-
deployed to conduct operations against terrorists;
HCON 279 RFS
Whereas elements of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and
Marine Corps began deploying to the theater of war
to secure bases and support combat operations as
early as September 19, 2001; and
Whereas since then, not only have the special operations
and conventional forces of all the services performed
magnificently, but the members of the Armed Forces
have repeatedly demonstrated an extraordinary level
of commitment and professionalism: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress recognizes and commends
the excellent service of all in the Armed Forces who are
prosecuting the war to end terrorism and protecting the
security of the Nation.
Passed the House of Representatives December 20,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 280
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing solidarity with Israel in the fight
against terrorism.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 280
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas 26 innocent people in Israel were murdered in cold
blood and at least 175 wounded by Palestinian terrorists,
all within 14 hours, during the weekend of December 1–
2, 2001;
Whereas this is the equivalent, on a proportional basis, of
1,200 American deaths and 8,000 wounded;
•HCON 280 EH
Whereas United States Middle East envoy Anthony Zinni has
labeled the terrorism of December 1–2, 2001, ‘‘the deep-
est evil one can imagine’’;
Whereas this bloody weekend is part of an ongoing terror
campaign often targeted at youth and families and per-
petrated by the Islamic fundamentalist groups Hamas
and Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other Palestinian ter-
rorist groups;
Whereas President Bush declared at a joint session of Con-
gress on September 20, 2001, that ‘‘Every nation, in
every region, now has a decision to make. Either you are
with us, or you are with the terrorists. From this day for-
ward, any nation that continues to harbor or support ter-
rorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile
regime’’; and
Whereas President Bush declared on December 2, 2001, that
‘‘Chairman Arafat must do everything in his power to
find those who murdered innocent Israelis and bring
them to justice’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) condemns the vicious terrorist attacks re-
sulting in the death of 26 and the wounding of at
least 175 innocent people in Israel within 14 hours
during December 1–2, 2001, and extends its deepest
sympathies to the Israeli nation and to the families
of the victims;
•HCON 287 IH
(2) nongovernmental organizations and founda-
tions in the United States should be encouraged to
support and promote sustainable economic develop-
ment and benefits through the preservation of wild-
life in peace parks on an expanded and inclusive
basis to the benefit of the countries concerned and
their people.
Æ
•HCON 280 EH
(2) expresses outrage at the ongoing Pales-
tinian terrorist campaign and insists that the Pales-
tinian Authority take all steps necessary to end it;
(3) demands, specifically, that the Palestinian
Authority take action immediately to—
(A) destroy the infrastructure of Pales-
tinian terrorist groups;
(B) pursue and arrest terrorists whose in-
carceration has been called for by Israel; and
(C) either—
(i) prosecute such terrorists, provide
convicted terrorists with the stiffest pos-
sible punishment, and ensure that those
convicted remain in custody for the full du-
ration of their sentences; or
(ii) render all arrested terrorists to
the Government of Israel for prosecution;
(4) urges the President to take any and all nec-
essary steps to ensure that the Palestinian Authority
takes the actions described in paragraph (3), includ-
ing, if necessary, suspending all relations with Yasir
Arafat and the Palestinian Authority;
(5) further urges the President to insist that all
countries harboring, materially supporting, or acqui-
escing in the private support of Palestinian terrorist
•HCON 280 EH
groups end all such support, dismantle the infra-
structure of such groups, and bring all terrorists
within their borders to justice;
(6) commends the President for his strong lead-
ership against international terrorism, his forthright
response to this most recent outrage, and his swift
action to freeze additional sources of terrorist funds;
and
(7) expresses the solidarity of the United States
with Israel in our common struggle against the
scourge of terrorism.
Passed the House of Representatives December 5,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
•HCON 288 EH
(2) Not later than August 1, 2002, the Comptroller
General shall submit to Congress a final report containing
the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
Passed the House of Representatives December 13,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
•HCON 280 IH
groups end all such support, dismantle the infra-
structure of such groups, and bring all terrorists
within their borders to justice;
(6) commends the President for his strong lead-
ership against international terrorism, his forthright
response to this most recent outrage, and his swift
action to freeze additional sources of terrorist funds;
and
(7) expresses the solidarity of the United States
with Israel in our common struggle against the
scourge of terrorism.
Æ
HR 4850 RFS 
ENTERPRISE AND OTHER FUNDS 
WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY 
For operation of the Water and Sewer Authority, 
$275,289,000 from other funds, of which $15,180,402 
shall be apportioned for repayment of loans and interest 
incurred for capital improvement projects and payable to 
the District’s debt service fund. For construction projects, 
$371,040,000, to be distributed as follows: $181,656,000 
for the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant, 
$43,800,000 for the sewer program, $9,118,000 for the 
stormwater program, $122,627,000 for the water pro-
gram, and $13,839,000 for the capital equipment pro-
gram; in addition, $10,000,000 from funds previously ap-
propriated in this Act under the heading ‘‘Federal Pay-
ment to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Au-
thority’’: Provided, That the requirements and restrictions 
that are applicable to general fund capital improvement 
projects and set forth in this Act under the Capital Outlay 
appropriation account shall apply to projects approved 
under this appropriation account. 
WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT 
For 
operation 
of 
the 
Washington 
Aqueduct, 
$47,972,000 from other funds.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 281
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas as part of the war against terrorism, United States
military personnel and agents from the Central Intel-
ligence Agency were involved in combat with Taliban
forces during a prison uprising in Mazar-e Sharif, Af-
ghanistan, on Sunday, November 25, 2001;
Whereas Johnny Micheal Spann, age 32, an officer in the
Central Intelligence Agency, was inside the prison for-
•HCON 281 EH
tress interviewing Taliban prisoners when the uprising
began;
Whereas Spann was killed in this rebellion and is the first
American known to be killed in combat in Afghanistan
during this war;
Whereas Spann is the 79th employee of the Central Intel-
ligence Agency killed in the line of duty;
Whereas the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency,
George J. Tenet, hailed Spann as an American hero and
will soon memorialize him on a wall of honor;
Whereas Spann, a former Captain in the Marine Corps, is
survived by his wife, Shannon, and 3 young children; and
Whereas the thoughts and prayers of the Congress and the
Nation remain with the families of Spann and all the sol-
diers fighting to ensure the Nation’s freedom and safety:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors Johnny Micheal Spann, a para-
military officer in the Central Intelligence Agency,
who was the first American killed in combat during
the war against terrorism in Afghanistan, and recog-
nizes him for his bravery and sacrifice;
(2) extends its deepest sympathies to the family
of this brave hero; and
•HCON 281 EH
(3) pledges its continued support for the men
and women who risk their lives every day to ensure
the safety of all United States citizens.
Passed the House of Representatives December 11,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 281
Honoring the ultimate sacrifice made by Johnny Micheal Spann, the first
American killed in combat during the war against terrorism in Afghani-
stan, and pledging continued support for members of the Armed Forces.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 4, 2001
Mr. ADERHOLT (for himself, Mr. GOSS, Mr. WOLF, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. BACH-
US, Mr. CALLAHAN, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. HILLIARD, and Mr.
RILEY) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select)
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the ultimate sacrifice made by Johnny Micheal
Spann, the first American killed in combat during the
war against terrorism in Afghanistan, and pledging con-
tinued support for members of the Armed Forces.
Whereas as part of the war against terrorism, United States
military personnel and agents from the Central Intel-
ligence Agency were involved in combat with Taliban
forces during a prison uprising in Mazar-e Sharif, Af-
ghanistan, on Sunday, November 25, 2001;
Whereas Johnny Micheal Spann, age 32, an officer in the
Central Intelligence Agency, was inside the prison for-
tress interviewing Taliban prisoners when the uprising
began;
•HCON 281 IH
Whereas Spann was killed in this rebellion and is the first
American known to be killed in combat in Afghanistan
during this war;
Whereas Spann is the 79th employee of the Central Intel-
ligence Agency killed in the line of duty;
Whereas the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency,
George J. Tenet, hailed Spann as an American hero and
will soon memorialize him on a wall of honor;
Whereas Spann, a former Captain in the Marine Corps, is
survived by his wife, Shannon, and 3 young children; and
Whereas the thoughts and prayers of the Congress and the
Nation remain with the families of Spann and all the sol-
diers fighting to ensure the Nation’s freedom and safety:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors Johnny Micheal Spann, a para-
military officer in the Central Intelligence Agency,
who was the first American killed in combat during
the war against terrorism in Afghanistan, and recog-
nizes him for his bravery and sacrifice;
(2) extends its deepest sympathies to the family
of this brave hero; and
(3) pledges its continued support for the men
and women who risk their lives every day to ensure
the safety of all United States citizens.
Æ