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spector General of the National Intelligence Authority 
during the immediately preceding six-month periods end-
ing December 31 (of the preceding year) and June 30, 
respectively. 
(B) Each report under this paragraph shall include, 
at a minimum, the following: 
(i) A list of the title or subject of each inves-
tigation, inspection, or audit conducted during the 
period covered by such report. 
(ii) A description of significant problems, 
abuses, and deficiencies relating to the administra-
tion of programs and operations of the National In-
telligence Authority identified by the Inspector Gen-
eral during the period covered by such report. 
(iii) A description of the recommendations for 
corrective action made by the Inspector General dur-
ing the period covered by such report with respect 
to significant problems, abuses, or deficiencies iden-
tified in clause (ii). 
(iv) A statement whether or not corrective ac-
tion has been completed on each significant rec-
ommendation described in previous semiannual re-
ports, and, in a case where corrective action has 
been completed, a description of such corrective ac-
tion.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 260
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas it is important that the Nation provide proper re-
spect and fitting recognition to deceased veterans;
Whereas members of the uniformed services of the United
States make significant contributions to the general wel-
fare of the United States;
Whereas the furnishing of an honor guard at the interment
or memorialization of a deceased veteran shows the prop-
•HCON 260 EH
er respect to those who have passed away after serving
their country;
Whereas the family of a deceased veteran may request an
honor guard service and deserves the comfort of knowing
that a respectful service will take place; and
Whereas currently there are many demands placed on active
duty units across the country and there are not enough
active duty honor guard units available to perform these
important services: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress hereby recognizes and honors
the service of those outside the active components of the
Armed Forces who volunteer their time to participate in
funeral honor guards at the interment or memorialization
of deceased veterans of the uniformed services of the
United States at national cemeteries across the country,
as exemplified by the proud work performed by the mem-
bers of numerous patriotic organizations across the United
States.
Passed the House of Representatives June 14, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 260
Recognizing and honoring the service of those who volunteer their time to 
participate in funeral honor guards at the interment or memorialization 
of deceased veterans of the uniformed services of the United States 
at national cemeteries across the country. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mrs. BONO (for herself, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mr. SHAD-
EGG, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. WAMP, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. 
BROWN of South Carolina) submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the service of those who volunteer 
their time to participate in funeral honor guards at the 
interment or memorialization of deceased veterans of the 
uniformed services of the United States at national ceme-
teries across the country.
Whereas it is important that the Nation provide proper re-
spect and fitting recognition to deceased veterans; 
Whereas members of the uniformed services of the United 
States make significant contributions to the general wel-
fare of the United States; 
Whereas the furnishing of an honor guard at the interment 
or memorialization of a deceased veteran shows the prop-
•HCON 260 IH 
er respect to those who have passed away after serving 
their country; 
Whereas the family of a deceased veteran may request an 
honor guard service and deserves the comfort of knowing 
that a respectful service will take place; and 
Whereas currently there are many demands placed on active 
duty units across the country and there are not enough 
active duty honor guard units available to perform these 
important services: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress hereby recognizes and honors 
the service of those outside the active components of the 
Armed Forces who volunteer their time to participate in 
funeral honor guards at the interment or memorialization 
of deceased veterans of the uniformed services of the 
United States at national cemeteries across the country, 
as exemplified by the proud work performed by the mem-
bers of numerous patriotic organizations across the United 
States.
Æ
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 260 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JUNE 15, 2004 
Received and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the service of those who volunteer 
their time to participate in funeral honor guards at the 
interment or memorialization of deceased veterans of the 
uniformed services of the United States at national ceme-
teries across the country. 
Whereas it is important that the Nation provide proper re-
spect and fitting recognition to deceased veterans; 
Whereas members of the uniformed services of the United 
States make significant contributions to the general wel-
fare of the United States; 
Whereas the furnishing of an honor guard at the interment 
or memorialization of a deceased veteran shows the
HCON 260 RFS 
proper respect to those who have passed away after serv-
ing their country; 
Whereas the family of a deceased veteran may request an 
honor guard service and deserves the comfort of knowing 
that a respectful service will take place; and 
Whereas currently there are many demands placed on active 
duty units across the country and there are not enough 
active duty honor guard units available to perform these 
important services: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress hereby recognizes and honors 
the service of those outside the active components of the 
Armed Forces who volunteer their time to participate in 
funeral honor guards at the interment or memorialization 
of deceased veterans of the uniformed services of the 
United States at national cemeteries across the country, 
as exemplified by the proud work performed by the mem-
bers of numerous patriotic organizations across the United 
States. 
Passed the House of Representatives June 14, 2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 265
Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury 
and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. STRICK-
LAND, 
Mr. 
KENNEDY
of 
Rhode 
Island, 
Mr. 
MCNULTY, 
Mrs. 
CHRISTENSEN, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. ROSS, Mr. WAMP, 
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl-
vania, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. GOODE, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. 
PALLONE, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BERRY, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. 
SPRATT, and Mr. PAYNE) submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of Trau-
matic Brain Injury and support for the designation of 
a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Whereas Traumatic Brain Injury is the leading cause of 
death and disability among children and young adults in 
the United States; 
Whereas at least 5.3 million Americans currently live with 
permanent disabilities resulting from a Traumatic Brain 
Injury; 
Whereas at least 1.5 million Americans sustain a Traumatic 
Brain Injury each year;
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 262
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of
the National Anthem ‘‘SingAmerica’’ project.
•HCON 267 IH 
(4) encourages the Government of the United 
Kingdom to appoint an independent judicial body to 
conduct a full and impartial inquiry into this matter 
and to promptly prosecute those individuals who are 
responsible for having committed this atrocious 
crime.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 262
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the National Anthem 
‘‘SingAmerica’’ project. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia (for himself and Mr. RUPPERSBERGER) submitted 
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the 
National Anthem ‘‘SingAmerica’’ project.
Whereas the performance and singing of traditional, patriotic 
music has served as a vital instrument for the recruit-
ment and retention of members of the armed forces of 
the United States, has been a catalyst for the develop-
ment of public support for a common defense policy, and 
has united Americans of all backgrounds throughout the 
history of the United States as an inspirational expres-
sion of the national purpose of freedom; 
Whereas the national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, 
holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the 
American people as a symbol of national unity, resolve,
•HCON 262 IH 
and willingness to sacrifice in order to preserve the na-
tion’s sacred heritage of freedom; 
Whereas the members of the MENC: the National Associa-
tion for Music Education, the officers of the Smithsonian 
Institution, and the members of the American Sports-
casters Association have joined in the National Anthem 
‘‘SingAmerica’’ project to restore the original Star Span-
gled Banner flag and to renew national awareness of the 
patriotic musical traditions of the United States; and 
Whereas this dynamic national initiative promises to invig-
orate and inspire the American people to have a greater 
appreciation of their patriotic musical heritage and the 
preeminent role that heritage has in promoting national 
defense efforts, motivating public and military service, in-
fusing national pride, encouraging good citizenship prac-
tices, and teaching American history: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress— 
(1) commends the MENC: The National Asso-
ciation for Music Education, the Smithsonian Insti-
tution, the American Sportscasters Association, and 
all 
those 
involved 
in 
the 
National 
Anthem 
‘‘SingAmerica’’ project for their initiative to promote 
national awareness of the patriotic musical heritage 
of the United States; and
•HCON 262 IH 
(2) urges all Americans to assist, enjoy, and 
participate in the National Anthem ‘‘SingAmerica’’ 
project.
Æ
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 262
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 5, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the 
National Anthem ‘‘SingAmerica’’ project.
Whereas the performance and singing of traditional, patriotic 
music has served as a vital instrument for the recruit-
ment and retention of members of the armed forces of 
the United States, has been a catalyst for the develop-
ment of public support for a common defense policy, and 
has united Americans of all backgrounds throughout the 
history of the United States as an inspirational expres-
sion of the national purpose of freedom;
HCON 262 RFS 
Whereas the national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner, 
holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the 
American people as a symbol of national unity, resolve, 
and willingness to sacrifice in order to preserve the na-
tion’s sacred heritage of freedom; 
Whereas the members of the MENC: the National Associa-
tion for Music Education, the officers of the Smithsonian 
Institution, and the members of the American Sports-
casters Association have joined in the National Anthem 
‘‘SingAmerica’’ project to restore the original Star Span-
gled Banner flag and to renew national awareness of the 
patriotic musical traditions of the United States; and 
Whereas this dynamic national initiative promises to invig-
orate and inspire the American people to have a greater 
appreciation of their patriotic musical heritage and the 
preeminent role that heritage has in promoting national 
defense efforts, motivating public and military service, in-
fusing national pride, encouraging good citizenship prac-
tices, and teaching American history: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress— 
(1) commends the MENC: The National Asso-
ciation for Music Education, the Smithsonian Insti-
tution, the American Sportscasters Association, and 
all 
those 
involved 
in 
the 
National 
Anthem 
‘‘SingAmerica’’ project for their initiative to promote 
national awareness of the patriotic musical heritage 
of the United States; and
HCON 262 RFS 
(2) urges all Americans to assist, enjoy, and 
participate in the National Anthem ‘‘SingAmerica’’ 
project.
Passed the House of Representatives November 4, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 263
Calling for an expedited resolution of all existing child custody cases in 
which Saudi Arabian subjects are holding United States citizens who 
are minors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia without regard for United 
States law and calling for the establishment of a permanent treaty 
or other agreement to govern future child custody disputes between 
the two countries. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mr. FOSSELLA (for himself and Mr. BURTON of Indiana) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Calling for an expedited resolution of all existing child cus-
tody cases in which Saudi Arabian subjects are holding 
United States citizens who are minors in the Kingdom 
of Saudi Arabia without regard for United States law 
and calling for the establishment of a permanent treaty 
or other agreement to govern future child custody dis-
putes between the two countries.
Whereas more than 90 families in the United States have 
been affected by custody disputes in which Saudi Arabian 
subjects are holding United States citizens who are mi-
nors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia without regard for 
United States law;
•HCON 263 IH 
Whereas many United States citizen mothers have been 
awarded custody of their United States citizen children 
by United States courts only to have the children ab-
ducted or held in Saudi Arabia; 
Whereas the lack of a relevant treaty or other agreement be-
tween the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Ara-
bia leaves these mothers without legal recourse; and 
Whereas the lack of legal standing of women in the Kingdom 
of Saudi Arabia also leaves these mothers without legal 
recourse: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) calls for an expedited resolution, including 
through arbitration, of all existing child custody 
cases in which Saudi Arabian subjects are holding 
United States citizens who are minors in the King-
dom of Saudi Arabia without regard for United 
States law; and 
(2) urges the United States Government to seek 
to enter into a permanent treaty or other agreement 
with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to govern future 
child custody disputes between the two countries.
Æ
HR 4916 RDS 
of 2003 and ending on September 30, 2004, for purposes 
of making any estimate under section 9503(d) of the In-
ternal Revenue Code of 1986 of receipts of the Highway 
Trust Fund, the Secretary of the Treasury shall treat—
(1) each expiring provision of paragraphs (1) 
through (4) of section 9503(b) of such Code which 
is related to appropriations or transfers to such 
Fund to have been extended through the end of the 
24-month 
period 
referred 
to 
in 
section 
9503(d)(1)(B) of such Code, and 
(2) with respect to each tax imposed under the 
sections referred to in section 9503(b)(1) of such 
Code, the rate of such tax during the 24-month pe-
riod referred to in section 9503(d)(1)(B) of such 
Code to be the same as the rate of such tax as in 
effect on the date of the enactment of the Surface 
Transportation Extension Act of 2003.
Passed the House of Representatives July 22, 2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
SEC. 5. CLARIFICATION THAT SECTION 1115 AUTHORITY 
DOES NOT PERMIT ELIMINATION OR MODI-
FICATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO 
EPSDT SERVICES. 
Section 1926 of the Social Security Act, as added by 
section 3 and amended by section 4, is amended by adding 
at the end the following: 
‘‘(c) CLARIFICATION THAT SECTION 1115 AUTHOR-
ITY DOES NOT PERMIT ELIMINATION OR MODIFICATION 
OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO EPSDT SERVICES.—
The Secretary may not impose or approve under the au-
thority of section 1115 an elimination or modification of 
the amount, duration, or scope of the services described 
in section 1905(a)(4)(B) (relating to early and periodic 
screening, diagnostic, and treatment services (as defined 
in section 1905(r))) or of the requirements of subpara-
graphs (A) through (C) of section 1902(a)(43).’’. 
SEC. 6. CLARIFICATION THAT SECTION 1115 AUTHORITY 
DOES NOT PERMIT ELIMINATION OR MODI-
FICATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO 
CERTAIN SAFETY-NET SERVICES. 
Section 1926 of the Social Security Act, as added by 
section 3 and amended by sections 4 and 5, is amended 
by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(d) CLARIFICATION THAT SECTION 1115 AUTHOR-
ITY DOES NOT PERMIT ELIMINATION OR MODIFICATION
SEC. 121. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS. 
It is the sense of the Congress that a State welfare-
to-work program should include a mentoring program. 
SEC. 122. EXTENSION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2003. 
Except as otherwise provided in this Act and the 
amendments made by this Act, activities authorized by 
part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, and by section 
1108(b) of the Social Security Act, shall continue through 
September 30, 2003, in the manner authorized, and at 
the level provided, for fiscal year 2002. 
TITLE II—CHILD CARE 
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘Caring for Children 
Act of 2003’’. 
SEC. 202. GOALS. 
(a) GOALS.—Section 658A(b) of the Child Care and 
Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9801 
note) is amended—
(1) in paragraph (3) by striking ‘‘encourage’’ 
and inserting ‘‘assist’’, 
(2) by amending paragraph (4) to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(4) to assist States to provide child care to 
low-income parents;’’, 
(3) by redesignating paragraph (5) as para-
graph (7), and
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 264
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Constantino Brumidi, born in Rome, Italy, on July
26, 1805, landed at New York Harbor on September 18,
1852, as a political exile, making his flight from Italy to
the United States because of his love for liberty;
Whereas Constantino Brumidi’s love for his adopted country
led him to seek citizenship 2 years after his arrival;
•HCON 264 EH
Whereas in 1855, Constantino Brumidi began his artistic
work in the Capitol, and spent more than 25 years of his
life painting, decorating, and beautifying the corridors,
committee rooms, and Rotunda of the Capitol;
Whereas Constantino Brumidi created many magnificent
paintings and decorations, depicting the history, inven-
tions, values, and ideals of the United States, thus en-
hancing the dignity and beauty of the Capitol and inspir-
ing millions of visitors;
Whereas in 1865, Constantino Brumidi painted, in just 11
months, his masterpiece ‘‘The Apotheosis of Washington’’
in the canopy of the eye of the Capitol dome;
Whereas in 1871, Constantino Brumidi created the first trib-
ute to an African-American in the Capitol when he placed
the figure of Crispus Attucks at the center of his paint-
ing of the Boston Massacre;
Whereas in 1877, at the age of 72, Constantino Brumidi
began his last work, the fresco frieze encircling the top
of the Rotunda, and 3 years later fell from a slipped scaf-
folding and was never able to return to work;
Whereas Constantino Brumidi died as a result of this experi-
ence 3 months later in February 1880;
Whereas Constantino Brumidi has been called ‘‘the Michelan-
gelo of the Capitol’’ by historians; and
Whereas the year 2005 marks the 200th anniversary of the
birth of Constantino Brumidi, as well as the 150th anni-
versary of the beginning of his artistic career in the Cap-
itol and the 125th anniversary of his death: Now, there-
fore, be it
•HCON 264 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation commemorating the 200th
anniversary of the birth of Constantino Brumidi and call-
ing upon the people of the United States, State and local
governments, and interested organizations to commemo-
rate this anniversary with appropriate ceremonies, activi-
ties, and programs.
Passed the House of Representatives February 10,
2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 264
Agreed to February 24, 2004
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas Constantino Brumidi, born in Rome, Italy, on July 26,
1805, landed at New York Harbor on September 18, 1852, as
a political exile, making his flight from Italy to the United States
because of his love for liberty;
Whereas Constantino Brumidi’s love for his adopted country led
him to seek citizenship 2 years after his arrival;
Whereas in 1855, Constantino Brumidi began his artistic work
in the Capitol, and spent more than 25 years of his life painting,
decorating, and beautifying the corridors, committee rooms, and
Rotunda of the Capitol;
Whereas Constantino Brumidi created many magnificent paintings
and decorations, depicting the history, inventions, values, and
ideals of the United States, thus enhancing the dignity and beauty
of the Capitol and inspiring millions of visitors;
Whereas in 1865, Constantino Brumidi painted, in just 11 months,
his masterpiece ‘‘The Apotheosis of Washington’’ in the canopy
of the eye of the Capitol dome;
Whereas in 1871, Constantino Brumidi created the first tribute
to an African-American in the Capitol when he placed the figure
of Crispus Attucks at the center of his painting of the Boston
Massacre;
Whereas in 1877, at the age of 72, Constantino Brumidi began
his last work, the fresco frieze encircling the top of the Rotunda,
and 3 years later fell from a slipped scaffolding and was never
able to return to work;
Whereas Constantino Brumidi died as a result of this experience
3 months later in February 1880;
Whereas Constantino Brumidi has been called ‘‘the Michelangelo
of the Capitol’’ by historians; and
Whereas the year 2005 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth
of Constantino Brumidi, as well as the 150th anniversary of
the beginning of his artistic career in the Capitol and the 125th
anniversary of his death: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the President is authorized and requested to issue
a proclamation commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth
of Constantino Brumidi and calling upon the people of the United
States, State and local governments, and interested organizations
H. Con. Res. 264—2
to commemorate this anniversary with appropriate ceremonies,
activities, and programs.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.