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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2593 
To encourage more vigorous investigation and prosecution, under section 
2339B of title 18, United States Code, of drug crimes committed to 
provide material support to terrorist organizations. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 24, 2005 
Mr. HYDE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To encourage more vigorous investigation and prosecution, 
under section 2339B of title 18, United States Code, 
of drug crimes committed to provide material support 
to terrorist organizations. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Narco-Terrorism En-
forcement Act of 2005’’.
SEC. 2. INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF DRUG 
CRIMES COMMITTED TO PROVIDE MATERIAL 
SUPPORT TO TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS. 
The Attorney General, through the Administrator of 
the Drug Enforcement Administration and other appro-
priate means, is authorized and encouraged to investigate 
foreign production and trafficking in illicit narcotics and 
other controlled substances from which the illicit proceeds 
help support or sustain foreign terrorist organizations, 
and to prosecute these offenses under section 2339B of 
title 18, United States Code, whether or not the illicit nar-
cotics or other substances are ever intended for, or enter, 
the United States. 
SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF PENALTIES FOR PROVIDING MA-
TERIAL SUPPORT TO TERRORISTS AND TER-
RORIST ORGANIZATIONS. 
Sections 2339A(a) and 2339B(a)(1) of title 18, 
United States Code, are each amended by striking ‘‘fined 
under this title’’ and all that follows through ‘‘or for life.’’ 
and inserting ‘‘subject to a fine under this title and im-
prisoned not less than 5 years or more than 20 years. If 
the provision of material support or resources consisted 
of prohibited drug activity (as defined in section 1010A 
of the Controlled Substances Act) or transfering the pro-
ceeds from such activity or if death results from the of-
fense, then the term of imprisonment shall be any term 
of years not less than 20, or for life.’’. 
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SEC. 5. INCREASED FUNDING FOR RESEARCH AND EDU-
CATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of providing for 
research and educational activities for Lyme and other 
tick-borne diseases, and for carrying out efforts to prevent 
Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, there is authorized 
to be appropriated $20,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 
2006 through 2010. Such authorization is in addition to 
other authorizations of appropriations that are available 
for such purpose. 
(b) STUDY.—Of the amounts appropriated under 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall reserve not more than 
$500,000 for conducting the study under section 4. 
SEC. 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF TICK-BORNE DISEASES ADVI-
SORY COMMITTEE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
establish within the Office of the Secretary an advisory 
committee to be known as the Tick-Borne Diseases Advi-
sory Committee (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Com-
mittee’’). 
(b) DUTIES.—The Committee shall advise the Sec-
retary and the Assistant Secretary for Health regarding 
the manner in which such officials can—
(1) ensure interagency coordination and com-
munication and minimize overlap regarding efforts 
to address tick-borne diseases; 
(2) identify opportunities to coordinate efforts 
with other Federal agencies and private organiza-
tions addressing such diseases; 
(3) ensure interagency coordination and com-
munication with constituency groups; 
(4) ensure that a broad spectrum of scientific 
viewpoints are represented in public health policy de-
cisions and that information disseminated to the 
public and physicians is balanced; and 
(5) advise relevant Federal agencies on prior-
ities. 
(c) MEMBERSHIP.—
(1) APPOINTED MEMBERS.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—From among individ-
uals who are not officers or employees of the 
Federal Government, the Secretary shall ap-
point to the Committee, as voting members, an 
equal number of individuals from each of the 
groups described in clauses (i) through (v), as 
follows: 
(i) Scientific community members rep-
resenting the broad spectrum of viewpoints
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2594 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide capital gains tax 
treatment for certain self-created musical works. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 24, 2005 
Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky (for himself, Mr. TANNER, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. 
COOPER, Mr. JENKINS, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. GORDON, Mr. FORD, Mr. 
FOLEY, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. ROGERS of 
Kentucky, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. 
DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. HALL, Mr. TAYLOR of Mis-
sissippi, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. COBLE, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mrs. BONO, Mr. 
CONYERS, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. HOYER, Mr. BROWN of South 
Carolina, Mr. GOODE, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. CHANDLER, and 
Mr. HERGER) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide 
capital gains tax treatment for certain self-created musi-
cal works. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Songwriters Capital 
Gains Tax Equity Act’’.
SEC. 2. CAPITAL GAINS TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN SELF- 
CREATED MUSICAL WORKS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) of section 1221 of 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to capital 
asset defined) is amended by redesignating paragraph (3) 
as paragraph (4) and by inserting after paragraph (2) the 
following new paragraph: 
‘‘(3) SALE
OR
EXCHANGE
OF
SELF-CREATED 
MUSICAL WORKS.—At the election of the taxpayer, 
paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (a) shall not 
apply with respect to any sale or exchange of musi-
cal compositions or copyrights in musical works by 
a taxpayer described in subsection (a)(3).’’. 
(b) LIMITATION ON CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS.— 
Subparagraph (A) of section 170(e)(1) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ‘‘(deter-
mined without regard to section 1221(b)(3))’’ after ‘‘long- 
term capital gain’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2879
To suspend temporarily the duty on P Tolulene Sulfonyl Chloride. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 14, 2005
Mr. CHABOT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on P Tolulene Sulfonyl 
Chloride.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. P TOLULENE SULFONYL CHLORIDE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading:
‘‘
9902.11.03
Benzenesulfonyl Chloride, 4 
Methyl (CAS No. 98–59–9) 
(provided for in subheading 
2904.10.10) .........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2008
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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V 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2984 
For the relief of Shpetim Daku. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 17, 2005 
Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
For the relief of Shpetim Daku. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR SHPETIM 
DAKU. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) 
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act, Shpetim Daku shall be eligible for issuance of an im-
migrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien 
lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an 
application for issuance of an immigrant visa under sec-
tion 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful 
permanent resident.
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2596 
To suspend temporarily the duty on modified steel leaf spring leaves. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 24, 2005 
Mr. REICHERT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on modified steel leaf spring 
leaves. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. MODIFIED STEEL LEAF SPRING LEAVES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading:
‘‘ 
9902.73.20 
Leaf spring leaves of alloy 
steel of Japan JIS grade 
SUP 10H (SAE6150), each 
measuring from 137 cm to 
163 cm in length and ap-
proximately 10.2 cm in 
width (provided for in sub-
heading 7320.10.60), the 
foregoing designed for multi- 
leaf or taper-leaf construc-
tion units, each leaf weigh-
ing approximately from 41.7 
kg to 89.4 kg, produced 
using a patented modified 
aus-forming process and de-
signed for use in Class 7 
and 8 trucks only .................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2009 
’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 287 
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to assure coverage for legal 
immigrant children and pregnant women under the Medicaid Program 
and the State children’s health insurance program (SCHIP). 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 6, 2005 
Mr. TOWNS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to assure 
coverage for legal immigrant children and pregnant 
women under the Medicaid Program and the State chil-
dren’s health insurance program (SCHIP). 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Legal Immigrant 
Health Restoration Act of 2005’’.
SEC. 2. COVERAGE OF LEGAL IMMIGRANT PREGNANT 
WOMEN AND CHILDREN UNDER THE MED-
ICAID PROGRAM AND SCHIP. 
(a) MEDICAID PROGRAM.— Section 1903(v) of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(v)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(4)(A) 
Notwithstanding 
sections 
401(a), 
402(b), 403, and 421 of the Personal Responsibility 
and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, 
a State plan under this title shall provide (in a plan 
amendment) medical assistance under this title for 
aliens who are lawfully residing in the United States 
(including battered aliens described in section 431(c) 
of such Act) and who are otherwise eligible for such 
assistance, within either of the following eligibility 
categories: 
‘‘(i) 
PREGNANT
WOMEN.—Women 
during pregnancy (and during the 60-day 
period beginning on the last day of the 
pregnancy). 
‘‘(ii) CHILDREN.—Children (as de-
fined under such plan), including optional 
targeted low-income children described in 
section 1905(u)(2)(B). 
‘‘(B) No debt shall accrue under an affi-
davit of support against any sponsor of an alien
within a category of aliens under subparagraph 
(A) on the basis of provision of assistance to 
such category and the cost of such assistance 
shall not be considered as an unreimbursed 
cost.’’. 
(b) SCHIP.—Section 2107(e)(1) of such Act (42 
U.S.C. 1397gg(e)(1)) as amended by section 803 of the 
Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement 
and Protection Act of 2000, as enacted into law by section 
1(a)(6) of Public Law 106–554, is amended by redesig-
nating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraph (D) 
and (E), respectively, and by inserting after subparagraph 
(B) the following new subparagraph: 
‘‘(C) Section 1903(v)(4) (relating to cov-
erage of categories of permanent resident alien 
children).’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall take effect on October 1, 2006, and apply 
to medical assistance and child health assistance furnished 
on or after such date. 
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2597 
To suspend temporarily the duty on suspension system stabilizer bars. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 24, 2005 
Mr. REICHERT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on suspension system 
stabilizer bars. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SUSPENSION SYSTEM STABILIZER BARS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading:
‘‘ 
9902.87.08 
Suspension system stabilizer 
bars of alloy steel of Japan 
JIS grade SCM525S 
(26CrMo4) or SCM435H 
(34CrMo4), each weighing 
approximately 42 kg, com-
prising one rod measuring 
approximately 98.8 cm in 
length at each end of which 
is welded at approximately 
right angles to a rod meas-
uring approximately 51 cm 
in length (provided for in 
subheading 8708.99.70), the 
foregoing designed for use in 
Class 7 and 8 trucks only ....
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2009 
’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2880 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 3,3 Dichlorobenzidine Dihydrochloride. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 14, 2005 
Mr. CHABOT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 3,3 Dichlorobenzidine 
Dihydrochloride. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. 3,3 DICHLOROBENZIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading: 
‘‘ 
9902.11.04 
[1,1′ Biphenyl] – 4,4′ 
Diamino, 3,3′ Dichloro, 
Dihydrochloride (CAS No. 
612–83–9) (provided for in 
subheading 2921.59.80) ......
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2008 
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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(b) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—If Shpetim Daku en-
ters the United States before the filing deadline specified 
in subsection (c), he shall be considered to have entered 
and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be 
eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the en-
actment of this Act. 
(c) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF 
FEES.—Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the ap-
plication for issuance of an immigrant visa or the applica-
tion for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees 
within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(d) REDUCTION OF IMMIGRANT VISA NUMBER.— 
Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent res-
idence to Shpetim Daku, the Secretary of State shall in-
struct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current 
or next following fiscal year, the total number of immi-
grant visas that are made available to natives of the coun-
try of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total 
number of immigrant visas that are made available to na-
tives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 
202(e) of such Act. 
(e) 
DENIAL
OF
PREFERENTIAL
IMMIGRATION 
TREATMENT
FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES.—The natural
parents, brothers, and sisters of Shpetim Daku shall not, 
by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privi-
lege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. 
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2598 
To suspend temporarily the duty on steel leaf spring leaves. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 24, 2005 
Mr. REICHERT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on steel leaf spring leaves. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. STEEL LEAF SPRING LEAVES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading:
‘‘ 
9902.73.21 
Leaf spring leaves of alloy 
steel of grades SAE5160, 
SAE5160H or 
SAE51B60H, each meas-
uring from 132 cm to 163 
cm in length and approxi-
mately 10.2 cm in width 
(provided for in subheading 
7320.10.60), the foregoing 
for multi-leaf or taper-leaf 
construction units, each leaf 
weighing from 40.8 kg to 
113.4 kg and designed for 
use in Class 7 and 8 trucks 
only ......................................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2009 
’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2881
To suspend temporarily the duty on p-Amino Benzamide. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 14, 2005
Mr. CHABOT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on p-Amino Benzamide.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. P-AMINO BENZAMIDE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading:
‘‘
9902.11.05
Benzamide, 4 Amino (CAS 
No. 2835–68–9) (provided 
for in subheading 
2924.29.75) .........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2008
’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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★(Star Print)
In the Senate of the United States, 
June 30, 2005. 
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representa-
tives (H.R. 2985) entitled ‘‘An Act making appropriations for 
the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 
30, 2006, and for other purposes.’’, do pass with the fol-
lowing 
AMENDMENTS: 
Ω1æPage 2, after line 4, insert: 
TITLE I—LEGISLATIVE BRANCH 
APPROPRIATIONS 
SENATE 
EXPENSE ALLOWANCES 
For expense allowances of the Vice President, $20,000; 
the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, $40,000; Majority 
Leader of the Senate, $40,000; Minority Leader of the Sen-
ate, $40,000; Majority Whip of the Senate, $10,000; Minor-
ity Whip of the Senate, $10,000; President Pro Tempore 
emeritus, $15,000; Chairmen of the Majority and Minority
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2882
To suspend temporarily the duty on p-Cloro Aniline. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 14, 2005
Mr. CHABOT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on p-Cloro Aniline.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. P-CLORO ANILINE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading:
‘‘
9902.11.06
Benzamine, 4 Chloro (CAS 
No. 106–47–8) (provided for 
in subheading 2921.42.90) ..
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2008
’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from
Sec. 102. Circuit judges for the circuit courts of appeals. 
Sec. 103. District judges for the district courts. 
Sec. 104. Establishment of article III court in the Virgin Islands. 
Sec. 105. Effective date. 
TITLE II—BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIPS 
Sec. 201. Short title. 
Sec. 202. Authorization for additional bankruptcy judgeships. 
Sec. 203. Temporary bankruptcy judgeships. 
Sec. 204. Conversion of existing temporary bankruptcy judgeships. 
Sec. 205. General provisions. 
Sec. 206. Effective date. 
TITLE III—NINTH CIRCUIT REORGANIZATION 
Sec. 301. Short title. 
Sec. 302. Definitions. 
Sec. 303. Number and composition of circuits. 
Sec. 304. Judgeships. 
Sec. 305. Number of circuit judges. 
Sec. 306. Places of circuit court. 
Sec. 307. Assignment of circuit judges. 
Sec. 308. Election of assignment by senior judges. 
Sec. 309. Seniority of judges. 
Sec. 310. Application to cases. 
Sec. 311. Temporary assignment of circuit judges among circuits. 
Sec. 312. Temporary assignment of district judges among circuits. 
Sec. 313. Administration. 
Sec. 314. Effective date. 
TITLE IV—AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS 
Sec. 401. Authorization of appropriations. 
TITLE I—CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT 
JUDGESHIPS 
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE. 
This title may be cited as the ‘‘Federal Judgeship Act 
of 2005’’. 
SEC. 102. CIRCUIT JUDGES FOR THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF 
APPEALS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The President shall appoint, by 
and with the advice and consent of the Senate—