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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 904 
Commending the Northport American Legion Post 694 located in Northport, 
New York, for raising funds for the Marine and Army combat units 
fighting in the Middle East, enabling them to purchase needed equip-
ment. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 19, 2007 
Mr. ISRAEL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the Northport American Legion Post 694 lo-
cated in Northport, New York, for raising funds for 
the Marine and Army combat units fighting in the Mid-
dle East, enabling them to purchase needed equipment. 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the Northport American Legion 
Post 694 located in Northport, New York, for rais-
ing more than $75,000 for the Marine and Army 
combat units fighting in the Middle East, enabling 
them to purchase welding equipment, ballistic com-
bat goggles, thigh-rig drop pouches, special rifle 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 186 
Honoring the life’s work of Pope John Paul II. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 5, 2005 
Mr. HIGGINS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life’s work of Pope John Paul II. 
Whereas Pope John Paul II was born Karol Jozef Wojtyla 
on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland, and was bap-
tized in the Church of the Presentation of the Blessed 
Virgin Mary; 
Whereas Karol Wojtyla defied the Nazi regime in the pursuit 
of his faith, studying secretly to become a Roman Catho-
lic priest during the German occupation of Poland in 
World War II; 
Whereas on November 1, 1946, Karol Wojtyla was ordained 
a priest and began his formal service to his faith, to God, 
and to his fellow men; 
Whereas during his service to God in Poland, Karol Wojtyla 
defied Communist regimes through the indoctrination 
and proselytization of his faith, serving as Assistant Pas-
tion) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
subsection: 
‘‘(c) MORATORIUM.—This section shall not apply to 
any taxable year beginning in 2007 or 2008.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment 
of this Act. 
SEC. 3. TEMPORARY INCREASE IN CHILD CREDIT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 24 of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to allowance of 
credit) is amended by inserting ‘‘($1,200 in the case of 
the first taxable year beginning in 2008)’’ after ‘‘$1,000’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2007. 
SEC. 4. 2008 STIMULUS CREDIT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 6428 of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 6428. 2008 STIMULUS CREDIT. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an eligible indi-
vidual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax 
imposed by chapter 1 for the taxpayer’s first taxable year 
beginning in 2008 an amount equal to $400 ($800 in the 
case of a joint return). 
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•HRES 186 IH 
tor at the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady in 
Niegowic, then Assistant Pastor of St. Florian’s Church 
in Krakow, then Auxiliary Bishop of Krakow, and then 
Archbishop of Krakow; 
Whereas on June 26, 1967, Karol Wojtyla was elevated to 
the College of Cardinals; 
Whereas on October 16, 1978, Karol Wojtyla was elected the 
264th Pope of the Catholic Church and took the name 
John Paul II; 
Whereas after surviving an attempt on his life on May 13, 
1981, Pope John Paul II beseeched humanity to ‘‘Pray 
for the brother who shot me, whom I have sincerely for-
given,’’ teaching a powerful lesson of absolution that res-
onated with the world’s people; 
Whereas John Paul II was the most traveled Pope in history, 
used his influence to mediate conflicts around the world 
in Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, and the Middle 
East, and established diplomatic relations with more than 
70 nations, including the State of Israel; 
Whereas in his official papal visits to Rome’s main synagogue 
and to the Holy Land, in his outreach to people of other 
faiths through the First World Day of Prayer for Peace, 
and in his outreach to the Jewish community for forgive-
ness for past Christian intolerances, Pope John Paul II 
bridged many of the divisions among our world’s reli-
gions; 
Whereas Pope John Paul II connected with and inspired 
youth throughout his life, often using modern commu-
nication from radio to Internet to spread his message to 
the world’s children;
•HRES 186 IH 
Whereas throughout his time on earth, Pope John Paul II 
fought tyranny, oppression, inequity, and hatred through 
his life’s work of love, acceptance, peace, justice, and 
hope through faith in God; and 
Whereas on April 2, 2005, Pope John Paul II passed away, 
his pontificate having spanned 26 years, 5 months, and 
17 days, having touched countless lives with his exem-
plary leadership and devout faith, and having influenced 
millions of people around the world and here in the 
United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the life’s work of Pope John Paul II; 
(2) extends its deepest sympathy and condo-
lences to the members of the Roman Catholic 
Church; and 
(3) recognizes the significant contributions 
made by Pope John Paul II during his lifetime in 
championing human rights, fighting for universal 
peace, assisting developing nations, promoting just 
economic development, and teaching tolerance of all 
faiths. 
Æ
H. Res. 602
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
December 15, 2005.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order 
to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2830) to amend the 
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the pension funding 
rules, and for other purposes. The bill shall be considered as 
read. In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Com-
mittees on Education and the Workforce and Ways and 
Means now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature 
of a substitute printed in part A of the report of the Com-
mittee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be consid-
ered as adopted. All points of order against the bill, as 
amended, are waived. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage 
without intervening motion except: (1) 90 minutes of debate 
equally divided among and controlled by the chairman and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Education 
and the Workforce and the chairman and ranking minority
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 187 
Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 5, 2005 
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and 
Tolerance. 
Whereas the United States is a pluralistic country comprised 
of different races, genders, ethnic groups, religions, and 
creeds; 
Whereas our Nation, founded on the principles of tolerance, 
diversity, justice, and equality, should affirm these com-
mon values and principles; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should reflect on the 
importance of understanding and tolerance in our plural-
istic country: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That a National Week of Reflection and 
Tolerance should be established encouraging communities 
and institutions around the Nation to engage in events
•HRES 187 IH 
and activities that are reflective, educational, celebratory, 
and healing as they relate to diversity among the people 
of the United States. 
Æ
H. Res. 188
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 6, 2005.
Whereas in 1736 Benjamin Franklin founded the Union Fire
Company, the first volunteer fire company;
Whereas there are more than 1,100,000 firefighters in the
United States;
Whereas approximately 75 percent of all firefighters are vol-
unteers who receive little or no compensation for their he-
roic work;
Whereas career and combination fire departments protect 3
out of 4 Americans;
Whereas there are more than 30,000 fire departments in the
United States;
Whereas approximately 100 firefighters die in the line of duty
each year;
Whereas more than 340 firefighters died responding to the
terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001;
Whereas firefighters respond to more than 24,000,000 calls
during an average year;
Whereas firefighters also provide emergency medical services
and life safety education; and
Whereas it is estimated that on April 7, 2005, more than
2,000 firefighters will attend the 17th Annual National
•HRES 188 EH
Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors and
recognizes the more than 1,100,000 firefighters in the United
States for their contributions to and sacrifice for the Nation.
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 602 EH 
member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one 
motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 2830 pursuant to 
this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous 
question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the 
bill to a time designated by the Speaker. 
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 794 IH 
China in 1997 and as envisioned by the Basic Law of the 
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; 
Whereas despite an unprecedented public protest in Hong 
Kong on July 1, 2003, reminiscent of protests in Beijing 
shortly before June 4, 1989, the Standing Committee of 
the National People’s Congress of China declared on 
April 26, 2004, that universal suffrage would not apply 
to the selection of the Chief Executive in Hong Kong in 
2007 or to the selection of members of the Legislative 
Council in Hong Kong in 2008; 
Whereas the Communist Government of China continues to 
suppress dissent by imprisoning pro-democracy activists, 
journalists, labor union leaders, religious believers, mem-
bers of ethnic minority rights organizations, and other in-
dividuals in China and Tibet who seek to express their 
political or religious views in a peaceful manner; 
Whereas China has transformed the Internet from an engine 
of freedom and knowledge into an instrument of repres-
sion and of propaganda against the United States and its 
own people; 
Whereas the Communist Government of China continues its 
extraordinarily brutal persecution of the peaceful spir-
itual movement of Falun Gong; 
Whereas the Communist Government of China harasses, per-
secutes, disbars, and imprisons lawyers who seek to help 
Chinese citizens vindicate their rights as guaranteed by 
China’s constitution and laws; 
Whereas the Communist Government of China continues its 
barbaric policy of organ harvesting of executed prisoners; 
Whereas the Communist Government of China continues its 
policies of coercive sterilization and forced abortions to 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 188 
Recognizing and honoring firefighters for their many contributions throughout 
the history of the Nation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 5, 2005 
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi (for himself, Mr. COX, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. 
KING of New York, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. TOM DAVIS of 
Virginia, Mr. HOYER, Mr. ANDREWS, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. 
HARMAN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. DICKS, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. MEEK of Florida, 
Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, 
Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. NORTON, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mrs. 
LOWEY, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. PEARCE, 
Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. BURTON 
of Indiana, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. MCNUL-
TY, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. ROHR-
ABACHER, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. MCCAUL of 
Texas, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. JINDAL, Mr. LINDER, Mr. GIB-
BONS, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. NEAL of Massachu-
setts, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. POMBO, 
Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. BERRY, Mr. JEF-
FERSON, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. EHLERS, and Mr. FITZPATRICK of Penn-
sylvania) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring firefighters for their many 
contributions throughout the history of the Nation. 
Whereas in 1736 Benjamin Franklin founded the Union Fire 
Company, the first volunteer fire company;
•HRES 188 IH 
Whereas there are more than 1,100,000 firefighters in the 
United States; 
Whereas approximately 75 percent of all firefighters are vol-
unteers who receive little or no compensation for their he-
roic work; 
Whereas career and combination fire departments protect 3 
out of 4 Americans; 
Whereas there are more than 30,000 fire departments in the 
United States; 
Whereas approximately 100 firefighters die in the line of duty 
each year; 
Whereas more than 340 firefighters died responding to the 
terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001; 
Whereas firefighters respond to more than 24,000,000 calls 
during an average year; 
Whereas firefighters also provide emergency medical services 
and life safety education; and 
Whereas it is estimated that on April 7, 2005, more than 
2,000 firefighters will attend the 17th Annual National 
Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
and recognizes the more than 1,100,000 firefighters in the 
United States for their contributions to and sacrifice for 
the Nation. 
Æ
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 81 
To amend the Federal Education Right to Privacy Act to improve the access 
of the victims of crimes to information concerning the outcome of discipli-
nary proceedings by institutions of higher education. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 4, 2005 
Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
A BILL 
To amend the Federal Education Right to Privacy Act to 
improve the access of the victims of crimes to informa-
tion concerning the outcome of disciplinary proceedings 
by institutions of higher education. 
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 ‘‘David Shick Honesty 
in Campus Justice Act’’.
HR 81 IH 
SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO GENERAL EDUCATION PROVI-
SIONS ACT. 
Section 444(b)(6) of the General Education Provi-
sions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g(b)) is amended by striking 
subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: 
‘‘(6)(A) Nothwithstanding any other provision of this 
section, an institution of postsecondary education shall 
disclose to the alleged victim of any crime of violence (as 
that term is defined in section 16 of title 18), or a nonforc-
ible sex offense, the final results of any disciplinary pro-
ceeding conducted by such institution against a student 
who is the alleged perpetrator of such crime or offense 
with respect to such crime or offense. If the alleged victim 
of such crime or offense is deceased, the next of kin of 
such victim shall be treated as the alleged victim for pur-
poses of this subparagraph.’’. 
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 189 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day ought 
to be established to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 5, 2005 
Mr. SWEENEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
a day ought to be established to bring awareness to 
the issue of missing persons. 
Whereas Wednesday, April 6, 2005, marks the 27th birthday 
of Suzanne Lyall, a University of Albany student, who 
has been missing since March 2, 1998; 
Whereas in 2004, there were 47,890 persons over the age of 
18 reported missing to law enforcement agencies nation-
wide; 
Whereas regardless of age or circumstances, all missing per-
sons have families who need support and guidance to en-
dure the days, months, or years they may spend search-
ing for their missing loved ones; and
•HRES 189 IH 
Whereas it is important to applaud the committed efforts of 
families, law enforcement agencies, and concerned citi-
zens who work to locate missing persons and to prevent 
all forms of victimization: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) a day ought to be established to bring 
awareness to the issue of missing persons; 
(2) the people of the United States should ob-
serve such a day with appropriate programs and ac-
tivities; and 
(3) the people of the United States should sup-
port worthy initiatives and increased efforts to locate 
missing persons. 
Æ
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 820
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reauthorize the State 
Criminal Alien Assistance Program. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 15, 2005
Mr. KING of New York (for himself, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. ISSA, Mr. GARRETT 
of New Jersey, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mrs. MCCARTHY, Ms. LINDA 
T. SA´NCHEZ of California, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. WEINER, Mr. 
BISHOP of New York, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. ETHERIDGE, 
and Mr. OTTER) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to 
reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SCAAP REAUTHORIZED. 
Section 241(i) of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act (8 U.S.C. 1231(i)) is amended—
(1) by amending paragraph (4)(A) to read as 
follows:
‘‘(4)(A) In carrying out paragraph (1), the Sec-
retary of Homeland Security shall give priority to— 
‘‘(i) Federal incarceration of undocu-
mented criminal aliens who have committed ag-
gravated felonies; and 
‘‘(ii) compensating States, and political 
subdivisions of States— 
‘‘(I) located on a border of the United 
States with Canada or Mexico; or 
‘‘(II) having one of the fifth largest 
populations of aliens who are not author-
ized to be present in the United States.’’; 
and 
(2) by amending paragraph (5) to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(5) There are authorized to be appropriated 
$750,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 
2010 to carry out this subsection.’’. 
Æ
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4326 
To amend title 18, United States Code, to make technical corrections to 
the new border tunnels and passages offense. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 6, 2007 
Ms. GIFFORDS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend title 18, United States Code, to make technical 
corrections to the new border tunnels and passages offense. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. OFFENSE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 27 of title 18, United 
States Code, is amended by redesignating section 554 
added by section 551(a) of the Department of Homeland 
Security Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109–295; 
120 Stat. 1389) (relating to border tunnels and passages) 
as section 555. 
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 821
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the requirement for reports 
from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the disposition of cases rec-
ommended to the Secretary for equitable relief due to administrative 
error. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 15, 2005
Mr. MICHAUD (for himself and Mr. EVANS) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the re-
quirement for reports from the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the disposition of cases recommended to the 
Secretary for equitable relief due to administrative error.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 
ON EQUITABLE RELIEF CASES. 
Subsection (c) of section 503 of title 38, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2004’’
in the second sentence and inserting ‘‘December 31, 
2009’’.
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1892
AN ACT
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide
for the acceptance of an affidavit of support from an-
other eligible sponsor if the original sponsor has died
and the Attorney General has determined for humani-
tarian reasons that the original sponsor’s classification
petition should not be revoked.
•HRES 190 ATH 
(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the 
death of His Holiness Pope John Paul II; 
(2) expresses gratitude for the life of Pope 
John Paul II and the innumerable blessings mani-
fested through his service; 
(3) commends the life’s work of Pope John 
Paul II, recognizing his enduring and historic con-
tributions to the causes of freedom, human dignity, 
and peace in the world; 
(4) expresses condolences to the people of Po-
land for the loss of such an inspirational figure in 
Poland’s transformation from a totalitarian regime 
to democratic government; 
(5) extends its heartfelt sympathy to the more 
than one billion Catholics around the world, includ-
ing more than sixty-six million Catholics in the 
United States, who looked to Pope John Paul II as 
Supreme Pontiff; and 
(6) calls upon the people of the United States 
to reflect on the life of Pope John Paul II during 
the worldwide period of remembrance following his 
death. 
SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives 
shall transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the 
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Secretary of State with a request that the Secretary trans-
mit it to the Papal Secretary of State at the Vatican. 
Æ 
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•HRES 850 EH 
report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the 
time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by 
the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to 
amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division 
of the question in the House or in the Committee of the 
Whole. All points of order against such amendments are 
waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for 
amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to 
the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
bill and amendments thereto to final passage without inter-
vening motion except one motion to recommit with or without 
instructions.
Attest: 
Clerk.