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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 579
Honoring the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin and ex-
pressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an American 
Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Day should be established. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 25, 2004
Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, 
Mr. LANTOS, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. MEEKS of New 
York, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. 
MCINTYRE, Mr. ISRAEL, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. 
DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. HOYER, Mr. GINGREY, 
Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BELL, Ms. MAJETTE, Mr. 
HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, and Ms. MILLENDER-
MCDONALD) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the American Association of Physicians of Indian 
Origin and expressing the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that an American Association of Physicians 
of Indian Origin Day should be established.
Whereas the American Association of Physicians of Indian 
Origin was established in 1982 and represents the inter-
ests of 38,000 physicians and 12,000 medical students 
and residents; 
Whereas, with almost 100 member organizations across the 
Nation, the American Association of Physicians of Indian
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Origin is the largest Indian American membership orga-
nization and the largest ethnic medical association in the 
United States; 
Whereas the American Association of Physicians of Indian 
Origin is committed to improving access to quality, af-
fordable healthcare and to enhancing awareness and ac-
tion on issues affecting Indian American health; 
Whereas the American Association of Physicians of Indian 
Origin performs charitable work throughout the United 
States and has established free clinics in Illinois, Michi-
gan, New Jersey, and Texas; 
Whereas many members of the American Association of Phy-
sicians of Indian Origin practice medicine in underserved 
rural and inner-city communities across the Nation; 
Whereas the American Association of Physicians of Indian 
Origin Charitable Foundation operates 14 free medical 
clinics in India that serve thousands of patients and is 
active in disaster relief efforts when needed; 
Whereas the American Association of Physicians of Indian 
Origin has taken a leadership role in gathering data on 
diseases that disproportionately affect Indian Americans, 
such 
as 
diabetes, 
coronary 
artery 
disease, 
and 
osteoporosis; 
Whereas the American Association of Physicians of Indian 
Origin has successfully secured $500,000 in Federal 
funding to conduct a study and education program on di-
abetes and coronary artery disease in Indian Americans 
and is continuing to work with the Congress to fund a 
more detailed study and education program in this field 
of research;
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States must be sufficient to support our critical ef-
forts to recruit, retain, and reward quality people in 
Government service; and 
(2) to help achieve this objective, in fiscal year 
2005, compensation for civilian employees of the 
United States should be adjusted at the same time, 
and in the same proportion, as are rates of com-
pensation for members of the uniformed services.
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Whereas the American Association of Physicians of Indian 
Origin publishes a bimonthly AAPI Journal, hosts con-
tinuing medical education programs, hosts an annual na-
tional convention for thousands of its members in a 
major city in the United States, and hosts an annual leg-
islative conference in Washington, DC; and 
Whereas the American Association of Physicians of Indian 
Origin is hosting its annual legislative conference on 
March 30, 2004: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors the American Association of Physi-
cians of Indian Origin for its commitment to improv-
ing access to quality, affordable healthcare and to 
enhancing awareness and action on issues affecting 
Indian American health; and 
(2) expresses its sense that an American Asso-
ciation of Physicians of Indian Origin Day should be 
established.
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H. Res. 57
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 26, 2003.
Whereas the prevalence of runaway and homeless situations
among youth is staggering, with studies suggesting that
between 1,300,000 and 2,800,000 youth live on the
streets of the United States each year;
Whereas running away from home is widespread, with 1 out
of every 7 youth in the United States running away from
home before the age of 18;
Whereas runaway youth most often are youth who have been
expelled from their homes by their families, physically,
sexually, and emotionally abused at home, discharged by
State custodial systems without adequate transition
plans, separated from their parents through death and
divorce, too poor to secure their own basic needs, and in-
eligible or unable to access adequate medical or mental
health resources;
Whereas effective programs supporting runaway youth and
assisting youth and their families in remaining at home
succeed because of partnerships created among families,
community-based human service agencies, law enforce-
ment agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and
businesses;
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Whereas preventing youth from running away from home and
supporting youth in high-risk situations is a family, com-
munity, and national priority;
Whereas the future well-being of the Nation is dependent on
the opportunities provided for youth and families to ac-
quire the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for
youth to develop into safe, healthy, and productive adults;
Whereas the National Network for Youth and its members
advocate on behalf of runaway and homeless youth and
provide an array of community-based supports that ad-
dress their critical needs;
Whereas the National Runaway Switchboard provides crisis
intervention and referrals to reconnect runaway youth to
their families and to link youth to local resources that
provide positive alternatives to running away from home;
and
Whereas the National Network for Youth and National Run-
away Switchboard are co-sponsoring National Runaway
Prevention Month, during the month of November, to in-
crease public awareness of the life circumstances of youth
in high-risk situations and the need for safe, healthy, and
productive alternatives, resources, and supports for
youth, families, and communities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes
and supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Runaway Pre-
vention Month’’.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 57
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Runaway 
Prevention Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. ISRAEL (for himself and Mrs. BIGGERT) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘National 
Runaway Prevention Month’’.
Whereas the prevalence of runaway and homeless situations 
among youth is staggering, with studies suggesting that 
between 1,300,000 and 2,800,000 youth live on the 
streets of the United States each year; 
Whereas running away from home is widespread, with 1 out 
of every 7 youth in the United States running away from 
home before the age of 18; 
Whereas runaway youth most often are youth who have been 
expelled from their homes by their families, physically, 
sexually, and emotionally abused at home, discharged by 
State custodial systems without adequate transition 
plans, separated from their parents through death and 
divorce, too poor to secure their own basic needs, and in-
•HRES 57 IH 
eligible or unable to access adequate medical or mental 
health resources; 
Whereas effective programs supporting runaway youth and 
assisting youth and their families in remaining at home 
succeed because of partnerships created among families, 
community-based human service agencies, law enforce-
ment agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and 
businesses; 
Whereas preventing youth from running away from home and 
supporting youth in high-risk situations is a family, com-
munity, and national priority; 
Whereas the future well-being of the Nation is dependent on 
the opportunities provided for youth and families to ac-
quire the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for 
youth to develop into safe, healthy, and productive adults; 
Whereas the National Network for Youth and its members 
advocate on behalf of runaway and homeless youth and 
provide an array of community-based supports that ad-
dress their critical needs; 
Whereas the National Runaway Switchboard provides crisis 
intervention and referrals to reconnect runaway youth to 
their families and to link youth to local resources that 
provide positive alternatives to running away from home; 
and 
Whereas the National Network for Youth and National Run-
away Switchboard are co-sponsoring National Runaway 
Prevention Month, during the month of November, to in-
crease public awareness of the life circumstances of youth 
in high-risk situations and the need for safe, healthy, and 
productive alternatives, resources, and supports for 
youth, families, and communities: Now, therefore, be it
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 582
Congratulating The Jewish Museum on its 100th anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 29, 2004
Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. 
ISRAEL, Mr. SWEENEY, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. 
SERRANO, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. FROST, Mr. 
MCHUGH, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. CROWLEY, 
Mr. NADLER, and Mr. WEINER) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating The Jewish Museum on its 100th 
anniversary.
Whereas The Jewish Museum was established on January 20, 
1904, when Judge Mayer Sulzberger donated 26 ceremo-
nial art objects to the Jewish Theological Seminary of 
America as the core of a museum collection; 
Whereas The Jewish Museum is the preeminent United 
States institution exploring the intersection of 4,000 
years of art and Jewish culture; 
Whereas 200,000 people visit the Museum each year; 
Whereas in 1939, the imperiled Jewish community of Danzig 
(Gdansk, Poland) sent ritual objects from its synagogues
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Run-
away Prevention Month’’.
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8385 
To require the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness 
to conduct a study on the benefits of licensure reform for the hiring 
of military spouses. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 14, 2022 
Mr. NEGUSE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
A BILL 
To require the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel 
and Readiness to conduct a study on the benefits of 
licensure reform for the hiring of military spouses. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. STUDY ON PORTABILITY OF LICENSURE FOR 
MILITARY SPOUSE HIRING. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to conduct a 
study on the benefits of licensure reform for the hiring 
of military spouses. 
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at least equal in quality and scope to that provided 
to any other employer.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order (except those arising under the Congressional Budg-
et Act of 1974) to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
3966) to amend title 10, United States Code, and the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the ability of 
the Department of Defense to establish and maintain Sen-
ior Reserve Officer Training Corps units at institutions 
of higher education, to improve the ability of students to 
participate in Senior ROTC programs, and to ensure that 
institutions of higher education provide military recruiters 
entry to campuses and access to students that is at least 
equal in quality and scope to that provided to any other 
employer. The bill shall be considered as read for amend-
ment. The amendment in the nature of a substitute rec-
ommended by the Committee on Armed Services now 
printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, 
as amended, to final passage without intervening motion 
except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, as amended, 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Armed Services; 
and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions.
House Calendar No. 162
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 580
[Report No. 108–451] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3966) 
to amend title 10, United States Code, and the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the 
ability of the Department of Defense to establish 
and maintain Senior Reserve Officer Training 
Corps units at institutions of higher education, to 
improve the ability of students to participate in 
Senior ROTC programs, and to ensure that insti-
tutions of higher education provide military re-
cruiters entry to campuses and access to students 
that is at least equal in quality and scope to that 
provided to any other employer. 
MARCH 29, 2004
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 581
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 31, 2004.
Whereas civilian employees and members of the uniformed
services of the United States provide critical services and
protection for our citizens and taxpayers, and make many
other significant contributions to the general welfare of
the Nation;
Whereas the ability of the Federal Government to provide a
competitive salary plays a critical role in its ability to re-
cruit and retain individuals possessing the skills nec-
essary to provide government services effectively and effi-
ciently to the American people;
Whereas the current pay system hampers the ability of the
Federal Government to achieve the goals referred to in
the preceding clause;
Whereas the Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of
1990, commonly referred to as ‘‘FEPCA’’, sought to
achieve comparability between Federal and non-Federal
pay rates through annual pay adjustments based on
changes in private-sector wages and salaries;
Whereas increases in the pay of members of the uniformed
services and of civilian employees of the United States
have not kept pace with increases in the overall pay levels
of workers in the private sector, so that there currently
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exists an estimated 32 percent gap between compensation
levels of Federal civilian employees and those of private
sector workers, and an estimated 5.7 percent gap be-
tween compensation levels of members of the uniformed
services and those of private sector workers; and
Whereas, in almost every year during the past two decades,
there have been equal adjustments in the compensation
of members of the uniformed services and the compensa-
tion of civilian employees of the United States: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that—
(1) compensation for civilian employees and mem-
bers of the uniformed services of the United States must
be sufficient to support our critical efforts to recruit, re-
tain, and reward quality people in Government service;
and
(2) to help achieve this objective, in fiscal year
2005, compensation for civilian employees of the United
States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the
same proportion, as are rates of compensation for mem-
bers of the uniformed services.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 581
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding rates of 
compensation for civilian employees and members of the uniformed serv-
ices of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 29, 2004
Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Mr. HOYER, Mr. MORAN 
of Virginia, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. DAVIS 
of Illinois, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. MCHUGH, Mrs. 
MALONEY, Mr. PLATTS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. YOUNG of 
Alaska, Mr. TURNER of Ohio, Mr. COLE, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. 
MILLER
of 
Florida, 
Mr. 
QUINN, 
Mr. 
GILCHREST, 
and 
Mr. 
RUPPERSBERGER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with-
in the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing rates of compensation for civilian employees and 
members of the uniformed services of the United States.
Whereas civilian employees and members of the uniformed 
services of the United States provide critical services and 
protection for our citizens and taxpayers, and make many 
other significant contributions to the general welfare of 
the Nation;
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Whereas the ability of the Federal Government to provide a 
competitive salary plays a critical role in its ability to re-
cruit and retain individuals possessing the skills nec-
essary to provide government services effectively and effi-
ciently to the American people; 
Whereas the current pay system hampers the ability of the 
Federal Government to achieve the goals referred to in 
the preceding clause; 
Whereas the Federal Employees Pay Comparability Act of 
1990, commonly referred to as ‘‘FEPCA’’, sought to 
achieve comparability between Federal and non-Federal 
pay rates through annual pay adjustments based on 
changes in private-sector wages and salaries; 
Whereas increases in the pay of members of the uniformed 
services and of civilian employees of the United States 
have not kept pace with increases in the overall pay levels 
of workers in the private sector, so that there currently 
exists an estimated 32 percent gap between compensation 
levels of Federal civilian employees and those of private 
sector workers, and an estimated 5.7 percent gap be-
tween compensation levels of members of the uniformed 
services and those of private sector workers; and 
Whereas, in almost every year during the past two decades, 
there have been equal adjustments in the compensation 
of members of the uniformed services and the compensa-
tion of civilian employees of the United States: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) compensation for civilian employees and 
members of the uniformed services of the United
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and homes to New York City for safekeeping and that 
some 350 of these objects, entrusted to the Museum, are 
now incorporated into the collection; 
Whereas in 1944, Frieda Schiff Warburg gave the Seminary 
her family residence at 1109 Fifth Avenue to house the 
Museum, and in 1947, The Jewish Museum inaugurated 
its new home; 
Whereas in 1952, 120 ceremonial objects, looted by the Nazis 
and recovered by the United States military, were pre-
sented to the museum by the Jewish Cultural Recon-
struction Agency; 
Whereas in 1957, the Museum presented a groundbreaking 
contemporary art exhibition, Artists of the New York 
School: Second Generation, featuring works by 23 young 
artists who later became prominent including Helen 
Frankenthaler, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, and 
George Segal; 
Whereas in 1981, the National Jewish Archive of Broad-
casting, with a mission to collect, preserve, and exhibit 
television, cable television, and radio programs related to 
the Jewish experience, was founded at the Museum 
through support from the Charles H. Revson Foundation; 
Whereas in 1993, the Museum reopened in expanded and 
renovated quarters presenting a new permanent exhi-
bition exploring art and Jewish culture from ancient to 
modern times, Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Jour-
ney, and initiating annual December 25th family pro-
gramming; 
Whereas in 2001, an exhibition of paintings from Chagall’s 
early years is presented by the Museum in Marc Chagall: 
Early Works from Russian Collections;
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Whereas throughout 2004, The Jewish Museum will offer the 
public a variety of exhibitions, publications, and pro-
grams for visitors of all ages; and 
Whereas the Museum will publish three centennial books il-
lustrated with works from its collections: a scholarly cata-
logue of its unparalleled collection of Hanukkah lamps; a 
children’s book highlighting art in the collection that illu-
minates 350 years of the Jewish experience in North 
America; and, a new overview of the collection titled 
‘‘Masterworks of The Jewish Museum’’: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends The Jewish Museum in New 
York City for a century of exhibitions and programs 
educating and inspiring people of all backgrounds 
about the art and culture of the Jewish people; 
(2) recognizes that throughout the year, The 
Jewish Museum shall devote special programs for 
adults, schoolchildren, and families on many aspects 
of Jewish culture; and 
(3) continues to acknowledge the vital work of 
The Jewish Museum.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 584
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 548) to amend title 10, United 
States Code, to increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annu-
ity for surviving spouses age 62 and older, to provide for a one-year 
open season under that plan, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 30, 2004
Mr. EDWARDS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 548) to amend 
title 10, United States Code, to increase the minimum 
Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for surviving spouses 
age 62 and older, to provide for a one-year open season 
under that plan, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That immediately upon the adoption of this 
resolution the House shall without intervention of any 
point of order consider in the House the bill (H.R. 548) 
to amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the 
minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for sur-
viving spouses age 62 and older, to provide for a one-year 
open season under that plan, and for other purposes. The
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bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill 
and on any amendment thereto to final passage without 
intervening motion except: 
(1) one hour of debate on the bill equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Armed Serv-
ices; 
(2) an amendment printed in the Congressional 
Record pursuant to clause 8 of rule XVIII, if offered 
by the ranking minority member of the Committee 
on Armed Services or his designee, which shall be in 
order without intervention of any point of order (ex-
cept those arising under clause 7 of rule XVI) or de-
mand for division of the question, shall be consid-
ered as read, and shall be separately debatable for 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the pro-
ponent and an opponent; 
(3) after disposition of that amendment, a fur-
ther amendment in the nature of a substitute print-
ed in the Congressional Record pursuant to clause 8 
of rule XVIII, if offered by the chairman of the 
Committee on Armed Services or his designee, which 
shall be in order without intervention of any point 
of order (except those arising under clause 7 of rule
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XVI), shall be considered as read, and shall be sepa-
rately debatable for one hour equally divided and 
controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and 
(4) one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions.
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