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(2) honors the Community of Sant’Egidio for 
promoting, 
negotiating, 
and 
brokering 
peace 
throughout the world, but especially in Africa; 
(3) 
pays 
tribute 
to 
the 
Community 
of 
Sant’Egidio for providing aid to refugees of war and 
natural disasters around the world; 
(4) applauds the Community of Sant’Egidio for 
promoting respect and mutual understanding among 
the different religions of the world; and 
(5) thanks the Community of Sant’Egidio for 
providing the international forum of the 2006 Pray-
er for Peace, thereby assisting in the resolution of 
conflicts in a peaceful manner. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 845 
Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense and the 
Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives not later 
than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, documents 
relating to the termination of the Department of Justice’s Office of 
Professional Responsibility’s investigation of the involvement of Depart-
ment of Justice personnel in the creation and administration of the 
National Security Agency’s warrantless surveillance program, including 
documents relating to Office of Professional Responsibility’s request for 
and denial of security clearances. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 25, 2006 
Mr. HINCHEY (for himself, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, and Ms. 
WOOLSEY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of De-
fense and the Attorney General to transmit to the House 
of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date 
of the adoption of this resolution, documents relating 
to the termination of the Department of Justice’s Office 
of Professional Responsibility’s investigation of the in-
volvement of Department of Justice personnel in the 
creation and administration of the National Security 
Agency’s warrantless surveillance program, including doc-
uments relating to Office of Professional Responsibility’s 
request for and denial of security clearances. 
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Resolved, That— 
(1) the President is requested to transmit to 
the House of Representatives not later than 14 days 
after the date of the adoption of this resolution, all 
documents, including telephone and electronic mail 
records, logs and calendars, personnel records, and 
records of internal discussions in the possession of 
the President relating to the termination of the De-
partment of Justice’s Office of Professional Respon-
sibility’s investigation of the involvement of Depart-
ment of Justice personnel in the creation and ad-
ministration of the National Security Agency 
warrantless surveillance program, including docu-
ments relating to Office of Professional Responsibil-
ity’s request for and denial of security clearances; 
(2) the Secretary of Defense is directed to 
transmit to the House of Representatives, not later 
than such date, all documents, including telephone 
and electronic mail records, logs and calendars, and 
records of internal discussions in the possession of 
the Secretary of Defense, relating to that investiga-
tion’s termination, including documents relating to 
the Office of Professional Responsibility’s request 
for and denial of security clearances; and 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 776 
Supporting the observance of a ‘‘National Day of the American Cowboy’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 25, 2006 
Mr. HEFLEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the observance of a ‘‘National Day of the 
American Cowboy’’. 
Whereas pioneering men and women, recognized as cowboys, 
helped establish the American West; 
Whereas that cowboy spirit continues to infuse this country 
with its solid character, sound family values, and good 
common sense; 
Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, 
compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism; 
Whereas the cowboy loves, lives off of, and depends on the 
land and its creatures, and is an excellent steward, pro-
tecting and enhancing the environment; 
Whereas the cowboy continues to play a significant role in the 
culture and economy of the United States; 
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Whereas approximately 800,000 ranchers are conducting 
business in all 50 States and are contributing to the eco-
nomic well being of nearly every county in the Nation; 
Whereas rodeo is the sixth most-watched sport in the United 
States; 
Whereas membership in rodeo and other organizations en-
compassing the livelihood of a cowboy transcends race 
and sex and spans every generation; 
Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; 
Whereas to recognize the American cowboy is to acknowledge 
the ongoing commitment of the United States to an es-
teemed and enduring code of conduct; 
Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys to their 
communities should be recognized and encouraged; and 
Whereas the fourth Saturday in July has been proposed as 
an annual celebration of the American cowboy: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the observance of a ‘‘National Day 
of the American Cowboy’’; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to celebrate the day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Æ 
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(3) the Attorney General is directed to transmit 
to the House of Representatives, not later than such 
date, all documents, including telephone and elec-
tronic mail records, logs and calendars, records of 
internal discussions, and reports in the possession of 
the Attorney General, relating to that investigation’s 
termination, including documents relating to Office 
of Professional Responsibility’s request for and de-
nial of security clearances. 
Æ 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 568 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3936) to protect consumers 
from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 17, 2005 
Ms. HERSETH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3936) to protect 
consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels 
during energy emergencies, 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. 3936) 
to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and 
other fuels during energy emergencies, and for other pur-
poses. The bill shall be considered as read. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill to final 
passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour 
of debate on the bill equally divided and controlled by the
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chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recom-
mit. 
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 569 
Honoring and praising the work of the United States-China Economic and 
Security Review Commission and restating Congress’ commitment to 
the Commission. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 17, 2005 
Mr. RYAN of Ohio (for himself and Mr. HUNTER) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring and praising the work of the United States-China 
Economic and Security Review Commission and restating 
Congress’ commitment to the Commission. 
Whereas the Commission was created to review the national 
security implications of trade and economic ties between 
the United States and the People’s Republic of China; 
Whereas Congress created the Commission to review the na-
tional security implications of trade and economic ties be-
tween the United States and the People’s Republic of 
China; 
Whereas Congress created the Commission to monitor, inves-
tigate, and to provide recommendations, where appro-
priate, to Congress for legislative and administrative ac-
tion;
•HRES 569 IH 
Whereas the Commission focuses its work on the essential 
topics of proliferation practices, economic reforms and 
United States economic transfers, energy, United States 
capital markets, corporate reporting, regional economic 
and security impacts, United States-China bilateral pro-
grams, WTO compliance, and media control by the Chi-
nese government; and 
Whereas the Commission is composed of 12 bipartisan mem-
bers who serve two-year terms: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the United States-China Economic and Se-
curity Review Commission is to be commended for 
its bipartisan work and its analyses of trends in the 
United States-China relationship that have serious 
implications for the long-term economic and security 
interests of the United States; and 
(2) the Commission and its work should con-
tinue to receive the support of Congress. 
Æ
H. Res. 778
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
April 26, 2006.
Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is 
hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the 
House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE
ON STANDARDS
OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT: 
Mr. Berman (to rank immediately ahead of Mrs. Jones of 
Ohio).
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 56
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 2, 2005.
Whereas on January 9, 2005, the Palestinian people elected
Mahmoud Abbas as the second President of the Pales-
tinian Authority;
Whereas this election has been hailed as free and fair and is
an important and noteworthy step in advancing democ-
racy in the Arab world;
Whereas Israel should be commended for facilitating the Pal-
estinian election proceedings;
Whereas the United States is hopeful that a peaceful resolu-
tion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be achieved;
Whereas the United States is strongly committed to the secu-
rity of Israel and its well-being as a Jewish state; and
Whereas on June 24, 2002, President George W. Bush ex-
pressed his vision of two states living side by side in
peace and security and that vision can only be fully real-
ized when terrorism is defeated, so that a new state may
be created based on the rule of law and respect for
human rights: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the Palestinian people for conducting
a free and fair presidential election on January 9, 2005;
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(2) congratulates the new Palestinian President,
Mahmoud Abbas;
(3) urges the new Palestinian leadership to continue
to advance democratic ideals by reforming the Pales-
tinian political structure, advancing human rights, and
ending corruption;
(4) strongly condemns terrorism and urges Presi-
dent Mahmoud Abbas, who has previously disavowed ter-
rorism, to immediately take steps to dismantle the Pales-
tinian terrorist infrastructure, confiscate unauthorized
weapons, arrest and bring terrorists to justice, consoli-
date and control the many Palestinian security organiza-
tions, and end the incitement to violence and hatred in
the Palestinian media, educational institutions, mosques,
and other institutions;
(5) urges Arab states to take active steps to encour-
age and assist the Palestinian Authority in bringing an
end to terrorism and an end to anti-Israel incitement in
their own media; and
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(6) encourages all interested parties to take advan-
tage of this historic opportunity to remove obstacles to
achieving a lasting peace in the Middle East.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 56 
Commending the Palestinian people for conducting a free and fair presidential 
election on January 9, 2005, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 1, 2005 
Mr. BLUNT (for himself, Mr. HOYER, Mr. PENCE, and Mr. GENE GREEN of 
Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the Palestinian people for conducting a free 
and fair presidential election on January 9, 2005, and 
for other purposes. 
Whereas on January 9, 2005, the Palestinian people elected 
Mahmoud Abbas as the second President of the Pales-
tinian Authority; 
Whereas this election has been hailed as free and fair and is 
an important and noteworthy step in advancing democ-
racy in the Arab world; 
Whereas Israel should be commended for facilitating the Pal-
estinian election proceedings; 
Whereas the United States is hopeful that a peaceful resolu-
tion of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be achieved;
•HRES 56 IH 
Whereas the United States is strongly committed to the secu-
rity of Israel and its well-being as a Jewish state; and 
Whereas on June 24, 2002, President George W. Bush ex-
pressed his vision of two states living side by side in 
peace and security and that vision can only be fully real-
ized when terrorism is defeated, so that a new state may 
be created based on the rule of law and respect for 
human rights: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the Palestinian people for con-
ducting a free and fair presidential election on Janu-
ary 9, 2005; 
(2) congratulates the new Palestinian Presi-
dent, Mahmoud Abbas; 
(3) urges the new Palestinian leadership to con-
tinue to advance democratic ideals by reforming the 
Palestinian political structure, advancing human 
rights, and ending corruption; 
(4) strongly condemns terrorism and urges 
President Mahmoud Abbas, who has previously dis-
avowed terrorism, to immediately take steps to dis-
mantle the Palestinian terrorist infrastructure, con-
fiscate unauthorized weapons, arrest and bring ter-
rorists to justice, consolidate and control the many 
Palestinian security organizations, and end the in-
citement to violence and hatred in the Palestinian
•HRES 56 IH 
media, educational institutions, mosques, and other 
institutions; 
(5) urges Arab states to take active steps to en-
courage and assist the Palestinian Authority in 
bringing an end to terrorism and an end to anti- 
Israel incitement in their own media; and 
(6) encourages all interested parties to take ad-
vantage of this historic opportunity to remove obsta-
cles to achieving a lasting peace in the Middle East. 
Æ
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(A) commends those hospitals, child care 
councils, schools, and other organizations that 
are— 
(i) working to increase awareness of 
the danger of shaking young children; and 
(ii) educating parents and caregivers 
on how they can help protect children from 
injuries caused by abusive shaking; and 
(B) encourages the citizens of the United 
States to— 
(i) remember the victims of Shaken 
Baby Syndrome; and 
(ii) participate in educational pro-
grams to help prevent shaken baby syn-
drome. 
Æ 
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House Calendar No. 204 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 845 
[Report No. 109–528] 
RESOLUTION 
Requesting the President and directing the Sec-
retary of Defense and the Attorney General to 
transmit to the House of Representatives not 
later than 14 days after the date of the adoption 
of this resolution, documents relating to the ter-
mination of the Department of Justice’s Office of 
Professional Responsibility’s investigation of the 
involvement of Department of Justice personnel 
in the creation and administration of the Na-
tional Security Agency’s warrantless surveillance 
program, including documents relating to Office 
of Professional Responsibility’s request for and 
denial of security clearances. 
JUNE 26, 2006 
Reported adversely from the Committee on the Judiciary, 
referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 570 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3925) to provide that a Federal 
public safety position may not be held by any political appointee who 
does not meet certain minimum requirements. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 17, 2005 
Mr. WAXMAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3925) to provide 
that a Federal public safety position may not be held 
by any political appointee who does not meet certain 
minimum requirements. 
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. 3925) 
to provide that a Federal public safety position may not 
be held by any political appointee who does not meet cer-
tain minimum requirements. The bill shall be considered 
as read. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill to final passage without intervening mo-
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tion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minor-
ity member of the Committee on Government Reform; and 
(2) one motion to recommit. 
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 571 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the deployment 
of United States forces in Iraq be terminated immediately. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 18, 2005 
Mr. HUNTER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
NOVEMBER 18, 2005 
The Committee on International Relations discharged; considered and failed 
of adoption 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the deployment of United States forces in Iraq be termi-
nated immediately. 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the deployment of United States forces 
in Iraq be terminated immediately. 
Æ
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to deal with these challenges effectively the United 
States and Europe must strengthen and adapt the 
transatlantic partnership which has served both so 
well; 
(3) agrees that over the past ten years, inter-
national conditions have changed and that the suc-
cesses of the New Transatlantic Agenda of 1995 
should be built upon by renewing the agenda with a 
new political and economic framework for coopera-
tion and a new transatlantic partnership agreement 
which can provide an effective response to our global 
challenges; 
(4) acknowledges that in order to strengthen 
the transatlantic partnership there must be a re-
newed commitment to regular and intensive con-
sultations between the Governments of the United 
States and those of the European Union; and 
(5) joins with the European Parliament in 
agreeing to help strengthen the transatlantic part-
nership by enhancing the dialogue and collaboration 
between the United States Congress and the Euro-
pean Parliament through the framework of the 
Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue. 
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 846 
Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to provide 
to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession 
relating to strategies and plans either designed to cause regime change 
in or for the use of military force against Iran. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 25, 2006 
Ms. LEE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State 
to provide to the House of Representatives certain docu-
ments in their possession relating to strategies and plans 
either designed to cause regime change in or for the 
use of military force against Iran. 
Resolved, That the President is requested and the 
Secretary of State is directed to provide to the House of 
Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of 
the adoption of this resolution, all documents, including 
planning documents, electronic mail records, minutes, 
memoranda, and advisory legal opinions, in the possession 
of the President or the Secretary of State, respectively, 
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relating to strategies, and plans either designed to cause 
regime change in or for the use of military force against 
Iran. 
Æ 
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‘‘SEC. 2145. INTERNATIONAL PANDEMIC INFLUENZA AS-
SISTANCE. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall assist other 
countries in preparation for, and response to, pandemic 
influenza, including possible pandemic avian influenza. 
‘‘(b) INTERNATIONAL SURVEILLANCE.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting 
through the Director of the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, and in collaboration with 
the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the 
World Health Organization and the World Organiza-
tion for Animal Health, shall establish minimum 
standards for surveillance capacity for all countries 
with respect to pandemic influenza, including pos-
sible pandemic avian influenza. 
‘‘(2) ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary and the Sec-
retary of Agriculture shall assist other countries to 
meet the standards established in paragraph (1) 
through— 
‘‘(A) the detail of officers to foreign coun-
tries for the provision of technical assistance or 
training; 
‘‘(B) laboratory testing, including testing 
of specimens for viral isolation or subtype anal-
ysis; 
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H. Res. 572
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
November 18, 2005.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order without intervention of any point of order to con-
sider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 571) expressing 
the sense of the House of Representatives that the deploy-
ment of United States forces in Iraq be terminated imme-
diately. The resolution shall be considered as read. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the resolu-
tion to final adoption without intervening motion except: (1) 
one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the 
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
International Relations; and (2) one motion to recommit 
which may not contain instructions. 
SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution, House Concur-
rent Resolution 308 is hereby adopted. 
Attest:
Clerk.