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(e) AMENDMENTS RELATED TO SECTION 410.—Sec-
tion 4050(d)(4)(A) of ERISA is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of clause (i), 
and 
(2) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the fol-
lowing new clauses: 
‘‘(ii) which is not a plan described in 
paragraph (2), (3), (4), (6), (7), (8), (9), 
(10), or (11) of section 4021(b), and 
‘‘(iii) which, was a plan described in 
section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 which includes a trust ex-
empt from tax under section 501(a) of 
such Code, and’’. 
SEC. 105. AMENDMENTS RELATED TO TITLE V. 
(a) AMENDMENT RELATED TO SECTION 501.—Sec-
tion 101(f)(2)(B)(ii) of ERISA is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘for which the latest annual re-
port filed under section 104(a) was filed’’ in sub-
clause (I)(aa) and inserting ‘‘to which the notice re-
lates’’, and 
(2) by striking subclause (II) and inserting the 
following new subclause: 
‘‘(II) in the case of a multiem-
ployer plan, a statement, for the plan 
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(5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means
the Secretary of Agriculture.
SEC. 4. LAND EXCHANGE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—If the County offers to convey to
the United States title to the non-Federal land that is ac-
ceptable to the Secretary, the Secretary and the Secretary
of the Interior shall—
(1) accept the offer; and
(2) on receipt of acceptable title to the non-Fed-
eral land, simultaneously convey to the County, or at
the request of the County, to the Aspen Valley Land
Trust, all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to the Federal land, except as provided
in section 5(d), subject to all valid existing rights and
encumbrances.
(b) TIMING.—It is the intent of Congress that the land
exchange directed by this Act shall be completed not later
than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 5. EXCHANGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(a) EQUAL VALUE EXCHANGE.—The value of the Fed-
eral land and non-Federal land—
(1) shall be equal; or
(2) shall be made equal in accordance with sub-
section (c).
(2) TECHNICAL
AND
CONFORMING
AMEND-
MENT.—Section 2(b) of Public Law 93–100 (12 
U.S.C. 1832(b)) (as added by subsection (a)(2) of 
this section) is amended by striking ‘‘and is not a 
deposit or account described in subsection (a)(2)’’. 
(3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made 
by this subsection shall take effect at the end of the 
2-year period beginning on the date of the enact-
ment of this Act. 
SEC. 3. INTEREST-BEARING TRANSACTION ACCOUNTS AU-
THORIZED. 
(a) REPEAL OF PROHIBITION ON PAYMENT OF IN-
TEREST ON DEMAND DEPOSITS.—
(1) FEDERAL RESERVE ACT.—Section 19(i) of 
the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 371a) is amend-
ed to read as follows: 
‘‘(i) [Repealed]’’. 
(2) HOME OWNERS’ LOAN ACT.—The first sen-
tence of section 5(b)(1)(B) of the Home Owners’ 
Loan Act (12 U.S.C. 1464(b)(1)(B)) is amended by 
striking ‘‘savings association may not—’’ and all 
that follows through ‘‘(ii) permit any’’ and inserting 
‘‘savings association may not permit any’’.
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(b) APPRAISALS.—The value of the Federal land and
non-Federal land shall be determined by the Secretary
through appraisals conducted in accordance with—
(1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Fed-
eral Land Acquisitions;
(2) the Uniform Standards of Professional Ap-
praisal Practice; and
(3) Forest Service appraisal instructions.
(c) EQUALIZATION OF VALUES.—
(1) SURPLUS
OF
NON-FEDERAL
LAND.—If the
final appraised value of the non-Federal land exceeds
the final appraised value of the Federal land, the
County shall donate to the United States the excess
value of the non-Federal land, which shall be consid-
ered to be a donation for all purposes of law.
(2) SURPLUS OF FEDERAL LAND.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—If the final appraised
value of the Federal land exceeds the final ap-
praised value of the non-Federal land, the value
of the Federal land and non-Federal land may,
as the Secretary and the County determine to be
appropriate, be equalized by the County—
(i) making a cash equalization pay-
ment to the Secretary;
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(ii) conveying to the Secretary certain
land located in the County, comprising ap-
proximately 160 acres, as generally depicted
on the map entitled ‘‘Sellar Park Parcel’’
and dated August 2004; or
(iii) using a combination of the meth-
ods described in clauses (i) and (ii).
(B) DISPOSITION AND USE OF PROCEEDS.—
(i) DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.—Any
cash equalization payment received by the
Secretary under clause (i) or (iii) of sub-
paragraph (A) shall be deposited in the
fund established by Public Law 90–171
(commonly known as the ‘‘Sisk Act’’) (16
U.S.C. 484a).
(ii) USE OF PROCEEDS.—Amounts de-
posited under clause (i) shall be available to
the Secretary, without further appropria-
tion, for the acquisition of land or interests
in land in Colorado for addition to the Na-
tional Forest System.
(d) CONDITIONS ON CERTAIN CONVEYANCES.—
(1) CONDITIONS
ON
CONVEYANCE
OF
CRYSTAL
RIVER PARCEL.—
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(A) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of the
conveyance of the parcel of Federal land de-
scribed in section 3(3)(C) to the County, the
County shall agree to—
(i) provide for public access to the par-
cel; and
(ii) require that the parcel shall be
used only for recreational, fish and wildlife
conservation, and public open space pur-
poses.
(B) REVERSION.—At the option of the Sec-
retary of the Interior, the parcel of land de-
scribed in section 3(3)(C) shall revert to the
United States if the parcel is used for a purpose
other than a purpose described in subparagraph
(A)(ii).
(2) CONDITIONS ON CONVEYANCE OF WILDWOOD
PARCEL.—In the deed of conveyance for the parcel of
Federal land described in section 3(3)(A) to the Coun-
ty, the Secretary shall, as determined to be appro-
priate by the Secretary, in consultation with the
County, reserve to the United States a permanent
easement for the location, construction, and public use
of the East of Aspen Trail.
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SEC. 6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
(a) INCORPORATION, MANAGEMENT, AND STATUS OF
ACQUIRED LAND.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Land acquired by the Sec-
retary under this Act shall become part of the White
River National Forest.
(2) MANAGEMENT.—On acquisition, land ac-
quired by the Secretary under this Act shall be ad-
ministered in accordance with the laws (including
rules and regulations) generally applicable to the Na-
tional Forest System.
(3) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND.—
For purposes of section 7 of the Land and Water Con-
servation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l–9), the
boundaries of the White River National Forest shall
be deemed to be the boundaries of the White River Na-
tional Forest as of January 1, 1965.
(b) REVOCATION OF ORDERS AND WITHDRAWAL.—
(1) REVOCATION OF ORDERS.—Any public orders
withdrawing any of the Federal land from appropria-
tion or disposal under the public land laws are re-
voked to the extent necessary to permit disposal of the
Federal land.
(2) WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND.—On the
date of enactment of this Act, if not already with-
drawn or segregated from entry and appropriation
(3) FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT.—Sec-
tion 18(g) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 
U.S.C. 1828(g)) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(g) [Repealed]’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
subsection (a) shall take effect at the end of the 2-year 
period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 4. PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON RESERVES AT FEDERAL 
RESERVE BANKS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 19(b) of the Federal Re-
serve Act (12 U.S.C. 461(b)) is amended by adding at 
the end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(12) EARNINGS ON RESERVES.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Balances maintained 
at a Federal reserve bank by or on behalf of a 
depository institution may receive earnings to 
be paid by the Federal reserve bank at least 
once each calendar quarter at a rate or rates 
not to exceed the general level of short-term in-
terest rates. 
‘‘(B) REGULATIONS
RELATING
TO
PAY-
MENTS AND DISTRIBUTION.—The Board may 
prescribe regulations concerning—
‘‘(i) the payment of earnings in ac-
cordance with this paragraph;
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under the public land laws (including the mining and
mineral leasing laws) and the Geothermal Steam Act
of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), the Federal land is
withdrawn, subject to valid existing rights, until the
date of the conveyance of the Federal land to the
County.
(3) WITHDRAWAL OF NON-FEDERAL LAND.—On
acquisition of the non-Federal land by the Secretary,
the non-Federal land is permanently withdrawn from
all forms of appropriation and disposal under the
public land laws (including the mining and mineral
leasing laws) and the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970
(30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.).
(c) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS.—The Secretary, the
Secretary of the Interior, and the County may agree to—
(1) minor adjustments to the boundaries of the
parcels of Federal land and non-Federal land; and
(2) modifications or deletions of parcels and
mining claim remnants of Federal land or non-Fed-
eral land to be exchanged on Smuggler Mountain.
Attest:
Secretary.
‘‘(ii) the distribution of such earnings 
to the depository institutions which main-
tain balances at such banks or on whose 
behalf such balances are maintained; and 
‘‘(iii) the responsibilities of depository 
institutions, Federal home loan banks, and 
the National Credit Union Administration 
Central Liquidity Facility with respect to 
the crediting and distribution of earnings 
attributable to balances maintained, in ac-
cordance with subsection (c)(1)(A), in a 
Federal reserve bank by any such entity on 
behalf of depository institutions. 
‘‘(C) 
DEPOSITORY
INSTITUTIONS
DE-
FINED.—For purposes of this paragraph, the 
term ‘depository institution’, in addition to the 
institutions described in paragraph (1)(A), in-
cludes any trust company, corporation orga-
nized under section 25A or having an agree-
ment with the Board under section 25, or any 
branch or agency of a foreign bank (as defined 
in section 1(b) of the International Banking Act 
of 1978).’’. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION FOR PASS THROUGH RESERVES 
FOR MEMBER BANKS.—Section 19(c)(1)(B) of the Fed-
eral Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 461(c)(1)(B)) is amended by 
striking ‘‘which is not a member bank’’. 
(c) CONSUMER BANKING COSTS ASSESSMENT.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Federal Reserve Act 
(12 U.S.C. 221 et seq.) is amended—
(A) by redesignating sections 30 and 31 as 
sections 31 and 32, respectively; and 
(B) by inserting after section 29 the fol-
lowing new section: 
‘‘SEC. 30. SURVEY OF BANK FEES AND SERVICES. 
‘‘(a) ANNUAL SURVEY REQUIRED.—The Board of 
Governors of the Federal Reserve System shall obtain an-
nually a sample, which is representative by type and size 
of the institution (including small institutions) and geo-
graphic location, of the following retail banking services 
and products provided by insured depository institutions 
and insured credit unions (along with related fees and 
minimum balances): 
‘‘(1) Checking and other transaction accounts. 
‘‘(2) Negotiable order of withdrawal and sav-
ings accounts. 
‘‘(3) Automated teller machine transactions. 
‘‘(4) Other electronic transactions.
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1129
AN ACT 
To authorize the exchange of certain land in the State of 
Colorado.
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 ‘‘Pitkin County Land 
Exchange Act of 2005’’. 
SEC. 2. PURPOSE. 
The purpose of this Act is to authorize, direct, expe-
dite, and facilitate the exchange of land between the 
United States, Pitkin County, Colorado, and the Aspen 
Valley Land Trust. 
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) ASPEN VALLEY LAND TRUST.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘Aspen Val-
ley Land Trust’’ means the Aspen Valley Land 
Trust, a nonprofit organization as described in 
section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986. 
(B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘Aspen Val-
ley Land Trust’’ includes any successor, heir, or 
assign of the Aspen Valley Land Trust. 
(2) COUNTY.—The term ‘‘County’’ means 
Pitkin County, a political subdivision of the State of 
Colorado. 
(3) FEDERAL LAND.—The term ‘‘Federal land’’ 
means the land directed for exchange between the 
United States Forest Service, the Bureau of Land
Management, and Pitkin County under this Act that 
is comprised of the following parcels: 
(A) The approximately 5.5 acres of Na-
tional Forest System land located in the Coun-
ty, as generally depicted on the map entitled 
‘‘Ryan Land Exchange-Wildwood Parcel Con-
veyance to Pitkin County’’ and dated August 
2004. 
(B) The 12 parcels of National Forest Sys-
tem land located in the County totaling ap-
proximately 5.92 acres, as generally depicted on 
the map entitled ‘‘Ryan Land Exchange-Smug-
gler Mountain Patent Remnants Conveyance to 
Pitkin County’’ and dated August 2004. 
(C) The approximately 40 acres of Bureau 
of Land Management land located in the Coun-
ty, as generally depicted on the map entitled 
‘‘Ryan Land Exchange-Crystal River Parcel 
Conveyance to Pitkin County’’ and dated Au-
gust 2004. 
(4) NON-FEDERAL LAND.—The term ‘‘non-Fed-
eral land’’ means the land directed for exchange be-
tween Pitkin County and the United States Forest 
Service under this Act that is comprised of the fol-
lowing parcels:
(A) The approximately 35 acres of non-
Federal land in the County, as generally de-
picted on the map entitled ‘‘Ryan Land Ex-
change-Ryan Property Conveyance to Forest 
Service’’ and dated August 2004. 
(B) The approximately 18.2 acres of non-
Federal land located on Smuggler Mountain in 
the County, as generally depicted on the map 
entitled 
‘‘Ryan 
Land 
Exchange-Smuggler 
Mountain-Grand Turk and Pontiac Claims Con-
veyance to Forest Service’’. 
(5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of Agriculture. 
SEC. 4. LAND EXCHANGE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—If the County offers to convey to 
the United States title to the non-Federal land that is ac-
ceptable to the Secretary, the Secretary and the Secretary 
of the Interior shall—
(1) accept the offer; and 
(2) on receipt of acceptable title to the non-
Federal land, simultaneously convey to the County, 
or at the request of the County, to the Aspen Valley 
Land Trust, all right, title, and interest of the 
United States in and to the Federal land, subject to 
all valid existing rights and encumbrances.
(b) TIMING.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), it is the intent of Congress that the land 
exchange directed by this Act shall be completed not 
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this 
Act. 
(2) EXCEPTION.—The Secretary, the Secretary 
of the Interior, and the County may agree to extend 
the deadline specified in paragraph (1). 
SEC. 5. EXCHANGE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 
(a) EQUAL VALUE EXCHANGE.—The value of the 
Federal land and non-Federal land directed to be ex-
changed under this Act—
(1) shall be equal; or 
(2) shall be made equal in accordance with sub-
section (c). 
(b) APPRAISALS.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The value of the Federal 
land and non-Federal land shall be determined by 
the Secretary through appraisals conducted in ac-
cordance with—
(A) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for 
Federal Land Acquisitions; 
(B) the Uniform Standards of Professional 
Appraisal Practice; and
109TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 26
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their bravery in
fighting for our freedom in World War II, and
for their contribution in creating an integrated
United States Air Force.
109TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 26
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the United States is currently combating terrorism
around the world and is highly dependent on the global
reach and presence provided by the Air Force;
Whereas these operations require the highest skill and devo-
tion to duty from all Air Force personnel involved;
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Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen proved that such skill and de-
votion, and not skin color, are the determining factors in
aviation;
Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen served honorably in the Sec-
ond World War struggle against global fascism; and
Whereas the example of the Tuskegee Airmen has encouraged
millions of Americans of every race to pursue careers in
air and space technology: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the
United States Air Force should continue to honor and
learn from the example provided by the Tuskegee Airmen
as it faces the challenges of the 21st century and the war
on terror.
Passed the House of Representatives February 9,
2005.
Attest:
Clerk.
(C) Forest Service appraisal instructions. 
(2) VALUE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND.—In 
conducting the appraisal of the parcel of Federal 
land described in section 3(3)(C), the appraiser shall 
not consider the easement required for that parcel 
under subsection (d)(1) for purposes of determining 
the value of that parcel. 
(c) EQUALIZATION OF VALUES.—
(1) SURPLUS OF NON-FEDERAL LAND.—If the 
final appraised value of the non-Federal land ex-
ceeds the final appraised value of the Federal land, 
the County shall donate to the United States the ex-
cess value of the non-Federal land, which shall be 
considered to be a donation for all purposes of law. 
(2) SURPLUS OF FEDERAL LAND.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—If the final appraised 
value of the Federal land exceeds the final ap-
praised value of the non-Federal land, the value 
of the Federal land and non-Federal land may 
be equalized by the County—
(i) making a cash equalization pay-
ment to the Secretary; 
(ii) conveying to the Secretary certain 
land located in the County, comprising ap-
proximately 160 acres, as generally de-
picted on the map entitled ‘‘Sellar Park 
Parcel’’ and dated August 2004; or 
(iii) using a combination of the meth-
ods described in clauses (i) and (ii), as the 
Secretary and the County determine to be 
appropriate. 
(B) DISPOSITION
AND
USE
OF
PRO-
CEEDS.—
(i) DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS.—Any 
cash equalization payment received by the 
Secretary under subparagraph (A)(i) shall 
be deposited in the fund established by 
Public Law 90–171 (commonly known as 
the ‘‘Sisk Act’’) (16 U.S.C. 484a). 
(ii) USE OF PROCEEDS.—Amounts de-
posited under clause (i) shall be available 
to the Secretary, without further appro-
priation, for the acquisition of land or in-
terests in lands in Colorado for addition to 
the National Forest System. 
(d) CONDITIONS ON CERTAIN CONVEYANCES.—
(1) CONDITIONS ON CONVEYANCE OF CRYSTAL 
RIVER PARCEL.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the 
Interior shall not convey to the County the par-
‘‘(b) MINIMUM SURVEY REQUIREMENT.—The annual 
survey described in subsection (a) shall meet the following 
minimum requirements: 
‘‘(1) CHECKING AND OTHER TRANSACTION AC-
COUNTS.—Data on checking and transaction ac-
counts shall include, at a minimum, the following: 
‘‘(A) Monthly and annual fees and min-
imum balances to avoid such fees. 
‘‘(B) Minimum opening balances. 
‘‘(C) Check processing fees. 
‘‘(D) Check printing fees. 
‘‘(E) Balance inquiry fees. 
‘‘(F) Fees imposed for using a teller or 
other institution employee. 
‘‘(G) Stop payment order fees. 
‘‘(H) Nonsufficient fund fees. 
‘‘(I) Overdraft fees. 
‘‘(J) Fees imposed in connection with 
bounced-check protection and overdraft protec-
tion programs. 
‘‘(K) Deposit items returned fees. 
‘‘(L) Availability of no-cost or low-cost ac-
counts for consumers who maintain low bal-
ances.
H. Con. Res. 26
Agreed to May 10, 2005
One Hundred Ninth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the fourth day of January, two thousand and five
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas the United States is currently combating terrorism around
the world and is highly dependent on the global reach and pres-
ence provided by the Air Force;
Whereas these operations require the highest skill and devotion
to duty from all Air Force personnel involved;
Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen proved that such skill and devotion,
and not skin color, are the determining factors in aviation;
Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen served honorably in the Second
World War struggle against global fascism; and
Whereas the example of the Tuskegee Airmen has encouraged mil-
lions of Americans of every race to pursue careers in air and
space technology: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That it is the sense of Congress that the United States
Air Force should continue to honor and learn from the example
provided by the Tuskegee Airmen as it faces the challenges of
the 21st century and the war on terror.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
‘‘(2) NEGOTIABLE ORDER OF WITHDRAWAL AC-
COUNTS AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.—Data on nego-
tiable order of withdrawal accounts and savings ac-
counts shall include, at a minimum, the following: 
‘‘(A) Monthly and annual fees and min-
imum balances to avoid such fees. 
‘‘(B) Minimum opening balances. 
‘‘(C) Rate at which interest is paid to con-
sumers. 
‘‘(D) Check processing fees for negotiable 
order of withdrawal accounts. 
‘‘(E) Fees imposed for using a teller or 
other institution employee. 
‘‘(F) Availability of no-cost or low-cost ac-
counts for consumers who maintain low bal-
ances. 
‘‘(3) AUTOMATED
TELLER
TRANSACTIONS.—
Data on automated teller machine transactions shall 
include, at a minimum, the following: 
‘‘(A) Monthly and annual fees. 
‘‘(B) Card fees. 
‘‘(C) Fees charged to customers for with-
drawals, deposits, and balance inquiries through 
institution-owned machines.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 26 
Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their bravery in fighting for our freedom 
in World War II, and for their contribution in creating an integrated 
United States Air Force. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 25, 2005 
Mr. ROGERS of Alabama (for himself, Mr. TURNER, Mr. BONNER, Mr. 
CRAMER, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. 
BACHUS, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. 
PAYNE, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. OWENS, Mr. 
DUNCAN, Mr. COX, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. SIMMONS, Mrs. MCCARTHY, 
Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. SCOTT of 
Georgia, Mr. FORTUN˜O, and Mr. SCHWARZ of Michigan) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Armed Services 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their bravery in fighting 
for our freedom in World War II, and for their contribu-
tion in creating an integrated United States Air Force. 
Whereas the United States is currently combating terrorism 
around the world and is highly dependent on the global 
reach and presence provided by the Air Force; 
Whereas these operations require the highest skill and devo-
tion to duty from all Air Force personnel involved;
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Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen proved that such skill and de-
votion, and not skin color, are the determining factors in 
aviation; 
Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen served honorably in the Sec-
ond World War struggle against global fascism; and 
Whereas the example of the Tuskegee Airmen has encouraged 
millions of Americans of every race to pursue careers in 
air and space technology: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the 
United States Air Force should continue to honor and 
learn from the example provided by the Tuskegee Airmen 
as it faces the challenges of the 21st century and the war 
on terror. 
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1129
AN ACT 
To authorize the exchange of certain land in the 
State of Colorado.