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House Calendar No. 222 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 770 
[Report No. 108–686] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5025) making appropriations 
for the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and independent 
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 
Mr. REYNOLDS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5025) making 
appropriations for the Departments of Transportation 
and Treasury, and independent agencies for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this 
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of 
rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee 
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 5025) making appropriations for
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the Departments of Transportation and Treasury, and 
independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 
30, 2005, and for other purposes. The first reading of the 
bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against 
consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall 
be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal-
ly divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Appropriations. Dur-
ing consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman 
of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in rec-
ognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an 
amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of 
the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in 
clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be 
considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of 
the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and re-
port the bill to the House with such amendments as may 
have been adopted. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to 
final passage without intervening motion except one mo-
tion to recommit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 222 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 770 
[Report No. 108–686] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5025) 
making appropriations for the Departments of 
Transportation and Treasury, and independent 
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2005, and for other purposes. 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 771
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 15, 2004.
Whereas from World War II to the present, more than
88,000 members of the Untited States Armed Forces re-
main unaccounted for;
Whereas nearly 50,000 former American prisoners of war are
currently living in the United States;
Whereas the United States owes a significant debt of grati-
tude for the sacrifice and hardships endured by former
prisoners of war and missing personnel;
Whereas former prisoners of war continue to serve and in-
spire our nation;
Whereas National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the
six days specified by law as days on which the POW/MIA
flag is to be flown over specified Federal facilities and
national cemeteries, post offices, and military installa-
tions; and
Whereas tens of thousands of American families have loved
ones who are still listed as unaccounted for and daily en-
dure tremendous hardship and emotional suffering: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) recognizes that National POW/MIA Recognition
Day is one of the six days specified by law (pursuant to
section 902 of title 36, United States Code) as a day on
which the POW/MIA flag is to be flown over specified
Federal facilities and national cemeteries, military instal-
lations, and post offices;
(2) extends the gratitude of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Nation to those who have served
their nation in captivity to hostile forces as prisoners of
war;
(3) recognizes and honors the more than 88,000
members of the United States Armed Forces who remain
unaccounted for and their families;
(4) recognizes the untiring efforts of national POW/
MIA organizations to ensuring that America never for-
gets the contribution of the Nation’s prisoners of war
and unaccounted for military personnel; and
(5) calls on all Americans to recognize National
POW/MIA Recognition Day with appropriate remem-
brances, ceremonies, and activities.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 771 
Expressing the thanks of the House of Representatives and the Nation for 
the contributions to freedom made by American POW/MIAs on National 
POW/MIA Recognition Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 
Mr. SIMMONS (for himself, Mr. COLLINS, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. 
EVANS, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. GIBBONS, and Mr. SKELTON) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the thanks of the House of Representatives and 
the Nation for the contributions to freedom made by 
American POW/MIAs on National POW/MIA Recogni-
tion Day. 
Whereas from World War II to the present, more than 
88,000 members of the Untited States Armed Forces re-
main unaccounted for; 
Whereas nearly 50,000 former American prisoners of war are 
currently living in the United States; 
Whereas the United States owes a significant debt of grati-
tude for the sacrifice and hardships endured by former 
prisoners of war and missing personnel;
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Whereas former prisoners of war continue to serve and in-
spire our nation; 
Whereas National POW/MIA Recognition Day is one of the 
six days specified by law as days on which the POW/MIA 
flag is to be flown over specified Federal facilities and 
national cemeteries, post offices, and military installa-
tions; and 
Whereas tens of thousands of American families have loved 
ones who are still listed as unaccounted for and daily en-
dure tremendous hardship and emotional suffering: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that National POW/MIA Rec-
ognition Day is one of the six days specified by law 
(pursuant to section 902 of title 36, United States 
Code) as a day on which the POW/MIA flag is to 
be flown over specified Federal facilities and na-
tional cemeteries, military installations, and post of-
fices; 
(2) extends the gratitude of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Nation to those who have 
served their nation in captivity to hostile forces as 
prisoners of war; 
(3) recognizes and honors the more than 
88,000 members of the United States Armed Forces 
who remain unaccounted for and their families;
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(4) recognizes the untiring efforts of national 
POW/MIA organizations to ensuring that America 
never forgets the contribution of the Nation’s pris-
oners of war and unaccounted for military personnel; 
and 
(5) calls on all Americans to recognize National 
POW/MIA Recognition Day with appropriate re-
membrances, ceremonies, and activities. 
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H. Res. 772
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 22, 2004.
Whereas there are nearly 1.7 million individuals living in
17,000 nursing homes and 1 million individuals living in
46,000 board and care and assisted living facilities in the
United States;
Whereas residents of long-term care facilities, including sen-
ior citizens and individuals living with disabilities, are one
of the Nation’s most valued resources;
Whereas residents of long-term care facilities include the
‘‘Greatest Generation’’ of Americans who protected our
freedoms in World War II and helped rebuild the world
in the postwar years;
Whereas almost 160,000 people younger than 65 years of age
live in the Nation’s nursing homes;
Whereas the Nation should honor and celebrate long-term
care residents, recognize their rich individuality, and re-
affirm their rights as community members and citizens,
including the right to vote;
Whereas the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987
guaranteed important rights, such as the right to privacy,
the right to be treated with dignity, the right to exercise
self-determination, the right to participate in the review
of one’s care plan, the right to be fully informed in ad-
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vance of any changes in treatment, and the right to voice
grievances without discrimination or reprisal;
Whereas long-term care ombudsmen, citizen advocates, facil-
ity staff, and family and resident councils work to edu-
cate and empower residents in the exercise of their
rights;
Whereas the week beginning October 3, 2004, should be cele-
brated as National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights
Week;
Whereas in recognition of National Long-Term Care Resi-
dents’ Rights Week, individuals and groups around the
country will be affirming the importance of quality of
care and quality of life for long-term care residents; and
Whereas National Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Week
originated in 1980, with resolutions introduced by Rep-
resentative Claude Pepper and Senator David Pryor to
designate a Nursing Home Residents Day: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Long-
Term Care Residents’ Rights Week; and
(2) encourages the President to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to ob-
serve that week with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
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ties to demonstrate the importance of long-term care
residents to our everyday lives.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 773 
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4628) to protect consumers 
in managed care plans and other health coverage. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 
Mr. EDWARDS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 4628) to 
protect consumers in managed care plans and other 
health coverage. 
Resolved, That on the next legislative day after the 
adoption of this resolution, immediately after the third 
daily order of business under clause 1 of rule XIV, the 
House shall resolve into the Committee of the Whole on 
the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 
4628) to protect consumers in managed care plans and 
other health coverage. The first reading of the bill shall 
be dispensed with. All points of order against consider-
ation of the bill are waived. General debate shall be con-
fined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally di-
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vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minor-
ity member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Edu-
cation and the Workforce, and one hour equally divided 
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Ways and Means. After gen-
eral debate the bill shall be considered for amendment 
under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered 
as read. If the Committee of the Whole rises and reports 
that it has come to no resolution on the bill, then on the 
next legislative day, immediately after the third daily order 
of business under clause 1 of rule XIV, the House shall 
resolve into the Committee of the Whole for further con-
sideration of the bill. 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 consid-
ered as ordered on the bill thereto to final passage without 
intervening motion except one motion to recommit, with 
or without instructions. 
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H. Res. 774
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 4, 2004.
Whereas in August 2004, the Summer Olympic Games re-
turned to Greece, their ancient birthplace and the land
of the Acropolis, Homer, and Plato, reminding all of the
origin of democracy;
Whereas the people and Government of Greece, through ex-
traordinary diligence, energy, and imagination, hosted a
successful 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens;
Whereas Greece demonstrated an extraordinary ability to ac-
commodate more than 10,000 athletes from 202 coun-
tries, along with hundreds of thousands of spectators,
foreign dignitaries, and journalists, and did so efficiently,
securely, and with hospitality;
Whereas the 2004 Summer Olympic Games hosted by Greece
proudly displayed the ideals of the Olympic movement,
promoting mutual understanding, friendship, and peace
among nations through noble athletic competition;
Whereas close cooperation between Greece and the United
States on several aspects of the Olympic Games, includ-
ing security, was consistent with the longtime friendship
and alliance between two nations that have stood side by
side in defense of a shared commitment to freedom and
democracy for more than 100 years;
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Whereas Greece provided the world with the unique experi-
ence of seeing the Olympics framed by ancient wonders
such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis and the stadium
in Olympia;
Whereas Greece displayed its modern achievements through
extraordinary Olympic venues, world-class infrastructure,
and breathtaking and high-tech opening and closing cere-
monies; and
Whereas following completion of the games, United States
Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth stated
that ‘‘history will record these Games as among the
greatest, if not the greatest, of all time’’: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the people of Greece for the success-
ful completion of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games; and
(2) agrees with United States Olympic Committee
Chairman Peter Ueberroth that ‘‘history will record
these Games as among the greatest, if not the greatest
of all time’’.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 774 
Commending the people and Government of Greece for the successful 
completion of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 
Mr. MEEHAN (for himself, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mrs. MALONEY) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the people and Government of Greece for the 
successful completion of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. 
Whereas in August 2004, the Summer Olympic Games re-
turned to Greece, their ancient birthplace and the land 
of the Acropolis, Homer, and Plato, reminding all of the 
origin of democracy; 
Whereas the people and Government of Greece, through ex-
traordinary diligence, energy, and imagination, hosted a 
successful 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens; 
Whereas Greece demonstrated an extraordinary ability to ac-
commodate more than 10,000 athletes from 202 coun-
tries, along with hundreds of thousands of spectators, 
foreign dignitaries, and journalists, and did so efficiently, 
securely, and with hospitality;
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Whereas the 2004 Summer Olympic Games hosted by Greece 
proudly displayed the ideals of the Olympic movement, 
promoting mutual understanding, friendship, and peace 
among nations through noble athletic competition; 
Whereas close cooperation between Greece and the United 
States on several aspects of the Olympic Games, includ-
ing security, was consistent with the longtime friendship 
and alliance between two nations that have stood side by 
side in defense of a shared commitment to freedom and 
democracy for more than 100 years; 
Whereas Greece provided the world with the unique experi-
ence of seeing the Olympics framed by ancient wonders 
such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis and the stadium 
in Olympia; 
Whereas Greece displayed its modern achievements through 
extraordinary Olympic venues, world-class infrastructure, 
and breathtaking and high-tech opening and closing cere-
monies; and 
Whereas following completion of the games, United States 
Olympic Committee Chairman Peter Ueberroth stated 
that ‘‘history will record these Games as among the 
greatest, if not the greatest, of all time’’: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the people of Greece for the suc-
cessful completion of the 2004 Summer Olympic 
Games; and 
(2) agrees with United States Olympic Com-
mittee Chairman Peter Ueberroth that ‘‘history will
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record these Games as among the greatest, if not 
the greatest of all time’’. 
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estimates and analyses of the cost of the Medicare pre-
scription drug legislation.
Resolved, That (a) the President is requested and the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed, to 
the extent possible, to furnish the House of Representa-
tives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this 
resolution, all documents, including telephone and elec-
tronic mail records, logs and calendars, and records of in-
ternal discussions in the possession of the Secretary of 
Health and Human Resources, the Director of the Office 
of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Office 
of the National Economic Council, respectively, relating 
to the following: 
(1) Any estimates and any analyses made by 
the Department of Health and Human Services or 
the Office of Management and Budget relating to 
the cost of any version of the medicare prescription 
drug legislation. 
(2) Any communications (whether written or 
electronic) relating to such cost estimates or anal-
yses or their release to Members of Congress be-
tween employees within the executive branch. 
(3) Any communications (whether written or 
electronic) relating to such cost estimates or anal-
yses or their release to Members of Congress be-
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casioned by the transfer of the executive power, and (3) 
otherwise to promote orderly transitions in the office of 
President’’ under the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 
(3 U.S.C. 102 note; Public Law 88–277); 
Whereas the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon 
the United States established under title VI of the Intel-
ligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (6 U.S.C. 
101 note; Public Law 107–306) expressly recognized the 
need to ‘‘Improve the Transitions between Administra-
tions’’ in its final report; 
Whereas the Commission specifically recommended that, 
‘‘[s]ince a catastrophic attack could occur with little or 
no notice, we should minimize as much as possible the 
disruption of national security policymaking during the 
change of administrations by accelerating the process for 
national security appointments’’ and that ‘‘the process 
could be improved significantly so transitions can work 
more effectively and allow new officials to assume their 
new responsibilities as quickly as possible’’; 
Whereas the Commission suggested that ‘‘[a] president-elect 
should submit lists of possible candidates for national se-
curity positions to begin obtaining security clearances im-
mediately after the election, so that their background in-
vestigations can be complete before January 20’’, that 
‘‘[a] president-elect should submit the nominations of the 
entire new national security team, through the level of 
under secretary of cabinet departments, not later than 
January 20’’, that ‘‘[t]he Senate, in return, should adopt 
special rules requiring hearings and votes to confirm or 
reject national security nominees within 30 days of their 
submission’’, and that an outgoing Administration should 
work cooperatively with an incoming President to ensure
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a smooth transition, in the interest of national security; 
and 
Whereas there is no more important national security posi-
tion than the office of President, and thus it is essential 
to national security that any new administration establish 
its own clear and stable line of succession to the presi-
dency as quickly as possible: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that during the period preceding the end of 
a term of office in which a President will not be serving 
a succeeding term— 
(1) that President should consider submitting 
the nominations of individuals to the Senate who are 
selected by the President-elect for offices that fall 
within the line of succession; 
(2) the Senate should consider conducting con-
firmation proceedings and votes on the nominations 
described under paragraph (1), to the extent deter-
mined appropriate by the Senate, between January 
3 and January 20 before the Inauguration; and 
(3) that President should consider agreeing to 
sign and deliver commissions for all approved nomi-
nations on January 20 before the Inauguration to 
ensure continuity of Government. 
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 776 
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health 
and Human Services provide certain documents to the House of Rep-
resentatives relating to estimates and analyses of the cost of the Medicare 
prescription drug legislation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 
Mr. RANGEL (for himself, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. STARK, and Mr. BROWN of 
Ohio) submitted the following resolution; which was referred jointly to the 
Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, in each 
case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of 
the committees concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Sec-
retary of Health and Human Services provide certain 
documents to the House of Representatives relating to 
estimates and analyses of the cost of the Medicare pre-
scription drug legislation. 
Resolved, That— 
(a) the President is requested and the Secretary of 
Health and Human Services is directed, to the extent pos-
sible, to furnish the House of Representatives, not later 
than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, all doc-
uments, including telephone and electronic mail records,
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logs and calendars, and records of internal discussions in 
the possession of the Secretary of Health and Human Re-
sources, the Director of the Office of Management and 
Budget, and the Director of the Office of the National 
Economic Council, respectively, relating to the following: 
(1) Any estimates and any analyses made by 
the Department of Health and Human Services or 
the Office of Management and Budget relating to 
the cost of any version of the medicare prescription 
drug legislation. 
(2) Any communications (whether written or 
electronic) relating to such cost estimates or anal-
yses or their release to Members of Congress be-
tween employees within the executive branch. 
(3) Any communications (whether written or 
electronic) relating to such cost estimates or anal-
yses or their release to Members of Congress be-
tween employees of the executive branch and Mem-
bers of Congress or their staff. 
(4) Any communications (whether written or 
electronic) relating to such cost estimates or anal-
yses or their release to Members of Congress be-
tween employees of the executive branch and persons 
other than employees of the executive branch or leg-
islative branch.
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(b) As used in this resolution, the term ‘‘any version 
of the medicare prescription drug legislation’’ refers to any 
version of H.R. 1 or S. 1 (108th Congress), including the 
conference report on H.R. 1. 
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