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House Calendar No. 183
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 657
[Report No. 108–519] 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 83) proposing 
an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the 
appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representa-
tives. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 1, 2004
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
83) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the 
United States regarding the appointment of individuals 
to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint reso-
lution (H.J. Res. 83) proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States regarding the appointment 
of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representa-
HRES 657 RH 
tives. The joint resolution shall be considered as read for 
amendment. The previous question shall be considered as 
ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without 
intervening motion except: (1) 90 minutes of debate on 
the joint resolution equally divided and controlled by the 
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee 
on the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit.
House Calendar No. 183
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 657
[Report No. 108–519] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 83) proposing an amendment to the 
Constitution of the United States regarding the 
appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the 
House of Representatives. 
JUNE 1, 2004
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 658
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 22, 2004.
Whereas the President of the United States has designated
the month of June as National Homeownership Month
each of the last two years and will do the same in 2004;
Whereas the national homeownership rate in the United
States has reached a record high of 68.6 percent and, for
the first time, more than half of all minority families are
homeowners;
Whereas the people of the United States are one of the best-
housed populations in the world;
Whereas owning a home is a fundamental part of the Amer-
ican dream and is the largest personal investment many
families will ever make;
Whereas homeownership provides economic security for home-
owners by aiding them in building wealth over time and
strengthens communities through a greater stake among
homeowners in local schools, civic organizations, and
churches;
Whereas improving homeownership opportunities requires the
commitment and cooperation of the private, public, and
nonprofit sectors, including the Federal Government and
State and local governments; and
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Whereas the current laws of the United States encourage
homeownership and should continue to do so in the fu-
ture: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) fully supports the goals and ideals of National
Homeownership Month; and
(2) recognizes the importance of homeownership in
building strong communities and families.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 658
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of 
homeownership in the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 1, 2004
Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California (for himself, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. FRANK of 
Massachusetts, Mr. NEY, and Ms. WATERS) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the 
importance of homeownership in the United States.
Whereas the President of the United States has designated 
the month of June as National Homeownership Month 
each of the last two years and will do the same in 2004; 
Whereas the national homeownership rate in the United 
States has reached a record high of 68.6 percent and, for 
the first time, more than half of all minority families are 
homeowners; 
Whereas the people of the United States are one of the best-
housed populations in the world; 
Whereas owning a home is a fundamental part of the Amer-
ican dream and is the largest personal investment many 
families will ever make;
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Whereas homeownership provides economic security for home-
owners by aiding them in building wealth over time and 
strengthens communities through a greater stake among 
homeowners in local schools, civic organizations, and 
churches; 
Whereas improving homeownership opportunities requires the 
commitment and cooperation of the private, public, and 
nonprofit sectors, including the Federal Government and 
State and local governments; and 
Whereas the current laws of the United States encourage 
homeownership and should continue to do so in the fu-
ture: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) fully supports the goals and ideals of Na-
tional Homeownership Month; and 
(2) recognizes the importance of homeownership 
in building strong communities and families.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 659
Recognizing the need for consistent information, regulations, and guidelines 
regarding the safe disposal of used syringes outside medical facilities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 2, 2004
Mr. BELL (for himself and Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the need for consistent information, regulations, 
and guidelines regarding the safe disposal of used sy-
ringes outside medical facilities.
Whereas the unsafe disposal of used syringes into public 
waste constitutes a national health safety risk; 
Whereas approximately 8,000,000 prescription syringe users 
in the United States discard more than 2,000,000,000 
used syringes outside medical facilities every year; 
Whereas, prior to recognition of the health safety risks, sy-
ringe users who administered injections outside medical 
facilities were directed to discard used syringes into pub-
lic waste;
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Whereas many syringe users are still unaware of available 
methods of disposing used syringes safely, such as public 
needle collection centers and disposal by mail options; 
Whereas most syringe users who are unaware of safe disposal 
methods discard used syringes in household trash con-
tainers, recycling containers, public restroom trash recep-
tacles, or the toilet; 
Whereas discarding used syringes into public waste creates a 
risk that anyone who encounters the used syringes may 
be injured or contract viruses such as hepatitis B, hepa-
titis C, and HIV; and 
Whereas there exists no consistent information, regulations, 
or guidelines regarding the safe disposal of used syringes 
outside medical facilities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the need for consistent information, regulations, and 
guidelines regarding the safe disposal of used syringes out-
side medical facilities.
Æ
SEC. 2. REGISTRATION OF AGENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 190 of title 28, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new section: 
‘‘§ 5002. Registration of an agent for the service of 
process on covered entities 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A covered entity conducting 
business in the United States shall register with the De-
partment of Commerce not less than one agent residing 
in the United States if the covered entity— 
‘‘(1) is organized under the laws of, or has its 
principal place of business in, a foreign country; 
‘‘(2) is traded in shares and such shares are 
held in majority by any individual or group of indi-
viduals who reside in a foreign country; or 
‘‘(3) is owned by individuals or other entities 
who reside or are headquartered outside of the 
United States and the majority of business earnings 
of the covered entity are derived from commerce out-
side of the United States. 
‘‘(b) FILING.—A registration required under sub-
section (a) shall be filed with the Department of Com-
merce not later than 30 days after— 
‘‘(1) the date of enactment of this Act; or 
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‘‘(2) the departure of the previously registered 
agent from employment or contract with the covered 
entity. 
‘‘(c) PURPOSE OF REGISTERED AGENT.— 
‘‘(1) AVAILABILITY.—A covered entity shall en-
sure that not less than one registered agent on 
whom process may be served is available at the busi-
ness address of the registered agent each day from 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the time zone of the business ad-
dress, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal 
holidays. 
‘‘(2) COMMUNICATION.—The registered agent 
shall be required to be available to accept service of 
process on behalf of the covered entity under which 
the agent is registered by the means of any commu-
nication included in the registration submitted to the 
Department of Commerce. 
‘‘(d) COOPERATION.—A registered agent shall co-
operate in good faith with the United States Government 
and representatives of other individuals and entities. 
‘‘(e) REQUIRED
INFORMATION.—The registration 
submitted to the Department of Commerce shall include 
the following information: 
‘‘(1) The name of the covered entity registering 
an agent under this section. 
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Yankees, Jim Bunning of the Philadelphia Phillies,
Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Catfish
Hunter of the Oakland Athletics, Len Barker of the
Cleveland Indians, Mike Witt of the California Angels,
Tom Browning of the Cincinnati Reds, Dennis Martinez
of the Montreal Expos, Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rang-
ers, David Wells of the New York Yankees, and David
Cone of the New York Yankees;
Whereas during his perfect game Randy Johnson threw only
117 pitches, 87 of which were strikes, struck out 13 of
the 27 hitters he faced, and had his last pitch clocked at
98 miles per hour; and
Whereas Randy Johnson is considered one of the best pitch-
ers in baseball today, and his perfect game only adds to
his impressive list of accomplishments and his reputation
as one of the dominant pitchers in baseball history: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates Randy Johnson of the Arizona
Diamondbacks on pitching a perfect game on May 18,
2004; and
(2) recognizes Randy Johnson for a brilliant career.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 660
Congratulating Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks on pitching 
a perfect game on May 18, 2004. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 2, 2004
Mr. SHADEGG (for himself, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. RENZI, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. 
FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. PASTOR, and Mr. GRIJALVA) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks 
on pitching a perfect game on May 18, 2004.
Whereas on May 18, 2004, Randy Johnson of the Arizona 
Diamondbacks became only the 17th pitcher in Major 
League Baseball history to throw a perfect game; 
Whereas at age 40 Randy Johnson is the oldest pitcher in 
Major League Baseball history to throw a perfect game; 
Whereas Randy Johnson is only the 5th pitcher in Major 
League Baseball history to throw no-hitters in both the 
American and National Leagues; 
Whereas throughout his 17 years in Major League Baseball, 
Randy Johnson has won a World Series, been named 
World Series co-MVP, thrown 2 no-hitters, won Cy
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Young Awards in both the American and National 
Leagues, and set multiple strikeout records, trailing only 
Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, and Steve Carlton on the 
all-time strikeout leaders list; 
Whereas by pitching a perfect game Randy Johnson joins an 
elite class of pitchers that spans the ages and includes 
some of the all-time baseball greats, including John Ward 
of the Providence Giants, John Richmond of the Worces-
ter Brown Stockings, Cy Young of the Boston Pilgrims, 
Addie Joss of the Cleveland Indians, Charlie Robertson 
of the Chicago White Sox, Don Larsen of the New York 
Yankees, Jim Bunning of the Philadelphia Phillies, 
Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Catfish 
Hunter of the Oakland Athletics, Len Barker of the 
Cleveland Indians, Mike Witt of the California Angels, 
Tom Browning of the Cincinnati Reds, Dennis Martinez 
of the Montreal Expos, Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rang-
ers, David Wells of the New York Yankees, and David 
Cone of the New York Yankees; 
Whereas during his perfect game Randy Johnson threw only 
117 pitches, 87 of which were strikes, struck out 13 of 
the 27 hitters he faced, and had his last pitch clocked at 
98 miles per hour; and 
Whereas Randy Johnson is considered one of the best pitch-
ers in baseball today, and his perfect game only adds to 
his impressive list of accomplishments and his reputation 
as one of the dominant pitchers in baseball history: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) congratulates Randy Johnson of the Ari-
zona Diamondbacks on pitching a perfect game on 
May 18, 2004; and 
(2) recognizes Randy Johnson for a brilliant ca-
reer.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 662 
Recognizing that Flag Day originated in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 3, 2004 
Mr. SENSENBRENNER submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing that Flag Day originated in Ozaukee County, 
Wisconsin. 
Whereas on June 14, 1777, the Stars and Stripes was offi-
cially adopted as the national flag of the United States; 
Whereas in 1885, Bernard John Cigrand, a school teacher 
from Waubeka, Wisconsin, urged the students at the 
public school in Fredonia, Wisconsin, to observe June 14 
as ‘‘Flag Birthday’’; 
Whereas Mr. Cigrand placed a ten inch 38-star flag in an 
inkwell and instructed his students at Stony Hill School 
to write essays on what the flag meant to them; 
Whereas on May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued 
a Presidential Proclamation that officially established 
June 14 as Flag Day; and
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Whereas on August 3, 1949, President Truman signed an 
Act of Congress designating June 14 of each year as Na-
tional Flag Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) urges the people of the United States to 
study, reflect on, and celebrate the importance of the 
flag of the United States; 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to display the flag of the United States in accord-
ance with the provisions of chapter 1 of title 4, 
United States Code; and 
(3) recognizes that Flag Day originated in 
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. 
Æ
H. Res. 663
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 8, 2004.
Resolved, That the House of Representatives has learned
with profound regret and sorrow of the death of Ronald Wil-
son Reagan, former President of the United States of Amer-
ica.
Resolved, That the House tenders its deep sympathy to
the members of the family of the former President in their
bereavement.
Resolved, That in recognition of the many virtues, public
and private, of one who served with distinction as President,
the Speaker shall appoint a committee of the House to join
with such Members of the Senate as may be designated, to
attend the funeral services of the former President.
Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House be
authorized and directed to take such steps as may be nec-
essary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions,
and that the necessary expenses in connection therewith be
paid out of the applicable accounts of the House.
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Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions
to the Senate and transmit a copy of the same to the family
of the former President.
Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it ad-
journ as a further mark of respect to the memory of the
former President.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 664
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 9, 2004.
Whereas President Ronald Reagan reminded us that our
great Nation was founded and built by people with great
dreams and the courage to take great risks;
Whereas President Reagan reminded his countrymen of the
Nation’s calling in world history: ‘‘From our forefathers
to our modern day immigrants, we’ve come from every
corner of the earth, from every race and every ethnic
background, and we’ve become a new breed in the world.
We’re Americans, and we have a rendezvous with des-
tiny.’’;
Whereas President Reagan championed freedom and democ-
racy throughout the world, bringing courage to millions
of people suffering the bondage of tyranny and oppres-
sion;
Whereas on June 12, 1987, President Reagan stood at the
Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of communism’s brutal
oppression, and demanded: ‘‘General Secretary Gorba-
chev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the So-
viet Union and eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization:
Come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate!
Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!’’;
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Whereas on November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was torn
down, signifying the end of the Cold War;
Whereas President Reagan, and his wife Nancy, brought dig-
nity and respect to the White House and dedicated their
lives to promoting national pride and to bettering the
quality of life in the United States and throughout the
world;
Whereas on May 16, 2002, Congress bestowed the congres-
sional gold medal in recognition of their service to the
Nation;
Whereas Ronald Reagan’s eloquence united Americans in
times of triumph and tragedy;
Whereas on January 28, 1986, President Reagan comforted
a grieving nation as Americans mourned the death of
seven American astronauts who ‘‘slipped the surly bonds
of earth to touch the face of God’’;
Whereas President Reagan spent the twilight of his life as he
always lived, leading a fight against Alzheimer’s disease
with faith, courage, and dignity, with the greatest love
for the Nation and eternal optimism for its future;
Whereas by opening his heart to the Nation about his afflic-
tion with Alzheimer’s disease, President Reagan pro-
moted greater awareness of this condition; and
Whereas President Reagan appealed to the best hopes of the
American people, not their worst fears, and to their con-
fidence rather than their doubts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses its deepest appreciation for the pro-
found public service of President Ronald Reagan;
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(2) expresses its condolences to Nancy Reagan and
to Patti, Michael, Ron, and the entire Reagan family;
(3) calls on the people of the United States to re-
flect on the record of President Reagan during this na-
tional period of remembrance and to remember always
his encouraging words: ‘‘We have every right to dream
heroic dreams.’’; and
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to transmit a copy of this resolution to the family
of President Reagan.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 664 
Mourning the passing of President Ronald Reagan and celebrating his service 
to the people of the United States and his leadership in promoting 
the cause of freedom for all the people of the world. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 8, 2004 
Mr. LEWIS of California (for himself, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. DREIER, Mr. 
GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. COX, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. HUNTER, 
Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. HERGER, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, 
Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. POMBO, Mr. ROYCE, 
Mr. FARR, Mr. RADANOVICH, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mrs. 
BONO, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California, Mr. OSE, Mr. 
ISSA, Mr. NUNES, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. SHER-
MAN, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. COSTELLO, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. 
NEUGEBAUER, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. FILNER, Mr. 
SHADEGG, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. MATSUI) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Mourning the passing of President Ronald Reagan and cele-
brating his service to the people of the United States 
and his leadership in promoting the cause of freedom 
for all the people of the world. 
Whereas President Ronald Reagan reminded us that our 
great Nation was founded and built by people with great 
dreams and the courage to take great risks;
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the maximum annual rate of basic pay for GS–15 of the 
General Schedule. 
(h) Unless otherwise determined by the Select Com-
mittee, the chairman (upon consultation with the Vice 
Chairman) or the Select Committee may authorize the 
taking of affidavits and of depositions pursuant to notice 
or subpoena by a Member or by designated staff, under 
oath administered by a Member or a person otherwise au-
thorized by law to administer oaths. Deposition and affi-
davit testimony shall be deemed to have been taken in 
Washington, DC, before the Select Committee once filed 
there with the clerk of the Select Committee for its use. 
Unless otherwise directed by the Select Committee, all 
depositions, affidavits, and other materials received in the 
investigation shall be considered nonpublic until received 
by the Select Committee, except that all such material 
shall, unless otherwise directed by the Select Committee, 
be available for use by the Members of the Select Com-
mittee in open session. 
(i) The Select Committee shall be authorized to re-
spond to any judicial or other process, or to make any 
applications to court, consistent with rule VIII of the 
Rules of the House. 
(j) The Select Committee shall provide other commit-
tees and Members of the House with access to information