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formation if the personal information was, or is rea-
sonably believed to have been, acquired by an unau-
thorized person through a breach of security of the 
system containing such data. 
(3) TIMELINESS OF NOTIFICATION.—Except as 
provided in paragraph (4), all notifications required 
under paragraph (1) or (2) shall be made as expedi-
ently as possible and without unreasonable delay fol-
lowing— 
(A) the discovery by the agency or person 
of a breach of security of the system; and 
(B) any measures necessary to determine 
the scope of the breach, prevent further disclo-
sures, and restore the reasonable integrity of 
the data system. 
(4) DELAY OF NOTIFICATION AUTHORIZED FOR 
LAW ENFORCEMENT PURPOSES.—If a law enforce-
ment agency determines that the notification re-
quired under this subsection would impede a crimi-
nal investigation, such notification may be delayed 
until such law enforcement agency determines that 
the notification will no longer compromise such in-
vestigation. 
(5) METHODS OF NOTICE.—An agency, or per-
son engaged in interstate commerce, shall be in com-
pliance with this subsection if it provides the resi-
dent, owner, or licensee, as appropriate, with— 
(A) written notification; 
(B) e-mail notice, if the person or business 
has an e-mail address for the subject person; or 
(C) substitute notice, if— 
(i) the agency or person demonstrates 
that the cost of providing direct notice 
would exceed $250,000; 
(ii) the affected class of subject per-
sons to be notified exceeds 500,000; or 
(iii) the agency or person does not 
have sufficient contact information for 
those to be notified. 
(6) 
ALTERNATIVE
NOTIFICATION
PROCE-
DURES.—Notwithstanding 
any 
other 
obligation 
under this subsection, an agency, or person engaged 
in interstate commerce, shall be deemed to be in 
compliance with this subsection if the agency or per-
son— 
(A) maintains its own reasonable notifica-
tion procedures as part of an information secu-
rity policy for the treatment of personal infor-
mation; and
(B) notifies subject persons in accordance 
with its information security policy in the event 
of a breach of security of the system. 
(7) 
REASONABLE
NOTIFICATION
PROCE-
DURES.—As used in paragraph (6), with respect to 
a breach of security of the system involving personal 
information described in section 2(4)(C), the term 
‘‘reasonable notification procedures’’ means proce-
dures that— 
(A) use a security program reasonably de-
signed to block unauthorized transactions be-
fore they are charged to the customer’s ac-
count; and 
(B) provide for notice to be given by the 
owner or licensee of the database, or another 
party acting on behalf of such owner or li-
censee, after the security program indicates 
that the breach of security of the system has re-
sulted in fraud or unauthorized transactions, 
but does not necessarily require notice in other 
circumstances. 
(8) 
NOTICE
TO
INFORMATION
CLEARING-
HOUSE.—In addition to any other notice require-
ment under this subsection, an agency or person en-
gaged in interstate commerce shall—
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1220
AN ACT 
To increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the 
rates of disability compensation for veterans with 
service-connected disabilities and the rates of de-
pendency and indemnity compensation for sur-
vivors of certain service-connected disabled vet-
erans, and for other purposes.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 15
Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress has the sole and exclusive 
power to declare war. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 6, 2005
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress has the 
sole and exclusive power to declare war.
Whereas the President should present to Congress the ques-
tion of war as provided for in the United States Constitu-
tion, article I, section 8; and 
Whereas our valiant men and women of the United States 
military are away from home to fight a war, to protect 
the peace, or to enforce disarmament, they will have the 
full support of the Congress, and we will take every pos-
sible step to ensure that they are protected from potential 
attacks and a negative environment, that they have the 
support they need to do their jobs effectively and effi-
ciently, and that we bring them home safely as soon as 
practicable: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 15 IH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That, pursuant to article I, section 8 of the 
Constitution of the United States, Congress has the sole 
and exclusive power to declare war.
Æ
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1220
AN ACT 
To increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the rates 
of disability compensation for veterans with service-con-
nected disabilities and the rates of dependency and in-
demnity compensation for survivors of certain service-
connected disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 160
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing 
the 
historical 
significance 
of 
Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing 
the sense of Congress that history should be re-
garded as a means for understanding the past 
and solving the challenges of the future.
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 160
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach frontier 
areas of the United States, and in particular the South-
western States, for more than two years after President 
Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 
1863, and months after the conclusion of the Civil War; 
Whereas on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers led by Major Gen-
eral Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with
•HCON 160 EH 
news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved 
were free; 
Whereas African Americans who had been slaves in the 
Southwest celebrated June 19, commonly known as 
Juneteenth Independence Day, as the anniversary of 
their emancipation; 
Whereas African Americans from the Southwest continue the 
tradition of Juneteenth Independence Day as inspiration 
and encouragement for future generations; 
Whereas for more than 135 years, Juneteenth Independence 
Day celebrations have been held to honor African Amer-
ican freedom while encouraging self-development and re-
spect for all cultures; 
Whereas although Juneteenth Independence Day is beginning 
to be recognized as a national, and even global, event, the 
history behind the celebration should not be forgotten; 
and 
Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by 
former slaves remains an example for all people of the 
United States, regardless of background, religion, or 
race: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That—
(1) Congress recognizes the historical signifi-
cance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the Na-
tion; 
(2) Congress supports the continued celebration 
of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an op-
portunity for the people of the United States to
•HCON 160 EH 
learn more about the past and to better understand 
the experiences that have shaped the Nation; 
(3) the President is urged to issue a proclama-
tion calling on the people of the United States to ob-
serve Juneteenth Independence Day with appro-
priate ceremonies, activities, and programs; and 
(4) it is the sense of Congress that—
(A) history should be regarded as a means 
for understanding the past and solving the chal-
lenges of the future; and 
(B) the celebration of the end of slavery is 
an important and enriching part of the history 
and heritage of the United States.
Passed the House of Representatives June 21, 2005. 
Attest:
Clerk.
‘‘(2) INJUNCTIONS.—Actions of a financial in-
stitution in violation or potential violation of this 
section may be enjoined. 
‘‘(3) CUMULATIVE
EFFECT.—The rights and 
remedies available under this section are in addition 
to any other rights and remedies available under ap-
plicable law. 
‘‘(i) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Compliance with this sec-
tion by a financial institution shall not be construed 
to be a violation of any provision of subtitle A, or 
any other provision of Federal or State law prohib-
iting the disclosure of financial information to third 
parties. 
‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—Except as specifically pro-
vided in this section, nothing in this section requires 
or authorizes a financial institution to disclose infor-
mation that it is otherwise prohibited from disclosing 
under subtitle A or any other provision of Federal 
or State law. 
‘‘(3) NO NEW RECORDKEEPING OBLIGATION.— 
No provision of this section shall be construed as 
creating an obligation on the part of a financial in-
stitution to obtain, retain, or maintain information 
or records that are not otherwise required to be ob-
tained, retained, or maintained in the ordinary 
course of business of the financial institution or 
under other applicable law.’’. 
SEC. 5. INCLUSION OF FRAUD ALERTS IN CONSUMER 
CREDIT REPORTS. 
Section 605A(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 
U.S.C. 1681c–1(a)) is amended by adding at the end the 
following new paragraph: 
‘‘(3) TREATMENT OF NOTICE OF A BREACH AS 
A REQUEST FROM THE CONSUMER FOR AN INITIAL 
ALERT.—A consumer reporting agency described in 
section 603(p) shall take the action required under 
paragraph (1) with respect to any consumer and the 
file of any consumer upon receiving notice of a 
breach of personal information with respect to such 
consumer from— 
‘‘(A) an agency or person engaged in inter-
state commerce pursuant to section 3(a) of the 
Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act; or 
‘‘(B) a financial institution pursuant to 
section 526(b)(1)(B) of the Gramm-Leach-Bli-
ley Act .’’. 
SEC. 6. ENFORCEMENT BY STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—
(1) CIVIL ACTIONS.—In any case in which the 
attorney general of a State has reason to believe 
that an interest of the residents of that State has 
been or is threatened or adversely affected by the 
engagement of any person in a practice that is pro-
hibited under this Act or the amendments made by 
this Act, the State, as parens patriae, may bring a 
civil action on behalf of the residents of the State in 
a district court of the United States of appropriate 
jurisdiction to— 
(A) enjoin that practice; 
(B) enforce compliance with this Act; 
(C) obtain damage, restitution, or other 
compensation on behalf of residents of the 
State; or 
(D) obtain such other relief as the court 
may consider to be appropriate. 
(2) NOTICE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Before filing an action 
under paragraph (1), the attorney general of 
the State involved shall provide to the Attorney 
General (or the Federal functional regulator, in 
the case of a financial institution (as such 
terms are defined in section 509 of the Gramm- 
Leach-Bliley Act))—
III 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 160
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JUNE 22, 2005
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Inde-
pendence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress 
that history should be regarded as a means for under-
standing the past and solving the challenges of the fu-
ture.
Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach frontier 
areas of the United States, and in particular the South-
western States, for more than two years after President 
Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 
1863, and months after the conclusion of the Civil War; 
Whereas on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers led by Major Gen-
eral Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with
HCON 160 RFS 
news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved 
were free;
Whereas African Americans who had been slaves in the 
Southwest celebrated June 19, commonly known as 
Juneteenth Independence Day, as the anniversary of 
their emancipation; 
Whereas African Americans from the Southwest continue the 
tradition of Juneteenth Independence Day as inspiration 
and encouragement for future generations; 
Whereas for more than 135 years, Juneteenth Independence 
Day celebrations have been held to honor African Amer-
ican freedom while encouraging self-development and re-
spect for all cultures; 
Whereas although Juneteenth Independence Day is beginning 
to be recognized as a national, and even global, event, the 
history behind the celebration should not be forgotten; 
and 
Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by 
former slaves remains an example for all people of the 
United States, regardless of background, religion, or 
race: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That—
(1) Congress recognizes the historical signifi-
cance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the Na-
tion; 
(2) Congress supports the continued celebration 
of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an op-
portunity for the people of the United States to
HCON 160 RFS 
learn more about the past and to better understand 
the experiences that have shaped the Nation; 
(3) the President is urged to issue a proclama-
tion calling on the people of the United States to ob-
serve Juneteenth Independence Day with appro-
priate ceremonies, activities, and programs; and 
(4) it is the sense of Congress that—
(A) history should be regarded as a means 
for understanding the past and solving the chal-
lenges of the future; and 
(B) the celebration of the end of slavery is 
an important and enriching part of the history 
and heritage of the United States.
Passed the House of Representatives June 21, 2005. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
(i) written notice of the action; and 
(ii) a copy of the complaint for the ac-
tion. 
(B) EXEMPTION.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (A) 
shall not apply with respect to the filing of 
an action by an attorney general of a State 
under this subsection, if the State attorney 
general determines that it is not feasible to 
provide the notice described in such sub-
paragraph before the filing of the action. 
(ii) NOTIFICATION.—In an action de-
scribed in clause (i), the attorney general 
of a State shall provide notice and a copy 
of the complaint to the Attorney General 
or the Federal functional regulator at the 
time the State attorney general files the 
action. 
(b) CONSTRUCTION.—For purposes of bringing any 
civil action under subsection (a), nothing in this Act shall 
be construed to prevent an attorney general of a State 
from exercising the powers conferred on such attorney 
general by the laws of that State to— 
(1) conduct investigations; 
(2) administer oaths or affirmations; or
(3) compel the attendance of witnesses or the 
production of documentary and other evidence. 
(c) VENUE; SERVICE OF PROCESS.— 
(1) VENUE.—Any action brought under sub-
section (a) may be brought in the district court of 
the United States that meets applicable require-
ments relating to venue under section 1391 of title 
28, United States Code. 
(2) SERVICE
OF
PROCESS.—In an action 
brought under subsection (a), process may be served 
in any district in which the defendant— 
(A) is an inhabitant; or 
(B) may be found. 
SEC. 7. FEDERAL INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Federal Trade Commission 
shall establish and maintain a clearinghouse to collect and 
analyze information submitted under section 3(a)(7) of 
this Act and section 526(b)(1)(C) of the Gramm-Leach- 
Bliley Act. 
(b) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Federal Trade Commis-
sion, in consultation with the Federal functional regu-
lators, shall submit an annual report to the Congress con-
taining— 
(1) containing a summary of the types of 
breaches that have occurred during the period cov-
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for an 
event to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of 
the Million Man March.
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring),
•HCON 161 EH 
SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR EVENT TO 
COMMEMORATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF MIL-
LION MAN MARCH. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Million Man March, Inc. (in this 
resolution referred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be permitted 
to sponsor a public event on the Capitol Grounds to com-
memorate the 10th Anniversary of the Million Man March 
(in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘event’’). 
(b) DATE OF EVENT.—The event shall be held on 
October 15, 2005, or on such other date as the Speaker 
of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Under conditions to be prescribed 
by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police 
Board, the event shall be—
(1) free of admission charge and open to the 
public; and 
(2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of 
Congress. 
(b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The sponsor shall 
assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities 
incident to all activities associated with the event. 
SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS. 
Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Cap-
itol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol
•HCON 161 EH 
Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and 
other related structures and equipment, as may be re-
quired for the event. 
SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS. 
The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police 
Board are authorized to make any such additional ar-
rangements that may be required to carry out the event. 
SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. 
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions in section 5104(c) of title 40, 
United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, dis-
plays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well 
as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in 
connection with the event.
Passed the House of Representatives October 6, 
2005. 
Attest:
Clerk.
ered by the report and an identification of trends in 
the manner in which unauthorized access to and ac-
quisition of personal information is being accom-
plished; and 
(2) such recommendations for administrative or 
legislative action as the Commission or any Federal 
functional regulator may determine to be appro-
priate. 
SEC. 8. EFFECT ON STATE LAW. 
The provisions of this Act shall supersede any incon-
sistent provisions of law of any State or unit of local gov-
ernment relating to the notification of any resident of the 
United States of any breach of security of an electronic 
database containing such resident’s personal information 
(as defined in this Act), except as provided under sections 
1798.82 and 1798.29 of the California Civil Code. 
SEC. 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, 
shall take effect at the end of the 6-month period begin-
ning on the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Æ
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 ‘‘Veterans’ Compensation 
Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005’’. 
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSA-
TION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY 
COMPENSATION. 
(a) RATE ADJUSTMENT.—The Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs shall, effective on December 1, 2005, increase the 
dollar amounts in effect for the payment of disability com-
pensation and dependency and indemnity compensation by 
the Secretary, as specified in subsection (b). 
(b) AMOUNTS
TO
BE
INCREASED.—The dollar 
amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are 
the following: 
(1) 
COMPENSATION.—Each 
of 
the 
dollar 
amounts in effect under section 1114 of title 38, 
United States Code. 
(2) ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR DEPEND-
ENTS.—Each of the dollar amounts in effect under 
section 1115(1) of such title. 
(3) 
CLOTHING
ALLOWANCE.—The 
dollar 
amount in effect under section 1162 of such title.
H. Con. Res. 161
Agreed to October 7, 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
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), 
SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR EVENT TO COMMEMO-
RATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF MILLION MAN MARCH. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Million Man March, Inc. (in this resolution 
referred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be permitted to sponsor a public 
event on the Capitol Grounds to commemorate the 10th Anniversary 
of the Million Man March (in this resolution referred to as the 
‘‘event’’). 
(b) DATE OF EVENT.—The event shall be held on October 15, 
2005, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of 
the Senate jointly designate. 
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Under conditions to be prescribed by the 
Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event 
shall be—
(1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and 
(2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. 
(b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The sponsor shall assume full 
responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities 
associated with the event. 
SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS. 
Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the 
sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, 
sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equip-
ment, as may be required for the event. 
SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS. 
The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board 
are authorized to make any such additional arrangements that 
may be required to carry out the event. 
SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. 
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the 
restrictions in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, con-
cerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the
H. Con. Res. 161—2
Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the 
Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event. 
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.