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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 71
JOINT RESOLUTION
Amending title 36, United States Code, to designate
September 11 as Patriot Day.
Whereas on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four ci-
vilian aircraft, crashing two of them into the towers of
the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third
into the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.;
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Whereas the fourth hijacked aircraft crashed in southwestern
Pennsylvania after passengers tried to take control of the
aircraft in order to prevent the hijackers from crashing
the aircraft into an important symbol of democracy and
freedom;
Whereas these attacks were by far the deadliest terrorist at-
tacks ever launched against the United States, killing
thousands of innocent people; and
Whereas in the aftermath of the attacks the people of the
United States stood united in providing support for those
in need: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 11 AS PATRIOT
DAY.
Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new section:
‘‘§ 144. Patriot Day
‘‘(a) DESIGNATION.—September 11 is Patriot Day.
‘‘(b) PROCLAMATION.—The President is requested to
issue each year a proclamation calling on—
‘‘(1) State and local governments and the peo-
ple of the United States to observe Patriot Day with
appropriate programs and activities;
‘‘(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumen-
talities of the United States and interested organiza-
tions and individuals to display the flag of the
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United States at halfstaff on Patriot Day in honor
of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of
the terrorist attacks against the United States that
occurred on September 11, 2001; and
‘‘(3) the people of the United States to observe
a moment of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the
individuals who lost their lives as a result of the ter-
rorist attacks against the United States that oc-
curred on September 11, 2001.’’.
SEC. 2. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.
The table of contents for chapter 1 of title 36, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new item:
‘‘144. Patriot Day.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives October 25,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
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United States at halfstaff on Patriot Day in honor
of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of
the terrorist attacks against the United States that
occurred on September 11, 2001; and
‘‘(3) the people of the United States to observe
a moment of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the
individuals who lost their lives as a result of the ter-
rorist attacks against the United States that oc-
curred on September 11, 2001.’’.
SEC. 2. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.
The table of contents for chapter 1 of title 36, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new item:
‘‘144. Patriot Day.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives October 25,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 71
JOINT RESOLUTION
Amending title 36, United States Code, to
designate September 11 as Patriot Day.
H. J. Res. 71
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
Joint Resolution
Amending title 36, United States Code, to designate September 11 as Patriot Day.
Whereas on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four civilian
aircraft, crashing two of them into the towers of the World Trade
Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon outside
Washington, D.C.;
Whereas the fourth hijacked aircraft crashed in southwestern
Pennsylvania after passengers tried to take control of the aircraft
in order to prevent the hijackers from crashing the aircraft into
an important symbol of democracy and freedom;
Whereas these attacks were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks
ever launched against the United States, killing thousands of
innocent people; and
Whereas in the aftermath of the attacks the people of the United
States stood united in providing support for those in need: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 11 AS PATRIOT DAY.
Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new section:
‘‘§ 144. Patriot Day
‘‘(a) DESIGNATION.—September 11 is Patriot Day.
‘‘(b) PROCLAMATION.—The President is requested to issue each
year a proclamation calling on—
‘‘(1) State and local governments and the people of the
United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs
and activities;
‘‘(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the
United States and interested organizations and individuals to
display the flag of the United States at halfstaff on Patriot
Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result
of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred
on September 11, 2001; and
‘‘(3) the people of the United States to observe a moment
of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who
lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against
the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.’’.
H. J. Res. 71—2
SEC. 2. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.
The table of contents for chapter 1 of title 36, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
‘‘144. Patriot Day.’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 71
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
OCTOBER 25, 2001
Received
OCTOBER 31, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Amending title 36, United States Code, to designate
September 11 as Patriot Day.
Whereas on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four ci-
vilian aircraft, crashing two of them into the towers of
the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third
into the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.;
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Whereas the fourth hijacked aircraft crashed in southwestern
Pennsylvania after passengers tried to take control of the
aircraft in order to prevent the hijackers from crashing
the aircraft into an important symbol of democracy and
freedom;
Whereas these attacks were by far the deadliest terrorist at-
tacks ever launched against the United States, killing
thousands of innocent people; and
Whereas in the aftermath of the attacks the people of the
United States stood united in providing support for those
in need: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 11 AS PATRIOT
DAY.
Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new section:
‘‘§ 144. Patriot Day
‘‘(a) DESIGNATION.—September 11 is Patriot Day.
‘‘(b) PROCLAMATION.—The President is requested to
issue each year a proclamation calling on—
‘‘(1) State and local governments and the peo-
ple of the United States to observe Patriot Day with
appropriate programs and activities;
‘‘(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumen-
talities of the United States and interested organiza-
tions and individuals to display the flag of the
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thereof ‘‘December 7, 2001’’; and by striking the date
specified in section 123 and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘De-
cember 1, 2001’’.
Passed the House of Representatives November 15,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 72
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding
the right to vote.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 6, 2001
Mr. JACKSON of Illinois introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States regarding the right to vote.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. All citizens of the United States, who
are eighteen years of age or older, shall have the right
to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in
which the citizen resides. The right to vote shall not be
denied or abridged by the United States, any State, or
any other public or private person or entity, except that
the United States or any State may establish regulations
narrowly tailored to produce efficient and honest elections.
‘‘SECTION 2. Each State shall administer public elec-
tions in the State in accordance with election performance
standards established by the Congress. The Congress shall
reconsider such election performance standards at least
once every four years to determine if higher standards
should be established to reflect improvements in methods
and practices regarding the administration of elections.
‘‘SECTION 3. Each State shall provide any eligible
voter the opportunity to register and vote on the day of
any public election.
‘‘SECTION 4. Each State and the District constituting
the seat of Government of the United States shall estab-
lish and abide by rules for appointing its respective num-
ber of Electors. Such rules shall provide for the appoint-
ment of Electors on the day designated by the Congress
for holding an election for President and Vice President
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and shall ensure that each Elector votes for the candidate
for President and Vice President who received a majority
of the popular vote in the State or District.
‘‘SECTION 5. The Congress shall have power to en-
force this article by appropriate legislation.’’
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 73
Providing for the appointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent
of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 7, 2001
Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas (for himself, Mr. MATSUI, and Mr. REGULA) in-
troduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on House Administration
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the appointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as
a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithso-
nian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the expiration of the term of Homer Alfred Neal
of Michigan on December 7, 2001, is filled by the appoint-
ment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer of Washington. The ap-
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pointment is for a term of 6 years and shall take effect
on December 8, 2001.
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IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 74
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for
other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 15, 2001
Mr. YOUNG of Florida introduced the following joint resolution; which was
considered and passed
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2002, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107–44 is further amended by striking
the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu
thereof ‘‘December 7, 2001’’; and by striking the date
specified in section 123 and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘De-
cember 1, 2001’’.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 74
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2002, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107–44 is further amended by striking
the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu
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thereof ‘‘December 7, 2001’’; and by striking the date
specified in section 123 and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘De-
cember 1, 2001’’.
Passed the House of Representatives November 15,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 74
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the
fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes.
H. J. Res. 74
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
Joint Resolution
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other
purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law
107–44 is further amended by striking the date specified in section
107(c) and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘December 7, 2001’’; and by
striking the date specified in section 123 and inserting in lieu
thereof ‘‘December 1, 2001’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IIA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 74
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 15, 2001
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2002, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107–44 is further amended by striking
the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu
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thereof ‘‘January 10, 2002’’; and by striking the date
specified in section 123 and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘Jan-
uary 1, 2002’’.
Passed the House of Representatives December 20,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
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human rights until the time of his death in 1989: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Andrei Dmitrievich Sakharov is posthumously pro-
claimed to be an honorary citizen of the United States.
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evant resolutions, remains in material and unaccept-
able breach of its international obligations; and
(5) Iraq’s refusal to allow United Nations weap-
ons inspectors immediate, unconditional, and unre-
stricted access to facilities and documents covered by
United Nations Security Council Resolution 687 and
other relevant resolutions presents a mounting
threat to the United States, its friends and allies,
and international peace and security.
Passed the House of Representatives December 20,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 76
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for
other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 5, 2001
Mr. YOUNG of Florida introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Appropriations
DECEMBER 5, 2001
Committee on Appropriations discharged; which was considered and passed
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2002, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107–44 is further amended by striking
the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu
thereof ‘‘December 15, 2001’’.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 76
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the
fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes.
H. J. Res. 76
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
Joint Resolution
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other
purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law
107–44 is further amended by striking the date specified in section
107(c) and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘December 15, 2001’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IIA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 76
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
DECEMBER 5, 2001
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2002, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107–44 is further amended by striking
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the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu
thereof ‘‘December 15, 2001’’.
Passed the House of Representatives December 5,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 77
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding
the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of
Representatives when, in a national emergency, a significant number
of Members are unable to serve.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 5, 2001
Ms. LOFGREN introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve
as Members of the House of Representatives when, in
a national emergency, a significant number of Members
are unable to serve.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 8
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United
States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 31, 2001
Mr. JENKINS (for himself, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. ROGERS of Michi-
gan, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. GOODE, Mr. LARGENT, Ms.
HART, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. CASTLE, Mrs. NORTHUP, Mr. SCHAFFER,
and Mr. TERRY) introduced the following joint resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution
of the United States.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
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States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Congress may by law provide for the
appointment of temporary members of the House of Rep-
resentatives to serve during any period in which 30 per-
cent or more of the seats of the House of Representatives
are vacant due to death or resignation.
‘‘SECTION 2. Any temporary member appointed pur-
suant to a law enacted to carry out this article shall serve
until a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance
with the applicable laws regarding special elections in the
State involved.’’.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 78
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the
fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes.
H. J. Res. 78
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
Joint Resolution
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other
purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law
107–44 is further amended by striking the date specified in section
107(c) and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘December 21, 2001’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 78
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for
other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 12, 2001
Mr. YOUNG of Florida introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Appropriations
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2002, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107–44 is further amended by striking
the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu
thereof ‘‘December 21, 2001’’.
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IIA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 78
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
DECEMBER 13, 2001
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2002, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107–44 is further amended by striking
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the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu
thereof ‘‘December 21, 2001’’.
Passed the House of Representatives December 13,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 79
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2002, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107–44 is further amended by striking
the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 79
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the
fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes.
H. J. Res. 79
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
Joint Resolution
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other
purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law
107–44 is further amended by striking the date specified in section
107(c) and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘January 10, 2002’’; and by
striking the date specified in section 123 and inserting in lieu
thereof ‘‘January 1, 2002’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IA
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 79
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for
other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 19, 2001
Mr. YOUNG of Florida introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Appropriations
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2002, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Public Law 107–44 is further amended by striking
the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu
thereof ‘‘January 10, 2002’’; and by striking the date
specified in section 123 and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘Jan-
uary 1, 2002’’.
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