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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 473
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should designate 
September 11 as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and compassion. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 14, 2004
Mr. KING of New York (for himself, Mr. MCHUGH, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. 
TOWNS, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mrs. MCCARTHY of 
New York, Mr. BOEHLERT, and Mr. BURTON of Indiana) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should 
designate September 11 as a national day of voluntary 
service, charity, and compassion.
Whereas, across the Nation and around the world, people of 
all ages and walks of life collectively witnessed an event 
of immense tragedy on September 11, 2001; 
Whereas the events of that day instantly transformed many 
lives, some through personal loss, and many others 
through an unfamiliar sense of individual and national 
vulnerability; 
Whereas an unprecedented, historic bonding of Americans 
arose from the collective shock, unifying the Nation in a
•HCON 473 IH 
sustained outpouring of national spirit, pride, selfless-
ness, generosity, courage, and service; 
Whereas, on that day and the immediate days that followed, 
many brave people heroically, tirelessly, and courageously 
participated in an extraordinarily difficult and dangerous 
rescue and recovery effort, in many cases voluntarily put-
ting their own well being at risk; 
Whereas September 11 will never and should never be just 
another day in the hearts and minds of all Americans; 
Whereas the creation of memorials and monuments honoring 
the lives lost on September 11, as well as the efforts of 
those who participated in rescue, recovery, and voluntary 
service efforts, are necessary, proper, and fitting, but 
alone cannot fully capture the Nation’s desire to pay trib-
ute in a meaningful way; 
Whereas it is fitting and essential to establish a lasting, 
meaningful, and positive legacy of service for future gen-
erations as a tribute to those heroes of September 11; 
Whereas many citizens wish to memorialize September 11 by 
engaging in personal and individual acts of community 
service or other giving activities as part of a national day 
of recognition and tribute; and 
Whereas to lose this opportunity to bring people together for 
such an important endeavor would be a tragedy unto 
itself: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress urges the President to issue 
a proclamation calling upon the people of the United 
States to annually observe Patriot Day, September 11, 
with appropriate and personal expressions of voluntary
•HCON 473 IH 
service, charity, and compassion toward others which 
honor the lives lost on that day, and embrace the spirit 
of selflessness and unity demonstrated by the efforts of 
those who participated in the rescue, recovery, and vol-
untary service activities.
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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 473 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
Pensions 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that it is appropriate to 
annually observe Patriot Day, September 11, with vol-
untary acts of service and compassion. 
Whereas, across the Nation and around the world, people of 
all ages and walks of life collectively witnessed an event 
of immense tragedy on September 11, 2001; 
Whereas the events of that day instantly transformed many 
lives, some through personal loss, and many others 
through an unfamiliar sense of individual and national 
vulnerability;
HCON 473 RFS 
Whereas an unprecedented, historic bonding of Americans 
arose from the collective shock, unifying the Nation in a 
sustained outpouring of national spirit, pride, selfless-
ness, generosity, courage, and service; 
Whereas, on that day and the immediate days that followed, 
many brave people heroically, tirelessly, and courageously 
participated in an extraordinarily difficult and dangerous 
rescue and recovery effort, in many cases voluntarily put-
ting their own well being at risk; 
Whereas September 11 will never and should never be just 
another day in the hearts and minds of all Americans; 
Whereas the creation of memorials and monuments honoring 
the lives lost on September 11, as well as the efforts of 
those who participated in rescue, recovery, and voluntary 
service efforts, are necessary, proper, and fitting, but 
alone cannot fully capture the Nation’s desire to pay trib-
ute in a meaningful way; 
Whereas it is fitting and essential to establish a lasting, 
meaningful, and positive legacy of service for future gen-
erations as a tribute to those heroes of September 11; 
Whereas many citizens wish to memorialize September 11 by 
engaging in personal and individual acts of community 
service or other giving activities as part of a national day 
of recognition and tribute; and 
Whereas to lose this opportunity to bring people together for 
such an important endeavor would be a tragedy unto 
itself: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring)—
HCON 473 RFS 
(1) it is the sense of Congress that it is appro-
priate to annually observe Patriot Day, September 
11, with voluntary acts of service and compassion in 
honor of the lives lost on that day and in the spirit 
of selflessness and unity demonstrated by those who 
participated in the rescue, recovery, and voluntary 
service activities that day; and 
(2) Congress urges the President to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United 
States to annually observe Patriot Day, September 
11, with appropriate and personal expressions of vol-
untary service, charity, and compassion toward oth-
ers. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 
2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 474 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not 
give any Federal agency the power to postpone the date of Federal elections. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 15, 2004 
Mr. SMITH of Michigan submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on House Administration 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal Govern-
ment should not give any Federal agency the power 
to postpone the date of Federal elections. 
Whereas Election Assistance Commission Chairman DeForest 
Soaries has proposed a policy for allowing the alteration 
of the schedule for Federal elections in the event of an 
unspecified emergency; 
Whereas the United States has never postponed or delayed a 
Federal election for any reason, even during the Civil 
War; 
Whereas Condoleeza Rice, the Assistant to the President for 
National Security Affairs, has stated that the Adminis-
tration has no intention of altering the schedule for Fed-
eral elections and expects the elections to occur as sched-
uled;
•HCON 474 IH 
Whereas the American people have a longstanding and legiti-
mate expectation that regularly scheduled Federal elec-
tions will continue to be held in accordance with Federal 
law; and 
Whereas keeping the schedule for Federal elections is nec-
essary to maintain confidence in the legitimacy of the 
Presidency and Congress both in the United States and 
around the world: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that— 
(1) the Federal Government should not give any 
Federal agency the power to postpone the date of 
Federal elections; and 
(2) the Secretary of Homeland Security should 
not act on the proposal submitted by Election As-
sistance Commission Chairman DeForest Soaries. 
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‘‘(E) in cooperation with the National Associa-
tion of Boards of Pharmacy, develop and publish re-
vised model rules for licensure of drug wholesalers 
for adoption by the States.’’. 
SEC. 16. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. 
(a) Section 1006 of the Controlled Substances Import 
and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 956) is repealed. 
(b) The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 
U.S.C. 301 et seq.) is amended—
(1) in section 301(aa)—
(A) by striking ‘‘section 804’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘subchapter B of chapter VIII’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘such section’’ each place 
it appears and inserting ‘‘that subchapter’’; 
(2) in section 801(d)(1), by striking ‘‘section 
804’’ and inserting ‘‘subchapter B’’; and 
(3) by striking section 804.
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treated as a client under the first sentence 
of clause (i)—
‘‘(I) such coalition or association 
shall be treated as employing or re-
taining other persons to conduct lob-
bying activities for purposes of deter-
mining whether any individual mem-
ber thereof is treated as a client under 
clause (i), and 
‘‘(II) information on such coali-
tion or association need not be in-
cluded in any registration under sec-
tion 4 of the coalition or association 
with respect to which it is treated as 
a client under clause (i).’’
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to—
(A) coalitions and associations listed on 
registration statements filed under section 4 of 
the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 
1603) after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, and
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 475
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Olympic Games further the cause of world peace
and understanding;
Whereas the country hosting the Olympic Games performs an
act of international goodwill;
Whereas if New York City were chosen to host the 2012
Olympic Games there would be a substantial local, re-
gional, and national economic impact, which would in-
•HCON 475 EH
clude 7 years of international sports events, meetings,
and related nationwide tourism activity;
Whereas the Olympic movement celebrates competition, fair
play, and the pursuit of dreams;
Whereas the United States and, in particular, New York City
celebrate these same ideals; and
Whereas New York City has never hosted the Olympic
Games: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) encourages the International Olympic Com-
mittee to choose New York City as the site of the
2012 Olympic Games; and
(2) hopes that the United States will be selected
as the host country of the 2012 Olympic Games, and
pledges its cooperation and support for their suc-
cessful fulfillment in the highest Olympic tradition.
Passed the House of Representatives September 22,
2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 475
Agreed to September 28, 2004
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas the Olympic Games further the cause of world peace
and understanding;
Whereas the country hosting the Olympic Games performs an act
of international goodwill;
Whereas if New York City were chosen to host the 2012 Olympic
Games there would be a substantial local, regional, and national
economic impact, which would include 7 years of international
sports events, meetings, and related nationwide tourism activity;
Whereas the Olympic movement celebrates competition, fair play,
and the pursuit of dreams;
Whereas the United States and, in particular, New York City cele-
brate these same ideals; and
Whereas New York City has never hosted the Olympic Games:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress—
(1) encourages the International Olympic Committee to
choose New York City as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games;
and
(2) hopes that the United States will be selected as the
host country of the 2012 Olympic Games, and pledges its
cooperation and support for their successful fulfillment in the
highest Olympic tradition.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 475
Encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select New York City 
as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 20, 2004
Mr. RANGEL (for himself and Mr. FOSSELLA) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Re-
lations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select 
New York City as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Whereas the Olympic Games further the cause of world peace 
and understanding; 
Whereas the country hosting the Olympic Games performs an 
act of international goodwill; 
Whereas if New York City were chosen to host the 2012 
Olympic Games there would be a substantial local, re-
gional, and national economic impact, which would in-
clude 7 years of international sports events, meetings, 
and related nationwide tourism activity; 
Whereas the Olympic movement celebrates competition, fair 
play, and the pursuit of dreams;
•HCON 475 IH 
Whereas the United States and, in particular, New York City 
celebrate these same ideals; and 
Whereas New York City has never hosted the Olympic 
Games: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) encourages the International Olympic Com-
mittee to choose New York City as the site of the 
2012 Olympic Games; and 
(2) hopes that the United States will be selected 
as the host country of the 2012 Olympic Games, and 
pledges its cooperation and support for their suc-
cessful fulfillment in the highest Olympic tradition.
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II 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 475
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select 
New York City as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Whereas the Olympic Games further the cause of world peace 
and understanding; 
Whereas the country hosting the Olympic Games performs an 
act of international goodwill; 
Whereas if New York City were chosen to host the 2012 
Olympic Games there would be a substantial local, re-
gional, and national economic impact, which would in-
clude 7 years of international sports events, meetings, 
and related nationwide tourism activity; 
Whereas the Olympic movement celebrates competition, fair 
play, and the pursuit of dreams; 
Whereas the United States and, in particular, New York City 
celebrate these same ideals; and 
Whereas New York City has never hosted the Olympic 
Games: Now, therefore, be it
HCON 475 RDS 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) encourages the International Olympic Com-
mittee to choose New York City as the site of the 
2012 Olympic Games; and 
(2) hopes that the United States will be selected 
as the host country of the 2012 Olympic Games, and 
pledges its cooperation and support for their suc-
cessful fulfillment in the highest Olympic tradition.
Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 
2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
HCON 479 RDS 
adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2004, 
or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 
2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and 
that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on Thursday, 
July 22, 2004, Friday, July 23, 2004, or Saturday, July 
24, 2004, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent 
resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand 
recessed or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, September 
7, 2004, or at such other time on that day as may be 
specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the mo-
tion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any re-
assembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolu-
tion, whichever occurs first. 
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority 
Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, acting 
jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the 
House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify 
the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, 
to reassemble at such place and time as they may des-
ignate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall 
warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives July 22, 2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
•HCON 476 IH 
Whereas the accomplishments of the Mississippi Freedom 
Democratic Party unequivocally represent one of the civil 
rights era’s greatest triumphs; and 
Whereas the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party trans-
formed the political landscape of the State of Mississippi 
and the Nation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the 
founding of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic 
Party and the Party’s accomplishments at the 1964 
Democratic National Convention; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to recognize the accomplishments of the Mississippi 
Freedom Democratic Party by committing them-
selves to the fundamental principles of freedom, 
equality, and democracy.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 477
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp 
should be issued in honor of the USS New Jersey and all those who 
served aboard her. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 22, 2004
Mr. FERGUSON submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative 
postage stamp should be issued in honor of the USS 
New Jersey and all those who served aboard her.
Whereas the Iowa-class battleship, the USS New Jersey, is 
the most decorated warship in United States naval his-
tory, with 16 battle stars and 20 citations, medals, and 
ribbons during her 56 years of service; 
Whereas the USS New Jersey was launched on December 7, 
1942, by the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard; sponsored by 
Mrs. Charles Edison, wife of then-Governor Edison of 
New Jersey, former Secretary of the Navy; and commis-
sioned at Philadelphia on May 23, 1943, Captain Carl F. 
Holden in command;
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Whereas her first action as a flagship for Admiral William 
‘‘Bull’’ Halsey’s Third Fleet was a bold 2-day surface 
and air strike by her task force against the supposedly 
impregnable Japanese fleet base on Truk in the Caroline 
Islands, which successfully interdicted Japanese naval re-
taliation in response to the conquest of the Marshall Is-
lands; 
Whereas the USS New Jersey provided crucial firepower for 
the assault on Iwo Jima; 
Whereas the USS New Jersey rendered the same crucial 
service for the first major aircraft carrier raid on Tokyo; 
Whereas the USS New Jersey fired the opening salvos of the 
first shore bombardment in Korea at Wonsan and served 
with distinction throughout the remainder of the Korean 
conflict; 
Whereas the USS New Jersey participated in bombardment 
and fire support missions along the Vietnamese coast 
during the Vietnam era; 
Whereas the USS New Jersey earned the Navy Unit Com-
mendation for Vietnam service and received 9 battle stars 
for World War II, 4 for the Korean conflict, and 3 for 
the Vietnam era; 
Whereas the USS New Jersey supported the Marine oper-
ation with the Multinational Peacekeeping Force in Bei-
rut, Lebanon; and 
Whereas in 1991, the USS New Jersey became the first 
United States battleship to enter and operate in the Per-
sian Gulf: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
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(1) a commemorative postage stamp should be 
issued by the United States Postal Service in honor 
of the USS New Jersey and all those who served 
aboard her; and 
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 
should recommend to the Postmaster General that 
such a postage stamp be issued.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4924 
To designate the United States courthouse at 300 North Hogan Street, 
Jacksonville, Florida, as the ‘‘John Milton Bryan Simpson United States 
Courthouse’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 22, 2004 
Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida (for herself and Mr. CRENSHAW) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To designate the United States courthouse at 300 North 
Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida, as the ‘‘John Milton 
Bryan Simpson United States Courthouse’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The United States courthouse at 300 North Hogan 
Street, Jacksonville, Florida, shall be known and des-
ignated as the ‘‘John Milton Bryan Simpson United 
States Courthouse’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the United 
States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed 
to be a reference to the ‘‘John Milton Bryan Simpson 
United States Courthouse’’. 
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(B) coalitions and associations for whom 
any lobbying contact is made after the date of 
the enactment of this Act. 
(2) SPECIAL RULE.—In the case of any coali-
tion or association to which the amendments made 
by this Act apply by reason of paragraph (1)(B), the 
person required by such section 4 to file a registra-
tion statement with respect to such coalition or asso-
ciation shall file a new registration statement within 
30 days after the date of the enactment of this sec-
tion.
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(b) AMOUNTS HELD BY FUND.—The KIDS Account 
Fund consists of the sum of all amounts paid into the 
Fund under subsections (d) and (e), increased by the total 
net earnings from investments of sums held in the Fund 
or reduced by the total net losses from investments of 
sums held in the Fund, and reduced by the total amount 
of payments made from the Fund (including payments for 
administrative expenses). 
(c) USE OF FUND.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The sums in the KIDS Ac-
count Fund are appropriated and shall remain avail-
able without fiscal year limitation—
(A) to invest under section 5, 
(B) to make distributions under section 6, 
(C) to pay the administrative expenses of 
carrying out this Act, and 
(D) to purchase insurance as provided in 
section 10(c)(2). 
(2) EXCLUSIVE PURPOSES.—The sums in the 
KIDS Account Fund shall not be appropriated for 
any purpose other than the purposes specified in this 
section and may not be used for any other purpose. 
(d) GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS.—
in the case of a project under subsection (b); 
and
‘‘ ‘(B) up to 100 percent, in the case of a 
project under subsection (c). 
‘‘ ‘(2) NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The non-Federal 
share may be in cash or in kind. In determining the 
amount of the non-Federal share, the Secretary may 
attribute fair market value to goods, services, and 
facilities contributed from non-Federal sources. 
‘‘ ‘SEC. 444. MULTICITY, MULTISTATE DEMONSTRATION 
PROJECTS. 
‘‘ ‘(a) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary may make 
grants under this section for fiscal years 2004 through 
2008 to eligible entities (as specified in subsection (b)) for 
2 multicity, multistate projects demonstrating approaches 
to achieving the objectives specified in section 441(b)(1). 
One of the projects shall test the use of married couples 
to deliver program services. 
‘‘ ‘(b) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—An entity eligible for a 
grant under this section must be a national nonprofit fa-
therhood promotion organization that meets the following 
requirements: 
‘‘ ‘(1) EXPERIENCE
WITH
FATHERHOOD
PRO-
GRAMS.—The organization must have substantial ex-
perience in designing and successfully conducting