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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 20
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to polio. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 2003
Mr. PAYNE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on 
International Relations, and Financial Services, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with 
respect to polio.
Whereas polio has caused millions of casualties through his-
tory, paralyzing millions and killing untold numbers of 
others; 
Whereas polio remains a public health threat in today’s 
world, despite being easily preventable by vaccination; 
Whereas polio is now limited to 10 countries, with the dis-
tinct possibility that it can be once and forever extin-
guished as an affliction on mankind by ensuring the vac-
cination of all children in these countries under the age 
of 5;
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 209
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of 
Representatives. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 30, 2003
Mr. MENENDEZ submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the 
House of Representatives.
Resolved, That the following named Member be and 
is hereby elected to the following standing committee of 
the House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS: Mr. Miller 
of North Carolina.
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•HRES 20 IH 
Whereas a Global Polio Eradication Initiative exists that 
seeks to once and forever end polio as an illness, which 
includes efforts underway by the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention; and 
Whereas the United States has the capacity to act to speed 
the eradication of polio by assisting in the targeting of 
its few remaining reservoirs: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses serious concern about the con-
tinuing menace posed by polio; 
(2) implores the United Nations and its compo-
nent agencies, the private sector, private voluntary 
organizations and non-governmental organizations, 
concerned States, and international financial institu-
tions to act with haste and manifold dedication to 
eradicate polio as soon as possible; and 
(3) calls upon the executive branch to provide 
the necessary human and material resources to end 
the scourge of polio once and for all, including close-
ly monitoring laboratory stocks of the polio virus.
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H. Res. 210
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 1, 2003.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 1298) to provide assistance to foreign countries
to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for
other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dis-
pensed with. General debate shall be confined to the bill and
shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by
the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee
on International Relations. After general debate the bill shall
be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It
shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the pur-
pose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com-
mittee on International Relations now printed in the bill. The
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be
considered as read. No amendment to the committee amend-
•HRES 210 EH
ment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except
those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution. Each amendment may be offered only
in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a
Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read,
shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally
divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent,
shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject
to a demand for division of the question in the House or in
the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such
amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of
the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report
the bill to the House with such amendments as may have
been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in
the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of
the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the
nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final
passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
Tennessee Valley Authority, the total compensation 
(including annual rate of basic pay, bonuses, allow-
ances, differentials, and benefits) for such position.’’. 
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I 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8312 
To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a Natural Disaster Grid 
Mitigation Map that identifies critical electric grid infrastructure that 
is vulnerable to natural disasters, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 7, 2022 
Mr. O’HALLERAN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a Natural 
Disaster Grid Mitigation Map that identifies critical elec-
tric grid infrastructure that is vulnerable to natural dis-
asters, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. NATURAL DISASTER GRID MITIGATION MAP. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish 
and maintain a Natural Disaster Grid Mitigation Map 
that identifies critical electric grid infrastructure in each 
State that is vulnerable to natural disasters. 
(b) REPORT.— 
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•HRES 211 IH 
deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Oper-
ation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Southern 
Watch; 
Whereas the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln was 
the longest for a nuclear–powered aircraft carrier since 
1973; 
Whereas, in December 2002, the USS Abraham Lincoln com-
pleted a six–month deployment in the Persian Gulf con-
ducting operations in support of the Global War on Ter-
rorism and was returning to its homeport when it was or-
dered back to the Persian Gulf in January 2003 to sup-
port what was to become Operation Iraqi Freedom; 
Whereas during the nearly ten–month deployment of the USS 
Abraham Lincoln, there were 12,700 takeoffs and trap 
landings, 16,500 sorties, 265,118 pounds of ordinance 
expended during Operation Enduring Freedom and Oper-
ation Southern Watch, and 1,600,000 pounds of ordi-
nance expended during Operation Iraqi Freedom; 
Whereas the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln fea-
tured numerous firsts, including the first use of the 
Super Hornet and the first operational availability of the 
‘‘Man Overboard Indicator’’ onboard the USS Abraham 
Lincoln; 
Whereas the citizens of the City of Everett, the County of 
Snohomish, the State of Washington, and the United 
States are proud of the members of the Navy and Marine 
Corps who serve on the USS Abraham Lincoln: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and commends the members of the Navy and Marine
•HRES 211 IH 
Corps who serve on the USS Abraham Lincoln and wel-
comes them home from their recent mission abroad.
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•HRES 212 IH 
Whereas the FCC has held one official hearing on this matter 
in Richmond, Virginia, on February 27, 2003; 
Whereas FCC Chairman Powell has announced that the 
Commission will vote on a final rule revising media own-
ership regulations without first allowing for a public re-
view and comment period on any proposed changes, in 
apparent violation of the Administration Procedure Act; 
Whereas changes to these rules will impact every person’s ac-
cess to diverse sources information; and 
Whereas access to diverse sources of information is necessary 
to maintain the informed citizenry needed for a func-
tioning democracy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the FCC should not weaken any current 
media ownership rules that protect people’s access to 
diverse sources of information; 
(2) the FCC should examine, and better inform 
the general public regarding, the consequences of 
weakening current media ownership rules, in par-
ticular the increased level of media consolidation and 
concentration that will likely occur; and 
(3) the FCC should allow for extensive public 
review and comment on any proposed changes to 
current media ownership rules before issuing a final 
rule.
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H. Res. 213
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 8, 2003.
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week provides an oppor-
tunity to honor and celebrate the commitment of individ-
uals who meet the needs of the Nation through work at
all levels of government;
Whereas over 20,000,000 men and women work in govern-
ment service in every city, county, and State across the
Nation and in hundreds of locations abroad;
Whereas Federal, State, and local officials perform essential
services that the Nation relies upon every day;
Whereas the United States is a great and prosperous nation,
and public service employees have contributed signifi-
cantly to its greatness and prosperity;
Whereas the Nation benefits daily from the knowledge and
skills of these highly trained individuals;
Whereas public service employees—
(1) help the Nation recover from natural disasters
and terrorist attacks,
(2) fight fires and crime,
(3) deliver the mail,
(4) teach and work in our public schools,
(5) deliver Social Security and Medicare benefits,
(6) fight disease and promote better health,
•HRES 213 EH
(7) protect the environment and our national parks,
(8) defend and secure critical infrastructure,
(9) improve and secure transportation and the qual-
ity and safety of our food and water,
(10) build and maintain our roads and bridges,
(11) provide vital strategic and support functions to
our military personnel,
(12) keep the Nation’s economy stable,
(13) defend our freedom, and
(14) advance our Nation’s interests around the
world;
Whereas public service employees at the Federal, State, and
local level are our first line of defense in maintaining
homeland security;
Whereas public service employees at every level of govern-
ment are hardworking individuals who are committed to
doing a good job, regardless of the circumstances;
Whereas Federal, State, and local government employees
have risen to the occasion and demonstrated profes-
sionalism, dedication, and courage while fighting the war
against terrorism;
Whereas the men and women serving in the Armed Forces
of the United States, as well as those Federal employees
who provide support for their efforts, contribute greatly
to the security of the Nation and of the world;
Whereas May 5 through 11, 2003, has been designated Pub-
lic Service Recognition Week to honor America’s Federal,
State, and local government employees; and
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week will be celebrated
through job fairs, student activities, and agency exhibits:
Now, therefore, be it
•HRES 213 EH
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends America’s Federal, State, and local
government employees for their outstanding contribu-
tions to our country;
(2) salutes this Nation’s public service employees
for their unwavering dedication and spirit;
(3) honors those public service employees who have
laid down their lives in service to this Nation;
(4) calls upon a new generation of workers to con-
sider a career in public service; and
(5) encourages efforts to promote public service ca-
reers at all levels of government.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 214
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that small and minority-
owned businesses in the United States should be involved in rebuilding Iraq. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 1, 2003
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. WYNN, 
Ms. KILPATRICK, and Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in ad-
dition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be 
subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration 
of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee con-
cerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
small and minority-owned businesses in the United 
States should be involved in rebuilding Iraq.
Whereas Iraq is liberated and is once more in the hands of 
the citizens of Iraq; 
Whereas the citizens of Iraq are once again in control of their 
own destiny; 
Whereas much damage has been done to Iraq, its infrastruc-
ture, its environment, and its industrial capacity; 
Whereas reconstruction of Iraq’s economy is desperately 
needed;
•HRES 214 IH 
Whereas small and minority-owned businesses in the United 
States have expressed interest in helping the Iraqis re-
build their country; and 
Whereas small and minority-owned businesses lack the re-
sources to hire lobbyists, international consultants, and 
former diplomats to represent their interests, and pro-
mote their products and services in Iraq: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the United States Government should be ac-
tively involved in promoting United States small and 
minority-owned businesses to help rebuild Iraq; 
(2) the Administrator of the Small Business 
Administration, the Secretary of Commerce, the Sec-
retary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the 
Administrator of the United States Agency for 
International Development should cooperate in pro-
viding assistance to United States small and minor-
ity-owned businesses seeking to become involved in 
the rebuilding of Iraq; and 
(3) the Administrator of the Small Business 
Administration should conduct a public information 
campaign to advise United States small and minor-
ity-owned businesses with respect to becoming in-
volved in the rebuilding of Iraq.
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117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8326 
AN ACT 
To amend title 13, United States Code, to improve the 
operations of the Bureau of the Census, and for other 
purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
•HRES 215 IH 
Whereas General Davis culminated his extraordinary career 
in the Marines by serving as Assistant Commandant to 
the Marine Corps in 1972; 
Whereas General Davis has worked tirelessly on behalf of 
military veterans since his retirement; 
Whereas General Davis’ determination and initiative, first as 
Vice Chairman and later as Chairman of the Korean War 
Veterans Memorial Advisory Board, led to the approval 
of the Korean War Veterans Memorial design, construc-
tion, and dedication in July of 1995; 
Whereas General Davis played a central role in the creation 
of U.S.–Korea 2000, an organization that reached out to 
almost 40,000 veterans of the Korean War in order to 
allow them to participate in ceremonies associated with 
the 50th Anniversary of the Korean War; 
Whereas General Davis has devoted a significant amount of 
time and energy to the ongoing construction of a Georgia 
War Veterans Memorial Park in Rockdale County, Geor-
gia; and 
Whereas General Davis, as an active duty marine and as a 
private citizen, has demonstrated exemplary courage, un-
wavering devotion to duty, inspiring leadership, and 
sound judgment: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the President should award the Presi-
dential Medal of Freedom to General Raymond G. Davis, 
United States Marine Corps (retired).
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 216
Congratulating the Hastings College women’s basketball team for winning 
2 consecutive National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) 
Division II national championships. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 1, 2003
Mr. OSBORNE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Hastings College women’s basketball 
team for winning 2 consecutive National Association of 
Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II national 
championships.
Whereas the Hastings College women’s basketball team of 
Hastings, Nebraska, has won 2 consecutive National As-
sociation of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II 
national championships; 
Whereas, in the 2002–2003 season, the team compiled a 33–
5 record and defeated conference rival Dakota Wesleyan, 
59–53 in the final; 
Whereas, in the 2001–2002 season, the team compiled a 34–
3 record and defeated Cornerstone University, 73–69 in 
the final;
•HRES 216 IH 
Whereas, in the 2003 final, the Broncos were led by their 
senior center Elizabeth Herbek, who scored 16 points and 
grabbed 6 rebounds in the victory, and was named the 
NAIA Division II Player of the Year for the 2002–03 
season, national tournament Most Valuable Player, and a 
first team All-American; 
Whereas also scoring in double figures were sophomore guard 
Jami Lipker, with 13 points, and junior guard Carrie 
Hoffstetter, who was named to the national tournament 
first team, with 12 points; 
Whereas junior Carly Stucky was named to the national tour-
nament second team and the All-America second team; 
Whereas second year Head Coach Tony Hobson was named 
NAIA Division II Coach of the Year for both champion-
ship seasons; and 
Whereas the championship team also included Katie Dent, 
Sandy Gowen, Jackie Hoffman, Ashley Huerta, Steph-
anie Keliiholakai, Lynnze Martinsen, Amanda McKenzie, 
Kari Ring, Stephanie Shaw, Kari Taylor, and assistant 
coaches Emily Stucky and Meg Wilson: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates the Hastings College women’s basketball team 
of Hastings, Nebraska, for winning 2 consecutive National 
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division II 
national championships.
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H. Res. 217
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 20, 2003.
Whereas on Saturday, April 12, 2003, the defending NCAA
Division I Men’s Ice Hockey champions, the University of
Minnesota Golden Gophers, won the National Champion-
ship for the second straight year;
Whereas the University of Minnesota defeated the University
of New Hampshire in the championship game by the
score of 5–1, having defeated the University of Michigan
3–2 in overtime in the semifinals;
Whereas the Golden Gophers reached the 56th Annual Fro-
zen Four by defeating Mercyhurst College 9–2 and Ferris
State University 7–4;
Whereas the University of Minnesota received an automatic
bid to the 2003 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Na-
tional Championship Tournament by defeating Colorado
College 4–2 in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association
Tournament championship game;
Whereas the Golden Gophers became the first repeat NCAA
Men’s Ice Hockey champions in 31 years;
Whereas the University of Minnesota won their fifth NCAA
Men’s Ice Hockey title;
•HRES 217 EH
Whereas the team displayed academic excellence by maintain-
ing an average grade point average above the university-
wide average; and
Whereas all the team’s players showed dedication throughout
the season toward the goal of winning the National
Championship: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the University of Minnesota Golden
Gophers for winning the 2003 NCAA Division I Men’s
Ice Hockey Championship;
(2) recognizes the achievements of all the team’s
players, coaches, and support staff, and invites them to
the United States Capitol Building to be honored;
(3) requests that the President recognize the team’s
accomplishment, and invite them to the White House for
a ceremony in their honor; and
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to make available enrolled copies of this resolution
to the University of Minnesota for appropriate display,
and to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to
each coach and member of the 2003 NCAA Division I
Men’s Ice Hockey Championship team.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 217
Commending the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers for winning the 
2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Ice Hock-
ey Championship. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 1, 2003
Mr. SABO (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Ms. 
MCCOLLUM, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota, Mr. KLINE, 
and Mr. RAMSTAD) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers 
for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Asso-
ciation Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship.
Whereas on Saturday, April 12, 2003, the defending NCAA 
Division I Men’s Ice Hockey champions, the University of 
Minnesota Golden Gophers, won the National Champion-
ship for the second straight year; 
Whereas the University of Minnesota defeated the University 
of New Hampshire in the championship game by the 
score of 5–1, having defeated the University of Michigan 
3–2 in overtime in the semifinals;
•HRES 217 IH 
Whereas the Golden Gophers reached the 56th Annual Fro-
zen Four by defeating Mercyhurst College 9–2 and Ferris 
State University 7–4; 
Whereas the University of Minnesota received an automatic 
bid to the 2003 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Na-
tional Championship Tournament by defeating Colorado 
College 4–2 in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association 
Tournament championship game; 
Whereas the Golden Gophers became the first repeat NCAA 
Men’s Ice Hockey champions in 31 years; 
Whereas the University of Minnesota won their fifth NCAA 
Men’s Ice Hockey title; 
Whereas the team displayed academic excellence by maintain-
ing an average grade point average above the university-
wide average; and 
Whereas all the team’s players showed dedication throughout 
the season toward the goal of winning the National 
Championship: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the University of Minnesota 
Golden Gophers for winning the 2003 NCAA Divi-
sion I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of all the 
team’s players, coaches, and support staff, and in-
vites them to the United States Capitol Building to 
be honored;
•HRES 217 IH 
(3) requests that the President recognize the 
team’s accomplishment, and invite them to the 
White House for a ceremony in their honor; and 
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to make available enrolled copies of this reso-
lution to the University of Minnesota for appropriate 
display, and to transmit an enrolled copy of this res-
olution to each coach and member of the 2003 
NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship 
team.
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