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House Calendar No. 172
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 619
[Report No. 108–477] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4227) to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to extend to 2005 the alternative minimum 
tax relief available in 2003 and 2004 and to index such relief for 
inflation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 4, 2004
Mr. LINDER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4227) to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend to 2005 
the alternative minimum tax relief available in 2003 and 
2004 and to index such relief for inflation.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
4227) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
extend to 2005 the alternative minimum tax relief avail-
able in 2003 and 2004 and to index such relief for infla-
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tion. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on 
the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage 
without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate 
on the bill equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways 
and Means; (2) the amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 
accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative 
Rangel of New York or his designee, which shall be in 
order without intervention of any point of order, shall be 
considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent 
and an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with 
or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 172
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 619
[Report No. 108–477] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4227) 
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
extend to 2005 the alternative minimum tax re-
lief available in 2003 and 2004 and to index such 
relief for inflation. 
MAY 4, 2004
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 61
Commending the people of Israel for conducting free and fair elections, 
reaffirming the friendship between the Governments and peoples of the 
United States and Israel, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
Mr. CANTOR (for himself, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. DELAY, Mr. HOYER, Mr. BLUNT, 
Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. HYDE, Mr. LANTOS, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and 
Mr. ACKERMAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on International Relations 
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
Committee on International Relations discharged; considered under suspension 
of the rules and agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the people of Israel for conducting free and 
fair elections, reaffirming the friendship between the 
Governments and peoples of the United States and 
Israel, and for other purposes.
Whereas the United States and Israel are close allies whose 
people share a deep and abiding friendship based on a 
shared commitment to democratic values; 
Whereas since its establishment in 1948, Israel has fulfilled 
the dreams of its founders who envisioned a vigorous, 
open, and stable democracy;
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Whereas an essential feature of Israeli democracy is its sys-
tem of competitive, free, and open elections; 
Whereas on January 28, 2003, the people of Israel elected 
Israel’s 16th Knesset, or Parliament, which in turn will 
choose the Prime Minister of Israel; and 
Whereas the election on January 28, 2003, is the most recent 
example of the commitment of Israel to the democratic 
ideals of freedom and pluralism, ideals that Israel shares 
with the United States
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the people of Israel for reaffirm-
ing their dedication to democratic ideals as ex-
pressed in the election on January 28, 2003; 
(2) expresses both its respect for the freely ex-
pressed will of the people of Israel, and its intention 
to engage in constructive relations with the new 
Government of Israel, and urges the international 
community to do so as well; 
(3) reaffirms the close bonds of friendship that 
have bound the people of the United States and the 
people of Israel together through turbulent times for 
more than half a century; 
(4) urges the Palestinian leadership to abide by 
its commitments made to the United States and to 
Israel and urges the Palestinian people to act on 
President Bush’s call of June 24, 2002, to dismantle 
the terrorist infrastructure, end incitement to vio-
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lence in official media, elect new leaders not com-
promised by terror, and embrace democracy; and 
(5) restates the commitment of the United 
States to a secure peace for Israel.
Æ
H. Res. 61
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 11, 2003.
Whereas the United States and Israel are close allies whose
people share a deep and abiding friendship based on a
shared commitment to democratic values;
Whereas since its establishment in 1948, Israel has fulfilled
the dreams of its founders who envisioned a vigorous,
open, and stable democracy;
Whereas an essential feature of Israeli democracy is its sys-
tem of competitive, free, and open elections;
Whereas on January 28, 2003, the people of Israel elected
Israel’s 16th Knesset, or Parliament, which in turn will
choose the Prime Minister of Israel; and
Whereas the election on January 28, 2003, is the most recent
example of the commitment of Israel to the democratic
ideals of freedom and pluralism, ideals that Israel shares
with the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the people of Israel for reaffirming
their dedication to democratic ideals as expressed in the
election on January 28, 2003;
(2) expresses both its respect for the freely ex-
pressed will of the people of Israel, and its intention to
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engage in constructive relations with the new Govern-
ment of Israel, and urges the international community to
do so as well;
(3) reaffirms the close bonds of friendship that have
bound the people of the United States and the people of
Israel together through turbulent times for more than
half a century;
(4) urges the Palestinian leadership to abide by its
commitments made to the United States and to Israel
and urges the Palestinian people to act on President
Bush’s call of June 24, 2002, to dismantle the terrorist
infrastructure, end incitement to violence in official
media, elect new leaders not compromised by terror, and
embrace democracy; and
(5) restates the commitment of the United States to
a secure peace for Israel.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 621
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers and 
Employees Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 4, 2004
Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin (for himself, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. STRICKLAND, and 
Mr. SWEENEY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Correctional 
Officers and Employees Week.
Whereas the operation of correctional facilities represents a 
crucial component of the criminal justice system of the 
United States; 
Whereas correctional personnel play a vital role in protecting 
the rights of the public to be safeguarded from criminal 
activity; 
Whereas correctional personnel are responsible for the care, 
custody, and dignity of the human beings charged to 
their care; 
Whereas correctional personnel work under demanding cir-
cumstances and face danger in their daily work lives; and
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Whereas the week beginning May 2, 2004, has been des-
ignated as National Correctional Officers and Employees 
Week: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Correctional Officers and Employees Week; and 
(2) honors all correctional officers and employ-
ees for their service to their communities, States, 
and the Nation.
Æ
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nating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor
of Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in
the line of duty; and
Whereas on May 15, 2004, more than 20,000 peace officers
are expected to gather in Washington, D.C. to join with
the families of their recently fallen comrades to honor
those comrades and all others who went before them:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Peace Officers
Memorial Day to honor Federal, State, and local peace
officers killed or disabled in the line of duty; and
(2) calls upon the people of the United States to ob-
serve such a day with appropriate ceremonies and re-
spect.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 622
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 4, 2004
Mr. HEFLEY (for himself, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. WAXMAN, and Mr. 
STUPAK) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial 
Day.
Whereas the well-being of all people of the United States is 
preserved and enhanced as a direct result of the vigilance 
and dedication of law enforcement personnel; 
Whereas more than 957,500 law enforcement personnel, the 
highest amount ever in the United States, serve their fel-
low citizens as guardians of peace; 
Whereas peace officers are on the front line in preserving the 
right of the children of the United States to receive an 
education in a crime-free environment, a right that is all 
too often threatened by the insidious fear caused by vio-
lence in schools;
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Whereas 145 peace officers across the Nation were killed in 
the line of duty during 2003, well below the decade-long 
average of 166 deaths annually, and a major drop from 
2001 when 230 officers were killed, including 72 officers 
in the September 11th terrorist attacks; 
Whereas every year, 1 out of every 9 peace officers is as-
saulted, 1 out of every 25 peace officers is injured, and 
1 out of every 4,400 peace officers is killed in the line 
of duty; 
Whereas section 136 of title 36, United States Code, requests 
that the President issue each year a proclamation desig-
nating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor 
of Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in 
the line of duty; and 
Whereas on May 15, 2004, more than 20,000 peace officers 
are expected to gather in Washington, D.C. to join with 
the families of their recently fallen comrades to honor 
those comrades and all others who went before them: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Peace Offi-
cers Memorial Day to honor Federal, State, and 
local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of 
duty; and 
(2) calls upon the people of the United States 
to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies 
and respect.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 623
Regarding the potential incapacity of Members of the House of 
Representatives. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 4, 2004
Mr. LARSON of Connecticut submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Regarding the potential incapacity of Members of the House 
of Representatives.
Resolved, That the House of Representatives should 
address issues relating to the potential incapacity of its 
Members.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 624
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Transparency Day, which 
promotes the financial transparency of charitable organizations. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 4, 2004
Mrs. MYRICK submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Transparency 
Day, which promotes the financial transparency of chari-
table organizations.
Whereas the people of the United States are an exceedingly 
generous 
people, 
having 
contributed 
more 
than 
$241,000,000,000 to charitable organizations in 2002; 
Whereas millions of people in the United States and around 
the world benefit from the charitable contributions of the 
people of the United States; 
Whereas the financial strength and success of charitable or-
ganizations are dependent upon the confidence of the or-
ganizations’ donors that their contributions are used for 
their stated purposes and are not misappropriated or 
misused;
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Whereas Federal law requires most charitable organizations 
to file annual financial reports; 
Whereas, in order to be most effective, charitable organiza-
tions should be open and transparent with their financial 
information and in their communications with donors; 
Whereas charitable organizations should make available to 
potential and existing donors financial information and 
measurable results of the organizations’ actions; 
Whereas one of the purposes of Wall Watchers, a ministry 
based in Matthews, North Carolina, is to empower donors 
to make better-informed charitable giving decisions; 
Whereas Wall Watchers has joined with Members of Congress 
and leaders of charitable organizations all over the 
United States to call upon charitable organizations to be 
completely transparent, proactive, and timely in providing 
financial information to potential and existing donors; 
Whereas other organizations, including the Better Business 
Bureau and the Evangelical Council for Financial Ac-
countability, promote the financial transparency of chari-
table organizations; and 
Whereas Wall Watchers has designated May 15, 2004, as 
National Transparency Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Transparency Day, which promotes the financial 
transparency of charitable organizations; 
(2) recognizes that financial transparency is rel-
evant to a great number of entities in the United
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 625 
Recognizing, and supporting efforts to enhance the public awareness of, the 
social problem of child abuse and neglect. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 5, 2004 
Mr. FLAKE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing, and supporting efforts to enhance the public 
awareness of, the social problem of child abuse and neglect. 
Whereas each year in the United States approximately 
3,000,000 reports of suspected or known child abuse and 
neglect, involving 5,000,000 children, are made to child 
protective service agencies; 
Whereas 588,000 children are unable to live safely with their 
families and are placed in foster homes and institutions; 
Whereas it is estimated that every year in the United States 
more than 1,200 children, 85 percent of whom are under 
the age of 6 years, of whom 44 percent are under the age 
of 1 year, lose their lives as a direct result of abuse and 
neglect;
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Whereas this tragic social problem results in human and eco-
nomic costs through crime and delinquency, drug and al-
cohol abuse, domestic violence, and welfare dependency; 
and 
Whereas Childhelp USA initiated a Day of Hope that was ob-
served on Wednesday, April 7, 2004, during Child Abuse 
Prevention Month, to focus public awareness on child 
abuse and neglect: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) it is the sense of the House of Representa-
tives that— 
(A) all Americans should keep the victims 
of child abuse and neglect in their thoughts and 
prayers; 
(B) all Americans should seek to break the 
cycle of child abuse and neglect and to give vic-
timized children hope for the future; and 
(C) the faith community, nonprofit organi-
zations, and volunteers across America should 
recommit themselves and mobilize their re-
sources to assist abused and neglected children; 
and 
(2) the House of Representatives— 
(A) supports the goals and ideas of the 
Day of Hope, which were observed as part of 
Child Abuse Prevention Month; and
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(B) commends the individuals working on 
behalf 
of 
abused 
and 
neglected 
children 
throughout the United States. 
Æ
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Whereas recent world events have brought Americans closer 
together, while reinvigorating our patriotism, reminding 
us of our precious liberties and freedoms, and giving us 
a greater appreciation for the men and women of the 
United States Armed Forces who daily defend our home-
land; 
Whereas the honor and valor of past and present members 
of the United States Armed Forces have inspired many 
young people, once again, to serve their country; 
Whereas participation by the United States Armed Forces in 
combat operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam 
conflict resulted in more than 700 American military per-
sonnel being taken prisoner by enemy forces; 
Whereas American military personnel who were taken pris-
oner were held in numerous prisoner of war facilities, the 
most notorious of which was Hoa Lo Prison in downtown 
Hanoi, Vietnam, which was dubbed by prisoners held 
there as the ‘‘Hanoi Hilton’’; 
Whereas on January 23, 1973, the United States and North 
Vietnam jointly announced the terms of a cease-fire 
agreement, which included the release of prisoners of 
war; 
Whereas the return of the American prisoners of war to the 
United States and to their families and comrades was 
designated Operation Homecoming; 
Whereas on February 12, 1973, the first group of American 
prisoners of war were released at airfields near Hanoi 
and Loc Ninh, and the last Operation Homecoming repa-
triation took place on April 1, 1973; 
Whereas many American military personnel who were taken 
prisoner as a result of combat in Southeast Asia have not
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Iraqi people in building a viable Iraqi government and
a secure nation.
Attest:
Clerk.
years beginning after the date of the enactment of this 
section. 
(c) ESTABLISHMENT
OF NOTICE
TO TAXPAYERS 
WITH RESPECT TO FORM 1099–K.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after 
the date of the enactment of this section, the Sec-
retary of the Treasury (or the Secretary’s delegate) 
shall amend Form 1099–K to include, in plain lan-
guage, a notice with respect to such Form which— 
(A) directs payees to refer to the instruc-
tions for such Form to determine if a tax re-
turn must be filed, 
(B) summarizes rules for taxability of in-
come reported on such Form, including as to 
under what circumstances— 
(i) income reported on such Form 
may be subject to tax, and 
(ii) income from personal items sold 
at a loss or for no gain may not be subject 
to tax, and 
(C) provides a reminder to participating 
payees that they may qualify for relevant small 
business deductions. 
Such notice shall be similar in form to the Notice to 
Employee included in Form W–2 (as in effect on the 
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H. Res. 628
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 6, 2004.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House the resolution (H.
Res. 627) deploring the abuse of persons in United States
custody in Iraq, regardless of the circumstances of their de-
tention, urging the Secretary of the Army to bring to swift
justice any member of the Armed Forces who has violated the
Uniform Code of Military Justice, expressing the deep appre-
ciation of the Nation to the courageous and honorable mem-
bers of the Armed Forces who have selflessly served, or are
currently serving, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and for other
purposes. The resolution shall be considered as read for
amendment. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the resolution to final adoption without intervening
motion or demand for a division of the question except: (1)
one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on
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Armed Services; and (2) one motion to recommit which may
not contain instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 629
Impeaching Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 6, 2004
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Impeaching Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense.
Resolved, That Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of De-
fense is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, and 
that the following articles of impeachment be exhibited to 
the Senate: 
Articles of impeachment exhibited by the House 
of Representatives of the United States of America 
in the name of itself and of all of the people of the 
United States of America, against Donald Rumsfeld, 
Secretary of Defense, in maintenance and support of 
its impeachment against him for high crimes and 
misdemeanors.
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ARTICLE I 
Donald Rumsfeld, as Secretary of Defense, urged and 
oversaw the preemptive invasion and occupation of Iraq 
under the false premise that the United States was in im-
minent danger of attack from weapons of mass destruction 
and that Saddam Hussein was involved with al Qaeda in 
the September 11, 2001 attack against the United States. 
In this Donald Rumsfeld acted in manner contrary 
to his trust as Secretary of Defense and through this mal-
feasance has offended and embarrassed the American peo-
ple, undermined United States credibility around the 
world, and increased the danger to American troops and 
civilians around the world. 
Wherefore, Donald Rumsfeld, by such conduct, war-
rants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and dis-
qualification for any further office of profit or trust under 
the United States. 
ARTICLE II 
Donald Rumsfeld, as Secretary of Defense, directed 
the expenditure of funds in contradiction to appropriations 
as enacted by using funds appropriated for the action in 
Afghanistan to plan and develop plans for the invasion of 
Iraq. 
In this Donald Rumsfeld acted in manner contrary 
to his trust as Secretary of Defense and through this mal-
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(2) the President should issue a proclamation 
calling on the people of the United States to observe 
such a month with appropriate programs and activi-
ties. 
Æ
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that what took place in that prison does not represent 
America that I know. The America I know is a compas-
sionate country that believes in freedom. The America I 
know cares about every individual. The America I know 
has sent troops into Iraq to promote freedom—good, 
honorable citizens that are helping the Iraqis every day.’’; 
Whereas in that interview the President further stated ‘‘It’s 
also important for the people of Iraq to know that in a 
democracy, everything is not perfect, that mistakes are 
made. But in a democracy, as well, those mistakes will 
be investigated and people will be brought to justice. 
We’re an open society. We’re a society that is willing to 
investigate, fully investigate in this case, what took place 
in that prison. That stands in stark contrast to life under 
Saddam Hussein. His trained torturers were never 
brought to justice under his regime. There were no inves-
tigations about mistreatment of people. There will be in-
vestigations. People will be brought to justice.’’; and 
Whereas the pursuit of truth and justice are core principles 
of the United States, and if the Government of the 
United States conducts a full investigation of the alleged 
abuses and holds accountable the individuals who are re-
sponsible for such abuses, the people of Iraq and of the 
Middle East will witness how a democracy upholds the 
rule of law and protects the rights of individuals by ad-
ministering justice in a swift, transparent, and fair man-
ner: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends all Americans serving nobly 
abroad who are advancing the ideals of freedom and 
democracy, and working, through the individual and