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(B) the cost of movables necessary to the 
basic operation of the housing, as determined 
by the Secretary; 
(C) the cost of special design features nec-
essary to make the housing accessible to very 
low-income veteran families; 
(D) the cost of congregate space necessary 
to accommodate the provision of supportive 
services to veteran families; 
(E) if the housing is newly constructed, the 
cost of meeting the energy efficiency standards 
promulgated by the Secretary in accordance 
with section 109 of the Cranston-Gonzalez Na-
tional Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 
12709); and 
(F) the cost of land, including necessary 
site improvement. 
(3) USE OF DATA.—In establishing development 
cost limitations for a given market area under this 
subsection, the Secretary shall use data that reflect 
currently prevailing costs of construction, recon-
struction, or moderate or substantial rehabilitation, 
and land acquisition in the area. 
(4) CONGREGATE
SPACE.—For purposes of 
paragraph (1), a congregate space shall include 
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H. Res. 384
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
July 27, 2005.
Whereas on July 23, 2005, a series of explosions at tourist 
facilities in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, planned and carried 
out by terrorists, resulted in the death of scores of civil-
ians and the injury of hundreds of others; 
Whereas the people of Egypt have been subjected to several 
other terrorist deadly attacks over the past year; 
Whereas Egypt’s appointed ambassador to Iraq, Dr. Ihab al-
Sherif, was kidnapped and executed by terrorists in 
Baghdad during July 2005; and 
Whereas President George W. Bush expressed the solidarity 
of the people and Government of the United States with 
the people and Government of Egypt during his visit to 
the Embassy of Egypt: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist 
attacks on Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt and other terrorist 
attacks directed against Egypt; 
(2) expresses its condolences to the families and 
friends of those individuals who were killed in the at-
•HRES 384 EH 
tacks and expresses its sympathies to those individuals 
who have been injured; 
(3) joins with President George W. Bush in ex-
pressing the solidarity of the people and Government of 
the United States with the people and Government of 
Egypt as they recover from these cowardly and inhuman 
attacks; and 
(4) expresses its readiness to support the Egyptian 
authorities in their efforts to bring to justice those indi-
viduals responsible for the recent attacks in Egypt and 
to pursue, disrupt, undermine, and dismantle the net-
works which plan and carry out such attacks. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 384 
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Sharm el-Sheikh, 
Egypt, on July 23, 2005, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 26, 2005 
Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. HYDE, Mr. LANTOS, 
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. RA-
HALL, Mr. LAHOOD, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida, Mrs. MILLER 
of Michigan, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. RENZI, Mr. 
CONAWAY, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. 
SHAYS, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of 
California, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. JINDAL, 
and Mr. MORAN of Virginia) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in 
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on July 23, 2005, and for other 
purposes. 
Whereas on July 23, 2005, a series of explosions at tourist 
facilities in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, planned and carried 
out by terrorists, resulted in the death of scores of civil-
ians and the injury of hundreds of others; 
Whereas the people of Egypt have been subjected to several 
other terrorist deadly attacks over the past year;
•HRES 384 IH 
Whereas Egypt’s appointed ambassador to Iraq, Dr. Ihab al- 
Sherif, was kidnapped and executed by terrorists in 
Baghdad during July 2005; and 
Whereas President George W. Bush expressed the solidarity 
of the people and Government of the United States with 
the people and Government of Egypt during his visit to 
the Embassy of Egypt: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns in the strongest terms the ter-
rorist attacks on Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt and other 
terrorist attacks directed against Egypt; 
(2) expresses its condolences to the families and 
friends of those individuals who were killed in the 
attacks and expresses its sympathies to those indi-
viduals who have been injured; 
(3) joins with President George W. Bush in ex-
pressing the solidarity of the people and Government 
of the United States with the people and Govern-
ment of Egypt as they recover from these cowardly 
and inhuman attacks; and 
(4) expresses its readiness to support the Egyp-
tian authorities in their efforts to bring to justice 
those individuals responsible for the recent attacks 
in Egypt and to pursue, disrupt, undermine, and 
dismantle the networks which plan and carry out 
such attacks. 
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2486
AN ACT
To authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, 
through 
the 
United 
States
Weather Research Program, to conduct research
and development, training, and outreach activi-
ties relating to inland flood forecasting improve-
ment, and for other purposes.
not affiliated with a national sponsor, as 
determined by the Secretary. 
(4) NOTICE OF APPEAL.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall no-
tify an owner not less than 30 days prior to 
canceling any reservation of assistance provided 
under this section. 
(B) APPEAL.— 
(i) FILING
DEADLINE.—During the 
30-day period following the receipt of any 
notice required under subparagraph (A), 
an owner may appeal the proposed can-
cellation. 
(ii) TIMING OF DECISION.—Any ap-
peal undertaken under clause (i), including 
review by the Secretary, shall be completed 
not later than 45 days after the appeal is 
filed. 
(5) LABOR.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary shall 
take such action as may be necessary to ensure 
that all laborers and mechanics employed by 
contractors and subcontractors in the construc-
tion of housing with 12 or more units assisted 
under this section shall be paid wages at rates 
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H. Res. 385
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
July 27, 2005.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order 
to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5) to improve patient 
access to health care services and provide improved medical 
care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system 
places on the health care delivery system. The bill shall be 
considered as read. The previous question shall be considered 
as ordered on the bill to final passage without intervening 
motion except: (1) two hours of debate on the bill equally di-
vided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority 
Leader or their designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 5 pursuant to this 
resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2486
AN ACT
To authorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis-
tration, through the United States Weather Research
Program, to conduct research and development, training,
and outreach activities relating to inland flood fore-
casting improvement, and for other purposes.
•HRES 385 EH 
question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the 
bill to a time designated by the Speaker. 
Attest:
Clerk.
501 
early childhood education professional development 
and career activities; 
‘‘(2) the ways in which the State Advisory Coun-
cil (or similar State entity) will coordinate the var-
ious State and local activities that support the early 
childhood education professional development and ca-
reer system; and 
‘‘(3) the ways in which the State Task Force will 
use funds provided under this part and carry out the 
activities described in section 856. 
‘‘SEC. 858. EVALUATIONS. 
‘‘(a) STATE EVALUATION.—Each State receiving a 
grant under this part shall— 
‘‘(1) evaluate the activities that are assisted 
under this part in order to determine— 
‘‘(A) the effectiveness of the activities in 
achieving State goals; 
‘‘(B) the impact of a career lattice for indi-
viduals working in early childhood education 
programs; 
‘‘(C) the impact of the activities on licens-
ing or regulating requirements for individuals in 
the field of early childhood development; 
‘‘(D) the impact of the activities, and the 
impact of the statewide plan described in section
IV 
House Calendar No. 67 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 385 
[Report No. 109–185] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to improve patient access 
to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing 
the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery 
system. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 26, 2005 
Mr. GINGREY, 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. 5) to improve 
patient access to health care services and provide im-
proved medical care by reducing the excessive burden 
the liability system places on the health care delivery 
system. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5) to improve 
patient access to health care services and provide improved 
medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2500
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce,
Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002, 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 385 RH 
system places on the health care delivery system. The bill 
shall be considered as read. The previous question shall 
be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage with-
out intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate on 
the bill equally divided and controlled by the Majority 
Leader and the Minority Leader or their designees; and 
(2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 5 pursuant to 
this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the pre-
vious question, the Chair may postpone further consider-
ation of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker.
House Calendar No. 67 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 385 
[Report No. 109–185] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to 
improve patient access to health care services 
and provide improved medical care by reducing 
the excessive burden the liability system places 
on the health care delivery system. 
JULY 26, 2005 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2501
AN ACT
To reauthorize the Appalachian Regional Development Act
of 1965.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
H. Res. 386
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
July 27, 2005.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
3045) to implement the Dominican Republic-Central Amer-
ica-United States Free Trade Agreement. All points of order 
against the bill and against its consideration are waived. The 
bill shall be considered as read. The bill shall be debatable 
for two hours equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and 
Means. Pursuant to section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974, 
the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
bill to final passage without intervening motion. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 3045 pursuant to 
this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous 
question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the 
bill to a time designated by the Speaker in consonance with 
section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974. 
SEC. 3. A motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 
3045 pursuant to section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974 shall
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HR 3221 PCS
SEC. 7232. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR RE-
SEARCH TO STUDY WIND ENERGY IMPACTS 
ON WILDLIFE. 
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary of the Interior $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
2008 through 2015 for new and ongoing research efforts 
to evaluate methods for minimizing wildlife impacts at 
wind energy projects and to explore effective mitigation 
methods that may be utilized for that purpose. 
SEC. 7233. ENFORCEMENT. 
The Secretary shall enforce the Endangered Species 
Act of 1973, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Bald 
Eagle Protection Act, the Golden Eagle Protection Act, 
the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1973, the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and any other relevant 
Federal law to address adverse wildlife impacts related to 
wind projects. Nothing in this section preempts State en-
forcement of applicable State laws. 
SEC. 7234. SAVINGS CLAUSE. 
Nothing in this chapter preempts any provision of 
State law or regulation relating to the siting of wind 
projects or to consideration or review of any environmental 
impacts of wind projects. 
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•HRES 386 EH 
be in order only if offered by the Majority Leader or his des-
ignee. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 68 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 386 
[Report No. 109–186] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3045) to implement the 
Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 26, 2005 
Mr. DREIER, 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. 3045) to imple-
ment the Dominican Republic-Central America-United 
States Free Trade Agreement. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
3045) to implement the Dominican Republic-Central 
America-United States Free Trade Agreement. All points 
of order against the bill and against its consideration are 
waived. The bill shall be considered as read. The bill shall 
be debatable for two hours equally divided and controlled
HRES 386 RH 
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Ways and Means. Pursuant to section 151 
of the Trade Act of 1974, the previous question shall be 
considered as ordered on the bill to final passage without 
intervening motion. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 3045 pursuant 
to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the 
previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker 
in consonance with section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974. 
SEC. 3. A motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 
3045 pursuant to section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974 
shall be in order only if offered by the Majority Leader 
or his designee.
House Calendar No. 68 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 386 
[Report No. 109–186] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3045) 
to implement the Dominican Republic-Central 
America-United States Free Trade Agreement. 
JULY 26, 2005 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
‘‘(2) DUE DATE.—The due date under this para-
graph for a monthly payment is the first business day 
of the month. 
‘‘(3) NOTIFICATION
OF
LATE
PAYMENT.—The 
Secretary shall notify a project owner at least 10 
days before the due date for a housing assistance pay-
ment if such payment will be late and shall inform 
the project owner of the approximate date the pay-
ment will be made. 
‘‘(4) USE OF RESERVES.—If a housing assistance 
payment for a project has not been received before the 
expiration of the 10-day period beginning upon the 
due date for such payment, the project owner shall, 
after the expiration of such period, be entitled to ob-
tain funds from a project replacement reserve, resid-
ual receipts reserve, or other project reserve in order 
to pay operating and debt service costs for the project. 
Upon receipt of the monthly housing assistance pay-
ment from the Secretary, the project owner shall 
promptly replace or replenish any such funds ad-
vanced pursuant to the preceding sentence. 
‘‘(5) INTEREST PAYMENT.—If a monthly housing 
assistance payment is not made before the expiration 
of the 30-day period beginning upon the due date for 
such payment, the Secretary shall pay to the owner 
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H. Res. 387
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
July 27, 2005.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order 
to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3283) to enhance re-
sources to enforce United States trade rights. The bill shall 
be considered as read. The amendment in the nature of a 
substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 
accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
bill, as amended, to final passage without intervening motion 
except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, as amended, equal-
ly divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minor-
ity member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) 
one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
Attest:
Clerk.
not less than the rates prevailing in the locality 
involved for the corresponding classes of labor-
ers and mechanics employed on construction of 
a similar character, as determined by the Sec-
retary of Labor in accordance with subchapter 
IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States 
Code. 
(B) EXEMPTION.—Subparagraph (A) shall 
not apply to any individual who— 
(i) performs services for which the in-
dividual volunteered; 
(ii) does not receive compensation for 
such services or is paid expenses, reason-
able benefits, or a nominal fee for such 
services; and 
(iii) is not otherwise employed at any 
time in the construction work. 
(6) ACCESS TO RESIDUAL RECEIPTS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall au-
thorize the owner of a housing project assisted 
under this section to use any residual receipts 
held for the project in excess of $500 per unit 
(or in excess of such other amount prescribed 
by the Secretary based on the needs of the 
project) for activities to retrofit and renovate 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 69 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 387 
[Report No. 109–187] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3283) to enhance resources 
to enforce United States trade rights. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 26, 2005 
Mr. PUTNAM, 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. 3283) to 
enhance resources to enforce United States trade rights. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3283) to 
enhance resources to enforce United States trade rights. 
The bill shall be considered as read. The amendment in 
the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the 
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be 
considered as adopted. The previous question shall be con-
HRES 387 RH 
sidered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage 
without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate 
on the bill, as amended, equally divided and controlled by 
the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recom-
mit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 69 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 387 
[Report No. 109–187] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3283) 
to enhance resources to enforce United States 
trade rights. 
JULY 26, 2005 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 388
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
September 29, 2005.
Whereas the European Union instituted measures on the 
Cuban Government after the Cuban Government exer-
cised extreme repression on peaceful prodemocracy activ-
ists in 2003, but in January 2005 the European Union 
suspended its measures; 
Whereas on July 13, 2005, the Cuban Government detained 
24 human rights activists who were participating in a sol-
emn event in remembrance of the victims of the tugboat 
massacre of innocent civilians by the Cuban government 
of July 13, 1994; 
Whereas human rights activists Rene Montes de Oca, Emilio 
Leiva Perez, Camilo Cairo Falcon, Manuel Perez Soira, 
Roberto Guerra Perez, and Lazaro Alonso Roman remain 
incarcerated from the July 13, 2005, event and face 
trumped up charges of ‘‘disorderly conduct’’; 
Whereas on July 14, 2005, the Government of France invited 
the Cuban regime’s Foreign Minister to the French Em-
bassy in Havana for a ‘‘Bastille Day’’ celebration; 
Whereas members of the prodemocracy opposition in Cuba 
sought, on July 22, 2005, in Havana, to demonstrate in 
front of the French Embassy in a peaceful and orderly 
manner, on behalf of the liberation of all Cuban political
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2505
AN ACT
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human
cloning.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2506
AN ACT
Making appropriations for foreign operations, export financ-
ing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2002, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,