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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 274
Commending the National Endowment for Democracy for its contributions 
to democratic development around the world on the occasion of the 
20th anniversary of the establishment of the National Endowment for 
Democracy. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 9, 2003
Mr. HYDE (for himself, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. COX, Mr. KIRK, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. 
SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. PITTS, Mr. BEREU-
TER, Mr. HOUGHTON, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. ACKER-
MAN, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. 
PAYNE, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mrs. LOWEY, and 
Mr. MENENDEZ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Commending the National Endowment for Democracy for 
its contributions to democratic development around the 
world on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the 
establishment of the National Endowment for Democ-
racy.
Whereas November 22, 2003, marks the 20th anniversary of 
the establishment of the National Endowment for Democ-
racy (hereinafter the ‘‘Endowment’’), a bipartisan non-
governmental 
institution 
that 
promotes 
democracy 
around the world;
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Whereas through the National Endowment for Democracy 
Act (22 U.S.C. 4411 et seq.), signed into law by Presi-
dent Ronald Reagan on November 22, 1983, Congress 
has made possible the funding of the Endowment’s world-
wide grant programs; 
Whereas 2003 also marks the 20th anniversary of the Na-
tional Republican Institute for International Affairs 
(which was subsequently renamed the International Re-
publican Institute (IRI)), the National Democratic Insti-
tute for International Affairs (NDI), and the Center for 
International Private Enterprise (CIPE), all of which 
joined the Free Trade Union Institute (which was subse-
quently renamed as the American Center for Inter-
national Labor Solidarity) to form the four affiliated in-
stitutions of the Endowment; 
Whereas the Endowment and the affiliated institutes have 
supported grassroots programs to build democratic insti-
tutions, spread democratic values, encourage free market 
institutions, and promote political parties, worker rights, 
independent media, human rights, the rule of law, civic 
education, conflict resolution, political participation by 
women, and many other essential components of civil so-
ciety and democratic governance in emerging and transi-
tional democracies, nondemocracies, and war-torn soci-
eties; 
Whereas the programs carried out or funded by the Endow-
ment have made significant contributions to the efforts of 
democratic activists to achieve freedom and self-govern-
ance around the world; 
Whereas the Endowment, through the Journal of Democracy, 
the International Forum for Democratic Studies, the 
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program, and the
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(II) services that require extensive 
regulation; 
(III) essential human services; and 
(IV) services that have an essentially 
social component. 
(ii) The services described in subclauses (I) 
through (IV) of clause (i) include, but are not 
limited to, public benefit programs, health care, 
health insurance, public health, child care, edu-
cation and training, the distribution of con-
trolled substances and products, including alco-
hol and tobacco and firearms, research and de-
velopment on natural and social sciences, utili-
ties including energy utilities, water, waste dis-
posal and sanitation, national security, mari-
time, air, surface, and other transportation
services, postal services, energy extraction and 
related services, and correctional services. 
(B) The agreement shall permit countries 
that have made commitments in areas covered 
in subparagraph (A) to revise those commit-
ments for the purposes of public interest regu-
lation without financial or other trade-related 
penalties.
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World Movement for Democracy, has served as a key 
center of democratic research, exchange, and networking, 
bringing together thousands of democracy activists, schol-
ars, and practitioners from around the world; and 
Whereas the spread of democracy throughout the world, to 
which the work of the Endowment has contributed sig-
nificantly, has enhanced the national security interests of 
the United States and advanced democratic ideals and 
values throughout the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) commends the National Endowment for De-
mocracy for its major contributions to the strength-
ening of democracy around the world on the occa-
sion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of 
the Endowment; and 
(2) endeavors to continue to support the vital 
work of the National Endowment for Democracy.
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(C) The agreement shall ensure that rules 
on subsidies and government procurement fully 
protect the ability of governments to support 
and purchase services in ways that promote eco-
nomic development, social justice and equity, 
public 
health, 
environmental 
quality, 
and 
human and workers’ rights. 
(D) The agreement shall make no new 
commitments on the temporary entry of work-
ers because such policies should be determined 
by the Congress, after consideration by the con-
gressional committees with jurisdiction over im-
migration to avoid an array of inconsistent poli-
cies and policies which fail to—
(i) include labor market tests that en-
sure that the employment of such tem-
porary workers will not adversely affect 
other similarly employed workers; 
(ii) involve labor unions in the labor 
certification process implemented under 
the immigration program for temporary 
workers under section 101(a)(15)(H)(i) of 
the Immigration and Nationality Act, in-
cluding the filing by an employer of an ap-
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 277
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should 
devote resources to researching treatment options for women with ovarian 
cancer and support community groups that promote awareness about 
the disease and encourage early diagnosis. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 10, 2003
Mr. BURGESS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
Congress should devote resources to researching treat-
ment options for women with ovarian cancer and support 
community groups that promote awareness about the 
disease and encourage early diagnosis.
Whereas the American Cancer Society predicts that 14,300 
women will die of ovarian cancer and 25,400 new cases 
of the disease will be diagnosed in 2003; 
Whereas among women in the United States ovarian cancer 
is the the 7th most common cancer and the 5th most 
common fatal cancer;
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Whereas ovarian cancer kills 5 percent of all women who die 
from cancer, a death toll higher than any other gyneco-
logical cancer; 
Whereas ovarian cancer occurs in the United States with the 
same frequency as it did in 1973, but the mortality rate 
for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer has decreased 
by about 12 percent due to increased awareness and 
groundbreaking medical research; 
Whereas most cases of ovarian cancer occur in women over 
the age of 50; 
Whereas in a majority of women diagnosed with ovarian can-
cer, the cancer is only detected after it has spread, which 
significantly reduces survival rates; 
Whereas organizations such as the National Ovarian Cancer 
Coalition and its state and local chapters work everyday 
to improve the lives of women affected by ovarian cancer; 
Whereas the Federal government devotes millions of dollars 
annually to research increasingly successful treatment 
regimens and diagnostic tools to detect ovarian cancer in 
its early stages; and 
Whereas President George W. Bush declared September 2002 
as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to raise 
awareness about this disease and encourage women to 
undergo regular health screenings: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) Congress should continue to devote re-
sources to researching diagnostic tools and methods 
and treatments for ovarian cancer; and
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(2) Congress should support community groups 
that raise awareness about ovarian cancer in their 
work to improve the lives of women affected by ovar-
ian cancer.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 278
Recognizing the contributions of African-American basketball teams and play-
ers for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the sport 
of basketball and to the Nation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 11, 2003
Ms. KILPATRICK (for herself and Mr. CONYERS) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the contributions of African-American basketball 
teams and players for their achievements, dedication, 
and contributions to the sport of basketball and to the 
Nation.
Whereas, even though African-Americans were excluded from 
playing in organized white-only leagues, the desire of Af-
rican-Americans to play basketball could not be re-
pressed; 
Whereas, unlike baseball, which had Negro leagues, basket-
ball had no organized black leagues, thus forcing blacks 
to take to the road out of necessity; 
Whereas among the most well-known black barnstorming 
teams who found their beginnings in the 1920s were the
House Calendar No. 31
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 53
[Report No. 108–86] 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. 
MAY 1, 2003
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, 
and ordered to be printed
II 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4917 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
OCTOBER 9, 2004 
Received 
AN ACT 
To amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize appro-
priations for the Administrative Conference of the United 
States for fiscal years 2005, 2006, and 2007, and for 
other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 4917 RDS 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Federal Regulatory 
Improvement Act of 2004’’. 
SEC. 2. PURPOSES. 
(a) PURPOSES.—Section 591 of title 5, United States 
Code, is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘§ 591 Purposes 
‘‘The purposes of this subchapter are— 
‘‘(1) to provide suitable arrangements through 
which Federal agencies, assisted by outside experts, 
may cooperatively study mutual problems, exchange 
information, and develop recommendations for action 
by proper authorities to the end that private rights 
may be fully protected and regulatory activities and 
other Federal responsibilities may be carried out ex-
peditiously in the public interest; 
‘‘(2) to promote more effective public participa-
tion and efficiency in the rulemaking process; 
‘‘(3) to reduce unnecessary litigation in the reg-
ulatory process; 
‘‘(4) to improve the use of science in the regu-
latory process; and 
‘‘(5) to improve the effectiveness of laws appli-
cable to the regulatory process.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Title 5 of the 
United States Code is amended—
OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO CERTAIN SAFETY-NET 
SERVICES.—The Secretary may not impose or approve 
under the authority of section 1115 an elimination or 
modification of the amount, duration, or scope of the serv-
ices described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of section 
1905(a)(2) (relating to services provided by a rural health 
clinic (as defined in section 1905(l)(1)) and services pro-
vided by a Federally-qualified health center (as defined in 
section 1905(l)(2))) or of the requirements of section 
1902(bb) (relating to payment for such services).’’. 
SEC. 7. IMPROVEMENT OF THE PROCESS FOR THE DEVEL-
OPMENT AND APPROVAL OF MEDICAID AND 
CHIP DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS. 
Section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1315) is amended by inserting after subsection (c) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(d) In the case of any experimental, pilot, or dem-
onstration project under subsection (a) to assist in pro-
moting the objectives of title XIX or XXI in a State that 
would result in a substantive change in eligibility, enroll-
ment, benefits, financing, or cost-sharing (to the extent 
permitted under section 1916(f)) with respect to a State 
program under title XIX or XXI (in this subsection re-
ferred to as a ‘demonstration project’) the following shall 
apply:
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 279
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Congress hosted the American Association for the
Advancement of Science’s (AAAS) first Congressional
Science and Engineering Fellows 30 years ago in 1973;
Whereas the AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering
Fellowship Program was the first to provide an oppor-
tunity for Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers to learn
about the policymaking process while bolstering the tech-
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nical expertise available to Members of Congress and
staff;
Whereas Members of Congress hold the AAAS Congressional
Science and Engineering Fellowship Program in high re-
gard for the substantial contributions that Fellows have
made, serving both in personal offices and on committee
staff;
Whereas the Congress is increasingly involved in public policy
issues of a scientific and technical nature and recognizes
the need to develop additional in-house expertise in the
areas of science and engineering;
Whereas more than 800 individuals have held AAAS Con-
gressional Science and Engineering Fellowships since
1973;
Whereas the AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering
Fellows represent the full range of physical, biological,
and social sciences, and all fields of engineering;
Whereas the AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering
Fellows bring to the Congress new insights and ideas, ex-
tensive knowledge, and perspectives from a variety of dis-
ciplines;
Whereas the AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering
Fellows learn about legislative, oversight, and investiga-
tive activities through assignments that offer a wide
array of responsibilities;
Whereas AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering Fel-
lowships provide an opportunity for scientists and engi-
neers to transition into careers in government service;
and
Whereas many former AAAS Congressional Science and En-
gineering Fellows return to their disciplines and share
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knowledge with students and peers to encourage more
scientists and engineers to participate in informing gov-
ernment processes: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the significance of the anniver-
sary of the American Association for the Advance-
ment of Science Congressional Science and Engi-
neering Fellowship Program;
(2) acknowledges the value of 30 years of par-
ticipation by the American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science Congressional Science and En-
gineering Fellows; and
(3) reaffirms its commitment to support the use
of science in governmental decisionmaking through
the American Association for the Advancement of
Science Congressional Science and Engineering Fel-
lowship Program.
Passed the House of Representatives October 28,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
HR 4917 RDS 
(1) in section 594 by striking ‘‘purpose’’ and 
inserting ‘‘purposes’’; and 
(2) in the table of sections of chapter 5 of part 
I by amending the item relating to section 591 to 
read as follows: 
‘‘591. Purposes’’. 
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Section 596 of title 5, United States Code, is amend-
ed to read as follows: 
‘‘§ 596. Authorization of appropriations 
‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
this subchapter not more than $3,000,000 for fiscal year 
2005, $3,100,000 for fiscal year 2006, and $3,200,000 
for fiscal year 2007. Of any amounts appropriated under 
this section, not more than $2,500 may be made available 
in each fiscal year for official representation and enter-
tainment expenses for foreign dignitaries.’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives October 8, 
2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
(4) by inserting after paragraph (4) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(5) to encourage States to improve the quality 
of child care available to families; 
‘‘(6) to promote school readiness by encour-
aging the exposure of young children in child care to 
nurturing environments and developmentally-appro-
priate activities, including activities to foster early 
cognitive and literacy development; and’’. 
(b) 
CONFORMING
AMENDMENT.—Section 
658E(c)(3)(B) of the Child Care and Development Block 
Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858c(c)(3)(B)) is amended 
by striking ‘‘through (5)’’ and inserting ‘‘through (7)’’. 
SEC. 203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Section 658B of the Child Care and Development 
Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘is’’ and inserting ‘‘are’’, and 
(2) by striking ‘‘$1,000,000,000 for each of the 
fiscal years 1996 through 2002’’ and inserting 
‘‘$2,100,000,000 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2003, 
$2,300,000,000 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2004, 
$2,500,000,000 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2005, 
$2,700,000,000 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2006, 
$2,900,000,000 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2007, 
and 
$3,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2008’’.
HCON 280 RFS 
Whereas the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, an 
international trade association with members throughout 
the United States, Canada, Mexico and throughout the 
world, represents producers of construction aggregates—
sand, gravel, and crushed stone—and by product volume 
is the largest mining trade association in the world; 
Whereas the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association has 
advocated tirelessly for a strong infrastructure and trans-
portation system that serves the Nation’s needs and in-
terests; 
Whereas the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is a 
key member of the Transportation Construction Coalition 
and a founding member of Americans for Transportation 
Mobility whose objective is to improve the Nation’s roads, 
bridges, mass transit systems, waterways, airports, and 
water and wastewater system that are the backbone of 
the Nation’s economy; 
Whereas the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association in-
vests valuable resources into improving the professional 
development of industry employees by sponsoring edu-
cational seminars, and advocates that members maintain 
a strong and unwavering commitment to safety and 
health at workplaces; 
Whereas the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association be-
lieves all legislation and regulations should be based on 
sound science and encourages members to meet all estab-
lished environmental, safety, and health regulatory re-
quirements, and where possible to do better than the law 
or regulation requires; 
Whereas among the environmental benefits of the use of ag-
gregates are erosion and flood control, reclaimed land
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 281
Urging observance of Global Family Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of 
Florida, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. FILNER, Mr. FROST, Mrs. JONES of 
Ohio, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MEEKS of New 
York, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. WYNN, and Mr. 
MCDERMOTT) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Urging observance of Global Family Day.
Whereas in this time of international unrest and new perils 
for the people of the world, it is vital that all means pos-
sible for the restoration of peace and the reduction of 
hate, terror, hunger, and disease be pursued with dili-
gence; 
Whereas the people of the world are inextricably linked as 
one human family; 
Whereas until now we have had no shared tradition to ac-
knowledge and celebrate our mutual kinship; 
Whereas it is well-proven that shared holidays strongly influ-
ence the creation and maintenance of bonds among faith,
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cultural and national groups, and that lack of such bonds 
is an incentive to mistrust and conflict; 
Whereas the United Nations General Assembly, through the 
adoption of Res. 54/29 and Res. 56/2, and the United 
States 106th Congress, through the unanimous adoption 
of S. Con. Res. 138, as well as many heads of state, con-
cur in the importance of establishing an annual shared 
global tradition with one day of peace and sharing cele-
brated worldwide, a day dedicated to all those members 
of our human family who are suffering, and to the devel-
opment of strong global family values; and 
Whereas on this one day of peace and sharing, now com-
monly called Global Family Day, people around the world 
are to recognize and celebrate its mission by gathering 
with family and friends, neighbors, their faith commu-
nities or people of another culture, to share food, tradi-
tions, and mutual pledges of nonviolence: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress calls upon the President 
to lead Americans in observing one day of peace and shar-
ing at the start of each year, to be known as Global Family 
Day.
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108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 282
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of Johnny Cash.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 282
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Johnny Cash was one of the most influential and
recognized voices of American music throughout the
world, whose influence spanned generations and musical
genres;
Whereas Johnny Cash was born on February 26, 1932, in
Kingsland, Arkansas, and moved with his family at the
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age of 3 to Dyess, Arkansas, where the family farmed 20
acres of cotton and other seasonal crops;
Whereas those early years in the life of Johnny Cash inspired
songs such as ‘‘Look at Them Beans’’ and ‘‘Five Feet
High and Rising’’;
Whereas Johnny Cash eventually released more than 70 al-
bums of original material in his lifetime, beginning with
his first recording in 1955 with the Tennessee Two;
Whereas Johnny Cash was a devoted husband to June Carter
Cash, a father of 5 children, and a grandfather;
Whereas Johnny Cash received extensive recognition for his
contributions to the musical heritage of the Nation, in-
cluding membership in the Grand Ole Opry; induction
into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Country
Music Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame; and his receipt of numerous awards, including
Kennedy Center Honors, 11 Grammy Awards, and the
2001 National Medal of Arts;
Whereas Johnny Cash embodied the creativity, innovation,
and social conscience that define American music;
Whereas Johnny Cash was a vocal champion of the down-
trodden, the working man, and Native Americans; and
Whereas the Nation has lost one of its most prolific and in-
fluential musicians with the death of Johnny Cash on
September 12, 2003, in Nashville, Tennessee: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the life and accomplishments of
Johnny Cash;
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(2) recognizes and honors Johnny Cash for his
invaluable contributions to the Nation, Tennessee,
and our musical heritage; and
(3) extends condolences to the Cash family on
the death of a remarkable man.
Passed the House of Representatives September 30,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.