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Public Company Accounting Oversight Board pursuant to 
section 109(j) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Pub. 
L. 107–204). 
‘‘(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this joint 
resolution, upon the collection of fees authorized in section 
109(d) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107–
204), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board 
shall reimburse the Securities and Exchange Commission 
for any Commission appropriations advanced to the Board 
for start-up expenses pursuant to section 109(j) of such 
Act or subsection (a) of this section, so as to result in 
no net effect of such advances on appropriations available 
to the Commission in fiscal year 2003.’’. 
SEC. 5. (a) APPROVAL OF PROSPECTUS.—For pur-
poses of section 3307(a) of title 40, United States Code, 
the prospectus of General Services Administration entitled 
‘‘Prospectus—Lease, Department of Homeland Security, 
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area’’, prospectus number 
PDC–08W03, as submitted on December 24, 2002, is 
deemed approved by the Committee on Environment and 
Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure of the House of Representa-
tives on the date of enactment of this Act. 
(b) PROHIBITION ON DELEGATION.—The authority 
of the General Services Administration to lease space
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under this section may not be delegated to any other de-
partment or agency. 
(c) MODIFICATIONS.—Any modification to the pro-
spectus referred to in subsection (a) that is subject to ap-
proval under section 3307 of title 40, United States Code, 
shall be approved in accordance with the requirements of 
such section. 
SEC. 6. Section 126 of Public Law 107–229, as 
added by Public Law 107–240, is amended to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘SEC. 126. Notwithstanding any other provision of 
this joint resolution, except section 107, the District of 
Columbia may expend local funds for programs and activi-
ties under the heading ‘District of Columbia Funds—Op-
erating Expenses’ at the rate set forth for such programs 
and activities in the revised financial plan and budget for 
the District Government for fiscal year 2003 submitted 
to Congress by the District of Columbia pursuant to sec-
tion 138 of H.R. 5521 of the 107th Congress, as reported
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by the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Rep-
resentatives.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives January 8, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 20
To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution 
of 2002. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mr. PAUL, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. 
MCDERMOTT, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. LEE, Mr. GRIJALVA, 
Mr. OWENS, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. OBERSTAR, Ms. WATERS, Ms. 
SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. 
FARR, Mr. OLVER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. WATSON, Mr. 
KLECZKA, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. FILNER, Mr. FRANK of Massachu-
setts, Mr. RUSH, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. STARK, and Mr. 
CAPUANO) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on International Relations 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force 
Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REPEAL OF PUBLIC LAW 107–243. 
The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against 
Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107–243; 116 Stat. 
1498) is hereby repealed.
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IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 21
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding 
regulations on the amounts of expenditures of personal funds made 
by candidates for election for public office. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. LEACH introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States regarding regulations on the amounts of expendi-
tures of personal funds made by candidates for election 
for public office.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 23
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
Mr. YOUNG of Florida introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Appropriations 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 
2003, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Public Law 107–229 is further amended by striking 
the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu 
thereof ‘‘February 24, 2003’’.
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IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 25
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal 
the 22nd amendment to the Constitution. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2003
Mr. HOYER (for himself, Mr. HYDE, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. SEN-
SENBRENNER, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. SABO, and Mr. PALLONE) introduced 
the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States to repeal the 22nd amendment to the Constitution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘The twenty-second article of amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States is repealed.’’.
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IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 26
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect 
the Pledge of Allegiance. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States to protect the Pledge of Allegiance.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘It is not an establishment of religion for teachers 
in a public school to recite, or to lead willing students in 
the recitation of, the following pledge: ‘I pledge allegiance 
to the flag of the United States of America and to the 
Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indi-
visible, with liberty and justice for all.’ ’’.
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IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 27
Recognizing and commending the continuing dedication, selfless service, and 
commitment of members of the Armed Forces and their families during 
the Global War on Terrorism and in defense of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 4, 2003
Mr. HUNTER (for himself, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. AKIN, Mr. BARTLETT of Mary-
land, Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire, Mr. BUYER, Mr. COLE, Mrs. 
DAVIS of California, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. 
EVANS, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. FORBES, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. 
GINGREY, Mr. HAYES, Mr. HILL, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. JONES of North Caro-
lina, Mr. KLINE, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. 
LOBIONDO, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. MAR-
SHALL, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. ORTIZ, 
Mr. REYES, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. 
SCHROCK, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. SNYDER, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. 
TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. TURNER of Ohio, Mr. 
WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico, and Mr. WILSON 
of South Carolina) introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and commending the continuing dedication, self-
less service, and commitment of members of the Armed 
Forces and their families during the Global War on 
Terrorism and in defense of the United States.
Whereas the Global War on Terrorism began in response to 
the unprovoked terrorist attack on the United States
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homeland on September 11, 2001, which resulted in the 
deaths of thousands of United States citizens; 
Whereas Al Qaeda, which attacked the United States on Sep-
tember 11, 2001, remains a threat to the national secu-
rity of the United States; 
Whereas the members of the Armed Forces of the United 
States, a total force comprised of active, National Guard, 
and Reserve personnel, have undertaken more than 17 
months of courageous and successful operations against 
terrorism, not only in Afghanistan, but also worldwide; 
Whereas since September 11, 2001, members of the United 
States Armed Forces have promoted homeland security 
throughout the United States by performing various mis-
sions, including providing security at the Nation’s air-
ports, protecting the public at special events, and patrol-
ling the Nation’s skies with combat air patrols; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces are helping around 
the world to train the militaries of other nations in 
counter-terrorism operations; 
Whereas these post-September 11, 2001, missions have been 
in addition to other regular military missions and have 
been performed without any permanent increase in the 
size of the Armed Forces; 
Whereas more than 65 American servicemembers have died 
defending the Nation in the Global War on Terrorism 
and more than 210 have been wounded or injured; 
Whereas nearly 225,000 members of the National Guard and 
Reserve components have been mobilized for active duty 
since the start of the Global War on Terrorism, of whom 
more than 166,000 remain on active duty, with thou-
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otherwise acquiring such rights or lawful permanent resi-
dent alien status in the United States.
Section 142
(a) Any citizen or national of the United States may
be admitted to lawfully engage in occupations, and reside
in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, subject to the
rights of the Government of the Republic of the Marshall
Islands to deny entry to or deport any such citizen or na-
tional as an undesirable alien. Any determination of inad-
missibility or deportability shall be based on reasonable
statutory grounds and shall be subject to appropriate ad-
ministrative and judicial review within the Republic of the
Marshall Islands. If a citizen or national of the United
States is a spouse of a citizen of the Republic of the Mar-
shall Islands, the Government of the Republic of the Mar-
shall Islands shall allow the United States citizen spouse
to establish residence. Should the Republic of the Marshall
Islands citizen spouse predecease the United States citizen
spouse during the marriage, the Government of the Re-
public of the Marshall Islands shall allow the United
States citizen spouse to continue to reside in the Republic
of the Marshall Islands.
(b) In enacting any laws or imposing any require-
ments with respect to citizens and nationals of the United
States entering the Republic of the Marshall Islands under
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sands facing a second year of active duty away from fam-
ilies and civilian employment; 
Whereas more than 200,000 active-duty personnel have al-
ready been deployed to the Persian Gulf theater and 
thousands of Reservists and National Guard members 
have been alerted for mobilization or are deploying for a 
possible war with Iraq; 
Whereas many employers in the Nation find their employees 
called to active duty in the National Guard and Reserve, 
and are themselves called upon in the spirit of patriotism 
to maintain job security for those mobilized personnel 
and their families; 
Whereas the ability of members of the Armed Forces to per-
form their missions requires the support and sacrifice of 
their families and the commitment to go wherever the 
Nation needs them; 
Whereas the Nation is engaged in an unprecedented global 
conflict that presents many new and dangerous chal-
lenges to the members of the Armed Forces; and 
Whereas this global conflict will require the Nation’s un-
flinching resolve and commitment to provide the Nation’s 
soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines with the necessary 
resources required for victory: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress—
(1) commends, and expresses the gratitude of 
the Nation to, all members of the United States 
Armed Forces (whether on active duty, in the Na-
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tional Guard, or in the Reserves) who are fighting 
the Global War on Terrorism; 
(2) commends, and expresses the gratitude of 
the Nation to, the employers who in the spirit of pa-
triotism maintain the job security of their mobilized 
National Guard and Reserve employees; 
(3) commends, and expresses the gratitude of 
the Nation to, the families of those servicemembers 
who have borne the burden of separation from their 
loved ones and who have staunchly supported them 
during the conduct of the Global War on Terrorism; 
(4) expresses its condolences to the families of 
the brave American servicemembers who have lost 
their lives defending the Nation in the Global War 
on Terrorism; and 
(5) reaffirms that it stands united with the 
President in the ongoing effort to defeat global ter-
rorism.
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IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 28
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding 
the right to vote. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 4, 2003
Mr. JACKSON of Illinois introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States regarding the right to vote.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. All citizens of the United States, who 
are eighteen years of age or older, shall have the right 
to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in 
which the citizen resides. The right to vote shall not be 
denied or abridged by the United States, any State, or 
any other public or private person or entity, except that 
the United States or any State may establish regulations 
narrowly tailored to produce efficient and honest elections. 
‘‘SECTION 2. Each State shall administer public elec-
tions in the State in accordance with election performance 
standards established by the Congress. The Congress shall 
reconsider such election performance standards at least 
once every four years to determine if higher standards 
should be established to reflect improvements in methods 
and practices regarding the administration of elections. 
‘‘SECTION 3. Each State shall provide any eligible 
voter the opportunity to register and vote on the day of 
any public election. 
‘‘SECTION 4. Each State and the District constituting 
the seat of Government of the United States shall estab-
lish and abide by rules for appointing its respective num-
ber of Electors. Such rules shall provide for the appoint-
ment of Electors on the day designated by the Congress 
for holding an election for President and Vice President
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and shall ensure that each Elector votes for the candidate 
for President and Vice President who received a majority 
of the popular vote in the State or District. 
‘‘SECTION 5. The Congress shall have power to en-
force this article by appropriate legislation.’’.
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IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 29
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding 
the right of all citizens of the United States to a public education 
of equal high quality. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 4, 2003
Mr. JACKSON of Illinois (for himself, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mrs. JONES of 
Ohio, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. RUSH, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. THOMPSON 
of Mississippi, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. 
NORTON, Mr. OWENS, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Ms. WATSON, Ms. 
KILPATRICK, Mr. CLAY, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. LEE, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, 
Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA´, Mr. CONYERS, and Mr. FATTAH) introduced the fol-
lowing joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judi-
ciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States regarding the right of all citizens of the United 
States to a public education of equal high quality.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
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ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States: 
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. All citizens of the United States shall 
enjoy the right to a public education of equal high quality. 
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall have power to imple-
ment this article by appropriate legislation.’’.
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Article II
Defense Facilities and Operating Rights
Section 321
(a) Specific arrangements for the establishment and
use by the Government of the United States of military
areas and facilities in the Federated States of Micronesia
are set forth in separate agreements, which shall remain
in effect in accordance with the terms of such agreements.
(b) If, in the exercise of its authority and responsibility
under this Title, the Government of the United States re-
quires the use of areas within the Federated States of Micro-
nesia in addition to those for which specific arrangements
are concluded pursuant to section 321(a), it may request
the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia to
satisfy those requirements through leases or other arrange-
ments. The Government of the Federated States of Micro-
nesia shall sympathetically consider any such request and
shall establish suitable procedures to discuss it with and
provide a prompt response to the Government of the United
States.
(c) The Government of the United States recognizes
and respects the scarcity and special importance of land
in the Federated States of Micronesia. In making any re-
quests pursuant to section 321(b), the Government of the
United States shall follow the policy of requesting the min-
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(b) Approval by the Government of the United
States in accordance with its constitutional processes.
Article II
Conference and Dispute Resolution
Section 421
The Government of the United States shall confer
promptly at the request of the Government of the Federated
States of Micronesia and that Government shall confer
promptly at the request of the Government of the United
States on matters relating to the provisions of this Compact,
as amended, or of its related agreements.
Section 422
In the event the Government of the United States or
the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, after
conferring pursuant to section 421, determines that there
is a dispute and gives written notice thereof, the two Gov-
ernments shall make a good faith effort to resolve the dispute
between themselves.
Section 423
If a dispute between the Government of the United
States and the Government of the Federated States of Micro-
nesia cannot be resolved within 90 days of written notifica-
tion in the manner provided in section 422, either party
to the dispute may refer it to arbitration in accordance with
section 424.
SEC. 12. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
the provisions of this Act, for each of fiscal years 2006 
through 2010—
(1) 
for 
the 
Secretary 
of 
the 
Interior, 
$5,000,000; 
(2) for the Secretary of Commerce, $3,000,000; 
and 
(3) for the Secretary of State, $500,000.
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Section 424
Should a dispute be referred to arbitration as provided
for in section 423, an Arbitration Board shall be established
for the purpose of hearing the dispute and rendering a deci-
sion which shall be binding upon the two parties to the dis-
pute unless the two parties mutually agree that the decision
shall be advisory. Arbitration shall occur according to the
following terms:
(a) An Arbitration Board shall consist of a
Chairman and two other members, each of whom
shall be a citizen of a party to the dispute. Each of
the two Governments which is a party to the dispute
shall appoint one member to the Arbitration Board.
If either party to the dispute does not fulfill the ap-
pointment requirements of this section within 30 days
of referral of the dispute to arbitration pursuant to
section 423, its member on the Arbitration Board
shall be selected from its own standing list by the
other party to the dispute. Each Government shall
maintain a standing list of 10 candidates. The par-
ties to the dispute shall jointly appoint a Chairman
within 15 days after selection of the other members of
the Arbitration Board. Failing agreement on a Chair-
man, the Chairman shall be chosen by lot from the
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other assistance, if any, which the Government of the
United States shall provide to the Government of the Fed-
erated States of Micronesia for the period ending on the
twentieth anniversary of the effective date of this Compact,
as amended, and for any period thereafter, if mutually
agreed.
(c) In view of the special relationship of the United
States and the Federated States of Micronesia, as reflected
in subsections 354(b) and (c) of this Compact, as amended,
and the separate agreement regarding mutual security, and
the Trust Fund Agreement, if termination occurs pursuant
to section 443 prior to the twentieth anniversary of the effec-
tive date of this Compact, as amended, the United States
shall continue to make contributions to the Trust Fund de-
scribed in section 215 of this Compact, as amended, in the
manner described in the Trust Fund Agreement.
(d) In view of the special relationship of the United
States and the Federated States of Micronesia, as reflected
in subsections 354(b) and (c) of this Compact, as amended,
and the separate agreement regarding mutual security, and
the Trust Fund Agreement, if termination occurs pursuant
to section 443 following the twentieth anniversary of the
effective date of this Compact, as amended, the Federated
States of Micronesia shall continue to be eligible to receive
proceeds from the Trust Fund described in section 215 of