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H. Res. 475
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 12, 2002.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 4687) to provide for the establishment of inves-
tigative teams to assess building performance and emergency
response and evacuation procedures in the wake of any build-
ing failure that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that
posed significant potential of substantial loss of life. The first
reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. General debate
shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking
minority member of the Committee on Science. After general
debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the
five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an origi-
nal bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute
rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute rec-
ommended by the Committee on Science now printed in the
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bill. Each section of the committee amendment in the nature
of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order
against the committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute are waived. During consideration of the bill for
amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole
may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the
Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed
in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for
that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so print-
ed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consider-
ation of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and
report the bill to the House with such amendments as may
have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote
in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee
of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in
the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be
considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to
final passage without intervening motion except one motion
to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 188
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 475
[Report No. 107–560]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4687) to provide for the estab-
lishment of investigative teams to assess building performance and emer-
gency response and evacuation procedures in the wake of any building
failure that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that posed signifi-
cant potential of substantial loss of life.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 9, 2002
Ms. PRYCE, 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. 4687) to provide
for the establishment of investigative teams to assess
building performance and emergency response and evacu-
ation procedures in the wake of any building failure
that has resulted in substantial loss of life or that posed
significant potential of substantial loss of life.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of
rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee
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of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 4687) to provide for the establish-
ment of investigative teams to assess building performance
and emergency response and evacuation procedures in the
wake of any building failure that has resulted in substan-
tial loss of life or that posed significant potential of sub-
stantial loss of life. The first reading of the bill shall be
dispensed with. General debate shall be confined to the
bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of
the Committee on Science. After general debate the bill
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute
rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill
for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule
the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended
by the Committee on Science now printed in the bill. Each
section of the committee amendment in the nature of a
substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order
against the committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute are waived. During consideration of the bill for
amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole
may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether
the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be
printed in the portion of the Congressional Record des-
ignated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amend-
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ments so printed shall be considered as read. At the con-
clusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the
Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with
such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member
may demand a separate vote in the House on any amend-
ment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill
or to the committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit
with or without instructions.
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HJ 63 PCS 
(e) The judicial remedy provided for in this sec-
tion shall be the exclusive remedy for the judicial re-
view or enforcement of the obligations of the Gov-
ernment of the United States under this Article and 
actions brought under section 172(b) which relate to 
the activities of the Government of the United 
States and its officers and employees governed by 
section 161. 
(f) In actions pursuant to this section, the Gov-
ernment of the Federated States of Micronesia shall 
be treated as if it were a United States citizen. 
Section 163
(a) For the purpose of gathering data necessary to 
study the environmental effects of activities of the Govern-
ment of the United States subject to the requirements of 
this Article, the Government of the Federated States of 
Micronesia shall be granted access to facilities operated 
by the Government of the United States in the Federated 
States of Micronesia, to the extent necessary for this pur-
pose, except to the extent such access would unreasonably 
interfere with the exercise of the authority and responsi-
bility of the Government of the United States under Title 
Three. 
(b) The Government of the United States, in turn, 
shall be granted access to the Federated States of Micro-
House Calendar No. 188
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 475
[Report No. 107–560]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4687)
to provide for the establishment of investigative
teams to assess building performance and emer-
gency response and evacuation procedures in the
wake of any building failure that has resulted in
substantial loss of life or that posed significant
potential of substantial loss of life.
JULY 9, 2002
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 477
Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 10, 2002
Mr. QUINN submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating majority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following Member be, and is here-
by, elected to the following standing committee of the
House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE: Mr. J. Randy Forbes.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 478
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to
implementing the Medicine Equity and Drug Safety Act of 2000.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 10, 2002
Mr. BERRY (for himself, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. POMEROY,
Mr. BOSWELL, and Mr. ALLEN) submitted the following resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with
respect to implementing the Medicine Equity and Drug
Safety Act of 2000.
Whereas Americans fill approximately 3.0 billion prescrip-
tions each year at a cost of almost $117 billion;
Whereas prescription drug spending is projected to continue
to increase at a rate of approximately 17 percent per
year;
Whereas brand-name prescription drug prices have doubled
since 1990;
Whereas average prescription drug prices continue to increase
at a rate three times as high as general inflation and
twice as high as medical inflation;
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Whereas drug prices are two times to ten times more expen-
sive in the United States than they are in other coun-
tries;
Whereas the Medicine Equity and Drug Safety Act of 2000
(‘‘MEDS Act’’) was enacted pursuant to section 745 of
the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad-
ministration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,
2001 (enacted by reference by Public Law 106–387)(114
Stat. 1549A–35); and
Whereas the MEDS Act would allow pharmacists and drug
wholesalers to import less costly prescription drugs into
the United States from FDA-approved manufacturing fa-
cilities in Canada and other countries: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives urges
the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consulta-
tion with the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to imple-
ment the Medicine Equity and Drug Safety Act of 2000
in order to provide less costly prescription drugs to Amer-
ican consumers.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 479
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3818) to protect investors by
enhancing regulation of public auditors, improving corporate governance,
overhauling corporate disclosure made pursuant to the securities laws,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 10, 2002
Ms. CARSON of Indiana (for herself and Mr. LAFALCE) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3818) to protect
investors by enhancing regulation of public auditors, im-
proving corporate governance, overhauling corporate dis-
closure made pursuant to the securities laws, and for
other purposes.
Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker shall, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of
the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 3818) to protect investors by en-
hancing regulation of public auditors, improving corporate
governance, overhauling corporate disclosure made pursu-
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ant to the securities laws, and for other purposes. The
first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points
of order against consideration of the bill are waived. Gen-
eral debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not ex-
ceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on
Financial Services. After general debate the bill shall be
considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The
bill shall be considered as read. The Chairman of the Com-
mittee of the Whole shall accord priority in recognition
to Representative LaFalce of New York to offer an
amendment consisting of the text of H.R. 5070. At the
conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the
Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with
such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening
motion except one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions.
SEC. 2. If the Committee of the Whole rises and re-
ports that it has come to no resolution on the bill, then
on the next legislative day the House shall, immediately
after the third daily order of business under clause 1 of
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rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for fur-
ther consideration of the bill.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 47
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp
should be issued honoring American farm women.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 14, 2001
Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin (for himself, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. BUYER,
Mr. BARRETT, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr.
PETRI, and Mr. RANGEL) submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
a postage stamp should be issued honoring American
farm women.
Whereas American farm women have for centuries been crit-
ical to the survival of the family farm;
Whereas in 1862 the newly formed Department of Agri-
culture released a study showing that on 3 out of 4 farms
the wife ‘‘works harder’’ and ‘‘endures more, than any
other on the place’’;
Whereas American farm women played an important role in
the United States victories in the World Wars, when they
and their families took on even greater responsibilities on
the farms, maintaining the food and fiber needs of our
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country as millions of men left the farms to fight in the
wars;
Whereas women have been actively involved in critical farm
decisions, such as the buying and selling of land and
farm equipment, estate planning, and developing new
production practices; and
Whereas American farm women play an integral role in farm
tasks, such as tending to animals, field work, book-
keeping, and raising children: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the United States Postal Service should
issue a postage stamp honoring American farm
women; and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a stamp be issued.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 480
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4098) to provide for criminal
prosecution of persons who alter or destroy evidence in certain Federal
investigations or defraud investors of publicly traded securities, to dis-
allow debts incurred in violation of securities fraud laws from being
discharged in bankruptcy, to protect whistleblowers against retaliation
by their employers, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 10, 2002
Mr. PHELPS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4098) to provide
for criminal prosecution of persons who alter or destroy
evidence in certain Federal investigations or defraud in-
vestors of publicly traded securities, to disallow debts
incurred in violation of securities fraud laws from being
discharged in bankruptcy, to protect whistleblowers
against retaliation by their employers, and for other pur-
poses.
Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker shall, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of
the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
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ation of the bill (H.R. 4098) to provide for criminal pros-
ecution of persons who alter or destroy evidence in certain
Federal investigations or defraud investors of publicly
traded securities, to disallow debts incurred in violation
of securities fraud laws from being discharged in bank-
ruptcy, to protect whistleblowers against retaliation by
their employers, and for other purposes. The first reading
of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order
against consideration of the bill are waived. General de-
bate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one
hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and
ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judici-
ary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for
amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be
considered as read. The amendment specified in section
2 of this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the
House and in the Committee of the Whole. At the conclu-
sion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Com-
mittee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the
House with such further amendments as may have been
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage
without intervening motion to recommit with or without
instructions.
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SEC. 2. The amendment referred to in the first sec-
tion of this resolution is as follows:
‘‘Strike section 6 and section 9 and redesignate the
remaining sections accordingly.’’
SEC. 3. If the Committee of the Whole rises and re-
ports that it has come to no resolution on the bill, then
on the next legislative day the House shall, immediately
after the third daily order of business under clause 1 of
rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for fur-
ther consideration of the bill.
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H. Res. 482
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 16, 2002.
Whereas Theodore Samuel Williams served his country with
honor and distinction as a Naval Aviator during World
War II and as a Marine fighter pilot during the Korean
War;
Whereas Ted Williams, during his service in the Marines dur-
ing the Korean War, flew on 39 combat missions and
earned an Air Medal and two Gold Stars;
Whereas Ted Williams’ exploits while playing baseball with
the Boston Red Sox from 1939–1960 led to him being
referred to as ‘‘the greatest hitter who ever lived’’;
Whereas during his career with the Boston Red Sox, Ted
Williams had 2,654 total hits, 521 home runs, and a life-
time batting average of .344, despite losing almost five
full seasons to military service;
Whereas as a member of the Boston Red Sox, Ted Williams
hit for an average of .406 in 1941 and is the last major
league baseball player to hit for an average above .400;
Whereas as a member of the Boston Red Sox, Ted Williams
led the American League in batting six times, in slugging
percentage nine times, in total bases six times, and in
runs scored six times;
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Whereas as a member of the Boston Red Sox, Ted Williams
won two Triple Crowns, was twice named the Most Valu-
able Player of the American League, was chosen as an
American League All-Star 16 times, and was named the
player of the decade for the 1950’s;
Whereas Ted Williams had a career on-base percentage of
.481, the highest in the history of the major leagues;
Whereas Ted Williams was elected to the Baseball Hall of
Fame in 1966; and
Whereas Ted Williams provided invaluable assistance to the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts through his efforts on
behalf of and support for the Jimmy Fund in order to
help eradicate cancer in children: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors
the outstanding accomplishments of Ted Williams and ex-
presses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the fam-
ily of Ted Williams on his passing.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 482
Honoring Ted Williams and extending the condolences of the House of
Representatives on his death.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 12, 2002
Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. FRANK, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr.
OLVER, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. MCGOVERN,
Mr. CAPUANO, and Mr. LYNCH) submitted the following resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Honoring Ted Williams and extending the condolences of
the House of Representatives on his death.
Whereas Theodore Samuel Williams served his country with
honor and distinction as a Naval Aviator during World
War II and as a Marine fighter pilot during the Korean
War;
Whereas Ted Williams, during his service in the Marines dur-
ing the Korean War, flew on 39 combat missions and
earned an Air Medal and two Gold Stars;
Whereas Ted Williams’ exploits while playing baseball with
the Boston Red Sox from 1939–1960 led to him being
referred to as ‘‘the greatest hitter who ever lived’’;
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Whereas during his career with the Boston Red Sox, Ted
Williams had 2,654 total hits, 521 home runs, and a life-
time batting average of .344, despite losing almost five
full seasons to military service;
Whereas as a member of the Boston Red Sox, Ted Williams
hit for an average of .406 in 1941 and is the last major
league baseball player to hit for an average above .400;
Whereas as a member of the Boston Red Sox, Ted Williams
led the American League in batting six times, in slugging
percentage nine times, in total bases six times, and in
runs scored six times;
Whereas as a member of the Boston Red Sox, Ted Williams
won two Triple Crowns, was twice named the Most Valu-
able Player of the American League, was chosen as an
American League All-Star 16 times, and was named the
player of the decade for the 1950’s;
Whereas Ted Williams had a career on-base percentage of
.481, the highest in the history of the major leagues;
Whereas Ted Williams was elected to the Baseball Hall of
Fame in 1966; and
Whereas Ted Williams provided invaluable assistance to the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts through his efforts on
behalf of and support for the Jimmy Fund in order to
help eradicate cancer in children: Now, therefore, be it;
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors
the outstanding accomplishments of Ted Williams and ex-
presses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the fam-
ily of Ted Williams on his passing.
Æ
H. Res. 483
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 16, 2002.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 5093) making appropriations for the Depart-
ment of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. The first
reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order
against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate
shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking
minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After
general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment
under the five-minute rule. The amendments printed in the
report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolu-
tion shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the
Committee of the Whole. Points of order against provisions
in the bill, as amended, for failure to comply with clause 2
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of rule XXI are waived except as follows: beginning with
‘‘Provided’’ on page 29, line 22, through page 30, line 11;
page 68, lines 1 through 7. Where points of order are waived
against part of a paragraph, points of order against a provi-
sion in another part of such paragraph may be made only
against such provision and not against the entire paragraph.
During consideration of the bill for further amendment, the
Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority
in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering
an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of
the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in
clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be con-
sidered as read. During consideration of the bill, points of
order against amendments for failure to comply with clause
2(e) of rule XXI are waived. At the conclusion of consider-
ation of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and
report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further
amendments as may have been adopted. The previous ques-
tion shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amend-
ments thereto to final passage without intervening motion ex-
cept one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.