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(A) in clause (i) by striking ‘‘2003’’ and 
inserting ‘‘2004’’; and 
(B) by striking clause (iii); 
(3) in paragraph (3)(B) by striking ‘‘2003 (and 
$2,485,250 shall be available for the period October 
1, 2003, through July 31, 2004)’’ and inserting 
‘‘2004’’; and 
(4) in paragraph (3)(C)—
(A) by striking ‘‘1999 through 2003’’ and 
inserting ‘‘1999 through 2004’’; 
(B) by striking ‘‘$41,420,833’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘$50,000,000’’; and 
(C) by striking ‘‘the period October 1, 
2003, through July 31, 2004’’ and inserting 
‘‘fiscal year 2004’’. 
(b) APPORTIONMENT
OF
APPROPRIATIONS
FOR 
FIXED GUIDEWAY MODERNIZATION.—Section 8(b)(1) of 
the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 (49 
U.S.C. 5337 note) is repealed. 
(c) FORMULA GRANTS AUTHORIZATIONS.—Section 
5338(a)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in the paragraph heading by striking ‘‘2003 
AND
FOR
THE
PERIOD
OF
OCTOBER
1, 
2003, 
THROUGH JULY 31,’’;
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(2) by striking subparagraph (A)(vi) and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘(vi) $3,071,200,000 for fiscal year 
2004.’’; 
(3) by striking subparagraph (B)(vi) and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘(vi) $767,800,000 for fiscal year 
2004.’’; and 
(4) in subparagraph (C) by striking ‘‘a fiscal 
year (other than for the period of October 1, 2003, 
through July 31, 2004)’’ and inserting ‘‘each of fis-
cal years 1999 through 2003’’. 
(d) FORMULA GRANT FUNDS.—Section 8(d) of the 
Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 (118 Stat. 
633; 118 Stat. 705) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(d) ALLOCATION OF FORMULA GRANT FUNDS FOR 
FISCAL YEAR 2004.—Of the aggregate of amounts made 
available by or appropriated under section 5338(a)(2) of 
title 49, United States Code, for fiscal year 2004—
‘‘(1) $4,849,950 shall be available to the Alaska 
Railroad for improvements to its passenger oper-
ations under section 5307 of such title; 
‘‘(2) $50,000,000 shall be available for bus and 
bus facilities grants under section 5309 of such title;
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‘‘(3) $90,652,801 shall be available to provide 
transportation services to elderly individuals and in-
dividuals with disabilities under section 5310 of such 
title; 
‘‘(4) $240,607,643 shall be available to provide 
financial assistance for other than urbanized areas 
under section 5311 of such title; 
‘‘(5) $6,950,000 shall be available to provide fi-
nancial assistance in accordance with section 
3038(g) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 
21st Century; and 
‘‘(6) $3,445,939,606 shall be available to pro-
vide financial assistance for urbanized areas under 
section 5307 of such title.’’. 
(e) CAPITAL PROGRAM AUTHORIZATIONS.—Section 
5338(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in the paragraph heading by striking ‘‘2003 
AND
FOR
THE
PERIOD
OF
OCTOBER
1, 
2003, 
THROUGH JULY 31,’’; 
(2) by striking subparagraph (A)(vi) and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘(vi) $2,510,000,000 for fiscal year 
2004.’’; and 
(3) by striking subparagraph (B)(vi) and insert-
ing the following:
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 176
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the financial planning process can play a vital role
in helping American workers achieve financial independ-
ence by empowering them to identify and manage real-
istic financial objectives and negotiate the financial chal-
lenges that arise at every stage of life;
•HCON 176 EH
Whereas all Americans can improve their quality of life by se-
curing competent, objective, and comprehensive financial
advice to assist them in attaining their financial goals;
Whereas, in the past year, proclamations have been issued in
numerous States and the District of Columbia recog-
nizing the importance of the financial planning process in
meeting the goal of financial independence and other
long-term financial objectives;
Whereas widespread adherence to a financial planning proc-
ess can help reduce the burdens and obligations of the
public and private sectors in providing a financial safety
net for less fortunate Americans; and
Whereas the Financial Planning Association has designated
the week beginning October 6, 2003, as ‘‘Financial Plan-
ning Week’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘Financial
Planning Week’’;
(2) recognizes the significant impact that sound
financial planning can have on securing financial
independence and achieving life’s goals and dreams;
(3) acknowledges and commends the millions of
American families across the United States, as well
as the financial planning profession, for their adher-
ence and dedication to the financial planning proc-
ess; and
•HCON 176 EH
(4) encourages the American people to observe
‘‘Financial Planning week’’ with appropriate pro-
grams and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives November 4,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 176
Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Planning Week, recognizing 
the significant impact of sound financial planning on achieving life’s 
goals, and honoring American families and the financial planning profes-
sion for their adherence and dedication to the financial planning process. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 9, 2003
Mr. PLATTS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Planning Week, 
recognizing the significant impact of sound financial 
planning on achieving life’s goals, and honoring Amer-
ican families and the financial planning profession for 
their adherence and dedication to the financial planning 
process.
Whereas the financial planning process can play a vital role 
in helping American workers achieve financial independ-
ence by empowering them to identify and manage real-
istic financial objectives and negotiate the financial chal-
lenges that arise at every stage of life; 
Whereas all Americans can improve their quality of life by se-
curing competent, objective, and comprehensive financial 
advice to assist them in attaining their financial goals;
•HCON 176 IH 
Whereas, in the past year, proclamations have been issued in 
numerous States and the District of Columbia recog-
nizing the importance of the financial planning process in 
meeting the goal of financial independence and other 
long-term financial objectives; 
Whereas widespread adherence to a financial planning proc-
ess can help reduce the burdens and obligations of the 
public and private sectors in providing a financial safety 
net for less fortunate Americans; and 
Whereas the Financial Planning Association has designated 
the week beginning October 6, 2003, as ‘‘Financial Plan-
ning Week’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘Financial 
Planning Week’’; 
(2) recognizes the significant impact that sound 
financial planning can have on securing financial 
independence and achieving life’s goals and dreams; 
(3) acknowledges and commends the millions of 
American families across the United States, as well 
as the financial planning profession, for their adher-
ence and dedication to the financial planning proc-
ess; and 
(4) encourages the American people to observe 
‘‘Financial Planning week’’ with appropriate pro-
grams and activities.
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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 176
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 5, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban 
Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Planning Week, 
recognizing the significant impact of sound financial 
planning on achieving life’s goals, and honoring Amer-
ican families and the financial planning profession for 
their adherence and dedication to the financial planning 
process.
Whereas the financial planning process can play a vital role 
in helping American workers achieve financial independ-
ence by empowering them to identify and manage real-
istic financial objectives and negotiate the financial chal-
lenges that arise at every stage of life;
•HCON 177 IH 
(I) 308th Civil Affairs Brigade. 
(J) 358th Civil Affairs Brigade. 
(K) 304th Civil Affairs Brigade. 
(L) Naval Special Warfare Group One. 
(M) Naval Special Warfare Group Three. 
(N) 16th Special Operations Wing. 
(O) 919th Special Operations Wing. 
(P) 193rd Special Operations Wing. 
(Q) 720th Special Operations Group. 
(R) 352nd Special Operations Group. 
(S) 123rd Special Tactics Squadron. 
(T) 280th Command Control Squadron. 
(b) OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.—The organi-
zational elements of the Armed Forces referred to in para-
graph (2) of the first section of this resolution which par-
ticipated in Operation Enduring Freedom are the fol-
lowing: 
(1) From the Army—
(A) Army Forces Central Command. 
(B) Combined Joint Task Force 180. 
(C) 10th Mountain Division. 
(D) 101st Airborne Division (-). 
(E) 82d Airborne Division (-). 
(2) From the Marine Corps—
(A) Marine Forces Central Command.
180
HJ 63 PCS 
ernment of the United States, as set forth in the 
separate agreements referred to in section 321. 
(j) ‘‘Tariff Schedules of the United States’’ 
means the Tariff Schedules of the United States as 
amended from time to time and as promulgated pur-
suant to United States law and includes the Tariff 
Schedules of the United States Annotated (TSUSA), 
as amended. 
(k) ‘‘Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Rela-
tions’’ means the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic 
Relations, done April 18, 1961, 23 U.S.T. 3227, 
T.I.A.S. 7502, 500 U.N.T.S. 95. 
Section 462
(a) The Government of the United States and the 
Government of the Federated States of Micronesia pre-
viously have concluded agreements pursuant to the Com-
pact, which shall remain in effect and shall survive in ac-
cordance with their terms, as follows: 
(1) Agreement Concluded Pursuant to Section 
234 of the Compact; 
(2) Agreement Between the Government of the 
United States and the Government of the Federated 
States of Micronesia Regarding Friendship, Co-
operation and Mutual Security Concluded Pursuant
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 178
Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today’s Students 
(VETS) Day, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 13, 2003
Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, 
Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. BOYD, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of 
Florida, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Mr. DINGELL, 
Mr. EVANS, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. FRANK of Massa-
chusetts, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. GOODE, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. HOLT, Mr. 
ISRAEL, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota, Mr. 
KIND, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. KLECZKA, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. LYNCH, 
Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mrs. 
MYRICK, Mrs. NORTHUP, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, 
Mr. ROSS, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. 
SKELTON, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. 
WEXLER, and Mr. WILSON of South Carolina) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ 
Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate 
Today’s Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.
Whereas the United States has, in the course of its history, 
fought in many wars and conflicts to defend freedom and 
protect the interests of the Nation; 
Whereas millions of men and women have served the Nation 
in time of need as members of the Armed Forces;
•HCON 178 IH 
Whereas the service of veterans has been vital to the Nation, 
and the sacrifices made by veterans and their families 
should not be forgotten with the passage of time; 
Whereas children throughout the Nation would benefit from 
programs that provide education about veterans and that 
instill a patriotic appreciation of the sacrifices made by 
veterans to defend freedom and to protect the interests 
of the Nation; 
Whereas efforts are being made throughout the Nation to de-
vote November 10, or another date as may be designated, 
to an event known as Veterans Educate Today’s Students 
Day; and 
Whereas schools that participate in Veterans Educate To-
day’s Students Day set aside a portion of the school day 
for the study, recognition, and appreciation of veterans: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the importance of veterans to the 
United States; 
(2) expresses support for the goals of Veterans 
Educate Today’s Students Day; 
(3) urges teachers, civic leaders, and veterans 
to carry out programs that educate children about 
the service of veterans and the sacrifices made by 
veterans and their families; and 
(4) encourages the people of the United States 
to participate in local and national activities recog-
•HCON 178 IH 
nizing Veterans Educate Today’s Students Day and 
other events that foster education about the impor-
tance of veterans to the Nation.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 179
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Second Amendment. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 14, 2003
Mr. JOHN (for himself and Mr. STEARNS) submitted the following concurrent 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Second 
Amendment.
Whereas our forefathers developed a Bill of Rights to protect 
the rights of individuals; 
Whereas the right to bear arms is a cornerstone of our indi-
vidual freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution; 
Whereas gun ownership is an integral part of our free society 
today; and 
Whereas in the ruling of 5 December 2002, the United States 
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reaffirmed the 
Circuit Court’s prior ruling in Hickman v. Block, 81 F. 
3rd 98 (Ninth Cir. 1996) that the Second Amendment 
does not confer an individual right to own or possess 
arms: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 179 IH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the 
Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States guarantees individuals the right to bear arms.
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•HCON 179 IH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the 
Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States guarantees individuals the right to bear arms.
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•HCON 185 IH 
requesting the participation of every citizen to assist in 
the search for the country’s missing youth; 
Whereas it is the collective responsibility of all Americans to 
better protect the Nation’s children, as well as to assist 
in the search for those who are missing; 
Whereas the issuance of a stamp bearing the image of a 
missing child sends a powerful message both at its unveil-
ing and on each letter on which it is sent, and Americans 
will neither tolerate the victimization of their children nor 
rest until each missing child is reunited with his or her 
family; and 
Whereas 
the 
Missing 
Children’s 
Stamp 
Committee, 
headquartered in New York State, has collected more 
than 26,000 letters from around the world in support of 
such a stamp: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a postage stamp should be issued by the 
United States Postal Service to honor all missing 
children; and 
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Commission of the 
United States Postal Service should recommend to 
the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 17
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment by the Hyundai 
Motor Company of its first automotive manufacturing facility in the 
United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 28, 2003
Mr. EVERETT (for himself, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, 
Mr. CRAMER, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BONNER, and Mr. ADERHOLT) submitted 
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establish-
ment by the Hyundai Motor Company of its first auto-
motive manufacturing facility in the United States.
Whereas on April 1, 2002, the Hyundai Motor Company de-
cided to locate an automotive manufacturing facility in 
Montgomery, Alabama; 
Whereas this automotive manufacturing plant will be 
Hyundai’s first facility in the United States; 
Whereas the expected investment in the United States econ-
omy from the new Montgomery Hyundai plant is more 
than $1,000,000,000;
•HCON 17 IH 
Whereas Hyundai’s Montgomery, Alabama, facility will em-
ploy an estimated 2,000 primary workers and create 
more than 4,000 additional jobs in related industries; and 
Whereas to date trade relations between the United States 
and the Republic of Korea with respect to automotive 
manufacturing 
have 
resulted 
in 
an 
approximate 
$6,000,000,000 deficit with Korea: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) commends the Hyundai Motor Company for 
its decision to locate its first United States auto-
motive manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Ala-
bama; 
(2) recognizes that the new facility in Mont-
gomery, Alabama, will result in the gainful employ-
ment of several thousand Americans, as well as fos-
ter economic growth in the surrounding area; and 
(3) recognizes that Hyundai’s decision to locate 
this facility in Alabama is a positive step in improv-
ing trade relations between the United States and 
the Republic of Korea.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 181
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the obligations of Mexico 
under the Treaty Between the United States of America and Mexico 
of 1944 relating to the use of the Colorado, Rio Grande, and Tijuana 
Rivers. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 14, 2003
Mr. ORTIZ (for himself, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. GREEN of Texas, 
Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, and Mr. GONZALEZ) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the obliga-
tions of Mexico under the Treaty Between the United 
States of America and Mexico of 1944 relating to the 
use of the Colorado, Rio Grande, and Tijuana Rivers.
Whereas under the Treaty Between the United States of 
America and Mexico of 1944, the Governments of the 
United States and Mexico assumed certain rights and ob-
ligations relating to the Colorado, Rio Grande, and Ti-
juana Rivers; 
Whereas under the treaty Mexico is obligated to supply to the 
United States over successive 5-year periods 350,000 
acre-feet of water each year from the Rio Grande River,
•HCON 181 IH 
and the United States is obligated to supply to Mexico 
1,500,000 acre-feet of water each year from the Colorado 
River; 
Whereas from 1992 to 1997 Mexico accrued a deficit of 
1,500,000 acre-feet of water owed to the United States, 
and did not make prompt payment to the United States 
under the 1944 treaty; 
Whereas from 1998 to 2000 Mexico further accrued a deficit 
owed to the United States of 700,000 acre-feet of water, 
making no payments to the United States as provided 
under the 1944 treaty; 
Whereas as of September 2002, Mexico has a total water 
debt of almost 1,700,000 acre-feet of water owed to the 
United States; 
Whereas the United States has made annual payments of 
1,500,000 acre-feet of water to Mexico from 1992 to 
2002 and has never been in violation of its obligation to 
make payments of water under the 1944 treaty; 
Whereas as of October 2, 2002, Mexico will be in formal vio-
lation of the 1944 treaty for the second consecutive 5-
year cycle; 
Whereas the recent agreement signed by the Governments of 
the United States and Mexico in August 2002, authorizes 
the North American Development Bank to offer financial 
resources to repair and upgrade Mexican irrigation canals 
in Chihuahua and other projects on the United States 
side of the border with Mexico, but fails to provide for 
prompt payment to the United States of Mexico’s water 
debt and is inadequate in establishing a prompt water 
payment schedule, providing assistance to the South 
Texas region for development of infrastructure improve-
•HCON 190 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That (a) there is hereby established a joint
committee composed of 20 members as follows:
(1) 10 Members of the House of Representa-
tives as follows: 5 from the majority party to be ap-
pointed by the Speaker of the House, including the
chairman of the Committee on Rules, who shall
serve as co-chairman, and 5 from the minority party
to be appointed by the Speaker of the House (after
consultation with the Minority Leader); and
(2) 10 Members of the Senate as follows: 5
from the majority party, including the chairman of
the Committee on Rules and Administration, who
shall serve as co-chairman, and 5 from the minority
party, to be appointed by the Majority Leader of the
Senate (after consultation with the Minority Lead-
er).
A vacancy in the joint committee shall not affect the power
of the remaining members to execute the functions of the
joint committee, and shall be filled in the same manner
as the original selection.
(b)(1) The joint committee shall make a full study
and review of the procedures which should be adopted by
the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Con-
gress for the purpose of (A) ensuring the continuity and
•HCON 181 IH 
ments, and providing economic assistance to farmers for 
their losses; 
Whereas there has been a lack of commitment by the execu-
tive branch of the United States Government during the 
past two administrations to find a reasonable and fair so-
lution to this situation; and 
Whereas because of this unresolved matter, the agricultural 
sector in South Texas has suffered economic losses of 
nearly $2,000,000,000 in the past ten years: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress calls upon the executive 
branch—
(1) to take specific actions to ensure that the 
Government of Mexico meets its obligations under 
the Treaty Between the United States of America 
and Mexico, and Protocol, signed in 1944, to supply 
Rio Grande River water to the United States; 
(2) to withhold deliveries to Mexico of Colorado 
River water, until such time as Mexico complies with 
obligations under such treaty and protocol to deliver 
Rio Grande River water to the United States; and 
(3) to consult with and report to the Congress 
on the actions taken under paragraphs (1) and (2).
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