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•HCON 44 IH
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China,
through direct and indirect incentives, has established
discriminatory development programs which have resulted
in an overwhelming flow of Chinese immigrants into
Tibet, including those areas incorporated into the Chi-
nese provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu, and
Quinghai, and have excluded Tibetans from participation
in important policy decisions, which further threatens
traditional Tibetan life;
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China
withholds meaningful participation in the governance of
Tibet from Tibetans and has failed to abide by its own
constitutional guarantee of autonomy for Tibetans;
Whereas the Dalai Lama of Tibet has stated his willingness
to enter into negotiations with the Chinese and has re-
peatedly accepted the framework Deng Xiaoping pro-
posed for such negotiations in 1979;
Whereas the United States Government has not developed an
effective plan to win support in international fora, such
as the United States Commission on Human Rights, to
bring international pressure to bear on the Government
of the People’s Republic of China to improve human
rights and to negotiate with the Dalai Lama;
Whereas the Chinese have displayed provocative disregard for
the concerns of the United States by arresting and sen-
tencing prominent dissidents in close proximity to visits
to China by senior United States Government officials;
and
Whereas United States Government policy seeks to foster ne-
gotiations between the Government of the People’s Re-
public of China and the Dalai Lama, and presses China
•HCON 48 IH
(2) recognizes that nutrition programs carried
out under the Older Americans Act of 1965 continu-
ously have made an invaluable contribution to the
well-being of older individuals.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 43
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Intermodal Surface Transportation
Efficiency Act of 1991 should not be radically overhauled, and for other
purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 11, 1997
Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr.
LAHOOD, Mr. QUINN, Mr. NADLER, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. MCGOVERN,
Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mrs. MORELLA, Mrs.
KENNELLY of Connecticut, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. CARDIN, Mr.
KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. CASTLE, Ms. DELAURO,
Mr. MCHALE, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr.
HOLDEN, and Mr. ROTHMAN) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Intermodal Sur-
face Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 should not
be radically overhauled, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING PRESERVA-
TION OF A NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION PRO-
GRAM.
It is the sense of Congress that—
•HCON 43 IH
(1) the Intermodal Surface Transportation Effi-
ciency Act of 1991 represented a revolutionary
change from past transportation legislation and its
fundamental structure should be preserved, not radi-
cally overhauled;
(2) transportation funds should be allocated to
States primarily based on needs; except that adjust-
ments to reflect system usage, system extent, level of
effort, each State’s overall balance of Federal pay-
ments, and historic distribution patterns should also
be considered;
(3) census data predating the 1990 census
should not be used to apportion Federal transpor-
tation funds;
(4) the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement Program and the Bridge Program are
important national programs that should not be sub-
stantially changed;
(5) programs which support mass transpor-
tation should remain a national priority supported
by Federal funds;
(6) the level of Federal investment in transpor-
tation programs should be set at the highest level
possible in order to maintain America’s ability to
compete globally;
•HCON 43 IH
(7) prescriptive Federal regulations should be
minimized to allow for more efficient and effective
transportation programs and to eliminate Federal
and State duplication;
(8) a dedicated source of funding for Amtrak,
and legislation to substantially reform Amtrak,
should be included in the law to reauthorize the
Intermodal Surface Transportation Act of 1991;
(9) the program providing reimbursements for
segments of the Interstate System constructed with-
out Federal assistance should be extended;
(10) 
transportation 
enhancement 
activities
should remain a mandatory part of the surface
transportation program; and
(11) transportation safety programs should not
be diminished.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 44
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to United States opposition
to the prison sentence of Tibetan ethnomusicologist Ngawang Choephel
by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, and that the
United States should sponsor and promote a resolution at the United
Nations Commission on Human Rights regarding China and Tibet.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 11, 1997
Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. GILMAN of New York, Ms. PELOSI, Mr.
WOLF, and Mr. CAPPS) submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to United
States opposition to the prison sentence of Tibetan
ethnomusicologist Ngawang Choephel by the Government
of the People’s Republic of China, and that the United
States should sponsor and promote a resolution at the
United Nations Commission on Human Rights regarding
China and Tibet.
Whereas the Chinese Government sentenced Ngawang
Choephel to an 18-year prison term plus 4 years subse-
quent deprivation of his political rights on December 26,
1996, following a secret trial;
•HCON 44 IH
Whereas Mr. Choephel is a Tibetan national whose family
fled Chinese oppression to live in exile in India in 1968;
Whereas 
Mr. 
Choephel 
studied 
ethnomusicology 
at
Middlebury College in Vermont as a Fulbright Scholar,
and at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts in
Dharamsala, India;
Whereas Mr. Choephel returned to Tibet in July 1995 to pre-
pare a documentary film about traditional Tibetan per-
forming arts;
Whereas Mr. Choephel was detained in August 1995 by the
Chinese authorities and held incommunicado for over a
year before the Government of the People’s Republic of
China admitted to holding him, and finally charged him
with espionage in October 1996;
Whereas there is no evidence that Mr. Choephel’s activities
in Tibet involved anything other than purely academic re-
search;
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China
denies Tibetans their fundamental human rights, as re-
ported in the State Department’s Country Reports on
Human Rights Practices, and by human rights organiza-
tions, including Amnesty International and Human
Rights Watch, Asia;
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China
is responsible for the destruction of much of Tibetan civ-
ilization since its invasion of Tibet in 1949;
Whereas the arrest of a Tibetan scholar such as Mr.
Choephel, who worked to preserve Tibetan culture, re-
flects the systematic attempt by the Government of the
People’s Republic of China to repress cultural expression
in Tibet;
H. Con. Res. 49—2
SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board
are authorized to make any such additional arrangements that
may be required to carry out the event under this resolution.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
•HCON 44 IH
to respect Tibet’s unique religious, linguistic, and cultural
traditions: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) Ngawang Choephel and other prisoners of
conscience in Tibet, as well as in China, should be
released immediately and unconditionally;
(2) to underscore the gravity of this matter, in
all official meetings with representatives of the Gov-
ernment of the People’s Republic of China, United
States officials should request Mr. Choephel’s imme-
diate and unconditional release;
(3) the United States Government should take
prompt action to sponsor and promote a resolution
at the United Nations Commission on Human
Rights regarding China and Tibet which specifically
addresses political prisoners and negotiations with
the Dalai Lama;
(4) an exchange program should be established
in honor of Ngawang Choephel, involving students of
the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts and appro-
priate educational institutions in the United States;
and
•HCON 44 IH
(5) the United States Government should seek
access for internationally recognized human rights
groups to monitor human rights in Tibet.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 45
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued
to honor Bishop Frederic Baraga.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 11, 1997
Mr. STUPAK submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp
should be issued to honor Bishop Frederic Baraga.
Whereas Bishop Frederic Baraga was an influential and he-
roic figure in the Great Lakes region;
Whereas Bishop Frederic Baraga was a tireless champion of
Native Americans;
Whereas Bishop Frederic Baraga adamantly defended the
right of the native people of Michigan to remain in their
ancestral territory;
Whereas Bishop Baraga focused primarily on literacy, writ-
ing, and the publishing of books in native languages;
Whereas Bishop Baraga was a strong advocate of education;
•HCON 45 IH
Whereas issuing a postage stamp to honor the achievements
made by Bishop Frederic Baraga is proper and fitting:
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 to honor
Bishop Frederic Baraga; and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee of
the United States Postal Service should recommend
to the Postmaster General that such a postage
stamp is issued.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 46
Expressing the sense of Congress that investigations of campaign fundraising
practices should be left to the Federal Election Commission.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 12, 1997
Mr. FATTAH submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on House Oversight
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that investigations of cam-
paign fundraising practices should be left to the Federal
Election Commission.
Whereas Congress established the bipartisan Federal Election
Commission to investigate alleged violations of Federal
law relating to the financing of campaigns for Federal
elections on a bipartisan basis;
Whereas many members of Congress have complained that
the Commission does not carry out its mission, largely
because the Commission has not been given sufficient re-
sources;
Whereas the Committee on Government Reform and Over-
sight of the House of Representatives and the Committee
on Governmental Affairs of the Senate have announced
•HCON 46 IH
plans to conduct hearings and investigations of fundrais-
ing practices of the 1996 elections;
Whereas it is anticipated that nearly $10,000,000 will be
spent on these hearings and investigations, an amount
that represents nearly 35 percent of the amount appro-
priated by Congress for the entire operations of the Fed-
eral Election Commission for fiscal year 1997;
Whereas unlike the Federal Election Commission, these Com-
mittees have no real expertise in Federal election law and
operate on a partisan basis;
Whereas because of the partisan nature of the operation of
Congressional committees, the findings of these Commit-
tees will inevitably be viewed with skepticism by the peo-
ple of the United States;
Whereas the appropriate means for Congress to address the
issues expected to be raised in these hearings and inves-
tigations is through the consideration of legislation to re-
form the laws governing the financing of campaigns for
election for Federal office; and
Whereas the time spent by the members of these Committees
in conducting these hearings and investigations is time
that will not be spent addressing education, health care,
job creation, and other issues affecting the real lives of
the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) any investigations of alleged violations of
Federal law relating to the financing of campaigns
for election for Federal office should be conducted
by the Federal Election Commission; and
•HCON 46 IH
(2) the amounts proposed to be expended to
conduct Congressional hearings and investigations of
such alleged violations should instead be provided to
the Commission so that it may effectively carry out
its responsibilities under the law.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 47
To designate a flag-pole upon which the flag of the United States is to
be set at half-staff whenever a law enforcement officer is slain in the
line of duty.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 12, 1997
Mr. FOGLIETTA (for himself, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. SCHUMER,
Ms. NORTON, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. MANTON, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. RAMSTAD,
Mr. FROST, Mr. WOLF, Mr. KIND of Wisconsin, Mr. FILNER, Mr.
MCGOVERN, Mr. KLINK, Mr. WELLER, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. SMITH of
Washington, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr.
KLECZKA, and Mr. STUPAK) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To designate a flag-pole upon which the flag of the United
States is to be set at half-staff whenever a law enforce-
ment officer is slain in the line of duty.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. INSTRUCTION.
(a) SLAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.—The
Capitol Police Board shall designate or establish a flag
pole upon which the flag of the United States shall be
flown at half-staff for one day whenever a Federal, State,
•HCON 47 IH
local, or territorial law enforcement officer is slain in the
line of duty.
(b) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCEDURES.—The Capitol
Police Board shall establish efficient and effective proce-
dures to execute subsection (a), and to—
(1) ensure that the official responsible for set-
ting the flag of the United States is informed or
learns promptly of the slaying of any law enforce-
ment officer;
(2) post public notice in close proximity to the
flag being flown at half-staff of the name, tenure of
service, and jurisdiction of a slain law enforcement
officer being honored; and
(3) present the flag of the United States which
is flown at half-staff in honor of a slain law enforce-
ment officer to the family of the slain law enforce-
ment officer.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 48
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the first nutrition
program for the elderly under the Older Americans Act of 1965.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 13, 1997
Mr. GOODLING (for himself, Mr. RIGGS, Mr. MARTINEZ, and Mr. KILDEE)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the establishment of
the first nutrition program for the elderly under the
Older Americans Act of 1965.
Whereas older individuals who receive proper nutrition tend
to live longer, healthier lives;
Whereas older individuals who receive meals through the nu-
trition programs carried out under the Older Americans
Act of 1965 have better nutrition than older individuals
who do not participate in these programs;
Whereas through these programs 123,000,000 meals were
served to approximately 2,500,000 older individuals in
congregate settings, and 119,000,000 meals were served
to approximately 989,000 homebound older persons, in
1995;
•HCON 48 IH
Whereas older individuals who participate in congregate nu-
trition programs carried out under this Act benefit not
only from meals, but also from social interaction with
their peers which has a positive influence on their mental
health;
Whereas every dollar provided for nutrition services under the
Older Americans Act of 1965 is supplemented by $1.70
from State, local, tribal, and other Federal funds;
Whereas home-delivered meals provided under the Act are an
important part of every community’s home and commu-
nity based long-term care program to assist older individ-
uals to remain independent in their own homes;
Whereas these home-delivered meals represent a lifeline to
many vulnerable older individuals who are not able to
shop and prepare meals for themselves;
Whereas the nutrition programs carried out under the Act
successfully target those older individuals in greatest
need and most vulnerable in the community; and
Whereas these nutrition programs have assisted millions of
older individuals beginning with the enactment of Public
Law 92–258 which established the first Federal nutrition
program for older individuals, and continuing throughout
the 25-year history of these programs: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first
amendment to the Older Americans Act of 1965 to
establish a nutrition program for older individuals,
and
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 49
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 49
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
•HCON 49 EH
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF SOAP BOX DERBY RACES
ON CAPITOL GROUNDS.
The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Associa-
tion (hereinafter in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘As-
sociation’’) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event,
soap box derby races, on the Capitol Grounds on July 12,
1997, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House
of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the
Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. CONDITIONS.
The event to be carried out under this resolution shall
be free of admission charge to the public and arranged
not to interfere with the needs of Congress, under condi-
tions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and
the Capitol Police Board; except that the Association shall
assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities
incident to all activities associated with the event.
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
For the purposes of this resolution, the Association
is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds, subject
to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, such stage,
sound amplification devices, and other related structures
and equipment as may be required for the event to be car-
ried out under this resolution.
•HCON 49 EH
SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police
Board are authorized to make any such additional ar-
rangements that may be required to carry out the event
under this resolution.
Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 1997.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 49
Agreed to May 20, 1997
One Hundred Fifth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the seventh day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven
Concurrent Resolution
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap
Box Derby.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring),
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF SOAP BOX DERBY RACES ON CAPITOL
GROUNDS.
The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association (herein-
after in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Association’’) shall be
permitted to sponsor a public event, soap box derby races, on
the Capitol Grounds on July 12, 1997, or on such other date as
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President
pro tempore of the Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. CONDITIONS.
The event to be carried out under this resolution shall be
free of admission charge to the public and arranged not to interfere
with the needs of Congress, under conditions to be prescribed by
the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board; except
that the Association shall assume full responsibility for all expenses
and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event.
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
For the purposes of this resolution, the Association is authorized
to erect upon the Capitol Grounds, subject to the approval of the
Architect of the Capitol, such stage, sound amplification devices,
and other related structures and equipment as may be required
for the event to be carried out under this resolution.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 49
Authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the Greater Washington
Soap Box Derby.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 13, 1997
Mr. HOYER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol grounds for the Greater
Washington Soap Box Derby.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF SOAP BOX DERBY RACES
ON CAPITOL GROUNDS.
The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Associa-
tion (hereinafter in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘As-
sociation’’) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event,
soap box derby races, on the Capitol grounds on July 12,
1997, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House
•HCON 49 IH
of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the
Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. CONDITIONS.
The event to be carried out under this resolution shall
be free of admission charge to the public and arranged
not to interfere with the needs of Congress, under condi-
tions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and
the Capitol Police Board; except that the Association shall
assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities
incident to all activities associated with the event.
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
For the purposes of this resolution, the Association
is authorized to erect upon the Capitol grounds, subject
to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, such stage,
sound amplification devices, and other related structures
and equipment as may be required for the event to be car-
ried out under this resolution.
SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police
Board are authorized to make any such additional ar-
rangements that may be required to carry out the event
under this resolution.
Æ
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Higher Education Ex-
tension Act of 2004’’. 
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PROGRAMS. 
(a) EXTENSION OF DURATION TO INCLUDE FISCAL 
YEAR 2005.—The authorization of appropriations for, and 
the duration of, each program authorized under the High-
er Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) shall 
be extended through fiscal year 2005. 
(b) PERFORMANCE OF REQUIRED AND AUTHORIZED 
FUNCTIONS.—If the Secretary of Education, a State, an 
institution of higher education, a guaranty agency, a lend-
er, or another person or entity— 
(1) is required, in or for fiscal year 2004, to 
carry out certain acts or make certain determina-
tions or payments under a program under the High-
er Education Act of 1965, such acts, determinations, 
or payments shall be required to be carried out, 
made, or continued during the period of the exten-
sion under this section; or 
(2) is permitted or authorized, in or for fiscal 
year 2004, to carry out certain acts or make certain 
determinations or payments under a program under 
the Higher Education Act of 1965, such acts, deter-
minations, or payments are permitted or authorized