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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1089 
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve the opportunity 
for Federal student loan borrowers to consolidate their loans at reason-
able interest rates. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 3, 2005 
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
A BILL 
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to improve 
the opportunity for Federal student loan borrowers to 
consolidate their loans at reasonable interest rates. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Student Loan Fairness 
Consolidation Act of 2005’’. 
SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO REFINANCE EXISTING CONSOLIDA-
TION LOANS. 
(a) 
FFEL 
CONSOLIDATION
LOANS.—Section 
428C(a)(3)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1078–3(a)(3)(B)) is amended by adding at the end 
the following new clause: 
‘‘(ii) Notwithstanding clause (i) of this subpara-
graph, a borrower of a consolidation loan on which 
the interest is established at a fixed rate under sec-
tion 427A, 428C(c), or 455 may obtain a subsequent 
consolidation loan for the purposes of refinancing 
such earlier consolidation loan at a variable rate of 
interest under section 427A(m) or 455(b)(8), except 
that the authority to refinance a consolidation loan 
under this clause shall not apply to a consolidation 
loan that was used exclusively to repay loans made 
under section 428B or Federal Direct PLUS Loans 
(or both such loans).’’. 
(b) PARALLEL TERMS FOR FEDERAL DIRECT CON-
SOLIDATION LOANS.—Section 455(a) of the Higher Edu-
cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(a)) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘428C,’’ 
after ‘‘428B,’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (2)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of sub-
paragraph (B); 
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as 
subparagraph (D); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) 
the following: 
‘‘(C) section 428C shall be known as ‘Fed-
eral Direct Consolidation Loans’.’’. 
SEC. 3. AVAILABILITY OF VARIABLE INTEREST RATE CON-
SOLIDATION LOANS. 
(a) FFEL CONSOLIDATION LOANS.—Section 427A 
of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1077a) 
is amended— 
(1) by redesignating subsections (m) and (n) as 
subsections (n) and (o), respectively; and 
(2) by inserting after subsection (l) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(m) VARIABLE INTEREST RATE CONSOLIDATION 
LOANS.— 
‘‘(1) VARIABLE
RATE.—Notwithstanding sub-
sections (h), (k), and (l), with respect to any loan 
made pursuant to section 428C for which the first 
disbursement is made on or after the date of enact-
ment of the Student Loan Fairness Consolidation 
Act of 2005, the applicable rate of interest shall, 
during any 12-month period beginning on July 1 
and ending on June 30, be determined on the pre-
ceding June 1 and be equal to—
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and 
the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Rep-
resentative—
(1) on an annual basis, on the progress and re-
sults of the demonstration program established under 
subsection (a); and 
(2) for the period beginning on the date of enact-
ment of this title and ending on the date that is 5 
years after such date of enactment, on the payment 
history and delinquency rates of eligible homebuyers 
who participated in the demonstration program. 
SEC. 129. FRAUD PREVENTION. 
Section 1014 of title 18, United States Code, is amend-
ed in the first sentence—
(1) by inserting ‘‘the Federal Housing Adminis-
tration’’ before ‘‘the Farm Credit Administration’’; 
and 
(2) by striking ‘‘commitment, or loan’’ and in-
serting ‘‘commitment, loan, or insurance agreement or 
application for insurance or a guarantee’’. 
SEC. 130. LIMITATION ON MORTGAGE INSURANCE PREMIUM 
INCREASES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other provi-
sion of law, including any provision of this title and any 
amendment made by this title—
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 196
Honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers who volunteer 
to participate in the Federal flight deck officer program. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 30, 2005
Mr. MICA (for himself, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of 
California, Mr. COSTELLO, and Mr. DEFAZIO) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers 
who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck 
officer program.
Whereas after the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, 
Congress enacted legislation authorizing volunteer pilots 
of United States commercial air carriers who participate 
in the Federal flight deck officer program to use lethal 
force to defend the flight deck of an aircraft against acts 
of terrorism; 
Whereas a volunteer pilot in the Federal flight deck officer 
program must undergo rigorous psychological screening 
and a background investigation, as well as complete an 
intense training curriculum;
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Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer 
program provide a significant deterrent against potential 
acts of violence or terrorism in United States airspace, 
are an essential layer of security for the Nation’s flying 
public, and are a key factor in restoring confidence in the 
Nation’s air transportation system; 
Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer 
program devote personal time and finances to maintain 
a high standard of proficiency in the use of firearms and 
techniques for addressing emergencies in flight; and 
Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer 
program, at great personal risk and with no compensa-
tion or recognition, are dedicated to the protection of the 
flight deck, thereby providing an additional layer of pro-
tection to the aircraft, passengers, and cargo from acts 
of terrorism, such as the possible use of the aircraft as 
a weapon of mass destruction against people on the 
ground: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) recognizes that volunteer pilots in the Fed-
eral flight deck officer program are the consummate 
quiet professionals and embody what is best in our 
national character; 
(2) applauds volunteer pilots in the Federal 
flight deck officer program for taking a stand 
against those who would seek to harm the United 
States through acts of terrorism in the air; and
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(3) expresses appreciation to volunteer pilots in 
the Federal flight deck officer program on behalf of 
all citizens of the United States for the ongoing con-
tribution of these pilots to the security of the Nation 
and its air transportation system.
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‘‘(A) the bond equivalent rate of 91-day 
Treasury bills auctioned at the final auction 
held prior to such June 1; plus 
‘‘(B) 2.3 percent, 
except that such rate shall not exceed 8.25 percent. 
‘‘(2) RECOVERY
OF
EXCESS
INTEREST.—If, 
with respect to a consolidation loan on which the ap-
plicable interest rate is determined under this sub-
section, the applicable interest rate for any 3-month 
period exceeds the special allowance rate applicable 
to such loan under section 438(b)(2)(I) for such pe-
riod, then an adjustment shall be made— 
‘‘(A) by calculating the excess interest in 
the amount computed under paragraph (3) of 
this subsection; and 
‘‘(B) by crediting the excess interest to the 
Government. 
‘‘(3) AMOUNT OF ADJUSTMENT.—The amount 
of any adjustment of interest on a loan to be made 
under this subsection for any quarter shall be equal 
to— 
‘‘(A) the applicable interest rate minus the 
special allowance rate determined under section 
438(a)(2)(I); multiplied by
‘‘(B) the average daily principal balance of 
the loan (not including unearned interest added 
to principal) during such calendar quarter; di-
vided by 
‘‘(C) four. 
‘‘(4) 
INAPPLICABILITY
TO
CONSOLIDATION 
LOANS USED TO REPAY PLUS LOANS.—The provi-
sions of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not 
apply to a consolidation loan that was used exclu-
sively to repay loans made under section 428B or 
Federal Direct PLUS Loans (or both such loans).’’. 
(b) FEDERAL DIRECT CONSOLIDATION LOANS.— 
Section 455(b) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 1087e(b)) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as 
paragraphs (9) and (10), respectively; and 
(2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(8) VARIABLE
INTEREST
RATE
CONSOLIDA-
TION LOANS.— 
‘‘(A) VARIABLE
RATE.—Notwithstanding 
the preceding paragraphs of this subsection, 
with respect to any Federal Direct Consolida-
tion Loan for which the first disbursement is 
made on or after the date of enactment of the
(1) for the period beginning on the date of the 
enactment of this title and ending on October 1, 2009, 
the premiums charged for mortgage insurance under 
multifamily housing programs under the National 
Housing Act may not be increased above the premium 
amounts in effect under such program on October 1, 
2006, unless the Secretary of Housing and Urban De-
velopment determines that, absent such increase, in-
surance of additional mortgages under such program 
would, under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, 
require the appropriation of new budget authority to 
cover the costs (as such term is defined in section 502 
of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 
661a) of such insurance; and 
(2) a premium increase pursuant to paragraph 
(1) may be made only if not less than 30 days prior 
to such increase taking effect, the Secretary of Hous-
ing and Urban Development—
(A) notifies the Committee on Banking, 
Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate and 
the Committee on Financial Services of the 
House of Representatives of such increase; and 
(B) publishes notice of such increase in the 
Federal Register.
III 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 196 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
DECEMBER 12, 2005 
Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the pilots of United States commercial air carriers 
who volunteer to participate in the Federal flight deck 
officer program. 
Whereas after the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, 
Congress enacted legislation authorizing volunteer pilots 
of United States commercial air carriers who participate 
in the Federal flight deck officer program to use lethal 
force to defend the flight deck of an aircraft against acts 
of terrorism;
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Whereas a volunteer pilot in the Federal flight deck officer 
program must undergo rigorous psychological screening 
and a background investigation, as well as complete an 
intense training curriculum; 
Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer 
program provide a significant deterrent against potential 
acts of violence or terrorism in United States airspace, 
are an essential layer of security for the Nation’s flying 
public, and are a key factor in restoring confidence in the 
Nation’s air transportation system; 
Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer 
program devote personal time and finances to maintain 
a high standard of proficiency in the use of firearms and 
techniques for addressing emergencies in flight; and 
Whereas volunteer pilots in the Federal flight deck officer 
program, at great personal risk and with no compensa-
tion or recognition, are dedicated to the protection of the 
flight deck, thereby providing an additional layer of pro-
tection to the aircraft, passengers, and cargo from acts 
of terrorism, such as the possible use of the aircraft as 
a weapon of mass destruction against people on the 
ground: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes that volunteer pilots in the Fed-
eral flight deck officer program are the consummate 
quiet professionals and embody what is best in our 
national character; 
(2) applauds volunteer pilots in the Federal 
flight deck officer program for taking a stand
HCON 196 RFS 
against those who would seek to harm the United 
States through acts of terrorism in the air; and 
(3) expresses appreciation to volunteer pilots in 
the Federal flight deck officer program on behalf of 
all citizens of the United States for the ongoing con-
tribution of these pilots to the security of the Nation 
and its air transportation system. 
Passed the House of Representatives December 7, 
2005. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk.
Student Loan Fairness Consolidation Act of 
2005, the applicable rate of interest shall, dur-
ing any 12-month period beginning on July 1 
and ending on June 30, be determined on the 
preceding June 1 and be equal to— 
‘‘(i) the bond equivalent rate of 91- 
day Treasury bills auctioned at the final 
auction held prior to such June 1; plus 
‘‘(ii) 2.3 percent, 
except that such rate shall not exceed 8.25 per-
cent. 
‘‘(B) INAPPLICABILITY TO CONSOLIDATION 
LOANS USED TO REPAY PLUS LOANS.—The pro-
visions of this subsection shall not apply to a 
consolidation loan that was used exclusively to 
repay loans made under section 428B or Fed-
eral Direct PLUS Loans (or both such loans).’’. 
(c) 
CONFORMING
AMENDMENT.—Section 
438(b)(2)(I) is amended by striking ‘‘section 427A(k)(4) 
or (l)(3)’’ each place it appears in clauses (iv) and (vi) 
and inserting ‘‘section 427A(k)(4), (l)(3), or (m)’’. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 197 
Declaring that it is the policy of the United States not to enter into any 
base agreement with the Government of Iraq that would lead to a 
permanent United States military presence in Iraq. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 30, 2005 
Ms. LEE (for herself, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, Mr. KUCINICH, 
Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. OLVER, Mr. 
SANDERS, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. STARK, Ms. 
WOOLSEY, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. RUSH, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. LEWIS of 
Georgia, Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. WATERS, Mr. HONDA, Mr. JACKSON of Illi-
nois, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. JONES 
of Ohio, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, 
Mr. WATT, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, and Ms. 
SCHAKOWSKY) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Declaring that it is the policy of the United States not 
to enter into any base agreement with the Government 
of Iraq that would lead to a permanent United States 
military presence in Iraq. 
Whereas on April 13, 2004, President George W. Bush stat-
ed: ‘‘As a proud and independent people, Iraqis do not 
support an indefinite occupation and neither does Amer-
ica.’’; and
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Whereas on February 17, 2005, Secretary of Defense Donald 
Rumsfeld, testifying before the Committee on Armed 
Services of the Senate, stated: ‘‘We have no intention, at 
the present time, of putting permanent bases in Iraq.’’: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress declares that it is the pol-
icy of the United States not to enter into any base agree-
ment with the Government of Iraq that would lead to a 
permanent United States military presence in Iraq. 
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 108 
To provide that no more than 50 percent of funding made available under 
the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 for any fiscal 
year be provided for home heating purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 4, 2005 
Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently 
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi-
sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To provide that no more than 50 percent of funding made 
available under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance 
Act of 1981 for any fiscal year be provided for home 
heating purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘LIHEAP Equity Act 
of 2005’’.
SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS. 
Section 2604(a)(1) of the Low-Income Home Energy 
Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8623(a)(1)) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in subparagraph (A) by striking ‘‘subpara-
graph (B)’’ and inserting ‘‘subparagraphs (B) and 
(C)’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph: 
‘‘(C) Not more than 50 percent of amounts 
appropriated for carrying out this title for any 
fiscal year shall be provided for home heating 
purposes.’’. 
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IIB 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1220 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JULY 14, 2005 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
AN ACT 
To increase, effective as of December 1, 2005, the rates 
of disability compensation for veterans with service-con-
nected disabilities and the rates of dependency and in-
demnity compensation for survivors of certain service- 
connected disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
HR 1220 RFS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as ‘‘Veterans’ Compensation 
Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2005’’. 
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSA-
TION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY 
COMPENSATION. 
(a) RATE ADJUSTMENT.—The Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs shall, effective on December 1, 2005, increase the 
dollar amounts in effect for the payment of disability com-
pensation and dependency and indemnity compensation by 
the Secretary, as specified in subsection (b). 
(b) AMOUNTS
TO
BE
INCREASED.—The dollar 
amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are 
the following: 
(1) 
COMPENSATION.—Each 
of 
the 
dollar 
amounts in effect under section 1114 of title 38, 
United States Code. 
(2) ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR DEPEND-
ENTS.—Each of the dollar amounts in effect under 
section 1115(1) of such title. 
(3) 
CLOTHING
ALLOWANCE.—The 
dollar 
amount in effect under section 1162 of such title.
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1803 
AN ACT 
To amend the Small Business Act to establish a Veterans 
Business Center program, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 198
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, June 30, 2005, or Friday, July 1, 
2005, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent res-
olution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand
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adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2005, or until 
the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this 
concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that 
when the Senate recesses or adjourns on Thursday, June 
30, 2005, Friday, July 1, 2005, or Saturday, July 2, 
2005, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent res-
olution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand 
recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, July 11, 
2005, or at such other time on that day as may be speci-
fied by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion 
to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly 
pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, which-
ever occurs first. 
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority 
Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, acting 
jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the 
House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify 
the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, 
to reassemble at such place and time as they may des-
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ignate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall 
warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives June 30, 2005. 
Attest:
Clerk.
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 198
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the 
House of Representatives and a conditional re-
cess or adjournment of the Senate.
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1090 
To designate a Forest Service trail at Waldo Lake in the Willamette National 
Forest in the State of Oregon as a national recreation trail in honor 
of Jim Weaver, a former Member of the House of Representatives. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 3, 2005 
Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. 
HOOLEY, Mr. WU, and Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Resources 
A BILL 
To designate a Forest Service trail at Waldo Lake in the 
Willamette National Forest in the State of Oregon as 
a national recreation trail in honor of Jim Weaver, a 
former Member of the House of Representatives. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL RECREATIONAL 
TRAIL, WILLAMETTE NATIONAL FOREST, OR-
EGON, IN HONOR OF JIM WEAVER, A FORMER 
MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—Forest Service trail number 
3590 in the Willamette National Forest in Lane County, 
Oregon, which is a 19.6 mile trail that begins and ends 
at North Waldo Campground and circumvents Waldo 
Lake, is hereby designated as a national recreation trail 
under section 4 of the National Trails System Act (16 
U.S.C. 1243) and shall be known as the ‘‘Jim Weaver 
Loop Trail’’. 
(b) INTERPRETIVE SIGN.—Using funds available for 
the Forest Service, the Secretary of the Interior shall pre-
pare, install, and maintain an appropriate sign at the 
trailhead of the Jim Weaver Loop Trail to indicate the 
name of the trail and to provide information regarding the 
life and career of Congressman Jim Weaver. 
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H. Con. Res. 198
Agreed to July 1, 2005
One Hundred Ninth Congress
of the
United States of America 
AT THE FIRST SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the fourth day of January, two thousand and five 
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That when the House adjourns on the legislative day of 
Thursday, June 30, 2005, or Friday, July 1, 2005, on a motion 
offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader 
or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, July 
11, 2005, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 
2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that 
when the Senate recesses or adjourns on Thursday, June 30, 2005, 
Friday, July 1, 2005, or Saturday, July 2, 2005, on a motion offered 
pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or 
his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, 
July 11, 2005, or at such other time on that day as may be 
specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion 
to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant 
to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. 
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader 
of the Senate, or their respective designees, acting jointly after 
consultation with the Minority Leader of the House and the 
Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the 
House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place 
and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the 
public interest shall warrant it. 
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.