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[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) honors and recognizes the American labor movement; (2) supports the designation of a National Labor History Month; and (3) urges government officials, educators, the media, and all Americans to observe a National Labor History Month with ceremonies, activities, and programs that encourage reflection on the labor movement's heritage and its many contributions to the creation and maintenance of a just America.", "id": "HDBEA6B031D2A4A5CA38993AAA51E73BD", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) strongly condemns the Government of the Republic of the Sudan for its attacks against innocent civilians in the impoverished Darfur region of western Sudan and demands that the Government of Sudan immediately cease these attacks; (2) calls on the international community to strongly condemn the Government of Sudan for these attacks and to demand that they cease; (3) urges the Government of Sudan to allow the delivery of humanitarian assistance for the people in the Darfur region; and (4) urges the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to seek an official investigation by the United Nations to determine if crimes against humanity have been committed by the Government of Sudan in the Darfur region.", "id": "H20FBAE500C2A42D9906B21E8890056A5", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) reiterates its strongest condemnation of the 1994 attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and honors the victims of this heinous act; (2) expresses its sympathy to the relatives of the victims, who have waited ten years without justice for the loss of their loved ones, and may have to wait even longer for justice to be served; (3) underscores the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, decade-long delay in the proper resolution of this case; (4) strongly urges the Government of Argentina to continue to dedicate and provide the resources necessary for its judicial system and intelligence agencies to investigate all areas of the AMIA case, including by implementing Argentine President Nestor Kirchner’s executive order mandating the opening of the archives of Argentina’s Secretariat for State Intelligence (SIDE), and to prosecute with due haste those who are responsible for the bombing; (5) calls upon the international community to cooperate fully with the investigation, including by making information, witnesses, and suspects available for review and questioning by the appropriate Argentine authorities; (6) encourages the President to direct United States law enforcement agencies to provide support and cooperation to the Government of Argentina, if requested, for the purposes of deepening and expanding the investigation into this bombing and suspected activities in support of terrorism in the Tri-Border area where the borders of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil meet; (7) encourages the President to direct the United States Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) to— (A) seek support from OAS member countries for the creation of a special task force of the Inter-American Committee Against Terrorism to assist, as requested by the Government of Argentina, in the investigation of all aspects of the 1994 AMIA terrorist attack; and (B) urge OAS member countries to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization if they have not already done so; (8) stresses the need for international pressure on Iran and Syria to extradite for trial individuals and government officials who are accused of planning or perpetrating the AMIA attack, and to immediately, unconditionally, and permanently cease any and all assistance to terrorists; and (9) desires a lasting, warm relationship between the United States and Argentina which is built, in part, on mutual abhorrence of terrorism and commitments to peace, stability, and democracy in the Western Hemisphere.", "id": "H756E22E1E0EB472BB7AA503058E8FD74", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Transparency Day, which promotes the financial transparency of charitable organizations; (2) recognizes that the issue of transparency is relevant to myriad entities in the United States, including ministries, non-profit and other organizations, corporations, and schools; (3) pledges to make bipartisan efforts to enact laws to protect donors from charitable organizations that are not financially transparent; and (4) acknowledges that the people of the United States are an exceedingly generous people and that National Transparency Day will encourage even greater generosity.", "id": "H9621970C49A04F1B9CB700C9B9D803D6", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Robert Fighting Bob La Follette, Sr.; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.", "id": "H709746C26C7A4976BBD072A8714C7DDC", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) commends United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan, United Nations Special Advisor on Cyprus Alvaro De Soto, Secretary of State Colin Powell, and Ambassador Thomas Weston, the State Department’s Cyprus Coordinator, for their tireless and creative efforts on behalf of a solution to the reunification of Cyprus; (2) expresses its admiration for the bold and courageous leadership shown by Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to help move the United Nations-sponsored Annan Plan forward in a positive manner; (3) lauds the commitment to peace of Prime Minister Constantine Karamanlis of Greece who supported the United Nations-sponsored plan despite the opposition of the Greek Cypriot leadership; (4) congratulates the Turkish Cypriots for their historic landslide vote in favor of the United Nations-sponsored plan and requests the Turkish Cypriots not to abandon all hope of a united Cyprus or eventual membership in the European Union; and (5) calls on the United States Government and the European Union to take measures to lift the economic and political isolation of the Turkish Cypriots.", "id": "HEAD30F84951B44BBADBDC50B778C677", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "HA54B7844089A4A21BEDBC0427F18E3E9", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the first meeting of the Republican Party in Ripon, Wisconsin.", "id": "HD945DABF2C6441BB92A8FC368DEA2167", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) calls on the Department of Justice to investigate the murders of James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman to determine if a prosecution can be brought under Federal law; (2) calls on Attorney General John Ashcroft, to make a formal offer to the Attorney General of Mississippi of the services of the Department of Justice to review the case file and serve as special prosecutor in a new trial; and (3) calls on Attorney General John Ashcroft to report to Congress the findings of the investigation.", "id": "H2AECD242FCFC4A578F410507FA032773", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense, Federal banking agencies, the National Credit Union Administration, and the Federal Trade Commission should work to mitigate the financial hardships experienced by the members of the reserve component as a direct result of being called to active duty, including issuing guidance and rules that allow for the consideration of appropriate deferral of home loans by financial institutions.", "id": "H01704014F18542AF9C66F21359231948", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "H0668BAF302F24ADFA39C01EB73F3B786", "header": null }, { "text": "the 108th Congress recognizes National Transportation Week and applauds the men and women who keep America moving.", "id": "H6A5B2E10B00E4DD48F3B9E7DA4915175", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) a postage stamp should be issued to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.", "id": "H43005E993015480E86D8A22D85A3DAF6", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Congress that the United States flag flown over the United States Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of the brave men and women from the United States who have lost their lives in military conflicts.", "id": "H8E75BEA1F6E449FAB57812472258A204", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) condemns the numerous violations of fundamental human rights by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic; (2) calls on the international community to adopt a resolution at the upcoming 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights which details the dismal human rights record of Syria and establishes a Special Rapporteur to further investigate these abuses; (3) expresses its support for the people of Syria in their daily struggle for freedom, respect for human rights and civil liberties, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law; (4) encourages the President and the Secretary of State, acting through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (managed by the Department of State) and other avenues, to reach out to dissidents, human rights activists, and the pro-democracy opposition in Syria, and to assist them in their efforts; and (5) urges the adoption and pursuit of these and other policies to seek a democratic government in Syria that will— (A) restore freedom to the people of Syria; (B) cease the illegal occupation by Syria of the Lebanese Republic; (C) abandon support for terrorism by Syria; and (D) live in peace and security with the international community.", "id": "H537095CA68F54E6ABB1EC9D49DBE46", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) recognizes the essential role of nuclear power in the national energy policy of the United States; and (2) supports the increased use of nuclear power and the construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants as a means of contributing to national energy independence and maintaining a clean environment.", "id": "HA522490603C24B11BF84A7CBA5D761E8", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress recognizes and honors Donald J. Smith for his commitment to providing housing and economic assistance opportunities to Los Angeles-area low-income families.", "id": "H4704FE8392D84052BCB6F3235EBBEE7", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) the President should seek a commitment from the leaders of the European Union that the European Union will not lift its embargo on arms sales to the People’s Republic of China; and (2) the 2005 annual report by the Department of Defense on the military power of the People’s Republic of China required by section 1202 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 ( 10 U.S.C. 113 note) should include— (A) an analysis of the effect on United States interests in the Asia-Pacific region if the European Union lifts its embargo on arms sales to the People’s Republic of China; and (B) a review of the steps taken by the United States to address such action by the European Union.", "id": "HFC6D4D2BA06144899F30FEA65E25EB3", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) recommends that the amount of funds appropriated for ballistic missile defense programs for fiscal year 2005 should not be greater than the amount of funds appropriated for those programs for fiscal year 2004; (2) recommends that any funds appropriated for ballistic missile defense programs for fiscal year 2005 should not be used to deploy a ground-based, strategic, mid-course, ballistic missile defense system that has not met operational testing requirements that demonstrate the maturity of all of the critical technologies; and (3) recommends that funds appropriated for port security programs within the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2005 should be increased by $500,000,000 over the amounts appropriated for those programs for fiscal year 2004.", "id": "HBCBBF6179035415294FE33297D8CDBD0", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) congratulates Jimmy Haywood and Kenny Roy for setting world records in civil aviation history; and (2) commends the Aerosquad After School Program at Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum in Compton, California, as well as other youth aviation programs that encourage young minorities to enter the field of civil aviation.", "id": "HCB504E49A453486E963CE3BD55480334", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress recognizes as an historic achievement of friendship more than 5 decades of strategic partnership between the United States and the people of the Marshall Islands in pursuit of international peace and security, and recognizes with solemn regard for the cost of preserving peace, the importance of the nuclear weapon test code-named Bravo at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands on March 1, 1954.", "id": "H62FFC7D147064E8AADABA6F28CF93645", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) commends the Poppenhusen Institute and the College Point community for establishing the first free kindergarten in the United States; and (2) supports the strong beginning provided by kindergartens across the United States to the Nation’s children.", "id": "HDA29481EE51649549FE6C941ED742BA0", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "H64A85EB8B9EC4807AE55CC67267BE4F", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "", "id": "HD574E6214D764A90B382BD97170047C4", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "H17CF8E5CBA534842B53E232B57C53863", "header": null }, { "text": "1. Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run \nOn June 4, 2004, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 2004 District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred to as the event ) may be run through the Capitol Grounds as part of the journey of the Special Olympics torch to the District of Columbia Special Olympics summer games.", "id": "H06F6BAF71BB64F9000D56D81E852FE79", "header": "Authorization of use of Capitol Grounds for D.C. Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run" }, { "text": "2. Responsibility of Capitol Police Board \nThe Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the event.", "id": "H55C4FD605DDB4C67007E573DAE3C00FD", "header": "Responsibility of Capitol Police Board" }, { "text": "3. Conditions relating to physical preparations \nThe Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event.", "id": "H92844CF3DD2848929FEA478BCEB0D83", "header": "Conditions relating to physical preparations" }, { "text": "4. Enforcement of restrictions \nThe Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event.", "id": "H466C3A7DF0414C84AD6481DD7CAE91B5", "header": "Enforcement of restrictions" } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "H295C59EE99E34984AD9120EDC04100FE", "header": null }, { "text": "the Congress— (1) congratulates the Citizens Savings Bank & Trust of Nashville, Tennessee, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the bank, for its dedication and service to the people of Tennessee; (2) recognizes the vital role the Nation’s minority-owned banks have played in providing financial services and resources to minority individuals and businesses, particularly in communities that have been underserved by other institutions; and (3) honors the Nation’s minority-owned banks for their historic and continuing contributions to the economic and social well-being of the communities they serve.", "id": "HC73C695084824E0EB155DDA6669E09CE", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress affirms its support for preserving Alexander Hamilton’s image on the face of $10 Federal reserve notes because of his standing as one of the United States’ most influential founding fathers.", "id": "H8AFE9138B3B146460097E809CD2559B", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress commends those individuals that have donated prepaid telephone cards to members of the United States Armed Forces participating in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.", "id": "H75C577E264844FA7AFBEEC576468CFF", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That all restrictions should be removed from the public, the press, and military families in mourning that would prohibit their presence at the arrival at military installations in the United States or overseas of the remains of the Nation’s fallen heroes, the members of the Armed Forces who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan, with the assurance that family requests for privacy will be respected.", "id": "H810E01E01BF34D8CAA81F197BA222ED2", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) honors the life and work of Duke Ellington and his immortal contributions to American and world music; (2) recognizes the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., on the occasion of its 30th anniversary; and (3) supports the annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival to be held in Washington, D.C., beginning in 2005.", "id": "H58B9040C216A4ADDB5A22471FFC839E6", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) honors the goals and ideals of National Nurse Practitioners Week; and (2) offers sincere support to nurse practitioners around the country as they continue to provide high-quality health care to many Americans.", "id": "H4C14467E8F8C47E8A90079BCB3E09BC6", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) congratulates the University of Delaware men’s football team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I–AA football national championship; (2) recognizes the achievements of all the team’s players, coaches, and support staff; (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make available enrolled copies of this resolution to the University of Delaware for appropriate display and to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to each coach and member of the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I–AA men’s football national championship team.", "id": "H121475419A4649BDAAEFC188E400AE51", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "1. Establishment of plan to implement recommendations of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission \n(a) Plan \nThe President is strongly urged to take immediate steps to establish a plan to implement the recommendations contained in the 2004 Report to the Congress of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission in order to correct the current imbalance in the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China. (b) Contents \nSuch plan should contain the following: (1) Actions to address China’s policy of undervaluing its currency, to encourage China to provide for a substantial upward revaluation of the Chinese yuan against the United States dollar and to re-peg the yuan to a trade-weighted basket of currencies, and to concurrently encourage United States trading partners with similar interests to join in these efforts. (2) Actions to make more use of the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement mechanism and applicable United States trade laws to redress unfair Chinese trade practices, including China’s exchange rate manipulation, denial of trading and distribution rights, lack of intellectual property rights protection, objectionable labor standards, subsidies to export industries, forced technology transfers used as a condition of doing business, and using the United States Trade Representative to consult with trading partners who have mutual interests at the outset of each new trade dispute with China. (3) Actions by the United States Trade Representative and other appropriate United States Government officials to ensure that the World Trade Organization’s Transitional Review Mechanism process is a meaningful multilateral review that measures China’s compliance with its WTO commitments and to work with the European Union, Japan, and other major trading partners to produce a separate, unified annual report that measures and reports on China’s progress toward compliance and coordinates a plan of action to address China’s shortcomings. (4)(A) Actions to address the governance and security concerns relating to China’s outreach to the global capital markets, including the need for the United States Trade Representative and the Department of Commerce to undertake immediately a comprehensive investigation of China's system of government subsidies for manufacturing, including tax incentives, preferential access to credit and capital from state-owned financial institutions, subsidized utilities, investment conditions requiring technology transfers, discriminatory consumption credits that shift demand toward Chinese goods, Chinese state-owned banks’ practice of noncommercial-based policy lending to state-owned and other enterprises, and China’s dual pricing system for coal and other energy sources. (B) A report to be submitted to Congress by the Department of Commerce not later than 90 days after the date of the adoption of this concurrent resolution that (i) will contain the results of the actions described in subparagraph (A), (ii) will assess whether any of China’s practices described in such subparagraph may be actionable subsidies under the World Trade Organization, and (iii) will describe specific steps that the United States will take to address these practices. (5) Actions to address China’s coordinated national strategy for technology development and to establish and publish a coordinated, comprehensive national policy and strategy designed to meet China’s challenge to the maintenance of United States scientific and technological leadership and competitiveness. (6) Any additional actions outlined by the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission in its 2004 Report to the Congress that affects the economic relationship between the United States and China.", "id": "H49D5BBD55C6A447B947EA1E1667F4086", "header": "Establishment of plan to implement recommendations of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission" } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) recognizes that teaching young people to have an appreciation of Western civilization is central to the development and maintenance of a vibrant, united, and enduring United States polity, culture, and society; and (2) encourages local school boards and State departments of education to ensure that these concepts and ideals are effectively taught, and that all young people who graduate from high schools do so with an understanding and appreciation of the values, contributions, and accomplishments of Western civilization.", "id": "H52BE7C00F41F4A54A1F834F27475D2DA", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "H0668BAF302F24ADFA39C01EB73F3B786", "header": null }, { "text": "the 108th Congress— (1) applauds the men and women who keep America moving; (2) recognizes National Transportation Week by supporting the goals of that Week; and (3) urges all Americans to become more aware of the benefits and contributions of transportation to the United States economy.", "id": "H6A5B2E10B00E4DD48F3B9E7DA4915175", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) supports the designation, during spring 2005, of National Horticultural Therapy Week in order to improve the quality of life for all and increase opportunities for each individual to positively connect with the natural world; and (2) urges Federal and State governmental entities and the people of the United States to observe such Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.", "id": "H0B2132A7458C4F6FA644D200695646E3", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and the Party’s accomplishments at the 1964 Democratic National Convention; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to recognize the accomplishments of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party by committing themselves to the fundamental principles of freedom, equality, and democracy.", "id": "H1C8044EB364C4D6AB6E67ECA16A6545C", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "1. Exhibit in Rotunda of the Capitol in Honor of Members of Armed Forces Killed in Iraq and Afghanistan \n(a) Establishment of Temporary Exhibit \nDuring the period beginning on October 1, 2004, and ending on November 30, 2004, the Architect of the Capitol shall display in the rotunda of the Capitol an exhibit to honor the memory of members of the United States Armed Forces who have lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (b) Form of Exhibit \nThe exhibit displayed under this section shall be in such form and contain such material as the Architect may select, so long as— (1) the exhibit displays the name, photograph, and biographical information with respect to each individual member of the United States Armed Forces who has lost his or her life in the Operations referred to in subsection (a); and (2) the exhibit provides an opportunity for visitors to write messages of support and sympathy to the families of the individuals represented in the exhibit and to have those messages transmitted to the families.", "id": "HA1500F7DB9A14EBFBBAEF9E19B939800", "header": "Exhibit in Rotunda of the Capitol in Honor of Members of Armed Forces Killed in Iraq and Afghanistan" } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) reaffirms the policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment that have been recognized by Supreme Court decisions and recognizes that, as a matter of practice, the United States should adhere and defer to State water law; and (2) commends Western States that maintain comprehensive systems for the quantification of rights to use water for all beneficial purposes, including environmental protection and enhancement.", "id": "H0C0F4054914943B6903846E0E6D600F9", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress—", "id": "H7C0E35E4536E455EA1FD27E3ED41AAAC", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "H217F9DC0E2954E048DFE5532B719E41C", "header": null }, { "text": "Congress— (1) honors the extraordinary contributions of the women whose dedicated service on the homefront during World War II was instrumental in achieving an Allied victory; (2) recognizes the lasting legacy of equal employment opportunity and support for child care and health care that developed during the Rosie the Riveter era; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to take the opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the stories and accomplishments of women who served the Nation as Rosies during World War II.", "id": "HFE39F4E282E94D20B16B6383EA2FDEC3", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate the speech given by President Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, during which he uttered the immortal lines Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall! , should be placed within the United States Capitol.", "id": "H7C0DBC61936B4111A87C95693100CB93", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the centennial anniversary of Rotary International and its effort to eradicate polio; (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued; and (3) the Rotary Clubs of the United States are to be commended for 100 years of volunteer service.", "id": "H8804B1367DC045BA9500BAF37D739515", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "H9E89E24E141A4160AE7810DD12229F2E", "header": null }, { "text": "Congress— (1) supports the designation of a week as Extension Living Well Week ; (2) encourages the people of the United States to take advantage of the educational opportunities that Extension Family and Consumer Sciences educators provide, education that can help them in raising kids, eating right, spending smart, and living well; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Extension Family and Consumer Sciences educators as they teach adults and youth and promote optimum health and wellness of families in the United States through the Living Well campaign.", "id": "H981B0A5897504F6B887D68F0B89F1BF", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "H57206D96281D4B919B60CCA2645498E3", "header": null }, { "text": "the Congress— (1) supports the goals and ideas of National Donor Day; (2) encourages all Americans to learn about the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation and to discuss such donation with their families and friends; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation.", "id": "HEF38F19C97764FFABDE8905500C80043", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month; (2) supports the designation of National Preparedness Month; and (3) urges the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month with appropriate events and activities that promote citizen and community preparedness for terrorist attacks and other emergencies.", "id": "HF486B3E65E944F0E9B33DDB8C64706AB", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the well-being of the members of the Armed Forces deployed in defense of the Nation is of paramount importance; (2) the Department of Defense should do its utmost to see that deployed military personnel have the best force protection equipment the Nation can make available; (3) the Department of Defense and the military departments should, using all means at their disposal, increase the ability of currently unarmored vehicles that are deployed forward for operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to resist improvised explosive devices, such means to include nontraditional production sources and technologies, field-installable kits, and reprogramming of funds; and (4) the Department of Defense should immediately release to the military departments all funds that have been authorized and appropriated for the purposes of defeating improvised explosive devices and mitigating their effect on vehicles and that have not previously been released.", "id": "H8CC599F9FE7F48CFAF81A62921B272E9", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of Life Insurance Awareness Month ; and (2) requests the President to issue a proclamation calling on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe Life Insurance Awareness Month with appropriate programs and activities.", "id": "H4C6F9931FD014B4FADA400CECA13435F", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress—", "id": "H487D88C1F8F945BFB62800B1B69C80C5", "header": null }, { "text": "(1) supports the construction by Israel of a security fence to prevent Palestinian terrorist attacks; and (2) condemns the decision by the United Nations General Assembly to request the International Court of Justice to render an opinion on the legality of the security fence.", "id": "H871097D86154435F00630053748B6676", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "", "id": "H74C624B3860E47F389A77E100DBC789", "header": null }, { "text": "1. Acceptance of Statue of Sarah Winnemucca, from the People of Nevada, for Placement in National Statuary Hall \n(a) In General \nThe statue of Sarah Winnemucca, furnished by the people of Nevada for placement in National Statuary Hall in accordance with section 1814 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 2 U.S.C. 2061 ), is accepted in the name of the United States, and the thanks of the Congress are tendered to the people of Nevada for providing this commemoration of one of Nevada’s most eminent personages. (b) Presentation Ceremony \nThe State of Nevada is authorized to use the rotunda of the Capitol on a date mutually agreed to by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Majority Leader of the Senate, for a presentation ceremony for the statue. The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board shall take such action as may be necessary with respect to physical preparations and security for the ceremony. (c) Display in Rotunda \nThe statue shall be displayed in the rotunda of the Capitol for a period of not more than 6 months, after which period the statue shall be moved to its permanent location in National Statuary Hall.", "id": "H012143B2E5FC4C4A0088F7E068D8C5D2", "header": "Acceptance of Statue of Sarah Winnemucca, from the People of Nevada, for Placement in National Statuary Hall" }, { "text": "2. Transmittal to Governor of Nevada \nThe Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a copy of this concurrent resolution to the Governor of Nevada.", "id": "H07A1B8CD21DD4217A6072FA4C959D212", "header": "Transmittal to Governor of Nevada" } ]

[ { "text": "That in recognition of the long and distinguished service rendered to the Nation and the world by Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used for the lying in state of the remains of the late Honorable Ronald Reagan from June 9 until June 11, 2004. The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, shall take all steps necessary for carrying out this event.", "id": "H4693D25DE6E44CB19C93F6B070500040", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "HF86B0D458AB646C98782B79A8C99314", "header": null }, { "text": "the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the involvement in or support for acts of international terrorism by senior officials of the Government of the Republic of the Sudan; (2) calls on the Government of Sudan to cease its involvement in or support for acts of international terrorism and to prosecute and punish any Sudanese officials who have been involved in or supported acts of international terrorism; (3) recommends that the Government of Sudan thoroughly revamp and restructure its security services and remove individuals who have been involved in acts of international terrorism as part of a final peace agreement in order to ensure lasting peace and stability in Sudan; and (4) requests that the Secretary of State investigate and submit a report to Congress documenting— (A) the involvement in or support of senior officials in the current Government of Sudan in support of acts of terrorism against the United States; (B) the nature and extent of the participation, if any, of senior Sudanese government officials in— (i) the 1993 World Trade Center bombing; (ii) the assassination attempt of President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt; and (iii) the bombings of the embassies of the United States in Kenya and Tanzania; (C) the nature and extent of support being provided to Hamas and Hezbollah by Sudan; (D) the presence of Sudanese volunteer fighters currently in Iraq who have been involved in terror attacks against United States Armed Forces, and the nature and extent of the participation, if any, of Sudan in the facilitation of the movement of these fighters from Sudan to Iraq; and (E) the nature and extent of the participation, if any, of particular Sudanese officials in support of acts of international terrorism, including— (i) Ali Osman Mohammed Taha, First Vice President; (ii) Dr. Nafee Ali Nafee, Minister of the Federal Government and former Minister of the Interior (External Intelligence); (iii) Dr. Ghazi Salahadin, Presidential Advisor and Senior Member of the National Islamic Front; (iv) Dr. Awad Ahmed El Jaz, Minister of Energy and Mining; (v) Dr. Mutref Sadig Nimeri, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and former Intelligence Chief during the assassination attempt against President Hosni Mubarak; (vi) Dr. Qutbi Al-Mahdi, former External Intelligence Chief; (vii) Major General Salah Abdallah, Director of the Internal Security Branch; (viii) Major General El Hadi El Nakasha, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; (ix) Dr. Abul Karim Abdalla, Director of the External Security Branch; (x) Major General Osama Abdalla, National Congress Party; (xi) Major General Jamal Zamgan; and (xii) Major General Emad El Din Hussein.", "id": "H5F8F5A58D1BC494DB69B95AD4FF59EDA", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress recognizes with humble gratitude the more than 16,000,000 veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II and the Americans who supported the war effort on the home front and celebrates the completion of the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in the District of Columbia.", "id": "H296DA031535E438CB5548208282ECBB6", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress recognizes Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.", "id": "H2ECE850453344FABA73CF088F05B2F2C", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) supports the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence; (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the Day of Silence with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities; (3) encourages each unit of local government and State to adopt laws to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, teachers, and school employees from discrimination and harassment; and (4) encourages each school district in the United States to adopt policies to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, teachers, and school employees from discrimination and harassment.", "id": "HE180332441E5442A8EF159095FE047C9", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "HD99DE3ABE69E4DE0A1CDBAB8BC5CF9FA", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) urges the President to encourage the National Assembly of Cambodia to ratify the agreement between the United Nations and the Royal Government of Cambodia to establish a tribunal, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia for the Prosecution of Crimes Committed during the Period of Democratic Kampuchea, for the prosecution of surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge regime of Democratic Kampuchea who committed genocide and other crimes against humanity between April 17, 1975, and January 7, 1979; and (2) urges the President, after such agreement is ratified, to provide support for the establishment and financing of the Extraordinary Chambers, consistent with the Cambodian Genocide Justice Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2656 note).", "id": "H9FAF017AE2BA480C8509354E40A75FA1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a stamp honoring the Nation’s coal miners; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.", "id": "H0A90ED6789544EBBAD5D5DA54347B273", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress honors the members of the Army Motor Transport Service that served during World War II and participated in the trucking operation known as the Red Ball Express for their service and contribution to the Allied advance following the D-Day invasion.", "id": "H03DAF54776304FB6B79185C20076F51B", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "H49D72074EABE488684FD6CB8D43181E4", "header": null }, { "text": "the Congress— (1) acknowledges and welcomes the strong relationship formed between the United States and Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine’s independence in 1991; (2) recognizes that a precondition for the full integration of Ukraine into the Western community of nations, including as an equal member in institutions such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), is its establishment of a genuinely democratic political system; (3) expresses its strong and continuing support for the efforts of the Ukrainian people to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in Ukraine; (4) urges the Government of Ukraine to guarantee freedom of association and assembly, including the right of candidates, members of political parties, and others to freely assemble, to organize and conduct public events, and to exercise these and other rights free from intimidation or harassment by local or national officials or others acting at their behest; (5) urges the Government of Ukraine to meet its Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on democratic elections and to address issues previously identified by the Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) of the OSCE in its final reports on the 2002 parliamentary elections and the 1999 presidential elections, such as illegal interference by public authorities in the campaign and a high degree of bias in the media; (6) urges the Ukrainian authorities to ensure— (A) the full transparency of election procedures before, during, and after the 2004 presidential elections; (B) free access for Ukrainian and international election observers; (C) multiparty representation on all election commissions; (D) unimpeded access by all parties and candidates to print, radio, television, and Internet media on a non-discriminatory basis; (E) freedom of candidates, members of opposition parties, and independent media organizations from intimidation or harassment by government officials at all levels via selective tax audits and other regulatory procedures, and in the case of media, license revocations and libel suits, among other measures; (F) a transparent process for complaint and appeals through electoral commissions and within the court system that provides timely and effective remedies; and (G) vigorous prosecution of any individual or organization responsible for violations of election laws or regulations, including the application of appropriate administrative or criminal penalties; (7) further calls upon the Government of Ukraine to guarantee election monitors from the ODIHR, other participating States of the OSCE, Ukrainian political parties, candidates’ representatives, nongovernmental organizations, and other private institutions and organizations, both foreign and domestic, unobstructed access to all aspects of the election process, including unimpeded access to public campaign events, candidates, news media, voting, and post-election tabulation of results and processing of election challenges and complaints; and (8) pledges its enduring support and assistance to the Ukrainian people’s establishment of a fully free and open democratic system, their creation of a prosperous free market economy, their establishment of a secure independence and freedom from coercion, and their country’s assumption of its rightful place as a full and equal member of the Western community of democracies.", "id": "H3C7A4B4C7D86495685DBF5643D5BC65C", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress recognizes, commends, and supports the efforts of the Celebrate Freedom Foundation, a nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of South Carolina— (1) for educating the American public about the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces in defense of freedom and democracy; (2) for connecting members of the Armed Forces to the American public as active and admired members of the American family who answer the call to serve to protect the freedoms that are part of the American way of life; (3) for inspiring patriotism and motivating the American public toward service to their community, State, and Nation by involving the public in the military legacy of the United States; (4) for receiving serviceable air and ground equipment that is surplus to the needs of the Armed Forces; and (5) for preserving and operating the authentic examples of military aircraft and ground equipment in educational living history demonstrations and presentations so that the symbols of the American military legacy may remain in the skies and on the ground for future generations.", "id": "H323BEF835D174835A39DF0BDB7079710", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) recognizes the continuing legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers throughout the world; (2) supports the designation of a Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Month to recognize the contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers and for their bravery and service to the United States; and (3) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such month each year with appropriate ceremonies and activities.", "id": "H3FEA86138E424FEC94C69ECFDDF68229", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) recognizes the importance in history of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan; and (2) calls for expanded political, economic, strategic, and cultural ties between the Japanese and American people and their respective governments.", "id": "HBE93EC269FB94EE69C757442B52406A7", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) recognizes that the need to increase awareness about and prevent suicide is a compelling national priority; (2) reaffirms Congress’s commitment to the priorities expressed in S. Res. 84 and H. Res. 212 of the 105th Congress to continue to recognize suicide prevention as a national priority; and (3) encourages Americans, communities, and the Nation to work to increase awareness about and prevent suicide.", "id": "HABEA049506E845DC8C78F446FA26FC00", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) recognizes the sacrifices of individuals employed by entities carrying out work in Iraq under contracts with the United States Government for the reconstruction of Iraq; (2) expresses sympathy to those individuals injured or taken captive in Iraq; and (3) expresses condolences to the families of those individuals killed in Iraq, including— (A) to the families of Jerry Zovko, 32, of Euclid, Ohio; Wesley J. Batalona, 48, of Honokaa, Hawaii; Michael Teague, 38, of Clarksville, Tennessee; and Scott Helvenston, 38, of Oceanside, California, who were killed on March 31, 2004, in Fallujah, Iraq; and (B) to the families of Stephen Hulett, 48, of Manistee, Michigan; Jack Montague, 52, of Pittsburg, Illinois; Jeffery Parker, 45, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; and Tony Johnson, 47, of Riverside, California, who were killed on April 9, 2004, outside of Baghdad.", "id": "HF7D4856CAF414016A69DA70834F82F8E", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "H15FC426D7B3A445CB17334A8E5AC1DF", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Congress that the Department of Defense should continue to exercise its long-standing statutory authority to support the activities of the Boy Scouts of America, in particular the periodic national and world Boy Scout Jamborees.", "id": "HB94F80523C8B42CBAC61ACC17FFFD7C3", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) the President should direct the United States Trade Representative to withdraw the United States from the Agreement on Government Support for Civil Aircraft that was entered into with the European Community in 1992; and (2) the President should direct the United States Trade Representative immediately to file a consultation request, under the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes of the World Trade Organization, on the matter of serious injury to the commercial aviation industry of the United States.", "id": "HDCB9CFF0718C45F09976B1C59893AF31", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service in honor of Matthew Lyon; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.", "id": "HA5D9DFA5E445465294299D86A77973CF", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "H8E6232A0013E49AF9D3321F225307DBB", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Congress that rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services.", "id": "HE7B2B272A06542D08076E26CE3FEF44", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress recognizes the achievements of the National Captioning Institute in providing closed captioning services to Americans who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.", "id": "H48A43F290050476183694974033B7FF5", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) congratulates the LeMoyne College men's lacrosse team for winning the 2004 NCAA Division II National Championship; (2) recognizes the achievements of all the team's players, coaches, and support staff and invites them to the United States Capitol Building to be honored; (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make available enrolled copies of this resolution to LeMoyne College for appropriate display and to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to each coach and member of the 2004 NCAA Division II Men's Lacrosse National Championship team; and (4) requests that the President of the United States invite the members of the LeMoyne College men's lacrosse team to the White House to be honored and to recognize their achievements.", "id": "H76D97F6FBE4B484392F78DF3A6970946", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of Congress that United States agricultural products should be prioritized during any consideration of food aid and commercial tenders to Iraq, and that this sentiment should be included in any upcoming Memorandum of Understanding or other policy decision regarding agricultural food tenders among the World Food Program, the Iraq Ministry of Trade, and/or the Coalition Provisional Authority.", "id": "H9CE609E85FD04CD1001D23442BE0E0D1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That— (1) Congress— (A) condemns and deplores the arbitrary detention of Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and calls for his immediate and unconditional release; (B) condemns and deplores the violations of freedom of speech, religion, movement, association, and the lack of due process afforded to individuals in Vietnam; (C) strongly urges the Government of Vietnam to consider the implications of its actions for the broader relationship between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; and (D) strongly urges the Government of Vietnam to consider the implications of its actions in the context of the United States-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement under which Vietnam currently receives normal trade relations (NTR) treatment, subject to the provisions of chapter 1 of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974; and (2) it is the sense of Congress that the United States— (A) should make the immediate release of Father Ly a top concern; (B) should continue to urge the Government of Vietnam to comply with internationally recognized standards for basic freedoms and human rights; (C) should make it clear to the Government of Vietnam that the detention of Father Ly and other persons and the infliction of human rights violations on these individuals are not in the interest of Vietnam because they create obstacles to improved bilateral relations and cooperation with the United States; and (D) should reiterate the deep concern of the United States regarding the continued imprisonment of Father Ly, and other persons whose human rights are being violated, and discuss their legal status and immediate humanitarian needs with the Government of Vietnam.", "id": "H05EFA5E0A720482DA400B23C51D5E11C", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "H050FD89C8EB24784A662C43C1539A533", "header": null }, { "text": "it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the well-being of the members of the Armed Forces deployed in defense of the Nation is of paramount importance; (2) the Department of Defense should do its utmost to see that deployed military personnel have the best force protection equipment the Nation can make available; (3) the Department of Defense and the military departments should, using all means at their disposal, increase the ability of currently unarmored vehicles that are deployed forward for operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to resist improvised explosive devices, such means to include nontraditional production sources and technologies, field-installable kits, and reprogramming of funds; and (4) the Department of Defense should immediately release to the military departments all funds that have been authorized and appropriated for the purposes of defeating improvised explosive devices and mitigating their effect on vehicles and that have not previously been released.", "id": "H4A1A9CBB45594372B62727DF08457911", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) condemns the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution ES-10/14 (December 8, 2003) which requests the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to render an advisory opinion concerning the international legal consequences arising from Israel’s construction of a security fence in parts of the West Bank; (2) deplores the unhelpful and inappropriate use of the International Court of Justice by the United Nations General Assembly for narrow political purposes that only do harm to the credibility of the General Assembly and the Court, and threaten to impede international and United States efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; (3) commends the Administration for its leadership in opposing the gross manipulation of the International Court of Justice into a political forum for denunciation of Israel and its legitimate actions in self-defense; (4) expresses the continued and unshakeable commitment of the United States to Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish democratic state, its security and its right of self-defense, including the right to build a security fence as a direct consequence of more than three years of barbaric Palestinian terrorism; (5) condemns the ongoing failure of the Palestinian leadership to take action to unconditionally cease all violence and terrorism directed at Israel and to instead, irresponsibly, pursue misguided and sterile political alternatives to the Performance-Based Roadmap to a Permanent Two-State Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, democratic reform, and direct negotiations to achieve peace; and (6) reiterates support for the President’s June 2002 speech setting out the conditions necessary for progress in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and for the achievement of a negotiated two-state solution based on United Nations Security Council Resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), and 1397 (2002) calling for the exchange of territory for peace, direct negotiations between the parties, and the immediate cessation of all acts of violence.", "id": "HBF9BB20F15FF4859B8C0BF70ED628098", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the day civil rights organizers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner gave their lives; and (2) encourages all Americans to observe the anniversary of the deaths of the 3 men by committing themselves to the fundamental principles of freedom, equality, and democracy.", "id": "H1ABC9C0AB4B74A5CB194CDBC158582DE", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "HCBDA77F8D1394D25A35E00CB03E876D1", "header": null }, { "text": "it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the President should use all means at his disposal to negotiate a bilateral security agreement with the Iraqi Governing Council before June 30, 2004; and (2) any such agreement should— (A) maintain maximum freedom of action for United States commanders in Iraq to defeat insurgent elements in Iraq and to restore security throughout Iraq as quickly as possible; and (B) provide protections against local prosecution of members of the United States Armed Forces, consistent with other bilateral status-of-forces agreements.", "id": "H015C39C6F5C4482EA636FC8690A75624", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) commends the governments of the countries of the Caribbean for their efforts to respond and assist the people of the region after the devastation caused by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne from August to September 2004; (2) commends the efforts of the Caribbean-American community to provide relief to family and friends suffering in the region; (3) supports the efforts of the United States Government to assist in coordinating international efforts to help the people of the region, particularly in Grenada, Jamaica, Haiti, and the Bahamas, with assessing damage and providing relief to affected communities; (4) urges the international community to take all necessary steps to provide emergency relief and support reconstruction efforts; and (5) urges the President, acting through the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to— (A) make available to private volunteer organizations, United Nations agencies, and regional institutions the necessary funding to mitigate the effects of the recent natural disasters that have devastated the countries of the Caribbean; and (B) provide assistance with the promulgation and enforcement of housing and building codes in the countries of the Caribbean.", "id": "H9E7CB32AB58B46809CDAA7FEA1C28841", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) celebrates the establishment of democracy in Iraq; (2) recognizes the importance of the freedoms that are being restored to the Iraqi people; (3) supports the five-step plan outlined by President Bush regarding the restoration of sovereignty to Iraq, including— (A) handing over authority to a sovereign Iraqi government; (B) helping establish the stability and security in Iraq that democracy requires; (C) continuing to rebuild the infrastructure of Iraq; (D) encouraging more international support for Iraq; and (E) moving toward free national elections that will bring forward new leaders empowered by the Iraqi people; (4) expresses gratitude to the brave members of the United States Armed Forces who are participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom to end the regime of Saddam Hussein and bring democracy and freedom to Iraq; (5) encourages all the people of Iraq to work together to create a new Iraq and respect the rights, freedoms, and liberties of all Iraqis; and (6) urges the people of the United States and of other countries in all communities and congregations to ring bells on June 30, 2004, in recognition of the establishment of democracy in Iraq and the restoration of freedom to the people of Iraq.", "id": "H5C6099DDF0A84214A2DF3BC5FED742D", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) recognizes the Liberty Memorial Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, including the museum’s future and expanded exhibits, collections, library, archives, and educational programs, as America’s National World War I Museum ; (2) recognizes the continuing collection, preservation, and interpretation of the historical objects and other historical materials held by the Liberty Memorial Museum that enhance the knowledge and understanding of the Nation’s people of the American and allied experience during the World War I years (1914-1918), both on the battlefield and on the home front; (3) commends the ongoing development and visibility of Lessons of Liberty educational outreach programs for teachers and students throughout the Nation; and (4) encourages the need for present generations to understand the magnitude of World War I, how it shaped the Nation, other countries, and later world events, and how the sacrifices made then helped preserve liberty, democracy, and other founding principles for generations to come.", "id": "HE14843B7FC8144DEBAFFD8F870FAC75E", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) supports an increase in the allocation of funds to the Republic of Haiti because of the terrible destruction brought on by Hurricane Jeanne; and (2) for such reason, encourages the expedited delivery of emergency aid to Haiti.", "id": "H6FB357110CFF42BD8DC46C6CECB9C73E", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "1. Authorization of soap box derby races on Capitol Grounds \nThe Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association (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 June 19, 2004, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly designate.", "id": "HB45075EBB7FF4AAF8E009D4FAD0082D5", "header": "Authorization of soap box derby races on Capitol Grounds" }, { "text": "2. Conditions \nThe 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.", "id": "H0C885ECE3F2E4B0ABD623790A207A161", "header": "Conditions" }, { "text": "3. Structures and equipment \nFor 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.", "id": "H245ABC6DDBEF4A15B1555E7F4C5929A", "header": "Structures and equipment" }, { "text": "4. Additional arrangements \nThe 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.", "id": "H656DA1DBC8E5498FA3F26872135B70A5", "header": "Additional arrangements" }, { "text": "5. Enforcement of restrictions \nThe Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event to be carried out under this resolution.", "id": "H25E763CD0E164EB2AC467FEBE88D00DC", "header": "Enforcement of restrictions" } ]

[ { "text": "1. Authorization of printing \n(a) In General \nThere shall be printed as a House document the book entitled History of the United States Capitol by Glenn Brown, as prepared under the auspices of the Architect of the Capitol with support from the United States Capitol Preservation Commission and the United States Capitol Historical Society. (b) Specifications \nThe document described in subsection (a) shall include illustrations and shall be in the style, form, manner, and binding as directed by the Joint Committee on Printing after consultation with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate.", "id": "H310E7749075B488B89AAC2E7C41ECA4D", "header": "Authorization of printing" }, { "text": "2. Number of Copies \nIn addition to the usual number, there shall be printed for the use of the House of Representatives and Senate the lesser of— (1) 7,000 copies of the document described in section 1(a), to be allocated as determined jointly by the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate; or (2) such maximum number of copies of the document as does not have a total production and printing cost of more than $182,000, with distribution to be allocated as described in paragraph (1).", "id": "H42184CBA63DE42BF893419C580F98EFE", "header": "Number of Copies" } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) congratulates the Syracuse University men's lacrosse team for winning the 2004 NCAA Division I National Championship; (2) recognizes the achievements of all the team's players, coaches, and support staff and invites them to the United States Capitol Building to be honored; (3) requests that the President recognize the achievements of the Syracuse University men's lacrosse team and invite them to the White House for an appropriate ceremony honoring a national championship team; and (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make available enrolled copies of this resolution to Syracuse University for appropriate display and to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to each coach and member of the 2003 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse National Championship team.", "id": "HA867E5647AB64D24AF8CDF4D9C3D536E", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Bhopal disaster and the continuing environmental problems in Bhopal, India, caused by the policies and practices of the Union Carbide Corporation; and (2) is committed— (A) to working with the Government of the Republic of India, the Dow Chemical Corporation, and the victims of the Bhopal disaster to ensure that Union Carbide provides complete medical, social, and economic rehabilitation to the victims and to obtain the medical information necessary to help the victims; (B) to ensuring that Union Carbide completely restores the polluted plant site affected by this disaster to a habitable condition and fully remediates the drinking water supply of affected residential communities; and (C) to ensuring that Union Carbide appears before the Bhopal District Court for prosecution on the criminal charges pending against it, in accordance with principles of international law regarding criminal jurisdiction.", "id": "H1EBDEF7FC2264CDFBD6B4956E7AC3B3B", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the Federal Government should not give any Federal agency the power to postpone the date of Federal elections; and (2) the Secretary of Homeland Security should not act on the proposal submitted by Election Assistance Commission Chairman DeForest Soaries.", "id": "HFB02B5AB4DF04C4BBB063B23E0F4D4C6", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the conditions and techniques of training of United States military personnel are not inhumane; (2) persons detained in the Global War on Terrorism are not entitled to privileges or treatment that are superior to those afforded to United States military personnel during the course of normal training operations; (3) terrorists, as unlawful combatants who ignore the international law of war and purposely seek to kill American noncombatants, are a mortal enemy of the United States and all civilized nations; (4) the United States must continue to act to pursue individuals who violate the laws, orders, and policies requiring the humane treatment of persons detained in the Global War on Terrorism and to ensure that such laws, orders, and policies are not violated in the future; (5) all of the world’s governments should seek to eliminate terrorism as a practice by military, political, and judicial means; (6) the United States Government should continue to develop and apply processes to determine whether persons detained by it are lawful or unlawful combatants and whether they continue to constitute a terrorist threat; (7) the apprehension, detention, and interrogation of terrorists are fundamental elements in the successful prosecution of the Global War on Terrorism and the protection of the lives of United States citizens at home and abroad; and (8) the overriding national priority in the Global War on Terrorism must be to win the war with the least loss of innocent life.", "id": "H85CAD2E8D01746AE891482F69F63D669", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of Congress that Honorable Percy Sutton be recognized as primarily responsible for the rebirth of the legendary Apollo Theatre of Harlem and as a trailblazer in business, politics, telecommunications, and law.", "id": "H5F8C011684E349B1B1EFE74C400987E", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That", "id": "H05183E800A544D6EBDEF72085E75A400", "header": null }, { "text": "the Congress— (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms Iran’s continuing deceptions and falsehoods to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the international community about its nuclear programs and activities; (2) calls upon all State Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), including the United States, to use all appropriate means to deter, dissuade, and prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, including ending all nuclear and other cooperation with Iran (including the provision of dual use items), until Iran fully implements the Additional Protocol between Iran and the IAEA for the application of safeguards; (3) declares that Iran, through its many breaches for 18 years of its Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA, has forfeited the right to be trusted with development of a nuclear fuel cycle, especially with uranium conversion and enrichment and plutonium reprocessing technology, equipment, and facilities; (4) declares that the recent revelations of Iran’s nondisclosure of additional enrichment and nuclear-weapons-applicable research activities, as detailed in the report of February 24, 2004, by the Director General of the IAEA, along with the statement by the Government of Iran that it will not disclose other research programs, constitute ample evidence of Iran’s continuing policy of noncompliance with the letter and spirit of its obligations under its Safeguards Agreement and the Additional Protocol; (5) demands that Iran immediately and permanently cease all efforts to acquire nuclear fuel cycle capabilities and to immediately, unconditionally, and permanently cease all nuclear enrichment activities, including manufacturing and importing related equipment; (6) demands that Iran honor its stated commitments and legal obligations to grant the IAEA inspectors full unrestricted access and cooperate fully with the investigation of its nuclear activities and demonstrate a new openness and honesty about all its nuclear programs; (7) contrasts Iran’s behavior with Libya’s, in which Libya’s decision to renounce and dismantle its nuclear weapons program and to provide full, complete, and transparent disclosure of all its nuclear activities has enabled the IAEA to rapidly understand and verify with high confidence the extent and scope of Libya’s program; (8) calls upon the members of the European Union not to resume discussions with Iran on multilateral trade agreements until such time that Iran has verifiably and permanently ceased all nuclear weapons development activity, including a permanent cessation of uranium conversion and enrichment and plutonium reprocessing activities; (9) further calls upon the European Union to consider what further measures, including sanctions, may be necessary to persuade Iran to fulfill its obligations and commitments to the IAEA; (10) in light of ongoing revelations of the noncompliance of the Government of Iran regarding its obligations under the NPT and pledges to the IAEA, and in light of the consequent and ongoing questions and concerns of the IAEA, the United States, and the international community regarding Iran’s military nuclear activities— (A) urges Japan to ensure that Japanese commercial entities not proceed with the development of Iran’s Azadegan oil field; (B) urges France and Malaysia to ensure that French and Malaysian commercial entities not proceed with their agreement for further cooperation in expanding Iran’s liquid natural gas production field; (C) calls on all countries to intercede with their commercial entities to ensure that these entities refrain from or cease all investment and investment-related activities that support Iran’s energy industry; and (D) calls on the President to enforce the provisions of the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 to discourage foreign commercial entities from investing in Iran’s energy industry; (11) deplores any effort by any country to provide any nuclear power-related assistance whatsoever to Iran, and calls upon Russia to suspend nuclear cooperation with Iran and not conclude a nuclear fuel supply agreement for the Bushehr reactor, until the conditions of paragraph (8) are satisfied; (12) calls upon the governments of the countries whose nationals and corporations are implicated in assisting Iranian nuclear activities, especially Pakistan, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, and Germany, to fully investigate such assistance, to grant the IAEA full access to individuals, sites, and all information related to the investigations, and to immediately review and rectify their export control laws, regulations, and practices in order to prevent further assistance to countries seeking to develop nuclear programs that could support the development of nuclear weapons; (13) urges the IAEA Board of Governors, at its earliest opportunity, to report to the United Nations Security Council that Iran is in noncompliance with its agreements with the IAEA; (14) urges the President of the United States to provide whatever financial, material, or intelligence resources are necessary to the IAEA to enable it to fully investigate Iran’s nuclear activities; (15) urges the United Nations Security Council, the Nuclear Suppliers Group, the Zangger Committee, and other relevant international entities to declare that non-nuclear-weapon states under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), who commit violations of their safeguards agreements regarding uranium enrichment or plutonium reprocessing, or engage in activities which could support a military nuclear program, thereby forfeit their right under the NPT to engage in nuclear fuel-cycle activities; (16) further urges the United Nations Security Council to consider measures necessary to support the inspection efforts by the IAEA and to prevent Iran from further engaging in clandestine nuclear activities; and (17) urges the President to keep the Congress fully and currently informed concerning the matters addressed in this resolution.", "id": "HB9F1BBAB4AC744D7ABE8B5FD1635AF1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress supports the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Blood Donor Month.", "id": "HD544DA5B34F044D8A99171E3E07224F1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That it is the sense of the Congress that— (1) the United States Government and Congress should unequivocally condemn acts of anti-Semitism and intolerance whenever and wherever they occur; (2) officials and elected leaders of all Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) participating states, including all OSCE Mediterranean Partner for Cooperation countries, should also unequivocally condemn acts of anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, and discrimination whenever and wherever they occur; (3) the participating states of the OSCE should be commended for supporting the Berlin Declaration and for working to bring increased attention to incidents of anti-Semitism and intolerance in the OSCE region; (4) the United States Government, including Members of Congress, recognizing that the fundamental job of combating anti-Semitism and intolerance falls to governments, should work with other OSCE participating states and their parliaments to encourage the full compliance with OSCE commitments and, if necessary, urge the creation of legal mechanisms to combat and track acts of anti-Semitism and intolerance; (5) all participating states, including the United States, should forward their respective laws and data on incidents of anti-Semitism and other hate crimes to the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) for compilation and provide adequate resources for the completion of its duties; (6) the United States should encourage the Bulgarian Chairman-in-Office, in consultation with the incoming Slovenian Chairman-in-Office, to consider appointing a high level personal envoy to ensure sustained attention with respect to fulfilling OSCE commitments on reporting of anti-Semitic crimes; (7) the United States should urge OSCE participating states that have not already done so to join the Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance, and Research; and (8) all OSCE participating states should renew and revitalize efforts to implement their existing commitments to fight anti-Semitism and intolerance, and keep sharp focus on these issues as part of the usual work of the OSCE Permanent Council, the Human Dimension Implementation Review Meeting, the Ministerial Council and summits.", "id": "H4324863663B541C88B00AEBF0237CCC", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "H082559222DE0437FBA35C62B16235EB1", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) recognizes that the teachings of Yogi Bhajan about Sikhism and yoga, and the businesses formed under his inspiration, improved the personal, political, spiritual, and professional relations between citizens of the United States and the citizens of India; (2) recognizes the legendary compassion, wisdom, kindness, and courage of Yogi Bhajan, and his wealth of accomplishments on behalf of the Sikh community; and (3) extends its condolences to Inderjit Kaur, the wife of Yogi Bhajan, his three children and five grandchildren, and to Sikh and 3HO communities around the Nation and the world upon the death on October 6, 2004, of Yogi Bhajan, an individual who was a wise teacher and mentor, an outstanding pioneer, a champion of peace, and a compassionate human being.", "id": "HDD68C8D5CED748B69C8DE425DAEC3D30", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That— (1) the Congress commemorates the courage displayed by the Little Rock Nine as an example of American sacrifice through extreme adversity; and (2) it is the sense of the Congress that— (A) the design and construction of a visitor center at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site should be fully funded by the Congress; and (B) the new facilities should open by September 2007 in order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic events that occurred at Little Rock Central High School.", "id": "H8CA51D942395416F84F604319C719468", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) denounces the horrific killings of Margaret Hassan, the Iraqi head of CARE International’s Iraq operations, and Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh as acts of terrorism and condemns all such monstrous acts committed in the name of Islam; (2) strongly urges Muslim countries and leading clerics and practitioners of the Islamic faith to take the lead in denouncing, marginalizing, and thwarting the violence committed in the name of Islam against unarmed and helpless victims; (3) similarly calls on people of all faiths to denounce such barbarous acts committed against Muslims; and (4) strongly encourages the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to deny access to Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia both to individuals who are members of organizations that have taken credit for, and to individuals who have committed, any crime or act of terrorism, barbarism, or mutilation in the name of Islam.", "id": "HDD20B1695FA64AD39F1B78C87CBED08F", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That— (1) in passing the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, Congress demonstrated its clear intent to allow hunting and fishing on the public lands within the National Wildlife Refuge System; (2) the intent of Congress has not changed in any way since the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 was enacted, and any assumptions to the contrary are misguided and misinterpret the clear intent of Congress; and (3) the general purpose of reserving certain lands as public lands, including the lands within the National Wildlife Refuge System, is to make them available to the public for reasonable uses, which include hunting, fishing, other wildlife-dependent sports, and other outdoor purposes.", "id": "H79DB68F9C46142D096433CC35C163B52", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) recognizes the impact that Tourette Syndrome can have on people living with the disorder; (2) recognizes the importance of an early diagnosis and proper treatment of Tourette Syndrome; (3) recognizes the need for enhanced public awareness of Tourette Syndrome; (4) supports the goals and ideals of National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, as designated by the Tourette Syndrome Association; and (5) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and interested organizations to observe National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month.", "id": "H17DF35BBDAE84C3C91CC969E695B5F32", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress urges the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to annually observe Patriot Day, September 11, with appropriate and personal expressions of voluntary service, charity, and compassion toward others which honor the lives lost on that day, and embrace the spirit of selflessness and unity demonstrated by the efforts of those who participated in the rescue, recovery, and voluntary service activities.", "id": "H160216E6C8A1452594C6D6DD546CA819", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) commends the people of the Republic of India, the largest democracy in the world, for their achievements in establishing a successful democratic country, which serves as an example for emerging democracies throughout the world; (2) recognizes with satisfaction the strong historical ties and shared interests between India and the United States; (3) reaffirms the strong friendship between India and the United States that will continue to develop in the future; and (4) expresses its deepest best wishes and regards for the future success of the new government of India.", "id": "H8B044AF7B381477EABC0974ED4A02E42", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month and Melanoma Day; and (2) urges the people of the United States to protect themselves from the dangers of ultraviolet exposure, to conduct a regular self-examination of the skin to detect changes in its appearance, and to obtain an annual skin cancer screening.", "id": "H0D5E4EDBE2804468AE3BC22B37251897", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress who shall not have attained the age of twenty one years..", "id": "H2BE6BB61BB3546DD930256722E8B91E0", "header": null }, { "text": "1. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress who shall not have attained the age of twenty one years.", "id": "H04BFDCC2F2D24499A45603FCA1BA76A5", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That Congress, on behalf of the American people— (1) recognizes— (A) the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Ford Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many other nations and a revolutionary industrial and global institution; and (B) the truly wondrous achievements of the Ford Motor Company, as its employees, retirees, shareholders, suppliers, dealers, its many customers, automotive enthusiasts, and friends worldwide, commemorate and celebrate its 100th anniversary milestone year; (2) congratulates the Ford Motor Company for its achievements; and (3) expects that the Ford Motor Company will continue to have an even greater impact in the 21st century and beyond in providing innovative products that are affordable and environmentally sustainable, and that will enhance personal mobility for generations to come.", "id": "H062B5A3BE5144423A166504E1C4300F6", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress recognizes the bravery and courage of the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the Battle of Peleliu and of all veterans who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II.", "id": "H8B1782FDF3F04954BE6857973969A5A2", "header": null }, { "text": "2. The Congress urges the Secretary of the Interior— (1) to recognize the year 2004 as the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu and the end of Imperial Japanese control of Palau during World War II; (2) to work to protect the historic sites of the Peleliu Battlefield National Historic Landmark; and (3) to establish commemorative programs honoring the Americans who fought at those sites.", "id": "H80E0A3BDA0C44104BCD400349DDBF28C", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States: — 1. The President and Vice President shall be elected jointly by the direct vote of the citizens of the United States, without regard to whether the citizens are residents of a State. 2. The persons having the greatest number of votes for President and Vice President shall be elected, so long as such persons have a majority of the votes cast. 3. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article through appropriate legislation. 4. This article shall apply with respect to any election for President and Vice President held after the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the ratification of this article..", "id": "H18B4E342A5EE47EF9BC700D2005CCB4E", "header": null }, { "text": "1. The President and Vice President shall be elected jointly by the direct vote of the citizens of the United States, without regard to whether the citizens are residents of a State.", "id": "H422613E3E9AC4A2D8C2DAB46F8ED2F45", "header": null }, { "text": "2. The persons having the greatest number of votes for President and Vice President shall be elected, so long as such persons have a majority of the votes cast.", "id": "H6AC73F6111224E6591C34C54EAA50073", "header": null }, { "text": "3. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article through appropriate legislation.", "id": "H6EA4771ECD0A422AA5AA6828E5AA4B11", "header": null }, { "text": "4. This article shall apply with respect to any election for President and Vice President held after the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the ratification of this article.", "id": "HB1C239C967CF46A9B06F64C9F4A918D3", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "1. Short title \nThis joint resolution may be cited as the Every Vote Counts Amendment.", "id": "H88FC9EBED0114B5482B01E109402291C", "header": "Short title" }, { "text": "2. Constitutional Amendment \nThe following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — 1. The President and Vice President shall be elected by the people of the several States and the district constituting the seat of government of the United States. 2. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of Senators and Representatives in Congress from that State, except that the legislature of any State may prescribe less restrictive qualifications with respect to residence and Congress may establish uniform residence and age qualifications. 3. The persons having the greatest number of votes for President and Vice President shall be elected. 4. Each elector shall cast a single vote jointly applicable to President and Vice President. Names of candidates may not be joined unless they shall have consented thereto and no candidate may consent to the candidate’s name being joined with that of more than one other person. 5. The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any candidate for President or Vice President before the day on which the President-elect or Vice President-elect has been chosen, and for the case of a tie in any election. 6. This article shall apply with respect to any election for President and Vice President held after the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the ratification of this article..", "id": "H040F728EF1A04299004C78EDFC5CF78D", "header": "Constitutional Amendment" }, { "text": "1. The President and Vice President shall be elected by the people of the several States and the district constituting the seat of government of the United States.", "id": "HE913FF4FD9A04C420019A23C508F116", "header": null }, { "text": "2. The electors in each State shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of Senators and Representatives in Congress from that State, except that the legislature of any State may prescribe less restrictive qualifications with respect to residence and Congress may establish uniform residence and age qualifications.", "id": "H96D2AD08382F482086C8AC035D34D6B4", "header": null }, { "text": "3. The persons having the greatest number of votes for President and Vice President shall be elected.", "id": "H288CF606288A4318912DED4479A5D5C6", "header": null }, { "text": "4. Each elector shall cast a single vote jointly applicable to President and Vice President. Names of candidates may not be joined unless they shall have consented thereto and no candidate may consent to the candidate’s name being joined with that of more than one other person.", "id": "HD9FDE5502E9F41B296047BF7153CB0F", "header": null }, { "text": "5. The Congress may by law provide for the case of the death of any candidate for President or Vice President before the day on which the President-elect or Vice President-elect has been chosen, and for the case of a tie in any election.", "id": "H892FCB0E7DA641658D35953D9D68E0A0", "header": null }, { "text": "6. This article shall apply with respect to any election for President and Vice President held after the expiration of the 1-year period which begins on the date of the ratification of this article.", "id": "H9D0FF09E6E0444B4819370C544315D62", "header": null } ]

[ { "text": "That the Congress— (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (the VFW); (2) congratulates the VFW on achieving that milestone; (3) commends the approximately 2,000,000 veterans who belong to the VFW and thanks them for their service to their fellow veterans and the Nation; and (4) calls upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the anniversary of the VFW and the contributions made by the VFW to veterans and the Nation and calling upon the people of the United States to observe such anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities.", "id": "H8866B7EC65F44C57BD3D64C9F1C9224F", "header": null }, { "text": "", "id": "HE81FB8E21F454B4F92F98F7011F424D7", "header": null } ]