[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 7 (Monday, January 31, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S674-S676]
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SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTION 22--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE SELECT COMMITTEE
ON INTELLIGENCE
Mr. ROBERTS submitted the following resolution; from the Select
Committee on Intelligence; which was referred to the Committee on Rules
and Administration:
S. Res. 22
Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and
functions under S. Res. 400, agreed to May 19, 1976 (94th
Cong.), as amended by S. Res. 445, agreed to October 9, 2004
(108th Cong.), in accordance with its jurisdiction under
Section 3 and Section 17 of S. Res. 400, including holding
hearings, reporting such hearings, and making investigations
as authorized by Section 5 of S. Res. 400, the Select
Committee on Intelligence is authorized from March 1, 2005,
through September 30, 2005; October 1, 2005, through
September 30, 2006; and October 1, 2006 through February 28,
2007 in its discretion (1) to make expenditures from the
contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and
(3) with the prior consent of the Government department or
agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and
Administration, to use on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable
basis the services of personnel of any such department or
agency.
Sec. 2. (a) The expenses of the committee for the period
March 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005 under this
resolution shall not exceed $3,050,594, of which amount (1)
not to exceed $32,083 may be expended for the procurement of
the services of individual consultants, or organizations
thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to
exceed $5,834 may be expended for the training of the
professional staff of such committee (under procedures
specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization
Act of 1946).
(b) For the period October 1, 2005 through September 30,
2006, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall
not exceed $5,355,503, of which amount (1) not to exceed
$55,000 be expended for the procurement of the services of
individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as
authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to
exceed $10,000 may be expended for the training of the
professional staff of such committee (under procedures
specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization
Act of 1946).
(c) For the period October 1, 2006 through February 28,
2007 expenses of the committee under this resolution shall
not exceed $2,279,493, of which amount (1) not to exceed
$22,917 be expended for the procurement of the services of
individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as
authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to
exceed $4,166 may be expended for the training of the
professional staff of such committee (under procedures
specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization
Act of 1946).
Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together
with such recommendations for legislation as it deems
advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date,
but not later than February 28, 2007, respectively.
Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution
shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon
vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee,
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except that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the
disbursement of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate,
or (2) for the payment of telecommunications provided by the
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States
Senate, or (3) for the payment of stationery supplies
purchased through the Keeper of the Stationery, United States
Senate, or (4) for payments to the Postmaster, United States
Senate, or (5) for the payment of metered charges on copying
equipment provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of
Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for
payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at
Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate.
Sec. 5. There are authorized such sums as may be necessary
for agency contributions related to the compensation of
employees of the committee, from March 1, 2005 through
September 30, 2005; October 1, 2005 through September 30,
2006; and October 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007, to be
paid from the Appropriations account for ``Expenses of
Inquiries and Investigations.''
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SENATE RESOLUTION 23--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE
ON AGING
Mr. SMITH submitted the following resolution; from the Special
Committee on Aging; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and
Administration:
S. Res. 23
Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and
functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in
accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such
Rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8
of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the Special
Committee on Aging is authorized from March 1, 2005, through
September 30, 2005; October 1, 2005, through September 30,
2006; and October 1, 2006, through February 28, 2007, in its
discretion (1) to make expenditures from the contingent fund
of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and (3) with the
prior consent of the Government department or agency
concerned and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to
use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis the services
of personnel of any such department or agency.
Sec. 2. (a) The expenses of the committee for the period
March 1, 2005, through September 30, 2005, under this
resolution shall not exceed $1,445,446, of which amount (1)
not to exceed $117,000 may be expended for the procurement of
the services of individual consultants, or organizations
thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946), and (2) not to exceed $5,000 may
be expended for the training of the professional staff of
such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j)
of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946).
(b) For the period October 1, 2005, through September 30,
2006, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall
not exceed $2,537,525, of which amount (1) not to exceed
$200,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services
of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as
authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946), and (2) not to exceed $5,000 may
be expended for the training of the professional staff of
such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j)
of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946).
(c) For the period October 1, 2006, through February 28,
2007, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall
not exceed $1,080,025, of which amount (1) not to exceed
$85,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services
of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as
authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946), and (2) not to exceed $5,000 may
be expended for the training of the professional staff of
such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j)
of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946).
Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together
with such recommendations for legislation as it deems
advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date,
but not later than February 28, 2006, respectively.
Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution
shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon
vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee, except
that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the disbursement
of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for
the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of
the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or
(3) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through
the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate, or (4)
for payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5)
for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment
provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of
Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for
payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at
Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 24--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE
BUDGET
Mr. GREGG submitted the following resolution; from the Committee on
the Budget; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and
Administration:
S. Res. 24
Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and
functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in
accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such
Rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8
of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the
Committee on the Budget is authorized from March 1, 2005,
through September 30, 2005; October 1, 2005, through
September 30, 2006; and October 1, 2006, through February 28,
2007, in its discretion (1) to make expenditures from the
contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and
(3) with the prior consent of the Government department or
agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and
Administration, to use on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable
basis the services of personnel of any such department or
agency.
Sec. 2. (a) The expenses of the committee for the period
March 1, 2005, through September 30, 2005, under this
resolution shall not exceed $3,367,870, of which amount (1)
not to exceed $35,000 may be expended for the procurement of
the services of individual consultants, or organizations
thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946), and (2) not to exceed $21,000
may be expended for the training of the professional staff of
such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j)
of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946).
(b) For the period October 1, 2005, through September 30,
2006, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall
not exceed $5,915,179, of which amount (1) not to exceed
$60,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services
of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as
authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946), and (2) not to exceed $36,000
may be expended for the training of the professional staff of
such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j)
of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946).
(c) For the period October 1, 2006, through February 28,
2007, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall
not exceed $2,518,660, of which amount (1) not to exceed
$25,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services
of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as
authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946), and (2) not to exceed $15,000
may be expended for the training of the professional staff of
such committee (under procedures specified by section 202(j)
of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946).
Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together
with such recommendations for legislation as it deems
advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date,
but not later than February 28, 2006, respectively.
Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution
shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon
vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee, except
that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the disbursement
of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for
the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of
the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or
(3) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through
the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate, or (4)
for payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5)
for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment
provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of
Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for
payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at
Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 25--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE
Mr. GRASSLEY submitted the following resolution; from the Committee
on Finance; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and
Administration:
S. Res. 25
Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and
functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in
accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such
rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings,
and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8
of rules XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the
Committee on Finance is authorized from March 1, 2005,
through September 30, 2005; October 1, 2005, through
September 30, 2006; and October 1, 2006, through February 28,
2007, in its discretion (1) to make expenditures from the
contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and
(3) with the prior consent of the Government department or
agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and
Administration, to use on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable
basis the services of personnel of any such department or
agency.
Sec. 2. (a) The expenses of the committee for the period
March 1, 2005, through September 30, 2005, under this
resolution shall
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not exceed $4,081,365, of which amount (1) not to exceed
$17,500 may be expended for the procurement of the services
of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as
authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to
exceed $5,833 may be expended for the training of the
professional staff of such committee (under procedures
specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization
Act of 1946).
(b) For the period October 1, 2005, through September 30,
2006, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall
not exceed $7,165,470, of which amount (1) not to exceed
$30,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services
of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as
authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to
exceed $10,000 may be expended for the training of the
professional staff of such committee (under procedures
specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization
Act of 1946).
(c) For the period October 1, 2006, through February 28,
2007, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall
not exceed $3,049,982, of which amount (1) not to exceed
$12,500 may be expended for the procurement of the services
of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as
authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to
exceed $4,167 may be expended for the training of the
professional staff of such committee (under procedures
specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization
Act of 1946).
Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together
with such recommendations for legislation as it deems
advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date,
but not later than February 28, 2005, respectively.
Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution
shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon
vouchers approved by the Chairman of the Committee, except
that vouchers shall not be required (1) for the disbursement
of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for
the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of
the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or
(3) for the payment of stationery supplies purchased through
the Keeper of the Stationery, United States Senate, or (4)
for payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5)
for the payment of metered charges on copying equipment
provided by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or (6) for the payment of
Senate Recording and Photographic Services, or (7) for
payment of franked and mass mail costs by the Sergeant at
Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate.
Sec. 5. There are authorized such sums as may be necessary
for agency contributions related to the compensation of
employees of the committee from March 1, 2005, through
September 30, 2005; October 1, 2005 through September 30,
2006; and October 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007, to be
paid from the Appropriations account for ``Expenses of
Inquiries and Investigations.''
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SENATE RESOLUTION 26--COMMENDING THE PEOPLE OF IRAQ ON THE ELECTION
HELD ON JANUARY 30, 2005, OF A 275-MEMBER TRANSITIONAL NATIONAL
ASSEMBLY AND OF PROVINCIAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS AND ENCOURAGING
FURTHER STEPS TOWARD ESTABLISHMENT OF A FREE, DEMOCRATIC, SECURE, AND
PROSPEROUS IRAQ
Mr. LUGAR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Relations:
S. Res. 26
Whereas on January 30, 2005, for the first time in over 50
years, the citizens of Iraq had the opportunity to vote in a
free election, to choose their own leaders, and to begin the
process of writing their own constitution;
Whereas the election in Iraq was held despite imperfect
conditions, threats to voters, candidates, and election
workers, and acts of violence by those seeking to prevent the
voice of the majority of the people of Iraq from being heard;
Whereas an estimated 14,300,000 Iraqis were registered to
vote at more than 5,000 polling stations across Iraq and in
14 other countries;
Whereas a majority of individuals who were eligible to vote
participated in the election and the final results of the
election will be certified on February 15, 2005;
Whereas, the newly elected 275-member Transitional National
Assembly of Iraq will include at least 25 percent female
representation, will serve as the national legislature of
Iraq, and will name a Presidency Council consisting of a
President and 2 Vice Presidents that will appoint a new Prime
Minister of Iraq and approve the selection of cabinet
ministers;
Whereas the Transitional National Assembly will draft a
national constitution that will be presented to the people of
Iraq for their approval in a national referendum to be held
in October 2005 and that will lead to the election of a
constitutional government in Iraq;
Whereas the election establishes a credible process for
governing Iraq under a mandate from the majority of the
people of Iraq and reflects the will of the people for a new
Iraq in which all communities are represented and terrorism
is eliminated;
Whereas the election was a historic step towards
development of democracy for the people of Iraq and an
inspiration to all those in the region who are striving to
achieve democracy in their own countries;
Whereas the United States is committed to facilitating the
development of a strong and proud Iraq that is built by the
people of Iraq through their unified efforts and their
commitment to protecting the territorial integrity and
national unity of Iraq;
Whereas President George W. Bush stated after the election
in Iraq that the ``world is hearing the voice of freedom from
the center of the Middle East''; and
Whereas the United States Government stands ready to work
with the new Government of Iraq to build a free, democratic,
secure, and prosperous Iraq: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) recognizes that, on January 30, 2005, the people of
Iraq elected a 275-member Transitional National Assembly and
leaders of provincial and regional governments in Iraq in an
election that has been widely described as free and fair;
(2) recognizes this election is a milestone in the
development of democracy in Iraq, commends the people of Iraq
on the election, and congratulates the new members of the
Transitional National Assembly and the leaders of the
provincial and regional governments;
(3) commends the Independent Electoral Commission of Iraq
for its administration of the election and commends the
United Nations Mission in Iraq for the provision of expert
technical assistance and training to the Commission;
(4) expresses its respect for the freely expressed will of
the people of Iraq, its admiration for their courage in the
face of intimidation, threats, and acts of violence, and its
intention to work with the new Government of Iraq to help the
people of Iraq realize the opportunity for a more peaceful
and prosperous future;
(5) urges the new leadership of Iraq to move forward with
drafting the constitution, upholding the rule of law, and
holding a referendum on the new constitution in October 2005;
(6) urges all members of the international community to
help Iraq end the violent insurgency which is destabilizing
the region and help Iraq build the necessary political,
economic, and security infrastructure essential to establish
a viable, democratic state and improve the lives of the
people of Iraq; and
(7) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to help
the people of Iraq succeed in building their own government
and fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Iraq for a
free, united, peaceful, and prosperous Iraq.
Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I submit today a resolution commending the
Iraqi people for their participation in the election of January 30,
2005, of a 275-member Transitional National Assembly and provincial and
regional governments; and encouraging further steps toward
establishment of a free, democratic, secure and prosperous Iraq.
Despite the threats to voters, candidates and election workers, and
the acts of violence by those seeking to prevent the voice of the
majority from being heard, millions of Iraqis voted on Sunday.
For the first time in over 50 years, the Iraqi people have been given
the opportunity to choose their leadership. Through this resolution,
the Senate recognizes and commends this historic moment and the strides
of the Iraqi people toward free and fair elections.
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