[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 7 (Monday, January 31, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S674-S676]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

                                 ______
                                 

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,

[[Page S675]]

     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.''
                                 ______
                                 

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.
                                 ______
                                 

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.
                                 ______
                                 

  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

[[Page S676]]

     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.''
                                 ______
                                 

  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.

                          ____________________