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strike any particular quality of the coins 

minted under this Act. 

(c) PERIOD FOR ISSUANCE.—The Secretary 

may issue coins under this Act only during 

the calendar year beginning on January 1, 

2017. 

SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. 

(a) SALE PRICE.—The coins issued under 

this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a 

price equal to the sum of— 

(1) the face value of the coins; 

(2) the surcharge provided in section 7 with 

respect to such coins; and 

(3) the cost of designing and issuing the 

coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of 

machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, 

and shipping). 

(b) BULK SALES.—The Secretary shall 

make bulk sales of the coins issued under 

this Act at a reasonable discount. 

(c) PREPAID ORDERS.— 

(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted 

under this Act before the issuance of such 

coins. 

(2) DISCOUNT.—Sale prices with respect to 

prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be 

at a reasonable discount. 

SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. 

(a) IN GENERAL.—All sales of coins issued 

under this Act shall include a surcharge of 

$10 per coin. 

(b) DISTRIBUTION.—Subject to section 

5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the 

sale of coins issued under this Act shall be 

promptly paid by the Secretary to the Lions 

Clubs International Foundation for the purposes of— 

(1) furthering its programs for the blind 

and visually impaired in the United States 

and abroad; 

(2) investing in adaptive technologies for 

the disabled; and 

(3) investing in youth and those affected by 

a major disaster. 

(c) AUDITS.—The Comptroller General of 

the United States shall have the right to examine such books, records, documents, and 

other data of the Lions Clubs International 

Foundation as may be related to the expenditures of amounts paid under subsection (b). 

(d) LIMITATION.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included 

with respect to the issuance under this Act 

of any coin during a calendar year if, as of 

the time of such issuance, the issuance of 

such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during 

such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation 

under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United 

States Code. The Secretary may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 

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PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS 

IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEN 

NATIONAL REGISTERED 

APPRENTICESHIP MONTH 

TEAM USA AND THE 2012 OLYMPIC 

AND PARALYMPIC GAMES 

Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask 

unanimous consent that the Senate 

proceed to the immediate consideration en bloc of the following resolutions which were submitted earlier 

today: S. Res. 529, S. Res. 530, and S. 

Res. 531. 

There being no objection, the Senate 

proceeded to consider the resolutions 

en bloc. 

Mr. SCHUMER. I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, 

the preambles be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the 

table en bloc with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements related to the resolutions be 

printed in the RECORD. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 

objection, it is so ordered. 

The resolutions were agreed to. 

The preambles were agreed to. 

The resolutions, with their preambles, read as follows: 

S. RES. 529 

Whereas the incidence of prostate cancer 

in African-American men is more than one 

and a half times higher than in any other racial or ethnic group in the United States; 

Whereas African-American men have the 

highest mortality rate of any ethnic and racial group in the United States, dying at a 

rate that is approximately two and a half 

times higher than other ethnic and racial 

groups; 

Whereas that rate of mortality represents 

the largest disparity of mortality rates in 

any of the major cancers; 

Whereas prostate cancer can be cured with 

early detection and the proper treatment, regardless of the ethnic or racial group of the 

cancer patient; 

Whereas African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed at an earlier age and at a 

later stage of cancer progression than all 

other ethnic and racial groups, leading to 

lower cure rates and lower chances of survival; 

Whereas, for patients diagnosed early, 

studies show a 5-year survival rate of nearly 

100 percent, but the survival rate drops significantly to 28 percent for patients diagnosed in late stages; and 

Whereas recent genomics research has increased the ability to identify men at high 

risk for aggressive prostate cancer: Now, 

therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate— 

(1) recognizes that prostate cancer has created a health crisis for African-American 

men; 

(2) recognizes the importance of health 

coverage and access to care, as well as promoting informed decisionmaking between 

men and their doctors, taking into consideration the known risks and potential benefits 

of screening and treatment options for prostate cancer; 

(3) urges Federal agencies to support— 

(A) research to address and attempt to end 

the health crisis created by prostate cancer; 

(B) efforts relating to education, awareness, and early detection at the grassroots 

level to end that health crisis; and 

(C) the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services in 

focusing on improving health and healthcare 

outcomes for African Americans at an elevated risk of prostate cancer; and 

(4) urges investment by Federal agencies in 

research focusing on the improvement of 

early detection and treatment of prostate 

cancer, such as the use of— 

(A) biomarkers to accurately distinguish 

indolent forms of prostate cancer from lethal 

forms; and 

(B) advanced imaging tools to ensure the 

best level of individualized patient care. 

S. RES. 530 

Whereas 2012 marks the 75th anniversary of 

the enactment of the Act of August 16, 1937 

(29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.) (commonly known as 

the ‘‘National Apprenticeship Act’’), which 

established the national registered apprenticeship system; 

Whereas the State of Wisconsin created the 

first State registered apprenticeship system 

in 1911; 

Whereas the Act of August 16, 1937 (29 

U.S.C. 50 et seq.) (commonly known as the 

‘‘National Apprenticeship Act’’) established 

a comprehensive system of partnerships 

among employers, labor organizations, educational institutions, and Federal and State 

governments, which has shaped skill training for succeeding generations of United 

States workers; 

Whereas for 75 years, the national registered apprenticeship system has provided 

state of the art training using an model 

known as ‘‘earn while you learn’’ that offers 

a pathway to the middle class and a sustainable career for millions of workers in the 

United States; 

Whereas the national registered apprenticeship system has grown to include approximately 24,000 programs across the 

United States, providing education and 

training for apprentices in emerging and 

high-growth sectors, such as information 

technology and health care, as well as in traditional industries; 

Whereas the national registered apprenticeship system leverages approximately 

$1,000,000,000 in private investment, reflecting the strong commitment of the sponsors 

of the system, which include industry associations, individual employers, and labormanagement partnerships; 

Whereas the national registered apprenticeship system is an important post-secondary pathway for United States workers, 

offering a combination of academic and technical instruction with paid, on-the-job training, resulting in a nationally and industryrecognized occupational credential that ensures higher earnings for apprentices and a 

highly skilled workforce for United States 

businesses; 

Whereas the national registered apprenticeship system has continually modernized 

and developed innovative training approaches to meet the workforce needs of industry and address the evolving challenges of 

staying competitive in the global economy; 

Whereas the national registered apprenticeship system of the 21st century, as envisioned by the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship of the Secretary of Labor and 

administered as a partnership between the 

Federal Government and State apprenticeship programs, is positioned to produce the 

highly skilled workers the United States 

economy needs now and in the future; and 

Whereas the celebration of National Registered Apprenticeship Month— 

(1) honors the industries that use the registered apprenticeship model; 

(2) encourages other industries that could 

benefit from the registered apprenticeship 

model to train United States workers using 

the model; and 

(3) recognizes the role the national registered apprenticeship system has played in 

preparing United States workers for jobs 

with family-sustaining wages: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate— 

(1) designates August 2012, as ‘‘National 

Registered Apprenticeship Month’’; 

(2) celebrates the 101st anniversary of the 

enactment of the first State registered apprenticeship law; and 

(3) celebrates the 75th anniversary of the 

enactment of the Act of August 16, 1937 (29 

U.S.C. 50 et seq.) (commonly known as the 

‘‘National Apprenticeship Act’’). 

S. RES. 531 

Whereas, for over 100 years, the Olympic 

Movement has built a more peaceful and better world by educating young people through 


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amateur athletics, bringing together athletes from many countries in friendly competition, and forging new relationships 

bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair 

play; 

Whereas the 2012 Olympic Games will take 

place in London, England from July 27, 2012 

to August 12, 2012, and the 2012 Paralympic 

Games will take place from August 29, 2012 

to September 9, 2012; 

Whereas, at the 2012 Olympic Games, over 

200 nations will compete in over 300 events, 

and Team USA will compete in 246 events; 

Whereas, at the 2012 Olympic Games, over 

200 nations will compete in 39 disciplines, 

and Team USA will compete in 38 of those 

disciplines; 

Whereas 529 Olympians and over 245 

Paralympians will compete on behalf of 

Team USA in London, England; 

Whereas Team USA has won 934 gold medals, 730 silver medals, and 643 bronze medals, 

totaling 2,307 medals over the past 25 Olympic Games; 

Whereas the people of the United States 

stand united in respect and admiration for 

the members of the United States Olympic 

and Paralympic teams, and the athletic accomplishments, sportsmanship, and dedication to excellence of the teams; 

Whereas the many accomplishments of the 

United States Olympic and Paralympic 

teams would not have been possible without 

the hard work and dedication of many others, including the United States Olympic 

Committee and the many administrators, 

coaches, and family members who provided 

critical support to the athletes; 

Whereas the Nation takes great pride in 

the qualities of commitment to excellence, 

grace under pressure, and good will toward 

other competitors exhibited by the athletes 

of Team USA; and 

Whereas the Olympic Movement celebrates 

competition, fair play, and the pursuit of 

dreams: Now, therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate— 

(1) applauds all of the athletes and coaches 

of Team USA and their families who support 

them; 

(2) supports the athletes of Team USA in 

their endeavors at the 2012 Olympic and 

Paralympic Games held in London, England; 

(3) thanks all of the members of the United 

States Olympics Committee for their unwavering support of the athletes of Team USA; 

and 

(4) supports the goals and ideals of the 

Olympic Games. 

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XIX INTERNATIONAL AIDS 

CONFERENCE 

Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask 

unanimous consent that the Senate 

proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 532, submitted earlier 

today by Senator NELSON of Florida. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 

clerk will report the resolution by 

title. 

The bill clerk read as follows: 

A resolution (S. Res. 532) expressing support for the XIX International HIV/AIDS 

Conference and the sense of the Senate that 

continued commitment by the United States 

to research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health. 

There being no objection, the Senate 

proceeded to consider the resolution. 

Mr. SCHUMER. I further ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to a voice vote on the adoption of 

the resolution. 

THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 

objection, it is so ordered. 

The question is on agreeing to the 

resolution. 

The resolution (S. Res. 532) was 

agreed to. 

Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I further ask unanimous consent that the 

preamble be agreed to, the motions to 

reconsider be made and laid upon the 

table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating 

to this matter be printed in the 

RECORD. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 

objection, it is so ordered. 

The preamble was agreed to. 

The resolution (S. 532), with its preamble, reads as follows: 

Whereas, according to UNAIDS, the Joint 

United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, 

there are approximately 33,400,000 people living with HIV worldwide, and nearly 30,000,000 

people have died of AIDS since the first cases 

were reported in 1981; 

Whereas, in the United States, more than 

1,000,000 people are living with HIV and approximately 50,000 people become newly infected with the virus each year; 

Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 individuals living with HIV is unaware of the infection, underscoring the need for greater education about HIV/AIDS and access to testing; 

Whereas societal stigma remains a significant challenge to addressing HIV/AIDS; 

Whereas the United States is heavily engaged in both international and domestic efforts to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic, including— 

(1) the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (commonly 

known as ‘‘PEPFAR’’); 

(2) the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; 

(3) title XXIV of the Public Health Service 

Act (42 U.S.C. 300dd et seq.) (originally enacted as part of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act of 1990 

(Public Law 101-381; 104 Stat. 576)); 

(4) State AIDS Drug Assistance Programs; 

(5) the Housing Opportunities for Persons 

with AIDS program of the Department of 

Housing and Urban Development; and 

(6) AIDS research at the National Institutes of Health and other agencies; 

Whereas, since 1985, the now biennial International AIDS Conference has brought together leading scientists, public health experts, policymakers, community leaders, and 

individuals living with HIV/AIDS from 

around the world to enhance the global response to HIV/AIDS, evaluate recent scientific developments, share knowledge, and 

facilitate a collective strategy to combat the 

HIV/AIDS pandemic; 

Whereas, in 2008, Congress passed and the 

President signed into law the Tom Lantos 

and Henry J. Hyde United States Global 

Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, 

and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 

(Public Law 110-293; 122 Stat. 2918); 

Whereas taxpayers in the United States 

have paid more than $45,000,000,000 through 

PEPFAR and the Global Fund to Fight 

AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, which have 

enjoyed broad bipartisan support in Congress; 

Whereas, 25 years after the III International AIDS Conference was held in Washington, D.C., the XIX International AIDS 

Conference (referred to in this preamble as 

‘‘AIDS 2012’’) will take place from July 22, 

2012, through July 27, 2012, at the Walter E. 

Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C.; 

Whereas AIDS 2012, organized by the International AIDS Society, is expected to convene more than 20,000 delegates, including 

2,000 journalists, from nearly 200 countries; 

Whereas the theme of AIDS 2012, ‘‘Turning 

the Tide Together’’, embodies the promise 

and urgency of utilizing recent scientific advances in HIV/AIDS treatment and biomedical prevention, continuing research for 

an HIV vaccine and cure, and increasing effective, evidence-based interventions in key 

settings to change the course of the HIV/ 

AIDS crisis; 

Whereas AIDS 2012 seeks to engage governments, nongovernmental organizations, policymakers, the scientific community, the 

private sector, civil society, faith-based organizations, the media, and people living 

with HIV/AIDS to more effectively address 

regional, national, and local responses to 

HIV/AIDS around the world and overcome 

barriers that limit access to preventative 

care, treatment, and other services; and 

Whereas AIDS 2012 is a tremendous opportunity to strengthen the role of the United 

States in global HIV/AIDS initiatives within 

the context of significant global economic 

challenges, reenergize the response to the domestic epidemic, and focus particular attention on the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS 

that continues in the United States: Now, 

therefore, be it 

Resolved, That the Senate— 

(1) supports the XIX International AIDS 

Conference and the goal of renewing awareness of, and commitment to, addressing the 

HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States and 

abroad; 

(2) recognizes that continued HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs 

are crucial to improving global health; 

(3) understands that the key to overcoming 

HIV/AIDS includes efforts to formulate 

sound public health policy, protect human 

rights, address the needs of women and girls, 

direct effective programming toward the 

populations at the highest risk of infection, 

ensure accountability, and combat stigma, 

poverty, and other social challenges related 

to HIV/AIDS; 

(4) seeks to work with all stakeholders— 

(A) to prevent the transmission of HIV; 

(B) to increase access to testing, treatment, and care; 

(C) to improve health outcomes for all people living with HIV/AIDS; and 

(D) to foster greater scientific and programmatic collaborations around the world 

to translate scientific advances and apply 

best practices to international efforts to end 

HIV/AIDS; 

(5) commits to supporting a stronger global 

response to HIV/AIDS, protecting the rights 

of people living with HIV/AIDS, and working 

to create an ‘‘AIDS-free generation’’; and 

(6) encourages the ongoing development in 

the public and private sectors of innovative 

therapies and advances in clinical treatment 

for HIV/AIDS, including— 

(A) new and improved biomedical and behavioral prevention strategies; 

(B) safer and more affordable, accessible, 

and effective treatment regimens for infected individuals; and 

(C) research for an HIV vaccine and cure. 

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AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING OF 

THE 25TH EDITION OF THE POCKET VERSION OF THE UNITED 

STATES CONSTITUTION 

Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask 

unanimous consent that the Rules 

Committee be discharged from further 

consideration of H. Con. Res. 90 and the 

Senate proceed to its consideration. 

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 

objection, it is so ordered. 


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