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uals) is amended by striking ‘‘25 percent’’ and inserting
‘‘the applicable percentage’’.
(b) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—Paragraph (6) of
section 162(l) of such Code is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(6) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For purposes
of paragraph (1)—
‘‘In the case of taxable
years beginning in
The applicable
calendar year:
percentage is:
1993 ...........................................................
25 percent
1994 or 1995 .............................................
50 percent
1996 or thereafter .....................................
100 percent.’’
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
December 31, 1992.
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zations and hospitals with lower rates of procurement rel-
ative to other such organizations or hospitals.’’.
(b) QUALIFIED ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZA-
TIONS.—Section 371(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 273(b)) is
amended—
(1) in paragraph (1)—
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ‘‘for which grants may be made
under subsection (a)’’ and inserting ‘‘described
in this section’’;
(B) by realigning the margin of subpara-
graph (E) so as to align with the margin of sub-
paragraph (D); and
(C) in subparagraph (G)—
(i) in the matter preceding clause (i),
by striking ‘‘directors or an advisory
board’’ and inserting ‘‘directors (or an ad-
visory board, in the case of a hospital-based
organ procurement organization established
prior to September 1, 1993)’’; and
(ii) in clause (i)—
(I) by striking ‘‘composed of’’ in
the matter preceding subclause (I) and
inserting ‘‘composed of a reasonable
balance of’’; and
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SEC. 2. RECORD OF RECORDED VOTES ON PUBLIC INTER-
NET SITE OF CLERK. 
(a) RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLERK.—The Clerk of the 
House of Representatives shall post on the public Internet 
site of the Office of the Clerk a record, organized by Mem-
ber name, of the recorded votes of each Member (including 
each Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) 
taken in the House, including the roll, date, issue, ques-
tion, result, and title or description of the vote, and any 
cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office related 
to the vote. 
(b) LINKS ON MEMBER SITES.—Each Member (in-
cluding a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Con-
gress) who maintains an official public Internet site using 
amounts from the Members’ Representation Allowance 
shall provide a clearly presented electronic link on the site 
to the Member’s individual recorded vote information de-
scribed in subsection (a). 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 32 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 289 
[Report No. 111–57] 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consider-
ation of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 26, 2009 
Ms. MATSUI, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported 
from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes. 
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the 
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to 
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported through the legislative day of March 30, 2009, pro-
viding for consideration or disposition of the bill (H.R. 
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1388) to reauthorize and reform the national service laws, 
an amendment thereto, or a conference report thereon. 
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House Calendar No. 32 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 289 
[Report No. 111–57] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules, and 
for other purposes. 
MARCH 26, 2009 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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‘‘(I) the use of, and training of, 
instructional technology specialists, 
mentors, master teachers, or coaches 
to serve as experts and train other 
teachers in the effective use of tech-
nology; and 
‘‘(II) the use of technology, such 
as distance learning and online virtual 
educator-to-educator 
peer 
commu-
nities, as a means for delivering pro-
fessional development. 
‘‘(B) The acquisition and implementation 
of technology tools, applications, and other re-
sources to be employed in the professional de-
velopment activities described in subparagraph 
(A). 
‘‘(2) Use funds remaining after carrying out 
paragraph (1) to acquire or implement technology 
tools, applications, and other resources to improve 
student learning, technology literacy, and achieve-
ment in the area of priority identified by the local 
educational agency, including through 1 or more of 
the following: 
‘‘(A) Conducting ongoing formative assess-
ment and using other timely data sources and 
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•HRES 28 EH 
Whereas the Transportation Security Administration Author-
ization Act of 2009, which was passed by the House of 
Representatives on June 4, 2009, in an overwhelming 
and bipartisan manner, expresses Congress’ commitment 
to bolstering the security of rail and mass transit sys-
tems; and 
Whereas securing our Nation’s rail and mass transit systems 
against terrorist attack and other security threats is es-
sential due to their impact on our Nation’s economic sta-
bility and the continued functioning of our national econ-
omy: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that the Transportation Security Administration 
should— 
(1) continue to enhance security against terrorist 
attack and other security threats to our Nation’s rail 
and mass transit systems and other modes of surface 
transportation, including as provided for in the Imple-
menting Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act 
of 2007 (Public Law 110–53) and the Transportation 
Security Administration Authorization Act of 2009 
(H.R. 2200 in the 111th Congress); 
(2) continue development of the National Explosives 
Detection Canine Team Program, which has proven to 
be an effective tool in securing against explosives threats 
to our Nation’s rail and mass transit systems, with par-
ticular attention to the application of its training stand-
•HRES 28 EH 
ards and the establishment of a reliable source of domes-
tically bred canines; 
(3) improve upon the success of the Online Learn-
ing Center by providing increased person-to-person pro-
fessional development programs to ensure those respon-
sible for securing our surface transportation systems 
against terrorist attack are highly trained in both secur-
ing those systems against terrorist attack and profes-
sional relations with the traveling public; and 
(4) continue to secure our Nation’s mass transit 
and rail systems against terrorist attack and other secu-
rity threats, so as to ensure the security of commuters 
on our Nation’s rail and mass transit systems and pre-
vent the disruption of rail lines critical to our Nation’s 
economy. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 292 IH 
keting and advertising its products and services to 
customers. 
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House Calendar No. 135 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 28 
[Report No. 111–347] 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representa-
tives that the Transportation Security Adminis-
tration should, in accordance with the congres-
sional mandate provided for in the Implementing 
Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 
2007, enhance security against terrorist attack 
and other security threats to our Nation’s rail 
and mass transit lines. 
DECEMBER 1, 2009 
Reported with amendments, referred to the House 
Calendar, and ordered to be printed 
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H. Res. 291 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 2, 2009. 
Whereas the brave men and women defending America’s de-
mocracy in Iraq and Afghanistan are in harms way; 
Whereas thousands of America’s returning veterans were se-
riously wounded in combat, including brain injuries, sin-
gle and double amputations, and other traumatic wounds; 
Whereas these brave soldiers return to the United States and 
spend weeks, months, and years in hospitals recovering, 
and return to their homes needing assistance to regain 
their independence; 
Whereas these recovering soldiers who are teamed up with as-
sistance dogs lead more comfortable and more inde-
pendent lives; 
Whereas these dogs provide assistance to wounded veterans 
while walking, going up and down stairs, and getting up 
from a sitting or fallen position, and also pick up 
dropped articles, retrieve items from a distance, pull 
manual wheelchairs a short distance, turn lights on and 
off, and perform other important daily tasks; 
Whereas assistance animals offer priceless companionship 
and unconditional love on a daily basis; 
Whereas there are fewer than 75 veterans from Iraq and Af-
ghanistan who currently have assistance dogs because
•HRES 291 EH 
they either cannot afford them or do not know about the 
benefits that assistance dogs provide; 
Whereas severely wounded veterans currently have to wait up 
to two years before they can receive an assistance animal; 
Whereas The Tower of Hope was created following the at-
tacks of September 11, 2001, to bring hope to wounded 
veterans by providing them with assistance dogs at no 
cost; and 
Whereas The Tower of Hope has substantially improved 
many lives by raising funds for the training of assistance 
dogs, providing grants for American combat wounded vet-
erans, and advocating for the benefits of these animals: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) acknowledges the importance of assistance dogs 
in helping combat-wounded veterans live happier and 
more independent lives; 
(2) applauds the outstanding work of The Tower of 
Hope and its dedication to training and providing assist-
ance dogs to wounded veterans, as well as educating peo-
ple about the benefits of such animals; 
(3) expresses deep gratitude and support to volun-
teers and donors who have made this great program pos-
sible by generously offering time and funds; 
(4) encourages the general public to support wound-
ed veterans by volunteering or donating to help train as-
sistance dogs;
•HRES 291 EH 
(5) calls for a vigorous promotion of, and advocacy 
for, the benefits of assistance animals for physicians and 
the general public; and 
(6) supports the goals and ideals of creating a 
Tower of Hope Day in honor of wounded American vet-
erans and their service dogs, the work of The Tower of 
Hope, and the many generous donors. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 293 IH 
league, leading the Devils to the Eastern Conference 
Finals; 
Whereas, in the 1994–1995 season, in only his second full 
season as a starter, Brodeur led the Devils to their first 
Stanley Cup in franchise history, and the first major pro-
fessional sports championship for a team from the State 
of New Jersey; 
Whereas during his career Brodeur has led the Devils to the 
playoffs every year but one, and three Stanley Cup cham-
pionships; 
Whereas Brodeur holds the NHL records for most wins in a 
single season, most minutes played in a single season, 
most combined regular season and playoff shutouts, most 
consecutive 30 and 35 win seasons, most 40 win seasons, 
most overtime wins, and most shootout wins; 
Whereas Brodeur has won the Veniza Trophy, which is 
awarded to the goaltender voted most valuable to his 
team by the leagues general managers, four times; 
Whereas Brodeur has won the Jennings Trophy, which is 
awarded to the goaltender of the team with the fewest 
goals scored against it in the regular season, four times; 
Whereas Brodeur has been named to the NHL All-Star team 
10 times; 
Whereas Martin Brodeur represents the NHL, the New Jer-
sey Devils, and the State of New Jersey with honor and 
integrity; and 
Whereas residents of New Jersey and Devils fans worldwide 
appreciate and support Martin Brodeur and are proud of 
his accomplishments: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) commends Martin Brodeur for breaking the 
National Hockey League all time regular season 
wins record; 
(2) recognizes the many accomplishments and 
milestones that Brodeur has achieved throughout his 
career; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit a copy of this resolution to Martin 
Brodeur and Jeffrey Vanderbeek, owner of the New 
Jersey Devils, for appropriate display. 
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H. Res. 294 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 31, 2009. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order 
to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 279) pro-
viding for the expenses of certain committees of the House 
of Representatives in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. 
The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended 
by the Committee on House Administration now printed in 
the resolution shall be considered as adopted. The resolution, 
as amended, shall be considered as read. The previous ques-
tion shall be considered as ordered on the resolution, as 
amended, to final adoption without intervening motion or de-
mand for division of the question except: (1) one hour of de-
bate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on House Administration;
•HRES 294 EH 
and (2) one motion to recommit which may not contain in-
structions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
HRES 295 LTH 
reported that they ‘‘have provided thousands of dollars 
worth of campaign contributions to key Members in close 
proximity to legislative activity, such as the deadline for 
earmark request letters or passage of a spending bill.’’; 
Whereas CQ Today specifically noted a Member getting 
‘‘$25,000 in campaign contribution money from [the 
founder of the firm] and his relatives right after his sub-
committee approved its spending bill in 2005.’’; 
Whereas the Associated Press noted that Members received 
campaign contributions from employees of the firm 
‘‘around the time they requested’’ earmarks for compa-
nies represented by the firm; 
Whereas the Associated Press highlighted the ‘‘huge amounts 
of political donations’’ from the firm and its clients to se-
lect Members and noted that ‘‘those political donations 
have followed a distinct pattern: The giving is especially 
heavy in March, which is prime time for submitting writ-
ten earmark requests.’’; 
Whereas clients of the firm received at least three hundred 
million dollars worth of earmarks in fiscal year 2009 ap-
propriations legislation, including several that were ap-
proved even after news of the FBI raid of the firm’s of-
fices and Justice Department investigation into the firm 
was well known; 
Whereas the Associated Press reported that ‘‘the FBI says 
the investigation is continuing, highlighting the close ties 
between special-interest spending provisions known as 
earmarks and the raising of campaign cash.’’; and 
Whereas the persistent media attention focused on questions 
about the nature and timing of campaign contributions 
related to the firm, as well as reports of the Justice De-
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IV 
House Calendar No. 34 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 294 
[Report No. 111–63] 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 279) providing for 
the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives 
in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 30, 2009 
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 279) 
providing for the expenses of certain committees of the 
House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eleventh 
Congress. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 
279) providing for the expenses of certain committees of 
the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Elev-
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HRES 294 RH 
enth Congress. The amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute recommended by the Committee on House Admin-
istration now printed in the resolution shall be considered 
as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall be consid-
ered as read. The previous question shall be considered 
as ordered on the resolution, as amended, to final adoption 
without intervening motion or demand for division of the 
question except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and 
controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of 
the Committee on House Administration; and (2) one mo-
tion to recommit which may not contain instructions. 
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House Calendar No. 34 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 294 
[Report No. 111–63] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. 
Res. 279) providing for the expenses of certain 
committees of the House of Representatives in 
the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. 
MARCH 30, 2009 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 295 
Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 30, 2009 
Mr. FLAKE submitted the following resolution; which was laid on the table 
RESOLUTION 
Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 
Whereas The Hill reported that a prominent lobbying firm 
specializing in obtaining defense earmarks for its clients, 
the subject of a ‘‘federal investigation into potentially 
corrupt political contributions’’, has given $3.4 million in 
political donations to no less than 284 Members of Con-
gress; 
Whereas multiple press reports have noted questions related 
to campaign contributions made by or on behalf of the 
firm; including questions related to ‘‘straw man’’ con-
tributions, the reimbursement of employees for political 
giving, pressure on clients to give, a suspicious pattern 
of giving, and the timing of donations relative to legisla-
tive activity; 
Whereas Roll Call has taken note of the timing of contribu-
tions from employees of the firm and its clients when it 
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H. Res. 2 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 6, 2009. 
Resolved, That the Senate be informed that a quorum of 
the House of Representatives has assembled; that Nancy 
Pelosi, a Representative from the State of California, has 
been elected Speaker; and Lorraine C. Miller, a citizen of the 
State of Texas, has been elected Clerk of the House of Rep-
resentatives of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
HRES 295 LTH 
partment conducting research on earmarks and campaign 
contributions, raise concern about the integrity of Con-
gressional proceedings and the dignity of the institution: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) the Committee on Standards of Official 
Conduct, or a subcommittee of the committee des-
ignated by the committee and its members appointed 
by the chairman and ranking member, shall imme-
diately begin an investigation into the relationship 
between the source and timing of past campaign 
contributions to Members of the House related to 
the raided firm and earmark requests made by 
Members of the House on behalf of clients of the 
raided firm; and 
(2) the Committee on Standards of Official 
Conduct shall submit a report of its findings to the 
House of Representatives within 2 months after the 
date of adoption of the resolution. 
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H. Res. 296 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 31, 2009. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 
1388) to reauthorize and reform the national service laws, 
with the Senate amendments thereto, and to consider in the 
House, without intervention of any point of order except 
those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI, a single motion 
offered by the chair of the Committee on Education and 
Labor or his designee that the House concur in the Senate 
amendments. The Senate amendments and the motion shall 
be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one 
hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
motion to final adoption without intervening motion or de-
mand for division of the question.
•HRES 296 EH 
SEC. 2. House Resolution 289 is laid on the table. 
Attest: 
Clerk.