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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 250 
Supporting Taiwan’s membership in appropriate international organizations 
such as the United Nations. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 8, 2007 
Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. 
GOODE, Mr. AKIN, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. 
FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. PENCE, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. MACK, Mr. 
JONES of North Carolina, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. ROHRABACHER, 
Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. BURGESS, Ms. FOXX, Mr. TANCREDO, and 
Mr. CHABOT) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting Taiwan’s membership in appropriate 
international organizations such as the United Nations. 
Whereas Taiwan has dramatically improved its record on 
human rights and routinely holds fair and free elections 
in a multiparty system, as evidenced by Taiwan’s second 
democratic presidential election in 2000 and 2004 in 
which Mr. Chen Shui-bian was elected as President; 
Whereas the 23,000,000 people in Taiwan are not rep-
resented in the United Nations and their human rights 
as citizens of the world are therefore severely abridged; 
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Whereas Taiwan has in recent years repeatedly expressed its 
strong desire to participate in the United Nations; 
Whereas Taiwan has much to contribute to the work and 
funding of the United Nations; 
Whereas the world community has reacted positively to Tai-
wan’s desire for international participation, as shown by 
Taiwan’s membership in the Asian Development Bank, 
Taiwan’s admission to the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-
operation group as a full member, and Taiwan’s acces-
sion as an observer to the General Agreement of Tariffs 
and Trade; and 
Whereas the United States has supported Taiwan’s participa-
tion in international organizations including the World 
Health Organization: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that— 
(1) Taiwan and its 23,000,000 people deserve 
membership in the United Nations; and 
(2) the United States should fulfill the commit-
ment it made in the 1994 Taiwan Policy Review to 
more actively support Taiwan’s membership in ap-
propriate international organizations. 
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bill submitted with respect to any trade agreement 
entered into under section 2103(b) of that Act on or 
after July 1, lll.’, with the blank space being 
filled with the year that begins the applicable 5-year 
period described in paragraph (1)(B).’’; and 
(ii) in subparagraph (D)(iii), by strik-
ing ‘‘after June 30, 2005’’ and inserting 
‘‘during the period beginning on July 1 of 
a year that begins a 5-year period de-
scribed in paragraph (1)(B) and ending on 
April 1 of the last year of that 5-year pe-
riod’’. 
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uct where the modified product was commer-
cially marketed in the United States after Feb-
ruary 15, 2007. 
‘‘(2) PREMARKET REVIEW REQUIRED.— 
‘‘(A) NEW
PRODUCTS.—An order under 
subsection (c)(1)(A)(i) for a new tobacco prod-
uct is required unless— 
‘‘(i) the manufacturer has submitted a 
report under section 905(j); and the Sec-
retary has issued an order that the tobacco 
product— 
‘‘(I) is substantially equivalent to 
a tobacco product commercially mar-
keted (other than for test marketing) 
in the United States as of February 
15, 2007; and 
‘‘(II) is in compliance with the 
requirements of this Act; or 
‘‘(ii) the tobacco product is exempt 
from the requirements of section 905(j) 
pursuant to a regulation issued under sec-
tion 905(j)(3). 
‘‘(B) APPLICATION TO CERTAIN POST-FEB-
RUARY 15, 2007, PRODUCTS.—Subparagraph (A) 
shall not apply to a tobacco product—
‘‘(i) that was first introduced or deliv-
ered for introduction into interstate com-
merce for commercial distribution in the 
United States after February 15, 2007, 
and prior to the date that is 21 months 
after the date of enactment of the Family 
Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control 
Act; and 
‘‘(ii) for which a report was submitted 
under section 905(j) within such 21-month 
period, 
except that subparagraph (A) shall apply to the 
tobacco product if the Secretary issues an order 
that the tobacco product is not substantially 
equivalent. 
‘‘(3) SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT DEFINED.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—In this section and 
section 905(j), the term ‘substantially equiva-
lent’ or ‘substantial equivalence’ means, with 
respect to the tobacco product being compared 
to the predicate tobacco product, that the Sec-
retary by order has found that the tobacco 
product— 
‘‘(i) has the same characteristics as 
the predicate tobacco product; or
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 251 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas in 1977 the Solar Energy Research Institute opened 
and was designated a National Laboratory of the United 
States Department of Energy; 
Whereas in September 1991 President George H.W. Bush 
changed the institute’s name to the National Renewable 
Energy Laboratory (‘‘NREL’’);
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Whereas the NREL is the principal research laboratory for 
the United States Department of Energy’s Office of En-
ergy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and also provides 
research expertise for the Office of Science and the Office 
of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability; 
Whereas the NREL is the Nation’s, and the world’s, pre-
eminent laboratory for renewable energy and energy effi-
ciency research and development; 
Whereas renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies 
are key to creating a clean energy future for not only the 
United States, but the world; 
Whereas the NREL’s focused research and development ca-
pabilities are positioned to advance national energy goals 
by developing innovations to change the way we power 
our homes and businesses, and fuel our cars; 
Whereas the NREL has worked vigorously through research 
and development to develop wind energy resulting in in-
novative designs, larger turbines, and increased effi-
ciencies leading to dramatic reductions in energy costs; 
Whereas the NREL has also developed hydrogen energy sce-
narios that could be used to power the future and develop 
hydrogen infrastructure and delivery systems; and 
Whereas the NREL has developed biomass research tech-
nology, which provides biomass industries with rapid ana-
lytical tools for making the highest value applications of 
biomass or analyzing biomass: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) commends the National Renewable Energy 
Laboratory for its work of promoting energy effi-
•HCON 251 EH 
ciency for 30 years and seeking other avenues of en-
ergy independence because it enhances our national 
security, sustains our environment and creates jobs; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of the scientists 
and employees of the NREL and their exemplary 
service to the United States for 30 years; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House to transmit 
a copy of this resolution to the NREL for appro-
priate display. 
Passed the House of Representatives December 5, 
2007. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 251 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Commending the National Renewable Energy Lab-
oratory for its work of promoting energy effi-
ciency for 30 years.
III 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 251 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
DECEMBER 6, 2007 
Received and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Commending the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for 
its work of promoting energy efficiency for 30 years. 
Whereas in 1977 the Solar Energy Research Institute opened 
and was designated a National Laboratory of the United 
States Department of Energy; 
Whereas in September 1991 President George H.W. Bush 
changed the institute’s name to the National Renewable 
Energy Laboratory (‘‘NREL’’); 
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Whereas the NREL is the principal research laboratory for 
the United States Department of Energy’s Office of En-
ergy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and also provides 
research expertise for the Office of Science and the Office 
of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability; 
Whereas the NREL is the Nation’s, and the world’s, pre-
eminent laboratory for renewable energy and energy effi-
ciency research and development; 
Whereas renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies 
are key to creating a clean energy future for not only the 
United States, but the world; 
Whereas the NREL’s focused research and development ca-
pabilities are positioned to advance national energy goals 
by developing innovations to change the way we power 
our homes and businesses, and fuel our cars; 
Whereas the NREL has worked vigorously through research 
and development to develop wind energy resulting in in-
novative designs, larger turbines, and increased effi-
ciencies leading to dramatic reductions in energy costs; 
Whereas the NREL has also developed hydrogen energy sce-
narios that could be used to power the future and develop 
hydrogen infrastructure and delivery systems; and 
Whereas the NREL has developed biomass research tech-
nology, which provides biomass industries with rapid ana-
lytical tools for making the highest value applications of 
biomass or analyzing biomass: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) commends the National Renewable Energy 
Laboratory for its work of promoting energy effi-
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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
section shall apply to property placed in service after the 
date of the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 8. INCREASE IN REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR BUILD-
INGS IN HIGH COST AREAS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of subsection 47(c) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to the defi-
nition of qualified rehabilitation expenditures) is amended 
by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: 
‘‘(E) INCREASE IN CREDIT FOR BUILDINGS 
IN HIGH COST AREAS.— 
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of any 
qualified rehabilitated building located in a 
qualified census tract or difficult develop-
ment area which is designated for purposes 
of this subparagraph, the qualified reha-
bilitation expenditures for purposes of this 
section shall be 130 percent of such ex-
penditures determined without regard to 
this subparagraph. 
‘‘(ii) RULES.—For purposes of clause 
(i), rules similar to the rules of section 
42(d)(5)(C) (excluding clause (i) thereof) 
shall be applied.’’. 
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ciency for 30 years and seeking other avenues of en-
ergy independence because it enhances our national 
security, sustains our environment and creates jobs; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of the scientists 
and employees of the NREL and their exemplary 
service to the United States for 30 years; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House to transmit 
a copy of this resolution to the NREL for appro-
priate display. 
Passed the House of Representatives December 5, 
2007. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to property placed in service after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 9. RECAPTURE OF REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CER-
TIFIED HISTORIC STRUCTURE NOT TRIG-
GERED BY CONDOMINIUM TRANSACTION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 50 of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to recapture of 
credits upon disposition of property) is amended by adding 
at the end thereof the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(6) SPECIAL RULE FOR CERTIFIED HISTORIC 
STRUCTURES.—In the case of the rehabilitation 
credit determined under section 47(a)(2), para-
graphs (1) and (2) shall not apply to a transaction 
in which a portion of the building is transferred as 
a condominium unit.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply to transfers after the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
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‘‘(ii) has different characteristics and 
the information submitted contains infor-
mation, including clinical data if deemed 
necessary by the Secretary, that dem-
onstrates that it is not appropriate to reg-
ulate the product under this section be-
cause the product does not raise different 
questions of public health. 
‘‘(B) 
CHARACTERISTICS.—In 
subpara-
graph (A), the term ‘characteristics’ means the 
materials, 
ingredients, 
design, 
composition, 
heating source, or other features of a tobacco 
product. 
‘‘(C) LIMITATION.—A tobacco product may 
not be found to be substantially equivalent to a 
predicate tobacco product that has been re-
moved from the market at the initiative of the 
Secretary or that has been determined by a ju-
dicial order to be misbranded or adulterated. 
‘‘(4) HEALTH INFORMATION.— 
‘‘(A) SUMMARY.—As part of a submission 
under section 905(j) respecting a tobacco prod-
uct, the person required to file a premarket no-
tification under such section shall provide an 
adequate summary of any health information
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1044 
To improve the disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 14, 2007 
Mr. BAKER (for himself, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. ALEXANDER, 
Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. MCCRERY, and Mr. JINDAL) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business 
A BILL 
To improve the disaster loan program of the Small Business 
Administration, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Small Business Dis-
aster Response and Loan Improvements Act of 2007’’. 
SEC. 2. PRIVATE DISASTER LOANS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7 of the Small Business 
Act (15 U.S.C. 636) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as 
subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and 
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(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(c) PRIVATE DISASTER LOANS.— 
‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection— 
‘‘(A) the term ‘disaster area’ means a 
county, parish, or similar unit of general local 
government in which a disaster was declared 
under subsection (b); 
‘‘(B) the term ‘eligible small business con-
cern’ means a business concern that is— 
‘‘(i) a small business concern, as de-
fined in this Act; or 
‘‘(ii) a small business concern, as de-
fined in section 103 of the Small Business 
Investment Act of 1958; and 
‘‘(C) the term ‘qualified private lender’ 
means any privately-owned bank or other lend-
ing institution that the Administrator deter-
mines meets the criteria established under para-
graph (9). 
‘‘(2) AUTHORIZATION.—The Administrator may 
guarantee timely payment of principal and interest, 
as scheduled on any loan issued by a qualified pri-
vate lender to an eligible small business concern lo-
cated in a disaster area. 
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110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 254 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas on November 16, 1907, Oklahoma officially became 
the 46th State of the Union; 
Whereas prior to becoming a State, Oklahoma was designated 
as Indian Territory, providing a vibrant history and cul-
ture that continues to enrich the lives of its citizens;
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Whereas the State of Oklahoma was shaped by those adven-
turous and daring individuals who embraced the spirit of 
this great Nation as they opened the frontier of the 
American West; 
Whereas generations of proud people from all backgrounds 
have called Oklahoma their home and have contributed to 
its spirited history; 
Whereas these hearty and resilient people have defined what 
has come to be known as the spirit of Oklahoma through 
their strength, character, and persistent strides toward a 
bright future; 
Whereas the continued strength, initiative, and pursuit of ex-
cellence displayed by the citizens of the State of Okla-
homa have produced its vibrant economy and secured it 
as a place of opportunity and progress now and for fu-
ture generations; 
Whereas the solid foundation of family and community em-
braced by the citizens of Oklahoma has been a constant 
guide and source of strength to those citizens throughout 
its history and will remain so long into its future; 
Whereas the natural beauty and abundant resources of the 
State of Oklahoma support a quality of life for its citi-
zens that is unsurpassed; and 
Whereas on November 16, 2007, the State of Oklahoma will 
begin a new century of statehood: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress recognizes and celebrates 
the centennial of Oklahoma statehood and wishes its peo-
•HCON 254 EH 
ple another hundred years of continued growth, pros-
perity, and achievement. 
Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 
2007. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 254 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of 
Oklahoma statehood.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 254 
Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 13, 2007 
Ms. FALLIN (for herself, Mr. COLE of Oklahoma, Mr. BOREN, Mr. LUCAS, 
and Mr. SULLIVAN) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma 
statehood. 
Whereas on November 16, 1907, Oklahoma officially became 
the 46th State of the Union; 
Whereas prior to becoming a State, Oklahoma was designated 
as Indian Territory, providing a vibrant history and cul-
ture that continues to enrich the lives of its citizens; 
Whereas the State of Oklahoma was shaped by those adven-
turous and daring individuals who embraced the spirit of 
this great Nation as they opened the frontier of the 
American West; 
Whereas generations of proud people from all backgrounds 
have called Oklahoma their home and have contributed to 
its spirited history; 
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Whereas these hearty and resilient people have defined what 
has come to be known as the spirit of Oklahoma through 
their strength, character, and persistent strides toward a 
bright future; 
Whereas the continued strength, initiative, and pursuit of ex-
cellence displayed by the citizens of the State of Okla-
homa have produced its vibrant economy and secured it 
as a place of opportunity and progress now and for fu-
ture generations; 
Whereas the solid foundation of family and community em-
braced by the citizens of Oklahoma has been a constant 
guide and source of strength to those citizens throughout 
its history and will remain so long into its future; 
Whereas the natural beauty and abundant resources of the 
State of Oklahoma support a quality of life for its citi-
zens that is unsurpassed; and 
Whereas on November 16, 2007, the State of Oklahoma will 
begin a new century of statehood: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress recognizes and celebrates 
the centennial of Oklahoma statehood and wishes its peo-
ple another hundred years of continued growth, pros-
perity, and achievement. 
Æ 
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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Amounts necessary to 
carry out this subsection shall be made avail-
able from amounts appropriated to the Admin-
istration under subsection (b). 
‘‘(B) AUTHORITY
TO
REDUCE
INTEREST 
RATES.—Funds appropriated to the Adminis-
tration to carry out this subsection may be used 
by the Administrator, to the extent available, to 
reduce the applicable rate of interest for a loan 
guaranteed under this subsection by not more 
than 3 percentage points.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to disasters declared under section 
7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act (631 U.S.C. 636(b)(2)) 
before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 3. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. 
The Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is 
amended— 
(1) in section 4(c)— 
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘7(c)(2)’’ 
and inserting ‘‘7(d)(2)’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘7(c)(2)’’ and inserting 
‘‘7(d)(2)’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘7(e),’’; and 
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