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integrating existing voluntary and required reporting 
mechanisms. 
(b) FUNCTIONS.—In implementing the reporting sys-
tem under subsection (a), the Secretaries shall enter into 
a contract with a public or private entity that does not 
regulate biological laboratories to administer the reporting 
system. Such entity shall— 
(1) receive and process incident reports; 
(2) analyze, interpret incident data, and iden-
tify incident trends; 
(3) issue alert messages within an appropriate 
time period; 
(4) disseminate reports and other appropriate 
information, which shall not include facility-specific 
information; 
(5) not have authority to direct corrective ac-
tion or to initiate enforcement action; 
(6) ensure anonymity of individuals reporting to 
the system, to the extent permitted by law; and 
(7) conduct other activities as requested by the 
Secretaries. 
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Whereas three rescuers, Gary Jensen, Brandon Kimber, and 
Dale ‘‘Bird’’ Black lost their lives during the rescue at-
tempt; 
Whereas the loss of the miners has had a tremendous effect 
on the local community; 
Whereas the emergency efforts coordinated by the Emery 
County Sheriff’s Department have been exemplary; 
Whereas Utah is one of the largest coal producing States in 
the Nation, producing over 21 million tons of coal in 
2005; 
Whereas coal continues to be the economic engine for many 
communities; 
Whereas during the last century over 100,000 coal miners 
have been killed in mining accidents in the Nation’s coal 
mines; 
Whereas the Nation is greatly indebted to coal miners for the 
difficult and dangerous work they perform to provide the 
fuel needed to operate the Nation’s industries and to pro-
vide energy to homes and businesses; and 
Whereas many residents of Emery County and Carbon Coun-
ty, Utah, and the surrounding areas, came together to 
support the miners’ families and the community has been 
steadfast in its efforts to help the families of the missing 
and deceased: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House— 
(1) recognizes Kerry Allred, Don Erickson, 
Juan Carlos Payan, Brandon Phillips, Manuel 
Sanchez, Jose Luis Hernandez, Gary Jensen, Bran-
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don Kimber, and Dale ‘‘Bird’’ Black for their sac-
rifice in the Crandall Canyon, Utah coal mine; 
(2) extends the deepest condolences of the Na-
tion to the families of these men; 
(3) recognizes the many volunteers who partici-
pated in the rescue efforts and provided support for 
the miners’ families during the rescue ooperations; 
and 
(4) honors the long national heritage of coal 
mining families and supports the tradition for the 
future. 
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H. Res. 632 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 5, 2007. 
Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sor-
row of the death of the Honorable Paul E. Gillmor, a Rep-
resentative from the State of Ohio. 
Resolved, That a committee of such Members of the 
House as the Speaker may designate, together with such 
Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to at-
tend the funeral. 
Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House be 
authorized and directed to take such steps as may be nec-
essary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions and 
that the necessary expenses in connection therewith be paid 
out of applicable accounts of the House. 
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions 
to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of 
the deceased.
•HRES 632 EH 
Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it ad-
journ as a further mark of respect to the memory of the de-
ceased. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1226 
To prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen 
meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the 
Secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argen-
tina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2009 
Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN (for herself and Mrs. LUMMIS) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture 
A BILL 
To prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and 
fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and 
swine, from Argentina until the Secretary of Agriculture 
certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is 
free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. 
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 ‘‘Foot and Mouth Dis-
ease Prevention Act of 2009’’. 
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XVIII and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of 
debate. Each amendment so printed may be offered only by 
the Member who caused it to be printed or his designee and 
shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consider-
ation of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and 
report the bill to the House with such amendments as may 
have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered 
as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final pas-
sage without intervening motion except one motion to recom-
mit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 2786 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to such time as may be designated by the 
Speaker. 
SEC. 3. House Resolutions 595, 596, 613, and 614 are 
laid upon the table. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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order against consideration of the bill are waived except 
those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General 
debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Finan-
cial Services. After general debate the bill shall be consid-
ered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill 
shall be considered as read. All points of order against 
provisions of the bill are waived. Notwithstanding clause 
11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the bill shall be in 
order except those printed in the portion of the Congres-
sional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of 
rule XVIII and except pro forma amendments for the pur-
pose of debate. Each amendment so printed may be of-
fered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or 
his designee and shall be considered as read. At the con-
clusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the 
Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with 
such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and 
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening 
motion except one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 
2786 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the op-
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eration of the previous question, the Chair may postpone 
further consideration of the bill to such time as may be 
designated by the Speaker. 
SEC. 3. House Resolutions 595, 596, 613, and 614 
are laid upon the table. 
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House Calendar No. 107 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 633 
[Report No. 110–316] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2786) 
to reauthorize the programs for housing assist-
ance for Native Americans. 
SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 634 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 24, 2007. 
Whereas, since the beginning of the 20th century, hunters 
and fishermen of the United States have been among the 
most vocal supporters of the scientific management of 
wildlife and conservation of the natural environment; 
Whereas President Theodore Roosevelt, who was himself a 
hunter, fisherman, and conservationist, called throughout 
his Presidency for laws to promote wildlife conservation 
and to provide lands for recreation; 
Whereas, in June 1971, Senator Thomas McIntyre of New 
Hampshire and Representative Robert Sikes of Florida 
sponsored a joint resolution calling for the celebration of 
‘‘National Hunting and Fishing Day’’ on the fourth Sat-
urday of every September; 
Whereas, in 2006, an estimated 42,500,000 individuals in the 
United States participated in hunting or fishing activi-
ties; 
Whereas, in 2006, hunters and fishermen made a significant 
contribution to the economy of the United States by 
spending nearly $75,000,000,000 on hunting and fishing 
activities; 
Whereas hunters and fishermen recognize the importance of 
natural resources to the character, heritage, and future
•HRES 634 EH 
of the United States, and work to protect and conserve 
those resources; and 
Whereas the fourth Saturday of September would be an ap-
propriate day to as celebrate National Hunting and Fish-
ing Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) it is the sense of the House of Representatives 
that— 
(A) there should be established a day known as 
National Hunting and Fishing Day; and 
(B) the President should issue a proclamation 
calling on the people of the United States to observe 
such a day with appropriate programs and activi-
ties; and 
(2) the House of Representatives— 
(A) encourages participation in hunting and 
fishing; and 
(B) commends the contributions of hunters 
and fishermen toward the scientific management of 
wildlife and conservation of the natural environ-
ment. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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(11) The five 5-Star Generals who attended or 
taught at the Command and General Staff College; 
include Douglas MacArthur, George C. Marshall, 
Henry ‘‘Hap’’ Arnold, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and 
Omar N. Bradley. 
(12) DOUGLAS MACARTHUR, GENERAL OF THE 
ARMY.— 
(A) General MacArthur was a distin-
guished soldier, scholar, and strategist who 
gave 61 years of service to his country. 
(B) He commanded the 42d Division in 
World War I, and later served as the Chief of 
the Army General Staff. Prior to retirement, he 
was the Military Advisor to the Commonwealth 
of the Philippines. 
(C) In 1941, he was recalled to active duty 
as Commanding General, United States Army 
Far East. 
(D) He was awarded the Medal of Honor 
for his heroic defense of the Philippines. 
(E) After being ordered to depart the Phil-
ippines by the President, he inspired the world 
with his statement, ‘‘I shall return.’’. 
(F) Forces under his command defeated 
those of the Empire of Japan. 
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(G) After accepting the Japanese sur-
render, he directed the highly successful recon-
struction of the Japanese nation, and served as 
the first commander of United Nations Forces 
during the Korean War. 
(H) General MacArthur, son of General 
Arthur MacArthur, spent time as a child at Ft. 
Leavenworth and later in his career, he taught 
as a Captain in the Field Engineering School, 
and served as the adjutant, quartermaster, and 
commanding officer of the 3d Engineer Bat-
talion (later reflagged as the 2d Engineer Bat-
talion). 
(13) GEORGE C. MARSHALL, GENERAL OF THE 
ARMY.— 
(A) General George C. Marshall entered 
the Army from the Virginia Military Institute 
in 1902. 
(B) During a long career of public service, 
he distinguished himself as a leader, tactician, 
strategist, statesman, and, truly, as the ‘‘Orga-
nizer of Victory’’. 
(C) In World War I, he was regarded as 
one of the most talented staff officers in the 
United States Army. 
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tobacco products under subsection (i) shall list such to-
bacco products in accordance with such system. 
‘‘(f) PUBLIC ACCESS TO REGISTRATION INFORMA-
TION.—The Secretary shall make available for inspection, 
to any person so requesting, any registration filed under 
this section. 
‘‘(g) BIENNIAL INSPECTION OF REGISTERED ESTAB-
LISHMENTS.—Every establishment registered with the 
Secretary under this section shall be subject to inspection 
under section 704 or subsection (h), and every such estab-
lishment engaged in the manufacture, compounding, or 
processing of a tobacco product or tobacco products shall 
be so inspected by 1 or more officers or employees duly 
designated by the Secretary at least once in the 2-year 
period beginning with the date of registration of such es-
tablishment under this section and at least once in every 
successive 2-year period thereafter. 
‘‘(h) REGISTRATION
BY
FOREIGN
ESTABLISH-
MENTS.—Any establishment within any foreign country 
engaged in the manufacture, preparation, compounding, 
or processing of a tobacco product or tobacco products, 
shall register under this section under regulations promul-
gated by the Secretary. Such regulations shall require 
such establishment to provide the information required by 
subsection (i) and shall include provisions for registration 
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•HRES 635 EH 
racy, tolerance and full civil and political rights for Mus-
lims and those of all faiths; 
Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual 
renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of 
the Muslim calendar year; and 
Whereas the observance of the Islamic holy month of Rama-
dan commenced at dusk on September 13, 2007, and 
continues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great 
religions of the world; 
(2) expresses friendship and support for Muslims in 
the United States and worldwide; 
(3) acknowledges the onset of Ramadan, the Islamic 
holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and conveys 
its respect to Muslims in the United States and through-
out the world on this occasion; 
(4) rejects hatred, bigotry, and violence directed 
against Muslims, both in the United States and world-
wide; and 
(5) commends Muslims in the United States and 
across the globe who have privately and publicly rejected
•HRES 635 EH 
interpretations and movements of Islam that justify and 
encourage hatred, violence, and terror. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 635 
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fast-
ing and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States 
and throughout the world for their faith. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. MEEKS of New 
York, and Mr. ELLISON) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic 
holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and com-
mending Muslims in the United States and throughout 
the world for their faith. 
Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on 
September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence 
have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of 
African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly 
members of the Islamic faith; 
Whereas, on September 14, 2001, the House of Representa-
tives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry 
and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, 
and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the ter-
rorist attacks; 
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Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 
1,500,000,000 Muslims worldwide; 
Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual 
renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of 
the Muslim calendar year; and 
Whereas the observance of the Islamic holy month of Rama-
dan commences at dusk on September 13, 2007, and con-
tinues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) during this time of conflict, in order to 
demonstrate solidarity with and support for mem-
bers of the community of Islam in the United States 
and throughout the world, the House of Representa-
tives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great 
religions of the world; and 
(2) in observance of and out of respect for the 
commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month 
of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Rep-
resentatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and 
expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the 
United States and throughout the world on this sig-
nificant occasion. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 636 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 7, 2007. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 1908) to amend title 35, United States Code, 
to provide for patent reform. The first reading of the bill 
shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consider-
ation of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 
9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate shall be confined to the 
bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on the Judiciary. After general debate the bill 
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute 
rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for 
the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the 
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the 
Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. The com-
mittee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be con-
•HRES 636 EH 
sidered as read. All points of order against the committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except 
those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding 
clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order ex-
cept those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 
accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be 
offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered 
only by a Member designated in the report, shall be consid-
ered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the 
report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an 
opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not 
be subject to a demand for division of the question in the 
House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order 
against such amendments are waived except those arising 
under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. At the conclusion of con-
sideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise 
and report the bill to the House with such amendments as 
may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate 
vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Com-
mittee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments 
thereto to final passage without intervening motion except 
one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
•HRES 636 EH 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 1908 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to such time as may be designated by the 
Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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(D) After that war, and throughout the 
many long and challenging duties of the 
interwar years, he was appointed United States 
Army Chief of the General Staff in 1939. 
(E) During World War II, he achieved rec-
ognition as one of America’s greatest military 
leaders. 
(F) As chief strategist of that global war, 
he materially assisted in directing the Allied 
Powers to victory. 
(G) In 1947 he was appointed Secretary of 
State for the United States and his outstanding 
career as a statesman proved equal to his bril-
liant military career. 
(H) He was awarded the Nobel Peace 
Prize for his conception and implementation of 
the European Recovery Program, and, subse-
quently, he served as the Secretary of Defense 
for 1 year. 
(I) General Marshall’s service at Ft. Leav-
enworth included graduation from the United 
States Army School of the Line in 1907, the 
United States Army Staff College in 1908, fol-
lowed by instructor duty at Ft. Leavenworth 
from in 1909 and 1910. 
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(14) HENRY
H. ARNOLD, GENERAL
OF
THE 
ARMY.— 
(A) General ‘‘Hap’’ Arnold is the only offi-
cer in the history of our country to earn the 
ranks of General of the Army and General of 
the Air Force. 
(B) General Arnold, a graduate of West 
Point in 1907, received his pilot training in 
1911 from the Wright brothers in Dayton, 
Ohio. 
(C) He became one of our Nation’s strong-
est advocates for air power, and personally held 
numerous records and trophies for flying 
achievements, to include the first delivery of 
United States mail by air. 
(D) Accomplishments in and from the air 
in the World Wars, particularly in World War 
II, were heavily influenced by his genius. 
(E) As a result of General Arnold’s con-
tributions, massed air power gave a third di-
mension to battles of World War II, swept the 
skies of the enemy, and denied him mobility on 
the ground. 
(F) One of General Arnold’s citations 
reads in part: ‘‘From conception to execution, 
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