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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5070
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 1993 Federal
income tax rate increases on trusts established for the benefit of individ-
uals with disabilities.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 21, 1994
Mr. PAYNE of Virginia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal
the 1993 Federal income tax rate increases on trusts
established for the benefit of individuals with disabilities.
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 ‘‘Persons With Disabil-
ities Trusts Tax Rate Restoration Act’’.
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF 1993 RATE INCREASES ON TRUSTS FOR
INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DISABLED OR FOR
COLLEGE EDUCATIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1(e) of the Internal Reve-
nue Code of 1986 (relating to tax imposed on estates and
trusts) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(e) ESTATES AND TRUSTS.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), there is hereby imposed on the taxable in-
come of—
‘‘(A) every estate, and
‘‘(B) every trust,
taxable under this subsection a tax determined in ac-
cordance with the following table:
‘‘If taxable income is:
The tax is:
Not over $1,500 ............................
15% of taxable income.
Over $1,500 but not over $3,500 ..
$225, plus 28% of the excess over
$1,500.
Over $3,500 but not over $5,500 ..
$785, plus 31% of the excess over
$3,500.
Over $5,500 but not over $7,500 ..
$1,405, plus 36% of the excess over
$5,500.
Over $7,500 ...................................
$2,125, plus 39.6% of the excess over
$7,500.
‘‘(2) SPECIAL RULE FOR CERTAIN TRUSTS.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby im-
posed on the taxable income of an eligible trust
taxable under this subsection a tax determined
in accordance with the following table:
‘‘If taxable income is:
The tax is:
Not over $3,300 ............................
15% of taxable income.
‘‘If taxable income is:
The tax is:
Over $3,300 but not over $9,900 ..
$495, plus 28% of the excess over
$3,300.
Over $9,900 ...................................
$2,343, plus 31% of the excess over
$9,900.
‘‘(B) ELIGIBLE TRUST.—For purposes of
subparagraph (A), the term ‘eligible trust’
means a trust which is established exclusively
for 
the 
purpose 
of 
providing 
reasonable
amounts for the support and maintenance of 1
or more beneficiaries each of whom is an indi-
vidual who is mentally ill or has a disability
(within the meaning of section 3(2) of the
Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42
U.S.C. 12102(2)) at the time the trust is estab-
lished. A trust shall not fail to meet the re-
quirements of this subparagraph merely be-
cause the corpus of the trust may revert to the
grantor or a member of the grantor’s family
upon the death of the beneficiary.’’
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
December 31, 1992.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5071
To amend the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994
to delay the effective date of trucking deregulation for 1 year.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 21, 1994
Mr. SKEEN (for himself, Mr. RICHARDSON, and Mr. BREWSTER) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Public Works
and Transportation
A BILL
To amend the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization
Act of 1994 to delay the effective date of trucking de-
regulation for 1 year.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 601(d) of the Federal Aviation Administra-
tion Authorization Act of 1994 is amended by striking
‘‘January 1, 1995’’ and inserting ‘‘January 1, 1996’’.
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IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 503 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
should leave no member of the Armed Forces unaccounted for in the 
withdrawal of forces from Iraq and Afghanistan. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 20, 2011 
Mr. NUGENT submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States should leave no member of the Armed 
Forces unaccounted for in the withdrawal of forces from 
Iraq and Afghanistan. 
Whereas the United States is a Nation of great honor and 
integrity; 
Whereas the United States has made a sacred promise to 
members of the Armed Forces who are deployed overseas 
in defense of this country that their sacrifice and service 
will never be forgotten; and 
Whereas the United States can never thank the proud mem-
bers of the Armed Forces enough for what they do for 
this country on a daily basis: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) believes that abandoning the search efforts 
for members of the Armed Forces who are missing 
or captured in the line of duty is unacceptable; 
(2) believes that the United States has a re-
sponsibility to keep the promises made to members 
of the Armed Forces who risk their lives on a daily 
basis on behalf of their fellow Americans; 
(3) supports the United States Soldier’s Creed 
and the Warrior Ethos, which state that ‘‘I will 
never leave a fallen comrade’’; and 
(4) believes that, while the United States is be-
ginning the strategic withdrawal of forces from Iraq 
and Afghanistan, the United States must continue 
to fulfill these important promises to members of the 
Armed Forces who are currently in a missing status 
as a result of service in either Iraq and Afghanistan. 
Æ 
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V
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5072
For the relief of Charmaine Bieda.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 21, 1994
Mr. KANJORSKI (by request) introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Charmaine Bieda.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PAYMENT OF CLAIM.
The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, out of any
money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to
Charmaine Beida of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, the sum of
$10,000,000. The payment required by this section shall
be in full satisfaction of all claims that Charmaine Bieda
may have against the United States relating to the murder
of her daughter, Charlene Michelle Bieda Moore, by Bruce
Moore, the husband of Charlene Moore, on December 19,
1984, while Charlene and Bruce Moore were serving in
the United States Army and after Charlene Moore had
requested that the Army protect her from Bruce Moore
and had informed their superiors that he was abusing her.
SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON AGENT AND ATTORNEY FEES.
It shall be unlawful for an amount exceeding 10 per-
cent of the payment required by section 1 to be paid to
or received by any agent or attorney for any service ren-
dered in connection with the payment. Any person who
violates this section shall be guilty of an infraction and
shall be subject to a fine in the amount provided in title
18, United States Code.
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transactions of the Commission, including financial trans-
actions involving donated funds, in accordance with gen-
erally accepted auditing standards. In conducting an audit
pursuant to this section, the Inspector General shall have
access to all books, accounts, financial records, reports,
files, and other papers, items, or property in use by the
Commission, as necessary to facilitate the audit, and shall
be afforded full facilities for verifying the financial trans-
actions of the Commission, including access to any finan-
cial records or securities held for the Commission by de-
positories, fiscal agents, or custodians.
(b) REPORT.—Not later than September 31, 2004,
the Inspector General of the General Services Administra-
tion shall submit to the President and to the Congress
a report detailing the results of any audit of the financial
transactions of the Commission conducted by the Inspec-
tor General.
SEC. 12. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act:
(1) The term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Centen-
nial of Flight Commission.
(2) The term ‘‘First Flight’’ means the 1st suc-
cessful manned, controlled, heavier-than-air, powered
flight, which was accomplished by Orville and Wilbur
Wright on December 17, 1903.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5073
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to ensure that constitutionally
protected private property rights are not infringed until adequate protec-
tion is afforded by reauthorization of such Act, to protect against and
compensate for economic losses from critical habitat designation, and
for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 22, 1994
Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. ARCHER, Mr. ARMEY,
Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. COMBEST, and Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
A BILL
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to ensure
that constitutionally protected private property rights are
not infringed until adequate protection is afforded by
reauthorization of such Act, to protect against and com-
pensate for economic losses from critical habitat designa-
tion, 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 ‘‘Farm, Ranch, and
Homestead Protection Act of 1994’’.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5074
To grant authority to Guam to give a preference, in awarding contracts,
to persons employing citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens
of the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 22, 1994
Mr. UNDERWOOD introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To grant authority to Guam to give a preference, in awarding
contracts, to persons employing citizens, nationals, or
permanent resident aliens of the United States.
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 ‘‘Guam Labor Pref-
erence Act’’.
SEC. 2. MORATORIUM ON DETERMINATION OF ENDAN-
GERED SPECIES AND THREATENED SPECIES
AND DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT.
Section 4(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973
(16 U.S.C. 1533(a)) is amended by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
‘‘(4) 
MORATORIUM.—Notwithstanding 
para-
graphs (1) and (3), during the period beginning on
the date of enactment of this paragraph and ending
on the effective date of the first subsequent reau-
thorization of this Act, the Secretary may not—
‘‘(A) determine that a species is an endan-
gered species or a threatened species under
paragraph (1); or
‘‘(B) designate habitat of a species to be
critical habitat under paragraph (3).’’.
SEC. 3. COMPENSATION OF LANDOWNERS FOR DESIGNA-
TION OF CRITICAL HABITAT.
Section 4(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973
(16 U.S.C. 1533(a)) (as amended by section 2) is further
amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graph:
‘‘(5) COMPENSATION.—If the Secretary des-
ignates habitat of a species to be critical habitat
under paragraph (3) and if the habitat is located on
property that is owned by a person or entity other
than the Federal Government, on request of the per-
son or entity, the Secretary shall compensate the
person or entity for any loss in market value of the
land that results from the designation.’’.
SEC. 4. AGENCY ACTIONS.
The first sentence of section 7(a)(2) of the Endan-
gered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(a)(2)) is
amended by inserting after ‘‘by such agency’’ the follow-
ing: ‘‘that results in the expenditure of $500,000 or
more’’.
Æ
IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 505 
Expressing the sense of sympathy of the House of Representatives to those 
who perished or were displaced in the Philippines as a result of the 
December 16, 2011 flooding. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 20, 2011 
Mr. AUSTRIA submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of sympathy of the House of Represent-
atives to those who perished or were displaced in the 
Philippines as a result of the December 16, 2011 flood-
ing. 
Whereas on Friday, December 16, 2011, Tropical Storm 
Washi (Sendong) struck the island of Mindanao with over 
seven inches of rain; 
Whereas because Mindanao historically only receives two 
inches of rain in December and is bypassed by most ty-
phoons and tropical storms, the island was caught unpre-
pared for the devastating flash floods and mud slides that 
resulted from this storm; 
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Whereas close to 1,000 people have perished from the Decem-
ber 16, 2011, flash flooding, many from the hardest hit 
cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro; 
Whereas 143,000 people have been affected by Tropical 
Storm Washi, including 45,000 evacuees, of which almost 
16,000 are children; 
Whereas Philippines President Benigno Aquino III has de-
clared a state of national calamity as the country recov-
ers from the tropical storm, including relieving over-
capacity morgues and burying the dead to avoid the 
spread of disease and also caring for the thousands of 
evacuees who currently lack sufficient water, food, and 
other necessities; 
Whereas Tropical Storm Washi has been called the deadliest 
storm anywhere in the world in 2011; and 
Whereas the United States and the Philippines are close al-
lies with a strong history of friendship and international 
cooperation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) mourns with the people of the Philippines 
and all the areas affected for the horrific loss of life 
caused by Tropical Storm Washi, and the ensuing 
floods; 
(2) conveys its deepest sympathy and condo-
lences to the relatives of the victims of this tragedy; 
(4) reaffirms the longstanding friendship and 
cooperation shared between the United States and 
the Philippines, and expresses its strong desire to 
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continue and strengthen this relationship in the fu-
ture; 
(5) pledges its support to assist in disaster re-
lief, or otherwise provide support to reduce further 
loss of life and suffering of the Filipino people; and 
(6) urges the United States Government to con-
tinue to work with the people and the leadership of 
the Republic of the Philippines during their recovery 
and reconstruction efforts. 
Æ 
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SEC. 2. AUTHORITY FOR CONTRACT PREFERENCE FOR
PERSONS EMPLOYING CITIZENS, NATIONALS,
OR PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIENS OF THE
UNITED STATES.
The Organic Act of Guam (48 U.S.C. 1421 et seq.)
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
‘‘SEC. 36. As the laws of Guam may direct, the gov-
ernment of Guam may give a preference, in the award of
a contract, to persons that demonstrate that not less than
a specified percentage of the individuals employed in
Guam by the persons are citizens or nationals of the
United States or are aliens lawfully admitted to the
United States for permanent residence.’’.
Æ
IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 507 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Govern-
ment of Antigua and Barbuda and its actions relating to the Stanford 
Financial Group fraud. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 20, 2011 
Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado (for himself, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. BONNER, 
Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. CASSIDY, Mr. BOU-
STANY, Mr. HARPER, Mr. CULBERSON, and Mr. SESSIONS) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a pe-
riod to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con-
sideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and its 
actions relating to the Stanford Financial Group fraud. 
Whereas the Government of Antigua and Barbuda has com-
mitted numerous acts against the interests of United 
States citizens and operated the financial sector and judi-
cial system of Antigua and Barbuda in a manner that is 
manifestly contrary to the public policy of the United 
States; 
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(2) welcomes the positive gestures by the Gov-
ernment of Turkey, including allowing the liturgical 
celebration by the Ecumenical Patriarch at the his-
toric Sumela Monastery and the return of the 
former Greek Orphanage on Buyukada Island to the 
Ecumenical Patriarchate; 
(3) urges the Government of Turkey to facili-
tate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate’s 
Theological School of Halki without condition or fur-
ther delay; and 
(4) urges the Government of Turkey to address 
other longstanding concerns relating to the Ecu-
menical Patriarchate. 
Æ 
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IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 508 
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Day for the Abolition of 
Slavery, recognizing the tenth anniversary of the adoption by the United 
Nations of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking 
in Persons, Especially Women and Children, Supplementing the United 
Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and com-
mending the efforts of modern day abolitionists following in the tradition 
of Frederick Douglass. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 20, 2011 
Ms. RICHARDSON (for herself, Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. 
CLARKE of New York, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. MEEKS, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, 
Ms. NORTON, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. RUSH, Mr. NADLER, 
Mr. TOWNS, Ms. MOORE, and Ms. LEE of California) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Day for 
the Abolition of Slavery, recognizing the tenth anniver-
sary of the adoption by the United Nations of the Pro-
tocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in 
Persons, Especially Women and Children, Supplementing 
the United Nations Convention against Transnational 
Organized Crime, and commending the efforts of modern 
day abolitionists following in the tradition of Frederick 
Douglass. 
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(1) December 17, 2003, is the 100th anniver-
sary of the 1st successful manned, controlled, heav-
ier-than-air, powered flight;
(2) the First Flight by Orville and Wilbur
Wright represents the fulfillment of the age-old
dream of flying;
(3) the airplane has dramatically changed the
course of transportation, commerce, communication,
and warfare throughout the world;
(4) the achievement by the Wright brothers was
a triumph of American ingenuity, inventiveness, and
diligence in developing new technologies, and re-
mains an inspiration for all Americans;
(5) it is appropriate to remember and renew the
legacy of the Wright brothers at a time when the
values of creativity and daring represented by the
Wright brothers are critical to the future of the Na-
tion; and
(6) as the Nation approaches the 100th anni-
versary of the First Flight, it is appropriate to cele-
brate and commemorate the anniversary through
local, national, and international observances and ac-
tivities.
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(B) undertake comprehensive assessments 
of the long-term needs for investing in public 
health, building adequate water and sanitation 
infrastructure, and transparent accountability 
mechanisms, particularly in relation to the chol-
era epidemic in Haiti; 
(C) continue to lead humanitarian and de-
velopment efforts with the Government of Haiti, 
the Haitian Diaspora, and international actors 
who share in the goal of a better future for 
Haiti; 
(D) maximize local and regional procure-
ment; 
(E) establish improved and transparent 
mechanisms for monitoring the implementation 
of United States Government-funded aid pro-
grams; and 
(F) work with Haitian authorities and pri-
vate landowners to prevent the forced eviction 
of internally displaced person communities. 
Æ 
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(9) On December 25, 2009, Umar Farouk 
Abdulmutallab successfully smuggled a non-metallic 
explosive onto a Detroit-bound commercial flight 
from Amsterdam. The inability of walk-through 
metal detectors to screen for nonmetallic weapons 
and explosives is a critical weakness in aviation secu-
rity and a critical weakness in Capitol security. 
(10) One of the Capitol’s most vulnerable loca-
tions is the House of Representatives Visitors’ Gal-
lery because of its wide open access to the House 
Floor. 
(11) The visitors’ galleries of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Senate are the frequent target 
of demonstrators. Whenever the House or Senate is 
debating a subject that is controversial or polarizing, 
it is not uncommon for disturbances and acts of civil 
disobedience to occur in the galleries. 
(12) The importance of the House Chamber to 
our Government’s identity is profound. It is the one 
place where the entire Legislative Branch, Rep-
resentatives and Senators, along with Supreme 
Court Justices, Cabinet officials, and foreign dig-
nitaries gather together to hear the President give 
the State of the Union Address. 
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SEC. 2. ENCLOSURE OF VISITORS’ GALLERIES OF THE 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 
(a) ENCLOSURE.—The Architect of the Capitol shall 
enclose the visitors’ galleries of the House of Representa-
tives with a clear and bomb-proof material, and shall in-
stall audio equipment so that the proceedings on the floor 
of the House of Representatives will be clearly audible in 
the galleries. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION.—There are authorized to be ap-
propriated from the applicable accounts of the House of 
Representatives such sums as may be reasonably nec-
essary to carry out this section. 
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