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(1) each covered entity in the electric genera-
tion, industrial, and commercial sectors shall submit 
to the Administrator one tradeable allowance for 
every metric ton of greenhouse gases, measured in 
units of carbon dioxide equivalents, that it emits 
from stationary sources, except those described in 
paragraph (2); 
(2) 
each 
producer 
or 
importer 
of 
hydrofluorocarbons, 
perfluorocarbons, 
or 
sulfur 
hexafluoride that is a covered entity shall submit to 
the Administrator one tradeable allowance for every 
metric ton of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, 
or sulfur hexafluoride, measured in units of carbon 
dioxide equivalents, that it produces or imports and 
that will ultimately be emitted in the United States, 
as determined by the Administrator under sub-
section (d) and 
(3) each petroleum refiner or importer that is 
a covered entity shall submit one tradeable allowance 
for every unit of petroleum product it sells that will 
produce one metric ton of greenhouse gases, meas-
ured in units of carbon dioxide equivalents, as deter-
mined by the Administrator under subsection (b), 
when used for transportation.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1850
AN ACT
To extend the Commission on Affordable Housing and
Health Facility Needs for Seniors in the 21st Century
and to make technical corrections to the law governing
the Commission.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
•HRES 142 EH
Whereas polio cases have dropped by 99 percent since 1988,
and the world now stands on the threshold of eradicating
the disease;
Whereas Rotary International is the largest privately-funded
source of international scholarships in the world and pro-
motes international understanding through scholarships,
exchange programs, and humanitarian grants;
Whereas since 1947, more than 35,000 students from 110
countries have studied abroad as Rotary Ambassadorial
Scholars;
Whereas Rotary International’s Group Study Exchange pro-
gram has helped more than 46,000 young professionals
explore career fields in other countries;
Whereas 8,000 secondary school students each year experi-
ence life in another country through Rotary Inter-
national’s Youth Exchange Program;
Whereas over the past five years, members throughout all
fifty States of Rotary International have hosted partici-
pants in Open World, a program sponsored by the Li-
brary of Congress, and therefore have earned the honor
of serving as Open World’s most outstanding host;
Whereas there are approximately 400,000 Rotary Inter-
national club members in more than 7,700 clubs through-
out the United States sponsoring service projects to ad-
dress critical issues such as poverty, health, hunger, illit-
eracy, and the environment in their local communities
and abroad; and
Whereas February 23, 2005, would be an appropriate date to
observe Rotary International Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 142 EH
(1) supports the goals and ideals of a ‘‘Rotary
International Day’’ to celebrate the centennial anniver-
sary of Rotary International; and
(2) recognizes Rotary International for 100 years of
service to improving the human condition in communities
throughout the world.
Attest:
Clerk.
112 
(d) APPLICATION
OF PENALTY
FOR ERRONEOUS 
CLAIM FOR REFUND OR CREDIT TO NONECONOMIC SUB-
STANCE TRANSACTIONS.—Section 6676 is amended by re-
designating subsection (c) as subsection (d) and inserting 
after subsection (b) the following new subsection: 
‘‘(c) NONECONOMIC
SUBSTANCE
TRANSACTIONS 
TREATED AS LACKING REASONABLE BASIS.—For pur-
poses of this section, any excessive amount which is attrib-
utable to any transaction described in section 6662(b)(6) 
shall not be treated as having a reasonable basis.’’. 
(e) EFFECTIVE DATE.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Except as otherwise pro-
vided in this subsection, the amendments made by 
this section shall apply to transactions entered into 
after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(2) UNDERPAYMENTS.—The amendments made 
by subsections (b) and (c)(1) shall apply to under-
payments attributable to transactions entered into 
after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(3) 
UNDERSTATEMENTS.—The 
amendments 
made by subsection (c)(2) shall apply to understate-
ments attributable to transactions entered into after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(4) REFUNDS AND CREDITS.—The amendment 
made by subsection (d) shall apply to refunds and
(i) production of wind energy on agri-
cultural lands; 
(ii) agricultural management practices 
that achieve verified, incremental increases 
in net carbon sequestration, in accordance 
with the requirements established by the 
Administrator under section 371; and 
(iii) production of renewable fuels 
that, after consideration of the energy 
needed to produce such fuels, result in a 
net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. 
Subtitle D—Sequestration 
Accounting; Penalties 
SEC. 371. SEQUESTRATION ACCOUNTING. 
(a) SEQUESTRATION ACCOUNTING.—If a covered en-
tity uses a registered net increase in sequestration to sat-
isfy the requirements of section 301 for any year, that 
covered entity shall submit information to the Adminis-
trator every 5 years thereafter sufficient to allow the Ad-
ministrator to determine, using the methods and stand-
ards created under section 204, whether that net increase 
in sequestration still exists. Unless the Administrator de-
termines that the net increase in sequestration continues 
to exist, the covered entity shall offset any loss of seques-
tration by submitting additional tradeable allowances of
equivalent amount in the calender year following that de-
termination. 
(b) REGULATIONS REQUIRED.—The Secretary, act-
ing through the Under Secretary of Commerce for Science 
and Technology, in coordination with the Secretary of Ag-
riculture, the Secretary of Energy, and the Administrator, 
shall issue regulations establishing the sequestration ac-
counting rules for all classes of sequestration projects. 
(c) CRITERIA FOR REGULATIONS.—In issuing regula-
tions under this section, the Secretary shall use the fol-
lowing criteria: 
(1) If the range of possible amounts of net in-
crease in sequestration for a particular class of se-
questration project is not more than 10 percent of 
the median of that range, the amount of sequestra-
tion awarded shall be equal to the median value of 
that range. 
(2) If the range of possible amounts of net in-
crease in sequestration for a particular class of se-
questration project is more than 10 percent of the 
median of that range, the amount of sequestration 
awarded shall be equal to the fifth percentile of that 
range. 
(3) The regulations shall include procedures for 
accounting for potential leakage from sequestration
projects and for ensuring that any registered in-
crease in sequestration is in addition that which 
would have occurred if this Act had not been en-
acted. 
(d) UPDATES.—The Secretary shall update the se-
questration accounting rules for every class of sequestra-
tion project at least once every 5 years. 
SEC. 372. PENALTIES. 
Any covered entity that fails to meet the require-
ments of section 301 for a year shall be liable for a civil 
penalty, payable to the Administrator, equal to thrice the 
market value (determined as of the last day of the year 
at issue) of the tradeable allowances that would be nec-
essary for that covered entity to meet those requirements 
on the date of the emission that resulted in the violation. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 143 
Recognizing and commending the courage of Iraqi women candidates in the 
January 30, 2005, Iraqi elections. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 8, 2005 
Mrs. TAUSCHER (for herself, Mr. LANTOS, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. OSBORNE, Ms. 
ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. ACKERMAN) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and commending the courage of Iraqi women 
candidates in the January 30, 2005, Iraqi elections. 
Whereas, on January 30, 2005, more than eight million 
Iraqis voted in unprecedented elections to select a na-
tional assembly, 18 provincial assemblies, and for the 
northern part of the country, a Kurdistan regional as-
sembly; 
Whereas for the first time in the history of Iraq, a 275-mem-
ber Transitional National Assembly that will serve as 
Iraq’s national legislature will be seated; 
Whereas the national legislature will have the vital task of 
drafting Iraq’s constitution;
‘‘(A) the applicable recapture percentage, 
and 
‘‘(B) 10 percent of the taxpayer’s adjusted 
basis in the property on the date such property 
was transferred to the taxpayer. 
‘‘(2) APPLICABLE RECAPTURE PERCENTAGE.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this 
subsection, the applicable recapture percentage 
shall be determined from the following table: 
The applicable recapture 
‘‘If the recapture event occurs in: 
percentage is: 
Years 1 through 5 ........................................................................
100
Year 6 ..........................................................................................
Year 7 ..........................................................................................
Year 8 ..........................................................................................
Year 9 ..........................................................................................
Years 10 and thereafter ...............................................................
0. 
‘‘(B) YEARS.—For purposes of subpara-
graph (A), year 1 shall begin on the date of the 
sale or exchange described in paragraph (1) or 
(2) of subsection (a). 
‘‘(3) RECAPTURE EVENT DEFINED.—For pur-
poses of this subsection, the term ‘recapture event’ 
means— 
‘‘(A) CESSATION
OF
OPERATION.—The 
cessation of the operation of any property the 
sale or exchange of which to the taxpayer is de-
scribed in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection 
(a) as a farm for farming purposes. 
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II
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1860
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2001
Received
AN ACT
To reauthorize the Small Business Technology Transfer
Program, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
owner, or to modify public access or use of property 
of the property owner under any other Federal, 
State, or local law; 
(3) alters any duly adopted land use regulation, 
approved land use plan, or other regulatory author-
ity of any Federal, State or local agency, or conveys 
any land use or other regulatory authority to any 
local coordinating entity; 
(4) authorizes or implies the reservation or ap-
propriation of water or water rights; 
(5) diminishes the authority of the State to 
manage fish and wildlife, including the regulation of 
fishing and hunting within the National Heritage 
Area; or 
(6) creates any liability, or affects any liability 
under any other law, of any private property owner 
with respect to any person injured on the private 
property. 
SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) STUDIES.—There is authorized to be appro-
priated to conduct and review studies under section 4 
$750,000 for each fiscal year, of which not more than 
$250,000 for any fiscal year may be used for any indi-
vidual study for a proposed National Heritage Area. 
(b) LOCAL COORDINATING ENTITIES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out section 6 $15,000,000 for 
each fiscal year, of which not more than— 
(A) $1,000,000 may be made available for 
any fiscal year for any individual National Her-
itage Area, to remain available until expended; 
and 
(B) a total of $10,000,000 may be made 
available for all such fiscal years for any indi-
vidual National Heritage Area. 
(2) TERMINATION DATE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The authority of the 
Secretary to provide financial assistance to an 
individual local coordinating entity under this 
Act (excluding technical assistance and admin-
istrative oversight) shall terminate on the date 
that is 15 years after the date of the initial re-
ceipt of the assistance by the local coordinating 
committee. 
(B) DESIGNATION.—A National Heritage 
Area shall retain the designation as a National 
Heritage Area after the termination date pre-
scribed in subparagraph (A). 
(3) ADMINISTRATION.—Not more than 5 per-
cent of the amount of funds made available under
paragraph (1) for a fiscal year may be used by the 
Secretary for technical assistance, oversight, and ad-
ministrative purposes. 
(c) MATCHING FUNDS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of receiving a 
grant under this Act, the recipient of the grant shall 
provide matching funds in an amount that is equal 
to the amount of the grant. 
(2) ADMINISTRATION.—The recipient matching 
funds— 
(A) shall be derived from non-Federal 
sources; and 
(B) may be made in the form of in-kind 
contributions of goods or services fairly valued. 
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•HRES 143 IH 
Whereas over 2,000 women ran for office and it is expected 
that women will occupy 31 percent of the seats in the 
National Assembly; 
Whereas women’s nongovernmental organizations played an 
active role in voter education and many women partici-
pated as election monitors; 
Whereas these women displayed unwavering courage and 
many of them suffered intimidation and violence designed 
to discourage their participation; 
Whereas several women who participated in the electoral 
process lost loved ones and family members to terrorist 
actions; and 
Whereas the United States played a significant role in sup-
porting democracy-building programs that helped Iraqi 
women candidates learn democratic organization and ad-
vocacy skills: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses the unequivocal support and ap-
preciation of the United States to the Iraqi women 
who have played an important role, and will continue 
to play an important role, in the economic develop-
ment of Iraq, the building of civil society, and the 
creation of lasting democratic institutions in Iraq; 
(2) notes that Iraqi women are furthermore cre-
ating a climate in which women can continue to en-
gage in the political process by playing active roles 
as educators, engineers, police and military per-
•HRES 143 IH 
sonnel, government officials, and small business 
owners; 
(3) commends the Iraqi women candidates who 
endured personal danger to run for office in their 
country’s first democratic elections; and 
(4) encourages ongoing programs designed to 
support Iraqi women to participate more fully in a 
democratic Iraq. 
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striction, the use or recipient of donated 
funds; 
‘‘(iv) establish policies that would sub-
ject all employees, fellows, and trainees of 
the Foundation to the conflict of interest 
standards under section 208 of title 18, 
United States Code; 
‘‘(v) establish licensing, distribution, 
and publication policies that support the 
widest and least restrictive use by the pub-
lic of information and inventions developed 
by the Foundation or with Foundation 
funds to carry out the duties described in 
paragraphs (6) and (7) of subsection (c), 
and may include charging cost-based fees 
for published material produced by the 
Foundation; 
‘‘(vi) specify principles for the review 
of proposals and awarding of grants and 
contracts that include peer review and that 
are consistent with those of the Founda-
tion for the National Institutes of Health, 
to the extent determined practicable and 
appropriate by the Board; 
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H. Res. 144
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 10, 2005.
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 further consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 3) to authorize funds for Federal-aid
highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs,
and for other purposes. No further general debate (except for
the final period contemplated in House Resolution 140) shall
be in order. No further amendment to the bill, as amended,
shall be in order except 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 considered 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
•HRES 144 EH
Whole. All points of order against such amendments are
waived. At the conclusion of the final period of debate, the
Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the
House with such further 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 instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 598 EH 
Whereas since the assassination of Rafik Hariri, intimidation 
of the press in Lebanon has increased and a series of at-
tacks and explosions in Lebanon have occurred, targeting 
political leaders and journalists who have advocated Leb-
anese sovereignty, including Samir Qassir, May Chidiac, 
and most recently on December 12, 2005, the assassina-
tion of Gebran Tue´ni, a Member of the Lebanese Par-
liament and the general manager of the Lebanese daily 
an-Nahar, which has been a vital editorial voice opposing 
Syrian political control and influence in Lebanon; and 
Whereas Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice on December 12, 
2005, expressed outrage at the assassination of Gebran 
Tue´ni and stated: ‘‘Syrian interference in Lebanon con-
tinues, and it must end completely. The United States 
will work with its partners on the Security Council and 
in the region to see that Security Council Resolutions 
1595 and 1636 are fully implemented.’’: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns the Government of Syria for hin-
dering and failing to cooperate fully in a timely and sub-
stantive manner with the investigation of the assassina-
tion of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafik Hariri 
conducted by the United Nations International Inde-
pendent Investigation Commission (UNIIIC); 
(2) expresses support for extending the investigative 
mandate of the UNIIIC for at a minimum an additional 
six-month period as recommended by the UNIIIC in 
order to fully ascertain the responsibility for the assas-
•HRES 598 EH 
sination of former Prime Minister of Lebanon Rafik 
Hariri; 
(3) states its concern that insecurity in Lebanon 
could have a destabilizing effect on the region and harm 
the ability of the people of Lebanon to strengthen de-
mocracy and economic prosperity in their country; 
(4) expresses its gratitude to—
(A) chief investigator Detlev Mehlis and the 
UNIIIC for their continuing efforts to uncover evi-
dence related to the assassination of Rafik Hariri; 
and 
(B) those who have freely assisted the UNIIIC 
in its investigation; 
(5) demands that Syria commit itself to expedi-
tiously fulfill all obligations to cooperate with the 
UNIIIC and to meet all obligations of United Nations 
Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1595, and 1636; 
(6) encourages the United States Permanent Rep-
resentative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, 
and influence of the United States in the United Nations 
Security Council to advocate for the application of puni-
tive measures against Syria that target its leadership—
including the enactment of punitive sanctions against 
Syria under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United 
Nations—if Syria further fails to cooperate fully with
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4325 
To extend the suspension of duty on Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) 
sebacate. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 6, 2007 
Mr. FORBES introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the suspension of duty on Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl- 
4-piperidyl) sebacate. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DECANEDIOIC ACID BIS(2,2,6,6-TETRAMETHYL- 
4-PIPERIDYL) SEBACATE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.12.47 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate) is amended 
by striking ‘‘12/31/2009’’ and inserting ‘‘12/31/2012’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
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(2) DISCOUNT.—Sale prices with respect to pre-
paid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a rea-
sonable discount. 
(d) MARKETING.—The Secretary, in cooperation with 
the Foundation, shall develop and implement a marketing 
program to promote and sell the coins authorized under 
this Act both within the United States and internationally. 
SEC. 6. SURCHARGES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—All sales of coins minted under 
this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: 
(1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. 
(2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin. 
(3) A surcharge of $3 per coin for the half dol-
lar 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 Foundation 
for purposes of the preservation of historically significant 
battlefields of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 
and related historical sites. 
(c) AUDITS.—The Foundation shall be subject to the 
audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31,
United States Code, with regard to the amounts received 
by the Fund under subsection (b).
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