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•HRES 1160 IH 
SEC. 2. PERMITTING MEMBERS TO SPONSOR AND CON-
DUCT COMPETITIONS AMONG STUDENTS IN 
THEIR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—A Member of the House of Rep-
resentatives may sponsor or conduct academic and com-
munity service competitions among elementary and sec-
ondary school students in the Member’s Congressional dis-
trict. 
(b) USE OF OFFICIAL FUNDS AND FRANKING PER-
MITTED.—Any amounts expended by the office of a Mem-
ber for activities covered under subsection (a) during a 
Congress, including amounts expended for mailings, shall 
be considered amounts expended in support of the Mem-
ber’s official and representational duties during that Con-
gress. 
(c) REGULATIONS.—The Committee on House Ad-
ministration shall issue regulations to carry out this sec-
tion, including regulations to set forth the terms and con-
ditions under which Members may carry out activities cov-
ered under subsection (a). 
SEC. 3. PERMITTING MEMBERS TO ALLOW CHARITABLE 
ORGANIZATIONS TO USE FACILITIES OF MEM-
BER OFFICES IN SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE 
PURPOSES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—A Member of the House of Rep-
resentatives may permit a charitable organization to use 
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the facilities of the Member’s office in support of its chari-
table or educational purposes, so long as the use of the 
facilities by the organization does not interfere with the 
regular operations of the Member’s office. For purposes 
of this section, a ‘‘charitable organization’’ is an organiza-
tion described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 
501(a) of such Code. 
(b) REGULATIONS.—The Committee on House Ad-
ministration shall issue regulations to carry out this sec-
tion, including regulations to set forth the terms and con-
ditions under which Members may use the facilities of 
their offices to provide the support described in subsection 
(a). 
SEC. 4. MEMBER DEFINED. 
In this resolution, a ‘‘Member of the House of Rep-
resentatives’’ includes a Delegate or Resident Commis-
sioner to the Congress. 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1161 
Encouraging State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling 
programs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 29, 2008 
Mrs. LOWEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Encouraging State and local governments to establish plastic 
bag recycling programs. 
Whereas it is estimated that residents of the United States 
use approximately 100,000,000,000 plastic bags per year, 
but only an estimated 0.6 percent of such bags will be 
recycled; 
Whereas the production of plastic bags and film plastic 
worldwide uses over 12,000,000 barrels of oil per year, 
accounting for more than 4 percent of the world’s total 
oil production; 
Whereas the Environmental Protection Agency has found 
that the average plastic bag takes up to 1,000 years to 
decompose; and 
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Whereas because plastic bags do not easily biodegrade, such 
bags ultimately break down into smaller pieces that con-
taminate soil and waterways and cause injury, illness, or 
death to animal and marine life: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes voluntary recycling programs ini-
tiated at retail locations throughout the country and 
supports the expansion of such programs; 
(2) commends those State and local govern-
ments that have taken steps to establish or require 
plastic bag recycling programs; and 
(3) encourages State and local governments to 
continue to pursue such recycling programs. 
Æ 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1164 
Expressing support for designation of May 2008 as ‘‘National Workforce 
Development Professionals Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 29, 2008 
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of May 2008 as 
‘‘National Workforce Development Professionals Month’’. 
Whereas the economic development of every region in our 
country and the ability of our businesses and industries 
to compete in the global economy is more than ever be-
fore dependent on the availability and quality of a skilled 
workforce; 
Whereas the rapid changes in the skills required of the work-
force, as evidenced by the complexity and fast-paced 
change in our economy and labor markets, puts new de-
mands on individuals and employers at all levels; 
Whereas the Nation’s residents need the assistance of knowl-
edgeable and dedicated professionals to facilitate the 
process by which our workforce identifies, prepares for, 
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obtains, maintains, and advances employment and self- 
sufficiency; and 
Whereas the Nation’s employers depend on similar levels of 
professional services to help them recruit and retain a 
competitive workforce and to continually upgrade the skill 
sets of their incumbent employees: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives expresses support for designation of a ‘‘Na-
tional Workforce Development Professionals Month’’ to 
honor all those individuals in all the workforce develop-
ment organizations and partnerships who play such a vital 
role in the Nation’s economy. 
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H. Res. 1167 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 1, 2008. 
Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on the 
legislative day of Thursday, May 1, 2008, for the Speaker to 
entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating 
to the following measures: 
(1) The bill (H.R. 5715) to ensure continued avail-
ability of access to the Federal student loan program for 
students and families. 
(2) The bill (H.R. 493) to prohibit discrimination 
on the basis of genetic information with respect to health 
insurance and employment. 
(3) A bill to provide for a temporary extension of 
programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural 
Investment Act of 2002. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1167 RH 
(2) The bill (H.R. 493) to prohibit discrimina-
tion on the basis of genetic information with respect 
to health insurance and employment. 
(3) A bill to provide for a temporary extension 
of programs authorized by the Farm Security and 
Rural Investment Act of 2002. 
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House Calendar No. 213 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1167 
[Report No. 110–614] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend 
the rules. 
APRIL 30, 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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•HRES 1168 EH 
Whereas over 365,000 children are on charter school waiting 
lists nationally; 
Whereas charter schools improve their students’ achievement 
and can stimulate improvement in traditional public 
schools; 
Whereas charter schools must meet the student achievement 
accountability requirements under the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act of 1965 in the same manner as 
traditional public schools, and often set higher and addi-
tional individual goals to ensure that they are of high 
quality and truly accountable to the public; 
Whereas charter schools must continually demonstrate their 
ongoing success to parents, policymakers, and their com-
munities, some charter schools routinely measure paren-
tal satisfaction levels, and all give parents new freedom 
to choose their public school; 
Whereas charter schools nationwide serve a higher percentage 
of low-income and minority students than the traditional 
public system; 
Whereas charter schools have enjoyed broad bipartisan sup-
port from the Administration, Congress, State Governors 
and legislatures, educators, and parents across the 
United States; and 
Whereas the ninth annual National Charter Schools Week, to 
be held May 5 through May 9, 2008, is an event spon-
sored by charter schools and grassroots charter school or-
ganizations across the United States to recognize the sig-
nificant impacts, achievements, and innovations of char-
ter schools: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 1168 EH 
(1) acknowledges and commends charter schools 
and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators 
across the United States for their ongoing contributions 
to education and improving and strengthening our public 
school system; 
(2) supports the ninth annual National Charter 
Schools Week; and 
(3) joins the President in calling on the people of 
the United States to conduct appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities to demonstrate support for 
charter schools during this weeklong celebration in com-
munities throughout the United States. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1168 IH 
Whereas in exchange for the flexibility and autonomy given 
to charter schools, they are held accountable by their 
sponsors for improving student achievement and for their 
financial and other operations; 
Whereas 40 States and the District of Columbia have passed 
laws authorizing charter schools; 
Whereas over 4,300 charter schools are now serving approxi-
mately 1,200,000 children; 
Whereas over the last 14 years, Congress has provided over 
$2,237,256,000 in support to the charter school move-
ment through startup financing assistance and grants for 
planning, implementation, and dissemination; 
Whereas over 365,000 children are on charter school waiting 
lists nationally; 
Whereas charter schools improve their students’ achievement 
and stimulate improvement in traditional public schools; 
Whereas charter schools must meet the student achievement 
accountability requirements under the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act of 1965 in the same manner as 
traditional public schools, and often set higher and addi-
tional individual goals to ensure that they are of high 
quality and truly accountable to the public; 
Whereas charter schools give parents new freedom to choose 
their public school, routinely measure parental satisfac-
tion levels, and must prove their ongoing success to par-
ents, policymakers, and their communities; 
Whereas charter schools nationwide serve a higher percentage 
of low-income and minority students than the traditional 
public system; 
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Whereas charter schools have enjoyed broad bipartisan sup-
port from the Administration, Congress, State Governors 
and legislatures, educators, and parents across the 
United States; and 
Whereas the ninth annual National Charter Schools Week, to 
be held May 5 through May 9, 2008, is an event spon-
sored by charter schools and grassroots charter school or-
ganizations across the United States to recognize the sig-
nificant impacts, achievements, and innovations of char-
ter schools: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) acknowledges and commends charter schools 
and their students, parents, teachers, and adminis-
trators across the United States for their ongoing 
contributions to education and improving and 
strengthening our public school system; 
(2) supports the ninth annual National Charter 
Schools Week; and 
(3) joins the President in calling on the people 
of the United States to conduct appropriate pro-
grams, ceremonies, and activities to demonstrate 
support for charter schools during this weeklong 
celebration in communities throughout the United 
States. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 116
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 31, 2007.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 20) making further continuing appropriations for 
the fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes. All points of 
order against the joint resolution and against its consider-
ation are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 
of rule XXI. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion 
except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled 
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 116 RH 
considered as read. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage 
without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; 
and (2) one motion to recommit. 
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House Calendar No. 6 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 116 
[Report No. 110–6] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 20) making further continuing appro-
priations for the fiscal year 2007, and for other 
purposes. 
JANUARY 30, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1171 
Congratulating the on-premises sign industry for its contributions to the 
success of small businesses on the occasion of its 62nd Annual Inter-
national Sign Expo. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 1, 2008 
Mr. KING of Iowa (for himself and Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the on-premises sign industry for its contribu-
tions to the success of small businesses on the occasion 
of its 62nd Annual International Sign Expo. 
Whereas safe, creative, and effective on-premises signage has 
served as a primary catalyst to trade, commerce, and in-
dustry in America since the establishment of the Nation; 
Whereas the on-premises sign industry generates thousands 
of manufacturing jobs that stimulate the economy and 
support the local, State, and Federal tax bases; 
Whereas the on-premises sign industry in turn sustains the 
Nation’s vast retail industry by giving countless small 
businesses across the country an affordable and effective 
advertising medium through which they can communicate 
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to potential customers about goods and services they 
offer, direct those customers to their places of business, 
and reinforce the memory of existing customers about 
their locations and the nature of their businesses; 
Whereas thousands of manufacturers, users, and suppliers of 
on-premises signs and sign products attended the 62nd 
Annual International Sign Expo in Orlando, Florida, 
from March 26, 2008, through March 29, 2008; 
Whereas there were nearly 600 companies at the Expo dis-
playing nearly 2,000 booths of the most advanced and in-
novative sign products the on-premises sign industry has 
to offer to nearly 20,000 people from across the Nation 
and 97 countries across the world; and 
Whereas this unique convergence of signage innovators, cus-
tomers, and small business owners was a prime oppor-
tunity for educating the public about the critical role 
played by the on-premises sign industry in the Nation’s 
economy: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the members of the on-prem-
ises sign and sign products industry on the occasion 
of their 62nd Annual International Sign Expo; and 
(2) encourages the on-premises sign industry to 
continue events such as the Expo to educate the 
small business community and the general public 
about the benefits of effective signage. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 1173 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 14, 2008. 
Whereas the AmeriCorps national service program, since its 
inception in 1994, has proven to be a highly effective way 
to engage Americans in meeting a wide range of local 
needs, national response directives, and promote the ethic 
of service and volunteering; 
Whereas over $5,000,000,000 in AmeriCorps funds invested 
in nonprofit, community, educational, and faith-based 
community groups since 1994 have leveraged hundreds of 
millions of dollars in additional funds and in-kind dona-
tions from other sources; 
Whereas each year, AmeriCorps provides opportunities for 
75,000 citizens across the Nation to give back in an in-
tensive way to our districts, our States, and our Nation; 
Whereas a total of 542,000 citizens since 1994 across the 
Nation haven taken the AmeriCorps pledge to ‘‘get things 
done for America’’ by becoming AmeriCorps members; 
Whereas those same individuals have served a total of more 
than 705,000,000 hours nationwide, helping to improve 
the lives of our Nation’s most vulnerable citizens, protect 
our environment, contribute to our public safety, respond 
to disasters, and strengthen our educational system;
•HRES 1173 EH 
Whereas AmeriCorps members last year recruited and super-
vised more than 1,700,000 community volunteers, dem-
onstrating AmeriCorps value as a powerful volunteer cat-
alyst and force multiplier; 
Whereas AmeriCorps members nationwide, in return for their 
service, have earned nearly $1,430,000,000 to use to fur-
ther their own educational advancement at our Nation’s 
colleges and universities; 
Whereas AmeriCorps members, after their terms of service 
end, remain engaged in our communities as volunteers, 
teachers, and nonprofit professional in disproportionately 
high levels; 
Whereas AmeriCorps members served 4,100 nonprofit organi-
zations, schools, and faith-based and community organi-
zations last year; and 
Whereas 2008’s AmeriCorps Week, observed May 11 through 
May 18, is an opportune time for the people of the 
United States to salute current and former AmeriCorps 
members for their powerful impact, thank all of 
AmeriCorps’ community partners in our Nation who 
make the program possible and bring more Americans 
into service: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) encourages all citizens to join in a national ef-
fort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and 
raise awareness about the importance of national and 
community service;
•HRES 1173 EH 
(2) acknowledges the significant accomplishments of 
the AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community part-
ners; 
(3) recognizes the important contributions to the 
lives of our citizens by AmeriCorps members; and 
(4) encourages citizens of all ages to consider serv-
ing in AmeriCorps. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1173 
Recognizing AmeriCorps Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 5, 2008 
Ms. MATSUI (for herself, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. PLATTS, and Mr. PRICE of North 
Carolina) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing AmeriCorps Week. 
Whereas the AmeriCorps national service program, since its 
inception in 1994, has proven to be a highly effective way 
to engage Americans in meeting a wide range of local 
needs, national response directives, and promote the ethic 
of service and volunteering; 
Whereas over $5,000,000,000 in AmeriCorps funds invested 
in nonprofit, community, educational, and faith-based 
community groups since 1994 have leveraged hundreds of 
millions of dollars in additional funds and in-kind dona-
tions from other sources; 
Whereas each year, AmeriCorps provides opportunities for 
75,000 citizens across the Nation to give back in an in-
tensive way to our districts, our States, and our Nation; 
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Whereas a total of 542,000 citizens since 1994 across the 
Nation haven taken the AmeriCorps pledge to ‘‘get things 
done for America’’ by becoming AmeriCorps members; 
Whereas those same individuals have served a total of more 
than 705,000,000 hours nationwide, helping to improve 
the lives of our Nation’s most vulnerable citizens, protect 
our environment, contribute to our public safety, respond 
to disasters, and strengthen our educational system; 
Whereas AmeriCorps members last year recruited and super-
vised more than 1,700,000 community volunteers, dem-
onstrating AmeriCorps value as a powerful volunteer cat-
alyst and force multiplier; 
Whereas AmeriCorps members nationwide, in return for their 
service, have earned nearly $1,430,000,000 to use to fur-
ther their own educational advancement at our Nation’s 
colleges and universities; 
Whereas AmeriCorps members, after their terms of service 
end, remain engaged in our communities as volunteers, 
teachers, and nonprofit professional in disproportionately 
high levels; 
Whereas AmeriCorps members served 4,100 nonprofit organi-
zations, schools, and faith-based and community organi-
zations last year; and 
Whereas 2008’s AmeriCorps Week, observed May 11 through 
May 18, is an opportune time for the people of the 
United States to salute current and former AmeriCorps 
members for their powerful impact, thank all of 
AmeriCorps’ community partners in our Nation who 
make the program possible and bring more Americans 
into service: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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