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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1278 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
Government should lead an international diplomatic initiative to limit 
inefficient speculation on international energy exchanges through the 
adoption of international standards for energy futures trading margin 
requirements as an appropriate means of ensuring access to reliable 
and affordable supplies of crude oil. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 17, 2008 
Mr. PETRI (for himself, Mr. WHITFIELD of Kentucky, Mr. LOBIONDO, and 
Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States Government should lead an inter-
national diplomatic initiative to limit inefficient specula-
tion on international energy exchanges through the adop-
tion of international standards for energy futures trading 
margin requirements as an appropriate means of ensur-
ing access to reliable and affordable supplies of crude 
oil. 
Whereas United States citizens have experienced a rapid in-
crease in the price of gasoline due largely to the increase 
in the cost of crude oil on international markets; 
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(1) encourages all citizens to join in a national 
effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, 
and raise awareness about the importance of na-
tional and community service; 
(2) acknowledges the significant accomplish-
ments of the AmeriCorps members, alumni, and 
community partners; 
(3) recognizes the important contributions to 
the lives of our citizens by AmeriCorps members; 
and 
(4) encourages citizens of all ages to consider 
serving in AmeriCorps. 
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Services now printed in the bill. The committee amendment 
in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All 
points of order against the committee amendment in the na-
ture 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 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 de-
mand 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 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. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the 
House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the 
Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final
•HRES 1174 EH 
passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. After a motion that the Committee rise has been 
rejected on a legislative day, the Chair may entertain another 
such motion on that day only if offered by the chairman of 
the Committee on Financial Services or the Majority Leader 
or a designee. After a motion to strike out the enacting words 
of the bill (as described in clause 9 of rule XVIII) has been 
rejected, the Chair may not entertain another such motion 
during further consideration of the bill. 
SEC. 3. During consideration in the House of H.R. 5818 
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.
H. Res. 1175 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 7, 2008. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 
3221) moving the United States toward greater energy inde-
pendence and security, developing innovative new tech-
nologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, pro-
tecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy produc-
tion, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax in-
centives for the production of renewable energy and energy 
conservation, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to 
consider in the House, without intervention of any point of 
order except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI, a mo-
tion offered by the chairman of the Committee on Financial 
Services or his designee that the House concur in the Senate 
amendment to the text with each of the three amendments 
printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution. The Senate amendments and the mo-
tion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debat-
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1176 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 6, 2008 
Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day. 
Whereas, on May 10, 1869, the ‘‘golden spike’’ was driven 
into the final tie at Promontory Summit, Utah, to join 
the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads, cere-
monially completing the first transcontinental railroad 
and therefore connecting both coasts of the United 
States; 
Whereas, in highly populated regions, Amtrak trains and in-
frastructure carry commuters to and from work in con-
gested metropolitan areas providing a reliable rail option, 
reducing congestion on roads and in the skies; 
Whereas, for many rural Americans, Amtrak represents the 
only major intercity transportation link to the rest of the 
country; 
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•HRES 1175 EH 
able for three hours, with two hours equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Financial Services and one hour equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Ways and Means. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its 
adoption without intervening motion except that the Chair 
shall divide the question among each of the three House 
amendments. 
SEC. 2. Upon adoption of the motion specified in the 
first section of this resolution, a motion that the House con-
cur in the Senate amendment to the title shall be considered 
as adopted. 
SEC. 3. During consideration of the motion to concur 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the motion to such time as may be designated by 
the Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
HR 1210 RFS 
‘‘SEC. 749A–1. PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGISTS. 
‘‘In order to ensure an adequate future supply of pe-
diatric rheumatologists, the Secretary, in consultation 
with the Administrator of the Health Resources and Serv-
ices Administration, may award institutional training 
grants to institutions to support pediatric rheumatology 
training.’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 30 
(legislative day September 29), 2010. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill 
(H.R. 3221) moving the United States toward greater en-
ergy independence and security, developing innovative new 
technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green 
jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable en-
ergy production, and modernizing our energy infrastruc-
ture, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable 
energy and energy conservation, with the Senate amend-
ments thereto, and to consider in the House, without 
intervention of any point of order except those arising 
under clause 10 of rule XXI, a motion offered by the 
chairman of the Committee on Financial Services or his 
designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment 
to the text with each of the three amendments printed in 
the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this 
resolution. The Senate amendments and the motion shall 
be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for 
three hours, with two hours equally divided and controlled 
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Financial Services and one hour equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minor-
ity member of the Committee on Ways and Means. The 
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
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motion to its adoption without intervening motion except 
that the Chair shall divide the question among each of 
the three House amendments. 
SEC. 2. Upon adoption of the motion specified in the 
first section of this resolution, a motion that the House 
concur in the Senate amendment to the title shall be con-
sidered as adopted. 
SEC. 3. During consideration of the motion to concur 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation 
of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further 
consideration of the motion to such time as may be des-
ignated by the Speaker. 
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House Calendar No. 215 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1175 
[Report No. 110–622] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amend-
ments to the bill (H.R. 3221) moving the United 
States toward greater energy independence and 
security, developing innovative new technologies, 
reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, 
protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable 
energy production, and modernizing our energy 
infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for 
the production of renewable energy and energy 
conservation. 
MAY 6, 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 1176 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 14, 2008. 
Whereas, on May 10, 1869, the ‘‘golden spike’’ was driven 
into the final tie at Promontory Summit, Utah, to join 
the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads, cere-
monially completing the first transcontinental railroad 
and therefore connecting both coasts of the United 
States; 
Whereas, in highly populated regions, Amtrak trains and in-
frastructure carry commuters to and from work in con-
gested metropolitan areas providing a reliable rail option, 
reducing congestion on roads and in the skies; 
Whereas, for many rural Americans, Amtrak represents the 
only major intercity transportation link to the rest of the 
country; 
Whereas passenger rail provides a more fuel-efficient trans-
portation system thereby providing cleaner transportation 
alternatives and energy security; 
Whereas passenger railroads emit only 0.2 percent of the 
travel industry’s total greenhouse gases; 
Whereas Amtrak annually provides intercity passenger rail 
travel to over 25,000,000 Americans residing in 46 
States;
•HRES 1176 EH 
Whereas an increasing number of people are using trains for 
travel purposes beyond commuting to and from work; 
Whereas our railroad stations are a source of civic pride, a 
gateway to our communities, and a tool for economic 
growth; and 
Whereas Amtrak has designated May 10, 2008, as National 
Train Day to celebrate the way trains connect people and 
places: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the contribution trains make to the 
national transportation system; 
(2) urges the people of the United States to recog-
nize such a day as an opportunity to learn more about 
trains; and 
(3) supports the goals and ideals of National Train 
Day as designated by Amtrak. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1185 EH 
Whereas in 2005, the median age of a child in foster care 
was just over 10 years old and the median length of stay 
for a child in foster care was nearly 16 months; 
Whereas while a majority of children living in foster care had 
the goal of being reunified with their parents, nearly 20 
percent of foster children were seeking adoption in 2005; 
Whereas each year as many as 24,000 teens will reach the 
age of 18 while in foster care and age out of the system 
without finding a permanent family; 
Whereas on any given day in 2006, there were as many as 
129,000 children in the foster care system waiting to be 
adopted; 
Whereas in 2005, roughly 60 percent of the children who left 
foster care for a permanent adoptive family were adopted 
by their foster parents and another 25 percent were 
adopted by relatives; and 
Whereas it would be appropriate to designate the month of 
May 2008 as National Foster Care Month: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the United States House 
of Representatives that— 
(1) all Americans should work together to strength-
en families and reduce the need of foster care placement 
for children; and 
(2) Congress should continue its commitment to 
providing critical assistance to children and families in-
volved in the foster care system through the title IV pro-
gram in the Social Security Act and other programs that
•HRES 1176 IH 
Whereas passenger rail provides a more fuel-efficient trans-
portation system thereby providing cleaner transportation 
alternatives and energy security; 
Whereas passenger railroads emit only 0.2 percent of the 
travel industry’s total greenhouse gases; 
Whereas Amtrak annually provides intercity passenger rail 
travel to over 25,000,000 Americans residing in 46 
States; 
Whereas an increasing number of people are using trains for 
travel purposes beyond commuting to and from work; 
Whereas our railroad stations are a source of civic pride, a 
gateway to our communities, and a tool for economic 
growth; and 
Whereas Amtrak has designated May 10, 2008, as National 
Train Day to celebrate the way trains connect people and 
places: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the contribution trains make to 
the national transportation system; 
(2) urges the people of the United States to 
recognize such a day as an opportunity to learn 
more about trains; and 
(3) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Train Day as designated by Amtrak. 
Æ 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1109 
To designate as wilderness additional National Forest System lands in the 
Monongahela National Forest in the State of West Virginia, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 23, 2009 
Mr. RAHALL (for himself, Mr. MOLLOHAN, and Mrs. CAPITO) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 
and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be sub-
sequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 
such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To designate as wilderness additional National Forest System 
lands in the Monongahela National Forest in the State 
of West Virginia, 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 ‘‘Wild Monongahela Act: 
A National Legacy for West Virginia’s Special Places’’. 
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SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF WILDERNESS, MONONGAHELA NA-
TIONAL FOREST, WEST VIRGINIA. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—In furtherance of the purposes of 
the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), the following 
Federal lands within the Monongahela National Forest in 
the State of West Virginia are designated as wilderness 
and as either a new component of the National Wilderness 
Preservation System or as an addition to an existing com-
ponent of the National Wilderness Preservation System: 
(1) Certain Federal land comprising approxi-
mately 5,144 acres, as generally depicted on the 
map entitled ‘‘Big Draft Proposed Wilderness’’ and 
dated March 11, 2008, which shall be known as the 
‘‘Big Draft Wilderness’’. 
(2) Certain Federal land comprising approxi-
mately 11,951 acres, as generally depicted on the 
map entitled ‘‘Cranberry Expansion Proposed Wil-
derness’’ and dated March 11, 2008, which shall be 
added to and administered as part of the Cranberry 
Wilderness designated by section 1(1) of Public Law 
97–466 (96 Stat. 2538). 
(3) Certain Federal land comprising approxi-
mately 7,156 acres, as generally depicted on the 
map entitled ‘‘Dolly Sods Expansion Proposed Wil-
derness’’ and dated March 11, 2008, which shall be 
added to and administered as part of the Dolly Sods 
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162 
Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, 
a report regarding— 
‘‘(A) the nature, extent, and destination of 
United States tobacco product exports that do not 
conform to tobacco product standards established 
pursuant to this Act; 
‘‘(B) the public health implications of such ex-
ports, including any evidence of a negative public 
health impact; and 
‘‘(C) recommendations or assessments of policy 
alternatives available to Congress and the executive 
branch to reduce any negative public health impact 
caused by such exports. 
‘‘(2) The Secretary is authorized to establish appro-
priate information disclosure requirements to carry out 
this subsection.’’. 
(m) SECTION 1003.—Section 1003(d)(2)(C) (as re-
designated by section 101(b)) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘and’’ after ‘‘cosmetics,’’; and 
(2) inserting ‘‘, and tobacco products’’ after 
‘‘devices’’. 
(n) SECTION 1009.—Section 1009(b) (as redesig-
nated by section 101(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 
908’’ and inserting ‘‘section 1008’’.
HRES 1178 IH1S 
Whereas the tornado that struck Suffolk was classified as an 
EF–3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds esti-
mated between 135 and 165 miles per hour; 
Whereas 200 people were injured; 
Whereas 73 people were hospitalized; 
Whereas more than 145 homes were declared uninhabitable 
in Suffolk, causing over 1,500 residents to be displaced 
from their homes; 
Whereas businesses and institutions were devastated; 
Whereas on April 28, 2008, the Governor of Virginia declared 
a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia as 
a result of these tornadoes; 
Whereas hundreds of volunteers took time from their daily 
lives to help ensure that the victims of the storm were 
sheltered, fed, clothed, and emotionally comforted 
through this traumatic event; 
Whereas first responders and additional emergency personnel 
coordinated with local authorities and firefighters and 
performed beyond the call of duty in the preservation and 
protection of human lives; and 
Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the citi-
zens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Vir-
ginia, have been evident following the tornadoes: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citi-
zens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, 
Virginia, over the devastation caused by the powerful 
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tornadoes that struck the communities on April 28, 
2008; 
(2) expresses its appreciation to first respond-
ers, hospital personnel, local officials, and others in-
volved in the relief effort for their valiant service to 
those affected by the storms; 
(3) recognizes the numerous individuals and en-
tities that selflessly gave of themselves and their re-
sources to aid in the disaster relief efforts; and 
(4) expresses its support as the citizens of Suf-
folk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights continue their 
efforts to rebuild their communities and lives. 
Æ 
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