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•HRES 208 IH 
Whereas Operation Smile helps raise the standard of 
healthcare around the world and through its international 
partnerships builds trust, bridges cultures, and bestows 
dignity at home and abroad; and 
Whereas in 2007, in celebration of its 25th Anniversary, Op-
eration Smile has announced a year-long series of initia-
tives to include implementing global standards of care for 
all its medical programs, opening comprehensive care 
centers in seven countries, hosting international forums 
on medical diplomacy, and launching the World Journey 
of Smiles, which consists of 40 simultaneous missions in 
25 countries with the goal of treating an estimated 5,000 
children living with facial deformities: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
Operation Smile on its 25th Anniversary year as its volun-
teer medical professionals continue their noble work to 
travel around the world to treat children suffering from 
facial deformities. 
Æ 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 207 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce in the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 1, 2007 
Mr. DINGELL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the 
‘‘Committee’’), including the expenses of all staff salaries, 
there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the 
House of Representatives for committee salaries and ex-
penses, not more than $22,474,614 for the One Hundred 
Tenth Congress. 
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•HRES 207 IH 
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1— 
(1) not more than $11,013,668 shall be avail-
able for expenses incurred during the period begin-
ning at noon on January 3, 2007, and ending imme-
diately before noon on January 3, 2008; and 
(2) not more than $11,460,946 shall be avail-
able for expenses incurred during the period begin-
ning at noon on January 3, 2008, and ending imme-
diately before noon on January 3, 2009. 
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS. 
Payments under this resolution shall be made on 
vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the 
Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner 
directed by the Committee on House Administration. 
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS. 
Amounts made available under this resolution shall 
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by 
the Committee on House Administration. 
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H. Res. 208 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 16, 2007. 
Whereas Operation Smile is a private, not-for-profit volunteer 
medical services organization providing reconstructive 
surgery and related health care to indigent children and 
young adults in developing countries and the United 
States; 
Whereas in 1982, Dr. William P. Magee Jr., a plastic sur-
geon, and his wife, Kathleen S. Magee, a nurse and clin-
ical social worker, traveled to the Philippines with a 
group of medical volunteers to repair children’s cleft lips 
and cleft palates; 
Whereas there they discovered hundreds of children ravaged 
by deformities, and although they helped many children, 
the volunteers were forced to turn away the majority of 
those who sought help; 
Whereas Operation Smile headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, 
was founded in 1982 by Dr. William Magee Jr. and his 
wife Kathleen S. Magee to address this need; 
Whereas since 1982, Operation Smile’s volunteers have pro-
vided free reconstructive surgery to more than 100,000 
children and young adults with facial deformities in 25 
countries;
•HRES 208 EH 
Whereas Operation Smile provides education and training to 
thousands of healthcare professionals globally, and is im-
plementing a plan for a Global Standard of Care to en-
sure that every child treated will receive the same high 
standard of care every time; 
Whereas Operation Smile provides a network of resources to 
assist families in the United States with children born 
with facial deformities; 
Whereas more than 450 Operation Smile Student Associa-
tions in the United States and around the world build 
awareness, raise funds, and educate students about val-
ues of commitment, leadership, and volunteerism; and 
Whereas in 2007, in commemoration of its 25th anniversary, 
Operation Smile has announced a year-long series of ini-
tiatives to include implementing global standards of care 
for all its medical programs, opening comprehensive care 
centers in seven countries, hosting international forums 
on medical diplomacy, and launching the World Journey 
of Smiles, which consists of 40 simultaneous missions in 
25 countries with the goal of treating an estimated 5,000 
children living with facial deformities: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes 
the 25th anniversary of the founding of Operation Smile as 
its volunteer medical professionals continue to travel around 
the world to treat children suffering from facial deformities. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 208 
Honoring Operation Smile in the 25th Anniversary year of its founding. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 1, 2007 
Mrs. DRAKE (for herself and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring Operation Smile in the 25th Anniversary year of 
its founding. 
Whereas Operation Smile is a private, not-for-profit volunteer 
medical services organization providing reconstructive 
surgery and related health care to indigent children and 
young adults in developing countries and the United 
States; 
Whereas in 1982, Dr. William P. Magee Jr., a plastic sur-
geon, and his wife, Kathleen S. Magee, a nurse and clin-
ical social worker, traveled to the Philippines with a 
group of medical volunteers to repair children’s cleft lips 
and cleft palates; 
Whereas there they discovered hundreds of children ravaged 
by deformities, and although they helped many children, 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1214 
To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish additional payday loan 
disclosure requirements and other protections for consumers, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2009 
Mr. GUTIERREZ (for himself, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. 
CLAY, and Mr. SCOTT of Georgia) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish additional 
payday loan disclosure requirements and other protec-
tions for consumers, 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 ‘‘Payday Loan Reform 
Act of 2009’’. 
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experience and to promote friendship between the peoples 
of China and the United States; 
Whereas in China, a 2,200-mile run from the Great Wall of 
China to Hong Kong will take place October 15 to De-
cember 15, 2007; 
Whereas in the United States, a 4,000-mile relay style run 
from San Francisco, California, to the United States 
Capitol Building in Washington, DC, will take place May 
7 to June 20, 2008, and cross the continent while pro-
ceeding through the Commonwealth of Kentucky; and 
Whereas three Chinese long distance runners will participate 
with Stan Cottrell and others in the run to take place in 
the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and supports the long distance runs that will take 
place in the People’s Republic of China in 2007 and the 
United States in 2008 to promote friendship between the 
peoples of China and the United States. 
Æ 
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•HRES 214 EH 
the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute shall be considered as read. 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 portion of the Congressional Record designated 
for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII and except pro 
forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Each amend-
ment 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 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 nature of a 
substitute. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage 
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit 
with or without instructions. 
Attest:
Clerk.
HR 1256 PCS 
the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely 
to be read and understood by the ordinary individual 
under customary conditions of purchase and use; 
‘‘(4) if it has an established name, unless its 
label bears, to the exclusion of any other nonpropri-
etary name, its established name prominently print-
ed in type as required by the Secretary by regula-
tion; 
‘‘(5) if the Secretary has issued regulations re-
quiring that its labeling bear adequate directions for 
use, or adequate warnings against use by children, 
that are necessary for the protection of users unless 
its labeling conforms in all respects to such regula-
tions; 
‘‘(6) if it was manufactured, prepared, propa-
gated, compounded, or processed in an establishment 
not duly registered under section 905(b), 905(c), 
905(d), or 905(h), if it was not included in a list re-
quired by section 905(i), if a notice or other infor-
mation respecting it was not provided as required by 
such section or section 905(j), or if it does not bear 
such symbols from the uniform system for identifica-
tion of tobacco products prescribed under section 
905(e) as the Secretary by regulation requires; 
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shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consid-
eration of the bill are waived except those arising under 
clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate shall be con-
fined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minor-
ity member of the Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure. After general debate the bill shall be consid-
ered 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 Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed 
in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of 
a substitute shall be considered as read. 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 portion of the Congressional 
Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule 
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 con-
sideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall 
rise and report the bill to the House with such amend-
ments as may have been adopted. Any Member may de-
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mand 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 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. 
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House Calendar No. 20 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 214 
[Report No. 110–31] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 569) 
to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control 
Act to authorize appropriations for sewer over-
flow control grants. 
MARCH 6, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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•HRES 215 EH 
of rule XVIII and except pro forma amendments for the pur-
pose of debate. Each amendment so printed may be offered 
only by the Member who caused it to be printed or his des-
ignee and shall be considered as read. 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. 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.
ance under this subchapter may not apply such edu-
cational assistance to any of the following: 
‘‘(A) A loan made to the parents of a de-
pendent student under section 428B of the 
Higher Education Act of 1965. 
‘‘(B) A Federal Direct PLUS Loan made 
to the parents of a dependent student. 
‘‘(C) A loan made under section 428C or 
455(g) of such Act, to the extent that such loan 
was used to repay— 
‘‘(i) a loan made to the parent of a 
dependent student under section 428B of 
such Act; or 
‘‘(ii) a Federal Direct PLUS Loan 
made to the parents of a dependent stu-
dent. 
‘‘(c) AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS.—The Secretary shall 
make monthly payments under this section in such 
amounts as the individual may elect for the repayment of 
a Federal student loan of such an individual. 
‘‘(d) ARRANGEMENTS TO MAKE PAYMENTS.—The 
Secretary shall enter into such arrangements, and shall 
prescribe such regulations, as may be necessary to carry 
out this section. 
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bill shall be dispensed with. All points of 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 equal-
ly divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure. After general debate the bill shall be con-
sidered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill 
shall be considered as read. Notwithstanding clause 11 of 
rule XVIII, no amendment to the bill shall be in order 
except those printed in the portion of the Congressional 
Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule 
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 con-
sideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall 
rise and report the bill to the House with such amend-
ments 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. 
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House Calendar No. 21 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 215 
[Report No. 110–32] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 700) 
to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control 
Act to extend the pilot program for alternative 
water source projects. 
MARCH 6, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 217
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 17, 2007.
Whereas Celilo Falls, located near The Dalles, Oregon, was 
a great fishing and trading location for Indian tribes and 
has been called the ‘‘Wall Street of the West’’ by histo-
rians; 
Whereas artifacts suggest tribes as far as Alaska, the Great 
Plains and the Southwest United States came to trade 
and fish at Celilo for over 10,000 years; 
Whereas the Umatilla, Nez Perce, Yakama and Warm 
Springs tribes reserved their fishing rights at their usual 
and accustomed places, including Celilo, when they signed 
treaties with the United States; 
Whereas on March 10, 1957, to provide hydroelectricity and 
irrigation, The Dalles Dam was constructed; 
Whereas the completion of the dam inundated Celilo in six 
hours, quickly changing the way of life for tribes that 
fished at Celilo; and 
Whereas tribes still live and fish along the river, exercising 
their treaty rights agreed with the Congress of the 
United States: Now, therefore, be it
•HRES 217 EH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes 
the 50th anniversary of the flooding of Celilo Falls and the 
change of life it imposed upon tribal peoples. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 217 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the 50th 
anniversary of the flooding of Celilo Falls. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 6, 2007 
Mr. WU submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives con-
cerning the 50th anniversary of the flooding of Celilo 
Falls. 
Whereas Celilo Falls, located near The Dalles, Oregon, was 
a great fishing and trading location for Indian tribes and 
has been called the ‘‘Wall Street of the West’’ by histo-
rians; 
Whereas artifacts suggest tribes as far as Alaska, the Great 
Plains and the Southwest United States came to trade 
and fish at Celilo for over 10,000 years; 
Whereas the Umatilla, Nez Perce, Yakama and Warm 
Springs tribes reserved their fishing rights at their usual 
and accustomed places, including Celilo, when they signed 
treaties with the United States; 
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Whereas on March 10, 1957, to provide hydroelectricity and 
irrigation, The Dalles Dam was constructed; 
Whereas the completion of the dam inundated Celilo in six 
hours, quickly changing the way of life for tribes that 
fished at Celilo; and 
Whereas tribes still live and fish along the river, exercising 
their treaty rights agreed with the Congress of the 
United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the 50th anniversary of the flooding of Celilo Falls 
and the change of life it imposed upon tribal peoples. 
Æ 
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•HRES 218 IH 
Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in 
Buckley v. Valeo that expenditure of financial resources 
was so essential to the exercise of free speech that the 
protections of the first amendment must apply to expend-
iture of financial resources: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That (a) the Rules of the House of Rep-
resentatives are amended by redesignating rule XXVIII as 
rule XXIX and by adding after rule XXVII the following 
new rule: 
‘‘RULE XXVIII 
‘‘PROPORTIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF COMMITTEE SEATS, 
STAFF, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES 
‘‘1. Notwithstanding any provision of these rules, for 
each Congress the ratio of majority party to minority 
party members of each committee, the ratio of majority 
party staff to minority party staff of each committee, and 
the ratio of funds made available for majority party staff 
salary and expense accounts to minority party staff salary 
and expense accounts of each committee shall be the same 
as the ratio of majority party membership to minority 
party membership of the House at the beginning of that 
Congress. 
‘‘2. Clause 1 shall apply to all standing, select, spe-
cial, ad hoc, and other committees of the House except 
the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.’’. 
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(b) This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘American 
Citizens Equal Representation Rule’’. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 219
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 8, 2007.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order 
to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 202) pro-
viding for the expenses of certain committees of the House 
of Representatives in the One Hundred Tenth Congress. The 
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the 
Committee on House Administration now printed in the reso-
lution, modified by the amendment printed in the report of 
the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall 
be considered as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall 
be considered as read. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the resolution, as amended, to final adop-
tion without intervening motion or demand for division of the 
question except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and 
controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of
•HRES 219 EH 
the Committee on House Administration; and (2) one motion 
to recommit which may not contain instructions. 
Attest:
Clerk.