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(4) Recent bioterrorism exercises conducted by 
the Department of Homeland Security and the Cen-
ters for Disease Control and Prevention have dem-
onstrated that the Federal Government may not 
have sufficient laboratory surge capacity to ade-
quately respond to a large scale bioterrorism event. 
(5) Once fully operational, the network of 
RBLs will be able to collectively provide more than 
52,000 square feet of laboratory space within a rel-
atively short period of a declared national bioterror 
or pandemic emergency. 
(6) In addition, the RBL network will be able 
to collectively provide the services of nearly 500 
trained personnel, of which more than 230 will have 
Department of Justice clearance. 
(7) Each of the RBLs has highly trained and 
specialized personnel capable of handling select 
agent pathogens and conducting diagnostic testing, 
in a secure BSL3 setting that can be ‘‘locked down’’ 
rapidly and discreetly during an act of bioterrorism. 
Each facility can maintain ‘‘chain of custody’’ re-
quirements for specimen processing. 
(8) All of the RBL facilities were designed with 
multiple laboratory suites, so that each can handle 
multiple airborne pathogens simultaneously without 
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the risk for cross-contamination. Additionally, the 
RBLs can support critical threat assessment re-
search through the combined strengths of some of 
the world’s leading bioterrorism research experts 
and the development of diverse animal models. 
(9) The House Homeland Security Appropria-
tions Subcommittee recognized the multi-agency po-
tential of the RBLs by including report language in 
its fiscal year 2008 appropriations bill calling on the 
Department of Homeland Security to ‘‘leverage the 
Federal investment in these facilities’’. 
(10) The Federal Government, through the De-
partment of Homeland Security, should provide 
funding for the RBL network to preserve this crit-
ical homeland security asset and ensure that the Na-
tion has the surge capacity needed to adequately re-
spond to acts of bioterrorism and pandemics. 
SEC. 3. LABORATORY SURGE CAPACITY. 
(a) GRANTS.—The Secretary of Homeland Security 
shall award grants on a competitive basis to regional bio-
containment laboratories for maintaining surge capacity 
that can be used to respond to acts of bioterrorism or out-
breaks of infectious diseases. 
(b) AMOUNT.—The Secretary shall base the amount 
of a grant under this section to a regional biocontainment 
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•HRES 318 EH 
and Technology 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 amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute are waived except those 
arising under clause 9 or 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 ex-
cept 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 consid-
ered 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 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 con-
sideration 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 Com-
mittee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments
•HRES 318 EH 
thereto to final passage without intervening motion except 
one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 363 
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.
laboratory on the costs incurred by such laboratory that 
are associated with the provision of surge capacity. 
(c) INSPECTIONS.—The Secretary may award a grant 
to a regional biocontainment laboratory under this section 
only if the laboratory agrees to allow the Secretary and 
other relevant Federal agencies to inspect the facilities of 
the laboratory. 
(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— 
(1) The term ‘‘regional biocontainment labora-
tory’’ means any of the 13 regional biocontainment 
laboratories funded through the National Institute 
of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. 
(2) The term ‘‘relevant Federal agency’’ means 
any Federal agency with a role in public emergency 
response to acts of bioterrorism and outbreaks of in-
fectious diseases. 
(3) The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 
of Homeland Security. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—To carry 
out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated— 
(1) $24,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; 
(2) $26,000,000 in fiscal year 2011; and 
(3) $26,000,000 in fiscal year 2012. 
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(iii) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘In-
dian tribe’’ means any Indian tribe as de-
fined in section 4(12) of the Native Amer-
ican Housing Assistance and Self-Deter-
mination 
Act 
of 
1996 
(25 
U.S.C. 
4103(12)), and includes any tribally des-
ignated housing entity (as defined in sec-
tion 4(21)) of such Act (25 U.S.C. 
4103(21)), tribal subsidiary, subdivision, 
or other wholly owned tribal entity. 
(5) QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AC-
COUNT PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘qualified individual 
development account program’’ means a program es-
tablished upon approval of the Secretary under sec-
tion 4 after December 31, 2009, under which— 
(A) Individual Development Accounts and 
parallel accounts are held in trust by a qualified 
financial institution, and 
(B) additional activities determined by the 
Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of 
Health and Human Services, as necessary to re-
sponsibly develop and administer accounts, in-
cluding recruiting, providing financial education 
and other training to Account owners, and reg-
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SEC. 4. REPORTING. 
Not later than 6 months after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in 
consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services, shall report to the Congress on— 
(1) activities undertaken to integrate the net-
work of regional biocontainment laboratories (as de-
fined in section 3(d)(1)) with the Center for Disease 
Control and Prevention’s laboratory reponse net-
work; and 
(2) the extent to which additional Biosafety 
Level 3 (BSL3) laboratories are needed to fulfill the 
Nation’s laboratory surge capacity needs. 
Æ 
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SEC. 2. ENHANCED PROTECTIONS FOR VULNERABLE UNAC-
COMPANIED ALIEN CHILDREN AND FEMALE 
DETAINEES. 
(a) MANDATORY
TRAINING.—The Secretary of 
Homeland Security, in consultation with the Office of Ref-
ugee Resettlement of the Department of Health and 
Human Services and independent child welfare experts, 
shall mandate live training of all personnel who come into 
contact with unaccompanied alien children (as defined in 
section 462 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 
U.S.C. 279)) in all relevant legal authorities, policies, and 
procedures pertaining to this vulnerable population. 
(b) CARE AND TRANSPORTATION.—Notwithstanding 
any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Se-
curity shall ensure that all unaccompanied children who 
will undergo any immigration proceedings before the De-
partment of Homeland Security and the Executive Office 
for Immigration Review are duly transported and placed 
in the care and legal and physical custody of the Office 
of Refugee Resettlement within a maximum of 24 hours 
of their apprehension absent narrowly defined exceptional 
circumstances, including a natural disaster or comparable 
emergency beyond the control of the Secretary of Home-
land Security or the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The 
Secretary of Homeland Security shall ensure that female 
officers are responsible and at all times present during the 
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•HRES 319 EH 
the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 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 nature of a sub-
stitute are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 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 des-
ignated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be de-
batable 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-
•HRES 319 EH 
ture of a substitute. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final 
passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 1495 
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.
(1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(5) ENCOURAGEMENT
OF
ENCORE
SERVICE 
PROGRAMS.—The Corporation shall encourage na-
tional service programs, in appropriate cases, to es-
tablish, using evidence-based approaches, Encore 
Service Programs, and to apply for assistance under 
subsection (a) for such programs.’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(d) PRIORITY FOR CERTAIN ENCORE SERVICE PRO-
GRAMS.—In establishing priorities regarding the types of 
national service programs to be assisted under subsection 
(b) or (d) of section 129, the Corporation shall give pri-
ority to an Encore Service Program that has— 
‘‘(1) proven success in engaging, or detailed 
plans to begin engaging, individuals who are age 50 
or older in service; 
‘‘(2) a strong focus on pre-service and in-service 
training for participants in order to obtain measur-
able results that meet the needs of the community 
served; and 
‘‘(3) conducted a thorough evaluation of bene-
fits of the Encore Service program to both the par-
ticipants and the community. 
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‘‘(e) CONSULTATION.—In awarding assistance or ap-
proved national service positions for Encore Service Pro-
grams, the Corporation shall consult with organizations 
and individuals with extensive experience in developing 
and administering robust national service programs that 
are producing measurable results and outstanding experi-
ences for participants. 
‘‘(f) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that, by 2018, 25 percent of individuals partici-
pating in national service programs specified in this sub-
title should be older individuals who are age 50 or older.’’. 
SEC. 104. TERMS OF SERVICE. 
Section 139(b) (42 U.S.C. 12593(b)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(4) TERMS OF SERVICE FOR ENCORE SERVICE 
PROGRAMS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any 
other provision of this title, an individual age 
50 or older performing national service in an 
approved national service position in an Encore 
Service Program shall agree to participate in 
the program for a term of service described in 
1 of clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph 
(B). 
‘‘(B) TERMS OF SERVICE.— 
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ular program monitoring, are carried out by the 
qualified financial institution. 
(6) QUALIFIED EXPENSE DISTRIBUTION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘qualified ex-
pense distribution’’ means any amount paid (in-
cluding through electronic payments) or distrib-
uted out of an Individual Development Account 
or a parallel account established for an eligible 
individual if such amount— 
(i) is used exclusively to pay the quali-
fied expenses of the Individual Develop-
ment Account owner or such owner’s 
spouse or dependents, 
(ii) is paid by the qualified financial 
institution— 
(I) except as otherwise provided 
in this clause, directly to the unre-
lated third party to whom the amount 
is due, 
(II) in the case of any qualified 
rollover, directly to another Individual 
Development Account and parallel ac-
count, or 
(III) in the case of a qualified 
final distribution, directly to the 
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•HRES 31 EH 
Whereas well known for his expertise in the legal field, Judge 
Jefferson has been a highly sought-after speaker 
throughout his career; he has been a frequent speaker at 
the Criminal Law Institute for the Houston Bar Associa-
tion and the San Antonio Bar Association; he was a 
speaker for the National Bar Association’s convention 
and for the Family Law Institute; 
Whereas a highly respected individual, Judge Jefferson has 
been prominent in community organizations and activities 
throughout his life and is noted for his leadership and 
sound judgment; 
Whereas a former chairman of the board of the Houston 
Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank and of the Texas 
Southern University Foundation, he is a life member of 
the Houston Area Urban League and the National Asso-
ciation for the Advancement of Colored People; 
Whereas he has been the recipient of a number of awards, 
including the Anti-Defamation League National Torch of 
Liberty Award, the Forward Times Community Service 
Award, the League of United Latin American Citizens 
National Community Service Award, and the Community 
Service Award from La Raza; and 
Whereas an exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Judge 
Jefferson is beloved and respected by his many friends 
and the people of the legal community, and he deserves 
recognition for his outstanding career and accomplish-
ments: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives hereby com-
mends Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr., on his achievements and ex-
tends congratulations to him on his selection as the First En-
•HRES 31 EH 
dowed Chair of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law Trial 
Advocacy Program. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
transfer and transport of female detainees who are in the 
custody of the Secretary of Homeland Security. 
(c) QUALIFIED RESOURCES.—For purposes of this 
section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide 
adequately trained and qualified staff resources at each 
major port of entry (as defined by the U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection station assigned to that port having in 
its custody over the past two fiscal years an average per 
year of 50 or more unaccompanied alien children (as de-
fined in section 462 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 
(6 U.S.C. 279))), including U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection agents charged primarily with the safe, swift, 
and humane transportation of unaccompanied alien chil-
dren to Office of Refugee Resettlement custody and inde-
pendent licensed social workers dedicated to ensuring the 
proper temporary care for the children while in Depart-
ment of Homeland Security custody prior to their transfer 
to the Office of Refugee Resettlement, who will ensure 
that each child— 
(1) receives emergency medical care; 
(2) receives mental health care in case of trau-
ma and has access to psychosocial health services; 
(3) is provided with a pillow, linens, and suffi-
cient blankets to rest at a comfortable temperature, 
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•HRES 320 EH 
Whereas Candace Parker tallied 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 
3 assists and was selected the Most Outstanding Player 
for the 2007 tournament, becoming the 5th Lady Volun-
teer to be so honored, following in the footsteps of 
Chamique Holdsclaw (1998, 1997), Michelle Marciniak 
(1996), Bridgette Gordon (1989), and Tonya Edwards 
(1987); 
Whereas Shannon Bobbitt, who at only 5 feet, 2 inches, is 
the smallest player ever at the University of Tennessee, 
scored 3 decisive 3-pointers in the 2nd half, finished the 
game with 13 points, and was named to the 2007 All- 
Tournament Team; 
Whereas Nicky Anosike had a career high of 16 rebounds 
and was named to the 2007 All-Tournament team; 
Whereas senior Sidney Spencer scored 11 points and Alberta 
Auguste scored 10 points, with both players achieving a 
combined 6 for 6 from the free throw line; 
Whereas Alexis Hornbuckle played outstanding defense and 
created energy on the court; 
Whereas Dominique Redding and Alex Fuller also contrib-
uted to the team’s victory; 
Whereas the 2006–2007 team has an average GPA above 
3.0; and 
Whereas Coach Pat Summitt’s Lady Vols continue their re-
markable graduation rate, with every student athlete who 
has completed her eligibility at the University of Ten-
nessee either graduating or working toward all of the re-
quirements for graduation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 320 EH 
(1) congratulates the University of Tennessee wom-
en’s basketball team for being champions on and off the 
court and for their victory in the 2007 NCAA Division 
I Women’s Basketball Championship; 
(2) recognizes the significant achievements of the 
players, coaches, students, alumni, and support staff 
whose dedication and hard work helped the University of 
Tennessee Lady Vols win the NCAA championship; and 
(3) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House of 
Representatives to transmit copies of this resolution to 
the following for appropriate display— 
(A) Dr. John D. Petersen, President of the 
University of Tennessee; 
(B) Dr. Loren Crabtree, Chancellor of the Uni-
versity of Tennessee, Knoxville; 
(C) Joan Cronan, Women’s Athletics Director; 
and 
(D) Pat Summitt, Women’s Basketball Head 
Coach. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
‘‘(i) FULL-TIME SERVICE.—If such an 
individual is performing full-time service, 
the individual shall agree to participate in 
the program for the term described in 
paragraph (1). 
‘‘(ii) HALF-TIME
SERVICE.—If such 
an individual is performing half-time serv-
ice, the individual shall agree to participate 
in the program for not less than 900 hours 
during a period of not more than 1 year or 
not more than 2 years, as indicated in the 
approved application for the program. 
‘‘(iii) REDUCED
HALF-TIME
SERV-
ICE.—If such an individual is performing 
reduced half-time service, the individual 
shall agree to participate in the program 
for not less than 675 hours during a pe-
riod of not more than 1 year. 
‘‘(iv) 
QUARTER-TIME
SERVICE.—If 
such an individual is performing quarter- 
time service, the individual shall agree to 
participate in the program for not less 
than 450 hours during a period of not 
more than 1 year. 
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‘‘(v) MINIMUM
TIME
SERVICE.—If 
such an individual is performing minimum 
time service, the individual shall agree to 
participate in the program for not less 
than 300 hours during a period of not 
more than 1 year.’’. 
SEC. 105. LIVING ALLOWANCE. 
Section 140(h) (42 U.S.C. 12594(h)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following: ‘‘In the case of an indi-
vidual who began the individual’s first term of service in 
a national service program under this subtitle after the 
individual attained the age of 50, and who is or has been 
an Encore Service Participant, the individual may not re-
ceive, through such assistance or funds, an aggregate 
amount that is more than twice the maximum amount 
available under subsections (a), (d), and (e) for a term 
of full-time service described in section 139(b)(1).’’. 
SEC. 106. EDUCATIONAL AWARD LIMIT AND TERM OF 
TRANSFERRED AWARDS. 
(a) EDUCATIONAL AWARD LIMIT.—Section 146 (42 
U.S.C. 12602) is amended by striking subsection (c) and 
inserting the following: 
‘‘(c) LIMITATION ON RECEIPT OF NATIONAL SERV-
ICE EDUCATIONAL AWARDS.—An individual may not re-
ceive, through national service educational awards, an ag-
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spouse, dependent, or other named 
beneficiary of the deceased Account 
owner, and 
(iii) is paid after the Account owner 
has completed a financial education course 
if required under section 5(b). 
(B) QUALIFIED EXPENSES.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘qualified 
expenses’’ means any of the following ex-
penses approved by the qualified financial 
institution: 
(I) Qualified higher education ex-
penses. 
(II) Qualified first-time home-
buyer costs. 
(III) Qualified business capital-
ization or expansion costs. 
(IV) Qualified rollovers. 
(V) Qualified final distribution. 
(ii) QUALIFIED
HIGHER
EDUCATION 
EXPENSES.— 
(I) 
IN
GENERAL.—The 
term 
‘‘qualified higher education expenses’’ 
has the meaning given such term by 
section 529(e)(3) of the Internal Rev-
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