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H. Res. 230
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 13, 2007.
Whereas, after a half century marked by two world wars and 
at a time when Europe was divided and some nations 
were deprived of freedom, and as the continent faced the 
urgent need for economic and political recovery, major 
European statesmen such as Robert Schuman, Jean 
Monnet, Paul-Henri Spaak, Konrad Adenauer, Alcide de 
Gasperi, Sir Winston Churchill, and others joined to-
gether to lay the foundations of an ever closer union 
among their peoples; 
Whereas on March 25, 1957, the Federal Republic of Ger-
many, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Lux-
embourg signed the Treaty of Rome to establish a cus-
toms union, to create a framework to promote the free 
movement of people, services, and capital among the 
member states, to support agricultural growth, and to 
create a common transport policy, which gave new impe-
tus to the pledge of unity in the European Coal and Steel 
Agreement of 1951; 
Whereas to fulfill its purpose, the European Union has cre-
ated a unique set of institutions: the directly-elected Eu-
ropean Parliament, the Council consisting of representa-
tives of the Member States, the Commission acting in the
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general interest of the Community, and the Court of Jus-
tice to enforce the rule of law; 
Whereas on February 7, 1992, the leaders of the then 12 
members of the European Community signed the Treaty 
of Maastricht establishing a common European currency, 
the Euro, to be overseen by a common financial institu-
tion, the European Central Bank, for the purpose of a 
freer movement of capital and common European eco-
nomic policies; 
Whereas the European Union was expanded with the addition 
of the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Ireland in 1973, 
Greece in 1981, Spain and Portugal in 1986, a unified 
Germany in 1990, Austria, Finland, and Sweden in 
1995, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, 
Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia 
in 2004, and Bulgaria and Romania in 2007, making the 
European Union a body of 27 countries with a population 
of over 450 million people; 
Whereas the European Union has developed policies in the 
economic, security, diplomatic, and political areas: it has 
established a single market with broad common policies 
to organize that market and ensure prosperity and cohe-
sion; it has built an economic and monetary union, in-
cluding the Euro currency; and it has built an area of 
freedom, security, and justice, extending stability to its 
neighbors; 
Whereas following the end of the Cold War and the disinte-
gration of the Soviet Union, the European Union has 
played a critical role in the former Central European 
communist states in promoting free markets, democratic 
institutions and values, respect for human rights, and the
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 231 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all committees 
post record votes on their Web sites within 48 hours of such votes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 9, 2007 
Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. FEENEY, Mr. KIRK, 
Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. 
ALEXANDER, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BONNER, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. BUR-
GESS, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. 
MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. DREIER, Mr. GOODLATTE, Ms. 
GRANGER, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. HAYES, Mr. ISSA, Mr. SAM JOHNSON 
of Texas, Mr. KELLER of Florida, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. 
LINDER, Mr. MCCARTHY of California, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. 
MCCOTTER, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, Mr. RENZI, 
Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. ROYCE, Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. TERRY, and Mr. 
WESTMORELAND) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
require all committees post record votes on their Web 
sites within 48 hours of such votes. 
Resolved, That clause 2(e)(1)(B)(i) of rule XI of the 
Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— 
(1) in the first sentence, by inserting ‘‘and 
within 48 hours of such record vote on its Web site 
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H. Res. 233 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 18, 2007. 
Whereas in 1806, Napoleon dissolved the Holy Roman Em-
pire and Liechtenstein became a sovereign country; 
Whereas Liechtenstein is nestled between Switzerland and 
Austria in the Upper Rhine valley of the European Alps, 
and is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the 
world; 
Whereas Liechtenstein has approximately 35,000 inhabitants, 
primarily Roman Catholics of German ethnicity; 
Whereas Liechtenstein maintains a strong system of checks 
and balances between the legislative, executive, and judi-
cial branches of government; 
Whereas Liechtenstein is a constitutional hereditary mon-
archy, whose powers were expanded through a popular 
referendum in March 2004 in which 64 percent of citi-
zens approved a new constitution; 
Whereas the parliament of Liechtenstein, the ‘‘Landtag’’, 
consists of 25 representatives elected for four year terms 
by proportional representation in two multi-seat constitu-
encies, 10 representing the lowland area and 15 rep-
resenting the highland area; 
Whereas after World War II, on the basis of Liechtenstein’s 
advantageous corporate tax laws and its Customs Union
•HRES 233 EH 
with Switzerland, an industrial upswing transformed 
Liechtenstein from a poor agricultural state to a modern 
society; 
Whereas despite its small geographic area and limited natural 
resources, Liechtenstein has a prosperous, highly indus-
trialized, free-enterprise economy with manufacturing as 
its leading economic sector, complemented by a robust fi-
nancial sector; 
Whereas Liechtenstein has been a member of the European 
Economic Area since May 1995 and is working to har-
monize its economic policies more closely with the Euro-
pean Union; 
Whereas Liechtenstein companies have a considerable manu-
facturing, sales and service presence in the United 
States, which has resulted in the creation of over 4500 
jobs; 
Whereas since 1999, the United States has been the most im-
portant export market for members of the Liechtenstein 
Chamber 
of 
Commerce 
and 
Industry, 
totaling 
$521,000,000 in 2005; 
Whereas the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty between the 
United States and the Principality of Liechtenstein, 
which entered into force in August of 2003, has resulted 
in an enhanced pursuit of criminals and terrorists; 
Whereas in cooperation with the United States-led coalition 
after the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, Liechtenstein 
froze assets of the former Iraqi regime, which resulted, 
among other things, in the return of a Falcon Jet 50 to 
the Iraqi people; 
Whereas in collaboration with experts from the United 
States, the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 234 
Congratulating Wyclef Jean for being named the ‘‘Roving Ambassador’’ for 
Haiti. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 9, 2007 
Ms. WATERS (for herself and Ms. LEE) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Wyclef Jean for being named the ‘‘Roving 
Ambassador’’ for Haiti. 
Whereas, on January 4, 2007, hip-hop star Wyclef Jean, who 
was born in Haiti, was officially named ‘‘Roving Ambas-
sador’’ of Haiti by Haitian President Rene Preval; 
Whereas Wyclef Jean was given this distinguished honor to 
enable him to improve the image of Haiti, an impover-
ished country that has struggled to restore stability and 
democracy after a violent coup d’etat in 2004; 
Whereas Wyclef Jean, 34 years old, has been instrumental in 
the music industry for over 10 years and has gained fame 
as a member of the hip-hop trio the Fugees, who won 
Grammy awards in 1996; 
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at Princeton University seeks to raise awareness about 
issues pertaining to self-determination, self-governance 
and sovereignty through teaching, research and publica-
tions; 
Whereas Liechtenstein abolished its military in 1868 and has 
exercised neutrality in its foreign affairs; and 
Whereas Liechtenstein is an active member in international 
organizations such as the United Nations, the World 
Trade Organization, and the Organization for Security 
and Cooperation in Europe: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes over 200 years of sovereignty of the 
Principality of Liechtenstein; and 
(2) expresses its support for efforts by the United 
States to continue to strengthen its relationship with 
that country. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 234 IH 
Whereas Wyclef Jean, who moved to the United States at age 
9, has long been active in supporting his native country 
and regularly wears the Haitian flag on his clothing at 
public events and performances; 
Whereas Wyclef Jean recognizes the importance of involve-
ment by the global community in Haiti’s development; 
Whereas President Rene Preval chose Wyclef Jean for this 
honorary position, in part, for the purpose of engaging 
with U.S. government leaders to support policies that will 
promote economic development, humanitarian assistance, 
and other relief for Haiti’s needy citizens; 
Whereas Wyclef Jean established a nonprofit charitable foun-
dation, Yele Haiti, which is changing lives in Haiti by 
supporting projects that are making a difference in edu-
cation, health, environment, and community development; 
and 
Whereas the ‘‘Roving Ambassador’’ position will help Wyclef 
Jean to improve the perception and image of Haiti in the 
global community, stimulate support for increased eco-
nomic opportunities for its citizens, and facilitate its 
growth and development: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates Wyclef Jean for being named ‘‘Roving Ambas-
sador’’ for Haiti. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 236
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 12, 2007.
Resolved, That Mr. Burton of Indiana is hereby removed 
from the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. 
SEC. 2. The following named Members are hereby elect-
ed to the following standing committees of the House of Rep-
resentatives: 
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR: Mr. Heller of 
Nevada, to rank immediately after Mr. Walberg. 
COMMITTEE
ON
ENERGY
AND
COMMERCE: 
Mrs. 
Blackburn. 
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES: Mr. Marchant. 
COMMITTEE
ON TRANSPORTATION
AND INFRASTRUC-
TURE: Mrs. Capito, to rank immediately after Mr. Boozman. 
COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY: Mr. McCarthy of 
California.
•HRES 236 EH 
COMMITTEE
ON
SCIENCE
AND
TECHNOLOGY: Mr. 
Reichert, to rank immediately after Mr. Inglis of South Caro-
lina. 
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS: Mr. Buchanan. 
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 237 IH 
Whereas the observance of Memorial Day and Veterans Day 
is an expression of faith in democracy, faith in American 
values, and faith that those who fight for freedom will de-
feat those whose cause is unjust; 
Whereas section 116(a) of title 36, United States Code, pro-
vides that ‘‘The last Monday in May is Memorial Day’’ 
and section 116(b) of that title requests the President to 
issue a proclamation each year calling on the people of 
the United States to observe Memorial Day by praying, 
according to their individual religious faith, for perma-
nent peace, designating a period of time on Memorial 
Day during which the people may unite in prayer for a 
permanent peace, calling on the people of the United 
States to unite in prayer at that time, and calling on the 
media to join in observing Memorial Day and the period 
of prayer; 
Whereas section 4 of the National Moment of Remembrance 
Act (Public Law 106–579) provides, ‘‘The minute begin-
ning at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day each year 
is designated as the ‘National Moment of Remem-
brance’ ’’; and 
Whereas Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, pro-
vides that ‘‘Memorial Day, the last Monday in May’’ and 
‘‘Veteran’s Day, November 11’’ are legal public holidays: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) encourages Americans to demonstrate their 
support for veterans on Veterans Day each year by 
treating that day as a special day of reflection; 
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H. Res. 237 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 23, 2007. 
Whereas veterans of service in the United States Armed 
Forces have served the Nation with honor and at great 
personal sacrifice; 
Whereas the American people owe the security of the Nation 
to those who have defended it; 
Whereas on Memorial Day each year, the Nation honors 
those who lost their lives in service to the Nation; 
Whereas on Veterans Day each year, the Nation honors those 
who have defended democracy by serving in the Armed 
Forces; 
Whereas the observance of Memorial Day and Veterans Day 
is an expression of faith in democracy, faith in American 
values, and faith that those who fight for freedom will de-
feat those whose cause is unjust; 
Whereas section 116(a) of title 36, United States Code, pro-
vides that ‘‘The last Monday in May is Memorial Day’’ 
and section 116(b) of that title requests the President to 
issue a proclamation each year calling on the people of 
the United States to observe Memorial Day by praying, 
according to their individual religious faith, for perma-
nent peace, designating a period of time on Memorial 
Day during which the people may unite in prayer for a
•HRES 237 EH 
permanent peace, calling on the people of the United 
States to unite in prayer at that time, and calling on the 
media to join in observing Memorial Day and the period 
of prayer; 
Whereas section 4 of the National Moment of Remembrance 
Act (Public Law 106–579) provides, ‘‘The minute begin-
ning at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day each year 
is designated as the ‘National Moment of Remem-
brance’ ’’; and 
Whereas Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, pro-
vides that ‘‘Memorial Day, the last Monday in May’’ and 
‘‘Veteran’s Day, November 11’’ are legal public holidays: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) encourages Americans to demonstrate their sup-
port for veterans on Veterans Day each year by treating 
that day as a special day of reflection; 
(2) encourages schools and teachers to educate stu-
dents on the great contributions veterans have made to 
the country and its history, both while serving as mem-
bers of the United States Armed Forces and after com-
pleting their service; and 
(3) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
each year in connection with the observance of Veterans 
Day calling on the people of the United States to ob-
•HRES 237 EH 
serve that day with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 237 
Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 12, 2007 
Mr. BACA (for himself, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. HALL of New 
York, Ms. KILPATRICK, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. BERMAN, 
Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. BAR-
ROW, Mr. BOYD of Florida, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mrs. 
CHRISTENSEN, Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Mr. SPACE, Mr. FILNER, and Mr. 
HARE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans 
Day each year. 
Whereas veterans of service in the United States Armed 
Forces have served the Nation with honor and at great 
personal sacrifice; 
Whereas the American people owe the security of the Nation 
to those who have defended it; 
Whereas on Memorial Day each year, the Nation honors 
those who lost their lives in service to the Nation; 
Whereas on Veterans Day each year, the Nation honors those 
who have defended democracy by serving in the Armed 
Forces; 
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(2) encourages schools and teachers to educate 
students on the great contributions veterans have 
made to the country and its history, both while serv-
ing as members of the United States Armed Forces 
and after completing their service; and 
(3) requests that the President issue a procla-
mation each year in connection with the observance 
of Veterans Day calling on the people of the United 
States to observe that day with appropriate cere-
monies and activities. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 238 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 17, 2007. 
Whereas for three decades there has been a continuous armed 
conflict in Aceh, a province in Sumatra, Indonesia; 
Whereas violence between the Indonesian military and the 
Free Aceh Movement has resulted in an estimated 15,000 
deaths in the region; 
Whereas the tsunami on December 26, 2004, killed at least 
165,000 people in Aceh, devastated the landscape, and 
led to the loss of livelihood for 600,000 people; 
Whereas the Government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh 
Movement signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 
August 15, 2005, in Helsinki; 
Whereas the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM), led by the Eu-
ropean Union (EU), the Association of Southeast Asian 
Nations (ASEAN), Norway, and Switzerland, has sup-
ported the implementation of the Helsinki Memorandum 
of Understanding successfully; 
Whereas the Free Aceh Movement has demobilized its mili-
tary troops and decommissioned its arms; 
Whereas the Government of Indonesia has withdrawn its non-
organic military and police forces from Aceh;
•HRES 238 EH 
Whereas the Law on the Governing of Aceh (LoGA) was 
signed into law by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang 
Yudhoyono on August 1, 2006; 
Whereas the general life situation of the Acehnese has im-
proved significantly since the signing of the Helsinki 
Memorandum of Understanding and the Acehnese popu-
late markets and celebrate festivities in public; 
Whereas the first democratic and peaceful gubernatorial and 
district administrative elections in Aceh were held on De-
cember 11, 2006, and more than 80 percent of entitled 
Acehnese voted; and 
Whereas Irwandi Yusuf, a former leader of the Free Aceh 
Movement, won the gubernatorial election with the high-
est support of more than 38 percent of total votes: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the first democratic elections in 
Aceh, a province in Sumatra, Indonesia, in which the 
Acehnese have shown their strong commitment to de-
mocracy and peace, and congratulates Irwandi Yusuf, 
the first democratic elected governor of Aceh; 
(2) expresses its ongoing support for the further 
democratic development of Aceh and the Helsinki Memo-
randum of Understanding signed by the Government of 
Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement on August 15, 
2005; 
(3) encourages both parties to live up to their com-
mitments under the Helsinki Memorandum of Under-
•HRES 238 EH 
standing, especially with regard to establishing a Human 
Rights Court for Aceh and a Commission of Truth and 
Reconciliation; and 
(4) encourages the Secretary of State and the Ad-
ministrator of the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development to commit resources in supporting 
the peace and building a strong civil society in Aceh. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
of your personal property to secure his 
loan.’ 
‘‘(iv) 
‘INTEREST-FREE 
EX-
TENDED REPAYMENT PLAN:’ 
‘‘(I) ‘If you are unable to repay 
your loan when due, you may elect 
once every 6 months to repay your 
loan to the creditor by using an ex-
tended repayment plan that will allow 
you to repay your loan in at least 6 
substantially equal installments as de-
scribed further below with no addi-
tional finance charges, interest fees, 
or other charges of any kind, to the 
extent that you repay the loan as 
agreed under the repayment plan.’ 
‘‘(II) ‘To obtain an extended re-
payment plan, you shall advise the 
creditor no later than 7 calendar days 
after the loan due date that you wish 
to enter into an extended repayment 
plan by returning to the office where 
you obtained the loan or by using 
whatever other method you used to 
obtain the loan, such as by Internet, 
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•HRES 239 EH 
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 mo-
tion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 985 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker. 
Attest:
Clerk.
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(D) research to develop water efficient 
technologies that increase energy efficiency, in-
cluding utilization of impaired water sources in 
production;’’. 
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Na-
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for coordi-
nation and outreach activities conducted under this Act 
through the Office established in section 2(b)(4)— 
(1) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; 
(2) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2011; and 
(3) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2012. 
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Union Calendar No. 33 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1145 
[Report No. 111–76] 
A BILL 
To implement a National Water Research and 
Development Initiative, and for other purposes. 
APRIL 21, 2009 
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, 
and ordered to be printed 
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