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•HRES 1153 EH 
Pacific Islander alone or in combination with one or more 
other races; 
Whereas even though Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders 
faced the injustices of racial prejudice as exemplified by 
the Chinese Exclusion Act, Japanese internment, Vincent 
Chin case, and other events, the community has made 
considerable contributions to the vast cultural, military, 
economic, educational, and technological advancements of 
the United States; 
Whereas Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders such as civil 
rights activist, Yuri Kochiyama, Medal of Honor recipi-
ent, Herbert Pililaau, the first Asian American Congress-
man, Dalip Singh Saund, the first Asian American Con-
gresswoman, Patsy Mink, and others have made signifi-
cant strides in the political and military realm; and 
Whereas Asian Pacific American Heritage Month provides 
the people of the United States with an opportunity to 
recognize the achievements, contributions, history, and 
concerns of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that the incredible diversity of dif-
ferent racial and ethnic groups, including Asian Amer-
ican and Pacific Islander, is a source of strength for the 
United States; 
(2) recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific 
Islander community is influential and crucial to the soci-
ety and culture of the United States;
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(3) reaffirms its commitment to the goals and ideals 
of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; and 
(4) celebrates the contributions of Asian Americans 
and Pacific Islanders to the United States. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 1154 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 30, 2008. 
Whereas each year, more than 5,500 workers are killed due 
to workplace-related injuries in the United States, and 
more than 2,000,000 workers across the world die of 
workplace-related accidents and diseases; 
Whereas each day, an average of 16 workers are killed due 
to workplace injuries in the United States; 
Whereas there are more than 4,000,000 occupational injuries 
and illnesses in the United States annually; 
Whereas tens of thousands of Americans with workplace inju-
ries or illness become permanently disabled; 
Whereas worldwide, more people are killed each year at work 
than in wars; 
Whereas observing Workers Memorial Day allows us to honor 
and remember victims of workplace injuries and disease; 
and 
Whereas observing Workers Memorial Day reminds us of the 
need to strive for better worker safety and health protec-
tions: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 1154 EH 
(1) recognizes Workers Memorial Day to honor and 
remember workers who have been killed or injured in the 
workplace; 
(2) recognizes the importance of worker health and 
safety standards; 
(3) encourages the Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration, industries, employers and employees to 
support activities aimed at increasing awareness of the 
importance of preventing illness, injury, and death in the 
workplace; and 
(4) calls upon the people of the United States to ob-
serve such a day with appropriate ceremonies and re-
spect. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1154 
Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to 
honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in 
the workplace. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 24, 2008 
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Ms. LINDA T. SA´NCHEZ 
of California, Mr. MICHAUD, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. 
MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. ALLEN, Ms. 
NORTON, Mr. HARE, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. 
DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. 
KILPATRICK, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. LANGEVIN, 
and Ms. LEE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day 
in order to honor and remember the workers who have 
been killed or injured in the workplace. 
Whereas each year, more than 5,500 workers are killed due 
to workplace-related injuries in the United States, and 
more than 2,000,000 workers across the world die of 
workplace-related accidents and diseases; 
Whereas each day, an average of 16 workers are killed due 
to workplace injuries in the United States; 
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•HRES 1154 IH 
Whereas there are more than 4,000,000 occupational injuries 
and illnesses in the United States annually; 
Whereas tens of thousands of Americans with workplace inju-
ries or illness become permanently disabled; 
Whereas worldwide, more people are killed each year at work 
than in wars; 
Whereas observing Workers Memorial Day allows us to honor 
and remember victims of workplace injuries and disease; 
and 
Whereas observing Workers Memorial Day reminds us of the 
need to strive for better worker safety and health protec-
tions: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes Workers Memorial Day to honor 
and remember workers who have been killed or in-
jured in the workplace; 
(2) recognizes the importance of worker health 
and safety standards; 
(3) encourages the Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration, industries, employers and 
employees to support activities aimed at increasing 
awareness of the importance of preventing illness, 
injury, and death in the workplace; and 
(4) calls upon the people of the United States 
to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies 
and respect. 
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•HRES 1155 EH 
Whereas on April 30, 2008, El Dorado High School students 
who received El Dorado Promise and other academic 
scholarships sign academic letters of intent for the col-
leges they will be attending upon graduation: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the recipients of the El Dorado 
Promise scholarship for choosing to further their edu-
cation; 
(2) observes that April 30, 2008, is the second aca-
demic signing day for graduating El Dorado High 
School students receiving El Dorado Promise and other 
academic scholarships; 
(3) acknowledges that the El Dorado Promise schol-
arship program is important for the revitalization of 
southern Arkansas; and 
(4) recognizes the organizations and corporation in-
volved in this program for their efforts to ensure that 
children from southern Arkansas, who might otherwise 
struggle in financing a college education, are able to at-
tend college. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1155 
Honoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 29, 2008 
Mr. ROSS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise 
scholarship. 
Whereas the 2000 United States Census determined that El 
Dorado, Arkansas, had a significantly lower percentage 
of residents with degrees from institutions of higher edu-
cation and significantly higher percentage of families who 
fell below the poverty line than the national average; 
Whereas it is increasingly important for students to obtain a 
college education in order to keep up with the demands 
of the modern workforce and global economy; 
Whereas the El Dorado Promise scholarship is a tuition 
scholarship, created and funded by Murphy Oil Corpora-
tion, which enables all eligible high school graduates of 
the El Dorado Public School District in El Dorado, Ar-
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kansas, to attend any accredited 2- or 4-year, public or 
private, college or university; 
Whereas school enrollment in the El Dorado Public School 
District has significantly increased since the El Dorado 
Promise scholarship program was established, despite a 
15-year trend of decreasing enrollment; 
Whereas the El Dorado Promise scholarship program in-
creased the number of El Dorado High School students 
who chose to attend college after graduation by 20 per-
cent; and 
Whereas on April 30, 2008, El Dorado High School students 
who received El Dorado Promise and other academic 
scholarships sign academic letters of intent for the col-
leges they will be attending upon graduation: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the recipients of the El Do-
rado Promise scholarship for choosing to further 
their education; 
(2) observes that April 30, 2008, is the second 
academic signing day for graduating El Dorado 
High School students receiving El Dorado Promise 
and other academic scholarships; 
(3) acknowledges that the El Dorado Promise 
scholarship program is important for the revitaliza-
tion of southern Arkansas; and 
(4) recognizes Murphy Oil Corporation for its 
efforts to ensure that children from southern Arkan-
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sas, who might otherwise struggle in financing a col-
lege education, are able to attend college. 
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H. Res. 1156 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 1, 2008. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 
493) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic infor-
mation with respect to health insurance and employment, 
with the Senate amendment 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 Education and Labor 
or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amend-
ment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be consid-
ered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour, 
with 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on Edu-
cation and Labor, 20 minutes equally divided and controlled 
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce, and 20 minutes equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Ways and Means. The previous
•HRES 1156 EH 
question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its 
adoption without intervening motion. 
SEC. 2. 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.
House Calendar No. 211 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1156 
[Report No. 110–612] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amend-
ment to the bill (H.R. 493) to prohibit discrimi-
nation on the basis of genetic information with 
respect to health insurance and employment. 
APRIL 29, 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 1157 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 30, 2008. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 5522) to require the Secretary of Labor to 
issue interim and final occupational safety and health stand-
ards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust, and for 
other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dis-
pensed 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 equally divided and controlled by 
the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee 
on Education and Labor. After general debate the bill shall 
be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It 
shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the pur-
pose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com-
•HRES 1157 EH 
mittee on Education and Labor 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 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 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 1157 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. 5522 
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) REGULATION
OF
SURFACE-DISTURBING 
ACTIVITIES.—The Secretary of the Interior, or for 
National Forest lands, the Secretary of Agriculture, 
shall regulate all surface-disturbing activities con-
ducted pursuant to any lease issued under this Act, 
and shall determine reclamation and other actions as 
required in the interest of conservation of surface re-
sources. 
‘‘(2) SUBMISSION OF EXPLORATION PLAN; COM-
PLETION REVIEW; COMPLIANCE REVIEW.— 
‘‘(A) Prior to beginning oil and gas explo-
ration activities, a lessee shall submit an explo-
ration plan to the Secretary of the Interior for 
review. 
‘‘(B) The Secretary shall review the plan 
for completeness within 10 days of submission. 
‘‘(C) In the event the exploration plan is 
determined to be incomplete, the Secretary shall 
notify the lessee in writing and specify the 
items or information needed to complete the ex-
ploration plan. 
‘‘(D) The Secretary shall have 10 days to 
review any modified exploration plan submitted 
by the lessee. 
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‘‘(E) To be deemed complete, an explo-
ration plan shall include, in the degree of detail 
to be determined by the Secretary by rule or 
regulation— 
‘‘(i) a drilling plan containing a de-
scription of the drilling program; 
‘‘(ii) the surface and projected com-
pletion zone location; 
‘‘(iii) pertinent geologic data; 
‘‘(iv) expected hazards, and proposed 
mitigation measures to address such haz-
ards; 
‘‘(v) a schedule of anticipated explo-
ration activities to be undertaken; 
‘‘(vi) a description of equipment to be 
used for such activities; 
‘‘(vii) a certification from the lessee 
stating that the exploration plan complies 
with all lease, regulatory and statutory re-
quirements in effect on the date of the 
issuance of the lease and any regulations 
promulgated after the date of lease 
issuance related to the conservation of re-
sources; 
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•HRES 1158 EH 
Byways that offer spectacular views of the Ozark Moun-
tains, over 200 camping and picnic sites, 9 swimming 
beaches, 11 special interest areas, 5 wilderness areas, 
hundreds of miles of trails, including the Moccasin Gap 
Horse Trail, the Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail, the 
Mill Creek Trail, and the Ozark Highlands Trail, trails 
for hiking, mountain biking, and recreational off-highway 
vehicles, and thousands of acres of lakes and streams: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes 
the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Ozark Na-
tional Forest in Arkansas. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1158 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Ozark National 
Forest in Arkansas. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 29, 2008 
Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself, Mr. ROSS, Mr. SNYDER, and Mr. BERRY) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of 
the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas. 
Whereas on March 6, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt set 
aside by proclamation 917,944 acres of land for conserva-
tion purposes, which was designated as the Ozark Na-
tional Forest; 
Whereas the Ozark National Forest was the first federally 
protected stand of hardwoods in the United States; 
Whereas the Ozark National Forest is home to Arkansas’s 
tallest mountain, Mount Magazine; 
Whereas the Ozark National Forest is home to Blanchard 
Springs Caverns, which is a magnificent limestone cave 
system, and the only cave system featuring guided tours 
administered by the Forest Service; 
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Whereas in 2006, the Ozark National Forest helped enrich 
the lives of 2.1 million visitors by sharing the beauty of 
Arkansas, which is known as ‘‘The Natural State’’; 
Whereas diverse flora in the region include more than 500 
species of trees and woody plants, and hardwoods occupy 
65 percent of the forests; and 
Whereas the Ozark National Forest operates outstanding 
destinations for visitors, including the Lake Wedington 
Recreation Area, which is on the National Register of 
Historic Places, White Rock Mountain, 6 National Scenic 
Byways that offer spectacular views of the Ozark Moun-
tains, over 200 camping and picnic sites, 9 swimming 
beaches, 11 special interest areas, 5 wilderness areas, 
hundreds of miles of trails, including the Moccasin Gap 
Horse Trail, the Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail, the 
Mill Creek Trail, and the Ozark Highlands Trail, trails 
for hiking, mountain biking, and recreational off-highway 
vehicles, and thousands of acres of lakes and streams: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the 
Ozark National Forest in Arkansas. 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 115 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
should maintain a land-based intercontinental ballistic missile force of 
not less than 500 Minuteman III missiles. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 30, 2007 
Mr. REHBERG submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States should maintain a land-based inter-
continental ballistic missile force of not less than 500 
Minuteman III missiles. 
Whereas consistent with warhead levels agreed to in the 
Treaty Between the United States of America and the 
Russian Federation on Strategic Offensive Reductions, 
done at Moscow on May 24, 2002 (the ‘‘Moscow Trea-
ty’’), the United States is permanently modifying the ca-
pacity of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic 
missile (ICBM) from its prior capability to carry up to 
three independent reentry vehicles to a single reentry ve-
hicle system, a process known as downloading; 
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Whereas through the downloading process and the elimi-
nation of the Peacekeeper (MX) intercontinental ballistic 
missile, the United States is now transitioning to a land- 
based intercontinental ballistic missile force of not less 
than 500 Minuteman III missiles, each equipped with a 
single nuclear warhead; and 
Whereas in a potential nuclear crisis it is important that the 
nuclear weapons systems of the United States be config-
ured so as to discourage other nations from making a 
first strike: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that it should be the policy of the United 
States to continue to transition to an intercontinental bal-
listic missile force with not less than 500 missiles, each 
equipped with a single nuclear warhead, in order to suffi-
ciently deter current and emerging threats to the security 
of the United States. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 122 
To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Social Security Act to 
limit the misuse of Social Security numbers, to establish criminal pen-
alties for such misuse, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 6, 2009 
Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways 
and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, 
in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris-
diction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend title 18, United States Code, and the Social Secu-
rity Act to limit the misuse of Social Security numbers, 
to establish criminal penalties for such misuse, 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; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act 
of 2009’’. 
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