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colored, infrared, left-hand thread, marine, ma-
rine signal service, mine service, plant light, re-
flector, rough service, shatter resistant, sign 
service, silver bowl, three-way, traffic signal, 
and vibration service or vibration resistant. 
(B) The term ‘‘appliance lamp’’ means any 
lamp specifically designed to operate in a house-
hold appliance. Examples of appliance lamps in-
clude oven lamps, refrigerator lamps, and vacu-
um cleaner lamps. 
(C) The term ‘‘black light lamp’’ means a 
lamp that emits radiant energy in the UV–A 
band (315-400 nm) and is designated and mar-
keted as a ‘‘black light’’. 
(D) The term ‘‘bug lamp’’ means a lamp 
that contains a filter to suppress the blue and 
green portions of the visible spectrum and is 
designated and marketed as a ‘‘bug light’’. 
(E) The term ‘‘colored incandescent lamp’’ 
means an incandescent lamp designated and 
marketed as a colored lamp that has a CRI of 
less than 50, as determined according to the 
test method given in CIE publication 13.2, and 
has a correlated color temperature less than 
2,500K, or greater than 4,600K, where cor-
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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to articles entered, or withdrawn 
from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day 
after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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(5) provide for— 
(A) the disapproval of any contractor busi-
ness system that has a significant deficiency; 
and 
(B) reduced reliance on, and enhanced 
scrutiny of, data provided by a contractor busi-
ness system that has been disapproved. 
(c) REMEDIAL ACTIONS.—The program developed 
pursuant to subsection (a) shall provide the following: 
(1) In the event a contractor business system is 
disapproved pursuant to subsection (b)(5), appro-
priate officials of the Department of Defense will be 
available to work with the contractor to develop a 
corrective action plan defining specific actions to be 
taken to address the significant deficiencies identi-
fied in the system and a schedule for the implemen-
tation of such actions. 
(2) An appropriate official of the Department 
of Defense may withhold up to 10 percent of 
progress payments, performance-based payments, 
and interim payments under covered contracts from 
a covered contractor, as needed to protect the inter-
ests of the Department and ensure compliance, if 
one or more of the contractor business systems of 
the contractor has been disapproved pursuant to
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 59 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas 8,000 people in the United States turn 60 years old 
every day; 
Whereas an estimated 35,900,000 people, 12.4 percent of the 
population, are 65 years of age and older; 
Whereas the United States population age 65 and older is ex-
pected to more than double in the next 50 years to 
86,700,000 in 2050;
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3817 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements to 
assist young farmers and ranchers. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 10, 2007 
Mr. POMEROY (for himself, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. BOSWELL, and Mr. 
HULSHOF) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make 
improvements to assist young farmers and ranchers. 
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 ‘‘Agricultural Bond Im-
provement Act of 2007’’. 
SEC. 2. EXEMPTION OF AGRICULTURAL BONDS FROM PRI-
VATE ACTIVITY BOND VOLUME LIMITS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 146(g) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to exception for certain 
bonds) is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para-
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110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3819 
AN ACT 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Sec-
retary of Veterans Affairs to reimburse veterans receiv-
ing emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans 
Affairs facilities for such treatment until such veterans 
are transferred to Department facilities, and for other 
purposes.
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(I) Mechanisms for sharing counter EFP
capabilities with appropriate coalition partners.
(J) The most current available data on the
effects of EFPs on United States, coalition, and
allied forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
(b) REPORT
ON MINE RESISTANT AMBUSH PRO-
TECTED VEHICLES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 30
days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.
(2) CONTENT.—Each report submitted under
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) The total requirement of all military
services for MRAP vehicles, including MRAP I,
spiral upgrades, and MRAP II variants.
(B) A comprehensive plan for transporting
and fielding all variants to the United States
Central Command (CENTCOM) area of oper-
ations.
(C) An assessment of completed production,
transportation, and fielding of MRAP vehicles
and a forecast of future production, transpor-
tation, and fielding functions.
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‘‘(C) the size of the multifamily mortgage 
market; 
‘‘(D) the ability of the enterprise to lead 
the industry in making mortgage credit avail-
able, especially for underserved markets, such 
as for small multifamily projects of 5 to 50 
units, multifamily properties in need of rehabili-
tation, and multifamily properties located in 
rural areas; and 
‘‘(E) the need to maintain the sound finan-
cial condition of the enterprise. 
‘‘(b) UNITS FINANCED BY HOUSING FINANCE AGEN-
CY BONDS.—The Director shall give credit toward the 
achievement of the multifamily special affordable housing 
goal under this section (for purposes of section 1336) to 
dwelling units in multifamily housing that otherwise quali-
fies under such goal and that is financed by tax-exempt 
or taxable bonds issued by a State or local housing finance 
agency, but only if— 
‘‘(1) such bonds are secured by a guarantee of 
the enterprise; or 
‘‘(2) are not investment grade and are pur-
chased by the enterprise. 
‘‘(c) USE OF TENANT INCOME OR RENT.—The Di-
rector shall monitor the performance of each enterprise 
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(D) An explanation of any deviation be-
tween the planned and actual numbers of vehi-
cles fielded for the reporting period.
(E) Funding required to execute production,
transportation, and fielding, and an analysis of
any industrial base issues affecting such func-
tions.
(F) The required delivery schedule for each
contract to procure MRAP vehicles.
(G) A comprehensive description and expla-
nation of cost and schedule variance, and any
deviation from contract terms, how that variance
or deviation affects overall program performance,
and corrective actions planned to address such
variance and deviation.
(H) Recommendations for additional au-
thorities, which if provided to the Secretary,
would improve the ability of the Department of
Defense to rapidly field MRAP vehicles.
(I) Plans for armor upgrades, and their im-
pact 
on 
automotive 
performance 
and
sustainment.
(J) An explanation of any safety issues or
limitations on the vehicles.
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(K) Anticipated short and long term
sustainment issues, including an explanation of
the maintenance concept for sustainment after
the initial contractor logistic support period and
the projected annual funding required.
(L) A detailed description of MRAP pro-
gram costs, including research and development,
procurement, maintenance, logistics, and end to
end transportation costs.
(c) REPORT
ON
TACTICAL
WHEELED
VEHICLES
STRATEGY.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense com-
mittees a report on the near and long term tactical
wheeled vehicle fleet modernization strategies of the
Army and Marine Corps.
(2) CONTENT.—The report required under para-
graph (1) shall include the following:
(A) A description of the impact of the Mine
Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle program on
the current acquisition strategies and procure-
ment plans of the Army and Marine Corps for
the tactical wheeled vehicle fleet, including inven-
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 60 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas this year marks the 10th anniversary of the first 
designation of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness 
Month; 
Whereas colorectal cancer is the second most common cause 
of cancer deaths for men and women in the United 
States; 
Whereas colorectal cancer affects men and women equally;
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 ‘‘Veterans Emergency 
Care Fairness Act of 2008’’. 
SEC. 2. MANDATORY REIMBURSEMENT OF VETERANS RE-
CEIVING EMERGENCY TREATMENT IN NON- 
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FACILI-
TIES UNTIL TRANSFER TO DEPARTMENT FA-
CILITIES. 
(a) CERTAIN VETERANS WITHOUT SERVICE-CON-
NECTED DISABILITY.—Section 1725 of title 38, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ‘‘may reim-
burse’’ and inserting ‘‘shall reimburse’’; and 
(2) in subsection (f)(1), by striking subpara-
graph (C) and inserting the following new subpara-
graph (C): 
‘‘(C) until— 
‘‘(i) such time as the veteran can be 
transferred safely to a Department facility 
or other Federal facility; or 
‘‘(ii) such time as a Department facil-
ity or other Federal facility agrees to ac-
cept such transfer if—
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(A) college presidents; 
(B) deans of arts and sciences and teacher 
education programs; 
(C) teacher preparation faculty; 
(D) chief State school officers; 
(E) school superintendents; 
(F) teacher organizations; 
(G) outstanding teachers and principals; 
(H) teacher preparation accrediting organi-
zations; 
(I) individuals or organizations with exper-
tise in working with diverse populations, includ-
ing students with disabilities and limited 
English proficient students; and 
(J) other organizations with expertise in 
teacher recruitment and training. 
(d) PROHIBITION.—Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to authorize the National Academy of Sciences 
to recommend, or any other Federal Government entity 
or contractor to mandate, direct, control, or suggest, a 
specific curriculum for teacher education programs. 
TITLE III—TITLE III 
AMENDMENTS 
SEC. 301. PROGRAM PURPOSE. 
Section 311 (20 U.S.C. 1057) is amended—
I 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6145 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide preservation and inter-
pretation assistance for resources associated with the New Bedford Whal-
ing National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 18, 2012 
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts (for himself and Mr. KEATING) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide preser-
vation and interpretation assistance for resources associ-
ated with the New Bedford Whaling National Historical 
Park in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 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 ‘‘New Bedford Whaling 
National Historical Park Resources Assistance Act’’. 
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tory mix, overall sustainment cost, and logistical
and industrial base issues.
(B) Plans for the Joint Light Tactical Vehi-
cle program, including an assessment of the con-
tinued validity of previously adopted Key Per-
formance Parameters.
(C) A science and technology investment
strategy, including a description of current tech-
nical barriers, near and long term technology ob-
jectives, coordination of activities of the various
military departments, Defense Agencies, and
commercial industry entities, and technology
demonstration and transition plans to support
the Long Term Armoring Strategy (LTAS).
(D) A strategy to fund and execute suffi-
cient developmental and operational test and
evaluation to ensure that deployed systems are
operationally effective, including a description of
the role of the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation in the development and execution of
the Long Term Armoring Strategy.
(E) Plans to utilize the Army reset and re-
capitalization process to maintain the legacy
tactical wheeled vehicle fleet.
(d) REPORT ON LONG TERM ARMORING STRATEGY.—
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SEC. 405. FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPOR-
TUNITY GRANTS. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
413A(b)(1) (20 U.S.C. 1070b(b)(1)) is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘$675,000,000 for fiscal year 1999’’ and inserting 
‘‘$875,000,000 for fiscal year 2009’’. 
(b) ALLOWANCE FOR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.—Sec-
tion 413D(c)(3)(D) (20 U.S.C. 1070b–3(c)(3)(D)) is 
amended by striking ‘‘$450’’ and inserting ‘‘$600’’. 
SEC. 406. GRANTS FOR ACCESS AND PERSISTENCE. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
415A(b) (20 U.S.C. 1070c(b)) is amended by striking 
paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following: 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this subpart $200,000,000 
for fiscal year 2009 and such sums as may be nec-
essary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. 
‘‘(2) RESERVATION.—For any fiscal year for 
which the amount appropriated under paragraph (1) 
exceeds $30,000,000, the excess amount shall be 
available to carry out section 415E.’’. 
(b) APPLICATIONS FOR LEVERAGING EDUCATIONAL 
ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS.—Section 415C(b) 
(20 U.S.C. 1070c–2(b)) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘$5,000’’ and 
inserting ‘‘$12,500’’;
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3841 
To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic menhaden for reduction 
purposes in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 16, 2007 
Mr. GILCHREST introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic menhaden 
for reduction purposes in the coastal waters and the 
exclusive economic zone. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON COMMERCIAL HARVESTING 
OF MENHADEN. 
(a) PROHIBITION.—It is unlawful to engage in, or to 
attempt to engage in, the commercial harvesting of Atlan-
tic menhaden for reduction purposes in the Atlantic coast-
al waters or in the exclusive economic zone established by 
Proclamation Numbered 5030, dated March 10, 1983. 
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Whereas more than 148,810 people in the United States will 
be diagnosed with colon cancer this year; 
Whereas over 49,960 people in the United States will die 
from colon cancer this year; 
Whereas every 3.5 minutes, someone is diagnosed with 
colorectal cancer and every 10 minutes someone dies 
from colorectal cancer; 
Whereas every 5 seconds someone who should be screened for 
colorectal cancer is not; 
Whereas the vast majority of colon cancer deaths can be pre-
vented through proper screening and early detection; 
Whereas the survival rate of individuals who have colorectal 
cancer is 90 percent when detected in the early stages 
versus only a 10 percent survival rate when colorectal 
cancer is diagnosed after it has spread to distant organs; 
Whereas only 39 percent of colorectal cancer patients have 
their cancers detected at an early stage; 
Whereas uninsured Americans are more likely to be diag-
nosed with late stage colon cancer than patients with pri-
vate insurance; 
Whereas only 14.9 percent of those without health coverage 
in the United States have currently been properly 
screened for colorectal cancer; 
Whereas if the majority of Americans age 50 or older were 
screened regularly for colorectal cancer, the death rate 
from this disease could plummet by up to 80 percent; 
Whereas regular colorectal cancer screening has been ranked 
as one of the most cost effective screening interventions 
available, with the potential to save 40,000 lives a year;
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense com-
mittees a report, in classified and unclassified forms,
on the Long Term Armoring Strategy of the Army
and Marine Corps.
(2) CONTENT.—The report required under para-
graph (1) shall include the following:
(A) An estimate of the funding required to
execute the strategy.
(B) Specific plans for balancing force pro-
tection, payload, performance, and deployability
requirements across the range of wheeled vehicle
variants.
(C) A science and technology investment
strategy, including a description of current tech-
nical barriers, near and long term technology ob-
jectives, coordination of activities of the various
military departments, Defense Agencies, and
commercial industry entities, and technology
demonstration and transition plans.
(D) A test and evaluation master plan, in-
cluding a description of the role of the Director
of Operational Test and Evaluation in the devel-
opment and execution of LTAS.
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(E) An analysis of industrial base or man-
ufacturing issues related to achieving sufficient
and sustainable production rates.
Subtitle B—General Provisions
Relating to Authorizations
SEC. 1521. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this title is to authorize additional ap-
propriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year
2008 for the incremental costs of Operation Iraqi Freedom
and Operation Enduring Freedom.
SEC. 1522. TREATMENT AS ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATIONS.
The amounts authorized to be appropriated by this
title are in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be
appropriated by this Act.
SEC. 1523. SPECIAL TRANSFER AUTHORITY.
(a) AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER AUTHORIZATIONS.—
(1) AUTHORITY.—Upon determination by the
Secretary of Defense that such action is necessary in
the national interest, the Secretary may transfer
amounts of authorizations made available to the De-
partment of Defense in this title for fiscal year 2008
between any such authorizations for that fiscal year
(or any subdivisions thereof). Amounts of authoriza-
tions so transferred shall be merged with and be
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 60 
Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2009 
Ms. GRANGER (for herself and Mr. KENNEDY) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness 
Month, and for other purposes. 
Whereas this year marks the 10th anniversary of the first 
designation of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness 
Month; 
Whereas colorectal cancer is the second most common cause 
of cancer deaths for men and women in the United 
States; 
Whereas colorectal cancer affects men and women equally; 
Whereas more than 148,810 people in the United States will 
be diagnosed with colon cancer this year; 
Whereas over 49,960 people in the United States will die 
from colon cancer this year; 
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(2) that subsidiary engages in an act that, if 
committed in the United States or by a United 
States person, would violate such provisions. 
(c) WAIVER.—The President may waive the applica-
tion of subsection (b) if the President— 
(1) determines that such a waiver is in the na-
tional interest of the United States; and 
(2) submits to the appropriate congressional 
committees a report describing the reasons for the 
determination. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) shall take ef-
fect on the date of the enactment of this Act and 
apply with respect to acts described in subsection 
(b)(2) that are— 
(A) commenced on or after the date of the 
enactment of this Act; or 
(B) except as provided in paragraph (2), 
commenced before such date of enactment, if 
such acts continue on or after such date of en-
actment. 
(2) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (b) shall not 
apply with respect to an act described in paragraph 
(1)(B) by a subsidiary owned or controlled by a 
United States person if the United States person di-
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(2) that subsidiary engages in an act that, if 
committed in the United States or by a United 
States person, would violate such provisions. 
(c) WAIVER.—The President may waive the applica-
tion of subsection (b) if the President— 
(1) determines that such a waiver is in the na-
tional interest of the United States; and 
(2) submits to the appropriate congressional 
committees a report describing the reasons for the 
determination. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) shall take ef-
fect on the date of the enactment of this Act and 
apply with respect to acts described in subsection 
(b)(2) that are— 
(A) commenced on or after the date of the 
enactment of this Act; or 
(B) except as provided in paragraph (2), 
commenced before such date of enactment, if 
such acts continue on or after such date of en-
actment. 
(2) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (b) shall not 
apply with respect to an act described in paragraph 
(1)(B) by a subsidiary owned or controlled by a 
United States person if the United States person di-
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3843 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special allocation 
under the new markets tax credit in connection with trade adjustment 
assistance. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 16, 2007 
Mr. REYNOLDS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide 
a special allocation under the new markets tax credit 
in connection with trade adjustment assistance. 
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 ‘‘New Employment for 
Workers & Job Opportunities for Business Strength Act 
of 2007’’ or the ‘‘NEW JOBS Act of 2007’’. 
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