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and necessary adoption fees, court costs, attorney
fees, and other expenses—
‘‘(A) which are directly related to, and the
principal purpose of which is for, the legal
adoption of an eligible child by the employee;
‘‘(B) which are not incurred in violation of
State or Federal law or in carrying out any sur-
rogate parenting arrangement; and
‘‘(C) which are not expenses in connection
with the adoption by an individual of a child
who is the child of such individual’s spouse;
‘‘(2) the term ‘eligible child’ means any individ-
ual who—
‘‘(A) has not attained age 18; or
‘‘(B) is physically or mentally incapable of
caring for himself; and
‘‘(3) the term ‘agency’ means—
‘‘(A) an Executive agency;
‘‘(B) the United States Postal Service;
‘‘(C) the Postal Rate Commission; and
‘‘(D) the judicial branch.
‘‘(b) AUTHORIZATION TO REIMBURSE.—The head of
each agency may carry out a program under which an em-
ployee of such agency may be reimbursed, as provided in
I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4792
To improve the adoption system of the District of Columbia.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 10, 1998
Mr. BLILEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Government Reform and Oversight
A BILL
To improve the adoption system of the District of Columbia.
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 ‘‘District of Columbia
Adoption Improvement Act of 1998’’.
SEC. 2. REPORT AND DATABASE.
(a) REPORT.—Not later than 30 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Child Protective Services
Division of the Department of Human Services of the Dis-
trict of Columbia (hereafter in this Act referred to as the
‘‘Division’’) shall report to Congress the number of chil-
dren under the jurisdiction of the Division who are legally
free for adoption.
(b) DATABASE.—Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Division shall estab-
lish a database listing and tracking each child under the
jurisdiction of the Division, with the goal of adoption or
becoming legally free for adoption.
SEC. 3. TRANSFER OF RECRUITMENT, HOME STUDY, AND
PLACEMENT FUNCTIONS TO PRIVATE SERV-
ICE PROVIDERS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than September 30,
1999, the Division shall enter into contracts with private
service providers in the Washington Metropolitan Area to
perform the recruitment, home study, and placement func-
tions of the Division.
(b) COMPETITIVE BIDDING.—Any contract entered
into pursuant to subsection (a) shall be subject to a com-
petitive bidding process and outcome-based outsourcing.
Æ
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 85 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, 
and Technology in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 3, 2015 
Mr. SMITH of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology in the One Hundred 
Fourteenth Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, 
and Technology (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 expenses, not more than $10,793,150 for the One 
Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 
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SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1— 
(1) not more than $5,335,800 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2016; and 
(2) not more than $5,457,350 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2017. 
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. 
Æ 
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I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4793
To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow Federal agencies to reimburse
their employees for certain adoption expenses.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 10, 1998
Mr. BLILEY (for himself and Mr. OBERSTAR) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight
A BILL
To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow Federal
agencies to reimburse their employees for certain adop-
tion expenses.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REIMBURSEMENT FOR ADOPTION EXPENSES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 79 of title 5, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the follow-
ing:
‘‘§ 7906. Reimbursement for adoption expenses
‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section—
‘‘(1) the term ‘qualifying adoption expenses’, as
used with respect to an employee, means reasonable
this section, for qualifying adoption expenses incurred by
such employee.
‘‘(c) TREATMENT OF OTHER BENEFITS.—A benefit
may not be paid under this section for any expense paid
to or for an employee under any other adoption benefits
program administered by the Federal Government or
under any such program administered by a State or local
government.
‘‘(d) LIMITATION.—Not more than $2,000 may be
paid under this section to an employee, or to two such
employees who are spouses of each other, for expenses in-
curred in the adoption of a child.
‘‘(e) SOURCE OF FUNDS.—Any benefit or payment
pursuant to this section shall be paid out of funds avail-
able for salaries and expenses of the relevant agency.
‘‘(f) REGULATIONS.—Any regulations necessary to
carry out this section may be prescribed by the head of
the relevant agency.
‘‘(g) AGENCY HEAD.—The functions of an agency
head under this section shall, with respect to the judicial
branch, be carried out by the Director of the Administra-
tive Office of the United States Courts.’’.
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections
for chapter 79 of title 5, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following:
‘‘7906. Reimbursement for adoption expenses.’’.
Æ
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 860 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the firefight 
that occurred on March 4, 2007, between members of the United States 
Marine Corps and enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Prov-
ince, Afghanistan. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 
Mr. JONES submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the firefight that occurred on March 4, 2007, be-
tween members of the United States Marine Corps and 
enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, 
Afghanistan. 
Whereas, during the morning of March 4, 2007, 30 Marines 
of Fox Company, Marine Special Operations Command, 
on patrol in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Af-
ghanistan, were attacked in a complex ambush by enemy 
forces; 
Whereas the Marines of Fox Company responded to the at-
tack with proportionate defensive fire in accordance with 
the existing Rules of Engagement; 
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Whereas, in their response to the ambush, the Marines of 
Fox Company did not engage in the intentional or indis-
criminate killing of any civilians; 
Whereas, as commander of Theater Special Operations 
forces, Lieutenant General Frank Kearney prematurely 
decided to expel the entire Marine Special Operations 
Company from Afghanistan notwithstanding their appro-
priate response to an attack by the enemy; 
Whereas General Kearney skewed public perception regarding 
the incident with his statements, which led to an Inspec-
tor General investigation into his actions; 
Whereas, not only was the response by General Kearney un-
precedented, but none of the investigations that have 
been completed would warrant such action, and General 
Kearney’s decision damaged the development of the Ma-
rine Special Operations Command and the personal liveli-
hood of these Marines; and 
Whereas the Marines conduct during the complex ambush 
was exemplary and reflected the high standards to which 
they were trained: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the Commandant of the United States 
Marine Corps should issue a public document certifying 
that members of Fox Company of the Marine Special Op-
erations Command were not at fault in the firefight that 
occurred on March 4, 2007, between members of Fox 
Company and enemy forces in Bati Kot District, 
Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, and the Marines of Fox 
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Company involved in this incident deserve to have their 
names cleared. 
Æ 
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I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4796
To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to prohibit
the use of funds for any facility a primary purpose of which is the
distribution or use of tobacco products.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 10, 1998
Mr. ENSIGN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Banking and Financial Services
A BILL
To amend the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974 to prohibit the use of funds for any facility
a primary purpose of which is the distribution or use
of tobacco products.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. USE OF FUNDS TO FACILITATE SALE OR USE
OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS PROHIBITED.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 105 of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5305)
is amended by adding at the end the following new sub-
section:
‘‘(h) INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES.—Notwithstanding sub-
section (a), activities under this title may not include the
acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or
other improvement of any facility a primary or significant
purpose of which is the distribution, including sale, of any
tobacco product.’’.
(b) FUNDS AFFECTED.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall not apply to funds which were obli-
gated by the Secretary of Housing and Human Develop-
ment before the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4797
To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to require that a
State having an approved coastal zone management program must be
provided a copy of an environmental impact statement to enable its
review under that Act of any plan for exploration or development of,
or production from, any area in the coastal zone of the State.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 10, 1998
Mr. GOSS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Resources
A BILL
To amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to
require that a State having an approved coastal zone
management program must be provided a copy of an
environmental impact statement to enable its review
under that Act of any plan for exploration or develop-
ment of, or production from, any area in the coastal
zone of the State.
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 ‘‘OCS Environmental
Consistency Act of 1998’’.
SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT THAT STATE HAVE ENVIRON-
MENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT TO REVIEW
PLAN FOR EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT, OR
PRODUCTION IN THE COASTAL ZONE OF THE
STATE.
Section 307(c)(3) of the Coastal Zone Management
Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1456(c)(3)(B)) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
‘‘(C) For purposes of subparagraph (B), a State shall
not be considered to have received all necessary data and
information with respect to a plan for exploration, develop-
ment, or production, before the date the State has received
a copy of an environmental impact statement under sec-
tion 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)) that applies to that explo-
ration, development, or production.’’.
Æ
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 868 
Honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and the efforts of Patty Wetterling 
and the Wetterling family to find abducted children and support their families. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 
Mr. EMMER of Minnesota (for himself, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. KLINE, Ms. MCCOL-
LUM, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. PETERSON, and Mr. WALZ) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and the efforts of 
Patty Wetterling and the Wetterling family to find ab-
ducted children and support their families. 
Whereas Patty and Jerry Wetterling faced the unimaginable 
tragedy 
of 
having 
their 
11-year-old 
son, 
Jacob 
Wetterling, abducted near their home in Stearns County, 
Minnesota, on October 22, 1989; 
Whereas Jacob Wetterling was taken at gunpoint and his dis-
appearance remained unsolved for nearly 27 years; 
Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s body was not recovered until 
September of 2016; 
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Whereas the disease is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 
deaths in the United States; 
Whereas by the end of 2015, approximately 1,658,370 new 
cases are expected to be diagnosed across the United 
States; 
Whereas more than 1,600 cancer-related deaths per day are 
expected throughout the year for a total of approximately 
589,430; and 
Whereas February 4, 2015, would be an appropriate date to 
designate as Cancer Prevention Day: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of National Cancer 
Prevention Day; 
(2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness 
for the reduction of cancer risks; and 
(3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has 
on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encour-
age early detection, and work with friends in the 
medical and scientific fields to put an end to this 
deadly disease. 
Æ 
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Whereas Patty Wetterling bravely turned her grief into action 
and devoted her life to advocating for missing and ex-
ploited children; 
Whereas Patty Wetterling has become a nationally recognized 
educator on child abduction and the sexual exploitation 
of children; 
Whereas Patty Wetterling serves on the Board of Directors 
of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Chil-
dren; 
Whereas Patty Wetterling and her husband co-founded the 
Jacob Wetterling Resource Center to educate commu-
nities about child safety issues to prevent child exploi-
tation and abductions; 
Whereas Patty Wetterling authored the publication ‘‘When 
Your Child is Missing: A Family Survival Guide’’, along 
with 4 other families; 
Whereas Patty Wetterling served for more than 7 years as 
Director of Sexual Violence Prevention for the Minnesota 
Department of Health; 
Whereas the Star Tribune selected Patty Wetterling as one 
of the ‘‘100 Most Influential Minnesotans of the Cen-
tury’’; 
Whereas Patty Wetterling’s efforts led to the passage of the 
Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually 
Violent Offender Registration Act (Public Law 103–322; 
108 Stat. 2038), a Federal law that requires States to 
implement a sex offender and crimes against children 
registry; and 
Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s memory lives on through the ef-
forts of the Wetterling family: Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives hon-
ors— 
(1) the life of Jacob Wetterling; and 
(2) the efforts of Patty Wetterling and the 
Wetterling family to prevent child exploitation and 
abductions across the United States. 
Æ 
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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 86 
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2015, as National Cancer 
Prevention Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 4, 2015 
Mr. ISRAEL (for himself, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. CONNOLLY, 
Mr. COOPER, Mr. DENT, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HANNA, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. 
LEVIN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. SLAUGHTER, 
Ms. SPEIER, Mr. BEYER, Mr. NOLAN, Ms. LEE, and Mr. CICILLINE) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2015, 
as National Cancer Prevention Day. 
Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind 
us that when looking at cancer we need to look at preven-
tion and reducing risks for human health and the envi-
ronment; 
Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts 
human health, the environment, and the economy; 
Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around 
the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, 
either directly or indirectly; 
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‘‘PART O—NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN
INJURY AND SPINAL CORD INJURY REGISTRIES
‘‘SEC. 399N. NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN
INJURY AND SPINAL CORD INJURY REG-
ISTRIES.
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting through
the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-
vention, may make grants to States or their designees to
operate the State’s traumatic brain injury and spinal cord
injury registry, and to academic institutions to conduct
applied research that will support the development of such
registries, to collect data concerning—
‘‘(1) demographic information about each trau-
matic brain injury or spinal cord injury;
‘‘(2) information about the circumstances sur-
rounding the injury event associated with each trau-
matic brain injury and spinal cord injury;
‘‘(3) administrative information about the
source of the collected information, dates of hos-
pitalization and treatment, and the date of injury;
‘‘(4) information characterizing the clinical as-
pects of the traumatic brain injury or spinal cord in-
jury, including the severity of the injury, the types
of treatments received, and the types of services uti-
lized;
314
‘‘(A) infants and toddlers with disabilities
and their families, and children with disabilities
and their families;
‘‘(B) services for populations of children
with low-incidence disabilities, including deaf-
blind children, and targeted age groupings;
‘‘(C) the provision of postsecondary services
to individuals with disabilities;
‘‘(D) the need for and use of personnel to
provide services to children with disabilities, and
personnel recruitment, retention, and prepara-
tion;
‘‘(E) issues that are of critical interest to
State educational agencies and local educational
agencies, other agency personnel, parents of chil-
dren with disabilities, and individuals with dis-
abilities;
‘‘(F) educational reform and systemic
change within States; and
‘‘(G) promoting schools that are safe and
conducive to learning.
‘‘(3) 
LINKING
STATES
TO
INFORMATION
SOURCES.—In carrying out this subsection, the Sec-
retary may support projects that link States to tech-
nical assistance resources, including special education
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 872 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness 
Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 
Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself and Ms. MATSUI) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Govern-
ment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community 
Gardening Awareness Week. 
Whereas countless American families live with hunger every 
day; 
Whereas countless American families do not have access to 
fresh produce in their neighborhoods; 
Whereas community gardens conserve limited resources and 
promote sustainability; 
Whereas community gardens provide an important and nutri-
tious source of fresh produce donations for local food 
pantries and social service agencies; 
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Whereas community gardens enable individuals to gain con-
trol over the quality, variety, and cost of their food sup-
ply; 
Whereas community gardening encourages Americans of di-
verse cultural and economic backgrounds to work to-
gether, foster a better sense of community, and improve 
the quality of their lives; 
Whereas community-based youth and school gardening pro-
grams encourage personal self-esteem and a healthy atti-
tude toward learning; 
Whereas community gardening and greening projects provide 
a catalyst for neighborhood and community development; 
Whereas community gardens reduce city heat and preserve 
open spaces for both present and future generations; 
Whereas community gardens and other green spaces provide 
a more livable environment in American municipalities 
and present a positive local image to a community’s resi-
dents and visitors; 
Whereas community gardens help provide local food banks 
with fresh produce for those in need; and 
Whereas the second week in September is an appropriate 
week to designate as National Community Gardening 
Awareness Week: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening 
Awareness Week, including— 
(1) raising awareness about the importance of 
community gardens and urban agriculture; 
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