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administrative voluntary departure, and shall not be per-
mitted to participate in the program. 
(f) LESS RESTRICTIVE CUSTODIAL DETENTION.—If 
an alien is determined not to meet the requirements for 
release on recognizance, bond or parole, or subsequently 
does not meet the requirements for secure alternatives to 
detention programs, the alien shall be considered for 
placement in less restrictive forms of custody: 
(1) Less restrictive forms of custodial detention 
include electronic monitoring such as the use of 
ankle bracelets that monitor an individual’s move-
ment and the use of similar electronic devices. 
(2) An individualized determination shall be 
made in each alien’s case about the use of electronic 
monitoring. 
(3) Aliens who would otherwise be subject to 
detention including under section 236 of such Act (8 
U.S.C. 1226) may be placed in electronic monitoring 
or other less restrictive forms of custody. 
(4) Subject to the availability of appropriations, 
facilities shall be developed and used that offer the 
least restrictive secure setting for aliens in custody. 
SEC. 5. PROGRAM OVERSIGHT AND REVIEW. 
(a) RELATIONSHIPS OF APPLICATION TO CERTAIN 
ORDERS.—An alien who is present in the United States 
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and has been ordered excluded, deported, removed, or or-
dered to depart voluntarily from the United States under 
any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act— 
(1) notwithstanding such order, may be selected 
for a secure alternatives to detention program; and 
(2) shall not be required to file a separate mo-
tion to reopen, reconsider, or vacate the exclusion, 
deportation, removal, or voluntary departure order. 
(b) IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS.—Not later than 
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate regula-
tions to implement the secure alternatives to detention 
programs. 
(c) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—Not later than 
365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and 
annually thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security 
shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of 
the House of Representatives, the Committee on the Judi-
ciary of the House of Representatives, the Committee on 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Sen-
ate, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate 
a report that details all policies, regulations, and actions 
taken to comply with the provisions in this Act and the 
amendments made by this Act, including efforts to in-
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HRES 498 RH 
the Department of State, foreign operations, and related 
programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, 
and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall 
be dispensed with. All points of order against consider-
ation of the bill are waived except those arising under 
clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate shall be con-
fined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minor-
ity member of the Committee on Appropriations. After 
general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment 
under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provi-
sions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule 
XXI are waived. During consideration of the bill for 
amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole 
may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether 
the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be 
printed in the portion of the Congressional Record des-
ignated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amend-
ments so printed shall be considered as read. When the 
committee rises and reports the bill back to the House 
with a recommendation that the bill do pass, the previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and 
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening 
motion except one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions. 
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HRES 498 RH 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 
2764 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the op-
eration of the previous question, the Chair may postpone 
further consideration of the bill to such time as may be 
designated by the Speaker. 
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House Calendar No. 77 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 498 
[Report No. 110-199] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2764) 
making appropriations for the Department of 
State, foreign operations, and related programs 
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, 
and for other purposes. 
JUNE 19, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 49 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 29, 2008. 
Whereas the commercial activity and economic vitality of the 
Nation is significantly enhanced by the timely and effi-
cient service of letter carriers of the United States Postal 
Service; 
Whereas letter carriers of the United States Postal Service 
provide mail delivery service to over 144,000,000 house-
holds across the Nation; 
Whereas letter carriers of the United States Postal Service 
deliver more than 43 tons of mail per year, averaging ap-
proximately 2,300 letters, cards, magazines, and circulars 
per carrier a day; 
Whereas letter carriers of the United States Postal Service 
delivered approximately 212,000,000,000 pieces of mail 
in 2005; 
Whereas letter carriers of the United States Postal Service 
handle over 44 percent of the world’s mail volume, more 
than any other national postal service; and 
Whereas the United States Postal Service employs over 
705,000 career letter carriers and 98,000 noncareer em-
ployees, making it the 3rd largest employer in the Na-
tion; Now, therefore be it
•HRES 49 EH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the goals and ideals of a National Letter Carriers Apprecia-
tion Day to recognize the unique contributions made by letter 
carriers of the United States Postal Service to the well-being 
and prosperity of the Nation. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 501 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 30, 2007. 
Whereas Craig Biggio has reached 3,000 base hits as a Major 
League Baseball player and all while playing for the 
Houston Astros with an unmatched hustle and work 
ethic; 
Whereas Craig Biggio is only the 27th player in Major 
League Baseball history to reach this historic milestone, 
joining such baseball greats as Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, 
Tony Gwynn, Cal Ripken Jr., and Ty Cobb; 
Whereas Craig Biggio is not only a member of the exclusive 
3,000 hit club, but also holds the Major League record 
for most games played with one team at 2,768 and 
counting over the past 20 seasons; 
Whereas Craig Biggio is 7th all-time in Major League Base-
ball with 653 doubles and should move into 5th place by 
the end of the current season; 
Whereas Craig Biggio holds the Astros career records for 
games played, at-bats, runs scored, hits, doubles, and 
extra-base hits; 
Whereas Craig Biggio is a tireless leader in the community 
for charitable causes, serving for the last decade as lead 
spokesperson for Sunshine Kids, which is an organization 
that supports children fighting cancer and their families;
•HRES 501 EH 
Whereas Craig Biggio and his wife Patti have helped to raise 
nearly $2,000,000 dollars for Sunshine Kids and have 
impacted numerous cancer-stricken families throughout 
the Houston area by leading fun activities like attending 
Houston Astros, Rockets, and Texan games and The 
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; 
Whereas Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane, Jr. re-
cently stated, ‘‘No one has meant more to our community 
development than Craig and Patty Biggio.’’; and 
Whereas Craig Biggio has been honored with many awards 
to recognize his distinguished contributions to the sport 
of baseball and to the community, including the Hutch 
Award in 2005 for resilience and always showing a fight-
ing competitive spirit, and being named one of Sporting 
News’ Good Guys in 2004 for all his community service 
work off the field: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros 
for reaching 3,000 base hits as a Major League Baseball 
player; 
(2) recognizes his outstanding service to the com-
munity through his charitable work and dedication to 
the Houston Astros organization; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to transmit a copy of this resolution to Craig
•HRES 501 EH 
Biggio of the Houston Astros and to Astros team owner 
Mr. Drayton McLane, Jr. for appropriate display. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 502 EH 
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 considered 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 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. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the bill and amendments 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. 2771 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
•HRES 502 EH 
eration of the bill to such time as may be designated by the 
Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
HRES 502 RH 
of the bill shall be dispensed 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 rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. 
After general debate the bill shall be considered for 
amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be 
considered as read. All points of order against provisions 
in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI 
are waived. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no 
amendment to the bill shall be in order except those print-
ed 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 considered 
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 consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee 
shall rise and report the bill to the House with such 
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amendments 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 motion to recommit with or without in-
structions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 
2771 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the op-
eration of the previous question, the Chair may postpone 
further consideration of the bill to such time as may be 
designated by the Speaker. 
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House Calendar No. 78 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 502 
[Report No. 110–201] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2771) 
making appropriations for the Legislative Branch 
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, 
and for other purposes. 
JUNE 20, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 503 
Commending the Middle East Investment Initiative. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 20, 2007 
Mr. BAIRD (for himself and Mr. SHAYS) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the Middle East Investment Initiative. 
Whereas economic development enhances peace, security, and 
prosperity in the Palestinian areas of Gaza and the West 
Bank and is essential to the well-being of people through-
out the Middle East and the prospects for regional peace; 
Whereas small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make 
up 90 percent of the registered Palestinian businesses; 
Whereas the MEII has instituted anti-terrorism procedures to 
ensure that beneficiaries are not connected with terror 
groups or acts of terror; 
Whereas studies suggest that creation of a loan guarantee fa-
cility of sufficient scale could increase employment by 
400 percent for small enterprises and 240 percent for 
medium enterprises; 
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•HRES 503 IH 
Whereas the Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII) is a 
loan guarantee program created to increase access to fi-
nancing, technical assistance, and market information for 
Palestinian entrepreneurs; 
Whereas the MEII is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation sup-
ported by an international public private partnership in-
cluding Palestinian, American, and European partners; 
Whereas the MEII was established by the Aspen Institute’s 
Middle East Strategy Group working with the Palestinian 
Investment Fund and the Overseas Private Investment 
Corporation; 
Whereas the MEII is working with the West Bank and Gaza 
Political Risk Insurance Project (a project under the 
Clinton Global Initiative) and the British Based Portland 
Trust; and 
Whereas the Palestinian Investment Fund has committed 
$50,000,000 in guarantee funds while the Overseas Pri-
vate Investment Corporation is providing $110,000,000 
in guarantee funds: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the MEII and its contributors 
for their vision and initiative; 
(2) believes that improved economic activity can 
help bring about regional stability and peace; 
(3) encourages the active participation and con-
tributions of individuals, public and private institu-
tions, and foreign governments in supporting the 
MEII; and 
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•HRES 503 IH 
(4) pledges support for the MEII and other ef-
forts to stimulate the economy of the Palestinian 
people. 
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H. Res. 505 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 25, 2007. 
Whereas the boating community in the United States in-
cludes over 73,000,000 individuals, generates more than 
$39,000,000,000 annually in the United States economy, 
and provides jobs for 380,000 citizens of the United 
States; 
Whereas boaters often serve as stewards of the marine envi-
ronment of the United States, educating future genera-
tions of the value of these resources, and preserving such 
resources for such generations’ enjoyment; 
Whereas there are approximately 1,400 active boat builders 
in the United States, using materials and services con-
tributed from all 50 States; 
Whereas boating, as an activity, provides opportunities for 
families to be together, appeals to all age groups, and has 
a beneficial effect on the physical fitness and scholastic 
performance of those who participate; and 
Whereas, July 1, 2007, would be an appropriate day to estab-
lish as National Boating Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that—
•HRES 505 EH 
(1) the recreational boating community and the 
boating industry of the United States should be com-
mended for their innumerable contributions to the econ-
omy of the United States, the well-being of United 
States citizens, and responsible environmental steward-
ship of the marine resources of the United States; and 
(2) the President should issue a proclamation call-
ing on the people of the United States to observe Na-
tional Boating Day with appropriate programs and ac-
tivities. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 505 
Recognizing the innumerable contributions of the recreational boating commu-
nity and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence 
of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 20, 2007 
Mr. KLEIN of Florida (for himself, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. TANNER, 
Mr. COBLE, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. TAYLOR, and Mrs. 
MILLER of Michigan) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the innumerable contributions of the recreational 
boating community and the boating industry to the con-
tinuing prosperity and affluence of the United States. 
Whereas the boating community in the United States in-
cludes over 73,000,000 individuals, generates more than 
$39,000,000,000 annually in the United States economy, 
and provides jobs for 380,000 citizens of the United 
States; 
Whereas boaters often serve as stewards of the marine envi-
ronment of the United States, educating future genera-
tions of the value of these resources, and preserving such 
resources for such generations’ enjoyment; 
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•HRES 505 IH 
Whereas there are approximately 1,400 active boat builders 
in the United States, using materials and services con-
tributed from all 50 States; 
Whereas boating, as an activity, provides opportunities for 
families to be together, appeals to all age groups, and has 
a beneficial effect on the physical fitness and scholastic 
performance of those who participate; and 
Whereas, July 1, 2007, would be an appropriate day to estab-
lish as National Boating Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the recreational boating community and the 
boating industry of the United States should be 
commended for their innumerable contributions to 
the economy of the United States, the well-being of 
United States citizens, and responsible environ-
mental stewardship of the marine resources of the 
United States; and 
(2) the President should issue a proclamation 
calling on the people of the United States to observe 
National Boating Day with appropriate programs 
and activities. 
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•HRES 511 IH 
(NCAA) Division I Men’s Volleyball National Champion-
ship; 
Whereas Matt Webber, a senior on the UC Irvine men’s 
volleyball team, was selected as the tournament’s most 
valuable player with 22 kills in the championship match; 
Whereas UC Irvine men’s volleyball players Brian Thornton, 
Jayson Jablonsky, and David Smith were named to the 
All-Tournament Team; 
Whereas UC Irvine men’s volleyball coach John Speraw is 
only the third coach in history to win a NCAA volleyball 
championship as both a player and as a head coach; 
Whereas the UC Irvine men’s volleyball team finished with 29 
victories, the most victories in school history; 
Whereas the UC Irvine men’s volleyball team finished with 
the most wins in the Nation for the 2006–2007 season; 
Whereas the UC Irvine men’s volleyball team won the 2007 
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Men’s Volleyball 
title; 
Whereas the UC Irvine men’s volleyball team had four play-
ers selected to the American Volleyball Coaches Associa-
tion (AVCA) All-America Team, the most by any team in 
the Nation; 
Whereas middle blocker David Smith earned first-team acco-
lades on the AVCA All-America Team; 
Whereas Matt Webber, Jayson Jablonsky, and Brian Thorn-
ton earned second-team accolades on the AVCA All- 
America Team; 
Whereas the UC Irvine men’s volleyball team started the sea-
son as the preseason favorite in the CSTV/AVCA Divi-
sion I Men’s Coaches Top 15 Poll; 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1172 
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the Internet website 
of the Department of Veterans Affairs a list of organizations that provide 
scholarships to veterans and their survivors. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2009 
Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. BUYER) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on 
the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Af-
fairs a list of organizations that provide scholarships 
to veterans and their survivors. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PAT TILLMAN VETERANS’ SCHOLARSHIP INI-
TIATIVE. 
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall include on the 
Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs 
a list of organizations that provide scholarships to vet-
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erans and their survivors and, for each such organization, 
a link to the Internet website of the organization. 
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