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SEC. 4. SECURE ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the availability of ap-
propriations, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall 
fully implement and utilize secure alternatives to detention 
programs. 
(b) SECURE ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION PRO-
GRAMS.— 
(1) NATURE OF THE PROGRAM.—For purposes 
of this section, the programs referred to in sub-
section (a) are programs under which eligible aliens 
are released under supervision, assistance and moni-
toring that ensure they appear at all immigration 
interviews, appointments, and hearings. The ele-
ments of the secure alternatives to detention pro-
grams are— 
(A) group presentations and individual 
screening; 
(B) provision of services to aliens released; 
and 
(C) on-going assistance, supervision, and 
monitoring. 
(2) VOLUNTARY
PARTICIPATION.—An alien’s 
participation in the program is voluntary and shall 
not confer any rights or benefits to the alien under 
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 
et seq.). 
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(3) PROGRAM
DEVELOPMENT.—The program 
shall be developed in accordance with the following 
guidelines: 
(A) The Secretary of Homeland Security 
shall design the program in consultation with 
nongovernmental organizations and academic 
experts in both the immigration and the crimi-
nal justice fields. 
(B) All aliens in the custody of the Sec-
retary of Homeland Security deemed eligible for 
secure alternatives to detention programs shall 
be released in the least restrictive setting need-
ed to ensure appearance at all immigration 
interviews, appointments and hearings. The 
programs shall utilize a continuum of methods, 
including releasing the alien to an individual or 
organizational sponsor, a supervised group 
home, or a supervised, non-penal community 
setting. 
(C) Nongovernmental organizations and 
State and local social service agencies that serve 
immigrants shall be contracted to conduct 
group and individual screening and provide 
services to program participants. 
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•HRES 481 EH 
recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an 
amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the 
Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 
of rule XVIII. Amendments 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. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 2641 
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.
(D) The Secretary of Homeland Security 
shall ensure that each alien participates in a 
legal presentation provided through the legal 
orientation presentation program administered 
by the Executive Office for Immigration Re-
view. 
(c) PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.— 
Within 72 hours of detaining an alien, the Secretary of 
Homeland Security shall screen the alien to determine if 
he or she falls into the following designated groups. Any 
alien described in the following designated groups who 
meets the criteria set forth under section 236(b) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended by this Act, 
shall be released on parole, a reasonable bond, or the 
alien’s own recognizance subject to the requirements of 
such section 236(b): 
(1) Aliens who have serious medical or mental 
health needs or a disability. 
(2) Pregnant or nursing women. 
(3) Aliens who are being detained with one or 
more of their children. 
(4) Aliens who provide financial, physical, and 
other direct support to their minor children, parents, 
or other dependents. 
(5) Aliens who are over the age of 65. 
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HRES 481 RH 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other pur-
poses. The first reading 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 ranking minority 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 provisions 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 rec-
ognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an 
amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of 
the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in 
clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments 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 instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 
2641 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the op-
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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. 76 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 481 
[Report No. 110–190] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2641) 
making appropriations for energy and water de-
velopment and related agencies for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2008, and for other pur-
poses. 
JUNE 13 (legislative day, JUNE 12), 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1171 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize the Homeless Veterans 
Reintegration Program for fiscal years 2010 through 2014. 
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 amend title 38, United States Code, to reauthorize the 
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program for fiscal 
years 2010 through 2014. 
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 ‘‘Homeless Veterans Re-
integration Program Reauthorization Act of 2009’’. 
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SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR 
HOMELESS VETERANS REINTEGRATION PRO-
GRAM. 
Section 2021(e)(1)(F) of title 38, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ‘‘2009’’ and inserting 
‘‘2014’’. 
Æ 
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(6) Children (as defined at section 101(c)(1) of 
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1101(c)(1))). 
(7) Victims of abuse, violence, crime or traf-
ficking. 
(8) Asylum seekers and torture survivors who 
have demonstrated a credible fear of persecution or 
a reasonable fear of torture. 
(9) Other groups designated in regulations or 
guidance promulgated after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act by the Secretary of Homeland Se-
curity. 
(10) Individuals who have a nonfrivolous claim 
to United States citizenship or aliens who are eligi-
ble for relief under a provision of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act. 
(d) OPTIONS REGARDING DETENTION DECISIONS 
FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND PLACEMENT IN AL-
TERNATIVES TO DETENTION.—Section 236 of the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), 
by striking ‘‘(c)’’ and inserting ‘‘(d)’’; 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
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123 
† HR 1256 EAS 
any product of a small tobacco product manufacturer 
since the last testing and reporting required under 
this section, the Secretary shall require that any sub-
sequent or additional testing and reporting be con-
ducted in accordance with the same timeframe appli-
cable to manufacturers that are not small tobacco 
product manufacturers. 
‘‘(4) JOINT LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES.— 
The Secretary shall allow any 2 or more small to-
bacco product manufacturers to join together to pur-
chase laboratory testing services required by this sec-
tion on a group basis in order to ensure that such 
manufacturers receive access to, and fair pricing of, 
such testing services. 
‘‘(e) EXTENSIONS FOR LIMITED LABORATORY CAPAC-
ITY.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The regulations promulgated 
under subsection (a) shall provide that a small to-
bacco product manufacturer shall not be considered to 
be in violation of this section before the deadline ap-
plicable under paragraphs (3) and (4), if— 
‘‘(A) the tobacco products of such manufac-
turer are in compliance with all other require-
ments of this chapter; and
•HRES 482 EH 
forward together to build a better future for the people 
that we represent’’; 
Whereas former British Prime Minister Tony Blair declared 
that ‘‘[T]oday marks not just the completion of the tran-
sition from conflict to peace, but also gives the most visi-
ble expression to the fundamental principle on which the 
peace process has been based. The acceptance that the 
future of Northern Ireland can only be governed success-
fully by both communities working together, equal before 
the law, equal in the mutual respect shown by all and 
equally committed both to sharing power and to securing 
peace. That is the only basis upon which true democracy 
can function and by which normal politics can at last 
after decades of violence and suffering come to this beau-
tiful but troubled land.’’; 
Whereas the Taoiseach of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, declared 
that ‘‘[O]n this day, we mark the historic beginning of 
a new era for Northern Ireland. An era founded on peace 
and partnership. An era of new politics and new reali-
ties.’’; 
Whereas both communities have worked together in a spirit 
of cooperation and mutual respect to solve the problems 
of concern to all the people of Northern Ireland, includ-
ing the decision by all the major political parties to join 
the Northern Ireland Police Board and support the Po-
lice Service of Northern Ireland; and 
Whereas President George W. Bush, like his predecessor 
President William J. Clinton, has worked tirelessly to 
bring the parties in Northern Ireland together in support 
of fulfilling the promises of the Good Friday Agreement: 
Now, therefore, be it
•HRES 482 EH 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that— 
(1) the United States stands strongly in support of 
the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland; 
(2) political leaders of Northern Ireland, former 
Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern 
should be commended for acting in the best interest of 
the people of Northern Ireland by forming the new 
power-sharing government; 
(3) May 8, 2007, will be remembered as an historic 
day and an important milestone in cementing peace and 
unity for Northern Ireland and a shining example for 
nations around the world plagued by internal conflict 
and violence; and 
(4) the United States stands ready to support this 
new government and to work with the people of North-
ern Ireland as they strive for lasting peace for the people 
of Northern Ireland. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 483 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 10, 2007. 
Whereas Big Bend National Park is a scenic treasure of 
southwest Texas encompassing more than 800,000 acres; 
Whereas Big Bend National Park manages nearly one quar-
ter of the approximately 1000 mile stretch of the Rio 
Grande River that also serves as the boundary between 
the United States and Mexico; 
Whereas along the boundary of the park, the flow of the Rio 
Grand River shifts from a southeasterly direction to the 
northeast, forming the bend after which the park is 
named; 
Whereas Big Bend National Park is unique because it covers 
a variety of different ecosystems ranging from the 
Chihuahuan Desert to the Chisos Mountains; 
Whereas Native people inhabited the area for thousands of 
years; 
Whereas many people have traversed the Big Bend region in 
the past 150 years, including Spanish explorers, Coman-
che Indians, Mexican settlers, and American ranchers; 
Whereas in 1933 the Texas Legislature, led by Everett 
Ewing Townsend, established the Texas Canyons State 
Park;
•HRES 483 EH 
Whereas later that year the park was expanded and renamed 
Big Bend State Park; 
Whereas Townsend later became known as the Father of Big 
Bend National Park; 
Whereas between 1934 and 1942 the Civilian Conservation 
Corps worked diligently to make the park suitable for 
visitors; and 
Whereas 63 years ago Big Bend National Park, ‘‘Texas’ Gift 
to the Nation’’, was officially established on June 12, 
1944: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 63rd anniversary of the founding 
of Big Bend National Park; and 
(2) honors the National Park Service for their serv-
ice to the Big Bend region and Big Bend National Park. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 483 
Recognizing the 63rd Anniversary of Big Bend National Park, established 
on June 12, 1944. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 12, 2007 
Mr. RODRIGUEZ submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 63rd Anniversary of Big Bend National 
Park, established on June 12, 1944. 
Whereas Big Bend National Park is a scenic treasure of 
southwest Texas encompassing more than 800,000 acres; 
Whereas Big Bend National Park manages nearly one quar-
ter of the approximately 1000 mile stretch of the Rio 
Grande River that also serves as the boundary between 
the United States and Mexico; 
Whereas along the boundary of the park, the flow of the Rio 
Grand River shifts from a southeasterly direction to the 
northeast, forming the bend after which the park is 
named; 
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•HRES 483 IH 
Whereas Big Bend National Park is unique because it covers 
a variety of different ecosystems ranging from the 
Chihuahuan Desert to the Chisos Mountains; 
Whereas Native people inhabited the area for thousands of 
years; 
Whereas many people have traversed the Big Bend region in 
the past 150 years, including Spanish explorers, Coman-
che Indians, Mexican settlers, and American ranchers; 
Whereas in 1933 the Texas Legislature, led by Everett 
Ewing Townsend, established the Texas Canyons State 
Park; 
Whereas later that year the park was expanded and renamed 
Big Bend State Park; 
Whereas Townsend later became known as the Father of Big 
Bend National Park; 
Whereas between 1934 and 1942 the Civilian Conservation 
Corps worked diligently to make the park suitable for 
visitors; and 
Whereas 63 years ago Big Bend National Park, ‘‘Texas’ Gift 
to the Nation’’, was officially established on June 12, 
1944: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 63rd anniversary of the 
founding of Big Bend National Park; and 
(2) honors the National Park Service for their 
service to the Big Bend region and Big Bend Na-
tional Park. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 485 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 18, 2007. 
Whereas many citizens of the United States remember Don-
ald Jeffry Herbert as ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’ and mourn his pass-
ing; 
Whereas Don Herbert was born in Waconia, Minnesota and 
graduated from the La Crosse State Teacher’s College in 
Wisconsin in 1940 where he trained to be a science 
teacher; 
Whereas Don Herbert volunteered for the U.S. Army Air 
Corps and served our country in the Atlantic theater and 
earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal 
with three oak leaf clusters; 
Whereas Don Herbert developed the idea for science pro-
gramming culminating in ‘‘Watch Mr. Wizard’’, a live tel-
evision show produced from 1951 to 1964 and honored 
by a Peabody Award in 1954; 
Whereas the National Science Foundation and the American 
Chemical Society lauded Don Herbert and his show for 
promoting interest in science and his contributions to 
science education and has since been recognized by nu-
merous awards;
•HRES 485 EH 
Whereas an additional educational program, ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s 
World’’, inspired children from 1983 to 1990 on cable 
television; 
Whereas ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’ continued to serve as an ambassador 
for science education by authoring multiple books and 
programs, and by traveling to schools and providing 
classroom demonstrations; 
Whereas educational research indicates that young children 
make decisions about future careers at a very early age 
and are influenced greatly by positive contacts with 
science and technology; 
Whereas a strong education in science and technology is one 
of the building blocks of a productive, competitive, and 
healthy society; 
Whereas ‘‘Mr. Wizard’’ encouraged children to duplicate his 
experiments at home, driving independent inquiry into 
science with simple household equipment; 
Whereas ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s’’ dynamic and energetic science ex-
periments attracted unprecedented numbers of children 
to educational programming, even those who were disin-
terested or unmotivated in science; 
Whereas Mr. Wizard Science Clubs were started across the 
United States and had more than 100,000 children en-
rolled in 5,000 clubs by the mid-1950s; and 
Whereas Don Herbert will be remembered as a pioneer of 
commercial educational programming and instrumental in 
making science education exciting and approachable for 
millions of children across the United States: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 485 EH 
(1) expresses its appreciation for the profound pub-
lic service and educational contributions of Donald Jef-
fry Herbert; 
(2) recognizes the profound impact of higher edu-
cational institutions that train teachers; 
(3) encourages students to honor the heritage of 
Don Herbert by exploring our world through science, 
technology, engineering, and mathematics fields; and 
(4) tenders its condolences to the family of Don 
Herbert and thanks them for their strong familial sup-
port of him. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 486 
Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which 
has worked to restore America’s voice by re-teaching Americans to sing 
the national anthem. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 14, 2007 
Mr. HILL (for himself and Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem 
Project, which has worked to restore America’s voice 
by re-teaching Americans to sing the national anthem. 
Whereas a Harris Interactive Survey discovered that of men 
and women 18 years of age and older, 61 percent of 
those surveyed did not know all the lyrics of the first 
stanza of the national anthem, and of those who an-
swered the question affirmatively, 58 percent had re-
ceived at least 5 years of music education while growing 
up; 
Whereas an ABC News poll revealed that more than 1 in 3 
Americans (38 percent) do not know that the official 
name of the national anthem is ‘‘The Star-Spangled Ban-
ner’’, less than 35 percent of American teenagers can 
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name Francis Scott Key as the author of the national an-
them, and as few as 15 percent of American youth can 
sing the words to the anthem from memory; 
Whereas the national anthem, ‘‘The Star-Spangled Banner’’, 
holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the 
American people as a symbol of national unity, resolve, 
and willingness to sacrifice in order to preserve the Na-
tion’s sacred heritage of freedom; 
Whereas the National Anthem Project has inspired the Amer-
ican people to have a greater appreciation of their patri-
otic musical heritage while learning American history; 
Whereas music educators are the among the leading care-
takers of this important piece of our Nation’s heritage, 
in that many students learn the national anthem in 
music class; 
Whereas our Nation’s future is enhanced by the quality of 
the historic knowledge and awareness provided to chil-
dren of all ages through learning about the national an-
them, and that high-quality music education represents a 
worthy commitment to our children and our Nation’s fu-
ture; and 
Whereas the national anthem is the symbol of American 
ideals and freedom around the world: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of the Na-
tional Anthem Project; 
(2) commends the American citizens who have 
participated in this project; and 
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(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to learn the national anthem, ‘‘The Star-Spangled 
Banner’’, and its proud history. 
Æ 
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