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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1428 
Congratulating Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha 
Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, and Bridget Sloan of the United States Wom-
en’s Gymnastics team for their outstanding performances and representa-
tion of the United States during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 
Mr. BOSWELL (for himself, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. 
LOEBSACK, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. BACA, 
Mr. HARE, Mr. TERRY, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Ms. BORDALLO, 
Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MCGOVERN, 
and Mr. BRALEY of Iowa) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie 
Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, and 
Bridget Sloan of the United States Women’s Gymnastics 
team for their outstanding performances and representa-
tion of the United States during the 2008 Olympics 
in Beijing, China. 
Whereas Nastia Liukin won the gold medal and Shawn John-
son won the silver medal in Beijing for the 2008 Olym-
pics Women’s Individual All-Around; 
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•HRES 1428 IH 
Whereas Shawn Johnson won the gold medal and Nastia 
Liukin won the silver medal in Beijing for the 2008 
Olympics Women’s Balance Beam competition; 
Whereas Nastia Liukin won the silver medal in Beijing for 
the 2008 Olympics Women’s Uneven Bars competition; 
Whereas Shawn Johnson won the silver medal and Nastia 
Liukin won the bronze medal in Beijing for the 2008 
Olympics Women’s Floor Exercise; 
Whereas the members of the United States Women’s Gym-
nastics team, Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie 
Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, and 
Bridget Sloan, won the silver medal in Beijing for the 
2008 Olympics for the Women’s Team finals; and 
Whereas these young women have brought great pride and 
honor to their families, friends, communities, and the 
United States with their amazing accomplishments while 
representing our Nation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie 
Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, and 
Bridget Sloan of the United States Women’s Gymnastics 
team for their outstanding performances and representa-
tion of the United States during the 2008 Olympics in 
Beijing, China. 
Æ 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1429 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the employees 
of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels 
of Government, and the millions of emergency response providers and 
law enforcement agents nationwide should be commended for their dedi-
cated service on the Nation’s front lines in the war against acts of 
terrorism. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 
Ms. CLARKE (for herself, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. 
LANGEVIN, Ms. HARMAN, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. KING of New 
York, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. DENT, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, and Ms. LO-
RETTA SANCHEZ of California) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, 
their partners at all levels of Government, and the mil-
lions of emergency response providers and law enforce-
ment agents nationwide should be commended for their 
dedicated service on the Nation’s front lines in the war 
against acts of terrorism. 
Whereas it has been 7 years since the horrific terrorist at-
tacks against the United States and its people on Sep-
tember 11, 2001; 
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•HRES 1433 RH 
who own those resources and deserve a fair return from 
the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending 
tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facili-
tating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and 
transportation sectors, and for other purposes. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
6899) to advance the national security interests of the 
United States by reducing its dependency on oil through 
renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while 
building a bridge to the future through expanded access 
to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the rela-
tionship between the oil and gas industry and the con-
sumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return 
from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, end-
ing tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and fa-
cilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and 
transportation sectors, and for other purposes. All points 
of order against consideration of the bill are waived except 
those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The bill 
shall be considered as read. All points of order against 
provisions of the bill are waived. The previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage 
without intervening motion except: (1) three hours of de-
bate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 142 
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Kevin Dwayne Ener, a dedicated 
radio broadcaster who worked diligently to provide valuable broadcast 
services to the Acres Homes Communities in Houston, Texas. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 8, 2007 
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Kevin Dwayne 
Ener, a dedicated radio broadcaster who worked dili-
gently to provide valuable broadcast services to the Acres 
Homes Communities in Houston, Texas. 
Whereas Kevin Ener was born on March 8, 1970, in Hous-
ton, Texas, to Deborah Ener Lee and the late Carl Wes-
ley Shankle; 
Whereas Kevin Ener was one of 8 children from a large and 
loving family; 
Whereas Kevin Ener was educated at Aldine High School and 
Texas Southern University, where he acquired the skills 
to become a trained legal assistant; 
Whereas Kevin Ener’s true calling arose from his love of 
music and love of his Acres Homes community; 
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•HRES 1492 EH 
‘‘(c) SUBMISSION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY PROPOSALS.— 
Railroad carriers and railroad suppliers may submit for re-
view and approval to the Secretary such new technology de-
signed to improve safety at highway-rail grade crossings. The 
Secretary shall approve by order the new technology designed 
to improve safety at highway-rail grade crossings in accord-
ance with Federal Railroad Administration standards for the 
development and use of processor-based signal and train con-
trol systems and shall consider the effects on safety of high-
way-user interface with the new technology. 
‘‘(d) EFFECT OF SECRETARIAL APPROVAL.—If the Sec-
retary approves by order new technology to provide warning 
to highway users at a highway-rail grade crossing and such 
technology is installed at a highway-rail grade crossing in ac-
cordance with the conditions of the approval, this determina-
tion preempts any State statute or regulation concerning the 
adequacy of the technology in providing warning at the cross-
ing.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The chapter analysis 
for chapter 201, as amended by section 204 of this division, 
is further amended by inserting after the item relating to sec-
tion 20160, the following: 
‘‘20161. Fostering introduction of new technology to improve safety at highway- 
rail grade crossings.’’.
•HRES 142 IH 
Whereas Kevin Ener began his first business venture at the 
age of 13 as a mobile ‘‘DJ’’ at St. Monica’s Catholic 
Church, and Sid Ranch; 
Whereas by the age of 20, he had run several record labels, 
and by the age of 30, he owned his own record label, 
AHEM Recording; 
Whereas he produced music for many local artists, including 
Billy Cook, Phoenix, Big Mello, Hahje, Eda Massberg, 
and Nuyorka; 
Whereas his interest in music production soon led him into 
disk jockey performing, record and event promotions, 
graphic design and production, merchandising, artist 
management, and, ultimately, radio broadcasting; 
Whereas heart and soul, Kevin was a son of Acres Homes, 
and in 2005, with his long-time friend Larry Williams, 
Kevin founded a low power FM radio station whose sig-
nal originated from the living room of Kevin’s Acres 
Homes house; 
Whereas as the station found its voice and audience, he 
moved the broadcast signal up the FM dial from 89.1 to 
96.1, and moved the broadcast source to the corner of 
West Montgomery and S. Victory; 
Whereas the station was located in the heart of the commu-
nity, and soon became the heartbeat of the community; 
Whereas led by Kevin and his team of over 30 dedicated vol-
unteers, the station broadcast a wide range of music, 
public interest announcements, live-remote events, and 
interviews with local politicians, merchants, pastors, and 
artists; 
Whereas the depth and quality of the service 96.1FM deliv-
ered to the Acres Homes community is evident in the 
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•HRES 142 IH 
tone and content of awards, commendations and letters 
that Kevin and the station received from such friends as 
State Representative Sylvester Turner, City Councilman 
Jarvis Johnson, the Acres Homes Chamber of Commerce, 
and scores of Acres Homes civic organizations, churches, 
small business owners, and up-and-coming rap, hip hop, 
and gospel recording artists; 
Whereas Kevin Dwayne Ener passed away February 3, 2007; 
and 
Whereas Kevin Dwayne Ener was the devoted husband of 
Felicia Ener, and the proud father of 9 children, Brit-
tany, Brandon, William, Kevin, Lois, Dexter, Chase, Jes-
sica, and Nyah: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives com-
mends Kevin Dwayne Ener for his dedication and 
valuables service as a radio broadcaster in the Acres 
Homes Community of Houston, Texas. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 1430 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 26, 2008. 
Whereas there are approximately 73 million children in the 
United States; 
Whereas nine million children are without health insurance 
and do not receive timely or comprehensive medical at-
tention; 
Whereas three million children are reported abused or ne-
glected each year, thousands of whom are killed or se-
verely injured; 
Whereas more than 13 million children and youth live below 
the poverty level; 
Whereas millions of children and youth are unsupervised at 
the end of the school day and would benefit from partici-
pation in quality after school programs; 
Whereas millions of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers lack 
access to affordable, high-quality early care, and edu-
cation; 
Whereas safe, nurturing, and stimulating experiences in the 
first years of life promote school-readiness, future aca-
demic success, and other positive social outcomes; and 
Whereas the future success, health, prosperity, and security 
of our Nation depend on an educated, healthy, and secure
•HRES 1430 EH 
citizenry, all of which is founded in childhood: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that wise investments in children will 
lead to a better-educated citizenry and a more competi-
tive workforce in the United States; 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of the National 
Step Up For Kids Day; 
(3) recognizes that every child matters; and 
(4) encourages the citizens of the United States to 
make children, youth, and families a priority throughout 
the year. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
section 1848 for the same service performed by 
a physician’’. 
(3) PAYMENT TO EMPLOYER.—The first sen-
tence of section 1842(b)(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395u(b)(6)) is amended— 
(A) by striking ‘‘and’’ before ‘‘(H)’’; and 
(B) by inserting before ‘‘; but nothing’’ the 
following: ‘‘, and (I) in the case of certified ath-
letic trainer services, payment shall be made to 
the physician, clinic, or hospital that employs 
the athletic trainer involved’’. 
(c) INCLUSION
OF SERVICES
IN
THE THERAPY 
CAP.—Section 1833(g)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395l(g)(1)) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘and’’ before ‘‘physical ther-
apy’’; and 
(2) by inserting after ‘‘or as incident to physi-
cians’ services,’’ the following: ‘‘and certified athletic 
trainer services’’. 
(d) INCLUSION OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS AS PRACTI-
TIONERS
FOR
ASSIGNMENT
OF
CLAIMS.—Section 
1842(b)(18)(C) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395u(b)(18)(C)) 
is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 
‘‘(vii) A certified athletic trainer (as defined in 
section 1861(hhh)(1)).’’. 
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(3) administer the survey to a representative 
sample of women veterans from each Veterans Inte-
grated Service Network; and 
(4) ensure that the sample of women veterans 
surveyed is of sufficient size for the study results to 
be statistically significant and is a larger sample 
than that of the study of the Department of Vet-
erans Affairs entitled ‘‘National Survey of Women 
Veterans in Fiscal Year 2007–2008’’. 
(b) ELEMENTS OF STUDY.—In conducting the study 
required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Veterans Af-
fairs shall conduct research on the effects of the following 
on the women veterans surveyed in the study: 
(1) The perceived stigma associated with seek-
ing mental health care services. 
(2) The effect of driving distance or availability 
of other forms of transportation to the nearest med-
ical facility on access to care. 
(3) The availability of child care. 
(4) The acceptability of integrated primary 
care, women’s health clinics, or both. 
(5) The comprehension of eligibility require-
ments for, and the scope of services available under, 
hospital care and medical services. 
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•HRES 1430 IH 
Whereas more than 13 million children and youth live below 
the poverty level; 
Whereas millions of children and youth are unsupervised at 
the end of the school day and would benefit from partici-
pation in quality after school programs; 
Whereas millions of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers lack 
access to affordable, high-quality early care, and edu-
cation; 
Whereas safe, nurturing, and stimulating experiences in the 
first years of life promote school-readiness, future aca-
demic success, and other positive social outcomes; and 
Whereas the future success, health, prosperity, and security 
of our Nation depend on an educated, healthy, and secure 
citizenry, all of which is founded in childhood: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that wise investments in children 
will lead to a better-educated citizenry and a more 
competitive workforce in the United States; 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of the Na-
tional Step Up For Kids Day; 
(3) recognizes that every child matters; and 
(4) encourages the citizens of the United States 
to make children, youth, and families a priority 
throughout the year. 
Æ 
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(e) COVERAGE
OF CERTAIN PHYSICAL MEDICINE 
AND REHABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDED IN RURAL 
HEALTH CLINICS AND FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH 
CENTERS.—Section 1861(aa)(1)(B) of such Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395x(aa)(1)(B)) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘or’’ before ‘‘by a clinical social 
worker’’; and 
(2) by inserting after ‘‘subsection (hh)(1)),’’ the 
following: ‘‘by a certified athletic trainer (as defined 
in subsection (hhh)(2))’’. 
(f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply with respect to services furnished 
on or after January 1, 2010. 
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135 
(8) In the case of a package of cigarettes, the 
package shall state that smokeless tobacco has sig-
nificantly lower risks for disease and death than 
cigarettes. 
SEC. 302. DISCLOSURES ON PACKAGES OF SMOKELESS TO-
BACCO. 
(a) BACK FACE FOR REQUIRED DISCLOSURES.—For 
purposes of this section— 
(1) the principal face of a package of smokeless 
tobacco is the face that has the largest surface area 
or, for faces with identical surface areas, any of the 
faces that have the largest surface area; a package 
shall not be characterized as having more than two 
principal faces; 
(2) the front or top face shall be the principal 
face of the package; 
(3) if the front or top and back or bottom faces 
are of different sizes in terms of area, then the larg-
er face shall be the front or top face; 
(4) the back or bottom face of the package shall 
be the principal face of a package that is opposite 
the front or top face of the package; 
(5) beginning 24 months after the effective date 
of this Act, 50 percent of the back or bottom face 
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H. Res. 1433 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 16, 2008. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
6899) to advance the national security interests of the United 
States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable 
and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a 
bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil 
and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between 
the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those 
resources and deserve a fair return from the development of 
publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil 
and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the 
building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other 
purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill 
are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule 
XXI. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order 
against provisions of the bill are waived. The previous ques-
tion shall be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage 
without intervening motion except: (1) three hours of debate
•HRES 1433 EH 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources; 
and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 6899 pursuant to 
this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous 
question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the 
bill to such time as may be designated by the Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 265 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1433 
[Report No. 110–853] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6899) to advance the national 
security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on 
oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while build-
ing a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and 
natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas 
industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a 
fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending 
tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy 
efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 
Ms. SLAUGHTER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6899) to ad-
vance the national security interests of the United States 
by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable 
and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building 
a bridge to the future through expanded access to Fed-
eral oil and natural gas resources, revising the relation-
ship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers 
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•HRES 1433 RH 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural 
Resources; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 6899 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. 
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House Calendar No. 265 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1433 
[Report No. 110–853] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6899) 
to advance the national security interests of the 
United States by reducing its dependency on oil 
through renewable and clean, alternative fuel 
technologies while building a bridge to the future 
through expanded access to Federal oil and nat-
ural gas resources, revising the relationship be-
tween the oil and gas industry and the con-
sumers who own those resources and deserve a 
fair return from the development of publicly 
owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large 
oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy ef-
ficiencies in the building, housing, and transpor-
tation sectors, and for other purposes. 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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