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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 293 
Supporting the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 29, 2007 
Ms. SHEA-PORTER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals highlighted through National 
Volunteer Week. 
Whereas National Volunteer Week began in 1974 when Presi-
dent Nixon signed an Executive order establishing the 
week as an annual celebration of volunteering, and since 
then, every United States President has signed a procla-
mation promoting National Volunteer Week; 
Whereas National Volunteer Week will be observed during 
the week of April 15 through 21, 2007; 
Whereas the National Volunteer Week theme, ‘‘Inspire By 
Example’’, truly reflects the power volunteers have to in-
spire the people they help and to inspire others to serve; 
Whereas about 61.2 million people volunteered through or for 
an organization at least once between September 2005 
and September 2006, according to a recent survey by the 
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United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the pro-
portion of people who volunteered was 26.7 percent, more 
than a quarter of the total United States population; 
Whereas the estimated dollar value of volunteer time was 
$18.04 in 2005, according to the latest information pro-
vided by Independent Sector, a nonpartisan leadership 
forum, and the coalition estimates the value of volunteer 
time for 2005 to be $280 billion; 
Whereas volunteers have contributed to the enhancement and 
improvement of communities across the United States, 
especially with respect to the aftermath of the hurricanes 
on the Gulf Coast; and 
Whereas National Volunteer Week will continue to build 
awareness of the role that volunteers play in local, na-
tional, and international communities, and their commit-
ment and dedication to improving lives, strengthening 
communities, and fostering civic engagement through 
service and volunteering: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals highlighted 
through National Volunteer Week; 
(2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of our 
major federally funded community service and volun-
teer programs; 
(3) recognizes with gratitude the contributions 
of the millions of dedicated and caring individuals 
who have chosen to serve others through vol-
unteerism; and 
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(4) encourages all American people, of any age 
and background, to seek out opportunities to serve 
through volunteerism. 
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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1148 
AN ACT 
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct 
a program in the maritime environment for the mobile 
biometric identification of suspected individuals, includ-
ing terrorists, to enhance border security. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. MARITIME BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Home-
land Security shall conduct, in the maritime environment, 
a program for the mobile biometric identification of sus-
pected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance border 
security and for other purposes. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall ensure the 
program described in subsection (a) is coordinated with 
other biometric identification programs within the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security. 
(c) COST ANALYSIS.—Not later than 90 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committee on Appropriations and the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security of the House of Representa-
tives and the Committee on Appropriations and the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
of the Senate an analysis of the cost of expanding the De-
partment’s biometric identification capabilities for use by 
departmental maritime assets considered appropriate by 
the Secretary. The analysis may include a tiered plan for 
the deployment of the program described in subsection (a) 
that gives priority to vessels and units more likely to en-
counter individuals suspected of making unlawful border 
crossings through the maritime environment.
(d) DEFINITION.—For the purposes of this section, 
the term ‘‘biometric identification’’ means the use of fin-
gerprint and digital photography images. 
Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 
2009. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1148 
AN ACT 
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
conduct a program in the maritime environment 
for the mobile biometric identification of sus-
pected individuals, including terrorists, to en-
hance border security.
form Commercial Code, which is drawn on a finan-
cial institution. 
‘‘(2) CREDITOR.—Notwithstanding the defini-
tion of the term ‘creditor’ in section 103, the term 
‘creditor’— 
‘‘(A) means a person who makes or offers 
payday loans; and 
‘‘(B) includes— 
‘‘(i) any affiliate of a creditor that of-
fers or makes a payday loan, buys a whole 
or partial interest in a payday loan, ar-
ranges a payday loan for a third party, or 
acts as an agent for a third party in mak-
ing a payday loan, regardless of whether 
approval, acceptance, or ratification by the 
third party is necessary to create a legal 
obligation for the third party; and 
‘‘(ii) any other person or entity that is 
engaged in a transaction that is in sub-
stance a disguised payday loan or a subter-
fuge for the purpose of avoiding the re-
quirements of this section. 
‘‘(3) PAYDAY LOAN; LOAN.—The term ‘payday 
loan’ or ‘loan’ means a closed-end credit transaction, 
unsecured by any interest in the consumer’s personal 
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property and excluding any credit card transaction 
under an open end consumer credit plan, with a 
term of 91 or fewer days in which the amount fi-
nanced does not exceed $2,000 with a finance charge 
exceeding an annual percentage rate of 36 percent, 
and the consumer— 
‘‘(A) receives funds from and incurs inter-
est or a fee payable to a creditor, and contem-
poraneously with the receipt of funds, provides 
a check or other payment instrument to the 
creditor who agrees with the consumer not to 
deposit or present the check or payment instru-
ment for more than 1 day; or 
‘‘(B) receives funds from and incurs inter-
est or a fee payable to a creditor, and contem-
poraneously with the receipt of funds, author-
izes the creditor to initiate a debit or debits to 
the consumer’s deposit account (by electronic 
fund transfer or remotely created check) after 
1 or more days. 
‘‘(4) ROLLOVER.—The term ‘rollover’ means 
the extension of an outstanding loan by the payment 
of only a fee. 
‘‘(5) EXTENDED REPAYMENT PLAN.—The term 
‘extended repayment plan’ means an installment 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1148 
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a program in 
the maritime environment for the mobile biometric identification of sus-
pected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance border security. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 24, 2009 
Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. ROONEY, and Mr. BRADY of 
Pennsylvania) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security 
A BILL 
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct 
a program in the maritime environment for the mobile 
biometric identification of suspected individuals, includ-
ing terrorists, to enhance border security. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. MARITIME BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Home-
land Security shall conduct, in the maritime environment, 
a program for the mobile biometric identification of sus-
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pected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance border 
security and for other purposes. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Secretary shall ensure the 
program described in subsection (a) is coordinated with 
other biometric identification programs within the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security. 
(c) COST ANALYSIS.—Not later than 90 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
submit to the Committee on Appropriations and the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security of the House of Representa-
tives and the Committee on Appropriations and the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
of the Senate an analysis of the cost of expanding the De-
partment’s biometric identification capabilities for use by 
departmental maritime assets considered appropriate by 
the Secretary. The analysis may include a tiered plan for 
the deployment of the program described in subsection (a) 
that gives priority to vessels and units more likely to en-
counter individuals suspected of making unlawful border 
crossings through the maritime environment. 
(d) DEFINITION.—For the purposes of this section, 
the term ‘‘biometric identification’’ means the use of fin-
gerprint and digital photography images. 
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quantity of an existing tobacco additive, if the 
Secretary determines that— 
‘‘(i) such modification would be a 
minor modification of a tobacco product 
that can be sold under this Act; 
‘‘(ii) a report under this subsection is 
not necessary to ensure that permitting the 
tobacco product to be marketed would be 
appropriate for protection of the public 
health; and 
‘‘(iii) an exemption is otherwise appro-
priate. 
‘‘(B) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 15 
months after the date of enactment of the Fam-
ily Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control 
Act, the Secretary shall issue regulations to im-
plement this paragraph. 
‘‘SEC. 906. GENERAL PROVISIONS RESPECTING CONTROL 
OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Any requirement established by 
or under section 902, 903, 905, or 909 applicable to a 
tobacco product shall apply to such tobacco product until 
the applicability of the requirement to the tobacco product 
has been changed by action taken under section 907, sec-
tion 910, section 911, or subsection (d) of this section,
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Whereas the Republic of Korea has more than 1,200 armed 
services personnel deployed in Iraq, constituting the third 
largest coalition contingent in Iraq behind the United 
States and the United Kingdom; 
Whereas the Republic of Korea has more than 200 armed 
services personnel deployed in Afghanistan; and 
Whereas the Republic of Korea has pledged $460,000,000 to-
ward reconstruction and stabilization in postwar Iraq: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes 
the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea and the 
United States and expresses appreciation to the Republic of 
Korea for its contributions to international efforts to combat 
terrorism. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 295 
Recognizing the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United 
States and expressing appreciation to the Republic of Korea for its 
efforts in the global war against terrorism. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 30, 2007 
Mr. KING of New York (for himself, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. 
GILLMOR, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. 
TOWNS, and Mr. BISHOP of New York) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the strong alliance between the Republic of 
Korea and the United States and expressing appreciation 
to the Republic of Korea for its efforts in the global 
war against terrorism. 
Whereas for more than 50 years since the outbreak of the 
Korean War, a close relationship has existed between the 
United States and the Republic of Korea, which has been 
of enormous economic, cultural, and strategic advantage 
to both nations; 
Whereas President George W. Bush and President Roh Moo 
Hyun have demonstrated their mutual willingness to 
forge a deeper alliance between the United States and the 
Republic of Korea to enhance stability in East Asia; 
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Whereas the 37,000 United States troops, who are stationed 
in the Republic of Korea, serve as a testament to the en-
during strength of the 1953 U.S.–R.O.K. Mutual De-
fense Treaty; 
Whereas the foundation of the relationship between the 
United States and the Republic of Korea rests on a 
shared interest in and commitment to peace, democracy, 
and freedom on the Korean Peninsula, in Asia, and 
throughout the world; 
Whereas since February 2006, the Republic of Korea and the 
United States have been conducting negotiations to 
achieve a free trade agreement that would deepen eco-
nomic ties and boost trade and investment for both na-
tions; 
Whereas the Republic of Korea and the United States are 
both deeply committed to the Six Party Talks and have 
a mutual interest in keeping the Korean Peninsula free 
of nuclear weapons; 
Whereas the Republic of Korea has 2,300 personnel deployed 
in Iraq, constituting the third largest coalition contingent 
in Iraq behind the United States and the United King-
dom; 
Whereas the Republic of Korea has 200 troops deployed in 
Afghanistan; and 
Whereas the Republic of Korea has pledged $260,000,000 to-
ward reconstruction and stabilization in postwar Iraq: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the strong alliance between the Republic of Korea 
and the United States and expresses appreciation to the 
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Republic of Korea for its efforts in the global war against 
terrorism. 
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H. Res. 296
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 15, 2007.
Whereas the term ‘‘eosinophilic disorders’’ is a general term 
used to describe a group of diseases and disorders caused 
by the production of too many white blood cells called 
eosinophils; 
Whereas eosinophilic disorders patients suffer from their im-
mune system attacking their body’s own normal, healthy 
tissue, resulting in inflammation or swelling; 
Whereas an estimated 50,000 people are affected by 
eosinophilic disorders in the United States, many of 
whom remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed; 
Whereas inflammatory eosinophilic disorders are thought to 
be both allergic and autoimmune diseases, such that the 
body’s immune system, which normally fights infections 
and viruses, mistakes common food proteins and environ-
mental allergens as foreign; 
Whereas eosinophilic disorders cause chronic illness that sig-
nificantly impacts a person’s quality of life and ability to 
attend school and work, and dramatically alters dietary 
lifestyles; 
Whereas some eosinophilic disorders cause life-threatening 
and sometimes fatal illnesses by causing inflammation of
•HRES 296 EH 
the vital organs, such as the heart, lungs, kidney, and 
gastrointestinal tract; 
Whereas eosinophilic disorders are difficult to diagnose and 
treatment is often delayed, resulting in unnecessary suf-
fering; 
Whereas many patients with eosinophilic disorders often have 
severe long-term disabilities as well as the severe limita-
tions imposed by the disease itself; 
Whereas some eosinophilic disorder patients will suffer per-
manent irreversible organ damage as a result of delays 
in diagnosis and proper treatment; and 
Whereas the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Dis-
orders has identified the third week of May as an appro-
priate time to recognize National Eosinophil Awareness 
Week in order to educate communities across the Nation 
about eosinophilic disorders and the need for research 
funding, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Eosin-
ophil Awareness Week; and 
(2) encourages health care providers and the Amer-
ican Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders to increase
•HRES 308 IH 
Whereas Jackie Robinson served honorably in the United 
States Army from 1942–1944 as a second lieutenant; 
Whereas Major League Baseball was not the only institution 
in which Jackie Robinson sought to challenge racially dis-
criminatory barriers; 
Whereas Jackie Robinson faced court-martial charges of in-
subordination resulting from his refusal to obey an order 
to move to the back of a segregated military bus in 
Texas; 
Whereas President Ronald Reagan awarded Jackie Robinson 
the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1984; and 
Whereas Jackie Robinson was awarded the Congressional 
Gold Medal during the 108th Congress: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives remem-
bers and honors the life and achievements of Jackie Rob-
inson on the 60th anniversary of integrated Major League 
Baseball. 
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education and awareness regarding eosinophilic dis-
orders. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
#
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 296 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Eosinophil Awareness Week, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 16, 2007 
Mr. LARSON of Connecticut submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Eosinophil 
Awareness Week, and for other purposes. 
Whereas the term ‘‘eosinophilic disorders’’ is a general term 
used to describe a group of diseases and disorders caused 
by the production of too many white blood cells called 
eosinophils; 
Whereas eosinophilic disorders patients suffer from their im-
mune system attacking their body’s own normal, healthy 
tissue, resulting in inflammation or swelling; 
Whereas an estimated 50,000 people are affected by 
eosinophilic disorders in the United States, many of 
whom remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed; 
Whereas inflammatory eosinophilic disorders are thought to 
be both allergic and autoimmune diseases, such that the 
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body’s immune system, which normally fights infections 
and viruses, mistakes common food proteins and environ-
mental allergens as foreign; 
Whereas eosinophilic disorders cause chronic illness that sig-
nificantly impacts a person’s quality of life and ability to 
attend school and work, and dramatically alters dietary 
lifestyles; 
Whereas some eosinophilic disorders cause life-threatening 
and sometimes fatal illnesses by causing inflammation of 
the vital organs, such as the heart, lungs, kidney, and 
gastrointestinal tract; 
Whereas eosinophilic disorders are difficult to diagnose and 
treatment is often delayed, resulting in unnecessary suf-
fering; 
Whereas many patients with eosinophilic disorders often have 
severe long-term disabilities as well as the severe limita-
tions imposed by the disease itself; 
Whereas some eosinophilic disorder patients will suffer per-
manent irreversible organ damage as a result of delays 
in diagnosis and proper treatment; and 
Whereas the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Dis-
orders has identified the third week of May as an appro-
priate time to recognize National Eosinophil Awareness 
Week in order to educate communities across the Nation 
about eosinophilic disorders and the need for research 
funding, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Eosinophil Awareness Week; and 
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(2) encourages health care providers and the 
American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders to 
increase 
education 
and 
awareness 
regarding 
eosinophilic disorders. 
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