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‘‘(b) Any voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, 
or standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting 
that has the purpose of or will have the effect of diminishing 
the ability of any citizens of the United States on account 
of race or color, or in contravention of the guarantees set 
forth in section 4(f)(2), to elect their preferred candidates 
of choice denies or abridges the right to vote within the 
meaning of subsection (a) of this section. 
‘‘(c) The term ‘purpose’ in subsections (a) and (b) of 
this section shall include any discriminatory purpose. 
‘‘(d) The purpose of subsection (b) of this section is 
to protect the ability of such citizens to elect their preferred 
candidates of choice.’’. 
SEC. 6. EXPERT FEES AND OTHER REASONABLE COSTS OF 
LITIGATION. 
Section 14(e) of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 
U.S.C. 1973l(e)) is amended by inserting ‘‘, reasonable ex-
pert fees, and other reasonable litigation expenses’’ after 
‘‘reasonable attorney’s fee’’. 
SEC. 7. EXTENSION OF BILINGUAL ELECTION REQUIRE-
MENTS. 
Section 203(b)(1) of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 
U.S.C. 1973aa–1a(b)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘2007’’ 
and inserting ‘‘2032’’. 
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SEC. 8. USE OF AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY CENSUS 
DATA. 
Section 203(b)(2)(A) of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 
(42 U.S.C. 1973aa–1a(b)(2)(A)) is amended by striking 
‘‘census data’’ and inserting ‘‘the 2010 American Commu-
nity Survey census data and subsequent American Commu-
nity Survey data in 5-year increments, or comparable cen-
sus data’’. 
SEC. 9. STUDY AND REPORT. 
The Comptroller General shall study the implementa-
tion, effectiveness, and efficiency of the current section 203 
of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and alternatives to the 
current implementation consistent with that section. The 
Comptroller General shall report the results of that study 
to Congress not later than 1 year after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act. 
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Union Calendar No. 265 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 9 
[Report No. 109–478] 
A BILL 
To amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 
MAY 22, 2006 
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, 
and ordered to be printed 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5942 
To ensure the continued and future availability of lifesaving trauma health 
care in the United States and to prevent further trauma center closures 
and downgrades by assisting trauma centers with uncompensated care 
costs, core mission services, emergency needs, and information tech-
nology. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 1, 2008 
Mr. TOWNS (for himself, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. WAXMAN, and Mrs. BLACKBURN) 
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To ensure the continued and future availability of lifesaving 
trauma health care in the United States and to prevent 
further trauma center closures and downgrades by assist-
ing trauma centers with uncompensated care costs, core 
mission services, emergency needs, and information tech-
nology. 
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 ‘‘National Trauma Cen-
ter Stabilization Act of 2008’’. 
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H. Res. 1002
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 14, 2006.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order 
to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6061) to establish 
operational control over the international land and maritime 
borders of the United States. The amendment printed in the 
report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolu-
tion shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, 
shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be 
considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final pas-
sage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of de-
bate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Homeland Se-
curity; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions. 
Attest:
Clerk.
397 
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years. Such term may be extended by the Sec-
retary of the Interior for periods of 10 years. 
(8) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Secretary of 
the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of 
Energy, shall submit a report to Congress on the 
findings of the pilot program— 
(A) not later than 3 years after the instal-
lation of the first facility pursuant to this sec-
tion; and 
(B) 10 years after the installation of the 
first facility pursuant to this section. 
(c) BUY AMERICAN ACT.—Beginning 3 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act, any equipment used 
on lands included within a strategic solar reserve site must 
be American-made, as that term is used in the Buy Amer-
ican Act (41 U.S.C. 10a et seq.). 
(d) SUNSET.—Except as provided in subsection 
(b)(7), the authorities contained in this section shall expire 
10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 7305. OTEC REGULATIONS. 
The Administrator of the National Oceanic and At-
mospheric Administration shall, within two years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, issue regulations necessary 
to implement the Administrator’s authority to license off-
shore thermal energy conversion facilities under the Ocean 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 227 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1002 
[Report No. 109–653] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6061) to establish operational 
control over the international land and maritime borders of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 
Mr. SESSIONS, 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. 6061) to estab-
lish operational control over the international land and 
maritime borders of the United States. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6061) to 
establish operational control over the international land 
and maritime borders of the United States. The amend-
ment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules ac-
companying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. 
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The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, 
as amended, to final passage without intervening motion 
except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of 
the Committee on Homeland Security; and (2) one motion 
to recommit with or without instructions. 
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House Calendar No. 227 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1002 
[Report No. 109–653] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6061) 
to establish operational control over the inter-
national land and maritime borders of the United 
States. 
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 1003
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 14, 2006.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution, House 
Resolution 1000, amended by the amendment in the nature 
of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Rules now 
printed in the resolution, is hereby adopted. 
Attest:
Clerk.
I
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2144
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research, monitoring, man-
agement, treatment, and outreach activities relating to sudden oak death
syndrome and to establish a Sudden Oak Death Syndrome Advisory
Committee.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 12, 2001
Ms. WOOLSEY (for herself, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. LANTOS, Mr.
HONDA, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. LEE, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. STARK,
Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. FARR of California, Ms.
LOFGREN, and Ms. ESHOO) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Agriculture
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research,
monitoring, management, treatment, and outreach activi-
ties relating to sudden oak death syndrome and to estab-
lish a Sudden Oak Death Syndrome Advisory Committee.
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 ‘‘Sudden Oak Death
Syndrome Control Act of 2001’’.
IV 
House Calendar No. 228 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1003 
[Report No. 109–654] 
Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 1000) providing for 
earmarking reform in the House of Representatives. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 
Mr. DREIER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 1000) 
providing for earmarking reform in the House of Rep-
resentatives. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution, 
House Resolution 1000, amended by the amendment in 
the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee 
on Rules now printed in the resolution, is hereby adopted. 
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House Calendar No. 228 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1003 
[Report No. 109–654] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. 
Res. 1000) providing for earmarking reform in 
the House of Representatives. 
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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407 
section and govern the timely submission, review, clear-
ance, and disclaimer requirements for articles. 
‘‘(c) TIMING OF SUBMISSION FOR REVIEW.—If an of-
ficer or employee, including a Staff Fellow and a con-
tractor who performs staff work, of the Food and Drug 
Administration is directed by the policies established 
under subsection (b) to submit an article to the supervisor 
of such officer or employee, or to some other official of 
the Food and Drug Administration, for review and clear-
ance before such officer or employee may seek to publish 
or present such an article at a conference, such officer 
or employee shall submit such article for such review and 
clearance not less than 30 days before submitting the arti-
cle for publication or presentation. 
‘‘(d) TIMING FOR REVIEW AND CLEARANCE.—The 
supervisor or other reviewing official shall review such ar-
ticle and provide written clearance, or written clearance 
on the condition of specified changes being made, to such 
officer or employee not later than 30 days after such offi-
cer or employee submitted such article for review. 
‘‘(e) NON-TIMELY REVIEW.—If, 31 days after such 
submission under subsection (c), the supervisor or other 
reviewing official has not cleared or has not reviewed such 
article and provided written clearance, such officer or em-
ployee may consider such article not to have been cleared
H. Res. 621
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
December 16, 2005.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for further consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 4437) to amend the Immigration and 
Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration 
laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. No 
further general debate shall be in order, and remaining pro-
ceedings under House Resolution 610 shall be considered as 
subsumed by this resolution. Notwithstanding clause 11 of 
rule XVIII, no further amendment to the bill, as amended, 
shall be in order except those printed in the report of the 
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each fur-
ther 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
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1005 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should 
be established a National ‘‘Rural America Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 
Ms. HERSETH (for herself, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. HOYER, Mr. 
CLYBURN, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Ms. 
DELAURO, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. BOSWELL, 
Mr. TANNER, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. BERRY, Mr. ROSS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. 
LEWIS of Georgia, and Ms. WOOLSEY) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
there should be established a National ‘‘Rural America 
Month’’. 
Whereas more than 55,000,000 people live in rural areas of 
the country; 
Whereas rural areas make up 80 percent of the United States 
landscape; 
Whereas our rural communities are diverse, dynamic engines 
for growth in America; 
Whereas the contribution of rural Americans to the national 
economy is invaluable; 
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Whereas rural America’s natural renewable resources can 
help our Nation break its dangerous reliance on foreign 
oil; 
Whereas rural America’s farmers and ranchers feed families 
across the country and around the globe while being 
stewards of our land and natural resources; 
Whereas rural Americans look to their local police officers, 
firefighters, EMTs, and National Guard to keep them 
safe in times of national emergencies; 
Whereas the highest concentrations of veterans are found in 
rural counties; 
Whereas rural Americans deserve access to affordable health 
care; 
Whereas rural Americans deserve the finest education we can 
offer; 
Whereas rural America is a key part of our growing informa-
tion highway; 
Whereas ‘‘September’’ would be an appropriate month to es-
tablish a ‘‘Rural America Month’’; and 
Whereas Americans in rural areas reflect values that make 
America great—community, service, hard work, family, 
and responsibility—their contributions should be recog-
nized and commended: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) ‘‘Rural America Month’’ be established; 
(2) the President should issue a proclamation 
designating ‘‘Rural America Month’’; and 
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(3) the people of the United States should ob-
serve ‘‘Rural America Month’’ with appropriate cere-
monies and activities. 
Æ 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 232
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken 
while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 26, 2005
Mr. NEY (for himself and Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Admin-
istration 
APRIL 26, 2005
The Committee on House Administration discharged; considered and agreed 
to 
RESOLUTION 
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representa-
tives to be taken while the House is in actual session 
on a date designated by the Speaker.
Resolved, That on such date as the Speaker of the 
House of Representatives may designate, official photo-
graphs of the House may be taken while the House is in 
actual session. Payment for the costs associated with tak-
ing, preparing, and distributing such photographs may be
•HRES 232 IH 
made from the applicable accounts of the House of Rep-
resentatives.
Æ
•HRES 621 EH 
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 further amendments 
are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for 
amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as 
amended, to the House with such further amendments as 
may have been adopted. The previous question shall be con-
sidered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to 
final passage without intervening motion except one motion 
to recommit with or without instructions. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1006 
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fast-
ing and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States 
and throughout the world for their faith. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. ROTHMAN, Ms. 
JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. HONDA, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. 
HOLT, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. LANTOS, Ms. LEE, Mr. SERRANO, and Mr. CON-
YERS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic 
holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and com-
mending Muslims in the United States and throughout 
the world for their faith. 
Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on 
September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence 
have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of 
African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly 
members of the Islamic faith; 
Whereas on September 14, 2001, the House of Representa-
tives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry 
and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, 
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and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the ter-
rorist attacks in New York, New York, and Washington, 
D.C.; 
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 
1,500,000,000 Muslims worldwide; 
Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual 
renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of 
the Muslim calendar year; and 
Whereas the observance of the Islamic holy month of Rama-
dan commences at dusk on September 24, 2006, and con-
tinues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) during this time of conflict, in order to 
demonstrate solidarity with and support for mem-
bers of the community of Islam in the United States 
and throughout the world, the House of Representa-
tives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great 
religions of the world; and 
(2) in observance of and out of respect for the 
commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month 
of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Rep-
resentatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and 
expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the 
United States and throughout the world on this sig-
nificant occasion. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 233
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 4, 2005.
Whereas on May 7, 1945, at General Dwight Eisenhower’s
headquarters in Reims, France, a representative of the
German High command signed the document of sur-
render, unconditionally surrendering all air, land and sea
forces to the Allies on May 8, ending the war in Europe;
Whereas Western Europe and the United States have tradi-
tionally celebrated May 8 as the day of the Allied ‘‘Vic-
tory in Europe’’ over Germany, or ‘‘V–E Day’’;
Whereas May 8, 2005, marks the 60th anniversary of V–E
Day;
Whereas V–E Day was a day for which millions had worked
and fought and prayed and died during that terrible war;
Whereas this day marked the end of six years of misery, suf-
fering, courage, and endurance across the world;
Whereas the United States Armed Forces fought with their
Allies to free occupied nations and their victory in Eu-
rope represented the triumph of good over unspeakable
evil, and the promise of a peaceful future for a Europe
ravaged by the bloodiest war in its history;
Whereas V–E Day marked the culmination of the efforts of
many different nations in the Allied forces who were
united by the common quest for peace and justice and
•HRES 233 EH
who fought valiantly to liberate occupied countries and to
prevent Hitler’s onslaught;
Whereas the more than 4,000,000 members of the United
States Armed Forces deployed in Europe, the largest
United States military force ever committed to any the-
ater of operation, were joined by millions of members of
the armed forces of other Allied nations, and together
provided the essential strength and made innumerable
sacrifices to end the war in Europe;
Whereas almost 200,000 members of the United States
Armed Forces gave their lives in battle and hundreds of
thousands were wounded in the European theater during
World War II;
Whereas European countries have erected many monuments
and plaques commemorating their liberation by the
United States and its Allies during World War II;
Whereas the 60th anniversary of V–E Day in 2005 will be
marked by many commemorative events by citizens of the
United States and many other nations; and
Whereas the courage and sacrifice of the members of the
United States Armed Forces and of many other nations
who served with distinction to save the world from tyr-
anny and aggression should always be remembered: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes
the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe,
joins with a grateful Nation in expressing respect and appre-
ciation to the men and women who served in the European
theater during World War II, and remembers and pays trib-
•HRES 233 EH
ute to those Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice and
gave their life for their country.
Attest:
Clerk.