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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4370
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to home
health services under the Medicare Program.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 31, 1998
Mr. COBURN (for himself, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. WEYGAND, Mr. CARDIN, Mr.
BARTON of Texas, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr.
HALL
of Texas, Mr. KILPATRICK, Mr. WAMP, Mr. OLVER, Mr.
DELAHUNT, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. JEFFERSON, Ms.
STABENOW, Mr. BERRY, Mr. MOAKLEY, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. NEAL of
Massachusetts, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New
York, Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. BURR of North Carolina, Mr. MARKEY, and Mr.
MEEHAN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Com-
merce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned
A BILL
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve
access to home health services under the Medicare Program.
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 ‘‘Home Health Access
Preservation Act of 1998’’.
tion 167(a) to a non-patron or patron share-
holder with respect to any stock for any taxable
year by reason of subparagraph (A) or (B) of
paragraph (1), respectively, shall not exceed the
adjusted basis of such stock as of the close of
the taxable year of the shareholder in which
such deduction was incurred.
‘‘(B) CARRYFORWARD
OF
DISALLOWED
AMOUNT.—The amount of any deduction which
is not allowed by reason of subparagraph (A)
shall, subject to the provisions of subparagraph
(A), be treated as a deduction allowable under
section 167(a) in the succeeding taxable year.
‘‘(3) NO LIMITATION ON DEDUCTION BY SEC-
TION 42 HOUSING COOPERATIVE.—Nothing in this
section shall be construed to limit or deny a deduc-
tion for depreciation under section 167(a) by a sec-
tion 42 housing cooperative with respect to property
owned by such cooperative and occupied by the pa-
tron shareholders thereof.
‘‘(d) DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN
PAYMENTS TO THE COOPERATIVE.—No deduction shall be
allowed to the holder of non-patron or patron stock in a
section 42 housing cooperative for any amount paid or ac-
crued to such cooperative during any taxable year to the
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4371
To provide for the conveyance of the Woodland Lake Park tract in Apache-
Sitgreaves National Forest in the State of Arizona to the town of
Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 31, 1998
Mr. HAYWORTH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
A BILL
To provide for the conveyance of the Woodland Lake Park
tract in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in the State
of Arizona to the town of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LAND CONVEYANCE, WOODLAND LAKE PARK
TRACT, APACHE-SITGREAVES NATIONAL FOR-
EST, ARIZONA.
(a) CONVEYANCE REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Ag-
riculture shall convey, without consideration, to the town
of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona (in this section referred to
as the ‘‘town’’), all right, title, and interest of the United
(a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the
interests of the United States.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4372
To provide for the development of a management plan for the Woodland
Lake Park tract in Apache–Sitgreaves National Forest in the State
of Arizona reflecting the current use of the tract as a public park.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 31, 1998
Mr. HAYWORTH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
A BILL
To provide for the development of a management plan for
the Woodland Lake Park tract in Apache–Sitgreaves Na-
tional Forest in the State of Arizona reflecting the cur-
rent use of the tract as a public park.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. MANAGEMENT OF WOODLAND LAKE PARK
TRACT, 
APACHE–SITGREAVES 
NATIONAL
FOREST, ARIZONA, FOR RECREATIONAL PUR-
POSES.
(a) MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIRED.—Not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the supervisor of
Apache–Sitgreaves National Forest in the State of Ari-
zona, shall prepare a management plan for the Woodland
Lake Park tract that is designed to ensure that the tract
is managed by the Forest Service for recreational purposes
consistent with the use of the tract as a public park by
the town of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona. The forest super-
visor shall prepare the management plan in consultation
with the town of Pinetop-Lakeside.
(b) PROHIBITION ON CONVEYANCE.—The Secretary
of Agriculture may not convey any right, title, or interest
of the United States in and to the Woodland Lake Park
tract unless the conveyance of the tract—
(1) is made to the town of Pinetop-Lakeside; or
(2) is specifically authorized by a law enacted
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) DEFINITION.—The terms ‘‘Woodland Lake Park
tract’’ and ‘‘tract’’ mean the parcel of land in Apache–
Sitgreaves National Forest in the State of Arizona that
consists of approximately 583 acres and is known as the
Woodland Lake Park tract.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4373
To provide for the sale of the Woodland Lake Park tract in Apache-Sitgreaves
National Forest in the State of Arizona to the town of Pinetop-Lakeside,
Arizona.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 31, 1998
Mr. HAYWORTH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
A BILL
To provide for the sale of the Woodland Lake Park tract
in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in the State of
Arizona to the town of Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LAND CONVEYANCE, WOODLAND LAKE PARK
TRACT, 
APACHE–SITGREAVES 
NATIONAL
FOREST, ARIZONA.
(a) CONVEYANCE REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Ag-
riculture shall convey to the town of Pinetop-Lakeside, Ar-
izona (in this section referred to as the ‘‘town’’), all right,
title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel
of real property, including improvements thereon, consist-
ing of approximately 583 acres in Apache-Sitgreaves Na-
tional Forest in the State of Arizona and known as the
Woodland Lake Park tract, for the purpose of permitting
the town to use the parcel as a public park and for other
recreational purposes.
(b) CONSIDERATION.—As consideration for the con-
veyance under subsection (a), the town shall pay to the
United States an amount equal to the fair market value
of the parcel to be conveyed, determined by the Secretary
on the basis of continued use of the parcel as a public
park and for other recreational purposes rather than on
the basis of the highest value use of the parcel.
(c) DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.—The exact acreage
and legal description of the real property to be conveyed
under subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satis-
factory to the Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be
borne by the town.
(d) REVERSIONARY INTEREST.—During the five-year
period beginning on the date the Secretary makes the con-
veyance under subsection (a), if the Secretary determines
that the conveyed real property is not being used in ac-
cordance with the purpose of the conveyance specified in
such subsection, all right, title, and interest in and to the
property, including any improvements thereon, shall revert
to the United States, and the United States shall have
the right of immediate entry onto the property. Any deter-
mination of the Secretary under this subsection shall be
made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.
(e) ADDITIONAL TERMS
AND CONDITIONS.—The
Secretary may require such additional terms and condi-
tions in connection with the conveyance under subsection
(a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the
interests of the United States.
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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 226 
Calling on the President to work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and 
durable Armenian-Turkish relations for the next 100 years based upon 
the two countries’ common interests and the United States’ significant 
security interests in the region. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 28, 2015 
Mr. SESSIONS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Calling on the President to work toward equitable, construc-
tive, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations for 
the next 100 years based upon the two countries’ com-
mon interests and the United States’ significant security 
interests in the region. 
Whereas the Obama Administration has, since early 2009, 
sought to improve Armenian-Turkish relations; and 
Whereas at the start of this process, President Barack 
Obama had, on April 6, 2009, voiced the United States 
Government’s expectation that the Armenia-Turkey dia-
logue would ‘‘bear fruit very quickly’’, but recent at-
tempts to reestablish diplomatic relations have been un-
successful: Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives calls on 
the President to work toward equitable, constructive, sta-
ble, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations for the next 
100 years, based upon the two countries’ common inter-
ests and the United States’ significant security interests 
in the region. 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4374
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that health-care benefits
shall be furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans
with tobacco-related illnesses in accordance with the standards in effect
under Department of Veterans Affairs General Counsel opinions issued
before the enactment of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st
Century.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 31, 1998
Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island (for himself and Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsyl-
vania) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that
health-care benefits shall be furnished by the Department
of Veterans Affairs to veterans with tobacco-related ill-
nesses in accordance with the standards in effect under
Department of Veterans Affairs General Counsel opin-
ions issued before the enactment of the Transportation
Equity Act for the 21st Century.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. MEDICAL CARE FOR VETERANS WITH TO-
BACCO-RELATED ILLNESSES.
(a) 
HEALTH-CARE
ELIGIBILITY.—Subsection
(a)(2)(F) of section 1710 of title 38, United States Code,
is amended by inserting ‘‘or who has a tobacco-related ill-
ness,’’ after ‘‘hazard,’’.
(b) TERMS OF ELIGIBILITY.—Subsection (e)(1) of
such section is amended by adding at the end the follow-
ing:
‘‘(D) A veteran who has a tobacco-related illness (as
determined under regulations prescribed by the Secretary)
is eligible for hospital care, medical services, and nursing
home care under subsection (a)(2)(F) for that illness if,
and to the extent that, the veteran would have been eligi-
ble for such care and services under the laws and regula-
tions (including Department General Counsel opinions) in
effect before the enactment of the Transportation Equity
Act for the 21st Century.’’.
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(3) coordinate, support and conduct research
and demonstration projects to develop effective de-
velopmental and behavioral interventions and pro-
grams that foster effective advocacy, educational and
vocational training, appropriate therapies, counsel-
ing, medical and mental health, and other supportive
services, as well as models that integrate or coordi-
nate such services, aimed at the unique challenges
facing individuals with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or
Fetal Alcohol Effect and their families; and
(4) foster coordination among all Federal, State
and local agencies, and promote partnerships be-
tween research institutions and communities that
conduct or support Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and
Fetal Alcohol Effect research, programs, surveil-
lance, prevention, and interventions and otherwise
meet the general needs of populations already af-
fected or at risk of being impacted by Fetal Alcohol
Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effect.
SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.
Title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
241 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the follow-
ing:
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 228 
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2015, as a ‘‘National 
Day of Reason’’ and recognizing the importance of reason in the better-
ment of humanity. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 29, 2015 
Mr. HONDA (for himself and Ms. NORTON) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2015, 
as a ‘‘National Day of Reason’’ and recognizing the 
importance of reason in the betterment of humanity. 
Whereas the application of reason has proven to offer hope 
for human survival upon Earth, improving conditions 
within the universe, and cultivating intelligent, moral, 
and ethical interactions among people and their environ-
ments; 
Whereas those who wrote the Constitution of the United 
States, the basic document for governing the affairs of 
humankind within the United States, based it upon prin-
ciples delineated within the philosophies distinguishing 
the historical Age of Reason; 
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Whereas most citizens of the United States purport to value 
reason and its application; 
Whereas it is the duty and responsibility of every citizen to 
promote the development and application of reason; and 
Whereas May 7, 2015, would be an appropriate date to des-
ignate as a ‘‘National Day of Reason’’: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Day 
of Reason’’; and 
(2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visi-
tors to join in observing this day and focusing upon 
the employment of reason, critical thought, the sci-
entific method, and free inquiry to the resolution of 
human problems and for the welfare of human kind. 
Æ 
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114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 22 
Expressing the sense of the House that a Contract with America should 
restore American competitiveness. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 2015 
Mr. RICE of South Carolina submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the 
Committees on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Energy and Com-
merce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House that a Contract with 
America should restore American competitiveness. 
Whereas Congress should conclude a Contract with America 
to restore American competitiveness; 
Whereas a Contract with America should include a roadmap 
to move American competitiveness forward; and 
Whereas Drs. Michael Porter and Jan Rivkin have developed 
an eight-point plan to restore American competitiveness: 
Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That it is the sense of the House that a 
Contract with America should include a roadmap to re-
store American competitiveness by— 
(1) simplifying the corporate tax structure with 
lower statutory rates and no loopholes; 
(2) taxing overseas profits earned by American 
multinational companies only where they are earned; 
(3) easing the immigration of highly skilled in-
dividuals; 
(4) responsibly developing America’s shale-gas 
and oil reserves; 
(5) aggressively addressing distortions and 
abuses in the international trading system; 
(6) improving American logistics, communica-
tions, and energy infrastructure; 
(7) simplifying and streamlining Federal regu-
lation; and 
(8) creating a sustainable Federal budget, in-
cluding entitlement reform. 
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House Calendar No. 28 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 231 
[Report No. 114–98] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1732) to preserve existing rights 
and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and 
for other purposes; providing for consideration of the conference report 
to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) setting forth 
the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal 
year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 
years 2017 through 2025; and providing for consideration of the joint 
resolution (H.J. Res. 43) disapproving the action of the District of 
Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimina-
tion Amendment Act of 2014. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 29, 2015 
Mr. WOODALL, 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. 1732) to pre-
serve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to 
waters of the United States, and for other purposes; 
providing for consideration of the conference report to 
accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) 
setting forth the congressional budget for the United 
States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4377
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the membership
of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to 17.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 31, 1998
Mr. NUSSLE (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) introduced the following bill; which
was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to
the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined
by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall
within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand
the membership of the Medicare Payment Advisory Com-
mission to 17.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXPANSION OF MEMBERSHIP OF THE MEDI-
CARE PAYMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1805(c)(1) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395b–6(c)(1)), as added by sec-
tion 4022 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, is amend-
ed by striking ‘‘15’’ and inserting ‘‘17’’.
(b) INITIAL TERMS OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of staggering
the initial terms of members of the Medicare Pay-
ment 
Advisory 
Commission 
(under 
section
1805(c)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395b–6)(c)(3)),
the initial terms of the two additional members of
the Commission provided for by the amendment
under subsection (a) are as follows:
(A) One member shall be appointed for one
year.
(B) One member shall be appointed for
two years.
(2) COMMENCEMENT OF TERMS.—Such terms
shall begin on May 1, 1999.
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Union Calendar No. 466
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4377
[Report No. 105–774, Part I]
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the membership
of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to 17.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 31, 1998
Mr. NUSSLE (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) introduced the following bill; which
was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to
the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined
by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall
within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
OCTOBER 5, 1998
Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means
OCTOBER 5, 1998
Referral to the Committee on Commerce extended for a period ending not
later than October 9, 1998
OCTOBER 9, 1998
Referral to the Committee on Commerce extended for a period ending not
later than October 16, 1998
OCTOBER 16, 1998
Referral to the Committee on Commerce extended for a period ending not
later than October 20, 1998
OCTOBER 20, 1998
Additional sponsor: Mr. KASICH
OCTOBER 20, 1998
Committee on Commerce discharged; committed to the Committee of the
Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand
the membership of the Medicare Payment Advisory Com-
mission to 17.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXPANSION OF MEMBERSHIP OF THE MEDI-
CARE PAYMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1805(c)(1) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395b–6(c)(1)), as added by sec-
tion 4022 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, is amend-
ed by striking ‘‘15’’ and inserting ‘‘17’’.
(b) INITIAL TERMS OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of staggering
the initial terms of members of the Medicare Pay-
ment 
Advisory 
Commission 
(under 
section
1805(c)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395b–6(c)(3)),
the initial terms of the two additional members of
the Commission provided for by the amendment
under subsection (a) are as follows:
(A) One member shall be appointed for one
year.
(B) One member shall be appointed for
two years.
(2) COMMENCEMENT OF TERMS.—Such terms
shall begin on May 1, 1999.
Union Calendar No. 466
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4377
[Report No. 105–774, Part I]
A BILL
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to
expand the membership of the Medicare Payment
Advisory Commission to 17.
OCTOBER 20, 1998
Committee on Commerce discharged; committed to the
Committee of the Whole House on the State of the
Union and ordered to be printed
provide to each recipient of the assistance a notice describ-
ing the statement made in subsection (a) by the Congress.
Passed the House of Representatives June 18, 1997.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
By RAY STRONG,
Assistant to the Clerk.