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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3670
To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act
through fiscal year 1998, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 18, 1996
Mr. SCHAEFER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 com-
mittee concerned
A BILL
To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act through fiscal year 1998, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT
AMENDMENTS.
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amend-
ed—
(1) by amending section 166 (42 U.S.C. 6246)
to read as follows:
‘‘AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
‘‘SEC. 166. There are authorized to be appropriated
for fiscal years 1996 through 1998 such sums as may be
necessary to implement this part.’’;
(2) in section 181 (42 U.S.C. 6251) by striking
‘‘June 30, 1996’’ both places it appears and insert-
ing in lieu thereof ‘‘September 30, 1998’’; and
(3) by adding at the end of section 256(h) (42
U.S.C. 6276(h)) ‘‘There are authorized to be appro-
priated for fiscal years 1996 through 1998 such
sums as may be necessary to carry out this part.’’;
and
(4) in section 281 (42 U.S.C. 6285) by striking
‘‘June 30, 1996’’ both places it appears and insert-
ing in lieu thereof ‘‘September 30, 1998’’.
SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON SALE OF STRATEGIC PETROLEUM
RESERVES.
(a) AMENDMENT TO HOUSE RULES.—Clause 5 of
Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives
of the One Hundred Fourth Congress is amended by add-
ing the following new paragraph at the end:
‘‘(e) No bill or joint resolution, amendment, or con-
ference report authorizing a sale from the Strategic Petro-
leum Reserve other than as provided in section 161(d)(1),
(g)(1), and (h)(1) of the Energy Policy and Conservation
Act (42 U.S.C. 6241) shall be considered as passed or
agreed to unless so determined by a vote of not less than
three-fifths of the Members voting.’’.
(b) EXERCISE
OF CONGRESSIONAL RULEMAKING
POWER.—This section is enacted by Congress—
(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of
the House of Representatives and as such paragraph
(e) of clause 5 of Rule XXI of the Rules of the
House of Representatives of the One Hundred
Fourth Congress shall be considered a part of the
rules of the House of Representatives and such rules
shall supersede other rules only to the extent that
they are inconsistent therewith; and
(2) with full recognition of the constitutional
right of the House of Representatives to change
such rules at any time in the same manner and to
the same extent as in the case of any other rule of
such House.
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 20 
Providing that the House of Representatives is committed to restoring Amer-
ica’s financial foundation by achieving a Federal spending target of 
20 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and a Federal revenue 
target of 20 percent of GDP by the end of calendar year 2020. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 4, 2013 
Mr. RIGELL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Ways 
and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, 
in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris-
diction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Providing that the House of Representatives is committed 
to restoring America’s financial foundation by achieving 
a Federal spending target of 20 percent of gross domes-
tic product (GDP) and a Federal revenue target of 20 
percent of GDP by the end of calendar year 2020. 
Whereas the rate of growth in Federal spending over the past 
decade is 64 percent and the rate of growth in Federal 
revenues for the same period is 37 percent, a difference 
of 27 percentage points; 
Whereas the 30-year level of Federal spending averages 21.1 
percent of GDP; 
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•HRES 20 IH 
Whereas under the current Administration’s plan, Federal 
spending will exceed 22.8 percent of GDP by 2022; 
Whereas the 30-year level of Federal revenues averages 17.7 
percent of GDP; 
Whereas the national debt exceeds $16 trillion dollars and, 
according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Of-
fice, is expected to reach $20 trillion by 2022; 
Whereas absent any change in policy, entitlement spending 
will consume all Federal revenues by 2049, according to 
the Congressional Budget Office; 
Whereas unfunded liabilities in Medicare are currently $37 
trillion dollars, according to the Government Account-
ability Office; 
Whereas 10,000 Americans become eligible for Medicare 
every day; 
Whereas we have a deep obligation to ensure that Medicare, 
TRICARE, and Social Security continue; 
Whereas it is a breach of duty for one generation of Ameri-
cans to leave the next generation with structural deficits 
and debt so large that the financial foundation of the Re-
public is imperiled; and 
Whereas to meet our obligation to the next generation of 
Americans, Federal spending (measured as a percentage 
of GDP) must decrease, and revenues (measured as a 
percentage of GDP) must, to a lesser degree and prin-
cipally through growth, increase: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives is com-
mitted to the pursuit of policies that achieve a Federal 
spending target of 20 percent of GDP and a Federal rev-
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(b) DISAPPROVAL
OF ENROLLMENT
IN CERTAIN
COURSES.—Section 3680A is amended by adding after
subsection (d) the following new subsections:
‘‘(e) The Secretary shall not approve the enrollment
of an eligible veteran in a course not leading to a standard
college degree offered by a proprietary profit or propri-
etary nonprofit educational institution when—
‘‘(1) the educational institution has been oper-
ating for less than two years;
‘‘(2) the course is offered at a branch of the
educational institution and the branch has been op-
erating for less than two years; or
‘‘(3) following either a change in ownership or
a complete move outside its original general locality
the educational institution does not retain substan-
tially the same faculty, student body, and courses, as
determined in accordance with regulations the Sec-
retary shall prescribe, as before the change in owner-
ship or the move outside the general locality.
‘‘(f) The Secretary shall not approve the enrollment
of an eligible veteran in a course as a part of a program
of education offered by an educational institution when the
course is provided under contract by another educational
institution or entity and—
IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 210 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative 
postage stamp should be issued in remembrance of the victims and 
in honor of the veterans of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon, 
from 1982 to 1984. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 9, 2013 
Mr. JONES submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in 
remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans 
of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon, from 
1982 to 1984. 
Whereas on the morning of October 23, 1983, at approxi-
mately 6:20 a.m., a truck packed with explosives broke 
security and detonated outside of the United States Ma-
rine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon; 
Whereas 241 United States Military personnel were killed in 
the blast; 
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Whereas a total of 273 members of the Armed Services from 
36 States across the United States were killed while serv-
ing in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; 
Whereas the servicemen were part of a multinational peace-
keeping force; 
Whereas the honor and sacrifice of the victims and veterans 
will never be forgotten; 
Whereas remembering those who lost their lives and those 
who served in Beirut would enhance public awareness of 
the roots of the war on terror and strengthen public re-
solve to rid the world of evil; 
Whereas October 23, 2008 will mark the 25th anniversary of 
the Beirut bombing; and 
Whereas the Nation should celebrate the peace in the Amer-
ican spirit that was embodied in the mission of these fall-
en heroes: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the United States Postal Service should 
issue a commemorative postage stamp in remem-
brance of the victims and in honor of the veterans 
of the Beirut peacekeeping mission; and 
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 
should recommend to the Postmaster General that 
such a stamp be issued. 
Æ 
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I
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3672
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to repeal the provisions
for the certification of drugs containing insulin and antibiotics.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 18, 1996
Mr. WAXMAN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce
A BILL
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
repeal the provisions for the certification of drugs con-
taining insulin and antibiotics.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REPEAL OF CERTIFICATION OF DRUGS CON-
TAINING INSULIN.
Section 506 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (21 U.S.C 356) is repealed.
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF CERTIFICATION OF ANTIBIOTICS.
Section 507 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (21 U.S.C. 357) is repealed.
SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.
Section 505 (21 U.S.C. 355) is amended by adding
at the end the following:
‘‘(n)(1) On and after the date of the enactment of
this subsection, antibiotic drugs shall be considered new
drugs subject to this section. Except as provided in para-
graph (2), an antibiotic drug certified pursuant to section
507 before such date of enactment or exempted from cer-
tification pursuant to such section before such date of en-
actment shall be considered a new drug for which an appli-
cation has been filed pursuant to subsection (b) and ap-
proved for safety and effectiveness pursuant to subsection
(c) or, in the case of an abbreviated application under sec-
tion 507, shall be considered a new drug for which an ap-
plication has been filed and approved pursuant to sub-
section (j).
‘‘(2) Subsection (c)(3)(D) or (j)(4)D) shall not apply
to an antibiotic drug certified or exempted from certifi-
cation pursuant to section 507 before the date of the en-
actment of this subsection. Subsection (c)(3)(D) or
(j)(4)(D) shall apply to such antibiotic drug if, subsequent
to the date of the enactment of this subsection, the condi-
tions of approval of such drug are changed.’’.
Æ
Stat. 4659) is amended by striking out ‘‘Not later than
18 months after such date’’ and inserting in lieu thereof
‘‘Not later than December 31, 1996’’.
(b) FUNDING.—From amounts appropriated to the
Department of Veterans Affairs for each of fiscal years
1996 and fiscal year 1997 for the payment of compensa-
tion and pension, the amount of $75,000 is hereby made
available for the activities of the Veterans’ Claims Adju-
dication Commission under title IV of the Veterans’ Bene-
fits Improvements Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–446; 108
Stat. 4659).
TITLE 
II—EDUCATION 
AND
OTHER READJUSTMENT BEN-
EFITS
SEC. 201. PERIOD OF OPERATION FOR APPROVAL.
(a) IN GENERAL.—(1) Chapter 36 is amended—
(A) by striking out section 3689; and
(B) by striking out the item relating to section
3689 in the table of sections at the beginning of
chapter 36.
(2) Subparagraph (C) of section 3680A(d)(2) is
amended by striking out ‘‘3689(b)(6)’’ and inserting in
lieu thereof ‘‘3680A(g)’’.
•HRES 212 IH 
among older people is higher than for any other age 
group; 
Whereas 1 in 4 Latin American adolescents report seriously 
contemplating suicide, a rate higher than any other de-
mographic; 
Whereas Native Americans currently rank as the top eth-
nicity for suicide rates nationwide; 
Whereas studies report that people with serious mental illness 
die, on average, 25 years earlier than the general popu-
lation; 
Whereas untreated schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other 
psychotic illnesses, especially in persons with a substance 
abuse disorder or a history of violence, may result in in-
creased violent behavior and those who do not receive 
treatment are 15 times more likely to commit a violent 
act than those who are receiving treatment; 
Whereas lack of awareness of one’s mental illness affects ap-
proximately 50 percent of individuals with schizophrenia 
and 40 percent of individuals with bipolar disorder; 
Whereas the delay between a first episode of psychosis and 
onset of treatment is an average of 110 weeks; 
Whereas medication and psychosocial therapies have proven 
effective in treating mental illness; and 
Whereas it would be appropriate to observe May 2013 as 
Mental Health Month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of Mental Health 
Month in order to place emphasis on scientific facts 
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and findings regarding mental health and to remove 
the stigma associated with mental illness; 
(2) recognizes that mental well-being is equally 
as important as physical well-being for citizens, com-
munities, businesses, and the economy in the United 
States; 
(3) applauds the coalescing of national and 
community organizations in working to promote 
public awareness of mental health and providing 
critical information and support to the people and 
families affected by mental illness; 
(4) supports the finding of the President’s 
Commission on Mental Health that the Nation’s fail-
ure to prioritize mental health is a national tragedy; 
and 
(5) encourages all organizations and health 
practitioners to use Mental Health Month as an op-
portunity to promote mental well-being and aware-
ness, ensure access to appropriate services, and sup-
port overall quality of life for those living with men-
tal illness. 
Æ 
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‘‘(4) if discharged or released from active duty
during the 180-day period specified in paragraph
(5), is discharged or released therefrom with an hon-
orable discharge; and
‘‘(5) before 180 days after the date of the en-
actment of the Veterans’ Education and Compensa-
tion Benefits Amendments of 1996, makes an irrev-
ocable election to receive benefits under this section
in lieu of benefits under chapter 32 of this title, pur-
suant to procedures which the Secretary of each
military department shall provide in accordance with
regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense
for the purpose of carrying out this section or which
the Secretary of Transportation shall provide for
such purpose with respect to the Coast Guard when
it is not operating as a service in the Navy;
may elect to become entitled to basic educational assist-
ance under this chapter.
‘‘(b) With respect to an individual who makes an elec-
tion under subsection (a) to become entitled to basic edu-
cation assistance under this chapter—
‘‘(1) the basic pay of the individual shall be re-
duced (in a manner determined by the Secretary of
Defense) until the total amount by which such basic
pay is reduced is $1,200; or
H. Res. 215 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 16, 2013. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 45) 
to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and 
health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Edu-
cation Reconciliation Act of 2010. All points of order against 
consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed 
in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this 
resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amend-
ed, shall be considered as read. All points of order against 
provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amend-
ed, and on any amendment thereto to final passage without 
intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate equally di-
vided among and controlled by the respective chairs and 
ranking minority members of the Committees on Education 
and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and
•HRES 215 EH 
Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
Union Calendar No. 328
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3673
[Report No. 104–649]
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise
and improve certain veterans programs and bene-
fits, to authorize the American Battle Monu-
ments Commission to enter into arrangements
for the repair and long-term maintenance of war
memorials for which the Commission assumes re-
sponsibility, and for other purposes.
JUNE 27, 1996
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Union Calendar No. 328
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3673
[Report No. 104–649]
To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise and improve certain veterans
programs and benefits, to authorize the American Battle Monuments
Commission to enter into arrangements for the repair and long-term
maintenance of war memorials for which the Commission assumes re-
sponsibility, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 19, 1996
Mr. STUMP (for himself, Mr. MONTGOMERY, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. EVANS, Mr.
BUYER, and Mr. FILNER) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
JUNE 27, 1996
Additional sponsors: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. BILI-
RAKIS, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. FOX of Pennsylvania, Mr. TEJEDA, Mr.
WELLER, Mr. MASCARA, and Mr. STEARNS
JUNE 27, 1996
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to revise and improve
certain veterans programs and benefits, to authorize the
American Battle Monuments Commission to enter into
arrangements for the repair and long-term maintenance
of war memorials for which the Commission assumes
responsibility, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES TO TITLE 38,
UNITED STATES CODE.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the
‘‘Veterans’ Compensation and Readjustment Benefits
Amendments of 1996’’.
(b) REFERENCES.—Except as otherwise expressly
provided, whenever in this Act an amendment is expressed
in terms of an amendment to a section or other provision,
the reference shall be considered to be made to a section
or other provision of title 38, United States Code.
TITLE I—VETERANS
COMPENSATION BENEFITS
SEC. 101. PRESUMPTION THAT BRONCHIOLO-ALVEOLAR
CARCINOMA IS SERVICE-CONNECTED.
Section 1112(c)(2) is amended by adding at the end
the following new subparagraph:
‘‘(P) Bronchiolo-alveolar carcinoma.’’.
‘‘(2) to the extent that basic pay is not so re-
duced before the individual’s discharge or release
from active duty as specified in subsection (a)(4) of
this section, the Secretary shall collect from the indi-
vidual an amount equal to the difference between
$1,200 and the total amount of reductions under
paragraph (1), which shall be paid into the Treasury
of the United States as miscellaneous receipts.
‘‘(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this
subsection, an individual who is enrolled in the educational
benefits program provided by chapter 32 of this title and
who makes the election described in subsection (a)(5) of
this section shall be disenrolled from such chapter 32 pro-
gram as of the date of such election.
‘‘(2) For each individual who is disenrolled from such
program, the Secretary shall refund—
‘‘(A) to the individual, as provided in section
3223(b) of this title and subject to subsection (b)(2)
of this section, the unused contributions made by the
individual to the Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Edu-
cation Account established pursuant to section
3222(a) of this title; and
‘‘(B) to the Secretary of Defense the unused
contributions (other than contributions made under
IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 236 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on fully spending 
the receipts of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund on United States 
ports and harbors each year, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 23, 2013 
Ms. HAHN (for herself, Mr. POE of Texas, and Ms. BROWN of Florida) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on 
fully spending the receipts of the Harbor Maintenance 
Trust Fund on United States ports and harbors each 
year, and for other purposes. 
Whereas ports and harbors play a vital role in the United 
States economy; 
Whereas ports move 2.3 billion tons of cargo a year in the 
United States; 
Whereas the United States assesses a harbor maintenance 
tax of approximately $1.6 billion a year on goods im-
ported through the Nation’s ports for the express purpose 
of keeping United States ports strong; 
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•HRES 216 RH 
and benefits of its regulations and orders. The first read-
ing of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order 
against consideration of the bill are waived. General de-
bate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one 
hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Financial Serv-
ices. After general debate the bill shall be considered for 
amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order 
to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amend-
ment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Com-
mittee Print 113-10. That amendment in the nature of 
a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order 
against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are 
waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature 
of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in 
the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this 
resolution. Each such 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 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 
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‘‘(iii) nursing home care pursuant to pay-
ments made under section 1741 of this title.’’.