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House Calendar No. 230 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1233 
[Report No. 110–677] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5540) to amend the Chesapeake 
Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization 
of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 3, 2008 
Mr. ARCURI, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5540) to amend 
the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide 
for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay 
Gateways and Watertrails Network. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
5540) to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 
1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the 
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. All 
points of order against consideration of the bill are waived 
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except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 
The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order 
against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, and 
any amendment thereto, to final passage without inter-
vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minor-
ity member of the Committee on Natural Resources; (2) 
the amendment printed in the report of the Committee 
on Rules, if offered by Representative Bishop of Utah or 
his designee, which shall be in order without intervention 
of any point of order (except those arising under clause 
9 or 10 of rule XXI), shall be considered as read, and 
shall be separately debatable for 20 minutes equally di-
vided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; 
and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 5540 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. 230 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1233 
[Report No. 110–677] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5540) 
to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 
1998 to provide for the continuing authorization 
of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails 
Network. 
JUNE 3, 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 1234 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 4, 2008. 
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 consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 3021) to direct the Secretary of Education to 
make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agen-
cies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public 
kindergarten, elementary, and secondary educational facili-
ties, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall 
be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration 
of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 
10 of rule XXI. General debate shall be confined to the bill 
and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled 
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Education and Labor. 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 amendment under the five-minute rule the
•HRES 1234 EH 
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the 
Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill. 
The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall 
be considered as read. All points of order against the com-
mittee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived 
except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Notwith-
standing clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the com-
mittee 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 speci-
fied in the report equally divided and controlled by the pro-
ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, 
and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the ques-
tion in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All 
points of order against such amendments are waived except 
those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. At the con-
clusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Com-
mittee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such 
amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may 
demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment 
adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the 
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The pre-
•HRES 1234 EH 
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and 
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 3021 
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. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1115 
To repeal a requirement to reduce by 2 percent the amount payable to 
each State in fiscal year 2008. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 23, 2009 
Mr. REHBERG introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To repeal a requirement to reduce by 2 percent the amount 
payable to each State in fiscal year 2008. 
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 ‘‘Restoring the West’s 
Fair Share Act of 2009’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress makes the following findings: 
(1) Congress agreed to give each State a fair 
share of the receipts generated from mineral devel-
opment on Federal lands in the State. In essence, 
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the State government and Federal Government were 
to be partners in the mineral production that takes 
place on Federal lands. 
(2) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 
(Public Law 110–161) reduces these State receipts 
by as much as 2 percent for fiscal year 2008. 
(3) The States have at least as much interest 
in public lands within their borders as does the cen-
tral Federal Government. 
(4) The Federal Government does not pay prop-
erty taxes for public lands to States or localities in 
any form approaching financial equity. As a con-
sequence, those States in which there are Federal 
public land holdings are denied revenues that are 
needed for necessary public purposes, such as edu-
cation, roads, and hospitals. This creates a burden 
on private owners of property. The burden is greater 
for private owners of property in States with larger 
Federal public land holdings. 
(5) The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 
will have a negative impact on mineral producing 
Western States. 
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SEC. 3. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT TO DEDUCT FROM AN 
AMOUNT PAYABLE TO EACH STATE. 
Title I of division F of the Consolidated Appropria-
tions Act, 2008 is amended under the heading ‘‘Minerals 
Management Service’’, under the heading ‘‘administrative 
provisions’’, by striking the second sentence. 
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(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. 
(6) The perception of the personal safety and 
comfort of women veterans in inpatient, outpatient, 
and behavioral health facilities of the Department. 
(7) The gender sensitivity of health care pro-
viders and staff to issues that particularly affect 
women. 
(8) The effectiveness of outreach for health care 
services available to women veterans. 
(9) The location and operating hours of health 
care facilities that provide services to women vet-
erans. 
(10) Such other significant barriers as the Sec-
retary of Veterans Affairs may identify.
H. Res. 1235 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 11, 2008. 
Whereas June 6, 2008, marks the 64th anniversary of D- 
Day, the day of the beginning of the Allied assault 
against the Axis forces at Normandy, France, during 
World War II; 
Whereas the D-Day assault, codenamed Operation Overlord, 
was the most extensive amphibious invasion ever to 
occur, and involved 5,000 ships, over 11,000 sorties of 
Allied aircraft, and 150,000 American, British, and Ca-
nadian troops on the first day of the operation; 
Whereas the D-Day assault was among the most important 
events of World War II, as the success of the Allied land-
ings in Normandy provided the foothold for the liberation 
of France and the eventual Allied advancement into Ger-
many, leading ultimately to the Allied victory in Europe; 
Whereas the brave men and women of our armed services 
who participated in the D-Day assault forever changed 
the course of history by starting the liberation of occu-
pied Europe from Nazi Germany; 
Whereas 5 separate beaches were assaulted, with American 
forces under the command of Lieutenant General Omar 
Bradley attacking Omaha and Utah beaches, and British
•HRES 1235 EH 
and Canadian forces under the command of General 
Miles Dempsey attacking Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches; 
Whereas according to General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Amer-
ican troops would ‘‘accept nothing less than full victory’’; 
Whereas American troops displayed tremendous heroism, 
dedication, and strength in storming the beaches of Nor-
mandy against a heavily fortified enemy; 
Whereas American troops suffered significant losses during 
the assault, including over 6,500 casualties; 
Whereas June 6, 1944, is one of the most significant dates 
in the history of the United States; 
Whereas the National D-Day Museum was dedicated on June 
6, 2000, in New Orleans, Louisiana; 
Whereas Congress designated the museum as ‘‘America’s Na-
tional World War II Museum’’ in 2003; 
Whereas the museum has welcomed 1,800,000 visitors since 
its opening, and currently sees an average of 17,000 visi-
tors a month; 
Whereas the National World War II Museum is the only mu-
seum in the United States that exists for the exclusive 
purpose of interpreting the American experience during 
World War II on both the homefront and battlefront and, 
in doing so, covers all the branches of the Armed Forces 
and the Merchant Marines; 
Whereas the museum interprets the American experience dur-
ing World War II, celebrates the American spirit, recog-
nizes the teamwork, optimism, courage, and sacrifice of 
the men and women who won World War II, and pro-
motes the exploration and expression of these values by 
future generations; and
•HRES 1236 IH 
Whereas approximately 50 percent of the community of Par-
kersburg was destroyed, including at least 288 homes; 
Whereas substantial damage also occurred in Aplington, New 
Hartford, Dunkerton, Fairbank, Hazleton, and Lamont; 
and 
Whereas the faith, courage, and determination of the citizens 
of Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Coun-
ties, Iowa, is evident as they continue the task of clean-
ing up and rebuilding their communities following the 
tornado: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citi-
zens of Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Dela-
ware Counties, Iowa, who were victims of the dev-
astating tornado that struck their communities on 
May 25, 2008; and 
(2) expresses its support as these citizens con-
tinue their efforts to clean up and rebuild their com-
munities. 
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•HRES 1237 EH 
history behind the celebration should not be forgotten; 
and 
Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by 
former slaves remains an example for all people of the 
United States, regardless of background, religion, or 
race: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) the House of Representatives recognizes the his-
torical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to 
the Nation; 
(2) the House of Representatives supports the con-
tinued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to 
provide an opportunity for the people of the United 
States to learn more about the past and to better under-
stand the experiences that have shaped the Nation; and 
(3) it is the sense of the House of Representatives 
that— 
(A) history should be regarded as a means for 
understanding the past and more effectively facing 
the challenges of the future; and
•HRES 1237 EH 
(B) the celebration of the end of slavery is an 
important and enriching part of the history and 
heritage of the United States. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1238 IH 
Whereas UCLA teams have won 15 NCAA national cham-
pionships during the tenure of Daniel G. Guerrero, the 
current Director of Athletics at UCLA; 
Whereas Josh Shipp, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Kevin 
Love, Russell Westbrook, Darren Collison, Mustafa 
Abdul-Hamid, Alfred Aboya, James Keefe, Lorenzo 
Mata-Real, Chance Stanback, Nikola Dragovic, Michael 
Roll, Joey Ellis, and Matt Lee showed true dedication to 
their sport and played a magnificent season; 
Whereas Ben Howland is the first UCLA coach since John 
Wooden to lead UCLA to 3 straight Final Fours; 
Whereas Ben Howland is one of just 3 coaches in college bas-
ketball history to record 30 or more victories in 3 con-
secutive seasons; 
Whereas UCLA’s 35 victories this season are a school record; 
Whereas Ben Howland is just the third coach in college bas-
ketball to take his team to 3 straight Final Fours since 
the bracket expanded to 64 teams in 1985; and 
Whereas UCLA’s strong athletic tradition is only matched by 
its excellent academic achievements, which include 5 fac-
ulty and 4 student Nobel Prize winners, 9 National 
Medal of Science winners, and 11 Fulbright American 
Scholars since the year 2000: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates and commends the University 
of California, Los Angeles, men’s basketball team 
for playing in the Final Four of the National Colle-
giate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s basketball 
tournament for the 18th time; 
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(2) recognizes the significant achievements of 
the players, coaches, students, alumni, and support 
staff whose dedication and hard work helped the 
University of California, Los Angeles, men’s basket-
ball team compete in the NCAA men’s basketball 
tournament; 
(3) congratulates the University of California 
system for its commitment to academic excellence 
and strong athletic tradition; 
(4) commends the Pacific-10 athletic conference 
for its dominating season where 8 of the 10 teams 
in the conference had a winning season; and 
(5) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the 
House of Representatives to transmit enrolled copies 
of this resolution to the following individuals for dis-
play— 
(A) Gene Block, Chancellor of University 
of California, Los Angeles; 
(B) Scott Waugh, Acting Executive Vice 
Chancellor and Provost of University of Cali-
fornia, Los Angeles; 
(C) Daniel G. Guerrero, Athletics Director 
of University of California, Los Angeles; and 
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(D) Ben Howland, Head Coach of the 
men’s basketball team. 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 123 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should 
be established a National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 31, 2007 
Mr. MCCOTTER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
there should be established a National Kidney Cancer 
Awareness Month, and for other purposes. 
Whereas 36,000 Americans are diagnosed with kidney cancer 
each year; 
Whereas over 75,000 people die from kidney failure each 
year; 
Whereas kidney disease is America’s ninth leading cause of 
death; 
Whereas there are 400,000 people being kept alive through 
dialysis or kidney transplants; 
Whereas over 61,000 patients are on the waiting list for a 
kidney transplant; and 
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Whereas March 2007 would be an appropriate month to rec-
ognize as National Kidney Cancer Awareness Month: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) it is the sense of the House of Representa-
tives that there should be established a National 
Kidney Cancer Awareness Month; 
(2) the House of Representatives salutes kidney 
cancer survivors in the United States and the efforts 
of patients, survivors, volunteers, and professionals 
who combat kidney cancer each day; 
(3) the House of Representatives recognizes na-
tional and community organizations for their work 
in promoting awareness of kidney cancer and offer-
ing treatment to sufferers; and 
(4) the House of Representatives urges organi-
zations and health practitioners to use this oppor-
tunity to promote kidney cancer awareness and en-
courage annual health physicals. 
Æ 
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125 
‘‘(C) neither that laboratory nor any other 
laboratory is able to complete testing by the 
deadline at customary, nonexpedited testing 
fees. 
‘‘(3) EXTENSION.—The Secretary, taking into 
account the laboratory testing capacity that is avail-
able to tobacco product manufacturers, shall review 
and verify the evidence submitted by a small tobacco 
product manufacturer in accordance with paragraph 
(2). If the Secretary finds that the conditions de-
scribed in such paragraph are met, the Secretary 
shall notify the small tobacco product manufacturer 
that the manufacturer shall not be considered to be 
in violation of the testing and reporting require-
ments of this section until the testing is reported or 
until 1 year after the reporting deadline has passed, 
whichever occurs sooner. If, however, the Secretary 
has not made a finding before the reporting dead-
line, the manufacturer shall not be considered to be 
in violation of such requirements until the Secretary 
finds that the conditions described in paragraph (2) 
have not been met, or until 1 year after the report-
ing deadline, whichever occurs sooner. 
‘‘(4) ADDITIONAL EXTENSION.—In addition to 
the time that may be provided under paragraph (3), 
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•HRES 1240 IH 
member of the Committee on Rules. After general debate 
the resolution shall be considered for amendment under 
the five-minute rule. At the conclusion of consideration of 
the resolution for amendment the Committee shall rise 
and report the resolution to the House with such amend-
ments as may have been adopted. Any Member may de-
mand a separate vote in the House on any amendment 
adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the resolution. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on 
the resolution to final passage without intervening motion 
except one motion to recommit. 
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•HRES 1241 EH 
Whereas the Coast Guard Academy serves a critical role in 
training future leaders of the Coast Guard to carry out 
the service’s missions, including protecting the lives and 
safety of those at sea and ensuring the safe operation of 
the marine transportation system; protecting the United 
States ports, waterways, and coastal communities and de-
fending the United States homeland and United States 
national interests against hostile acts; enforcing United 
States maritime sovereignty and United States law, inter-
national conventions, and treaties including securing our 
borders against unlawful aliens and drugs; safeguarding 
United States marine resources; and responding to the 
threat of terrorism at ports and incidents of national sig-
nificance, including transportation security incidents, to 
preserve life and to ensure the continuity of commerce 
and critical port and waterway functions; 
Whereas the Coast Guard Academy has few minorities within 
the cadet population; 
Whereas on April 24, 2008, the House of Representatives ap-
proved H.R. 2830, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 
2008, which included several provisions to improve the 
diversity of the Coast Guard Academy; and 
Whereas Ensign Davis gave her valedictorian address on May 
21, 2008: Now therefore be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates Ensign DeCarol Davis for becom-
ing the first African American to serve as valedictorian 
of the Coast Guard Academy; and 
(2) encourages the Coast Guard to seek diverse can-
didates for the cadet corps at the Coast Guard Academy
•HRES 1241 EH 
and to continue to train and graduate cadets of a quality 
that the Coast Guard needs to fulfill each of its mis-
sions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.