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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1314 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a global rare earth element 
assessment, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 1, 2011 
Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia (for himself, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. 
LUJA´N, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. HOLT, Mr. LIPIN-
SKI, Mr. MICHAUD, and Mr. ELLISON) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a global 
rare earth element assessment, 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. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Resource Assessment 
of Rare Earths Act of 2011’’ or the ‘‘RARE Act of 2011’’. 
SEC. 2. GLOBAL RARE EARTH ELEMENT RESOURCE AS-
SESSMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Inte-
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rior, acting through the Director of the United States Geo-
logical Survey and in coordination with the heads of na-
tional geological surveys where available, shall submit to 
the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources of the Senate a comprehensive report on global 
rare earth element resources and potential future global 
supply. Such report shall use the best available data and 
include— 
(1) the identity and quantity of individual rare 
earth elements in known deposits; 
(2) models demonstrating the geologic condi-
tions necessary for the formation, and the variability 
in composition, of the most significant deposits of 
rare earth elements; 
(3) regional assessments of the likelihood of oc-
currence of undiscovered deposits and an estimate of 
the quantity of rare earth elements thought to be 
present; 
(4) recommendations, developed in consultation 
with other appropriate agencies, on areas of need for 
future geologic research related to— 
(A) rare earth elements; and 
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(B) other minerals that are critical based 
on the impact of a potential supply restriction 
and the likelihood of a supply restriction; and 
(5) analysis, developed with participation by the 
National Minerals Information Center and in con-
sultation with appropriate agencies, of the rare earth 
elements supply chain and associated processes and 
products, including mining, processing, separation, 
metal production, alloy production, and manufac-
turing of products sold to end users. 
(b) RARE EARTH ELEMENT.—In this section the 
term ‘‘rare earth element’’ means— 
(1) any element in the lanthanides group of ele-
ments, which consists of lanthanum, cerium, praseo-
dymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, euro-
pium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, 
erbium, thulium, ytterbium, and lutetium; 
(2) yttrium; and 
(3) scandium. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Inte-
rior to carry out this section $10,000,000 for the period 
of fiscal years 2012 through 2014. 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 132
Recognizing the Desert Shield-Desert Storm Memorial Light at the Shrine
of Our Lady of Grace in Columbia, New Hampshire, as a memorial
of national significance.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 4, 1993
Mr. SWETT introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Desert Shield-Desert Storm Memorial Light
at the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace in Columbia, New
Hampshire, as a memorial of national significance.
Whereas in 1990, the people of Coos County, New Hamp-
shire erected a Memorial Light at the Shrine of Our
Lady of Grace in Columbia, New Hampshire;
Whereas the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace serves as a place
of significance for veterans living in Coos County, for
their families, and for all of those who remember the men
and women who made the supreme sacrifice in battle;
and
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Whereas those who erected and maintain the Memorial Light
at the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace wish to recognize the
deeds of the men and women who died while serving in
Operation Desert Shield or Operation Desert Storm:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the Memorial Light at the Shrine of Our Lady of
Grace located in Columbia, New Hampshire, is hereby rec-
ognized as a memorial of national significance, and the
President is requested to issue a proclamation commemo-
rating the occasion of this recognition and saluting the
efforts of those individuals who have made the creation
and continued existence of the Memorial possible.
Æ
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 133
To express the sense of the Congress that the President recognize the role
rural communities play in the economy of the United States and express
this recognition through appropriate emphasis on rural economic develop-
ment when preparing the administration’s economic proposals.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 4, 1993
Mr. CLEMENT introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Agriculture
JOINT RESOLUTION
To express the sense of the Congress that the President
recognize the role rural communities play in the economy
of the United States and express this recognition through
appropriate emphasis on rural economic development
when preparing the administration’s economic proposals.
Whereas 3,449,000 square acres or 97.5 percent of the land
area in America is defined as ‘‘Rural’’ by the United
States Bureau of the Census;
Whereas 61,656,000 or 24 percent of the American popu-
lation reside in rural communities;
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Whereas a Federal role is critical to foster an environment
conducive to economic growth in rural areas of our Na-
tion: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the 103d Congress urges the President to recognize
the important role of rural areas when planning and im-
plementing the economic agenda of the United States and
to place considerable emphasis on rural economic develop-
ment when considering infrastructure, small business as-
sistance, and education and development initiatives.
Æ
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(1) by striking ‘‘2⁄3’’ and inserting ‘‘a major-
ity’’; and 
(2) by inserting before the period the following: 
‘‘, excluding the Chair of the Commission of the Bu-
reau’’. 
(b) PETITION BY NONVOTING MEMBERS; NO RE-
STRICTIONS ON PETITION SUBJECT MATTER.—Section 
1023 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Con-
sumer Protection act is amended by adding at the end the 
following new subsection: 
‘‘(g) PETITION BY NONVOTING MEMBERS.—Notwith-
standing any other subsection of this section, the provi-
sions of this section shall apply to a petition by a non-
voting member of the Council to the same extent that they 
apply to a petition by an agency represented by a member 
of the Council. 
‘‘(h) NO RESTRICTIONS ON PETITION SUBJECT MAT-
TER.—Petitions made under this section may be made by 
an agency or a nonvoting member of the Council on any 
subject matter, regardless of the areas of particular exper-
tise of such agency or nonvoting member.’’. 
(c) CONFLICT OF INTEREST.—Section 1023(c)(3) of 
the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Pro-
tection Act is amended by adding at the end the following 
new subparagraph: 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 134
Designating April 25 through May 1, 1993, as ‘‘National Crime Victims’
Rights Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 4, 1993
Mr. GEKAS (for himself and Mr. SCHUMER) introduced the following joint res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil
Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating April 25 through May 1, 1993, as ‘‘National
Crime Victims’ Rights Week’’.
Whereas there were over 35,000,000 crimes committed last
year in America, with one violent crime occurring every
17 seconds;
Whereas more than 4 out of 5 Americans are personally
‘‘very concerned’’ about violent crime;
Whereas victims of crime across America deserve respect and
assistance not only from the criminal justice system, but
from society as well;
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Whereas there is a crucial need to provide crime victims with
quality programs and services to help them recover from
the devastating psychological, physical, emotional and fi-
nancial hardships resulting from their victimization;
Whereas there are 10,000 public and private agencies and or-
ganizations in the United States that are dedicated to
improving the plight of crime victims;
Whereas the Nation’s victims’ rights movement and allied
professions deserve recognition for their tireless efforts
on behalf of victims of crime and their struggle to reduce
senseless violence in America; and
Whereas it is essential for all Americans to join together and
commit their individual and collective resources to victim
assistance and violence reduction: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That April 25 through May 1, 1993, is designated as ‘‘Na-
tional Crime Victims’ Rights Week’’, and the President
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling
upon the people of the United States to observe the week
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Æ
SEC. 2. COUNCIL VOTING PROCEDURE. 
Section 1023(c)(3)(A) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street 
Reform and Consumer Protection Act is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘2⁄3’’ and inserting ‘‘a major-
ity’’; and 
(2) by inserting before the period the following: 
‘‘, excluding the Director of the Bureau’’. 
SEC. 3. REVIEW AUTHORITY OF THE COUNCIL. 
Section 1023 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform 
and Consumer Protection Act is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘may’’ and inserting 
‘‘shall’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘regulation or provision 
would put the safety and soundness of the 
United States banking system or the stability of 
the financial system of the United States at 
risk’’ and inserting ‘‘regulation which is the 
subject of the petition is inconsistent with the 
safe and sound operations of United States fi-
nancial institutions’’; and 
(2) in subsection (c)— 
(A) in paragraph (3)(B)(ii), by striking 
‘‘would put the safety and soundness of the 
United States banking system or the stability of 
the financial system of the United States at 
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risk’’ and inserting ‘‘is inconsistent with the 
safe and sound operations of United States fi-
nancial institutions’’; 
(B) in paragraph (4)— 
(i) by striking subparagraph (B); and 
(ii) by redesignating subparagraph 
(C) as subparagraph (B); 
(C) by striking paragraph (5); and 
(D) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (7), 
and (8) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respec-
tively. 
Æ 
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‘‘(C) CONFLICT OF INTEREST.—No mem-
ber of the Council may vote on the decision to 
issue a stay of, or set aside, any regulation 
under this section, if such member has, within 
the previous 2-year period, been employed by 
any company or other entity that is subject to 
such regulation.’’. 
SEC. 103. REVIEW AUTHORITY OF THE COUNCIL. 
Section 1023 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform 
and Consumer Protection Act is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘may’’ and inserting 
‘‘shall’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘regulation or provision 
would put the safety and soundness of the 
United States banking system or the stability of 
the financial system of the United States at 
risk’’ and inserting ‘‘regulation which is the 
subject of the petition is inconsistent with the 
safe and sound operations of United States fi-
nancial institutions’’; and 
(2) in subsection (c)— 
(A) in paragraph (3)(B)(ii), by striking 
‘‘would put the safety and soundness of the 
United States banking system or the stability of 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 135
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the months of May 1993 and May
1994 as ‘‘National Trauma Awareness Month’’.
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 135
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the months of May 1993 and May 1994 as
‘‘National Trauma Awareness Month’’.
Whereas more than 9,000,000 individuals in the United
States suffer traumatic injury each year;
Whereas traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for
individuals under 44 years of age in the United States;
Whereas every individual is a potential victim of traumatic
injury;
•HJ 135 EH
Whereas traumatic injury often occurs without warning;
Whereas traumatic injury frequently renders its victims in-
capable of caring for themselves;
Whereas past inattention to the causes and effects of trauma
has led to the inclusion of trauma among the most ne-
glected medical conditions in the United States;
Whereas it is estimated that the people of the United States
will spend more than $175,000,000,000 this year on the
problem of trauma;
Whereas trauma is preventable and increased efforts to pre-
vent trauma would reduce or eliminate deaths and dis-
ability due to trauma;
Whereas the problem of trauma can be remedied only by pre-
vention and treatment through emergency medical serv-
ices and trauma systems; and
Whereas the people of the United States must be educated
in the prevention and treatment of trauma and in the
proper and effective use of emergency medical systems:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That May 1993 and May 1994 are each designated as
‘‘National Trauma Awareness Month’’ and the President
is authorized and directed to issue a proclamation calling
•HJ 135 EH
upon the people of the United States to observe these
months with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives May 25, 1993.
Attest:
Clerk.
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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1317 
To discontinue Radio Marti and Television Marti broadcasts to Cuba. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 1, 2011 
Ms. MCCOLLUM introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
A BILL 
To discontinue Radio Marti and Television Marti broadcasts 
to Cuba. 
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 ‘‘Stop Wasting Taxpayer 
Money on Cuba Broadcasting Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DISCONTINUATION OF RADIO MARTI AND TELE-
VISION MARTI BROADCASTS TO CUBA. 
(a) RADIO BROADCASTING
TO CUBA ACT.—The 
Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act (22 U.S.C. 1465 et seq.) 
is repealed. 
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H. J. Res. 135
One Hundred Third Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the fifth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-three
Joint Resolution
To designate the months of May 1993 and May 1994 as ‘‘National Trauma
Awareness Month’’.
Whereas more than 9,000,000 individuals in the United States
suffer traumatic injury each year;
Whereas traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for individ-
uals under 44 years of age in the United States;
Whereas every individual is a potential victim of traumatic injury;
Whereas traumatic injury often occurs without warning;
Whereas traumatic injury frequently renders its victims incapable
of caring for themselves;
Whereas past inattention to the causes and effects of trauma has
led to the inclusion of trauma among the most neglected medical
conditions in the United States;
Whereas it is estimated that the people of the United States will
spend more than $175,000,000,000 this year on the problem of
trauma;
Whereas trauma is preventable and increased efforts to prevent
trauma would reduce or eliminate deaths and disability due to
trauma;
Whereas the problem of trauma can be remedied only by prevention
and treatment through emergency medical services and trauma
systems; and
Whereas the people of the United States must be educated in
the prevention and treatment of trauma and in the proper and
effective use of emergency medical systems: Now, therefore, be
it
H. J. Res. 135—2
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That May 1993
and May 1994 are each designated as ‘‘National Trauma Awareness
Month’’ and the President is authorized and directed to issue a
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe
these months with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
(b) TELEVISION BROADCASTING TO CUBA ACT.— 
The Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act (22 U.S.C. 
1465aa et seq.) is repealed. 
Æ 
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Union Calendar No. 49 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1315 
[Report No. 112–89] 
A BILL 
To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and 
Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the re-
view authority of the Financial Stability Over-
sight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau 
of Consumer Financial Protection. 
MAY 25, 2011 
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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IA
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 135
To designate the months of May 1993 and May 1994 as ‘‘National Trauma
Awareness Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 4, 1993
Mr. MINETA (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr.
PETRI, Mr. DE LUGO, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. WISE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr.
COSTELLO, Mr. LAUGHLIN, Mr. SANGMEISTER, Mr. SWETT, Ms. NOR-
TON, Mr. BLACKWELL, Mr. COPPERSMITH, Ms. DANNER, Mr. BARCIA,
Mr. FILNER, Mr. CLINGER, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. EWING, Mr. HUTCHIN-
SON, Mr. KIM, Mr. BLUTE, and Mr. MCKEON) introduced the following
joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and
Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the months of May 1993 and May 1994 as
‘‘National Trauma Awareness Month’’.
Whereas more than 9,000,000 individuals in the United
States suffer traumatic injury each year;
Whereas traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for
individuals under 44 years of age in the United States;
Whereas every individual is a potential victim of traumatic in-
jury;
•HJ 135 IH
Whereas traumatic injury often occurs without warning;
Whereas traumatic injury frequently renders its victims in-
capable of caring for themselves;
Whereas past inattention to the causes and effects of trauma
has led to the inclusion of trauma among the most ne-
glected medical conditions in the United States;
Whereas it is estimated that the people of the United States
will spend more than $175,000,000,000 this year on the
problem of trauma;
Whereas trauma is preventable and increased efforts to pre-
vent trauma would reduce or eliminate deaths and dis-
ability due to trauma;
Whereas the problem of trauma can be remedied only by pre-
vention and treatment through emergency medical serv-
ices and trauma systems; and
Whereas the people of the United States must be educated
in the prevention and treatment of trauma and in the
proper and effective use of emergency medical systems:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That May 1993 and May 1994 are each designated as
‘‘National Trauma Awareness Month’’ and the President
is authorized and directed to issue a proclamation calling
upon the people of the United States to observe these
months with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Æ
I 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1316 
To direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to modify the approval 
of any drug containing controlled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit 
such approval to use for the relief of severe-only instead of moderate- 
to-severe pain, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 1, 2011 
Mrs. BONO MACK (for herself, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. 
WOLF, Mr. BUCHANAN, and Mr. MACK) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to modify 
the approval of any drug containing controlled-release 
oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such approval to use 
for the relief of severe-only instead of moderate-to-severe 
pain, 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. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Stop Oxy Abuse Act 
of 2011’’. 
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SEC. 2. LIMITING APPROVAL OF DRUGS CONTAINING CON-
TROLLED-RELEASE 
OXYCODONE 
HYDRO-
CHLORIDE TO USE FOR RELIEF OF SEVERE- 
ONLY PAIN. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of 
Food and Drugs shall take such actions as may be nec-
essary— 
(1) to modify the approval of any drug con-
taining controlled-release oxycodone hydrochloride 
under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355) to limit such approval 
to use for the relief of severe-only instead of mod-
erate-to-severe pain; and 
(2) to limit any subsequent approval of a drug 
containing 
controlled-release 
oxycodone 
hydro-
chloride under such section to use for the relief of 
severe-only pain. 
(b) APPLICABILITY.—Any modification required by 
subsection (a)(1) shall apply to drugs introduced or deliv-
ered for introduction into interstate commerce on or after 
the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act. 
Æ 
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II
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 135
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 26 (legislative day, APRIL 19), 1993
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the months of May 1993 and May 1994 as
‘‘National Trauma Awareness Month’’.
Whereas more than 9,000,000 individuals in the United
States suffer traumatic injury each year;
Whereas traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for
individuals under 44 years of age in the United States;
Whereas every individual is a potential victim of traumatic
injury;