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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1405 
To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating coal com-
bustion byproducts as hazardous waste under subtitle C of the Solid 
Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 6, 2011 
Mr. LATTA introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from regu-
lating coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste 
under subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and 
for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. NO REGULATION OF COAL COMBUSTION BY-
PRODUCTS AS HAZARDOUS WASTE UNDER 
SUBTITLE C OF THE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL 
ACT. 
Section 3001(b)(3) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act 
(42 U.S.C. 6921(b)(3)) is amended by adding the fol-
lowing at the end thereof: 
‘‘(D) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 
(1) or any other provision of this paragraph, fly ash waste, 
bottom ash waste, slag waste, and flue gas emission con-
trol waste generated primarily from the combustion of coal 
shall not be subject to regulation under this subtitle.’’. 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 275
To require the withdrawal of American forces from Somalia.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 7, 1993
Mr. ROTH introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs
JOINT RESOLUTION
To require the withdrawal of American forces from Somalia.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That all United States Armed Forces participating in the
United Nations operation in Somalia shall be withdrawn
from Somalia not later than thirty days after the date of
enactment of this joint resolution. After that date, United
States Armed Forces shall not participate in or operate
in support of the United Nations-led force in Somalia.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 276
Designating May 1, 1994, through May 7, 1994, as ‘‘National Walking
Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 12, 1993
Mr. MCHALE introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating May 1, 1994, through May 7, 1994, as
‘‘National Walking Week’’.
Whereas medical authorities have established that walking—
(1) powerfully protects against high blood pres-
sure, cholesterol problems, and other factors that
can contribute to heart disease;
(2) protects against adult onset (Type II) dia-
betes;
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(3) builds strong bones and protects against
osteoporosis, the weak-bone disease that afflicts mil-
lions of older women;
(4) probably offers protection against several
forms of cancer that are believed to be preventable
through regular and moderate exercise; and
(5) is a safe and dependable way for millions of
overweight people to lose weight without stringent
dieting;
Whereas the failure to exercise regularly, such as walking,
has been identified as the single greatest risk factor for
heart disease;
Whereas the designation of ‘‘National Walking Week’’ will
help promote the issue of pedestrian access and safety;
Whereas areas of America are becoming inaccessible or un-
safe for walkers, so the benefits of this activity are being
blocked;
Whereas people should be able to walk anywhere in their
community, within reason; and
Whereas walking encourages community spirit and safety:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That May 1, 1994, through May 7, 1994, is designated
as ‘‘National Walking Week’’. The President is authorized
and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the
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people of the United States to observe the week with ap-
propriate ceremonies and activities.
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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1407 
AN ACT 
To increase, effective as of December 1, 2011, the rates 
of compensation for veterans with service-connected dis-
abilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity com-
pensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, 
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 ‘‘Veterans’ Compensation 
Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2011’’. 
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSA-
TION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY 
COMPENSATION. 
(a) RATE ADJUSTMENT.—Effective on December 1, 
2011, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase, in 
accordance with subsection (c), the dollar amounts in ef-
fect on November 30, 2011, for the payment of disability 
compensation and dependency and indemnity compensa-
tion under the provisions specified in subsection (b). 
(b) AMOUNTS
TO
BE
INCREASED.—The dollar 
amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are 
the following: 
(1) WARTIME
DISABILITY
COMPENSATION.— 
Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of 
title 38, United States Code. 
(2) ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR DEPEND-
ENTS.—Each of the dollar amounts under section 
1115(1) of such title. 
(3) 
CLOTHING
ALLOWANCE.—The 
dollar 
amount under section 1162 of such title. 
(4) DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSA-
TION TO SURVIVING SPOUSE.—Each of the dollar
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Texas, is filled by the appointment of Manuel Luis Iba´n˜ez
of Texas. The appointment is for a term of 6 years and
shall take effect on the day after the effective date of the
resignation of Anne Legendre Armstrong.
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amounts under subsections (a) through (d) of sec-
tion 1311 of such title. 
(5) DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSA-
TION TO CHILDREN.—Each of the dollar amounts 
under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. 
(c) DETERMINATION OF INCREASE.— 
(1) PERCENTAGE.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), each dollar amount described in sub-
section (b) shall be increased by the same percentage 
as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable 
under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
401 et seq.) are increased effective December 1, 
2011, as a result of a determination under section 
215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)). 
(2) ROUNDING.—Each dollar amount increased 
under paragraph (1), if not a whole dollar amount, 
shall be rounded to the next lower whole dollar 
amount. 
(d) SPECIAL RULE.—The Secretary of Veterans Af-
fairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the in-
creases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability 
compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Pub-
lic Law 85–857 (72 Stat. 1263) who have not received 
compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States 
Code.
SEC. 3. PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. 
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the 
Federal Register the amounts specified in section 2(b), as 
increased under that section, not later than the date on 
which the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required 
to be published by reason of a determination made under 
section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2012. 
SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF 
VETERANS AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE SPECIALLY 
ADAPTED HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO INDIVID-
UALS RESIDING TEMPORARILY IN HOUSING 
OWNED BY A FAMILY MEMBER. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the 
‘‘Andrew Connolly Veterans’ Housing Act’’. 
(b) EXTENSION.—Section 2102A(e) of title 38, 
United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘December 
31, 2011’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2016’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2011. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1407 
AN ACT 
To increase, effective as of December 1, 2011, the 
rates of compensation for veterans with service- 
connected disabilities and the rates of depend-
ency and indemnity compensation for the sur-
vivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other 
purposes.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 277
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit
the number of years an individual may serve in certain positions in
the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 14, 1993
Mr. ENGLISH of Oklahoma (for himself, Mr. SARPALIUS, and Mr. BREWSTER)
introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to limit the number of years an individual may
serve in certain positions in the Government of the
United States, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the follow-
ing article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitu-
tion of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents
and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by
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the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States with-
in seven years after the date of its submission for ratifica-
tion:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. No person may serve in the United
States Government in the following positions, either indi-
vidually or cumulatively, for more than 12 years:
‘‘(1) President of the United States.
‘‘(2) Vice-President of the United States.
‘‘(3) Member of the Cabinet of the President.
‘‘(4) Senator or Representative in, or Resident
Commissioner or Delegate to, the Congress.
‘‘(5) Position located within the District of Co-
lumbia or a contiguous area for which appointment
by the President is required, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate.
‘‘(6) Justice of the Supreme Court.
‘‘SECTION 2. This article shall apply to the Justices
serving on the Supreme Court as of the date of ratification
of this article as follows: one year after the date of the
first Presidential election after ratification, the term of the
Justice who has the most seniority on the Supreme Court,
and who has exceeded the limitation on service set forth
in section 1, shall end; and one year after the date of each
Presidential election thereafter, the term of the Justice
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who then has the most seniority on the Supreme Court,
and who has exceeded the limitation on service set forth
in section 1, shall end.
‘‘SECTION 3. For purposes of this article and except
as provided in section 2, service in a position referred to
in section 1 before ratification of this article shall be in-
cluded in determining the number of years served. A per-
son serving in an elected position on the date of ratifica-
tion of this article may serve out the remainder of the term
of that position, regardless of whether that person has ex-
ceeded the limitation on service set forth in section 1.’’.
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H. Res. 324
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
November 23, 1993.
Resolved, That a committee of two Members of the
House be appointed to wait upon the President of the United
States and inform him that the House of Representatives has
completed its business of the session and is ready to adjourn,
unless the President has some other communication to make
to them.
Attest:
Clerk.
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN RATES OF DISABILITY COMPENSA-
TION AND DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY 
COMPENSATION. 
(a) RATE ADJUSTMENT.—Effective on December 1, 
2011, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall increase, in 
accordance with subsection (c), the dollar amounts in ef-
fect on November 30, 2011, for the payment of disability 
compensation and dependency and indemnity compensa-
tion under the provisions specified in subsection (b). 
(b) AMOUNTS
TO
BE
INCREASED.—The dollar 
amounts to be increased pursuant to subsection (a) are 
the following: 
(1) WARTIME
DISABILITY
COMPENSATION.— 
Each of the dollar amounts under section 1114 of 
title 38, United States Code. 
(2) ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR DEPEND-
ENTS.—Each of the dollar amounts under section 
1115(1) of such title. 
(3) 
CLOTHING
ALLOWANCE.—The 
dollar 
amount under section 1162 of such title. 
(4) DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSA-
TION TO SURVIVING SPOUSE.—Each of the dollar 
amounts under subsections (a) through (d) of sec-
tion 1311 of such title. 
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(5) DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSA-
TION TO CHILDREN.—Each of the dollar amounts 
under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. 
(c) DETERMINATION OF INCREASE.— 
(1) PERCENTAGE.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), each dollar amount described in sub-
section (b) shall be increased by the same percentage 
as the percentage by which benefit amounts payable 
under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
401 et seq.) are increased effective December 1, 
2010, as a result of a determination under section 
215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)). 
(2) ROUNDING.—Each dollar amount increased 
under paragraph (1), if not a whole dollar amount, 
shall be rounded to the next lower whole dollar 
amount. 
(d) SPECIAL RULE.—The Secretary of Veterans Af-
fairs may adjust administratively, consistent with the in-
creases made under subsection (a), the rates of disability 
compensation payable to persons under section 10 of Pub-
lic Law 85–857 (72 Stat. 1263) who have not received 
compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States 
Code. 
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SEC. 3. PUBLICATION OF ADJUSTED RATES. 
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall publish in the 
Federal Register the amounts specified in section 2(b), as 
increased under that section, not later than the date on 
which the matters specified in section 215(i)(2)(D) of the 
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) are required 
to be published by reason of a determination made under 
section 215(i) of such Act during fiscal year 2012. 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 278
Designating the week of March 21 through 27, 1994, as ‘‘National Long-
Term Care Administrators Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 15, 1993
Mr. PETE GEREN of Texas introduced the following joint resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the week of March 21 through 27, 1994, as
‘‘National Long-Term Care Administrators Week’’.
Whereas long-term care administrators manage the day-to-
day operations of over 20,000 nursing homes in the
United States; and
Whereas over 1,800,000 elderly and chronically ill individuals
place their well-being in the hands of the administrators
and the staff they supervise: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That March 21 through 27, 1994, is designated as ‘‘Na-
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tional Long-Term Care Administrators Week’’, and the
President of the United States is authorized and requested
to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the
United States to observe such week with appropriate cere-
monies and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 279
Providing for the appointment of Manuel Luis Iba´n˜ez as a citizen regent
of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 19, 1993
Mr. MINETA (for himself, Mr. NATCHER, and Mr. MCDADE) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House
Administration
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the appointment of Manuel Luis Iba´n˜ez as
a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithso-
nian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the resignation of Anne Legendre Armstrong of
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 27
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating
to voluntary school prayer.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mr. EMERSON (for himself and Mr. HANSEN) introduced the following joint
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States relating to voluntary school prayer.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is hereby proposed as an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to
all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution if rati-
fied by the legislatures of at least three-fourths of the sev-
eral States within seven years from the date of its proposal
to the States by the Congress:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to
prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or
other public institutions. No person shall be required by
the United States or by any State to participate in prayer.
Neither the United States nor any State shall prescribe
the content of any such prayer.’’
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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1423 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
115 4th Avenue Southwest in Ardmore, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Specialist 
Micheal E. Phillips Post Office’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 7, 2011 
Mr. COLE (for himself, Mr. BOREN, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. LUCAS, and Mr. 
LANKFORD) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Government Reform 
A BILL 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 115 4th Avenue Southwest in Ardmore, Okla-
homa, as the ‘‘Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Of-
fice’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SPECIALIST MICHEAL E. PHILLIPS POST OF-
FICE. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 115 4th Avenue Southwest in 
Ardmore, Oklahoma, shall be known and designated as the 
‘‘Specialist Micheal E. Phillips Post Office’’. 
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H. J. Res. 303—2
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 280
Providing for the appointment of Frank Anderson Shrontz as a citizen regent
of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 19, 1993
Mr. MINETA (for himself, Mr. NATCHER, and Mr. MCDADE) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House
Administration
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for the appointment of Frank Anderson Shrontz
as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith-
sonian Institution.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Stat-
utes of the United States (20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in
the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by
reason of the resignation of Robert James Woolsey, Jr.
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of Maryland on April 2, 1993, is filled by the appointment
of Frank Anderson Shrontz of Washington. The appoint-
ment is for a term of 6 years and shall take effect on
the date on which this joint resolution becomes law.
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a ‘small business concern owned and controlled by socially
and economically disadvantaged individuals’.’’.
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‘‘(F) Requires suppliers in its supply chain 
to certify that materials incorporated into the 
product comply with the laws regarding forced 
labor, slavery, human trafficking, and the worst 
forms of child labor of the country or countries 
in which they are doing business. 
‘‘(G) Maintains internal accountability 
standards, supply chain management and pro-
curement systems, and procedures for employ-
ees or contractors failing to meet the person’s 
company standards regarding forced labor, slav-
ery, human trafficking, and the worst forms of 
child labor. The disclosure should describe such 
standards and systems. 
‘‘(H) Provides the person’s employees and 
management who have direct responsibility for 
supply chain management, training on forced 
labor, slavery, human trafficking and the worst 
forms of child labor, particularly with respect to 
mitigating risks within the supply chains of 
products. 
‘‘(I) Ensures that recruitment practices at 
all suppliers comply with the person’s company 
standards for eliminating exploitive labor prac-
tices that contribute to forced labor, slavery, 
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human trafficking, and the worst forms of child 
labor, including by conducting audits of labor 
recruiters and disclosing the results of such au-
dits. 
‘‘(J) In cases where forced labor, slavery, 
human trafficking, and the worst forms of child 
labor have been identified within the supply 
chain, ensures that remediation is provided to 
those who have been identified as victims. 
‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection— 
‘‘(A) the term ‘forced labor, slavery, 
human trafficking and the worst forms of child 
labor’ means child labor in violation of inter-
national 
standards 
including 
International 
Labor Organization Convention No. 182 and 
acts that would violate the criminal provisions 
related to slavery and human trafficking under 
chapter 77 of title 18 if they had been com-
mitted within the jurisdiction of the United 
States; 
‘‘(B) the term ‘person’ means any publicly- 
traded or private entity wherever located, car-
rying out business operations in the United 
States, and having annual worldwide global re-
ceipts in excess of $100,000,000; 
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‘‘§ 1002. Definitions
‘‘(a) For purposes of this title:
‘‘(1) The term ‘advertisement’ means a com-
mercial message in any medium intended to aid, pro-
mote, or assist, directly or indirectly, a rental-pur-
chase agreement.
‘‘(2) The term ‘agricultural purpose’ includes—
‘‘(A) the production, harvest, exhibition,
marketing, transportation, processing, or manu-
facture of agricultural products by a natural
person who cultivates plants or propagates or
nurtures agricultural products; and
‘‘(B) the acquisition of farmlands, real
property with a farm residence, or personal
property and services used primarily in farm-
ing.
‘‘(3) The term ‘Board’ means the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
‘‘(4) The term ‘consumer’ means an individual
that, as a party to a rental-purchase agreement, is
provided use of personal property.
‘‘(5) The term ‘date of consummation’ means
the date on which a consumer becomes contractually
obligated under a rental-purchase agreement.
‘‘(6) The term ‘merchant’ means a person who
provides the use of property through a rental-pur-