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108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 97
JOINT RESOLUTION
Approving the renewal of import restrictions con-
tained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy
Act of 2003.
(B) uses transparent funding weights 
based on student academic needs and other rel-
evant circumstances, including— 
(i) students from low income families; 
(ii) English language learner; 
(iii) students with disabilities; 
(iv) late Entrant English language 
learners; 
(v) gifted and talented students; 
(vi) struggling students and returning 
dropouts; or 
(vii) other weights determined by the 
State within guidelines established by the 
Secretary based on advisement from ex-
perts on school funding. 
SEC. 303. STATE POLICY INNOVATION FUND TO IMPROVE 
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE. 
(a) GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary 
is authorized to award grants, on a competitive basis, to 
States that meet the requirements of section 304 to design 
and align State policies and systems in order to act as 
laboratories of innovation by reducing barriers and cre-
ating incentives to improve outcomes for high school stu-
dents. 
(b) NUMBER OF GRANTS; DURATION.— 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2464 
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit advance notice to certain 
individuals, including security screeners, of covert testing of security 
screening procedures for the purpose of enhancing transportation security 
at airports, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2009 
Mrs. LOWEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security 
A BILL 
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit advance 
notice to certain individuals, including security screeners, 
of covert testing of security screening procedures for 
the purpose of enhancing transportation security at air-
ports, 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 ‘‘Catching Operational 
Vulnerabilities by Ensuring Random Testing Act of 2009’’ 
or the ‘‘COVERT Act of 2009’’. 
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(1) NUMBER OF GRANTS.—For each of the first 
3 consecutive years of the grant program under this 
title, the Secretary shall award four or more grants 
under this title, except that the Secretary shall 
award a total of not more than 20 grants under this 
title for all 3 such years. 
(2) DURATION OF GRANT.—Each grant award-
ed under this title shall be for a period of 5 years. 
SEC. 304. ELIGIBLE STATE. 
To be eligible to receive a grant under this title, a 
State shall comply with each of the following: 
(1) The State shall receive a grant under title 
I and carry out the activities required under such 
title. 
(2) The State shall have implemented, or be in 
the process of developing, a statewide longitudinal 
data system with individual student identifiers. 
(3) The Governor of the State and any indi-
vidual, entity, or agency designated under section 
304(a) by the Governor shall regularly consult with 
each other and with the State board of education, 
the State educational agency, the head of the State 
higher education entity, the head of career and tech-
nical education in the State, and other agencies as 
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year compared to the previous fiscal year; 
and 
‘‘(B) keep such records as may be nec-
essary to ensure that the applicant is complying 
with the provisions of this part, including the 
notation of cooperative education employment 
on the student’s transcript; 
‘‘(7) describe the extent to which programs in 
the academic disciplines for which the application is 
made have had a favorable reception by public and 
private sector employers; 
‘‘(8) describe the extent to which the institution 
is committed to extending cooperative education on 
an institution-wide basis for all students who can 
benefit; 
‘‘(9) describe the plans that the applicant will 
carry out to evaluate the applicant’s cooperative edu-
cation program at the end of the grant period; 
‘‘(10) provide for such fiscal control and fund 
accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure 
proper disbursement of, and accounting for, Federal 
funds paid to the applicant under this part; 
‘‘(11) demonstrate a commitment to serving all 
underserved populations at the institution; and 
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‘‘(12) include such other information as may be 
necessary to carry out the provisions of this part. 
‘‘(c) DURATION OF GRANTS; FEDERAL SHARE.— 
‘‘(1) DURATION OF GRANTS.—No individual in-
stitution of higher education may receive, individ-
ually or as a participant in a combination of such in-
stitutions— 
‘‘(A) a grant pursuant to subsection 
(a)(1)(A) for more than 5 fiscal years; or 
‘‘(B) a grant pursuant to subsection 
(a)(1)(B) for more than 5 fiscal years. 
‘‘(2) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of a 
grant under subsection (a)(1)(A) may not exceed— 
‘‘(A) 85 percent of the cost of carrying out 
the program or activities described in the appli-
cation in the first year the applicant receives a 
grant under this section; 
‘‘(B) 70 percent of such cost in the second 
such year; 
‘‘(C) 55 percent of such cost in the third 
such year; 
‘‘(D) 40 percent of such cost in the fourth 
such year; and 
‘‘(E) 25 percent of such cost in the fifth 
such year. 
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appropriate, regarding carrying out the activities re-
quired under this title. 
(4) The State shall meet any additional criteria 
determined by the Secretary to be necessary to carry 
out the purposes of this title. 
SEC. 305. APPLICATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—If a State desires a grant under 
this title, the Governor of the State, or an individual, enti-
ty, or agency designated by the Governor, shall submit an 
application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, 
and containing such information as the Secretary may re-
quire. 
(b) CONTENTS.—The contents of the application 
must be based upon a policy gap and impact analysis con-
ducted or commissioned by the State identifying existing 
barriers to and potential incentives for improving edu-
cational outcomes for high school students. Each applica-
tion submitted under this section shall include the fol-
lowing: 
(1) A plan to effectively reduce barriers and 
create incentives to improve educational outcomes 
for high school students, especially struggling stu-
dents and dropouts by conducting one or more of 
the eligible activities in section 306 of this title. The 
plan must include: 
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IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 313 
Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men 
has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address 
that health crisis by designating additional funds for research, education, 
awareness outreach, and early detection. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 16, 2011 
Mr. MEEKS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in Afri-
can-American men has reached epidemic proportions and 
urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis 
by designating additional funds for research, education, 
awareness outreach, and early detection. 
Whereas the incidence of prostate cancer in African-American 
men is 60 percent higher than in any other racial or eth-
nic group in the United States; 
Whereas African-American men have the highest mortality 
rate of any ethnic and racial group in the United States, 
dying at a rate that is 140 percent higher than other eth-
nic and racial groups; 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 622 
To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 22, 2007 
Mr. RANGEL introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to 
Shirley Chisholm. 
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 ‘‘Shirley Chisholm Con-
gressional Gold Medal Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds as follows: 
(1) Shirley Chisholm was a pioneer: She was 
the first African American woman elected to Con-
gress in 1968 where she served until 1982. 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 110 
Congratulating the National Football League champion Pittsburgh Steelers 
for winning Super Bowl XLIII and becoming the most successful fran-
chise in NFL history with their record 6th Super Bowl title. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 3, 2009 
Mr. DOYLE (for himself, Mr. ROONEY, and Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsyl-
vania) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the National Football League champion Pitts-
burgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII and be-
coming the most successful franchise in NFL history 
with their record 6th Super Bowl title. 
Whereas the Pittsburgh Steelers won Super Bowl XLIII by 
defeating the Arizona Cardinals 27 to 23 in Tampa, 
Florida, on February 1, 2009, winning their second 
Super Bowl championship in 4 years; 
Whereas with this victory the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise 
has set a new National Football League standard for 
most Super Bowl victories with their record 6th Super 
Bowl championship; 
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108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 97
JOINT RESOLUTION
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in
the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That Congress approves the renewal of the import restric-
•HJ 97 EH
tions contained in section 3(a)(1) of the Burmese Freedom
and Democracy Act of 2003.
Passed the House of Representatives June 14, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2465 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reward those Americans 
who provide volunteer services in times of national need. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2009 
Mrs. LOWEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reward 
those Americans who provide volunteer services in times 
of national need. 
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 ‘‘Assistance to Individ-
uals Delivering for America Act of 2009’’ or the ‘‘AID 
for America Act of 2009’’. 
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II 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1006
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 20, 2003
Received 
AN ACT 
To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to further 
the conservation of certain wildlife species.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6233 
To reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle 
use in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina, pending 
the issuance of a final rule for off-road vehicle use by the National 
Park Service. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 11, 2008 
Mr. JONES of North Carolina (for himself, Mr. GOODE, Mr. COBLE, Ms. 
FOXX, Mrs. MYRICK, and Mr. HAYES) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to 
the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing 
off-road vehicle use in the Cape Hatteras National Sea-
shore, North Carolina, pending the issuance of a final 
rule for off-road vehicle use by the National Park Serv-
ice. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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(A) A description of how the State will en-
sure that the State elementary and secondary 
education content standards and academic as-
sessments describe in section 1111(b) of the El-
ementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 6311(b)) are aligned to college and 
work readiness. 
(B) A description of how the State will en-
sure that all students have access to college pre-
paratory curriculum. 
(C) A description of how the State will en-
sure the statewide longitudinal student data 
system, other statewide data systems, and data 
protocols are designed and implemented in such 
a way that allows for data interoperability and 
portability across local educational agencies and 
among pre-kindergarten through grade 12 sys-
tems, institutions of higher education, and sys-
tems that identify whether student enter the 
Armed Forces. 
(D) A description of how the State will 
stimulate the development of multiple pathways 
and expanded educational options to enable all 
secondary students, including struggling stu-
dents and dropouts, to attain a high school di-
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ploma that signifies that the student has the 
necessary skills to succeed in higher education 
and work. 
(2) A plan to measure how the changes carried 
out by the State under this title improve student 
outcomes at the State and local levels. The plan 
must include: 
(A) A description of a plan to adjust the 
policies of the State accordingly in order to 
achieve the targets and student outcomes at the 
State and local levels. 
(B) A description of a plan to devote re-
sources to ensure the sustainability of the ac-
tivities carried out under this title. 
(3) An assurance that the following stake-
holders are committed to achieving the goals and ob-
jectives set forth in the grant application: 
(A) The Governor of the State. 
(B) The chief executive officer of the State 
higher education coordinating board. 
(C) The chief State school officer. 
(D) The head of the State Board of Edu-
cation. 
(E) The head of career and technical edu-
cation in the State. 
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108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1018
AN ACT
To designate the building located at 1 Federal
Plaza in New York, New York, as the ‘‘James L.
Watson United States Court of International
Trade Building’’.
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5381 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Methyl cinnamate. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2008 
Mr. BROWN of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was 
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Methyl 
cinnamate. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. METHYL CINNAMATE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.05.04 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
Methyl cinnamate) is amended by striking the date in the 
effective period column and inserting ‘‘12/31/2011’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
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•HR 2642 EAH2 
SHORT TITLE 
SEC. 8006. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Supple-
mental Appropriations Act, 2008’’. 
Page 60 of the Senate engrossed amendment (of 
September 6, 2007) to H.R. 2642, strike lines 1 through 
3. 
Attest: 
Clerk. 
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110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H.R. 2642 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
TO SENATE 
AMENDMENTS TO 
HOUSE AMENDMENTS 
TO SENATE 
AMENDMENT 
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warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Æ 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5388 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Anisic Aldehyde. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2008 
Mr. BROWN of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was 
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Anisic 
Aldehyde. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. ANISIC ALDEHYDE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.11.57 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
Anisic Aldehyde) is amended by striking the date in the 
effective period column and inserting ‘‘12/31/2011’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
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pre-hurricane levels for 30 days or more on 
or after August 29, 2005. 
‘‘(2) AREA AFFECTED BY A GULF HURRICANE 
DISASTER; GULF HURRICANE DISASTER.—The terms 
‘area affected by a Gulf hurricane disaster’ and 
‘Gulf hurricane disaster’ have the meanings given 
such terms in section 209 of the Higher Education 
Hurricane Relief Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–148, 
119 Stat. 2809). 
‘‘(3) EMERGENCY.—The term ‘emergency’ has 
the meaning given such term in section 102(1) of 
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer-
gency Assistance Act. 
‘‘(4) INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.— 
The term ‘institution of higher education’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 101. 
‘‘(5) MAJOR DISASTER.—The term ‘major dis-
aster’ has the meaning given the term in section 
102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act. 
‘‘(h) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall take ef-
fect on the date of the enactment of the College Oppor-
tunity and Affordability Act of 2008, and assistance pro-
vided to institutions of higher education pursuant to this 
section shall be available only with respect to federally de-
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‘‘(C) formation of support groups for non-
traditional students enrolling in 2-year degree 
programs and articulating from 2-year degree 
programs to 4-year degree programs. 
‘‘SEC. 874. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS. 
‘‘(a) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.—From the amounts ap-
propriated to carry out this part under section 800, the 
Secretary of Education is authorized to make grants in 
accordance with this section to partnerships formed be-
tween one or more rural institutions of higher education 
and one or more regional employers. 
‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE PARTNERSHIPS; APPLICATIONS.—To 
be eligible for a grant under this section, a partnership 
that meets the requirements of subsection (a) shall submit 
to the Secretary an application in such form and con-
taining such information as the Secretary shall prescribe. 
In determining which applications to approve for a grant 
under this section, the Secretary shall consider— 
‘‘(1) the potential of the employer to employ 
graduates of rural institutions of higher education 
after graduation; 
‘‘(2) the potential of the employer engaged in 
the partnership to spur economic development in the 
region; and 
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the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Æ 
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108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1018
AN ACT
To designate the building located at 1 Federal Plaza in
New York, New York, as the ‘‘James L. Watson United
States Court of International Trade Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1036
AN ACT
To prohibit civil liability actions from being brought
or continued against manufacturers, distributors,
dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition
for damages resulting from the misuse of their
products by others.
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3355 
To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners’ insurance coverage 
for catastrophic events. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 3, 2007 
Mr. KLEIN of Florida (for himself and Mr. MAHONEY of Florida) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners’ 
insurance coverage for catastrophic events. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2007’’. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents. 
Sec. 2. Findings and purposes. 
TITLE I—NATIONAL CATASTROPHE RISK CONSORTIUM 
Sec. 101. Establishment; status; principal office. 
Sec. 102. Functions. 
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