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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 375 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day in order to 
honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in 
the workplace. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 28, 2009 
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, 
Ms. LINDA T. SA´NCHEZ of California, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. 
GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. HARE, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. CARSON 
of Indiana, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. AL GREEN of 
Texas, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. SUTTON, and Mr. GUTIERREZ) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day 
in order to honor and remember the workers who have 
been killed or injured in the workplace. 
Whereas, each year, more than 5,500 workers are killed due 
to workplace-related injuries in the United States, and 
more than 2,000,000 workers across the world die of 
workplace-related accidents and diseases; 
Whereas, each day, an average of 16 workers are killed due 
to workplace injuries in the United States; 
Whereas there are more than 4,000,000 occupational injuries 
and illnesses in the United States annually; 
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•HRES 375 IH 
Whereas tens of thousands of Americans with workplace inju-
ries or illness become permanently disabled; 
Whereas more people are killed worldwide each year at work 
than in wars; 
Whereas observing Workers’ Memorial Day allows us to 
honor and remember victims of workplace injuries and 
disease; and 
Whereas observing Workers’ Memorial Day reminds us of the 
need to strive for better worker safety and health protec-
tions: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Workers’ 
Memorial Day to honor and remember workers who 
have been killed or injured in the workplace; 
(2) recognizes the importance of worker health 
and safety standards; 
(3) encourages the Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration, industries, employers and 
employees to support activities aimed at increasing 
awareness of the importance of preventing illness, 
injury, and death in the workplace; and 
(4) calls upon the people of the United States 
to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies 
and respect. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 377 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 14, 2009. 
Whereas Armed Forces Day was created in 1949 in connec-
tion with the consolidation of the military services in the 
Department of Defense; 
Whereas the purpose of Armed Forces Day is to honor the 
men and women who are serving in the Army, Navy, Ma-
rine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard, including the 
National Guard and Reserve components; 
Whereas Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Satur-
day in May, which this year is May 16, 2009; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces have performed tre-
mendous service on behalf of the United States; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces have been killed and 
injured in operations to bring peace and stability in the 
name of democracy; and 
Whereas all Americans express their recognition and grati-
tude for members of the Armed Forces at home and 
abroad: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives, on the oc-
casion of Armed Forces Day 2009—
•HRES 377 EH 
(1) honors and recognizes the service and sacrifice 
that members of the Armed Forces and their families 
gave, and continue to give, to the United States; 
(2) remains committed to supporting the members 
of the Armed Forces and their families; 
(3) encourages Americans to show their support 
and appreciation for members of the Armed Forces on 
Armed Forces Day; 
(4) commends the actions of private citizens and or-
ganizations who volunteer to support America’s wounded 
warriors; and 
(5) expresses the gratitude of the American people 
to the members of the Armed Forces for their service on 
behalf of the United States. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2650
AN ACT
To designate portions of the Maurice River and its tribu-
taries in the State of New Jersey as components of
the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Systems.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
(a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that—
(1) the Maurice River and its tributaries,
Menantico Creek, the Manumuskin River, and
Muskee Creek, are eligible for inclusion into the Na-
tional Wild and Scenic Rivers System, the segments
and their classifications being as follows—
(A) the Maurice River, lower segment,
from the United States Geological Survey Sta-
tion at Shellpile to Route 670 Bridge at
Mauricetown, approximately 7.0 miles, as a rec-
reational river;
(B) the Maurice River, middle segment,
from Route 670 Bridge at Mauricetown to 3.6
miles upstream (at drainage ditch just up-
stream of Fralinger Farm), approximately 3.8
miles as a scenic river;
(C) the Maurice River, middle segment,
from the drainage ditch just upstream of
Fralinger Farm to one-half mile upstream from
the United States Geological Survey Station at
Burcham Farm, approximately 3.1 miles, as a
recreational river;
(D) the Maurice River, upper segment,
from one-half mile upstream from the United
States Geological Survey Station at Burcham
Farm to the south side of the Millville sewage
•HRES 377 IH 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces have been killed and 
injured in operations to bring peace and stability in the 
name of democracy; and 
Whereas all Americans express their recognition and grati-
tude for members of the Armed Forces at home and 
abroad: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives, on the 
occasion of Armed Forces Day 2009— 
(1) honors and recognizes the service and sac-
rifice that members of the Armed Forces and their 
families gave, and continue to give, to the United 
States; 
(2) remains committed to supporting the mem-
bers of the Armed Forces and their families; 
(3) encourages Americans to show their support 
and appreciation for members of the Armed Forces 
on Armed Forces Day; 
(4) commends the actions of private citizens 
and organizations who volunteer to support Amer-
ica’s wounded warriors; and 
(5) expresses the gratitude of the American 
people to the members of the Armed Forces for their 
service on behalf of the United States. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 378 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 12, 2009. 
Whereas May 4, 2009, marks the 30th anniversary of the 
first woman sworn in as the Prime Minister of the 
United Kingdom, Margaret Hilda Thatcher; 
Whereas Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister of the 
United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and at the time of 
her resignation, was the longest continuously serving 
Prime Minster since 1827; 
Whereas Prime Minister Thatcher was Leader of the Con-
servative Party from 1975 to 1990 and the only woman 
to ever hold that post; 
Whereas Margaret Thatcher is the only woman to have ever 
held the post of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; 
Whereas Margaret Thatcher is the only Prime Minister of the 
United Kingdom in the 20th century to win three con-
secutive terms; 
Whereas Margaret Thatcher gave birth to a new distinctive 
ideology known as ‘‘Thatcherism’’ which emphasized indi-
vidual responsibility in the United Kingdom’s monetary 
and social policies; 
Whereas Time Magazine named Margaret Thatcher one of 
the 20 most influential leaders of the 20th century;
•HRES 378 EH 
Whereas the strong, cooperative stances held by Prime Min-
ister Thatcher, President Ronald Reagan, and Pope John 
Paul II are widely acknowledged to have been key forces 
in the collapse of communism in the former Soviet Union; 
Whereas the special relationship between the United States 
and the United Kingdom was greatly strengthened under 
the tenure of Prime Minister Thatcher; 
Whereas, on January 19, 1976, Prime Minister Thatcher de-
livered a bold speech against the communist regime of 
the Soviet Union, which prompted the Soviet Union 
Army’s newspaper, the Red Star, to coin her the ‘‘Iron 
Lady’’; 
Whereas in 1990, Margaret Thatcher was honored by Queen 
Elizabeth II with the Order of Merit, one of the United 
Kingdom’s highest distinctions; and 
Whereas in 1992, Queen Elizabeth II bestowed a life peerage 
upon Margaret Thatcher, conferring upon her the title of 
Baroness and providing a lifetime seat in the House of 
Lords: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) acknowledges the 30th anniversary of the elec-
tion of Margaret Thatcher as the first female Prime 
Minister of the United Kingdom; 
(2) pays tribute to the remarkable professional 
achievements of Margaret Thatcher; 
(3) recognizes Prime Minister Thatcher’s dedicated 
work in promoting individual rights and free markets 
around the world; and
•HRES 378 EH 
(4) appreciates the strong diplomatic relationship 
between the United States and the United Kingdom fos-
tered by Prime Minister Thatcher. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 379 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 30, 2009. 
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 further consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 627) to amend the Truth in Lending 
Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the 
extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, 
and for other purposes. No general debate shall be in order 
pursuant to this resolution. 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 amendment in the nature of 
a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial 
Services 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 committee amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute are waived except those arising under 
clause 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule
•HRES 379 EH 
XVIII, no amendment to the committee 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 de-
mand for division of the question 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 conclusion of consideration of the 
bill for amendment the Committee 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 na-
ture of a substitute. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final
•HRES 379 EH 
passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
tion in those programs required by section 252, 
252A, or 253, subject to paragraph (2), and not-
withstanding section 710 of the Social Security Act, 
OMB shall determine, and the applicable Presi-
dential order under section 254 shall implement, the 
percentage reduction that shall apply, with respect 
to the health insurance programs under title XVIII 
of the Social Security Act— 
‘‘(A) in the case of parts A and B of such 
title, to individual payments for services fur-
nished during the one-year period beginning on 
the first day of the first month beginning after 
the date the order is issued (or, if later, the 
date specified in paragraph (4)); and 
‘‘(B) in the case of parts C and D, to 
monthly payments under contracts under such 
parts for the same one-year period; 
such that the reduction made in payments under 
that order shall achieve the required total percentage 
reduction in those payments for that period. 
‘‘(2) UNIFORM
REDUCTION
RATE; MAXIMUM 
PERMISSIBLE REDUCTION.—Reductions in payments 
for programs and activities under such title XVIII 
pursuant to a sequestration order under section 254 
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shall be at a uniform rate across all such programs 
and activities subject to such order. 
‘‘(3) TIMING
OF
APPLICATION
OF
REDUC-
TIONS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in 
subparagraph (B), if a reduction is made under 
paragraph (1) in payment amounts pursuant to 
a sequestration order, the reduction shall be ap-
plied to payment for services furnished during 
the effective period of the order. For purposes 
of the previous sentence, in the case of inpa-
tient services furnished for an individual, the 
services shall be considered to be furnished on 
the date of the individual’s discharge from the 
inpatient facility. 
‘‘(B) PAYMENT ON THE BASIS OF COST 
REPORTING
PERIODS.—In the case in which 
payment for services of a provider of services is 
made under title XVIII of the Social Security 
Act on a basis relating to the reasonable cost 
incurred for the services during a cost reporting 
period of the provider, if a reduction is made 
under paragraph (1) in payment amounts pur-
suant to a sequestration order, the reduction 
shall be applied to payment for costs for such 
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•HRES 379 RH 
consideration of the bill (H.R. 627) to amend the Truth 
in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices 
relating to the extension of credit under an open end con-
sumer credit plan, and for other purposes. No general de-
bate shall be in order pursuant to this resolution. 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended 
by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in 
the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute shall be considered as read. All points of order 
against the committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute are waived except those arising under clause 10 
of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no 
amendment to the committee 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 
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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 conclusion 
of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee 
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 previous question shall be considered as ordered on 
the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without 
intervening motion except one motion to recommit with 
or without instructions. 
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House Calendar No. 49 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 379 
[Report No. 111–92] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 
627) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to es-
tablish fair and transparent practices relating to 
the extension of credit under an open end con-
sumer credit plan, and for other purposes. 
APRIL 29, 2009 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 37 
Condemning Hamas for the recent attacks against Israel. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 9, 2009 
Mr. ROGERS of Alabama (for himself and Mr. FRANKS of Arizona) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning Hamas for the recent attacks against Israel. 
Whereas more than 6,000 rockets and mortar shells have 
been fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip by Hamas and 
other terrorist organizations since Israeli forces withdrew 
completely from Gaza after 38 years in late 2005; 
Whereas the sovereign nation of Israel has a right and a re-
sponsibility to defend itself against the bombardment of 
attacks from Hamas and other terrorist organizations; 
Whereas on December 19, 2008, Hamas officially announced 
that it would not seek extension of the six-month cease 
fire that ended that day, only after it violated the June 
agreement when, from November 4 until the conflict 
began on December 27, 2008, almost 400 rockets and 
mortars had been fired on Israel from Gaza; 
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Whereas Hamas has jeopardized the lives of innocent civilians 
living in Gaza and has targeted those in Israel; 
Whereas Israel has facilitated food, medicine, fuel and other 
supplies into Gaza; 
Whereas Hamas has been designated a terrorist organization 
by the United States since 1995; 
Whereas Israel is a strong, democratic ally of the United 
States whose inaction could have led to a less secure 
Israel and greater instability in the region; 
Whereas democratic and free countries around the world 
would also actively respond to terrorist attacks; and 
Whereas the United States Department of State called on 
Hamas to renounce violence and terror, recognize Israel, 
and accept previous agreement with Israel. Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) places the responsibility for this conflict 
solely on Hamas; 
(2) places the responsibility to stop using 
Gaza’s territory as a launching pad for terrorist at-
tack solely on Hamas; 
(3) recognizes that there are many innocent 
Palestinian civilians who reject the terrorism of 
Hamas and who want nothing more than peace and 
stability; 
(4) completely understands and strongly sup-
ports the right of the sovereign Government of Israel 
in its efforts to defend its borders, protect its people, 
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and bring an end to the constant attacks promul-
gated by Hamas; 
(5) emphasizes the friendship between the 
United States and the nation of Israel; and 
(6) urges the United Nations and our European 
allies to support Israel in its self-defense against all 
terrorist organizations, including Hamas. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 380 
Expressing support for designation of April as ‘‘National Donate Life Month’’ 
and expressing gratitude to all Americans who have communicated their 
intent to be organ and tissue donors. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 29, 2009 
Mr. COSTA (for himself, Mr. WU, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. REYES, Mr. BILBRAY, Ms. 
DEGETTE, Mr. CLAY, and Mr. CAMP) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of April as ‘‘National 
Donate Life Month’’ and expressing gratitude to all 
Americans who have communicated their intent to be 
organ and tissue donors. 
Whereas the national waiting list for those awaiting organ 
transplants has increased in the past 10 years from 
60,000 to more than 100,000 people; 
Whereas there exists a persistent and severe shortage of or-
gans donated for transplantation because donation has 
not increased at a pace to provide transplantation for 
these people; 
Whereas a single individual’s donation of heart, lungs, liver, 
kidneys, pancreas, and small intestine can save up to 
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eight lives, and the donation of tissue can save and en-
hance the lives of up to 50 others; 
Whereas transplantation is the therapy of choice, and fre-
quently the only option, to ease patient suffering, restore 
patient health, and allow patients to lead more productive 
lives; 
Whereas modern medicine has progressed to allow exponen-
tially more successful transplant surgeries to be per-
formed, but thousands of people still die while on the 
waiting list each year for lack of organ donations; 
Whereas in addition to public health concerns, there are also 
enormous savings to the United States health care sys-
tem that can be realized by increasing organ donation 
and transplantation nationally; and 
Whereas the month of April would be an appropriate month 
to designate as ‘‘National Donate Life Month’’: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives— 
(1) supports the designation of a ‘‘National Do-
nate Life Month’’; 
(2) expresses its support and gratitude to all 
Americans who have communicated their intent to 
be organ and tissue donors upon their deaths; 
(3) encourages those Americans who are not al-
ready donors to consider their organ, blood and tis-
sue donation options; and 
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(4) supports the many public events that will be 
conducted in April in every State to thank donors 
and donor families and to publicize the organ short-
age. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 381 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 30, 2009. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be and are 
hereby elected to the following standing committees of the 
House of Representatives: 
(1) COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE.—Mr. Murphy of 
New York (to rank immediately after Mr. Boccieri). 
(2) COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES.—Mr. Mur-
phy of New York, Mr. Boren. 
(3) COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY.—Mr. Quigley 
(to rank immediately after Mr. Pierluisi). 
(4) COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT 
REFORM.—Mr. Quigley (to rank immediately after Mr. 
Connolly of Virginia), Ms. Kaptur (to rank immediately 
after Mr. Quigley). 
Attest: 
Clerk.