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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 943 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hawaii Volcanoes 
National Park and Haleakala National Park in the State of Hawaii, 
and expressing support for designation of August 1, 2016, as ‘‘Hawaii 
Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 5, 2016 
Ms. GABBARD submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of 
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National 
Park in the State of Hawaii, and expressing support 
for designation of August 1, 2016, as ‘‘Hawaii Volcanoes 
and Haleakala National Parks Day’’. 
Whereas the Hawaii National Park was established by section 
1 of the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to establish a national park 
in the Territory of Hawaii’’, approved August 1, 1916 
(16 U.S.C. 391), consisting of tracts of land on the is-
land of Hawaii and on the island of Maui; 
Whereas the portion of the Hawaii National Park situated on 
the island of Hawaii was renamed Hawaii Volcanoes Na-
tional Park by Public Law 87–278 (16 U.S.C. 391d); 
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(5) The terms ‘‘region’’ and ‘‘Pacific North-
west’’ have the meaning provided for such terms by
section 3(11) of the Pacific Northwest Electric
Power Planning and Conservation Act.
(6) The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary
of the Interior.
(7) The term ‘‘States’’ means the States of Or-
egon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.
(8) The term ‘‘tribes’’ means the following fed-
erally recognized Indian tribes: Confederated Salish
and Kootenai Tribes, Shoshone-Bannock Tribe, Nez
Perce Tribe, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Coeur d’Alene
Tribe, Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, Burns-Paiute Tribe,
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Confederated
Tribes of Umatilla, and Confederated Tribes of
Yakama, Spokane Tribe, Colville Tribe, and Kalispel
Tribe.
(9) The term ‘‘unified plan’’ means the unified
plan developed under section 4 of this Act.
(10) The term ‘‘WPPSS’’ means the Washing-
ton Public Power Supply System.
SEC. 4. GOVERNANCE.
The Secretary of the Interior shall, in consultation
with the Federal, State, and tribal governments in the Pa-
cific Northwest, develop a unified plan for salmon recovery
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Whereas the Patriots appeared in their NFL record eighth 
Super Bowl; 
Whereas quarterback Tom Brady broke, tied, or extended 9 
Super Bowl records in leading the New England Patriots 
to their fourth Super Bowl victory and was named the 
‘‘Super Bowl Most Valuable Player’’ for the third time; 
Whereas Head Coach Bill Belichick, Coordinators Matt Pa-
tricia and Josh McDaniels, and the staff of the New 
England Patriots brilliantly created successful game 
plans throughout the 2014 season; 
Whereas extraordinary efforts by players of the New England 
Patriots, including Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, Rob 
Gronkowski, Brandon LaFell, Danny Amendola, Shane 
Vereen, LeGarrette Blount, Darrelle Revis, Chandler 
Jones, Jamie Collins, Vince Wilfork, Rob Ninkovich, 
Devin McCourty, Don’ta Hightower, Sealver Siliga, Alan 
Branch, Ryan Allen, Stephen Gostkowski, Brandon 
Browner, Matthew Slater, and Malcolm Butler, signifi-
cantly contributed to the Super Bowl XLIX victory; 
Whereas the offensive line of the New England Patriots was 
crucial to their victory in Super Bowl XLIX, and strong 
efforts by Nate Solder, Sebastian Vollmer, Bryan Stork, 
Ryan Wendell, Dan Connolly, and Cameron Fleming re-
sulted in the New England Patriots conceding only one 
sack out of the 51 times quarterback Tom Brady 
dropped back to pass during Super Bowl XLIX; 
Whereas Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patri-
ots, deserves great credit for his unwavering commitment 
and leadership, and for his gracious acknowledgment that 
the team’s Super Bowl Championship would not have 
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been possible without the strong support of the millions 
of fans who comprise ‘‘Patriots Nation’’; and 
Whereas all members of the New England Patriots ‘‘did their 
job’’ to help deliver a fourth Vince Lombardi Trophy to 
New England and are now ‘‘on to the White House’’ to 
celebrate their victory: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates the New England Patriots on their dramatic 
Super Bowl XLIX victory. 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4831
AN ACT
To temporarily reenact chapter 12 of title 11 of the
United States Code.
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4831
AN ACT
To temporarily reenact chapter 12 of title 11 of the United
States Code.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TEMPORARY REENACTMENT OF BANKRUPTCY
PROVISIONS RELATING TO FAMILY FARMERS.
(a) REENACTMENT.—Chapter 12 of title 11 of the
United States Code, as in effect on September 30, 1998,
is hereby reenacted for the period beginning on October
1, 1998, and ending on April 1, 1999.
(b) CONTINUATION OF CASES.—All cases commenced
or pending under chapter 12 of title 11, United States
Code, as reenacted under subsection (a), and all matters
and proceedings in or relating to such cases, shall be con-
ducted and determined under such chapter as if such
chapter were continued in effect after April 1, 1999. The
substantive rights of parties in connection with such cases,
matters, and proceedings shall continue to be governed
under the laws applicable to such cases, matters, and pro-
ceedings as if such chapter were continued in effect after
April 1, 1999.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Act shall take effect on October 1, 1998.
Passed the House of Representatives October 15,
1998.
Attest:
Clerk.
I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4831
To temporarily reenact chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 14, 1998
Mr. SMITH of Michigan introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To temporarily reenact chapter 12 of title 11 of the United
States Code.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TEMPORARY REENACTMENT OF BANKRUPTCY
PROVISIONS RELATING TO FAMILY FARMERS.
Chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code, as
in effect on September 30, 1998, is hereby reenacted for
the period beginning on October 1, 1998, and ending on
April 1, 1999.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Act shall take effect on October 1, 1998.
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I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4833
To provide grants to local educational agencies to provide a sufficient number
of teachers and facilities to accommodate students who are disruptive
in the classroom.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 14, 1998
Mr. BOSWELL introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
A BILL
To provide grants to local educational agencies to provide
a sufficient number of teachers and facilities to accom-
modate students who are disruptive in the classroom.
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 ‘‘Constructive Learning
Environment Act’’.
SEC. 2. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Education is au-
thorized to award grants, taking into consideration the
priorities identified under subsection (b), to allow such
I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4834
To ensure salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 4, 1998
Ms. FURSE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a pe-
riod to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con-
sideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commit-
tee concerned
A BILL
To ensure salmon recovery in the Pacific Northwest, 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 ‘‘Northwest Salmon Re-
covery Act of 1998’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that:
(1) In order to deal with significant changes in
the Nation’s electric utility industry, and to continue
agencies to provide a sufficient number of teachers and
facilities to accommodate students who are disruptive in
the classroom.
(b) GRANT AWARD SELECTION.—In awarding grants
under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to a
local educational agency—
(1) that serves a high number of low-income
students, determined by the number of students who
are eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the
National School Lunch Act (7 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.);
or
(2) is located in a rural area.
(c) DURATION.—A grant made under this Act may
be awarded for a period not to exceed 5 years.
SEC. 3. APPLICATION.
A local educational agency that desires to receive a
grant under this Act shall submit an application to the
Secretary of Education at such time and in such form as
the Secretary may reasonably require.
SEC. 4. USES OF FUNDS.
A local educational agency that receives a grant
award under this Act shall use the amounts received to
establish a program to provide a sufficient number of
teachers and facilities to accommodate students who are
disruptive in the classroom and to train teachers to effec-
tively educate such students.
SEC. 5. EVALUATION.
Not later than 30 months after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, each local educational agency that re-
ceives a grant under this Act shall submit a report to the
Secretary of Education that evaluates the effectiveness of
accommodating students who are disruptive in the class-
room.
SEC. 6. CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this Act may be construed to affect the
procedural safeguards or any other requirement of the In-
dividuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400
et seq.).
SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000
for each of the fiscal years 1999 through 2001 to carry
out this Act.
Æ
to enjoy the considerable benefits the Pacific North-
west receives from the Federal Columbia River
Power System through the Bonneville Power Admin-
istration, new tools are needed to ensure that the
electric power customers of the Administration repay
all the costs associated with the system, including
the public obligations to restore fish and wildlife,
meet treaty and trust obligations, and pay the
United States Treasury and the Washington Public
Power Supply System bondholders.
(2) In addition, new tools are needed to ensure
salmon recovery and promote conservation and re-
newable resources in the Pacific Northwest region.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act:
(1) The term ‘‘Administration’’ means the Bon-
neville Power Administration.
(2) The term ‘‘Administrator’’ means the Ad-
ministrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.
(3) The term ‘‘Council’’ means the Pacific
Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Plan-
ning Council established by the Pacific Northwest
Electric Power Planning and Conservation Act.
(4) The term ‘‘Commission’’ means the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission.
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 923 
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 14, 2016 
Mr. JOYCE (for himself and Mr. TAKANO) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education 
Week. 
Whereas November 14 through November 18, 2016, marks 
the 95th annual observance of American Education 
Week; 
Whereas public schools are the backbone of the Nation’s de-
mocracy, providing young people with the tools they need 
to maintain the Nation’s precious values of freedom, civil-
ity, and equality; 
Whereas, by equipping young people in the United States 
with both practical skills and broader intellectual abili-
ties, public schools give them hope for, and access to, a 
productive future; 
Whereas people working in the field of public education, be 
they teachers, higher education faculty and staff, 
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paraeducators, custodians, substitute educators, bus driv-
ers, clerical workers, food service professionals, workers 
in skilled trades, health and student service workers, se-
curity guards, technical employees, or librarians, work 
tirelessly to serve children and communities throughout 
the Nation with care and professionalism; and 
Whereas public schools are community linchpins, bringing to-
gether adults, children, educators, volunteers, business 
leaders, and elected officials in a common enterprise: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of American 
Education Week; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe American Education Week by reflecting 
on the positive impact of all those who work together 
to educate children. 
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I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4835
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public
Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend
COBRA continuation coverage for surviving spouses.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 14, 1998
Mr. LAMPSON (for himself, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO´, and Mr. FROST) intro-
duced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, and Edu-
cation and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with-
in the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 to extend COBRA continuation
coverage for surviving spouses.
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 ‘‘COBRA Extension Act
of 1998’’.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE
FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES.
(a) ERISA AMENDMENT.—Section 602(2)(A) of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29
U.S.C. 1162(2)(A)) is amended by inserting after clause
(v) the following new clause:
‘‘(vi) GENERAL RULE FOR SURVIVING
SPOUSES.—In the case of a qualifying
event described in section 603(1), the date
on which the surviving spouse becomes en-
titled to benefits under title XVIII of the
Social Security Act.’’.
(b) PHSA AMENDMENT.—Section 2202(2)(A) of the
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300bb–2(2)(A)) is
amended by inserting after clause (iv) the following new
clause:
‘‘(v) GENERAL RULE FOR SURVIVING
SPOUSES.—In the case of a qualifying
event described in section 2203(1), the
date on which the surviving spouse be-
comes entitled to benefits under title XVIII
of the Social Security Act.’’.
(c) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AMENDMENT.—Sec-
tion 4980B(f)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (relating to period of continuation coverage) is
amended by inserting after subclause (V) the following
new subclause:
‘‘(VI) GENERAL RULE FOR SUR-
VIVING
SPOUSES.—In the case of a
qualifying event described in section
4980B(f)(3)(A), the date on which the
surviving spouse becomes entitled to
benefits under title XVIII of the So-
cial Security Act.’’.
(d) EFFECTIVE DATES.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply to qualifying events occurring be-
fore or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 927 
Expressing support for the designation of the third Wednesday of November 
as ‘‘Utility Scam Awareness Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 16, 2016 
Mr. WENSTRUP (for himself and Mr. RYAN of Ohio) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of the third 
Wednesday of November as ‘‘Utility Scam Awareness Day’’. 
Whereas reliable electricity, natural gas, and water service is 
important to the health, safety, and well-being of all 
Americans; 
Whereas such utilities play a valuable role in supporting the 
economy and security of the United States; 
Whereas customers of such utilities continue to be victimized 
by scammers impersonating utility company officials; 
Whereas many scammers falsely threaten to disconnect utility 
services if same-day payment is not received; 
Whereas scammer tactics have become more sophisticated 
over the years, including leveraging spoofing technology 
to display a utility company’s name on a customer’s call-
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er ID and using a recording of a company’s upfront tele-
phone menu message; 
Whereas the utility industry is raising awareness of scammer 
tactics and working with local, State, and Federal law en-
forcement agencies to identify, and prosecute, the crimi-
nals perpetrating the scam; 
Whereas a national day to create awareness of scammers im-
personating utility industry companies will help protect 
customers; and 
Whereas the third Wednesday of November would be an ap-
propriate date to designate as ‘‘Utility Scam Awareness 
Day’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Utility Scam 
Awareness Day’’; 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe ‘‘Utility Scam Awareness Day’’; and 
(3) encourages utilities to use this day to raise 
awareness and knowledge amongst themselves and 
the general public regarding the threat posed by 
scams against utility customers, and the techniques 
and tools used to identify and avoid them. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 932 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 6, 2016. 
Whereas telephone companies are required to permit third 
parties to bill for services on a consumer’s monthly tele-
phone bill in certain circumstances; 
Whereas ‘‘cramming’’ is the act of placing unauthorized 
charges on a wireline, wireless, or bundled services tele-
phone bill of a consumer; 
Whereas the Federal Communications Commission estimates 
that cramming has harmed tens of millions of people in 
the United States; and 
Whereas existing protections against cramming have not pre-
vented harm to consumers: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that protections against cramming should be improved 
and consumers should be empowered to stop unwanted third- 
party charges on their telephone bills. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 932 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to third- 
party charges on consumer telephone bills. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 29, 2016 
Ms. SCHAKOWSKY (for herself, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, 
Mr. HONDA, and Mrs. BUSTOS) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with 
respect to third-party charges on consumer telephone bills. 
Whereas telephone companies are required to permit third 
parties to bill for services on a consumer’s monthly tele-
phone bill in certain circumstances; 
Whereas ‘‘cramming’’ is the act of placing unauthorized 
charges on a wireline, wireless, or bundled services tele-
phone bill of a consumer; 
Whereas the Federal Communications Commission estimates 
that cramming has harmed tens of millions of people in 
the United States; and 
Whereas existing protections against cramming have not pre-
vented harm to consumers: Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that protections against cramming should be 
improved and consumers should be empowered to stop un-
wanted third-party charges on their telephone bills. 
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SEC. 5. GRANT AMOUNT LIMITATION.
The Secretary shall limit the portion of the aggregate
amount of grants under this Act made available for any
fiscal year that may be provided to a single State based
upon the proportion of such State’s need (as determined
by the Secretary) for such assistance to the aggregate
need among all States approved for such assistance for
such fiscal year.
SEC. 6. MATCHING REQUIREMENT.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may not make a
grant under this Act to any State for any fiscal year in
an amount that exceeds twice the amount that the State
certifies, as the Secretary shall require, that the State will
contribute for such fiscal year, or has contributed since
January 1, 1998, from non-Federal sources for the pur-
poses under section 4(a).
(b) TREATMENT OF PREVIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS.—
Any portion of amounts contributed after January 1,
1998, that are counted for purposes of meeting the re-
quirement under subsection (a) for a fiscal year may not
be counted for such purposes for any subsequent fiscal
year.
(c) TREATMENT OF TAX CREDITS.—Tax credits pro-
vided under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 and proceeds from the sale of tax-exempt bonds by
H. Res. 933 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 1, 2016. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For further expenses of the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the 
‘‘Committee’’) for the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, 
there shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the 
House of Representatives not more than $800,000. 
SEC. 2. VOUCHERS. 
Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouch-
ers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of 
the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the 
Committee on House Administration.
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SEC. 3. REGULATIONS. 
Amounts made available under this resolution shall be 
expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the 
Committee on House Administration. 
Attest: 
Clerk.