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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 171 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL 
WEEKEND OF REMEMBRANCE EVENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The White House Commission on 
Remembrance (in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘spon-
sor’’) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event (in
reservation trust land pursuant to paragraph 4.0 of 
the Agreement. 
(e) UNITED STATES ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.— 
Nothing in this Act or the Agreement affects any right 
of the United States to take any action, including environ-
mental actions, under any laws (including regulations and 
the common law) relating to human health, safety, or the 
environment. 
(f) NO EFFECT ON WATER RIGHTS.—Except as pro-
vided in paragraphs (1)(A)(ii), (1)(B)(ii), (3)(A)(ii), and 
(3)(B)(ii) of subsection (a), nothing in this Act affects any 
rights to water of the Tribe, its members, or the United 
States acting as trustee for the Tribe and members, for 
land outside the boundaries of the reservation or the off- 
reservation trust land. 
(g) ENTITLEMENTS.—Any entitlement to water of 
the Tribe, its members, or the United States acting as 
trustee for the Tribe and members, relating to the reserva-
tion or off-reservation trust land shall be satisfied from 
the water resources granted, quantified, confirmed, or rec-
ognized with respect to the Tribe, members, and the 
United States by the Agreement and this Act. 
(h) OBJECTION PROHIBITED.—Except as provided in 
subsection (b)(2)(F), the Tribe and the United States act-
ing as trustee for the Tribe shall not—
IV 
House Calendar No. 70 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 480 
[Report No. 115–262] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 114) to amend title 38, United 
States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit 
an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded 
to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 27, 2017 
Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following 
resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 114) to amend 
title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary 
of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding 
performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain 
high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Af-
fairs. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 114) 
to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Sec-
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Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill 
(H.R. 2764) making appropriations for the Department 
of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other pur-
poses, with the Senate amendment to the House amend-
ment to the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider 
in the House, without intervention of any point of order 
except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI, a motion 
offered by the chairman of the Committee on Appropria-
tions or his designee that the House concur in the Senate 
amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall 
be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appro-
priations. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the motion to its adoption without intervening 
motion. 
SEC. 2. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 72) making further continuing appropriations 
for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. All points 
of order against consideration of the joint resolution are 
waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule 
XXI. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All 
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membership data for such tribe, band, or other
organized group of Indians, or
‘‘(B) if the child is not a member of a
tribe, band, or other organized group of Indi-
ans, the name, the enrollment number (if read-
ily available), and the organization (and address
thereof) responsible for maintaining updated
and accurate membership rolls of any of the
child’s parents or grandparents, from whom the
child claims eligibility;
‘‘(2) whether the tribe, band, or other organized
group of Indians with which the child, his parents,
or grandparents claim membership is federally rec-
ognized;
‘‘(3) the name and address of the parent or
legal guardian;
‘‘(4) the signature of the parent or legal guard-
ian verifying the accuracy of the information sup-
plied; and
‘‘(5) any other information which the Secretary
deems necessary to provide an accurate program
profile.
‘‘(c) Nothing in the requirements of subsection (b)
may be construed as affecting the definition set forth in
section 6601. In order for a child to be counted in comput-
112 
•HRES 884 EH 
TITLE V—PARITY IN APPLICA-
TION OF CERTAIN LIMITS TO 
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS 
SEC. 501. PARITY IN APPLICATION OF CERTAIN LIMITS TO 
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS. 
(a) AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE 
OF 1986.—Section 9812(f)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘2007’’ and inserting 
‘‘2008’’. 
(b) AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT IN-
COME SECURITY ACT OF 1974.—Section 712(f) of the Em-
ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 
1185a(f)) is amended by striking ‘‘2007’’ and inserting 
‘‘2008’’. 
(c) AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE 
ACT.—Section 2705(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 
U.S.C. 300gg-5(f)) is amended by striking ‘‘2007’’ and in-
serting ‘‘2008’’. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this 
section shall apply to benefits for services furnished after 
December 31, 2007. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 885 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 18, 2007. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are 
hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the 
House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE: Mr. Latta. 
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE: Mr. Blunt, to 
rank after Mr. Fossella. 
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Mr. Wittman of Vir-
ginia. 
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Mr. Latta 
and Mr. Wittman of Virginia. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 886 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 14, 2008. 
Whereas on Sunday, December 9, 2007, a man entered the 
New Life Church property with the intent to cause harm 
to members and guests of the church; 
Whereas the attacker shot 5 bystanders at the New Life 
Church, killing 2 of them and injuring 3 others; 
Whereas the shooting resulted in the tragic loss of Stephanie 
Works, 18, and Rachel Works, 16, who lost their lives 
from wounds sustained from shots fired by the attacker; 
Whereas the attacker wounded David Works, who was still 
hospitalized days after the shootings, Judy Purcell, and 
Larry Bourbannais; 
Whereas Jeanne Assam, a volunteer private security guard, 
heroically rushed into harm’s way and used her own gun 
to stop the shooter, thereby saving the lives of several 
other bystanders; 
Whereas the quick response of private security, the El Paso 
County Sheriff’s Office, the Colorado Springs Police De-
partment, the Colorado Springs Fire Department, the 
Colorado Springs SWAT Team, Federal authorities, and 
medical professionals limited the danger to the church 
and local community;
•HRES 886 EH 
Whereas this event occurred only hours after another tragic 
and fatal shooting, which occurred at the Youth With A 
Mission facility, located in Arvada, Colorado; 
Whereas the shooting at Youth With A Mission resulted in 
the death of Tiffany Johnson, 26, and Philip Crouse, 24; 
Whereas the attacker seriously wounded Dan Griebenow and 
Charlie Blanch; and 
Whereas local first responders in the city of Arvada and in 
Jefferson County, Colorado, responded quickly and pro-
fessionally, thereby saving wounded individuals: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) offers its heartfelt condolences to the victims 
and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado 
Springs, Colorado, and Arvada, Colorado; and 
(2) conveys its gratitude to Jeanne Assam, city and 
county officials, as well as the police, fire, sheriff, Fed-
eral authorities, and emergency medical teams whose 
quick response saved lives. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 887 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative 
postage stamp should be issued in remembrance of the victims and 
in honor of the veterans of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon, 
from 1982 to 1984. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 18, 2007 
Mr. JONES of North Carolina (for himself, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. GOODE, Mr. 
BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. COBLE, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and 
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in 
remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans 
of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon, from 
1982 to 1984. 
Whereas on the morning of October 23, 1983, at approxi-
mately 6:20 a.m., a truck packed with explosives broke 
security and detonated outside of the United States Ma-
rine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon; 
Whereas 241 United States Military personnel were killed in 
the blast; 
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Whereas a total of 273 members of the Armed Services from 
36 States across the United States were killed while serv-
ing in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; 
Whereas the servicemen were part of a multinational peace-
keeping force; 
Whereas the honor and sacrifice of the victims and veterans 
will never be forgotten; 
Whereas remembering those who lost their lives and those 
who served in Beirut would enhance public awareness of 
the roots of the war on terror and strengthen public re-
solve to rid the world of evil; 
Whereas October 23, 2008 will mark the 25th anniversary of 
the Beirut bombing; and 
Whereas the Nation should celebrate the peace in the Amer-
ican spirit that was embodied in the mission of these fall-
en heroes: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the United States Postal Service should 
issue a commemorative postage stamp in remem-
brance of the victims and in honor of the veterans 
of the Beirut peacekeeping mission; and 
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 
should recommend to the Postmaster General that 
such a stamp be issued. 
Æ 
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points of order against provisions of the joint resolution 
are waived. The previous question shall be considered as 
ordered on the joint resolution to final passage without 
intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally 
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and 
(2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 3. During consideration of House Joint Resolu-
tion 72 or the motion to concur pursuant to this resolu-
tion, notwithstanding the operation of the previous ques-
tion, the Chair may postpone further consideration of ei-
ther measure to such time as may be designated by the 
Speaker. 
SEC. 4. House Resolution 849 is laid upon the table. 
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Whereas the courts have ruled that the Speech or Debate 
Clause does not shield Members from investigation of and 
prosecution for criminal activity: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that if there is an ongoing criminal investiga-
tion into the activities of a Member of the House of Rep-
resentatives, the Member’s congressional office may be 
subject to searches and seizures by appropriate executive 
branch officials in possession of a valid court order. 
Æ 
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Union Calendar No. 114 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1196 
[Report No. 111–210] 
A BILL 
To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer of 
the House of Representatives to carry out a se-
ries of demonstration projects to promote the use 
of innovative technologies in reducing energy con-
sumption and promoting energy efficiency and 
cost savings in the House of Representatives. 
JULY 16, 2009 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1197 
To assign a higher priority status for hospital care and medical services 
provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs to certain veterans 
who are recipients of the medal of honor. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2009 
Mr. MITCHELL (for himself, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. FILNER, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Mr. HALL of New York, Ms. WATSON, Mr. MICHAUD, and 
Mrs. TAUSCHER) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To assign a higher priority status for hospital care and 
medical services provided through the Department of 
Veterans Affairs to certain veterans who are recipients 
of the medal of honor. 
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 ‘‘Medal of Honor Health 
Care Equity Act of 2009’’. 
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‘‘(2) obtain the affirmatively expressed consent 
(electronically or in writing) of the individual. 
‘‘(e) EXCEPTIONS.—Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to prohibit or limit the display, sale, or purchase 
of a Social Security number— 
‘‘(1) required, authorized, or excepted under 
any Federal law; 
‘‘(2) for a public health purpose, including the 
protection of the health or safety of an individual in 
an emergency situation; 
‘‘(3) for a national security purpose; 
‘‘(4) for a law enforcement purpose, including 
the investigation of fraud and the enforcement of a 
child support obligation; 
‘‘(5) if the display, sale, or purchase of the 
number is for a use occurring as a result of an inter-
action between businesses, governments, or business 
and government (regardless of which entity initiates 
the interaction), including, but not limited to— 
‘‘(A) the prevention of fraud (including 
fraud in protecting an employee’s right to em-
ployment benefits); 
‘‘(B) the facilitation of credit checks or the 
facilitation of background checks of employees, 
prospective employees, or volunteers; 
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•HRES 891 EH 
Commerce, the Department of Defense, and the private 
sector have all played a role in Landsat’s history; 
Whereas Landsat greatly enhanced remote sensing science, 
helped give rise to a global change research plan and 
international initiatives to study the Earth system, and 
led to new types of careers in engineering and natural 
sciences; 
Whereas Landsat data have been used for multiple scientific 
and applied purposes including cartography, land surveys 
and land use planning, agricultural forecasting, water re-
source management, forest management, mapping of sea 
ice movement, assessment of tropical deforestation, food 
security, mineral and oil exploration, and global change 
research; 
Whereas Landsat data are being widely used by Federal, 
local, county, and State governments, and by foreign na-
tions, nongovernmental organizations, private industry, 
and universities; 
Whereas Landsat data are collected at a scale that enables 
the study of both natural and human-induced changes in 
land cover over time and their impacts on the Earth’s 
ecosystems; 
Whereas Landsat data illuminated for the first time how 
human decisions, such as the expansion of cities, led to 
large-scale impacts on the environment; 
Whereas the U.S. Climate Change Science Program has rec-
ognized Landsat and its long-term data record as instru-
mental to the study of climate and environmental change, 
noting that ‘‘Landsat data are invaluable for studying 
the land surface and how it affects and is affected by cli-
mate’’; and
•HRES 891 EH 
Whereas the scientific and societal benefits of the Landsat 
program and its 35-year data record illustrate the signifi-
cant return on the public investment in Earth observa-
tions and the need for continued support for this critical 
national asset: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its appreciation to all of the dedicated 
scientists, engineers, and program personnel who have 
contributed to the successful development and operation 
of the Landsat program over the past 35 years; 
(2) looks forward to another 35 years of continuous 
Landsat-like observations of the Earth; 
(3) urges the continuation of the Landsat program 
and data record so as to sustain Landsat’s value to sci-
entific research, especially the study of global and cli-
mate change, and to the myriad applied uses of the data 
for societal benefit; and 
(4) believes that the Nation should continue to sup-
port the research, technological improvements, edu-
cational outreach, and development of decision making 
tools required to expand the use of Landsat data sepa-
•HRES 891 EH 
rately and as integrated with other Earth observations 
data. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 892 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 29, 2008. 
Whereas the death of a family member, friend, or loved one 
is a devastating emotional event; 
Whereas the memorialization and celebration of the dece-
dent’s life is the fabric of today’s funeral service; 
Whereas the family of the decedent has traditionally looked 
to funeral directors and morticians for consolation, 
strength, and guidance in the planning and implementa-
tion of a funeral ceremony; and 
Whereas March 11, 2008, would be an appropriate day to 
designate as ‘‘National Funeral Director and Mortician 
Recognition Day’’ to pay tribute to these funeral direc-
tors and morticians who, day in and day out, assist our 
Nation’s families in their times of sadness and grief and 
help families mourn a death and celebrate a life: Now, 
therefore, be it
•HRES 892 EH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of a ‘‘National Funeral Director and Morti-
cian Recognition Day’’. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 892 
Expressing support for designation of March 11, 2008, as ‘‘National Funeral 
Director and Mortician Recognition Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 18, 2007 
Mr. WILSON of Ohio submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of March 11, 2008, as 
‘‘National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day’’. 
Whereas the death of a family member, friend, or loved one 
is a devastating emotional event; 
Whereas the memorialization and celebration of the dece-
dent’s life is the fabric of today’s funeral service; 
Whereas the family of the decedent has traditionally looked 
to funeral directors and morticians for consolation, 
strength, and guidance in the planning and implementa-
tion of a meaningful funeral ceremony; 
Whereas funeral directors and morticians have dedicated 
their professional lives to serving the families of their 
communities in their times of need for generations with 
caring, compassion, and integrity; 
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•HRES 892 IH 
Whereas these special men and women see their chosen pro-
fession as a higher calling, a sacred trust, in serving 
every family regardless of social standing, financial 
means, or time of day or day of the year, whenever a 
death occurs; and 
Whereas March 11, 2008, would be an appropriate day to 
designate as ‘‘National Funeral Director and Mortician 
Recognition Day’’ to pay tribute to these funeral direc-
tors and morticians who, day in and day out, assist our 
Nation’s families in their times of sadness and grief and 
help families mourn a death and celebrate a life: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) takes this opportunity to pay the Nation’s 
collective debt of gratitude for all the hours and all 
the times they have put someone ahead of them-
selves by serving the living while caring for the dead; 
(2) urges every American of every walk of life 
to embrace each of these special individuals with 
heartfelt thanks for their dedication to their profes-
sion; and 
(3) supports the designation of a ‘‘National Fu-
neral Director and Mortician Recognition Day’’. 
Æ 
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