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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3572 
To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 6, 2011 
Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia introduced the following bill; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. 
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 ‘‘The Cameras in the 
Courtroom Act of 2011’’. 
SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 28. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 45 of title 28, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘§ 678. Televising Supreme Court proceedings 
‘‘The Supreme Court shall permit television coverage 
of all open sessions of the Court unless the Court decides, 
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by a vote of the majority of justices, that allowing such 
coverage in a particular case would constitute a violation 
of the due process rights of 1 or more of the parties before 
the Court.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The chapter analysis 
for chapter 45 of title 28, United States Code, is amended 
by inserting at the end the following: 
‘‘678. Televising Supreme Court proceedings.’’. 
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borrower under a contract that requires the repay-
ment of such funds with or without interest. The 
term includes the purchase of, or participation in, a 
loan made by another lender and financing arrange-
ments that defer payment for more than 90 days, in-
cluding the sale of a Government asset on credit 
terms. The term does not include the acquisition of 
a federally guaranteed loan in satisfaction of default 
claims or the price support loans of the Commodity 
Credit Corporation. 
‘‘(2) The term ‘direct loan obligation’ means a 
binding agreement by a Federal agency to make a 
direct loan when specified conditions are fulfilled by 
the borrower. 
‘‘(3) The term ‘loan guarantee’ means any 
guarantee, insurance, or other pledge with respect to 
the payment of all or a part of the principal or inter-
est on any debt obligation of a non-Federal borrower 
to a non-Federal lender, but does not include the in-
surance of deposits, shares, or other withdrawable 
accounts in financial institutions. 
‘‘(4) The term ‘loan guarantee commitment’ 
means a binding agreement by a Federal agency to 
make a loan guarantee when specified conditions are
fulfilled by the borrower, the lender, or any other 
party to the guarantee agreement. 
‘‘(5)(A) The term ‘cost’ means the sum of the 
Treasury discounting component and the risk com-
ponent of a direct loan or loan guarantee, or a modi-
fication thereof. 
‘‘(B) The Treasury discounting component shall 
be the estimated long-term cost to the Government 
of a direct loan or loan guarantee, or modification 
thereof, calculated on a net present value basis, ex-
cluding administrative costs and any incidental ef-
fects on governmental receipts or outlays. 
‘‘(C) The risk component shall be an amount 
equal to the difference between— 
‘‘(i) the estimated long-term cost to the 
Government of a direct loan or loan guarantee, 
or modification thereof, estimated on a fair 
value basis, applying the guidelines set forth by 
the Financial Accounting Standards Board in 
Financial Accounting Standards #157, or a 
successor 
thereto, 
excluding 
administrative 
costs and any incidental effects on govern-
mental receipts or outlays; and
•HRES 1380 IH 
Whereas it is a violation of section 275(a) of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act unlawfully to enter into the United 
States; 
Whereas the State of Arizona, due to lack of action on the 
part of the Federal Government, has taken on the task 
of fighting illegal immigration in that State; 
Whereas, on April 23, 2010, the Governor of Arizona signed 
into law SB 1070, the Support Our Law Enforcement 
and Safe Neighborhoods Act; 
Whereas this law makes it a violation of Arizona State law 
for individuals to be in that State without proper docu-
mentation; and 
Whereas the bill protects against racial profiling and dis-
crimination by stating that the State ‘‘may not consider 
race, color or national origin’’ in implementing the re-
quirements of the Support Our Law Enforcement and 
Safe Neighborhoods Act: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) applauds the State of Arizona for asserting 
its 10th Amendment rights, protecting its citizens, 
and safeguarding American jobs; and 
(2) calls upon the Administration to act imme-
diately to enforce our Nation’s immigration laws. 
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H. Res. 1381 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 9, 2010. 
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History 
will illustrate how the freedom of America and its associ-
ated choices, challenges, and responsibilities fostered an 
environment in which Jewish Americans have made and 
continue to make extraordinary contributions in all facets 
of American life; 
Whereas the mission of the National Museum of American 
Jewish History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institu-
tion, is to connect Jews more closely to their heritage and 
to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater apprecia-
tion for the diversity of the American experience and the 
freedoms to which all Americans aspire; 
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History, 
an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, was founded 
in 1976 by members of historic Congregation Mikveh 
Israel, itself established in 1740 and known as the ‘‘Syn-
agogue of the American Revolution’’; 
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History 
has attracted a broad audience to its public programs, 
while exploring American Jewish identity through lec-
tures, panel discussions, authors’ talks, films, children’s 
activities, theater, and music;
•HRES 1381 EH 
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History 
is the repository of the largest collection of Jewish Amer-
icana in the world, with more than 25,000 objects; and 
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History 
is currently building a 100,000-square-foot, 5-story, 
state-of-the-art museum on Independence Mall, standing 
just steps from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, 
to serve as a cornerstone of the American Jewish commu-
nity and a source of national pride: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes— 
(1) the importance of the continuing study and 
preservation of the unique American Jewish experience; 
and 
(2) the National Museum of American Jewish His-
tory, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the 
only museum in the Nation dedicated exclusively to ex-
ploring and preserving the American Jewish experience 
and, as such, as the national museum of American Jew-
ish history. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1382 EH 
Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea are 
bound together by the shared values of democracy and 
the rule of law: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its sympathy and condolences to the 
families and loved ones of the sailors of the Republic of 
Korea Ship (ROKS) Cheonan who were killed in action 
on March 26, 2010; 
(2) stands in solidarity with the people and the 
Government of the Republic of Korea in the aftermath 
of this tragic incident; 
(3) reaffirms its enduring commitment to the alli-
ance between the Republic of Korea and the United 
States and to the security of the Republic of Korea; 
(4) supports the findings and conclusions of the in-
vestigation report released by the Government of the Re-
public of Korea on May 20, 2010; 
(5) condemns North Korea in the strongest terms 
for sinking the ROKS Cheonan; 
(6) calls for an apology by North Korea for its hos-
tile acts and a commitment by North Korea never to vio-
late the Korean War Armistice Agreement again; 
(7) urges the international community to provide all 
necessary support to the Republic of Korea as the Gov-
ernment of the Republic of Korea prepares to respond
•HRES 1382 EH 
to the actions committed by North Korea, which led to 
sinking of the ROKS Cheonan; 
(8) urges the international community to fully and 
faithfully implement all United Nations Security Council 
Resolutions pertaining to security on the Korean Penin-
sula, including United Nations Security Council Resolu-
tion 1695 (2006), United Nations Security Council Res-
olution 1718 (2006), and United Nations Security Coun-
cil Resolution 1874 (2009); and 
(9) further urges the United States, in coordination 
with its allies and partners, to take other appropriate ac-
tions in response to the sinking of the ROKS Cheonan 
and other hostile acts of North Korea. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2644
To authorize appropriations for the Legal Services Corporation, and for
other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 15, 1993
Mr. BRYANT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To authorize appropriations for the Legal Services
Corporation, 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 AND TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the
‘‘Legal Services Reauthorization Act of 1993’’.
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents is
as follows:
•HRES 1383 EH 
Advisor to the National Young Farmer Educational Asso-
ciation, National Advisor and Chairman of the Board for 
the National Postsecondary Student Organization, and 
Chairman of the National Council for Vocational and 
Technical Education in Agriculture; 
Whereas during his tenure, FFA saw tremendous growth in 
membership and educational innovation, and was able to 
personally congratulate more than 50,000 young FFA 
leaders; and 
Whereas Dr. Case has provided agricultural education and 
the FFA with strong leadership and a strategic vision for 
the future, and agriculture owes him a debt of gratitude 
for his good work: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors Dr. 
Larry Case on his retirement as National FFA Advisor. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1383 
Honoring Dr. Larry Case on his retirement as National FFA Advisor. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 20, 2010 
Mr. LUETKEMEYER (for himself, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. BLUNT, Mrs. EMERSON, 
Mr. CLAY, and Mr. CLEAVER) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Agriculture 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring Dr. Larry Case on his retirement as National 
FFA Advisor. 
Whereas, on May 3, 2010, the U.S. Department of Education 
announced the retirement of National FFA Advisor Dr. 
Larry Case, effective January 1, 2011, after 26 years of 
service in that capacity; 
Whereas a former FFA member from Stet, Missouri, Dr. 
Case earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural edu-
cation, master’s degree in vocational education, and doc-
tor of education from the University of Missouri; 
Whereas Dr. Case began his career in 1966 as a high school 
agricultural education instructor in Mendon, Missouri; 
Whereas Dr. Case served as the Missouri director of agricul-
tural education for seven years; 
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•HRES 1383 IH 
Whereas in 1984, Dr. Case left Missouri for Washington, 
DC, where he became the senior program specialist and 
coordinator for agricultural and rural education; 
Whereas in addition to serving as the National FFA Advisor, 
Dr. Case served as the Chief Executive Officer and 
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National FFA 
organization and Board President of the National FFA 
Foundation Board of Trustees; 
Whereas in addition to helping form the National Council for 
Agricultural Education, Dr. Case also served as National 
Advisor to the National Young Farmer Educational Asso-
ciation, National Advisor and Chairman of the Board for 
the National Postsecondary Student Organization, and 
Chairman of the National Council for Vocational and 
Technical Education in Agriculture; 
Whereas during his tenure, FFA saw tremendous growth in 
membership and educational innovation, and was able to 
personally congratulate more than 50,000 young FFA 
leaders; and 
Whereas Dr. Case has provided agricultural education and 
the FFA with strong leadership and a strategic vision for 
the future, and agriculture owes him a debt of gratitude 
for his good work: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
Dr. Larry Case on his retirement as National FFA Advi-
sor. 
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H. Res. 1385 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 26, 2010. 
Whereas May is commonly known as National Military Ap-
preciation Month; 
Whereas during World War I, more than 4,700,000 Ameri-
cans served in the military, more than 116,000 Ameri-
cans lost their lives, and more than 204,000 Americans 
were wounded; 
Whereas only one American World War I veteran, Frank 
Woodruff Buckles, survives today; 
Whereas during World War II, more than 16,000,000 Ameri-
cans served in the military, more than 405,000 Ameri-
cans lost their lives, and more than 670,000 Americans 
were wounded, and today more than 74,000 Americans 
remain unaccounted for; 
Whereas during the Korean War, more than 5,700,000 
Americans served in the military, more than 36,000 
Americans lost their lives, and more than 103,000 Ameri-
cans were wounded, and today 8,026 Americans remain 
unaccounted for; 
Whereas during the Vietnam War, more than 3,400,000 
Americans served in the military, more than 58,000 
Americans lost their lives, and more than 150,000 Ameri-
•HRES 1385 EH 
cans were wounded, and today 1,720 Americans remain 
unaccounted for; 
Whereas during the Persian Gulf War, more than 2,200,000 
Americans served in the military, 383 Americans lost 
their lives, and 467 Americans were wounded; 
Whereas since 2001, more than 1,000 Americans have lost 
their lives and more than 5,500 Americans have been 
wounded in Operation Enduring Freedom; 
Whereas since 2003, more than 4,300 Americans have lost 
their lives and more than 31,000 Americans have been 
wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces answer the call to 
serve the United States, leaving their homes, their fami-
lies, and American soil, in times of war and peace; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces respond to acts of 
aggression against the United States and its allies, pro-
tect and evacuate civilians, bring stability to areas experi-
encing political turmoil, and provide comfort and support 
in the wake of natural disasters; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces have served the 
United States in hundreds of deployments, large and 
small, since the earliest days of the United States; and 
Whereas all Americans, and many hundreds of millions of 
people around the world, owe their freedom to the cour-
age, service, and sacrifice of members of the Armed 
Forces and veterans: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes and honors the courage and sacrifice 
of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans and 
thanks such members and veterans for their service; and
•HRES 1385 EH 
(2) urges all Americans to recognize and honor the 
courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed 
Forces and veterans and thank such members and vet-
erans for their service. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1385 
Recognizing and honoring the courage and sacrifice of the members of the 
Armed Forces and veterans, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 20, 2010 
Mr. SKELTON (for himself and Mr. MCKEON) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in ad-
dition to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the courage and sacrifice of the 
members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and for 
other purposes. 
Whereas May is commonly known as National Military Ap-
preciation Month; 
Whereas during World War I, more than 4,700,000 Ameri-
cans served in the military, more than 116,000 Ameri-
cans lost their lives, and more than 204,000 Americans 
were wounded; 
Whereas only one American World War I veteran, Frank 
Woodruff Buckles, survives today; 
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•HRES 1385 IH 
Whereas during World War II, more than 16,000,000 Ameri-
cans served in the military, more than 405,000 Ameri-
cans lost their lives, and more than 670,000 Americans 
were wounded, and today more than 74,000 Americans 
remain unaccounted for; 
Whereas during the Korean War, more than 5,700,000 
Americans served in the military, more than 36,000 
Americans lost their lives, and more than 103,000 Ameri-
cans were wounded, and today 8,026 Americans remain 
unaccounted for; 
Whereas during the Vietnam War, more than 3,400,000 
Americans served in the military, more than 58,000 
Americans lost their lives, and more than 150,000 Ameri-
cans were wounded, and today 1,720 Americans remain 
unaccounted for; 
Whereas during the Persian Gulf War, more than 2,200,000 
Americans served in the military, 383 Americans lost 
their lives, and 467 Americans were wounded; 
Whereas since 2001, more than 1,000 Americans have lost 
their lives and more than 5,500 Americans have been 
wounded in Operation Enduring Freedom; 
Whereas since 2003, more than 4,300 Americans have lost 
their lives and more than 31,000 Americans have been 
wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces answer the call to 
serve the United States, leaving their homes, their fami-
lies, and American soil, in times of war and peace; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces respond to acts of 
aggression against the United States and its allies, pro-
tect and evacuate civilians, bring stability to areas experi-
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•HRES 1409 IH 
(3) Congress; 
(4) the Supreme Court; 
(5) the Department of the Treasury; 
(6) the Department of Defense; 
(7) the Department of Justice; 
(8) the Department of State; 
(9) the Department of Commerce; 
(10) the Department of Homeland Security; 
(11) the Department of Veterans Affairs; 
(12) the Department of Labor; 
(13) the Department of Health and Human Serv-
ices; 
(14) the Department of Energy; 
(15) the Department of Housing and Urban Devel-
opment; 
(16) the Central Intelligence Agency; and 
(17) the Postal Service; 
Whereas the bald eagle is an inspiring symbol of— 
(1) the spirit of freedom; and 
(2) the democracy of the United States; 
Whereas, since the founding of the Nation, the image, mean-
ing, and symbolism of the bald eagle have played a sig-
nificant role in the art, music, history, commerce, lit-
erature, architecture, and culture of the United States; 
Whereas the bald eagle is prominently featured on the 
stamps, currency, and coinage of the United States; 
Whereas the habitat of bald eagles exists only in North 
America; 
Whereas, by 1963, the population of bald eagles that nested 
in the lower 48 States had declined to approximately 417 
nesting pairs; 
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•HRES 1388 IH 
to cross flowing water in an automobile, because as little 
as 6 inches of water may cause one to lose control of the 
vehicle; 
Whereas the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-
tion provides more detailed information about hurricanes 
and hurricane preparedness via its website, http:// 
www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/; and 
Whereas National Hurricane Preparedness Week will be the 
week of May 23 through 29, 2010: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Hurricane Preparedness Week; 
(2) encourages the staff of the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration, especially the 
National Weather Service and the National Hurri-
cane Center, and other appropriate Federal agen-
cies, to continue their outstanding work of educating 
people in the United States about hurricane pre-
paredness; and 
(3) urges the people of the United States to 
recognize such a week as an opportunity to learn 
more about the work of the National Hurricane Cen-
ter in forecasting hurricanes and educating citizens 
about the potential risks of the storms. 
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H. Res. 1389 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 15, 2010. 
Whereas fathers factor significantly in the lives of children; 
Whereas fathers play an important role in teaching their chil-
dren life lessons and preparing them to succeed in school 
and in life; 
Whereas children with involved fathers are more likely to do 
well in school, have a better sense of well-being, and have 
fewer behavioral problems; 
Whereas supportive fathers promote the positive physical, so-
cial, emotional, moral, and mental development of chil-
dren; 
Whereas promoting responsible fatherhood can help increase 
the chances that children will grow up with two caring 
parents; 
Whereas, when fathers are actively involved in the upbringing 
of children, the children demonstrate greater self-control 
and a greater ability to take initiative; 
Whereas responsible fatherhood can help reduce child pov-
erty; 
Whereas responsible fatherhood strengthens families and 
communities; and
•HRES 1389 EH 
Whereas Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the millions of fathers who serve as 
a wonderful, caring parent for their children; 
(2) calls on fathers across the United States to use 
Father’s Day to reconnect and rededicate themselves to 
their children’s lives, to spend Father’s Day with their 
children, and to express their love and support for their 
children; 
(3) urges men to understand the level of responsi-
bility fathering a child requires, especially in the encour-
agement of the mental, moral, social, academic, emo-
tional, physical, and spiritual development of children; 
and 
(4) encourages active involvement of fathers in the 
rearing and development of their children, including the 
devotion of time, energy, and resources. 
Attest: 
Clerk.