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•HRES 1359 IH 
Whereas there are approximately 40,000 new HIV infections 
and more than 14,000 new AIDS-related deaths every 
year in the United States; 
Whereas HIV/AIDS is spreading rapidly among women, 
young people, and racial minorities, all of which are de-
mographic groups that were not considered to be at sig-
nificant risk of HIV infection during the early years of 
the epidemic; 
Whereas women account for 27 percent of new AIDS cases 
in the United States, and teen girls account for 43 per-
cent of new AIDS cases among teenagers; 
Whereas African-Americans account for about half of new 
AIDS cases, although only 12 percent of the population 
as a whole is black; 
Whereas Hispanic-Americans account for 19 percent of new 
AIDS cases, although only 15 percent of the population 
as a whole is Hispanic; 
Whereas Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders account for 
1 percent of new AIDS cases, and Native Americans and 
Alaskan Natives account for up to 1 percent of new 
AIDS cases; 
Whereas African-American women account for 66 percent of 
new AIDS cases among women; 
Whereas 70 percent of new AIDS cases are people of color; 
Whereas about 1 in 4 of the people living with HIV/AIDS in 
the United States do not know they are infected; 
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 
guidelines for HIV screening in healthcare settings rec-
ommend routine HIV testing for all patients between the 
ages of 13 and 64, regardless of risk factors; 
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of persons with disabilities in our schools, within our di-
verse workforce, as well as in our communities. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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ment’’ has the meaning given that term in section 1701(3) 
of title 38, United States Code. 
(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs $4,000,000 to carry out this section. 
SEC. 102. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN’S 
HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS OF THE DEPART-
MENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of all health 
care services and programs provided by the Department 
of Veterans Affairs for the health care needs of women 
veterans. Such comprehensive assessment shall include as-
sessments of specialized programs for women with post- 
traumatic stress disorder, for women who are homeless, 
for women who require care for substance abuse or mental 
illnesses, and for women who require obstetric and 
gynecologic care. 
(b) SPECIFIC MATTERS STUDIED.— 
(1) IDENTIFICATION OF PROGRAMS.—For each 
medical facility of the Department of Veterans Af-
fairs, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall identify 
each of the following types of programs for women 
veterans provided by the Department and determine 
whether effective health care services, including evi-
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•HRES 1355 IH 
Whereas many people with disabilities share a cultural experi-
ence and history; 
Whereas 18 years ago, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with 
Disabilities Act was signed into law, ending discrimina-
tion against and providing equal opportunity for persons 
with disabilities in employment, education, government 
services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, 
and transportation; 
Whereas in spite of the recent efforts to restore the intent 
of the Americans with Disabilities Act, people with dis-
abilities continue to face tremendous challenges in our so-
ciety that test their resolve sociologically, emotionally, 
and psychologically, as well as face negative cultural as-
sumptions based on fears and myths that need to be 
eliminated and replaced with presumptions of com-
petence, strength, and individual worth; 
Whereas July 26, 2008, is the City of Chicago’s 5th Annual 
Disability Pride Parade, a celebration that will seek to 
educate and change the way that people think about and 
define those with disabilities by promoting the belief that 
disability is a natural and beautiful part of human diver-
sity in which people living with disabilities can take pride; 
and 
Whereas July 26, 2008, would be an appropriate day to des-
ignate as Disability Pride Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Disability 
Pride Day; 
(2) acknowledges the efforts of the City of Chi-
cago’s 5th Annual Disability Pride Parade orga-
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nizers to raise awareness concerning the value of 
people with disabilities; 
(3) invites the Nation to join in celebrating the 
pride, the power, and the potential of people with 
disabilities by celebrating Disability Pride Day; and 
(4) urges public officials and the general public 
to honor Americans with disabilities by educating 
themselves on ways to support and encourage under-
standing of persons with disabilities in our schools, 
within our diverse workforce, as well as in our com-
munities. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 1356 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 18, 2008. 
Whereas the Constitution of the United States of America 
was formally signed on September 17, 1787, by 39 dele-
gates from 12 States; 
Whereas the Constitution of the United States was subse-
quently ratified by each of the original 13 States; 
Whereas the Constitution of the United States was drafted 
in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, 
ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common de-
fense, promote the general welfare, and secure the bless-
ings of liberty for citizens of our Nation; 
Whereas the liberties enjoyed by the citizens of the United 
States today are rooted in this cherished document that 
gave birth to our Nation; 
Whereas the Constitution of the United States serves as the 
foundation for citizens of the United States to accomplish 
a level of prosperity, security, justice, and freedom unsur-
passed by any other country; 
Whereas the Constitution of the United States is a model for 
establishing freedom in other countries; 
Whereas the Members of the House of Representatives take 
an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the 
United States; and
•HRES 1356 EH 
Whereas September 17, 2008, is the 221st anniversary of the 
signing of the Constitution of the United States: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) celebrates the 221st anniversary of the signing 
of the Constitution of the United States of America; 
(2) honors the efforts of the 42 delegates who at-
tended the majority of the Constitutional Convention 
meetings and the 39 signers of the Constitution of the 
United States; 
(3) acknowledges the significance of the ideals es-
tablished by the Constitution of the United States, in-
cluding the principle of a limited Federal Government 
with a system of checks and balances between the 3 
branches; 
(4) recognizes the Constitution of the United States 
as the source responsible for our Nation’s ability to with-
stand calamity and preserve national stability, or as 
Thomas Jefferson wrote, ‘‘Our peculiar security is in the 
possession of a written Constitution’’; and 
(5) encourages the citizens of the United States of 
America, who have the privilege to share in the freedoms 
recognized in the Constitution of the United States, to
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 135 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week should be established. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 7, 2007 
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. 
WILSON of South Carolina, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. 
HOLT, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. CARSON, Mr. CLEAVER, 
Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. CORRINE 
BROWN of Florida, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, 
Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. RUSH, Mr. 
BUTTERFIELD, Mr. SESTAK, Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, 
Mr. FILNER, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and Mr. 
HASTINGS of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
Week should be established. 
Whereas there are 103 historically Black colleges and univer-
sities in the United States; 
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities provide 
the quality education essential to full participation in a 
complex, highly technological society; 
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•HRES 1356 EH 
join with the House of Representatives in this historic 
celebration. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 135 IH 
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have a 
rich heritage and have played a prominent role in the his-
tory of the United States; 
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have al-
lowed many underprivileged students to attain their full 
potential through higher education; and 
Whereas the achievements and goals of historically Black col-
leges and universities are deserving of national recogni-
tion: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the achievements and goals of 
historically Black colleges and universities in the 
United States; 
(2) supports the designation of an appropriate 
week as ‘‘National Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities Week’’; and 
(3) requests the President to issue a proclama-
tion designating such a week, and calling on the peo-
ple of the United States and interested groups to ob-
serve such week with appropriate ceremonies, activi-
ties, and programs to demonstrate support for his-
torically Black colleges and universities. 
Æ 
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•HRES 1357 IH 
damental injustices’’ resulting from Executive Order 
9066, apologized on behalf of the people of the United 
States for those injustices, and vowed to ‘‘discourage the 
occurrence of similar injustices and violations of civil lib-
erties in the future’’; 
Whereas President Ronald Reagan signed the Civil Liberties 
Act of 1988 into law on August 10, 1988, proclaiming 
that ‘‘Here we admit a wrong. Here we affirm our com-
mitment as a Nation to equal justice under the law’’; and 
Whereas the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Civil 
Liberties Act of 1988 provides an opportunity for all 
United States citizens to appreciate the greatness of our 
Nation in having the willingness to admit and remedy its 
past mistakes and for political leaders to learn from those 
past mistakes by not adopting racially motivated govern-
mental policies: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) reaffirms our Nation’s commitment to equal 
justice under the law for all people in celebration of 
the 20th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 
1988; and 
(2) continues to support the congressional goal 
embodied in the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 that all 
persons living under protection of the United States 
Constitution have a right to enjoy freedom and 
equality without the constraint of prejudice and dis-
crimination or the lack of due process. 
Æ 
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•HRES 1370 EH 
North Korean refugees in 2008 to discourage border- 
crossing prior to the Olympic Games; 
Whereas workers in the People’s Republic of China are often 
exposed to exploitative and unsafe working conditions, in-
cluding excessive exposure to dangerous machinery and 
chemicals; 
Whereas according to Amnesty International, some Chinese 
companies withhold wages from workers for months while 
retaining their ID cards to prevent them from securing 
other work and, in the city of Shenzhen alone, an average 
of 13 factory workers a day lose a finger or an arm, and 
every 41⁄2 days a worker dies in a workplace accident; 
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China 
has increased its persecution of the Falun Gong prior to 
the Olympic Games; 
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China 
remains unwilling to invite His Holiness the Dalai Lama 
to China to hold direct talks on a resolution on the issue 
of Tibet, despite calls from the international community 
to do so before the Olympic Games; 
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China 
has had discussions with the representatives of the Dalai 
Lama, but has been unwilling to engage in substantive 
discussions on the future of Tibet and Tibetans in China; 
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China’s 
continued economic and political support for foreign gov-
ernments that commit gross human rights violations, in-
cluding those of Sudan and Burma, contradicts the spirit 
of freedom and openness of the Olympic Games; 
Whereas it is the desire of the House of Representatives that 
the People’s Republic of China take the specific actions
H. Res. 135 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 26, 2008. 
Whereas there are 105 historically Black colleges and univer-
sities in the United States; 
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities provide 
the quality education essential to full participation in a 
complex, highly technological society; 
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have a 
rich heritage and have played a prominent role in the his-
tory of the United States; 
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have al-
lowed many underprivileged students to attain their full 
potential through higher education; and 
Whereas the achievements and goals of historically Black col-
leges and universities are deserving of national recogni-
tion: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the achievements and goals of his-
torically Black colleges and universities in the United 
States;
•HRES 135 EH 
(2) supports the designation of an appropriate week 
as ‘‘National Historically Black Colleges and Univer-
sities Week’’; and 
(3) requests the President to issue a proclamation 
designating such a week, and calling on the people of the 
United States and interested groups to observe such 
week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and pro-
grams to demonstrate support for historically Black col-
leges and universities. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1404 IH 
Whereas the Country Music Association Board of Directors 
established the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 to 
honor the greatest contributors to country music; 
Whereas the Country Music Association created the Country 
Music Awards in 1967; 
Whereas the 1968 Country Music Awards was the first music 
award show to be nationally televised; 
Whereas the Country Music Awards recognize 12 categories 
of country music; 
Whereas the Country Music Association has annually hosted 
the Country Music Festival since 1972; 
Whereas the Country Music Association supports numerous 
charities; 
Whereas country music and its numerous patriotic songs play 
an integral part in encouraging citizens of the United 
States to support the Armed Forces and its role in pro-
tecting the ideals of the United States; 
Whereas the Country Music Association promotes pride and 
patriotism to members of the Armed Forces stationed 
abroad through United Service Organizations programs; 
and 
Whereas October 2008 marks the 44th annual observance of 
Country Music Month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the 50th Anniversary of the Country Music Associa-
tion and its contributions to music, culture, history, and 
patriotism. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 1360 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 23, 2008. 
Whereas Detective Gibson, born March 29, 1956, was killed 
in the line of duty while protecting the office complex of 
the House Majority Whip; 
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut, born April 28, 1940, 
was killed in the line of duty while guarding the Docu-
ment Room Door entrance of the Capitol; 
Whereas Detective Gibson and Private First Class Chestnut 
were the first police officers to lie in honor in the rotunda 
of the Capitol; 
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut was the first African- 
American to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol; 
Whereas Detective Gibson was married to Evelyn and was 
the father of three children; 
Whereas Private First Class Chestnut was married to Wen 
Ling and was the father of five children; and 
Whereas 10 years have passed since Detective Gibson and 
Private First Class Chestnut sacrificed their lives to pro-
tect the lives of hundreds of tourists, staff, and Members 
of Congress on July 24, 1998: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 1360 EH 
(1) honors and commemorates the selfless acts 
of heroism displayed by the late Private First Class 
Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael 
Gibson of the United States Capitol Police on July 
24, 1998; and 
(2) expresses its condolences to the wives, chil-
dren, and other family members of Private First 
Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson on the 10 year 
anniversary of their passing. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 112 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to expand the boundary of the 
Homestead National Monument of America, in the State of Nebraska, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 6, 2009 
Mr. FORTENBERRY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to expand the 
boundary of the Homestead National Monument of 
America, in the State of Nebraska, and for other pur-
poses. 
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 ‘‘Homestead National 
Monument of America Boundary Expansion Act’’. 
SEC. 2. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior may 
acquire by donation or by purchase with donated or appro-
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priated funds, from willing sellers only, the lands or inter-
ests in lands as described in subsection (b), as generally 
depicted on the map titled ‘‘Homestead National Monu-
ment of America Boundary’’, numbered 368/80,039, and 
dated April 2007. 
(b) LANDS DESCRIBED.—The lands referred to in 
subsection (a) are— 
(1) the approximately 140 acres located south 
of the Homestead National Monument and owned by 
the Friends of Homestead; and 
(2) the approximately 160 acres known as the 
‘‘Graff Parcel’’. 
(c) BOUNDARY REVISION.—The Secretary shall re-
vise the boundary of the Homestead National Monument 
to reflect the acquisition upon its completion. 
(d) ADMINISTRATION OF ACQUIRED LANDS.—Any 
lands acquired under this section shall be administered by 
the Secretary as part of the Homestead National Monu-
ment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 
Æ 
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denced-based health care services, are readily avail-
able to and easily accessed by women veterans: 
(A) Health promotion programs, including 
reproductive health promotion programs. 
(B) Disease prevention programs. 
(C) Health care programs. 
(2) IDENTIFICATION OF RELEVANT ISSUES.—In 
making such determination, the Secretary of Vet-
erans Affairs shall identify, for each medical facility 
of the Department of Veterans Affairs— 
(A) the frequency with which such services 
are available and provided, 
(B) the demographics of the women vet-
erans population, 
(C) the sites where such services are avail-
able and provided, and 
(D) whether, and to what extent, waiting 
lists, geographic distance, and other factors ob-
struct the receipt of any of such services at any 
such site. 
(c) AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT.—The 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter into a contract 
with a qualified independent entity or organization to 
carry out the studies and research required under this sec-
tion. 
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(d) DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN TO IMPROVE SERV-
ICES.— 
(1) PLAN
REQUIRED.—After conducting the 
comprehensive assessment required by subsection 
(a), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall develop 
a plan to improve the provision of health care serv-
ices to women veterans and to project the future 
health care needs, including the mental health care 
needs of women serving in the combat theaters of 
Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi 
Freedom. 
(2) LIST OF SERVICES.—In developing the plan 
under this subsection, the Secretary of Veterans Af-
fairs shall list the types of services available for 
women veterans at each medical center of the De-
partment. 
(e) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the assess-
ment conducted pursuant to subsection (a) and the plan 
required under subsection (d). The report shall include 
recommendations for such administrative and legislative 
action as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines to 
be appropriate. 
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•HRES 1449 EH 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 6604 pursuant to 
this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous 
question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the 
bill to such time as may be designated by the Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1130 
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance 
Act to modify the terms of the community disaster loan program, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 23, 2009 
Mrs. MALONEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer-
gency Assistance Act to modify the terms of the commu-
nity disaster loan program, 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 ‘‘Whatever It Takes 
To Rebuild Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds the following: 
(1) Major disasters, including natural disasters 
and disasters caused by terrorist acts, often result in 
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