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H. Res. 702 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 3, 2007. 
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 consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 2740) to require accountability for contractors 
and contract personnel under Federal contracts, and for 
other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dis-
pensed with. All points of order against consideration of the 
bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of 
rule XXI. General debate shall be confined to the bill and 
shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by 
the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee 
on the Judiciary. After general debate the bill shall be consid-
ered 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 the 
Judiciary now printed in the bill. The committee amendment
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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 
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
H. Res. 703 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 4, 2007. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
3648) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ex-
clude discharges of indebtedness on principal residences from 
gross income, and for other purposes. All points of order 
against consideration of the bill are waived except those aris-
ing under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the 
nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on 
Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the 
amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 
accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. 
The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points 
of order against provisions of the bill, as amended, are 
waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the bill, as amended, to final passage without intervening 
motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and 
controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of
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the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to 
recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 3648 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.
‘‘(D) training for prevention (including de-
tection) of, preparedness for, or response to at-
tacks involving weapons of mass destruction, re-
gardless of their perpetrators or sponsorship, 
including exercises to strengthen emergency 
preparedness of State, regional, and local first 
responders. 
‘‘(2) PROHIBITED
USES.—Grant funds under 
this section may not be used to supplant State or 
local funds that would, in the absence of Federal 
aid, be available for homeland security or other first 
responder related projects. 
‘‘(A) 
CONSTRUCTION.—Grants 
awarded 
under this section may not be used to construct 
buildings or other physical facilities, except 
those described in section 611 of the Disaster 
Relief Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5196), or to ac-
quire land. 
‘‘(B) COST
SHARING.—Grant funds pro-
vided under this section shall not be used for 
any State or local government cost sharing con-
tribution request under this section. 
‘‘(3) FLEXIBILITY IN UNSPENT HOMELAND SE-
CURITY GRANT FUNDS.—Upon request by a grantee 
under this section, the Secretary may authorize the 
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those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The 
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by 
the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the 
bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of 
the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, 
shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall 
be considered as read. All points of order against provi-
sions of the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as 
amended, to final passage without intervening motion ex-
cept: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled 
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to 
recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 3648 pursuant 
to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the 
previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to such time as may be designated by 
the Speaker. 
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House Calendar No. 129 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 703 
[Report No. 110–360] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3648) 
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
exclude discharges of indebtedness on principal 
residences from gross income, and for other pur-
poses. 
OCTOBER 2, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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grantee to transfer all or part of funds provided as 
a grant under this section, from uses specified in the 
grant to other uses authorized under this Act, if the 
Secretary determines that such transfer is in the in-
terests of homeland security. 
‘‘(g) STATE AND REGIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES.— 
‘‘(1) PASS-THROUGH.—The Secretary shall re-
quire a recipient of a grant under this section that 
is a State or multi-State entity to provide to local 
governments, first responders, and other local 
groups, consistent with homeland security plans 
specified in the application for the grant, not less 
than 80 percent of the grant funds, resources pur-
chased with the grant funds having a value equal to 
at least 80 percent of the amount of the grant, or 
a combination thereof, by not later than the end of 
the 45-day period beginning on the date the grant 
recipient receives the grant funds. 
‘‘(2) COST SHARING.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share of 
the costs of an activity carried out with a grant 
to a State or region under this section shall not 
exceed 75 percent. 
‘‘(B) EFFECTIVE
DATE.—The matching 
requirement under subparagraph (A) shall take 
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effect 2 years after the date of enactment of 
this subparagraph. 
‘‘(3) REPORT ON HOMELAND SECURITY SPEND-
ING.—Each recipient of a grant under this section 
shall annually submit a report to the Secretary that 
contains the following information: 
‘‘(A) The amount and the dates of receipt 
of all grant funds received. 
‘‘(B) The amount and the dates of dis-
bursements of all funds expended in compliance 
with subsection (g)(1) or pursuant to mutual 
aid agreements or other sharing arrangements 
that apply within a region. 
‘‘(C) How the funds were utilized by each 
ultimate recipient or beneficiary. 
‘‘(h) INCENTIVES TO EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION 
OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS.— 
‘‘(1) PENALTIES
FOR
FAILURE
TO
PROVIDE 
LOCAL SHARE.—If a grant recipient under this sec-
tion that is a State or multi-State entity fails to pro-
vide to local governments, first responders, and 
other local groups funds or resources as required by 
subsection (g)(1) within 45 days after receiving 
grant funds under this section, the Secretary may— 
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distressed regions in the Nation. All points of order 
against consideration of the bill are waived except those 
arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment 
in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed 
in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the re-
port of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolu-
tion, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, 
shall be considered as read. All points of order against 
provisions of the bill, as amended, are waived. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, 
as amended, to final passage without intervening motion 
except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and 
(2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 3246 pursuant 
to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the 
previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to such time as may be designated by 
the Speaker. 
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House Calendar No. 130 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 704 
[Report No. 110–361] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3246) 
to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide 
a comprehensive regional approach to economic 
and infrastructure development in the most se-
verely economically distressed regions in the Na-
tion. 
OCTOBER 2, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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Whereas Mr. Pavarotti made frequent television performances 
which attracted some of the largest audiences ever re-
corded for televised opera events; 
Whereas Mr. Pavarotti, with Placido Domingo and Jose 
Carreras, made their debut as ‘‘The Three Tenors’’ in 
Rome during the 1990 World Cup; 
Whereas ‘‘The Three Tenors’’ recording from their debut 
concert became the biggest selling classical record of all 
time; 
Whereas Mr. Pavarotti earned five Grammy awards and a 
Grammy Legend Award; 
Whereas on December 12, 1998, Mr. Pavarotti became the 
first and, so far, only opera singer to perform on ‘‘Satur-
day Night Live’’; 
Whereas Mr. Pavarotti organized and hosted annual 
‘‘Pavarotti and Friends’’ charity concerts in his home 
town of Modena in Italy, to raise money for worthy 
United Nations’ causes; 
Whereas Mr. Pavarotti sang at numerous benefit concerts to 
help victims of natural and manmade tragedies; 
Whereas in 1998 Mr. Pavarotti was named the United Na-
tions Messenger of Peace; 
Whereas in 2001 Mr. Pavarotti received the Nansen Medal 
from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees 
for his efforts raising money on behalf of refugees world-
wide; 
Whereas Mr. Pavarotti received the Kennedy Center Honors 
in 2001;
•HRES 708 EH 
Whereas on February 10, 2006, Mr. Pavarotti sang ‘‘Nessun 
Dorma’’ as the final act of the 2006 Winter Olympics 
Opening Ceremony in Turin, Italy; 
Whereas Mr. Pavarotti’s immense talent, and passion for his 
art encouraged people around the world to embrace 
opera; and 
Whereas Luciano Pavarotti died on September 6, 2007 in a 
hospital in Modena, Italy: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti and recognizes 
the significant and positive impact of his astounding musical 
talent, his achievement in raising the profile of opera with au-
diences around the world, and his commitment to charitable 
causes. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 70
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 29, 2007.
Whereas the University of California at Santa Barbara 
(UCSB) Gauchos claimed the 2006 NCAA Champion-
ship, 2–1, over the University of California at Los Ange-
les Bruins at Robert R. Hermann Stadium at Saint 
Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 3, 
2006; 
Whereas the UCSB Gauchos, in their 2006 season, had an 
overall record of 17–7–1, and a perfect 6–0 mark in the 
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tour-
nament; 
Whereas the UCSB Gauchos won a Division 1 title for the 
second time ever in school history and first time ever in 
men’s soccer; 
Whereas the UCSB Gauchos have reached the NCAA finals 
twice in the past three years; 
Whereas Nick Perera was named the tournament’s offensive 
Most Outstanding Player and Andy Iro was named the 
defensive Most Outstanding Player; and 
Whereas the 2006 NCAA championship soccer team members 
are Kyle Reynish; Jeff Murphy; David Walker; Andy Iro; 
Jon Curry; Greg Curry; Bryan Byrne; Paul Kierstead; 
Tino Nunez; Tyler Rosenlund; Alfonso Motagalvan; Eric
H. Res. 709 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 13, 2007. 
Whereas Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn, affectionately known as 
‘‘Mr. Sam’’, held the position of Speaker of the House of 
Representatives for a record seventeen and a half years; 
and 
Whereas the legendary former Speaker of the House served 
twenty-four consecutive terms as United States Rep-
resentative of the Fourth District of Texas, until his 
death in 1961: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes 
and honors the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Sam 
Rayburn Library and Museum on October 9, 2007, as well 
as completion of phase one of the museum restoration pro-
gram, and also recognizes the many supporters and contribu-
tors whose efforts have helped maintain and improve the Li-
brary and Museum. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 709 
Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the 
Sam Rayburn Library and Museum on October 9, 2007, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 3, 2007 
Mr. HALL of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the dedica-
tion of the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum on Octo-
ber 9, 2007, and for other purposes. 
Whereas Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn, affectionately known as 
‘‘Mr. Sam’’, held the position of Speaker of the House of 
Representatives for a record seventeen and a half years; 
and 
Whereas the legendary former Speaker of the House served 
twenty-four consecutive terms as United States Rep-
resentative of the Fourth District of Texas, until his 
death in 1961: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the dedication 
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of the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum on October 9, 
2007, as well as completion of phase one of the museum 
restoration program, and also recognizes the many sup-
porters and contributors whose efforts have helped main-
tain and improve the Library and Museum. 
Æ 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 67 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 468 
[Report No. 115–252] 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 111) providing 
for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States 
Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection 
relating to ‘‘Arbitration Agreements’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 24, 2017 
Mr. BUCK, 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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
111) providing for congressional disapproval under chap-
ter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted 
by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating 
to ‘‘Arbitration Agreements’’. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolu-
tion (H.J. Res. 111) providing for congressional dis-
approval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, 
of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial 
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Frimpong; Chris Pontius; Nick Perera; Eric Avila; Evan 
Patterson; Brennan Tennelle; Kyle Kaveny; Andrew 
Proctor; 
Bongomin 
Otii; 
Bryant 
Rueckner; 
Tony 
Chinakwe; Jason Badger; Jordan Kaplan; Drew Gleason; 
C.J. Cintas; and Guillermo Jalomo: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates the University of California at Santa Barbara men’s 
soccer team, the Gauchos, and Coaches Tim Vom Steeg, Greg 
Wilson, Erick Foss, and Neil Jones on an outstanding cham-
pionship season, a season that set the Gauchos among the 
elite in collegiate soccer. 
Attest:
Clerk.
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Whereas the UCSB Gauchos won a Division 1 title for the 
second time ever in school history and first time ever in 
men’s soccer; 
Whereas the UCSB Gauchos have reached the NCAA finals 
twice in the past three years; 
Whereas Nick Perera was named the tournament’s offensive 
Most Valuable Player and Andy Iro was named the de-
fensive Most Valuable Player; and 
Whereas the 2006 NCAA championship soccer team members 
are Kyle Reynish; Jeff Murphy; David Walker; Andy Iro; 
Jon Curry; Greg Curry; Bryan Byrne; Paul Kierstead; 
Tino Nunez; Tyler Rosenlund; Alfonso Motagalvan; Eric 
Frimpong; Chris Pontius; Nick Perera; Eric Avila; Evan 
Patterson; Brennan Tennelle; Kyle Kaveny; Andrew 
Proctor; 
Bongomin 
Otii; 
Bryant 
Rueckner; 
Tony 
Chinakwe; Jason Badger; Jordan Kaplan; Drew Gleason; 
C.J. Cintas; and Guillermo Jalomo: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates the University of California at Santa Barbara 
men’s soccer team, the Gauchos, and Coaches Tim Vom 
Steeg, Greg Wilson, Erick Foss, and Neil Jones on an out-
standing championship season, a season that set the Gau-
chos among the elite in collegiate soccer. 
Æ 
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Whereas the Pechanga people have a rich and deep-rooted 
history with a story of perseverance that serves as an in-
spiration to all Americans; 
Whereas the Pechanga people have overcome disease, inva-
sion, prejudice, discrimination, droughts, fires, floods, 
and earthquakes to enter a new era marked by hope, 
equality, and self-sufficiency; 
Whereas the Pechanga People have made many contributions 
to California, and remain a vital part of the State’s his-
tory, culture, economy, and social fabric; 
Whereas we recognize and are grateful for the sacrifices that 
veteran’s and public servants of Pechanga have made to 
the United States of America and the State of California; 
and 
Whereas it is our hope that the relationship between the 
United States of America and the Pechanga Band, for 
the next 125 years, will be distinguished by dignity, 
friendship, and respect for Pechanga’s original natural 
rights, and the pursuit of common goals: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives does hereby commemorate the 125th anniver-
sary of the establishment of the Pechanga Indian Reserva-
tion and the beginning of a formal government-to-govern-
ment relationship between the Pechanga Band of Luisen˜o 
Indians and the United States of America. 
Æ 
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