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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 ‘‘Military Valor Roll 
of Honor Act of 2007’’. 
SEC. 2. MILITARY VALOR ROLL OF HONOR. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Chapter 57 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
following new section: 
‘‘§ 1135. Military Valor Roll of Honor 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT REQUIRED.—The Secretary of 
Defense shall establish and maintain a database, to be 
known as the ‘Military Valor Roll of Honor’, which shall 
contain the names and citations of all members of the 
armed forces, members of the United States merchant ma-
rine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval 
Transport Service), and civilians affiliated with the armed 
forces who have been awarded the medal of honor or any 
other medal authorized by Congress for the armed forces, 
the United States merchant marine, or affiliated civilians. 
The Military Valor Roll of Honor shall include the names 
of those members recorded on the ‘Army, Navy, Air Force, 
and Coast Guard Medal of Honor Roll’ maintained pursu-
ant to section 1560 of title 38. 
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‘‘(b) SOURCES OF INFORMATION.—The Secretary of 
Defense shall develop the Military Valor Roll of Honor 
using the records of the military departments and such 
other sources of information as the Secretary considers to 
be appropriate and accurate. The Secretary of Homeland 
Security, with respect to the Coast Guard, and the Sec-
retary of Transportation, with respect to the United 
States merchant marine, shall provide the Secretary of 
Defense with information regarding the names and cita-
tions of members of the Coast Guard and United States 
merchant marine for inclusion in the Military Valor Roll 
of Honor. 
‘‘(c) PUBLIC AVAILABILITY.—The Military Valor Roll 
of Honor shall be a searchable database and available for 
public inspection.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding 
at the end the following new item: 
‘‘1135. Military Valor Roll of Honor.’’. 
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† HR 1388 EAS 
using funds received under this section, and 
the type and amount of activities carried 
out by such volunteers; and 
‘‘(ii) the number of volunteers managed 
or supported using funds received under 
this section, and the type and amount of ac-
tivities carried out by such volunteers; 
‘‘(C) a description of the outcomes the ap-
plicant will use to annually measure and track 
performance with regard to— 
‘‘(i) activities carried out by volun-
teers; and 
‘‘(ii) volunteers recruited, managed, or 
supported; and 
‘‘(D) such additional assurances as the Cor-
poration determines to be essential to ensure 
compliance with the requirements of this section. 
‘‘(c) ELIGIBLE
VOLUNTEER
PROGRAMS.—A State 
Commission or nonprofit organization receiving a grant 
under this section shall use the assistance— 
‘‘(1) directly to carry out volunteer programs or 
to develop and support community-based entities that 
recruit, manage, or support volunteers, by carrying 
out activities consistent with the goals of the sub-
grants described in paragraph (2); or
549 
COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT FOR OLDER 
AMERICANS 
To carry out title V of the Older Americans Act of 
1965, $571,925,000, which shall be available for the pe-
riod July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010: Provided, That 
funds made available under this heading in this Act may, 
in accordance with section 517(c) of the Older Americans 
Act of 1965, be recaptured and reobligated. 
FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND ALLOWANCES 
For payments during fiscal year 2009 of trade ad-
justment benefit payments and allowances under part I 
of subchapter B of chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act 
of 1974, and section 246 of that Act; and for training, 
employment and case management services, allowances for 
job search and relocation, and related State administrative 
expenses under part II of subchapter B of chapter 2 of 
title II of the Trade Act of 1974, $958,800,000, together 
with such amounts as may be necessary to be charged to 
the subsequent appropriation for payments for any period 
subsequent to September 15, 2009. 
STATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND EMPLOYMENT 
SERVICE OPERATIONS 
For 
authorized 
administrative 
expenses, 
$91,698,000, together with not to exceed $3,563,167,000 
which may be expended from the Employment Security 
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Administration Account in the Unemployment Trust Fund 
(‘‘the Trust Fund’’), of which: 
(1) $2,782,145,000 from the Trust Fund is for 
grants to States for the administration of State un-
employment insurance laws as authorized under title 
III 
of 
the 
Social 
Security 
Act 
(including 
$10,000,000 to conduct in-person reemployment and 
eligibility assessments and unemployment insurance 
improper payment reviews), the administration of 
unemployment insurance for Federal employees and 
for ex-service members as authorized under 5 U.S.C. 
8501–8523, and the administration of trade read-
justment allowances and alternative trade adjust-
ment assistance under the Trade Act of 1974, and 
shall be available for obligation by the States 
through December 31, 2009, except that funds used 
for automation acquisitions shall be available for ob-
ligation by the States through September 30, 2011, 
and funds used for unemployment insurance work-
loads experienced by the States through September 
30, 2009 shall be available for Federal obligation 
through December 31, 2009; 
(2) $11,310,000 from the Trust Fund is for na-
tional activities necessary to support the administra-
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SECTION 1. NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM SPECIAL RESOURCE 
STUDY, 
NEWTONIA 
CIVIL 
WAR 
BATTLE-
FIELDS, MISSOURI. 
(a) SPECIAL RESOURCE STUDY.—The Secretary of 
the Interior shall conduct a special resource study relating 
to the First Battle of Newtonia in Newton County, Mis-
souri, which occurred on September 30, 1862, and the 
Second Battle of Newtonia, which occurred on October 28, 
1864, during the Missouri Expedition of Confederate Gen-
eral Sterling Price in September and October 1864. 
(b) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study under sub-
section (a), the Secretary shall— 
(1) evaluate the national significance of the 
Newtonia battlefields and their related sites; 
(2) consider the findings and recommendations 
contained in the document entitled ‘‘Vision Plan for 
Newtonia Battlefield Preservation’’ and dated June 
2004, which was prepared by the Newtonia Battle-
fields Protection Association; 
(3) evaluate the suitability and feasibility of 
adding the battlefields and related sites as part of 
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield or designating 
the battlefields and related sites as a unit of the Na-
tional Park System; 
(4) analyze the potential impact that the inclu-
sion of the battlefields and related sites as part of 
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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield or their designa-
tion as a unit of the National Park System is likely 
to have on land within or bordering the battlefields 
and related sites that is privately owned at the time 
of the study is conducted; 
(5) consider alternatives for preservation, pro-
tection, and interpretation of the battlefields and re-
lated sites by the National Park Service, other Fed-
eral, State, or local governmental entities, or private 
and nonprofit organizations; and 
(6) identify cost estimates for any necessary ac-
quisition, development, interpretation, operation, and 
maintenance associated with the alternatives re-
ferred to in paragraph (5). 
(c) CRITERIA.—The criteria for the study of areas 
for potential inclusion in the National Park System con-
tained in section 8 of Public Law 91–383 (16 U.S.C. 1a– 
5) shall apply to the study under subsection (a). 
(d) TRANSMISSION TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 
three years after the date on which funds are first made 
available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary 
shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on En-
ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report con-
taining— 
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(1) the results of the study; and 
(2) any conclusions and recommendations of the 
Secretary. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1243 
To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold 
Palmer in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence 
and good sportsmanship in golf. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 2, 2009 
Mr. BACA (for himself and Mr. AL GREEN of Texas) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of 
Congress to Arnold Palmer in recognition of his service 
to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sports-
manship in golf. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds the following: 
(1) Arnold Palmer is a world famous golf pro-
fessional, a highly successful business executive, a 
prominent advertising spokesman, a devoted hus-
band, father, and grandfather, and a man with a 
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administration of the unemployment compensation law of 
the State making the request. 
In addition, $40,000,000 from the Employment Se-
curity Administration Account of the Unemployment 
Trust Fund shall be available to conduct in-person reem-
ployment and eligibility assessments and unemployment 
insurance improper payment reviews: Provided, That not 
later than June 30, 2010, the Secretary shall submit an 
interim report to the Congress that includes available in-
formation on expenditures, number of individuals as-
sessed, and outcomes from the assessments: Provided fur-
ther, That not later than June 30, 2011, the Secretary 
of Labor shall submit to the Congress a final report con-
taining comprehensive information on the estimated sav-
ings that result from the assessments of claimants and 
identification of best practices. 
ADVANCES TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST FUND AND 
OTHER FUNDS 
For repayable advances to the Unemployment Trust 
Fund as authorized by sections 905(d) and 1203 of the 
Social Security Act, and to the Black Lung Disability 
Trust Fund as authorized by section 9501(c)(1) of the In-
ternal Revenue Code of 1954; and for nonrepayable ad-
vances to the Unemployment Trust Fund as authorized 
by 5 U.S.C. 8509, and to the ‘‘Federal unemployment ben-
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efits and allowances’’ account, to remain available through 
September 30, 2010, $422,000,000. 
In addition, for making repayable advances to the 
Black Lung Disability Trust Fund in the current fiscal 
year after September 15, 2009, for costs incurred by the 
Black Lung Disability Trust Fund in the current fiscal 
year, such sums as may be necessary. 
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 
For expenses of administering employment and train-
ing programs, $85,323,000, together with not to exceed 
$45,140,000, which may be expended from the Employ-
ment Security Administration Account in the Unemploy-
ment Trust Fund. 
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses for the Employee Benefits 
Security Administration, $143,419,000. 
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION 
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION FUND 
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (‘‘Cor-
poration’’) is authorized to make such expenditures, in-
cluding financial assistance authorized by subtitle E of 
title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act 
of 1974, within limits of funds and borrowing authority 
available to the Corporation, and in accord with law, and 
to make such contracts and commitments without regard 
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to fiscal year limitations as provided by 31 U.S.C. 9104 
as may be necessary in carrying out the program, includ-
ing associated administrative expenses, through Sep-
tember 30, 2009, for the Corporation: Provided, That 
none of the funds available to the Corporation for fiscal 
year 2009 shall be available for obligations for administra-
tive expenses in excess of $444,722,000: Provided further, 
That to the extent that the number of new plan partici-
pants in plans terminated by the Corporation exceeds 
100,000 in fiscal year 2009, an amount not to exceed an 
additional $9,200,000 shall be available for obligation for 
administrative expenses for every 20,000 additional termi-
nated participants: Provided further, That an additional 
$50,000 shall be made available for obligation for invest-
ment management fees for every $25,000,000 in assets 
received by the Corporation as a result of new plan termi-
nations or asset growth, after approval by the Office of 
Management and Budget and notification of the Commit-
tees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives 
and the Senate: Provided further, That obligations in ex-
cess of the amounts provided in this paragraph may be 
incurred for unforeseen and extraordinary pre-termination 
expenses after approval by the Office of Management and 
Budget and notification of the Committees on Appropria-
tions of the House of Representatives and the Senate. 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 157 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 752 
[Report No. 112–644] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6233) to make supplemental 
agricultural disaster assistance available for fiscal year 2012 with the 
costs of such assistance offset by changes to certain conservation pro-
grams, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 1, 2012 
Ms. FOXX, 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 (H.R. 6233) to make 
supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available for 
fiscal year 2012 with the costs of such assistance offset 
by changes to certain conservation programs, and for 
other purposes. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
6233) to make supplemental agricultural disaster assist-
ance available for fiscal year 2012 with the costs of such 
assistance offset by changes to certain conservation pro-
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SEC. 2. GRADUATED RATES TO APPLY TO PRINCIPAL CAM-
PAIGN COMMITTEES OF CANDIDATES FOR 
STATE AND LOCAL OFFICES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (A) of section 
527(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining 
principal campaign committee) is amended to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this 
subsection, the term ‘principal campaign com-
mittee’ means the political committee des-
ignated by a candidate for Congress or for 
State or local public office as his principal cam-
paign committee for purposes of this sub-
section. A candidate for Congress may des-
ignate under the preceding sentence only a com-
mittee designated by such candidate as his prin-
cipal campaign committee for purposes of sec-
tion 302(e) of the Federal Election Campaign 
Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 432(e)).’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subparagraph (B) 
of section 527(h)(2) of such Code is amended by striking 
‘‘subparagraph (A)(ii)’’ and inserting ‘‘the first sentence 
of subparagraph (A)’’. 
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(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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promulgated in accordance with the require-
ments of subsection (c) and paragraph (2), 
amend or revoke a tobacco product standard. 
‘‘(B) EFFECTIVE
DATE.—The Secretary 
may declare a proposed amendment of a to-
bacco product standard to be effective on and 
after its publication in the Federal Register and 
until the effective date of any final action taken 
on such amendment if the Secretary determines 
that making it so effective is in the public inter-
est. 
‘‘(5) REFERRAL TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary may 
refer a proposed regulation for the establish-
ment, amendment, or revocation of a tobacco 
product standard to the Tobacco Products Sci-
entific Advisory Committee for a report and 
recommendation with respect to any matter in-
volved in the proposed regulation which requires 
the exercise of scientific judgment. 
‘‘(B) INITIATION OF REFERRAL.—The Sec-
retary may make a referral under this para-
graph— 
‘‘(i) on the Secretary’s own initiative; 
or
H. Res. 755 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
August 2, 2012. 
Resolved, That the House adopt the report of the Com-
mittee on Ethics dated August 1, 2012, in the matter of Rep-
resentative Laura Richardson. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
‘‘(D) PROCEDURES FOR INITIAL REVIEW.—
A judge shall conduct an initial review not later 
than 5 days after being assigned a petition de-
scribed in subparagraph (C). If the judge deter-
mines that the petition consists of claims, de-
fenses, or other legal contentions that are not 
warranted by existing law or by a nonfrivolous 
argument for extending, modifying, or reversing 
existing law or for establishing new law, the 
judge shall immediately deny the petition and 
affirm the directive or any part of the directive 
that is the subject of the petition and order the 
recipient to comply with the directive or any 
part of it. Upon making such a determination or 
promptly thereafter, the judge shall provide a 
written statement for the record of the reasons 
for a determination under this subparagraph. 
‘‘(E) PROCEDURES
FOR
PLENARY
RE-
VIEW.—If a judge determines that a petition de-
scribed in subparagraph (C) requires plenary re-
view, the judge shall affirm, modify, or set aside 
the directive that is the subject of that petition 
not later than 30 days after being assigned the 
petition, unless the judge, by order for reasons 
stated, extends that time as necessary to comport
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H.R. 3773 
HOUSE AMENDMENT 
TO SENATE 
AMENDMENT
‘‘(C) minimization procedures that meet 
the definition of minimization procedures under 
section 101(h) to be used with respect to such 
acquisition; and 
‘‘(D) the guidelines that will be used to en-
sure that an application is filed under section 
104, if otherwise required by this Act, when the 
Federal Government seeks to conduct electronic 
surveillance of a person reasonably believed to 
be located in the United States. 
‘‘(c) SPECIFIC PLACE NOT REQUIRED.—An applica-
tion under subsection (a) is not required to identify the 
specific facilities, places, premises, or property at which 
the acquisition of foreign intelligence information will be 
directed. 
‘‘(d) REVIEW OF APPLICATION.—Not later than 15 
days after a judge receives an application under subsection 
(a), the judge shall review such application and shall ap-
prove the application if the judge finds that— 
‘‘(1) the proposed procedures referred to in sub-
section (b)(2)(A) are reasonably designed to deter-
mine whether the targets of the acquisition are lo-
cated outside the United States and not United 
States persons; 
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‘‘(3) LIABILITY
OF
ORDER.—Notwithstanding 
any other law, no cause of action shall lie in any 
court against any person for providing any informa-
tion, facilities, or assistance in accordance with an 
order issued under this subsection. 
‘‘(4) RETENTION
OF
ORDER.—The Director of 
National Intelligence and the court established under 
subsection 103(a) shall retain an order issued under 
this section for a period of not less than 10 years 
from the date on which such order is issued. 
‘‘(5) ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH COURT 
ORDER.—At or before the end of the period of time for 
which an acquisition is approved by an order or an 
extension under this section, the judge shall assess 
compliance with the procedures and guidelines re-
ferred to in paragraph (1)(E) and review the cir-
cumstances under which information concerning 
United States persons was acquired, retained, or dis-
seminated.’’. 
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(6) to take any action authorized by the Act 
with respect to complaints of discrimination against 
employees for exercising rights under the Act: 
Provided further, That the foregoing proviso shall not 
apply to any person who is engaged in a farming operation 
which does not maintain a temporary labor camp and em-
ploys 10 or fewer employees: Provided further, That 
$10,000,000 shall be available for Susan Harwood train-
ing grants, of which $3,144,000 shall be used for the In-
stitutional Competency Building training grants awarded 
in February 2008, provided that a grantee has dem-
onstrated satisfactory performance: Provided further, That 
such grants shall be awarded not later than 30 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act. 
MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses for the Mine Safety and 
Health Administration, $347,003,000, including purchase 
and bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection 
with mine rescue and first-aid work, and the hire of pas-
senger motor vehicles, including up to $2,000,000 for 
mine rescue and recovery activities, and $1,808,000 to 
continue the project with the United Mine Workers of 
America, for classroom and simulated rescue training for 
mine rescue teams; in addition, not to exceed $750,000 
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