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House Calendar No. 22 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 219 
[Report No. 110–34] 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 202) providing for 
the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives 
in the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 7, 2007 
Ms. SLAUGHTER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 202) 
providing for the expenses of certain committees of the 
House of Representatives in the One Hundred Tenth 
Congress. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 
202) providing for the expenses of certain committees of 
the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Tenth 
Congress. The amendment in the nature of a substitute 
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House Calendar No. 22 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 219 
[Report No. 110–34] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. 
Res. 202) providing for the expenses of certain 
committees of the House of Representatives in 
the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 
MARCH 7, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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† HR 1256 EAS 
‘‘(5) the applicant failed to meet a condition im-
posed under subsection (h). 
‘‘(k) CHAPTER IV OR V.—A product for which the Sec-
retary has issued an order pursuant to subsection (g) shall 
not be subject to chapter IV or V. 
‘‘(l) IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS OR GUIDANCE.— 
‘‘(1) SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE.—Not later than 2 
years after the date of enactment of the Family Smok-
ing Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, the Sec-
retary shall issue regulations or guidance (or any 
combination thereof) on the scientific evidence re-
quired for assessment and ongoing review of modified 
risk tobacco products. Such regulations or guidance 
shall— 
‘‘(A) to the extent that adequate scientific 
evidence exists, establish minimum standards for 
scientific studies needed prior to issuing an 
order under subsection (g) to show that a sub-
stantial reduction in morbidity or mortality 
among individual tobacco users occurs for prod-
ucts described in subsection (g)(1) or is reason-
ably likely for products described in subsection 
(g)(2);
•HRES 21 IH 
comprehensive victim assistance program that serves ap-
proximately 1,400 crime victims per year; 
Whereas Sheriff Webre designed Meals on Wheels to lower 
the high cost of meals for the elderly in Lafourche Par-
ish, and over 43,000 meals prepared at the Detention 
and Work Release Centers are annually distributed to the 
elderly; 
Whereas under Sheriff Webre’s leadership, the Lafourche 
Parish Sheriff’s Office became the second Sheriff’s office 
in the history of Louisiana to become nationally accred-
ited, placing the Sheriff’s office in the top four percent 
of all the law enforcement agencies in the United States; 
Whereas Sheriff Webre coordinated the distribution of per-
sonnel, material, and supplies to storm damaged parishes 
during and after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and 
worked to provide access for local, State, and national 
emergency responders to come to the aid of neighboring 
parishes in Louisiana; 
Whereas on September 22, 2005, under the leadership of 
Sheriff Webre, combined efforts of the United States 
Coast Guard and two members of the Sheriff’s Crisis 
Management Unit rescued a woman in her eighth month 
of pregnancy and her three-year-old son from the winds 
and floods caused by Hurricane Rita; and 
Whereas in 2006, as widely respected by his peers, Sheriff 
Webre was elected as First Vice-President of the Na-
tional Sheriff’s Association, in line to become the Na-
tional President of such association in 2007: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
and recognizes the achievements of Sheriff Craig Webre, 
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who exemplifies willingness, dedication, and sacrifice to 
ensure the security of the citizens of Lafourche Parish, 
Louisiana. 
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HR 1145 RFS 
SEC. 13. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. 
(a) REPORT ON BARRIERS.—Not later than 90 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall 
submit to Congress a report that— 
(1) identifies from each agency on the inter-
agency committee established under section 2(b) the 
statutory or regulatory barriers— 
(A) that prevent the use of technology, 
technique, data collection method, or model con-
sidered under this Act; and 
(B) that, due to such barrier to using such 
technology, technique, method, or model, con-
tribute to the loss of jobs in rural or agricul-
tural economies dependent on the greater avail-
ability of water resources in the United States; 
(2) identifies the long-term consequences on job 
losses of such barriers that continue to be in effect; 
and 
(3) recommends steps to remove such barriers. 
(b) REPORT ON IMPACTS.—Not later than 90 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall 
submit to Congress a report that— 
(1) identifies the economic impacts of water di-
versions for water supply, conservation for fish spe-
cies (including the Delta smelt), and water quality 
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impairment in the San Joaquin Valley of California; 
and 
(2) recommends steps to mitigate such eco-
nomic impacts to preserve the water-dependent rural 
economy. 
Passed the House of Representatives April 23, 2009. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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SEC. 2. PAYDAY LOAN DISCLOSURES AND CONSUMER PRO-
TECTIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lend-
ing Act (15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by inserting 
after section 129A the following new section: 
‘‘SEC. 129B. MANDATORY DISCLOSURES; EXTENDED REPAY-
MENT PLAN; AND OTHER PROTECTIONS FOR 
CONSUMERS. 
‘‘(a) 
MANDATORY
DISCLOSURES
FOR
PAYDAY 
LOANS.—No creditor may make a payday loan to a con-
sumer unless— 
‘‘(1) the creditor has first provided the con-
sumer with a copy of a written loan agreement, 
which shall be signed by the creditor and by the con-
sumer and shall include the following information in 
English and in the language in which the loan was 
negotiated: 
‘‘(A) A clear and conspicuous description 
of the terms of the loan, including the total cost 
of all fees and other charges in connection with 
the loan stated both as a dollar amount and as 
an annual percentage rate, and the consumer’s 
payment obligations under the loan; 
‘‘(B) The name, address and telephone 
number of the creditor making the loan, and 
the name of title of the individual employee of 
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the creditor who signs the loan agreement on 
behalf of the creditor; 
‘‘(C) The following statements, in at least 
14-point bold face type: 
‘‘(i) ‘WARNING: This loan is not in-
tended to meet long-term financial needs. 
This loan should be used only to meet 
short-term cash needs. The cost of this 
loan may be higher than loans offered by 
other lending institutions.’ 
‘‘(ii) 
‘CREDIT 
COUNSELING 
AVAILABILITY: You should consider 
contacting an independent, non-profit cred-
it counseling agency approved by the Na-
tional Foundation for Credit Counseling 
(NFCC) or by a State or Federal govern-
ment agency. You may obtain information 
on how to contact an approved counselor 
near you by calling NFCC at 1–800–388– 
2227.’ 
‘‘(iii) ‘NO CRIMINAL PROSECU-
TION OR SECURITY INTEREST: You 
cannot be prosecuted in criminal court to 
collect this loan, and the creditor may not 
take or attempt to take an interest in any 
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HRES 220 IH 
be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equal-
ly divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Armed Services. After 
general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment 
under the five-minute rule. During consideration of the bill 
for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the 
Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of 
whether the Member offering an amendment has caused 
it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record 
designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. 
Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. 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. The 
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
bill and amendments thereto to final passage without in-
tervening motion except one motion to recommit with or 
without instructions. 
SEC. 2. If the Committee of the Whole rises and re-
ports that it has come to no resolution on the bill, then 
on the next legislative day the House shall, immediately 
after the third daily order of business under clause 1 of 
rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for fur-
ther consideration of the bill. 
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Whereas Fannie Lou Hamer was falsely arrested and beaten 
savagely by police almost to the point of death on June 
9, 1963; 
Whereas Fannie Lou Hamer survived this ordeal and contin-
ued to advocate for full civic participation, empowering 
people to change their own lives as she accepted the dan-
gerous task of registering voters; 
Whereas at the time of the voter registration drives in Mis-
sissippi in 1964, known as ‘‘Freedom Summer’’, 6.7 per-
cent of African Americans in Mississippi were registered 
to vote; 
Whereas Fannie Lou Hamer was a founding member and 
served as the vice-chairperson of the Mississippi Freedom 
Democratic Party; 
Whereas Fannie Lou Hamer’s eloquent testimony before the 
credentials committee at the 1964 National Democratic 
Convention as the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Par-
ty’s delegate informed the American public of the atroc-
ities and horrors African Americans faced during at-
tempts to register to vote; 
Whereas Fannie Lou Hamer was the Mississippi Freedom 
Democratic Party’s candidate for the House of Rep-
resentatives in 1965; 
Whereas by 1969, 66.5 percent of African Americans in Mis-
sissippi were registered to vote; 
Whereas Fannie Lou Hamer was a teacher, an activist schol-
ar, a stateswoman, and a mother, and she had a clear vi-
sion and unwavering love for her people and hope for her 
country; and 
Whereas March 14, 2007, marks the 30th anniversary of 
Fannie Lou Hamer’s death: Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the life, legacy, and contributions of 
Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer for her dedication to 
freedom and justice; 
(2) reaffirms its commitment to protecting the 
fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution; 
and 
(3) applauds the efforts of grassroots orga-
nizers to preserve the sacred principles of democracy 
by respecting the rights and will of the people. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 223
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 14, 2007.
Whereas the death of a loved one is a devastating experience, 
and the murder of a loved one is exceptionally difficult; 
Whereas the friends and families of murder victims cope with 
grief through a variety of support services, including 
counseling, crisis intervention, professional referrals, and 
assistance in dealing with the criminal justice system; 
and 
Whereas the designation of a National Day of Remembrance 
For Murder Victims on September 25th of each year pro-
vides an opportunity for the people of the United States 
to honor the memories of murder victims and to recog-
nize the impact on surviving family members: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of a National Day 
of Remembrance for Murder Victims; and
•HRES 223 EH 
(2) recognizes the significant benefits of the organi-
zations that provide services to the loved ones of murder 
victims. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 223 
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of Remembrance for 
Murder Victims. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 7, 2007 
Mr. SHADEGG (for himself, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. POE, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, 
Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, Mr. 
KING of New York, Mr. DOYLE, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. GORDON of Tennessee, 
Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. FALLIN, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. REICHERT, Mrs. 
MYRICK, Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, Mr. PITTS, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. 
ISSA, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. LINDER, Mr. GOODE, Mr. DANIEL E. LUN-
GREN of California, Mr. JORDAN of Ohio, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. 
BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. FORTUN˜O, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, 
Mr. CANTOR, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. 
DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. AKIN, and Mr. WELDON of Florida) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Day of 
Remembrance for Murder Victims. 
Whereas the death of a loved one is a devastating experience, 
and the murder of a loved one is exceptionally difficult; 
Whereas the friends and families of murder victims cope with 
grief through a variety of support services, including 
counseling, crisis intervention, professional referrals, and 
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•HRES 230 EH 
resolve to fight against tyranny and for common national 
security objectives; 
Whereas for the past 50 years the United States and the Eu-
ropean Union have shared a unique partnership, mindful 
of their common heritage, shared values and mutual in-
terests, have worked together to strengthen transatlantic 
security, to preserve and promote peace and freedom, to 
develop free and prosperous economies, and to advance 
human rights; and 
Whereas the United States has supported the European inte-
gration process and has consistently supported the objec-
tive of European unity and the enlargement of the Euro-
pean Union as desirable developments which promote 
prosperity, peace, and democracy, and which contribute 
to the strengthening of the vital relationship between the 
United States and the nations of Europe: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the historic significance of the Treaty 
of Rome on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its 
signing; 
(2) commends the European Union and the member 
nations of the European Union for the positive role 
which the institution has played in the growth, develop-
ment, and prosperity of contemporary Europe; 
(3) recognizes the important role played by the Eu-
ropean Union in fostering the independence, democracy, 
and economic development of the former Central Euro-
•HRES 223 IH 
assistance in dealing with the criminal justice system; 
and 
Whereas the designation of a National Day of Remembrance 
For Murder Victims on September 25th of each year pro-
vides an opportunity for the people of the United States 
to honor the memories of murder victims and to recog-
nize the impact on surviving family members: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of a National 
Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims; and 
(2) recognizes the significant benefits of the or-
ganizations that provide services to the loved ones of 
murder victims. 
Æ 
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•HRES 229 EH 
of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, 
shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Com-
mittee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered 
as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment 
under the five-minute rule and shall be considered as read. 
All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, 
are waived. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no fur-
ther amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order ex-
cept those printed in part B of the report of the Committee 
on Rules. Each further 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 demand for division of the question in the House or in 
the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such 
further 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, as amended, to the House with such further amend-
ments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall 
be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto
•HRES 229 EH 
to final passage without intervening motion except one mo-
tion to recommit with or without instructions. 
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 229 RH 
State water pollution control revolving funds, 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 con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 
After general debate the bill shall be considered for 
amendment under the five-minute rule. 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 part A 
of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying 
this resolution, shall be considered as adopted in the 
House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as 
amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the 
purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule 
and shall be considered as read. All points of order against 
provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. Notwith-
standing clause 11 of rule XVIII, no further amendment 
to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those 
printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules. 
Each further amendment may be offered only in the order 
printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member 
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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 sub-
ject to a demand for division of the question in the House 
or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order 
against such further 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, as amended, to the House 
with such further amendments as may have been adopted. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on 
the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without 
intervening motion except one motion to recommit with 
or without instructions. 
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House Calendar No. 23 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 229 
[Report No. 110–36] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 720) 
to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control 
Act to authorize appropriations for State water 
pollution control revolving funds, and for other 
purposes. 
MARCH 8, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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•HRES 230 EH 
pean communist states following the end of the Cold 
War; 
(4) acknowledges the vital role of the European 
Union in the development of the close and mutually ben-
eficial relationship that exists between the United States 
and Europe; 
(5) affirms that in order to strengthen the trans-
atlantic partnership there must be a renewed commit-
ment to regular and intensive consultations between the 
United States and the European Union; and 
(6) joins with the European Parliament in agreeing 
to strengthen the transatlantic partnership by enhancing 
the dialogue and collaboration between the United States 
Congress and the European Parliament. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 22 
Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the Social 
Security totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 4, 2007 
Mr. KING of Iowa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives 
of the Social Security totalization agreement between 
the United States and Mexico. 
Resolved, That, pursuant to section 233(e)(2) of the 
Social Security Act, the House of Representatives hereby 
disapproves the agreement establishing totalization ar-
rangements between the social security system established 
by title II of such Act and the social security system of 
Mexico, signed by the Commissioner of Social Security and 
the Director General, Mexican Social Security Institute, 
on June 29, 2004. 
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