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•HRES 54 RH 
dential election campaigns and party conventions. The 
first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points 
of order against consideration of the bill are waived. Gen-
eral debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not ex-
ceed one hour equally divided among and controlled by the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Ways and Means and the chair and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on House Administration. After 
general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment 
under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed five 
hours. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of 
order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amend-
ment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in 
the portion of the Congressional Record designated for 
that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII and except pro 
forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Each 
amendment so printed may be offered only by the Member 
who caused it to be printed or a designee and shall be 
considered as read. At the conclusion of consideration of 
the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and re-
port the bill to the House with such amendments as may 
have been adopted. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to 
final passage without intervening motion except one mo-
tion to recommit with or without instructions. 
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House Calendar No. 5 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 54 
[Report No. 112–5] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 359) 
to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by 
terminating taxpayer financing of presidential 
election campaigns and party conventions. 
JANUARY 25, 2011 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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I
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5109
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that a taxpayer
may elect to include in income crop insurance proceeds and disaster
payments in the year of the disaster or in the following year, and
for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 27, 1994
Mr. MINGE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide
that a taxpayer may elect to include in income crop
insurance proceeds and disaster payments in the year
of the disaster or in the following year, 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. SPECIAL RULE FOR CROP INSURANCE PRO-
CEEDS AND DISASTER PAYMENTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 451(d) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to special rule for crop
insurance proceeds and disaster payments) is amended to
read as follows:
‘‘(d) SPECIAL RULE FOR CROP INSURANCE PRO-
CEEDS AND DISASTER PAYMENTS.—
‘‘(1) GENERAL RULE.—In the case of any pay-
ment described in paragraph (2), a taxpayer report-
ing on the cash receipts and disbursements method
of accounting—
‘‘(A) may elect to treat any such payment
received in the taxable year of destruction or
damage of crops as having been received in the
following taxable year if the taxpayer estab-
lishes that, under the taxpayer’s practice, in-
come from such crops involved would have been
reported in a following taxable year, or
‘‘(B) may elect to treat any such payment
received in a taxable year following the taxable
year of the destruction or damage of crops as
having been received in the taxable year of de-
struction or damage, if the taxpayer establishes
that, under the taxpayer’s practice, income
from such crops involved would have been re-
ported in the taxable year of destruction or
damage.
‘‘(2) PAYMENTS DESCRIBED.—For purposes of
this subsection, a payment is described in this para-
graph if such payment—
‘‘(A) is insurance proceeds received on ac-
count of destruction or damage to crops, or
‘‘(B) is disaster assistance received under
any Federal law as a result of—
‘‘(i) destruction or damage to crops
caused by drought, flood, or other natural
disaster, or
‘‘(ii) inability to plant crops because
of such a disaster.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies to payments received after Decem-
ber 31, 1992, as a result of destruction or damage occur-
ring after such date.
SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF EXCEPTION FROM ACCRUAL
METHOD OF ACCOUNTING FOR FAMILY COR-
PORATIONS.
(a) 
IN
GENERAL.—Clause 
(ii) 
of 
section
447(d)(2)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relat-
ing to special rules for family corporations) is amended
to read as follows:
‘‘(ii) 
by 
substituting 
for
‘$1,000,000’—
•HRES 550 IH 
Whereas support for funding of early career scientists to con-
duct high-risk, high-reward research is necessary to ad-
vance science education and technology innovation in 
America; 
Whereas the Research Corporation for Science Advancement 
(RCSA), since its founding in 1912, has been committed 
to enhancing innovative scientific research in the United 
States; 
Whereas the RCSA has supported the early career research 
of no less that 40 Nobel laureates including Robert God-
dard, the father of modern rocketry, Grote Reber who led 
in the field of radio astronomy, and E.O. Lawrence, who 
built the first large atom-smasher; and 
Whereas RCSA provides funds annually for a wide range of 
early career research grants, including grants for its 
newly established Scialog program, which currently sup-
ports catalytic funding for research advancements in the 
efficiency, durability, and cost of solar energy conversion 
systems: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the importance of transformative early career sci-
entific research, and recognizes the 100th anniversary of 
the Research Corporation for Science Advancement for its 
lasting achievements in the field of innovative scientific re-
search. 
Æ 
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113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2565 
AN ACT 
To provide for the termination of employment of employees 
of the Internal Revenue Service who take certain official 
actions for political purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(B) a description of the specific actions
that the Agency for International Development
proposes to take to improve the situation of in-
digenous and tribal peoples.
(c) CONSULTATION WITH NGOS.—The Adminis-
trator shall consult with nongovernmental organizations
with experience in monitoring and reporting on indigenous
and tribal peoples, and with other interested persons,
throughout the preparation of the report required by sub-
section (b), but in particular—
(1) in determining the scope of that report; and
(2) in developing the methodology to be used in
preparing that report.
(d) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 6
months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad-
ministrator shall submit the report prepared pursuant to
subsection (b) to the Congress.
SEC. 5. MONITORING REGARDING INDIGENOUS AND TRIB-
AL PEOPLES.
(a) MONITORING.—The Agency for International De-
velopment (in consultation with the Department of State),
on a regular basis, shall collect information concerning
and shall analyze the situation of indigenous and tribal
peoples in developing countries.
(b) USE OF NGOS.—In carrying out subsection (a),
the Agency shall, wherever appropriate, use nongovern-
mental organizations with experience in monitoring and
reporting on indigenous and tribal peoples.
(c) ANNUAL REPORTS
TO CONGRESS.—Following
completion of the report required by section 4, the Admin-
istrator of the Agency for International Development shall
submit to the Congress, not later than February 1 each
year, a report which—
(1) presents the findings resulting from the
monitoring of indigenous and tribal peoples carried
out pursuant to subsection (a);
(2) updates the information provided in the re-
port submitted pursuant to section 4; and
(3) describes the activities which the Agency for
International Development proposes to fund for the
coming fiscal year to address the problems facing in-
digenous and tribal peoples in developing countries,
specifying which activities will be carried out by the
Agency and which will be carried out by nongovern-
mental organizations.
SEC. 6. ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS REPORTS.
In each report submitted to the Congress pursuant
to sections 116(d) and 502B(b) of the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961, the Secretary of State shall include a descrip-
tion of each country’s practices regarding the observation
of and respect for the internationally recognized human
rights of indigenous and tribal peoples in that country.
Æ
IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 559 
Calling for the release of United States citizens being held by the Government 
of Egypt. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 17, 2012 
Mr. MCKINLEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Calling for the release of United States citizens being held 
by the Government of Egypt. 
Whereas the Egyptian Ministry of Justice is investigating 
nongovernmental organization employees who face politi-
cally motivated charges; 
Whereas some of those being held in Egypt are United States 
citizens; 
Whereas the United States does not condone the use of peo-
ple being retained for political or economic gain or nego-
tiation tools; 
Whereas the Government of Egypt has refused help from and 
taken actions against United States citizens and non-
governmental organizations which are providing democ-
racy assistance to the people of Egypt; 
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H. Res. 553 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 16, 2012. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are 
hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the 
House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Ms. Speier. 
COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET: Ms. Bonamici. 
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES: Mr. Tonko. 
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY: 
Ms. Bonamici. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 554 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 17, 2012. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 
the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of 
jobs, and for other purposes. All points of order against the 
conference report and against its consideration are waived. 
The conference report shall be considered as read. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the con-
ference report to its adoption without intervening motion ex-
cept: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit 
if applicable. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 113 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 554 
[Report No. 112–400] 
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill 
(H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 16, 2012 
Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for 
the creation of jobs, and for other purposes. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the 
creation of jobs, and for other purposes. All points of order 
against the conference report and against its consideration 
are waived. The conference report shall be considered as 
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read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the conference report to its adoption without inter-
vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one 
motion to recommit if applicable. 
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House Calendar No. 113 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 554 
[Report No. 112–400] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the conference report 
to accompany the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide in-
centives for the creation of jobs, and for other 
purposes. 
FEBRUARY 16, 2012 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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•HRES 558 EH 
the privileges and rights of the House: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives directs the 
Clerk of the House to provide for use at trial a copy of the 
on-the-record portions of the audio backup file of the deposi-
tion of William R. Clemens that was conducted by the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 5, 
2008, to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of United 
States of America v. Clemens, No. 1:10–cr–00223–RBW 
(D.D.C.). 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 558 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 17, 2012. 
Whereas on February 5, 2008, William R. Clemens volun-
tarily appeared in Washington, DC and was deposed by 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of 
the House of Representatives in connection with that 
Committee’s investigation into the use of steroids and 
other performance-enhancing substances in professional 
sports, and in Major League Baseball in particular; 
Whereas the written transcript of Mr. Clemens’ deposition, 
prepared by the Official Reporters of the House, with an 
Errata Sheet prepared by Mr. Clemens’ counsel included 
as an Appendix, is the official House record of that pro-
ceeding; 
Whereas this deposition and Mr. Clemens’ public appearance 
before the Committee on Oversight and Government Re-
form on February 13, 2008, raised significant questions 
about Mr. Clemens’ truthfulness, as a result of which the 
then Chair and ranking minority member jointly re-
quested, on or about February 27, 2008, that the De-
partment of Justice investigate whether Mr. Clemens 
committed perjury or knowingly made false statements in 
the course of the deposition or his February 13, 2008, 
public appearance;
•HRES 558 EH 
Whereas the Department of Justice did in fact investigate 
whether Mr. Clemens committed perjury or knowingly 
made false statements in the course of his February 5, 
2008, deposition and/or his February 13, 2008, public 
appearance before the Committee; 
Whereas as a result of the Department of Justice’s investiga-
tion, Mr. Clemens subsequently was indicted by a grand 
jury on one count of obstruction of Congress in violation 
of sections 1505 and 1515(b) of title 18, United States 
Code, 3 counts of making false statements in violation of 
sections 1001(a)(2) and (c)(2) of title 18, United States 
Code, and 2 counts of perjury in violation of section 
1621(1) of title 18, United States Code; 
Whereas the Department of Justice has requested via letter 
that the House voluntarily provide to it a copy of the on- 
the-record portions of an audio backup file of Mr. 
Clemens’ deposition; 
Whereas by the privileges and rights of the House of Rep-
resentatives, an audio backup file of Mr. Clemens’ deposi-
tion may not be taken from the possession or control of 
the Clerk of the House of Representatives by mandate of 
process of the article III courts of the United States, and 
may not be provided pursuant to requests by the court 
or the parties to United States of America v. Clemens ex-
cept at the direction of the House; and 
Whereas it is the judgment of the House of Representatives 
that, in the particular circumstances of this case, pro-
viding a copy of the on-the-record portions of an audio 
backup file of Mr. Clemens’ deposition to the prosecuting 
attorneys in the case of United States v. Clemens would 
promote the ends of justice in a manner consistent with
HR 5110 CDH
by consensus followed under the GATT 1947, as required
by paragraph 1 of article IX of the WTO Agreement.
(b) CONSULTATIONS WITH CONGRESSIONAL COM-
MITTEES.—In furtherance of the objective set forth in
subsection (a), the Trade Representative shall consult with
the appropriate congressional committees before any vote
is taken by the Ministerial Conference or the General
Council relating to—
(1) the adoption of an interpretation of the
WTO Agreement or another multilateral trade
agreement,
(2) the amendment of any such agreement,
(3) the granting of a waiver of any obligation
under any such agreement,
(4) the adoption of any amendment to the rules
or procedures of the Ministerial Conference or the
General Council,
(5) the accession of a state or separate customs
territory to the WTO Agreement, or
(6) the adoption of any other decision,
if the action described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), (5),
or (6) would substantially affect the rights or obligations
of the United States under the WTO Agreement or an-
other multilateral trade agreement or potentially entails
a change in Federal or State law.
•HRES 559 IH 
Whereas the United States will not provide funds to any for-
eign governments that condone these types of activities as 
well as other activities which compromise the safety of 
United States and other foreign citizens; 
Whereas the United States provides Egypt with $1.5 billion 
in assistance annually; and 
Whereas recent activities conducted by the Government of 
Egypt infringe on the liberties of its own citizens as well 
as international citizens: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) the House of Representatives— 
(A) calls on the Government of Egypt to 
release the United States citizens without fur-
ther delay; 
(B) calls on the Secretary of State to with-
hold assistance to Egypt immediately if the 
United States citizens are not released; 
(C) calls on the Government of Egypt to 
return all assets and funds that have been 
seized from the nongovernmental organizations 
and United States citizens; 
(D) calls on the Government of Egypt to 
allow the nongovernmental organizations to 
continue their critical work in the promotion of 
a free and democratic Egypt; and 
(E) calls on Egypt to comply with inter-
national human rights standards; and 
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•HRES 559 IH 
(2) it is the sense of the House of Representa-
tives that United States assistance for Egypt in the 
future should not be allocated if the Government of 
Egypt continues to retain United States and other 
foreign citizens and work against the pursuit of de-
mocracy. 
Æ 
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paragraphs (A) through (D) and such map, such map
shall govern. The park shall include the following:
(A) The area included within the New Bedford
National Historic Landmark District, known as the
Bedford Landing Waterfront Historic District, as
listed within the National Register of Historic Places
and in the Massachusetts State Register of Historic
Places.
(B) The National Historic Landmark Schooner
Ernestina, with its home port in New Bedford.
(C) The land along the eastern boundary of the
New Bedford National Historic Landmark District
over to the east side of MacArthur Drive from the
Route 6 overpass on the north to an extension of
School Street on the south.
(D) The land north of Elm Street in New Bed-
ford, bounded by Acushnet Avenue on the west,
Route 6 (ramps) on the north, MacArthur Drive on
the east, and Elm Street on the south.
(2) In addition to the sites, areas and relics referred
to in paragraph (1), the Secretary may assist in the inter-
pretation and preservation of each of the following:
(A) The southwest corner of the State Pier.
(B) Waterfront Park, immediately south of land
adjacent to the State Pier.
I
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1329
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period of eligibility
for inpatient care for veterans exposed to toxic substances, radiation,
or environmental hazards, to extend the period of eligibility for outpatient
care for veterans exposed to such substances or hazards during service
in the Persian Gulf, and to expand the eligibility of veterans exposed
to toxic substances or radiation for outpatient care.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 28, 1995
Mr. EVANS (for himself, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. KENNEDY of Massachusetts,
Ms. PELOSI, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. GEJDENSON, Mr. FILNER,
Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. FROST, Mr.
DOYLE, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. FATTAH, Mr.
BISHOP, and Mr. DELLUMS) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the period
of eligibility for inpatient care for veterans exposed to
toxic substances, radiation, or environmental hazards,
to extend the period of eligibility for outpatient care
for veterans exposed to such substances or hazards dur-
ing service in the Persian Gulf, and to expand the eligi-
bility of veterans exposed to toxic substances or radiation
for outpatient care.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
•HRES 561 IH 
Whereas Journeymen Linemen work with thousands of volts 
of electricity high atop power lines 24 hours a day, 365 
days a year, to keep electricity working; 
Whereas Journeymen Linemen often must work far from 
their families to protect the Nation against dangerous 
electrical currents; 
Whereas Journeymen Linemen put their lives on the line for 
their community daily with very little recognition or ap-
preciation regarding the danger of their work; and 
Whereas April 18, 2012, would be an appropriate date to 
designate as National Journeymen Linemen Day: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the efforts of Journeymen Line-
men in keeping the power on and protecting public 
safety; and 
(2) supports the designation of National Jour-
neymen Linemen Day. 
Æ 
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