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H. Res. 645 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 23, 2008. 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police force consists of 
over 1,600 officers who are dedicated to the protection 
and security of the Capitol Complex and its employees 
and visitors; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police continually sacrifice 
to provide safety and security to the Members, staff, and 
nearly 3 million visitors each year to the Capitol Com-
plex; 
Whereas the officers of the United States Capitol Police face 
the danger of physical and verbal assaults and continue 
to provide courteous, responsible, and diligent services in 
an unbiased and nonpartisan manner; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police face many threats 
to their safety and must remain constantly alert for sus-
picious actions or for any failure to respond to requests 
and instructions; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police are on the front 
lines of the War on Terrorism and remain on constant 
alert against unauthorized access to Capitol buildings, 
terrorism, and other threats to the Capitol Complex;
•HRES 651 EH 
(6) encourages United States and Brazilian officials 
to quickly identify additional countries in the Western 
Hemisphere to receive technical assistance related to 
biofuels. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 645 EH 
Whereas Capitol Police officers stationed throughout the Cap-
itol Complex act in a professional manner and treat 
Members, staff, and visitors with dignity and respect; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police consistently apply 
security and safety measures to all, including Members of 
Congress; and 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police is one of the best 
trained, most highly respected law enforcement agencies 
in the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its gratitude and appreciation for the 
professional manner in which the United States Capitol 
Police carry out their diverse missions; 
(2) expresses appreciation for the dedication United 
States Capitol Police officers display in protecting the 
Capitol Complex; and 
(3) commends the United States Capitol Police for 
their continued courage and professionalism in pro-
tecting the Capitol Complex and its employees and visi-
tors. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IIB 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1216 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MARCH 19, 2009 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs 
AN ACT 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 1100 Town and Country Commons in Chester-
field, Missouri, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Matthew P. 
Pathenos Post Office Building’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. LANCE CORPORAL MATTHEW P. PATHENOS 
POST OFFICE BUILDING. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 1100 Town and Country Com-
mons in Chesterfield, Missouri, shall be known and des-
ignated as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Matthew P. Pathenos 
Post Office Building’’. 
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, reg-
ulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall 
be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Lance Corporal Mat-
thew P. Pathenos Post Office Building’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives March 19, 
2009. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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•HRES 645 IH 
cers continue to provide courteous, responsible, and dili-
gent services in an unbiased and nonpartisan manner; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police face many threats 
to their safety and must remain constantly alert for sus-
picious actions or for failure to respond to requests and 
instructions; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police, as the first line of 
the defense of the Capitol, has shared in the ultimate 
sacrifice in law enforcement; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police are on the front 
lines of the War on Terrorism and remain on constant 
alert against unauthorized access to Capitol buildings, 
terrorism, and other threats to the Capitol Complex; 
Whereas Capitol Police officers stationed throughout the Cap-
itol Complex act in a professional manner and treat 
Members, staff, and visitors with dignity and respect; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police consistently apply 
security and safety measures to all, including Members of 
Congress; and 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police is one of the best 
trained, most highly respected law enforcement agencies 
in the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its gratitude and appreciation for 
the professional manner in which the United States 
Capitol Police carry out their diverse missions; 
(2) expresses appreciation for the dedication 
United States Capitol Police officers have for pro-
tecting the Capitol Complex; and 
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•HRES 645 IH 
(3) commends the United States Capitol Police 
for their continued courage and professionalism in 
protecting the Capitol Complex and its employees 
and visitors. 
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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1178 
AN ACT 
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to 
conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel 
and resources to support homeland security missions, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1217 
AN ACT 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 15455 Manchester Road in Ballwin, Missouri, 
as the ‘‘Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Build-
ing’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
•HRES 647 IH 
Whereas General Petraeus was called upon by the President 
to lead United States forces in Iraq at a critical point in 
the histories of both the United States and Iraq; 
Whereas General Petraeus has served the United States with 
honor and distinction for more 35 years, including as 
Commander of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) 
during the first year of combat operations in Iraq; 
Whereas General Petraeus has received numerous awards and 
distinctions during his career, including the Defense Dis-
tinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Distin-
guished Service Medal, two awards of the Defense Supe-
rior Service Medal, four awards of the Legion of Merit, 
the Bronze Star Medal for valor, the State Department 
Superior Honor Award, the NATO Meritorious Service 
Medal, and the Gold Award of the Iraqi Order of the 
Date Palm; 
Whereas General Petraeus expressed in his report to Con-
gress that his report and his testimony are his own, per-
sonal assessments of the current situation in Iraq; and 
Whereas certain partisan political organizations have sought 
to impugn the integrity of General Petraeus and call into 
question his service and loyalty to the United States: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends General David H. Petraeus for 
his exemplary service to the United States and for 
his leadership as Commander of the Multi-National 
Force—Iraq; and 
(2) condemns in the strongest possible terms 
the reprehensible efforts of certain persons ques-
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•HRES 647 IH 
tioning the honesty, integrity, and service of General 
Petraeus. 
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•HRES 650 EH 
part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying 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 pur-
pose of further amendment under the five-minute rule and 
shall be considered as read. All points of order against provi-
sions in the bill, as amended, are waived. Notwithstanding 
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 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 amend-
ment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amend-
ed, 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
•HRES 650 EH 
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit 
with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 1852 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
SECTION 1. CIVIL AIR PATROL STUDY. 
(a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the United 
States shall conduct a study of the functions and capabili-
ties of the Civil Air Patrol to support the homeland secu-
rity missions of State, local, and tribal governments and 
the Department of Homeland Security. In conducting the 
study, the Comptroller General shall review the process 
by which the Civil Air Patrol may provide assistance to 
the Secretary of Homeland Security, other Federal agen-
cies, and States to support homeland security missions 
by— 
(1) providing aerial reconnaissance or commu-
nications capabilities for border security; 
(2) providing capabilities for collective response 
to an act of terrorism, natural disaster, or other 
man-made event by assisting in damage assessment 
and situational awareness, conducting search and 
rescue operations, assisting in evacuations, trans-
porting time-sensitive medical or other materials; 
(3) providing assistance in the exercise and 
training of departmental resources responsible for 
the intercept of aviation threats to designated re-
stricted areas; and 
(4) carrying out such other activities as may be 
determined appropriate by the Comptroller General 
in the conduct of this review.
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall 
submit to the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Com-
mittees on Homeland Security and Transportation and In-
frastructure of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
of the Senate a report containing the findings of the re-
view conducted under subsection (a). The report shall in-
clude— 
(1) an assessment of the feasibility and cost ef-
fectiveness of using Civil Air Patrol assets for the 
purposes described in subsection (a); and 
(2) an assessment as to whether the current 
mechanisms for Federal agencies and States to re-
quest support from the Civil Air Patrol are sufficient 
or whether new agreements between relevant Federal 
agencies and the Civil Air Patrol are necessary. 
(c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 90 days 
after the date of receipt of the report under subsection 
(b), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall review and 
analyze the study and submit to the Committees on Home-
land Security and Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Sen-
ate a report on such review and analysis, which shall in-
clude any recommendations of the Secretary for further 
action that could affect the organization and administra-
tion of the Department of Homeland Security. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 12, 2009. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1178 
AN ACT 
To direct the Comptroller General of the United 
States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air 
Patrol personnel and resources to support home-
land security missions, and for other purposes.
SECTION 1. SPECIALIST PETER J. NAVARRO POST OFFICE 
BUILDING. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in 
Ballwin, Missouri, shall be known and designated as the 
‘‘Specialist Peter J. Navarro Post Office Building’’. 
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, reg-
ulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall 
be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Specialist Peter J. 
Navarro Post Office Building’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives March 16, 
2009. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1178 
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study 
on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and resources to support home-
land security missions, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2009 
Mr. DENT (for himself, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. GER-
LACH, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. HOLDEN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. DUNCAN, 
Mrs. EMERSON, and Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case 
for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the 
committee concerned 
A BILL 
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to 
conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel 
and resources to support homeland security missions, 
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. CIVIL AIR PATROL STUDY. 
(a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the United 
States shall conduct a study of the functions and capabili-
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•HRES 654 EH 
Schumacher, Belinda Snell, Olympia Scott, Jennifer 
Derevjanik, and Jennifer Lacy; 
Whereas this impressive win makes Coach Paul Westhead the 
first coach in history to capture both the NBA Cham-
pionship and WNBA Championship; 
Whereas the Mercury entered the WNBA Playoffs with their 
best record in franchise history at 23–11 and after 6 
years of having missed inclusion in the Playoffs; 
Whereas there was no doubt who was taking control of the 
final game as the Mercury led by as many as 14 points 
in the first quarter, posted an impressive record by shoot-
ing 73.3 percent for the first quarter, and led by as many 
as 18 points in the second quarter; and 
Whereas the city of Phoenix joins the Phoenix Mercury 
owner, Robert Sarver, in taking enormous pride in the 
accomplishment of this outstanding team: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates the Phoenix Mercury and Coach Paul Westhead for win-
ning the 2007 Women’s National Basketball Association 
Championship. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
ties of the Civil Air Patrol to support the homeland secu-
rity missions of State, local, and tribal governments and 
the Department of Homeland Security. In conducting the 
study, the Comptroller General shall review the process 
by which the Civil Air Patrol may provide assistance to 
the Secretary of Homeland Security, other Federal agen-
cies, and States to support homeland security missions 
by— 
(1) providing aerial reconnaissance or commu-
nications capabilities for border security; 
(2) providing capabilities for collective response 
to an act of terrorism, natural disaster, or other 
man-made event, by assisting in damage assessment 
and situational awareness, conducting search and 
rescue operations, assisting in evacuations, trans-
porting time-sensitive medical or other materials; 
(3) providing assistance in the exercise and 
training of departmental resources responsible for 
the intercept of aviation threats to designated re-
stricted areas; or 
(4) such other activities as may be determined 
appropriate by the Comptroller General in the con-
duct of this review. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall 
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submit to the Committees on Homeland Security and 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report con-
taining the findings of the review conducted under sub-
section (a). The report shall include— 
(1) an assessment of the feasibility and cost-ef-
fectiveness of using Civil Air Patrol assets for the 
purposes described in subsection (a); and 
(2) an assessment as to whether the current 
mechanisms for Federal agencies and States to re-
quest support from the Civil Air Patrol are sufficient 
or whether new agreements between relevant Federal 
agencies and the Civil Air Patrol are necessary. 
(c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 90 days 
after completing the study under this section, the Sec-
retary of Homeland Security shall review and analyze the 
study and submit to the Committees on Homeland Secu-
rity and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on 
such review and analysis, which shall include any rec-
ommendations of the Secretary for further action that 
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could affect the organization and administration of the 
Department of Homeland Security. 
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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1217 
AN ACT 
To designate the facility of the United States Post-
al Service located at 15455 Manchester Road in 
Ballwin, Missouri, as the ‘‘Specialist Peter J. 
Navarro Post Office Building’’.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF ARGENTINE 
RUMINANTS AND SWINE UNTIL ARGENTINA 
IS FREE OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE 
WITHOUT VACCINATION. 
The Secretary of Agriculture shall prohibit the impor-
tation into the United States of any ruminant or swine, 
or any fresh (including chilled or frozen) meat or fresh 
(including chilled or frozen) product of any ruminant or 
swine, that is born, raised, or slaughtered in Argentina 
until the Secretary certifies to Congress that every region 
of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vac-
cination. 
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States by the importer during the previous 
fiscal year. 
‘‘(K) Such other provisions as the Sec-
retary may require by regulation to protect the 
public health while permitting— 
‘‘(i) the importation by pharmacies, 
groups of pharmacies, and wholesalers as 
registered importers of qualifying drugs 
under subsection (a); and 
‘‘(ii) importation by individuals of 
qualifying drugs under subsection (a). 
‘‘(2) APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF REGISTRA-
TION.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 90 
days after the date on which a registrant sub-
mits to the Secretary a registration under para-
graph (1), the Secretary shall notify the reg-
istrant whether the registration is approved or 
is disapproved. The Secretary shall disapprove 
a registration if there is reason to believe that 
the registrant is not in compliance with one or 
more registration conditions, and shall notify 
the registrant of such reason. In the case of a 
disapproved registration, the Secretary shall 
subsequently notify the registrant that the reg-
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•HRES 654 IH 
Whereas, after only 2 seasons as head coach, the superb lead-
ership and up-tempo style of Coach Paul Westhead guid-
ed the Mercury to this Championship; 
Whereas, after only 2 years in the WNBA, Cappie Pondexter 
scored 26 points in the final game of the series and was 
chosen as the Most Valuable Player for the WNBA 
Finals; 
Whereas Cappie Pondexter was ably assisted by Penny Tay-
lor, who scored 30 points, and Diana Taurasi, who scored 
17 points, in addition to outstanding efforts from team-
mates Tangela Smith, Kelly Miller, Kelly Mazzante, Kelly 
Schumacher, Belinda Snell, Olympia Scott, Jennifer 
Derevjanik, and Jennifer Lacy; 
Whereas this impressive win makes Coach Paul Westhead the 
first coach in history to capture both the NBA Cham-
pionship and WNBA Championship; 
Whereas the Mercury entered the WNBA Playoffs with their 
best record in franchise history at 23–11 and after 6 
years of having missed inclusion in the Playoffs; 
Whereas there was no doubt who was taking control of the 
final game as the Mercury led by as many as 14 points 
in the first quarter, posted an impressive record by shoot-
ing 73.3 percent for the first quarter, and led by as many 
as 18 points in the second quarter; and 
Whereas the city of Phoenix joins the Phoenix Mercury 
owner, Robert Sarver, in taking enormous pride in the 
accomplishment of this outstanding team: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates the Phoenix Mercury and Coach Paul Westhead 
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for winning the 2007 Women’s National Basketball Asso-
ciation Championship. 
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