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HRES 1220 IH 
tributions provide a greater chance of obtaining ear-
marks, there was no evidence that members or their staff 
considered contributions when requesting earmarks; 
Whereas the Committee indicated that, with respect to the 
matters forwarded by the Office of Congressional Ethics, 
neither the evidence cited in the OCE’s findings nor the 
evidence in the record before the Standards Committee 
provided a substantial reason to believe that violations of 
applicable standards of conduct occurred; 
Whereas the Office of Congressional Ethics is prohibited 
from reviewing activities taking place prior to March of 
2008 and lacks the authority to subpoena witnesses and 
documents; 
Whereas, for example, the Office of Congressional Ethics 
noted that in some instances documents were redacted or 
specific information was not provided and that, in at 
least one instance, they had reason to believe a witness 
withheld information requested and did not identify what 
was being withheld; 
Whereas the Office of Congressional Ethics also noted that 
they were able to interview only six former employees of 
the PMA Group, with many former employees refusing to 
consent to interviews and the OCE unable to obtain evi-
dence within PMA’s possession; 
Whereas Roll Call noted that ‘‘the committee report was five 
pages long and included no documentation of any evi-
dence collected or any interviews conducted by the com-
mittee, beyond a statement that the investigation ‘in-
cluded extensive document reviews and interviews with 
numerous witnesses.’ ’’ (Roll Call, March 8, 2010); 
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Whereas it is unclear whether the Standards Committee in-
cluded in their investigation any activities that occurred 
prior to 2008; 
Whereas it is unclear whether the Standards Committee 
interviewed any members in the course of their investiga-
tion; and 
Whereas it is unclear whether the Standards Committee, in 
the course of their investigation, initiated their own sub-
poenas or followed the Office of Congressional Ethics rec-
ommendations to issue subpoenas: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That not later than seven days after the 
adoption of this resolution, the Committee on Standards 
of Official Conduct shall report to the House of Represent-
atives, with respect to the activities addressed in its report 
of February 26, 2010, (1) how many witnesses were inter-
viewed, (2) how many, if any, subpoenas were issued in 
the course of their investigation, and (3) what documents 
were reviewed and their availability for public review. 
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H. Res. 1326 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 29, 2010. 
Whereas Japan is an important partner with the United 
States and shares interests in the areas of economy, de-
fense, global peace and prosperity, and the protection of 
the human rights of the two nations’ respective citizens 
in an increasingly integrated global society; 
Whereas the Government of Japan acceded in 1979 to the 
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights that 
states ‘‘States Parties to the present Covenant shall take 
appropriate steps to ensure equality of rights and respon-
sibilities of spouses as to marriage, during marriage and 
at its dissolution. In the case of dissolution, provision 
shall be made for the necessary protection of any children 
[Article 23]’’; 
Whereas since 1994, the Office of Children’s Issues (OCI) at 
the United States Department of State had opened over 
214 cases involving 300 United States citizen children 
abducted to or wrongfully retained in Japan, and as of 
September 17, 2010, OCI had 95 open cases involving 
136 United States citizen children abducted to or wrong-
fully retained in Japan; 
Whereas the United States Congress is not aware of any legal 
decision that has been issued and enforced by the Gov-
H. Res. 1222 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 13, 2010. 
Whereas the Nation’s school, academic, public, and special li-
braries make a difference in the lives of millions of people 
in the United States, today, more than ever; 
Whereas librarians are trained professionals, helping people 
of all ages and backgrounds find and interpret the infor-
mation they need to live, learn, and work in a challenging 
economy; 
Whereas libraries are part of the American Dream, places for 
opportunity, education, self-help, and lifelong learning; 
Whereas according to a December 2008 National Center for 
Education Statistics (NCES) report, public library use 
increased to 1,400,000,000 visits nationwide during fiscal 
year 2006, among all types of library users, continuing 
a long term trend of increased library usage; 
Whereas libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality 
of life in their communities; 
Whereas libraries help people of all ages discover a world of 
knowledge, both in person and online, as well as provide 
personal service and assistance in finding needed infor-
mation; 
Whereas libraries are a key player in the national discourse 
on intellectual freedom and equity of access;
•HRES 1222 EH 
Whereas libraries are narrowing the ‘‘digital divide’’, by pro-
viding no-fee public computer and Internet access to ac-
commodate the growing need for access to digital and on-
line information, including e-government, continuing edu-
cation, and employment opportunities; 
Whereas in 71 percent of communities, libraries have the only 
no-fee public computers; and 
Whereas libraries, librarians, library workers, and supporters 
across the United States will celebrate National Library 
Week, April 11–17, 2010: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Li-
brary Week; 
(2) encourages all residents to visit a library to take 
advantage of the wonderful library resources available, 
and to thank their librarians and library workers for 
making information accessible to all who walk through 
the library’s doors; and 
(3) supports librarians’ efforts to ensure that all 
Americans can continue to access 21st century library 
services in school, public, academic, and special libraries. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1222 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 25, 2010 
Mr. EHLERS (for himself and Mr. GRIJALVA) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week. 
Whereas the Nation’s school, academic, public, and special li-
braries make a difference in the lives of millions of people 
in the United States, today, more than ever; 
Whereas librarians are trained professionals, helping people 
of all ages and backgrounds find and interpret the infor-
mation they need to live, learn, and work in a challenging 
economy; 
Whereas libraries are part of the American Dream, places for 
opportunity, education, self-help, and lifelong learning; 
Whereas according to a December 2008 National Center for 
Education Statistics (NCES) report, public library use 
increased to 1,400,000,000 visits nationwide during fiscal 
year 2006, among all types of library users, continuing 
a long term trend of increased library usage; 
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•HRES 1222 IH 
Whereas libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality 
of life in their communities; 
Whereas libraries help people of all ages discover a world of 
knowledge, both in person and online, as well as provide 
personal service and assistance in finding needed infor-
mation; 
Whereas libraries are a key player in the national discourse 
on intellectual freedom and equity of access; 
Whereas libraries are narrowing the ‘‘digital divide’’, by pro-
viding no-fee public computer and Internet access to ac-
commodate the growing need for access to digital and on-
line information, including e-government, continuing edu-
cation, and employment opportunities; 
Whereas in 71 percent of communities, libraries have the only 
no-fee public computers; and 
Whereas libraries, librarians, library workers, and supporters 
across the United States will celebrate National Library 
Week, April 11–17, 2010: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Library Week; 
(2) encourages all residents to visit a library to 
take advantage of the wonderful library resources 
available, and to thank their librarians and library 
workers for making information accessible to all who 
walk through the library’s doors; and 
(3) supports librarians’ efforts to ensure that 
all Americans can continue to access 21st century li-
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brary services in school, public, academic, and spe-
cial libraries. 
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H. Res. 1225 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 25, 2010. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution, it shall 
be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 
4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the 
concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. 
Con. Res. 13), with the Senate amendments thereto, and to 
consider in the House, without intervention of any point of 
order except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI, a sin-
gle motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Edu-
cation and Labor or his designee that the House concur in 
the Senate amendments. The Senate amendments and the 
motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be de-
batable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Education and Labor. The previous question shall be consid-
•HRES 1225 EH 
ered as ordered on the motion to final adoption without inter-
vening motion or demand for division of the question. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1225 RH 
of any point of order except those arising under clause 
10 of rule XXI, a single motion offered by the chair of 
the Committee on Education and Labor or his designee 
that the House concur in the Senate amendments. The 
Senate amendments and the motion shall be considered 
as read. The motion shall be debatable for 10 minutes 
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Education and 
Labor. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the motion to final adoption without intervening 
motion or demand for division of the question. 
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House Calendar No. 182 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1225 
[Report No. 111–458] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amend-
ments to the bill (H.R. 4872) to provide for rec-
onciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent 
resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S. 
Con. Res. 13). 
MARCH 25, 2010 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 1226 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 28, 2010. 
Whereas American public opinion polls have identified fear of 
loss of vision as second only to fear of cancer; 
Whereas in those public opinion polls Americans have said 
that loss of vision would have significant impact on their 
lives; 
Whereas the National Eye Institute estimates that more than 
42 million Americans have common vision problems, such 
as myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsighted-
ness); 
Whereas approximately 35 million Americans experience an 
age-related eye disease, such as age-related macular de-
generation (the leading cause of vision loss in older 
Americans), glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or cataracts; 
Whereas the number of Americans to experience an age-re-
lated eye disease is expected to increase to 50 million by 
2020; 
Whereas vision impairment and eye disease is a major public 
health issue; 
Whereas 2010 begins the decade in which the 78 million baby 
boomers will begin to turn 65 and be at greater risk for 
certain forms of eye disease;
•HRES 1226 EH 
Whereas much can be done to preserve sight with early detec-
tion and treatment; 
Whereas EyeCare America, the public service program of the 
Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 
works to ensure that eye health is not neglected, by 
matching eligible patients with one of more than 7,000 
volunteer ophthalmologists across the county committed 
to preventing unnecessary blindness in their communities; 
Whereas these volunteer ophthalmologists provide seniors 
with eye examinations and care for up to 1 year at no 
out-of-pocket cost to the patient; 
Whereas individuals throughout the United States may con-
tact EyeCare America to see if they are eligible to be re-
ferred to a volunteer ophthalmologist; and 
Whereas EyeCare America has helped over 1 million people 
since its inception in 1985 and is one of the largest pub-
lic service programs of its kind in American medicine 
today: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends 
EyeCare America for its work over the last 25 years. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1408 
Congratulating the Republic of Serbia’s application for European Union mem-
bership and recognizing Serbia’s active efforts to integrate into Europe 
and the global community. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 27, 2010 
Ms. BEAN
(for herself, Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. BURTON
of Indiana, Mr. 
DELAHUNT, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. MCMAHON, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, 
Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. SCHOCK, and Mr. POM-
EROY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Republic of Serbia’s application for Euro-
pean Union membership and recognizing Serbia’s active 
efforts to integrate into Europe and the global commu-
nity. 
Whereas the United States has been a strong supporter of 
the European Union (EU); 
Whereas the year 2010 marks a full decade of efforts of the 
Government of Serbia to reintegrate into Europe and the 
global community; 
Whereas, on November 30, 2009, the EU decided that the 
citizens of ‘‘Serbia will be able to travel without visa to 
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it 
may 
be 
appropriate 
in 
the 
cir-
cumstances).
(B) An exemption under which (notwith-
standing any other provision of law) the anti-
trust laws shall not apply to conduct within the
scope of the joint venture for a 5-year period.
(2) DEADLINE FOR RESPONSE.—The Secretary,
with the concurrence of the Attorney General, shall
approve or disapprove the application of a health
care joint venture for an exemption under this sub-
section—
(A) in the case of an exemption described
in paragraph (1)(A), not later than 30 days
after the Secretary and the Attorney General
receive the joint venture’s application; and
(B) in the case of an exemption described
in paragraph (1)(B), not later than 90 days
after the Secretary and the Attorney General
receive the joint venture’s application.
(3) PROVIDING REASONS FOR DISAPPROVAL.—
If the Secretary disapproves the application of a
health care joint venture for an exemption under
this subsection, the Secretary shall provide the joint
venture with a statement explaining the reasons for
the Secretary’s disapproval.
(b) REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL.—For purposes
of subsection (a), the Secretary and the Attorney General
shall approve the application of a health care joint venture
for an exemption under subsection (a) if—
(1) in the case of a joint venture seeking an ex-
emption described in subsection (a)(1)(B), the Sec-
retary (in concurrence with the Attorney General)
finds that the joint venture meets the criteria de-
scribed in subsection (c); and
(2) an entity participating in the joint venture
submits to the Secretary, the Attorney General, and
the Advisory Committee an application not later
than 30 days after the entity has entered into a
written agreement to participate in the joint venture
(or not later than 30 days after the date of the en-
actment of this Act in the case of an agreement in
effect as of such date) that contains the following in-
formation and assurances:
(A) The identities of the parties to the
joint venture.
(B) The nature, objectives, and planned
activities of the joint venture.
(C) Assurances that the entities participat-
ing in the joint venture shall notify the Sec-
retary and the Attorney General of any changes
HR 2659 EAS
‘‘(4) 
REVISION.—For 
purposes 
of 
section
2116(b), the addition of vaccine to the table contained
in subsection (a) by operation of this subsection shall
constitute a revision of the table.’’.
(B) ATTORNEYS FEES.—Section 2115(e) (42
U.S.C. 300aa-15(e)) is amended by adding at the
end thereof the following new paragraph:
‘‘(4) The special master may award reasonable
attorneys fees whether or not an election has been
made under section 2121(a) to file a civil action con-
cerning such petition.’’.
(C) CONSENT
FOR
ANNUITY.—Subpara-
graphs (A) and (B) of section 2115(f)(4) are
amended by striking ‘‘, with the consent of the
petitioner,’’ each place that such appears.
(C) TIME PERIODS FOR FEES AND COSTS.—
(i) IN GENERAL.—Section 2115(e) (42
U.S.C. 300aa–15(e)) (as amended by para-
graph (3)) is further amended by adding at
the end thereof the following new para-
graph:
‘‘(5) With respect to a petitioners’ application
for attorneys’ fees and costs—
‘‘(A) if the respondent enters no objection to
such application within 21 days of the date on
in the information described in subparagraphs
(A) and (B) during the period for which the ex-
emption is in effect.
(D) In the case of a joint venture seeking
an 
exemption 
described 
in 
subsection
(a)(1)(B)—
(i) assurances that the entities partici-
pating in the joint venture shall submit an-
nual reports to the Secretary and the At-
torney General during the period for which
the exemption is in effect on the activities
of the joint venture; and
(ii) any other information and assur-
ances required by the Secretary and the
Attorney General to ensure that the joint
venture meets the criteria described in sub-
section (c).
(c) CRITERIA DESCRIBED.—A health care joint ven-
ture meets the criteria referred to in this subsection if the
Secretary (with the concurrence of the Attorney General)
finds that the approval of the joint venture will promote
each of the following goals:
(1) The enhancement of the quality of health
care services provided to individuals residing in the
geographic area served by the entities participating
in the joint venture.
(2) The preservation of meaningful competition
among providers of health care services in such area.
(3) The reduction of the costs of providing
health care services in such area, or an increase in
the efficiency of the provision of such services.
(4) The improvement of the utilization of health
care services in such area.
(5) The elimination of costly and unnecessary
duplication in the delivery of health care services in
such area.
(d) REVOCATION OF EXEMPTION.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in concur-
rence with the Attorney General, may revoke an ex-
emption provided to a health care joint venture
under this section if, at any time during which the
exemption is in effect, the Secretary finds that the
joint venture no longer meets any of the applicable
requirements for approval under subsection (b), ex-
cept that the Secretary may not revoke such an ex-
emption if the failure of the health care joint ven-
ture to meet such requirements is merely technical
in nature.
•HRES 1228 EH 
Meritorious Unit Commendation, a Republic of Vietnam 
Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Vietnam Serv-
ice Medal; 
Whereas the valor of the veterans of HAL–3 earned 5 Navy 
Crosses, 31 Silver Stars, 2 Legion of Merit Medals, 5 
Navy and Marine Corps Medals, 219 Distinguished Fly-
ing Crosses, 156 Purple Hearts, 101 Bronze Stars, 142 
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Crosses, over 16,000 Air 
Medals, 439 Navy Commendation Medals, and 228 Navy 
Achievement Medals, making it possibly the most deco-
rated Navy squadron during the Vietnam War; 
Whereas the maintenance and administrative personnel of 
HAL–3 contributed greatly to the successes of the nine 
HAL–3 detachments operating throughout the Mekong 
Delta by providing the detachments with superb mainte-
nance support and logistics; 
Whereas HAL–3 flew over 130,000 hours of combat and 
logistical support; 
Whereas HAL–3 inflicted several thousand casualties on 
enemy forces; 
Whereas HAL–3 performed 1,530 medical evacuations; 
Whereas HAL–3 delivered over 37,000 passengers and over 
1,000,000 pounds of cargo; and 
Whereas HAL–3 was disestablished in March 1972 at Binh 
Thuy, South Vietnam, as part of the Vietnamization pro-
gram leaving behind it a combat and humanitarian 
record recognized as bringing great credit upon the 
United States Navy and its role in the Vietnam War: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 1228 EH 
(1) honors the service, courage, and sacrifice of the 
veterans of HAL–3; 
(2) honors the families of HAL–3 veterans for their 
support; 
(3) expresses its condolences to the families and 
comrades of those killed in action; and 
(4) recognizes HAL–3 as a unique squadron in the 
history of naval aviation. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1229 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President 
should overturn the policy that prohibits sending a presidential letter 
of condolence to the family of a member of the Armed Forces who 
has died by suicide. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 25, 2010 
Mr. BURTON of Indiana (for himself, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. 
BERKLEY, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. 
INGLIS, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. KIL-
ROY, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. TONKO, Mr. WOLF, Mr. PENCE, Ms. MOORE 
of Wisconsin, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. WAXMAN, 
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. OLVER, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. 
SHEA-PORTER, Mr. RUSH, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. GRIFFITH, 
Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl-
vania, Ms. BORDALLO, Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. LUJA´N, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. 
HINOJOSA, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, Mr. PIERLUISI, Ms. ROY-
BAL-ALLARD, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. GUTIERREZ) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the President should overturn the policy that prohibits 
sending a presidential letter of condolence to the family 
of a member of the Armed Forces who has died by 
suicide. 
Whereas suicide is a growing problem in the Armed Forces 
that cannot be ignored; 
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