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•HRES 280 RH 
gram for the acquisition and protection of nationally sig-
nificant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolu-
tionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes, 
with the Senate amendments thereto, and to consider in 
the House, without intervention of any point of order ex-
cept those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI, a single 
motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Natural 
Resources or his designee that the House concur in the 
Senate amendments. The Senate amendments and the mo-
tion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be de-
batable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Natural Resources. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the motion to final adoption without 
intervening motion or demand for division of the question. 
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House Calendar No. 30 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 280 
[Report No. 111–51] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amend-
ments to the bill (H.R. 146) to establish a battle-
field acquisition grant program for the acquisi-
tion and protection of nationally significant bat-
tlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary 
War and the War of 1812, and for other pur-
poses. 
MARCH 24, 2009 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 281 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 25, 2009. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 1404) to authorize a supplemental funding 
source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression 
activities on Department of the Interior and National Forest 
System lands, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the 
Secretary of Agriculture to develop a cohesive wildland fire 
management strategy, and for other purposes. The first read-
ing of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order 
against consideration of the bill are waived except those aris-
ing 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 controlled by the chair and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Natural Resources. After gen-
eral debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under 
the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All
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points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. Not-
withstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the 
bill shall be in order except those printed in the report of the 
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such 
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 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 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 intervening mo-
tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 31 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 281 
[Report No. 111–52] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1404) to authorize a supple-
mental funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppres-
sion activities on Department of the Interior and National Forest System 
lands, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of 
Agriculture to develop a cohesive wildland fire management strategy, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 24, 2009 
Mr. POLIS of Colorado, 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. 1404) to author-
ize a supplemental funding source for catastrophic emer-
gency wildland fire suppression activities on Department 
of the Interior and National Forest System lands, to 
require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary 
of Agriculture to develop a cohesive wildland fire man-
agement strategy, and for other purposes. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this 
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of 
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House Calendar No. 3
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 23
[Report No. 103–3]
RESOLUTION
To establish the Select Committee on Children,
Youth, and Families.
JANUARY 25, 1993
Referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be
printed
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rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee 
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 1404) to authorize a supplemental 
funding source for catastrophic emergency wildland fire 
suppression activities on Department of the Interior and 
National Forest System lands, to require the Secretary of 
the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to develop 
a cohesive wildland fire management strategy, 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 chair and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Natural Resources. After general debate the 
bill shall be considered for amendment under the five- 
minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. All points 
of order against provisions in the bill are waived. Notwith-
standing clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the 
bill shall be in order except those printed in the report 
of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. 
Each such 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 
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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 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 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 intervening 
motion except one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions. 
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House Calendar No. 31 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 281 
[Report No. 111–52] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1404) 
to authorize a supplemental funding source for 
catastrophic emergency wildland fire suppression 
activities on Department of the Interior and Na-
tional Forest System lands, to require the Sec-
retary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agri-
culture to develop a cohesive wildland fire man-
agement strategy, and for other purposes. 
MARCH 24, 2009 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 282 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 31, 2009. 
Whereas the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel signed in 
Washington, DC, on March 26, 1979, set an unprece-
dented example of reconciliation following decades 
marked by nearly unremitting tension and confrontation, 
including the 1948 War of Israeli Independence, the 
1956 Suez War, the 1967 Six-Day War, the 1968-70 
War of Attrition along the Suez Canal, and the 1973 
Yom Kippur War; 
Whereas United States diplomatic efforts and initiatives in 
the aftermath of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War helped build 
the foundations of a lasting peace between Egypt and 
Israel; 
Whereas pursuant to an invitation by Israeli Prime Minister 
Menachem Begin, President Anwar al-Sadat became the 
first Arab leader to visit Israel on November 20, 1977, 
when he delivered a historic address before Israel’s Par-
liament, the Knesset, calling for Egypt and Israel to 
‘‘. . . stand together with the . . . boldness of heroes 
who dedicate themselves to a sublime aim . . . to erect 
a huge edifice of peace . . . an edifice that . . . serves 
as a beacon for generations to come’’; 
Whereas Prime Minister Menachem Begin and President 
Sadat demonstrated remarkable character and courage in
•HRES 282 EH 
their willingness to move beyond decades of hostility, bit-
terness, and mistrust to launch an unprecedented rap-
prochement without any guarantee as to the potential 
outcome of their mutual determination to engage in 
United States-mediated peace talks; 
Whereas successive administrations worked diligently to fa-
cilitate intensive discussions in the hope of achieving a 
historic diplomatic breakthrough on Middle East peace, 
and President Jimmy Carter invited the two leaders to 
Camp David for intensive discussions from September 5– 
17, 1978; 
Whereas, on September 17, 1978, the United States wit-
nessed the signing of two framework agreements between 
the Governments of Egypt and Israel, ‘‘A Framework for 
Peace in the Middle East’’ and ‘‘A Framework for the 
Conclusion of a Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel’’; 
Whereas, on March 26, 1979, President Sadat and Prime 
Minister Begin signed the first treaty between an Arab 
nation and Israel; 
Whereas the primary features of the peace treaty included 
the mutual recognition of Egypt and Israel, the end of 
the state of war between the two nations dating back to 
the 1948 War of Israeli Independence, the complete with-
drawal by Israel of its armed forces and civilians from 
the Sinai Peninsula, freedom of passage for Israeli ships 
through the Suez Canal, and recognition of the Strait of 
Tiran and the Gulf of Aqaba as international waterways; 
Whereas United States leadership played a decisive role in 
enabling Egypt and Israel to set aside longstanding ani-
mosities;
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Whereas the United States Government welcomes and appre-
ciates efforts by the Government of Lithuania to main-
tain international peace and stability in Europe and 
around the world by contributing to international civilian 
and military operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, 
Kosovo, and Georgia; and 
Whereas Lithuania is a strong and loyal ally of the United 
States, and the people of Lithuania share common values 
with the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the people of the Republic of 
Lithuania on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary 
of Lithuania; 
(2) commends the Government of Lithuania for 
its success in implementing political and economic 
reforms, for establishing political, religious and eco-
nomic freedoms, and for its commitment to human 
rights; and 
(3) recognizes the close and enduring relation-
ship between the United States Government and the 
Government of Lithuania. 
Æ 
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Whereas the conclusion of the treaty between Egypt and 
Israel set a courageous example of statesmanship; 
Whereas as a direct result of the peace treaty, the Arab 
League suspended Egypt from its membership from 1979 
until 1989; 
Whereas, in 1981, President Sadat was assassinated in Cairo 
by Egyptian soldiers who belonged to the al-Gama‘ah al- 
Islamiyah (Islamic Group) and Egyptian Islamic Jihad; 
Whereas, on October 26, 1994, Israeli Prime Minister 
Yitzhak Rabin and King Hussein of Jordan followed in 
the path set by President Sadat and Prime Minister 
Begin, signing the Israel-Jordan Treaty of Peace; 
Whereas, despite the existence of tensions and grievances, the 
peace treaty between Egypt and Israel continues to chal-
lenge presuppositions about the intractability of conflict 
in the Middle East and provides an enduring framework 
for facilitating dialogue; and 
Whereas Egypt and Israel continue to collaborate in ongoing 
efforts to address regional difficulties despite the security 
challenges facing both nations: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 30th anniversary of the peace 
treaty between Egypt and Israel, celebrates the treaty’s 
strength and endurance, and commends the extraor-
dinary diplomatic achievement that the treaty exempli-
fies; 
(2) recalls the historic sacrifices sustained by Egypt 
and Israel in the cause of peace and commends the
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steadfast determination of both nations to sustain their 
mutual commitment to peace; 
(3) calls for the strengthening of economic, diplo-
matic, and cultural relations between Egypt and Israel; 
(4) urges the Governments of Egypt and Israel to 
strengthen the spirit of cooperation that emerged in 
1979 as the Middle East faces new challenges; 
(5) seeks to encourage continued United States ef-
forts to foster constructive initiatives to resolve existing 
conflicts and mitigate current and emerging threats to a 
just and lasting Middle East peace; and 
(6) calls for recognition of the peace treaty between 
Egypt and Israel as a model mechanism upon which 
partner nations may build to overcome longstanding bar-
riers to peace and effective cooperation. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 264
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction
for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals for an indefinite
period, and to increase the amount of such deduction.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mr. MCCANDLESS 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 restore
the deduction for health insurance costs of self-employed
individuals for an indefinite period, and to increase the
amount of such deduction.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF SELF-EM-
PLOYED INDIVIDUALS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section 162(l)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to special
rules for health insurance costs of self-employed individ-
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Whereas the members of the Armed Forces deserve the ut-
most respect and admiration of their fellow Americans 
for putting their lives in danger for the sake of the free-
doms enjoyed by all Americans; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces are defending free-
dom and democracy around the globe and are playing a 
vital role in protecting the safety and security of all 
Americans; 
Whereas the Nation officially celebrates and honors the ac-
complishments and sacrifices of veterans, patriots, and 
leaders who fought for freedom, but does not yet officially 
pay tribute to those who currently serve in the Armed 
Forces; 
Whereas all Americans should participate in a moment of si-
lence to support our troops; and 
Whereas March 26, 2009, is designated as ‘‘National Support 
Our Troops Day’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that all Americans should participate in a mo-
ment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice 
of members of the United States Armed Forces both at 
home and abroad. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 285 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 24, 2009. 
Whereas the name ‘‘Lithuania’’ first appeared in European 
records in the year 1009, when it was mentioned in the 
German manuscript ‘‘Annals of Quedlinburg’’; 
Whereas Duke Mindaugas united various Baltic tribes and 
established the state of Lithuania during the period be-
tween 1236 and 1263; 
Whereas, by the end of the 14th century, Lithuania was the 
largest country in Europe, encompassing territory from 
the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea; 
Whereas Vilnius University was founded in 1579 and re-
mained the easternmost university in Europe for 200 
years; 
Whereas the February 16, 1918, Act of Independence of 
Lithuania led to the establishment of Lithuania as a sov-
ereign and democratic state; 
Whereas, under the cover of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, on 
June 17, 1940, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania were forc-
ibly incorporated into the Soviet Union in violation of 
pre-existing peace treaties; 
Whereas, during 50 years of Soviet occupation of the Baltic 
states, Congress strongly, consistently, and on a bipar-
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tisan basis refused to legally recognize the incorporation 
of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania by the Soviet Union; 
Whereas, on March 11, 1990, the Republic of Lithuania was 
restored and Lithuania became the first Soviet republic 
to declare independence; 
Whereas, on September 2, 1991, the United States Govern-
ment formally recognized Lithuania as an independent 
and sovereign nation; 
Whereas Lithuania has successfully developed into a free and 
democratic country, with a free market economy and re-
spect for the rule of law; 
Whereas Lithuania is a full and responsible member of the 
United Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-
operation in Europe, the European Union, and the North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization; 
Whereas, in 2007, the United States Government and the 
Government of Lithuania celebrated 85 years of contin-
uous diplomatic relations; 
Whereas the United States Government welcomes and appre-
ciates efforts by the Government of Lithuania to main-
tain international peace and stability in Europe and 
around the world by contributing to international civilian 
and military operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, 
Kosovo, and Georgia; and 
Whereas Lithuania is a strong and loyal ally of the United 
States, and the people of Lithuania share common values 
with the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) congratulates the people of the Republic of 
Lithuania on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of 
Lithuania; 
(2) commends the Government of Lithuania for its 
success in implementing political and economic reforms, 
for establishing political, religious and economic free-
doms, and for its commitment to human rights; and 
(3) recognizes the close and enduring relationship 
between the United States Government and the Govern-
ment of Lithuania. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 285 
Congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th 
anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 24, 2009 
Mr. SHIMKUS (for himself and Mr. KUCINICH) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on 
the 1000th anniversary of Lithuania and celebrating the 
rich history of Lithuania. 
Whereas the name ‘‘Lithuania’’ first appeared in European 
records in the year 1009, when it was mentioned in the 
German manuscript ‘‘Annals of Quedlinburg’’; 
Whereas Duke Mindaugas united various Baltic tribes and 
established the state of Lithuania during the period be-
tween 1236 and 1263; 
Whereas, by the end of the 14th century, Lithuania was the 
largest country in Europe, encompassing territory from 
the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea; 
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Whereas Vilnius University was founded in 1579 and re-
mained the easternmost university in Europe for 200 
years; 
Whereas the February 16, 1918, Act of Independence of 
Lithuania led to the establishment of Lithuania as a sov-
ereign and democratic state; 
Whereas, under the cover of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, on 
June 17, 1940, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania were forc-
ibly incorporated into the Soviet Union in violation of 
pre-existing peace treaties; 
Whereas, during 50 years of Soviet occupation of the Baltic 
states, Congress strongly, consistently, and on a bipar-
tisan basis refused to legally recognize the incorporation 
of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania by the Soviet Union; 
Whereas, on March 11, 1990, the Republic of Lithuania was 
restored and Lithuania became the first Soviet republic 
to declare independence; 
Whereas, on September 2, 1991, the United States Govern-
ment formally recognized Lithuania as an independent 
and sovereign nation; 
Whereas Lithuania has successfully developed into a free and 
democratic country, with a free market economy and re-
spect for the rule of law; 
Whereas Lithuania is a full and responsible member of the 
United Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-
operation in Europe, the European Union, and the North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization; 
Whereas, in 2007, the United States Government and the 
Government of Lithuania celebrated 85 years of contin-
uous diplomatic relations; 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 135 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 28 
[Report No. 111–347] 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation 
Security Administration should, in accordance with the congressional 
mandate provided for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/ 
11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack 
and other security threats to our Nation’s rail and mass transit lines. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 2009 
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security 
DECEMBER 1, 2009 
Reported with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to 
be printed 
[Strike out the preamble and insert the part printed in italic] 
[Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the Transportation Security Administration should, in 
accordance with the congressional mandate provided for 
in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Com-
mission Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist 
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