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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1320 
To strengthen United States nonproliferation activities and to amend the 
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation 
and nonproliferation, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 1, 2011 
Mr. BERMAN (for himself and Mr. SHERMAN) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition 
to the Committee on Rules, 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 strengthen United States nonproliferation activities and 
to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to strengthen 
nuclear energy cooperation and nonproliferation, 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. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Nuclear Nonproliferation and Cooperation Act of 2011’’. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this Act is as follows: 
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in the possession of the joint committee after a determina-
tion by the joint committee that the public interest would
be served by such disclosure.
(2)(A) In any case in which the joint committee votes
to disclose publicly any information which has been classi-
fied under established security procedures, which has been
submitted to it by the executive branch, and which the
executive branch requests be kept secret, the joint commit-
tee shall notify the President of such vote.
(B) The joint committee may disclose publicly such
information after the expiration of a five-day period fol-
lowing the day on which notice of such vote is transmitted
to the President, unless prior to the expiration of such
five-day period, the President, personally in writing, noti-
fies the joint committee that he objects to the disclosure
of such information, provides his reasons therefor, and
certifies that the threat to the national interest of the
United States posed by such disclosure is of such gravity
that it outweighs any public interest in the disclosure.
(3)(A) If the President notifies the joint committee
of his objections to the disclosure of such information as
provided in paragraph (2)(B), the joint committee may,
by majority vote, refer the question of the disclosure of
such information with a recommendation thereon to the
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House of Representatives and the Senate for consider-
ation.
(B) The joint committee shall not publicly disclose
such information unless a two-thirds majority of each
House has, by recorded vote in open session but without
divulging the information with respect to which the vote
is being taken, agreed to the recommendation of the joint
committee to disclose such information.
(C) If within four calendar days on which the House
of Representatives is in session, after such recommenda-
tion is reported to the House, no motion has been made
by the chairman or vice chairman of the joint committee
to consider, in closed session, the matter reported under
subparagraph (A), then such a motion will be deemed priv-
ileged and may be made by any Member. The motion
under this subparagraph shall not be subject to debate or
amendment. When made, it shall be decided without inter-
vening motion, except one motion to adjourn.
(D) If the House adopts a motion to resolve into
closed session, the Speaker shall then be authorized to de-
clare a recess subject to the call of the Chair. At the expi-
ration of such recess, the pending question, in closed ses-
sion, shall be, ‘‘Shall the House approve the recommenda-
tions of the joint committee?’’
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 142
Designating the month of August as ‘‘National Lighthouse Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 9, 1993
Mr. SAXTON (for himself, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. LAZIO, and Mr. HYDE) intro-
duced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the month of August as ‘‘National Lighthouse
Month’’.
Whereas lighthouses serve as symbols of the nautical heritage
of this Nation;
Whereas President Washington signed the Lighthouse Act in
1789 which established a Federal role in the support,
maintenance, and repair of all lighthouses, beacon buoys,
and public piers necessary for safe navigation, commis-
sioned the first Federal lighthouse, and represents the
first public works Act in the young country;
Whereas the lighthouse played an integral role in the rich
maritime history of the United States as that history
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spread from the Atlantic coast, through the Great Lakes
and the Gulf coast, to the Pacific States;
Whereas these impressive structures, standing at lands end
through more than 2 centuries have symbolized safety,
security, heroism, duty, and faithfulness;
Whereas architects, designers, engineers, builders, and keep-
ers devoted, and in some cases, jeopardized, their lives
for the safety of others;
Whereas the United States Coast Guard has completed the
automation of all Coast Guard lights, concluding a rich,
colorful, and significant chapter in American history;
Whereas this heritage is further threatened by neglect, van-
dalism, and deterioration by the elements; and
Whereas the many completed, ongoing, or planned private
and public efforts to preserve lighthouses demonstrate
the public support for these historic structures: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the month of August is designated as ‘‘National
Lighthouse Month’’; that to the extent feasible, lighthouse
grounds should be open to the general public; and the
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to ob-
serve such a day with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties.
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in seven years after the date of its submission for ratifica-
tion:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘When vacancies happen in the representation of any
State in the Senate, the executive authority thereof shall
issue writs of election to fill such vacancies. Any writ
under this article shall be issued not later than 90 days
after the date on which the vacancy involved occurs.’’.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 144
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide
for issuance of writs of election in cases of vacancies in the Senate.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 10, 1993
Mr. FRANKS of Connecticut introduced the following joint resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to provide for issuance of writs of election in
cases of vacancies in the Senate.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the follow-
ing article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitu-
tion of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents
and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by
the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States with-
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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1322 
To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 
to provide protection for company-provided retiree health benefits. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 1, 2011 
Mr. TIERNEY (for himself, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. JONES, 
and Mr. ANDREWS) introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
A BILL 
To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Secu-
rity Act of 1974 to provide protection for company- 
provided retiree health benefits. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Earned Retiree 
Healthcare Benefits Protection Act of 2011’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. 
(a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds the following: 
(1) Retired participants of group health plans 
regulated by the Employee Retirement Income Secu-
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rity Act of 1974 (ERISA) have been severely 
harmed by the virtually unchecked practices of spon-
sors of such plans involving the post-retirement can-
cellation or reduction of earned health benefits con-
trary to assurances retirees received prior to retire-
ment that such benefits would be with them for life. 
(2) Such widespread post-retirement reductions 
in retiree health benefits has led to a crisis in retiree 
health care in which retirees— 
(A) have been unable to substitute indi-
vidual coverage for the group coverage they 
lost, or, in order to obtain individual coverage, 
have jeopardized their economic security in re-
tirement; 
(B) because of preexisting medical condi-
tions cannot obtain substitute coverage that 
they can afford without depleting their life sav-
ings or have been unable to obtain adequate 
medical care or medical care they had relied on 
to deal with serious illness; 
(C) have sustained catastrophic illnesses or 
injuries or otherwise experienced a marked de-
terioration in their medical conditions or health 
as a result of post-retirement changes to their 
medical benefits; 
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218(c)(8)(B) with respect to service performed
thereafter’’.
(2) 
AMENDMENT
TO
FICA.—Section
3121(u)(2)(B)(ii)(V) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘$100’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘$1,000 with respect to service performed dur-
ing 1994, and the exempt remuneration amount de-
termined under section 218(c)(8)(B) of the Social
Security Act with respect to service performed there-
after’’.
(c) AUTHORITY FOR STATES TO MODIFY COVERAGE
AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO ELECTION OFFICIALS
AND ELECTION WORKERS.—Section 218(c)(8) of the So-
cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 418(c)(8)) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘on or after January 1, 1968,’’
and inserting ‘‘at any time’’;
(2) by striking ‘‘$100’’ and inserting ‘‘$1,000
with respect to service performed during 1994, and
the exempt remuneration amount determined under
subparagraph (B) with respect to service performed
thereafter’’; and
(3) by striking the last sentence and inserting
the following new sentence: ‘‘Any modification of an
agreement pursuant to this paragraph shall be effec-
tive with respect to services performed in and after
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 146
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting
the number of consecutive years a person may serve in or be employed
by the Government of the United States or be employed to affect the
policies and programs of the Government of the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 10, 1993
Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota introduced the following joint resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States limiting the number of consecutive years a person
may serve in or be employed by the Government of
the United States or be employed to affect the policies
and programs of the Government of the United States.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
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intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within 7 years after the date of its submission for
ratification:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. No person may serve as a Representa-
tive or Senator for more than twelve years unless there
is an abeyance of the service of no less than four consecu-
tive years.
‘‘SECTION 2. No person employed by the executive
branch of the Government may be stationed within the
District of Columbia metropolitan area for more than
twelve years unless there is an abeyance of the employ-
ment of no less than four consecutive years.
‘‘SECTION 3. No person may be employed by the Con-
gress for more than twelve years unless there is an abey-
ance of the employment of no less than four consecutive
years.
‘‘SECTION 4. No person may be employed for the pur-
pose of affecting the consideration or passage of legislation
by the Congress or the implementation of legislation by
the executive branch of the Government for more than
twelve years unless there is an abeyance of the employ-
ment of no less than four consecutive years.
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‘‘SECTION 5. No person may serve any term or por-
tion thereof as a Representative or Senator, nor shall said
person be employed by the Congress or employed for the
purpose of affecting the consideration or passage of legis-
lation by the Congress or the implementation of legislation
by the executive branch of the Government for more than
twelve years cumulatively unless there is an abeyance of
the service or employment of no less than four consecutive
years.
‘‘SECTION 6. For the purposes of this article, service
or employment which commenced before ratification of
this article may not be included in determining the num-
ber of years served or employed.’’.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 147
To designate the month of April 1993 as ‘‘Civil War History Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 10, 1993
Mr. SHAW introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the month of April 1993 as ‘‘Civil War History
Month’’.
Whereas the period of American history known as the ‘‘Civil
War’’ is universally recognized as one of the most signifi-
cant landmark eras in our Nation’s heritage;
Whereas the continuous growth of the public’s awareness of
and interest in the Civil War period remains an integral
part of America’s cultural heritage;
Whereas the study, preservation, and interpretation of lit-
erature and sites associated with this period are
imbedded in the educational and cultural heritage of our
country;
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Whereas the beginning of the Civil War occurred in April of
1861 with the firing on Fort Sumter in Charleston,
South Carolina, and the effective ending of the Civil War
occurred in April of 1865 with the surrender of the Army
of Northern Virginia at Appomattox, Virginia, making
April the most important month of the year in Civil War
history; and
Whereas the heritage of the Civil War deserves the attention
and respect of all individuals in the United States: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That April of 1993 is designated as ‘‘Civil War History
Month’’, and the President is authorized and requested
to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the
United States to observe the month with appropriate cere-
monies and activities.
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I 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1327 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing 
and infrastructure grants. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 1, 2011 
Mr. GERLACH (for himself, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. YODER, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. 
DICKS, and Mr. BERG) 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 
for collegiate housing and infrastructure grants. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Collegiate Housing and 
Infrastructure Act of 2011’’. 
SEC. 2. CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS PERMITTED TO 
MAKE COLLEGIATE HOUSING AND INFRA-
STRUCTURE GRANTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 501 of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 (relating to exemption from tax on cor-
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tials (which may be certificates), for purposes of en-
abling programs that lead to such a credential to re-
ceive priority under a covered provision. 
(2) REGISTRY.—The Secretary shall— 
(A) list the credential in the registry if the 
credential is required by Federal or State law 
for an occupation (such as a credential required 
by a State law regarding qualifications for a 
health care occupation); 
(B) list the credential in the registry if the 
credential is a credential from the Manufac-
turing Institute-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills 
Certification System; and 
(C) list the credential, and list an updated 
credential, in the registry if the credential in-
volved is an industry-recognized, nationally 
portable credential that is consistent with the 
Secretary’s established industry competency 
models and is consistently updated through 
third party validation to reflect changing indus-
try competencies. 
(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this Act 
shall be construed to require an entity with responsibility 
for selecting or approving an education, training, or work-
force investment activities program with regard to a cov-
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ered provision, to select a program with a credential listed 
in the registry described in subsection (b). 
SEC. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, take 
effect 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 149
Designating July 4, 1993, through July 10, 1993, as ‘‘Buy American Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 11, 1993
Mr. GOODLING (for himself and Mr. TRAFICANT) introduced the following
joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and
Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating July 4, 1993, through July 10, 1993, as ‘‘Buy
American Week’’.
Whereas July 4, 1776, marks the birth of the United States
as an independent country, and July 4, 1993, should
mark the beginning of a week celebrating the rebirth of
American-made products and services;
Whereas the American entrepreneurial spirit, free enterprise,
open competition, and ingenuity have made the United
States a global leader in the advancement of technology;
Whereas American workers produce some of the highest qual-
ity products and provide some of the highest quality serv-
ices in the world, and these American-made products are
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in such high demand that other countries go to extraor-
dinary lengths to emulate them;
Whereas American businesses should rediscover the value of
American-made products by investment in American busi-
nesses, services, and opportunities, in order to bring
about new growth in jobs for American workers; and
Whereas American consumers should help to celebrate the
quality of products and services provided by American
businesses by purchasing genuine ‘‘Made in the USA’’
products during the week beginning July 4, 1993: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That July 4, 1993, through July 10, 1993, is designated
as ‘‘Buy American Week’’. The President is authorized
and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the
people of the United States to observe the day with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 14
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating
to voluntary prayer in public schools.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 1, 1991
Mr. COMBEST introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States relating to voluntary prayer in public schools.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘Nothing in this Constitution shall prohibit the inclu-
sion of voluntary prayer in any public school program or
activity. Neither the United States nor any State shall
prescribe the content of any such prayer.’’.
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porations, certain trusts, etc.) is amended by redesig-
nating subsection (s) as subsection (t) and by inserting 
after subsection (r) the following new subsection: 
‘‘(s) TREATMENT OF ORGANIZATIONS MAKING COL-
LEGIATE HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT 
GRANTS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of subsection 
(c)(3) and sections 170(c)(2)(B), 2055(a)(2), and 
2522(a)(2), an organization shall not fail to be 
treated as organized and operated exclusively for 
charitable or educational purposes solely because 
such organization makes collegiate housing and in-
frastructure grants to an organization described in 
subsection (c)(7) which applies the grant to its colle-
giate housing property. 
‘‘(2) 
HOUSING
AND
INFRASTRUCTURE 
GRANTS.—For purposes of paragraph (1), collegiate 
housing and infrastructure grants are grants to pro-
vide, improve, operate, or maintain collegiate hous-
ing property that may involve more than incidental 
social, recreational, or private purposes, so long as 
such grants are for purposes that would be permis-
sible for a dormitory or other residential facility of 
the college or university with which the collegiate 
housing property is associated. A grant shall not be 
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treated as a collegiate housing and infrastructure 
grant for purposes of paragraph (1) to the extent 
that such grant is used to provide physical fitness 
facilities. 
‘‘(3) COLLEGIATE
HOUSING
PROPERTY.—For 
purposes of this subsection, collegiate housing prop-
erty is property in which, at the time of a grant or 
following the acquisition, lease, construction, or 
modification of such property using such grant, sub-
stantially all of the residents are full-time students 
at the college or university in the community where 
such property is located. 
‘‘(4) GRANTS
TO
CERTAIN
ORGANIZATIONS 
HOLDING TITLE TO PROPERTY, ETC.—For purposes 
of this subsection, a collegiate housing and infra-
structure grant to an organization described in sub-
section (c)(2) or (c)(7) holding title to property ex-
clusively for the benefit of an organization described 
in subsection (c)(7) shall be considered a grant to 
the organization described in subsection (c)(7) for 
whose benefit such property is held.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply to grants made in taxable years 
ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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