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‘‘(c) SIMPLIFIED APPLICATION FORMS FOR LOAN 
GUARANTEES.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall provide 
to lenders a short, simplified application form for 
guarantees under this title of— 
‘‘(A) farmer program loans the principal 
amount of which is $125,000 or less; and 
‘‘(B) business and industry guaranteed 
loans under section 3601(a)(2)(A) the principal 
amount of which is— 
‘‘(i) $400,000 or less; or 
‘‘(ii) if the Secretary determines that 
there is not a significant increased risk of 
a default on the loan, $600,000 or less. 
‘‘(2) WATER
AND
WASTE
DISPOSAL
GRANTS 
AND LOANS.—The Secretary shall develop an appli-
cation process that accelerates, to the maximum ex-
tent practicable, the processing of applications for 
water and waste disposal grants or direct or guaran-
teed loans under section 3501(a)(1) the grant award 
amount or principal loan amount, respectively, of 
which is $300,000 or less. 
‘‘(3) ADMINISTRATION.—In developing an ap-
plication under this subsection, the Secretary shall— 
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‘‘(A) consult with commercial and coopera-
tive lenders; and 
‘‘(B) ensure that— 
‘‘(i) the form can be completed manu-
ally or electronically, at the option of the 
lender; 
‘‘(ii) the form minimizes the docu-
mentation required to accompany the form; 
‘‘(iii) the cost of completing and proc-
essing the form is minimal; and 
‘‘(iv) the form can be completed and 
processed in an expeditious manner. 
‘‘(d) USE OF ATTORNEYS FOR PROSECUTION OR DE-
FENSE OF CLAIMS.—The Secretary may use for the pros-
ecution or defense of any claim or obligation described in 
subsection (a)(5) the Attorney General, the General Coun-
sel of the Department, or a private attorney who has en-
tered into a contract with the Secretary. 
‘‘(e) PRIVATE COLLECTION AGENCY.—The Secretary 
may use a private collection agency to collect a claim or 
obligation described in subsection (a)(5). 
‘‘(f) SECURITY SERVICING.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may— 
‘‘(A) make advances, without regard to any 
loan or total indebtedness limitation, to pre-
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I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2516 
To establish dual language education programs in low-income communities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2013 
Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself, Ms. CHU, and Mr. PIERLUISI) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the 
Workforce 
A BILL 
To establish dual language education programs in low-income 
communities. 
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 ‘‘Providing Resources 
to Improve Dual Language Education Act of 2013’’ or 
the ‘‘PRIDE Act’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds the following: 
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IV
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 44
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the conflict in the
northeast of the island of Ireland.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 16, 1995
Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. MANTON, Mr. KING, Mr. ENGEL, Mr.
MEEHAN, and Mr. BLUTE) submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the
conflict in the northeast of the island of Ireland.
Whereas the British Government has maintained military
forces in the northeast of the island of Ireland since Au-
gust 1969;
Whereas in March 1995, as many as 18,000 British troops
were stationed in the northeast of the island of Ireland;
Whereas the British Government, in the Framework Docu-
ment of February 22, 1995, declared that it has ‘‘no self-
ish strategic or economic interest in Northern Ireland’’;
Whereas the Irish Republican Army has declared and faith-
fully maintained a ceasefire since August 31, 1994, which
was followed by a similar ceasefire declaration and obser-
•HCON 44 IH
vation by the Combined Loyalist Military Command on
October 13, 1994; and
Whereas the British Government has stated an apparent un-
willingness to engage in negotiations with the Sinn Fein
political party until the Irish Republican Army decommis-
sions its armaments: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the demilitarization of the conflict in the
northeast of the island of Ireland will further the
goals of peace and reconciliation in Ireland;
(2) in accordance with the principle of self-de-
termination, the British Government should an-
nounce, as soon as possible, its intention to vacate
and withdraw, in appropriate phases, all British
military forces from the northeast of the island of
Ireland not later than December 31, 1999;
(3) the Irish Republican Army and the organi-
zations which comprise the Combined Loyalist Mili-
tary Command should, at the same time, in phases
to be negotiated and agreed upon by all groups in
the peace process, decommission their weapons in
amounts proportionate to the phased withdrawal of
British troops from the northeast of the island of
Ireland;
•HCON 44 IH
(4) in recognition of the stability and length of
the existing cessation of hostilities by the Irish Re-
publican Army and the Combined Loyalist Military
Command, the demilitarization process should be
initiated by the prompt withdrawal of a substantial
number of British military forces from the northeast
of the island of Ireland; and
(5) the new North/South body proposed in the
Framework Document of February 22, 1995, should
include as part of its functions, oversight of compli-
ance by all parties with such demilitarization
process.
Æ
IV
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 45
Regarding the appropriate congressional response in the event of the reduction
or elimination of the commissary and exchange networks of the Depart-
ment of Defense.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 21, 1995
Mr. UNDERWOOD (for himself, Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. MONTGOMERY,
Mr. BRYANT of Tennessee, Mr. TORRES, Mr. WYNN, Mr. BROWN of Cali-
fornia, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. FILNER, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. CHAMBLISS,
Ms. PELOSI, Mr. FRAZER, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. FATTAH,
Mr. ROSE, and Mr. VOLKMER) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on National Security
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Regarding the appropriate congressional response in the
event of the reduction or elimination of the commissary
and exchange networks of the Department of Defense.
Whereas the commissary and exchange systems of the De-
partment of Defense are proven and valuable parts of the
compensation package for members of the Armed Forces
of the United States and contribute significantly to the
morale and well-being of members and their dependents;
Whereas the availability of commissary and exchange stores
for members and their dependents is a form of indirect
pay to members by providing a consistent 20 to 25 per-
cent savings on purchases of food and household items;
•HCON 45 IH
Whereas the availability of commissary and exchange stores
is critical in retaining experienced members, is valuable
in recruiting new members, and reduces expenditures by
the Federal Government for training and recruiting or
for direct compensation, which would have to be in-
creased to maintain the same retention level;
Whereas nonappropriated fund activities of the Department
of Defense rely on a ‘‘exchange dividend’’ to fully fund
their morale, welfare, and recreation activities, such as
arts and crafts centers, recreational areas, youth centers,
and child development centers;
Whereas many quality of life improvements for members and
their dependents would not be possible if the ‘‘exchange
dividend’’ is eliminated or if exchange stores are
privatized; and
Whereas the elimination or reduction of the commissary and
exchange stores would be a breach of faith with current
members and with retired members who have earned this
indirect pay through their years of faithful service: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) if the commissary and exchange systems of
the Department of Defense are reduced or elimi-
nated, the funds derived from the reduction or elimi-
nation should be used to increase other forms of
compensation for current and retired members of
the Armed Forces in order to offset the decrease in
indirect pay for such members; and
•HCON 45 IH
(2) if exchange stores are reduced, eliminated,
or privatized, funds should be provided to the De-
partment of Defense to upgrade and avoid the ero-
sion of morale, welfare, and recreation activities and
other quality of life facilities provided to current and
retired members of the Armed Forces and their de-
pendents.
Æ
IV
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 46
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Firefighter Challenge.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 21, 1995
Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the
Firefighter Challenge.
Whereas the Firefighter Challenge launches its fourth year of
competition involving over 4,000 firefighters from the
United States, Canada, and Australia;
Whereas the Firefighter Challenge will conduct over 23 com-
petitions throughout the United States, Canada, and
Australia;
Whereas the Firefighter Challenge demonstrates the fitness
and readiness of career and volunteer firefighters to peo-
ple of all ages;
Whereas the Firefighter Challenge pays tribute to the valor
and dedication of the American Fire Service in preserving
life and property; and
•HCON 46 IH
Whereas the Firefighter Challenge commences a day of activi-
ties in Washington, District of Columbia, honoring fire-
fighters which culminates with the National Fire and
Emergency Services Dinner, hosted by the Congressional
Fire Services Institute: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE FIRE-
FIGHTER CHALLENGE.
The Congressional Fire Services Institute shall be
permitted to host a public event on the Capitol Grounds
during the period beginning on April 24, 1995, and ending
on April 27, 1995, or during such other period as the
Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Presi-
dent pro tempore of the Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. CONDITIONS.
The event to be carried out under this resolution shall
be free of admission charge to the public and arranged
not to interfere with the needs of Congress, under condi-
tions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and
the Capitol Hill Police Board; except that the Congres-
sional Fire Services Institute shall assume full responsibil-
ity for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities
associated with the event.
•HCON 46 IH
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
For the purposes of this resolution, the Congressional
Fire Services Institute is authorized to erect upon the
Capitol grounds, subject to the approval of the Architect
of the Capitol, such stage, sound amplification devices,
and other related structures and equipment as may be
required for the event to be carried out under this
resolution.
SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Hill Po-
lice Board are authorized to make such additional ar-
rangements as may be required to carry out the event
under this resolution.
Æ
IV
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 47
Honoring the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 23, 1995
Mr. BONIOR and Mr. BLUTE submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the memory of the victims of the Armenian
Genocide.
Whereas one and one-half million people of Armenian ances-
try were victims of the genocide perpetrated by the gov-
ernments of the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923,
prior to the establishment of the Republic of Turkey;
Whereas each April, Members of Congress join the Armenian-
American community in remembrances across the United
States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide; and
Whereas by consistently remembering and openly condemning
the atrocities committed against Armenians, the Congress
has helped to renew the commitment of the people of the
United States to oppose any and all instances of geno-
cide: Now, therefore, be it
HCON 47 IH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the Congress joins the Armenian-American
community in honoring the memory of the victims of
the Armenian Genocide; and
(2) the United States should encourage the Re-
public of Turkey to take all appropriate steps to ac-
knowledge and commemorate the atrocity committed
against the Armenian population of the Ottoman
Empire from 1915 to 1923.
Æ
IV
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 48
Concerning the economy of India and relations between the United States
and India.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 1995
Mr. MANTON (for himself and Mr. KNOLLENBERG) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the economy of India and relations between the
United States and India.
Whereas the economic implications of India’s transition from
colonial rule to independence forced it to adopt a mixed
economy with industry and infrastructure predominantly
entrusted to the public sector;
Whereas such a macroeconomic structure provides little in-
centive for research and development;
Whereas such an economy fosters import restrictions, cur-
rency exchange controls, impediments to foreign invest-
ment, and restrictions on foreign trade;
Whereas India, a nation of approximately 900,000,000 peo-
ple, is one of the great emerging economies of this
decade;
•HCON 48 IH
Whereas the Government of India has recognized the limita-
tions of such an economy and the necessity for the free
market system to prevail;
Whereas these reforms have resulted in policies encouraging
private investment, the dismantling of import and trade
licenses, the establishment of a convertible currency, and
customs tariff reductions;
Whereas steps have been taken to achieve capital market re-
form, including steps to achieve greater transparency of
transactions, and the establishment of a Securities Ex-
change Board of India (SEBI);
Whereas India seeks to develop its infrastructure through pri-
vate foreign investment; and
Whereas India has encouraged such investment by relaxing
its regulatory law and encouraging private foreign invest-
ment in the following sectors—power, petroleum, tele-
communications, transportation, tourism, mining, elec-
tronics, food processing, civil aviation, automobiles and
automotive parts, and financial services: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the Government of India should be com-
mended for its transition from a highly regulated
planned economy to a free market oriented economy
with political stability by implementing a bold policy
of economic reforms;
•HCON 48 IH
(2) the United States should facilitate this
transition by encouraging United States companies
to invest in India; and
(3) the United States Government should con-
tinue to foster the improved climate of relations be-
tween India, the world’s largest democracy, and the
United States, the world’s oldest current democracy,
since Prime Minister Rao’s historic address before
the joint session of Congress.
Æ
IV
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 49
Expressing the sense of the Congress that any legislation passed by the
Congress relating to assistance for school lunch and breakfast programs
should include a requirement to provide free lunches and breakfasts
to economically disadvantaged students.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 1995
Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Economic and Educational Op-
portunities
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that any legislation
passed by the Congress relating to assistance for school
lunch and breakfast programs should include a require-
ment to provide free lunches and breakfasts to economi-
cally disadvantaged students.
Whereas the school lunch and breakfast programs under the
National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act
of 1966 have proven to be cost effective and instrumental
in improving the health of children and families in the
United States;
Whereas students whose annual family income does not ex-
ceed 130 percent of the applicable family size income lev-
els contained in the most recent income poverty guide-
•HCON 49 IH
lines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget
are provided free lunches and breakfasts under these pro-
grams; and
Whereas access to nutritious programs such as the school
lunch and breakfast programs make children better able
to learn, and, as a result, these children will be more pro-
ductive members of society later in life: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that any
legislation passed by the Congress relating to assistance
for school lunch and school breakfast programs should in-
clude a requirement to provide free lunches and breakfasts
to students whose annual family income does not exceed
130 percent of the applicable family size income levels con-
tained in the most recent income poverty guidelines pre-
scribed by the Office of Management and Budget and
based on data provided by the Bureau of the Census.
Æ
IV
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 50
Concerning the protection and continued livelihood of the Eastern Orthodox
Ecumenical Patriarchate.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 28, 1995
Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. ZIMMER, Mr.
ENGEL, and Mr. KLINK) submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the protection and continued livelihood of the
Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Whereas in recent years there have been successive terrorist
attempts to desecrate and destroy the premises of the Ec-
umenical Patriarchate in the Fanar area of Istanbul
(Constantinople), Turkey;
Whereas attempts against the Ecumenical Patriarchate have
intensified, including:
(1) In July and August 1993, the Christian Ortho-
dox cemetery in Yenikoy, near Istanbul, was attacked by
vandals and desecrated.
(2) There has been a concerted effort throughout
Turkey to convert the Church of Hagia (Saint) Sophia,
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serve and protect the security for, or the lien or 
priority of the lien securing any loan or other 
indebtedness owing to or acquired by the Sec-
retary under this title or under any other pro-
gram administered by the Farm Service Agen-
cy, the Rural Utilities Service, the Rural Hous-
ing Service, or the Rural Business-Cooperative 
Service applicable program, as determined by 
the Secretary; and 
‘‘(B)(i) bid for and purchase at any execu-
tion, foreclosure, or other sale or otherwise ac-
quire property on which the United States has 
a lien by reason of a judgment or execution 
arising from, or that is pledged, mortgaged, 
conveyed, attached, or levied on to secure the 
payment of, the indebtedness regardless of 
whether the property is subject to other liens; 
‘‘(ii) accept title to any property so pur-
chased or acquired; and 
‘‘(iii) sell, manage, or otherwise dispose of 
the property in accordance with this subsection. 
‘‘(2) OPERATION OR LEASE OF REALTY.—Ex-
cept as provided in subsections (c) and (e), real 
property administered under this title may be oper-
ated or leased by the Secretary for such period as 
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the Secretary may consider necessary to protect the 
investment of the Federal Government in the prop-
erty. 
‘‘(g) PAYMENTS TO LENDERS.— 
‘‘(1) REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 90 days 
after a court of competent jurisdiction confirms a 
plan of reorganization under chapter 12 of title 11, 
United States Code, for any borrower to whom a 
lender has made a loan guaranteed under this title, 
the Secretary shall pay the lender an amount esti-
mated by the Secretary to be equal to the loss in-
curred by the lender for purposes of the guarantee. 
‘‘(2) PAYMENT TOWARD LOAN GUARANTEE.— 
Any amount paid to a lender under this subsection 
with respect to a loan guaranteed under this title 
shall be treated as payment towards satisfaction of 
the loan guarantee. 
‘‘SEC. 3904. LOAN MORATORIUM AND POLICY ON FORE-
CLOSURES. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to any other author-
ity that the Secretary may have to defer principal and in-
terest and forgo foreclosure, the Secretary may permit, at 
the request of the borrower, the deferral of principal and 
interest on any outstanding loan made or guaranteed by 
the Secretary under this title, or under any other law ad-
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U.S.C. 59e(e)(2)) is amended by adding at the end, as
a flush sentence, the following:
‘‘The words ‘3 times the’ in clause (i) of subparagraph
(B) shall, for purposes of applying such subparagraph
with respect to—
‘‘(i) the session of Congress beginning in Janu-
ary 1996, be deemed to read ‘1.35 times the’;
‘‘(ii) the session of Congress beginning in Janu-
ary 1997, be deemed to read ‘1.2 times the’; and
‘‘(iii) any session of Congress thereafter, be
deemed to read ‘the’.
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Clause (i) of section
311(e)(2)(B) of such Act is amended by striking ‘‘mail,
and’’ and inserting ‘‘mail (subject to the last sentence of
this paragraph), and’’.
SEC. 2. DEFICIT REDUCTION.
Any unobligated funds remaining in the Official Mail
Allowance of a Member of the House of Representatives
at the end of the period of time for which they are avail-
able for obligation shall be deposited into the general fund
of the Treasury of the United States and applied toward
the reduction of the Federal budget deficit.
Æ