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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 485
To appropriate funds for the purpose of implementing the compromise be-
tween the Forest Service and timber contractors operating in the
Vallecitos sustained-yield unit, New Mexico, in order to preserve large
diameter old growth pine trees located in the unit.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 21, 1997
Mr. RICHARDSON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Appropriations
A BILL
To appropriate funds for the purpose of implementing the
compromise between the Forest Service and timber con-
tractors operating in the Vallecitos sustained-yield unit,
New Mexico, in order to preserve large diameter old
growth pine trees located in the unit.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FUNDS FOR PRESERVATION OF OLD GROWTH
PINES, VALLECITOS SUSTAINED-YIELD UNIT,
NEW MEXICO.
(a) APPROPRIATION.—There are hereby appropriated
to the Secretary of Agriculture, out of any funds in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $250,000, to be
used by the Secretary to compensate the approved respon-
sible operators conducting timber harvesting in the
Vallecitos sustained-yield unit, New Mexico, established
pursuant to the Act of March 29, 1944 (commonly known
as the Sustained-Yield Forest Management Act; 16 U.S.C.
583 et seq.), for the loss of wages and profits that the
approved responsible operators will incur as a result of the
settlement described in subsection (b).
(b) SETTLEMENT TO PRESERVE OLD GROWTH.—
The settlement referred to in this section is a settlement
between the Forest Service and the approved responsible
operators of the Vallecitos sustained-yield unit, under
which the operators—
(1) agree to leave uncut and unharvested all
large diameter old growth pine trees located in units
1, 2, 9, 15, and 16 of the La Manga timber sale;
and
(2) release all other claims that the operators
may have for harvesting the timber in these specified
units.
(c) CONDITION ON PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION.—
The Secretary of Agriculture may not make any payment
under subsection (a) unless and until all of the approved
responsible operators of the Vallecitos sustained-yield unit
(D) a statement of the need for each such
action and, if applicable, how the action will re-
duce risks to public health, safety, or the envi-
ronment, as well as how the magnitude of the
risk addressed by the action relates to other
risks within the jurisdiction of the agency;
(E) the agency’s schedule for action, in-
cluding a statement of any applicable statutory
or judicial deadlines; and
(F) the name, address, and telephone num-
ber of a person the public may contact for addi-
tional information about the planned regulatory
action.
(3) The Plans developed by the issuing agency
shall be published annually in the October publica-
tion of the Unified Regulatory Agenda. This publica-
tion shall be made available to the Congress; State,
local, and tribal governments; and the public. Any
views on any aspect of any agency Plan, including
whether any planned regulatory action might conflict
with any other planned or existing regulation, im-
pose any unintended consequences on the public, or
confer any unclaimed benefits on the public, should
be directed to the issuing agency, with a copy to
OIRA.
are parties to, and agree to comply with, the settlement
described in subsection (b).
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H. Con. Res. 106 
Agreed to February 28, 2018
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen 
Concurrent Resolution 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), 
SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR CEREMONY TO 
PRESENT THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO THE 
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC SERVICES. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor 
Center is authorized to be used on March 21, 2018, for a ceremony 
to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the members 
of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), in recognition of their 
superior service and major contributions during World War II. 
(b) PREPARATIONS.—Physical preparations for the ceremony 
described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with 
such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol. 
Attest: 
Clerk of the House of Representatives. 
Attest: 
Secretary of the Senate.
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115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 106 
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to present the 
Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the members of the Office of 
Strategic Services. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 16, 2018 
Mr. LATTA (for himself and Ms. KAPTUR) submitted the following concurrent 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony 
to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to 
the members of the Office of Strategic Services. 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR CEREMONY 
TO PRESENT THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD 
MEDAL TO THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC SERV-
ICES. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—Emancipation Hall in the 
Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on March 
21, 2018, for a ceremony to present the Congressional 
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Gold Medal collectively to the members of the Office of 
Strategic Services (OSS), in recognition of their superior 
service and major contributions during World War II. 
(b) PREPARATIONS.—Physical preparations for the 
ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out 
in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed 
by the Architect of the Capitol. 
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(4) Except as otherwise provided by law or re-
quired by a court, in order to ensure greater open-
ness, accessibility, and accountability in the regu-
latory review process, OIRA shall be governed by the
following disclosure requirements:
(A) All substantive communications be-
tween OIRA personnel and persons not em-
ployed by the executive branch of the Federal
Government regarding a regulatory action
under review shall be documented and governed
by the following requirements:
(i) A representative from the issuing
agency shall be invited to any meeting be-
tween OIRA personnel and such persons.
(ii) OIRA shall forward to the issuing
agency, within 10 working days of receipt
of the communications, all written commu-
nications, regardless of format, between
OIRA personnel and any person who is not
employed by the executive branch of the
Federal Government, and the dates and
names of individuals involved in all sub-
stantive oral communications (including
meetings to which an agency representative
was invited, but did not attend, and tele-
I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4861
To nullify the effect of certain provisions of various Executive orders.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 20, 1998
Mr. BARR of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
A BILL
To nullify the effect of certain provisions of various Executive
orders.
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 ‘‘Terrorist Elimination
Act of 1998’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress finds that—
(1) past Presidents have issued Executive or-
ders which severely limit the use of the military
when dealing with potential threats against the
United States of America;
(2) these Executive orders limit the swift, sure,
and precise action needed by the United States to
protect our national security;
(3) present strategy allows the military forces
to bomb large targets hoping to eliminate a terrorist
leader, but prevents our country from designing a
limited action which would specifically accomplish
that purpose;
(4) on several occasions the military has been
ordered to use a military strike hoping, in most
cases unsuccessfully, to remove a terrorist leader
who has committed crimes against the United
States;
(5) as the threat from terrorism grows, America
must continue to investigate effective ways to com-
bat the menace posed by those who would murder
American citizens simply to make a political point;
and
(6) actions by the United States Government to
remove such persons is a remedy which should be
used sparingly and considered only after all other
reasonable options have failed or are not available;
however, this is an option our country must main-
tain for cases in which international threats cannot
be eliminated by other means.
SEC. 3. NULLIFICATION OF EFFECT OF CERTAIN PROVI-
SIONS OF VARIOUS EXECUTIVE ORDERS.
The following provisions of Executive orders shall
have no further force or effect:
(1) Section 5(g) of Executive Order 11905.
(2) Section 2–305 of Executive Order 12036.
(3) Section 2.11 of Executive Order 12333.
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III 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 106 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
FEBRUARY 28, 2018 
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony 
to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to 
the members of the Office of Strategic Services. 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
SECTION 1. USE OF EMANCIPATION HALL FOR CEREMONY 
TO PRESENT THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD 
MEDAL TO THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC SERV-
ICES. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—Emancipation Hall in the 
Capitol Visitor Center is authorized to be used on March 
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21, 2018, for a ceremony to present the Congressional 
Gold Medal collectively to the members of the Office of 
Strategic Services (OSS), in recognition of their superior 
service and major contributions during World War II. 
(b) PREPARATIONS.—Physical preparations for the 
ceremony described in subsection (a) shall be carried out 
in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed 
by the Architect of the Capitol. 
Passed the House of Representatives February 27, 
2018. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4862
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to guarantee that Medicare
beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare+Choice plans offering prescription
drug coverage have access to a Medigap policy that offers similar pre-
scription drug coverage in the event the Medicare+Choice plan termi-
nates service in the area in which the beneficiary resides.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 20, 1998
Mr. CARDIN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce
A BILL
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to guarantee
that Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare+Choice
plans offering prescription drug coverage have access
to a Medigap policy that offers similar prescription drug
coverage in the event the Medicare+Choice plan termi-
nates service in the area in which the beneficiary resides.
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 ‘‘Medigap Access Pro-
tection for Seniors Act of 1998’’.
SEC. 2. GUARANTEED ACCESS FOR CERTAIN MEDICARE
BENEFICIARIES TO MEDIGAP POLICIES OF-
FERING DRUG BENEFITS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1882(s)(3)(C) of the So-
cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395ss(s)(3)(C)) is
amended—
(1) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘Subject to clauses
(ii) and (iii),’’ and inserting ‘‘Subject to clauses (ii),
(iii), and (v),’’; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new
clause:
‘‘(v)(I) In the case of an individual who is enrolled
with an organization described in subclause (II), a Medi-
care supplemental policy described in this subparagraph
includes a Medicare supplemental policy which has a bene-
fit package classified as ‘‘H’’, ‘‘I’’, or ‘‘J’’ under the stand-
ards established under subsection (p)(2), or in the case
of a State described in subsection (p)(6), a Medicare sup-
plemental policy offered in such State that includes in its
benefits package coverage of outpatient prescription
drugs.
‘‘(II) For purposes of subclause (I), an organization
described in this subclause is a Medicare+Choice organi-
zation under a Medicare+Choice plan under part C or an
eligible organization under a contract under section 1876
that provided as a part of its benefits package coverage
of outpatient prescription drugs, and that terminates such
enrollment with respect to all individuals in the area in
which the individual resides.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enact-
ment of this Act.
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115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 107 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING REVEREND BILLY GRAHAM TO 
LIE IN HONOR IN ROTUNDA OF CAPITOL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Reverend Billy Graham shall be 
permitted to lie in honor in the Rotunda of the Capitol 
from February 28, 2018, to March 1, 2018.
•HCON 107 EH 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Architect of the Capitol, 
under the direction and supervision of the Speaker of the 
House of Representatives and the President pro tempore 
of the Senate, shall take the necessary steps to implement 
subsection (a). 
Passed the House of Representatives February 23, 
2018. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 107 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing Reverend Billy Graham to lie in honor 
in the Rotunda of the Capitol.
H. Con. Res. 107 
Agreed to February 26, 2018
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and eighteen 
Concurrent Resolution 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), 
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING REVEREND BILLY GRAHAM TO LIE IN 
HONOR IN ROTUNDA OF CAPITOL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Reverend Billy Graham shall be permitted 
to lie in honor in the Rotunda of the Capitol from February 28, 
2018, to March 1, 2018. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Architect of the Capitol, under the 
direction and supervision of the Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, shall take 
the necessary steps to implement subsection (a). 
Attest: 
Clerk of the House of Representatives. 
Attest: 
Secretary of the Senate.
III 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 107 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2018 
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing Reverend Billy Graham to lie in honor in the 
Rotunda of the Capitol. 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING REVEREND BILLY GRAHAM TO 
LIE IN HONOR IN ROTUNDA OF CAPITOL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Reverend Billy Graham shall be 
permitted to lie in honor in the Rotunda of the Capitol 
from February 28, 2018, to March 1, 2018. 
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(b) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Architect of the Capitol, 
under the direction and supervision of the Speaker of the 
House of Representatives and the President pro tempore 
of the Senate, shall take the necessary steps to implement 
subsection (a). 
Passed the House of Representatives February 23, 
2018. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 110 
Recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Repub-
lic of the Marshall Islands and the Marshallese population residing in 
the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2018 
Mr. WOMACK (for himself, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. HILL, Ms. 
HANABUSA, and Ms. GABBARD) submitted the following concurrent reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and 
in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, 
Foreign Affairs, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently de-
termined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic impor-
tance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the 
Marshallese population residing in the United States. 
Whereas the Republic of the Marshall Islands— 
(1) is a sovereign country in free association with 
the United States under the Compact of Free Association 
between the Government of the United States and the 
Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (re-
ferred to in this preamble as the ‘‘Compact’’), approved 
in the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 
2003 (Public Law 108–188; 117 Stat. 2720), which— 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 109 
Expressing support for the CubeSat Launch Initiative and recognizing the 
development of WeissSat–1. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2018 
Mr. MAST (for himself, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. DUNN, Ms. WASSERMAN 
SCHULTZ, Mr. DESANTIS, Mr. CRIST, Mr. POSEY, Mr. WEBSTER of Flor-
ida, Mr. ROSS, Mr. SOTO, and Mr. BILIRAKIS) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the CubeSat Launch Initiative and 
recognizing the development of WeissSat–1. 
Whereas the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
(NASA) established the CubeSat Launch Initiative in 
2008 to provide access to space for small satellites 
(‘‘CubeSats’’) developed by the NASA Centers and pro-
grams, educational institutions, and nonprofit organiza-
tions; 
Whereas the CubeSat Launch Initiative gives CubeSat devel-
opers access to a low-cost pathway to conduct research 
in the areas of science, exploration, technology develop-
ment, education, and operations; 
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TITLE I—CHECKOFF FOR
CHARITY
SEC. 101. DESIGNATION OF OVERPAYMENTS AND CON-
TRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter A of chapter 61 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at
the end the following new part:
‘‘PART IX—DESIGNATION OF OVERPAYMENTS
AND CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITY
‘‘Sec. 6097. Designation.
‘‘SEC. 6097. DESIGNATION.
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an individual, with
respect to each taxpayer’s return for the taxable year of
the tax imposed by chapter 1, such taxpayer may des-
ignate that—
‘‘(1) a specified portion (but not less than $1)
of any overpayment of tax for such taxable year, and
‘‘(2) any cash contribution which the taxpayer
includes with such return,
shall be paid to an eligible organization, or for such use
as is otherwise provided, under title II of the Checkoff for
Charity Act of 1998.
‘‘(b) MANNER AND TIME OF DESIGNATION.—A des-
ignation under subsection (a) may be made with respect
to any taxable year only at the time of filing the return
I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4865
To allow taxpayers to designate contributions to charity on their return
of tax and to establish the Checkoff for Charity Commission to ensure
that such contributions are paid to the designated charities.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 20, 1998
Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. MANTON, Mr. TOWNS, Ms.
FURSE, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means,
and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To allow taxpayers to designate contributions to charity on
their return of tax and to establish the Checkoff for
Charity Commission to ensure that such contributions
are paid to the designated charities.
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 ‘‘Checkoff for Charity
Act of 1998’’.
IV 
House Calendar No. 147 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 113 
[Report No. 115–701] 
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington 
Soap Box Derby. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 8, 2018 
Mr. HOYER (for himself, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Ms. NORTON, Mr. 
DELANEY, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. BEYER, Mr. SARBANES, and 
Mrs. COMSTOCK) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
MAY 22, 2018 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater 
Washington Soap Box Derby. 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
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(2) INSURANCE.—With respect to affiliations
between insured depository institutions or wholesale
financial institutions, or any subsidiary or affiliate
thereof, and persons or entities engaged in the busi-
ness of insurance, paragraph (1) does not prohibit
any State from—
(A) requiring any person or entity that
proposes to acquire control of an entity that is
engaged in the business of insurance and domi-
ciled in that State (hereafter in this subpara-
graph referred to as the ‘‘insurer’’) to furnish
to the insurance regulatory authority of that
State, not later than 60 days before the effec-
tive date of the proposed acquisition—
(i) the name and address of each per-
son by whom, or on whose behalf, the af-
filiation referred to in this subparagraph is
to be effected (hereafter in this subpara-
graph referred to as the ‘‘acquiring
party’’);
(ii) if the acquiring party is an indi-
vidual, his or her principal occupation and
all offices and positions held during the 5
years preceding the date of notification,
and any conviction of crimes other than