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‘‘(3) Compensation, pensions, and benefits pro-
vided to veterans defined as direct spending payable 
by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
‘‘(4) Obligated balances of budget authority 
carried over from prior fiscal years. 
‘‘(5) Any obligations of the Federal Government 
required to be paid under the United States Con-
stitution or legally contractual obligations. 
‘‘(6) Claims, Judgments, and Relief Acts (20– 
1895–0–1–808). 
‘‘(7) Intragovernmental transfers. 
‘‘(b) OPTIONAL EXEMPTION
OF MILITARY PER-
SONNEL.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The President may, with 
respect to any military personnel account, exempt 
that account from sequestration or provide for a 
lower uniform percentage reduction than would oth-
erwise apply. 
‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—The President may not use 
the authority provided by paragraph (1) unless the 
President notifies the Congress of the manner in 
which such authority will be exercised on or before 
the date specified in section 254(a) for the budget 
year. 
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‘‘SEC. 256. GENERAL AND SPECIAL SEQUESTRATION RULES. 
‘‘(a) LIMITATIONS.—(1) No direct spending program 
that OMB estimates for the budget year is growing at a 
rate that exceeds the estimated rate of growth of the con-
sumer price index for that year shall be subject to a spend-
ing reduction of more than four percent of its budgetary 
resources. 
‘‘(2) No direct spending program that OMB esti-
mates for the budget year is growing at a rate that is 
equal to or less than the consumer price index for that 
year shall be subject to a spending reduction. 
‘‘(b) STUDENT LOANS.—For all student loans under 
part B or D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 
1965 made during the period when a sequestration order 
under section 254 is in effect as required by section 252, 
252A, or 253, origination fees under sections 438(c)(2) 
and (6) and 455(c) and loan processing and issuance fees 
under section 428(f)(1)(A)(ii) of that Act shall each be 
increased by the uniform percentage specified in that se-
questration order, and, for student loans originated during 
the period of the sequestration accruing during the period 
of the sequestration shall be reduced by the uniform per-
centage specified in that sequestration order. 
‘‘(c) SPECIAL RULES FOR MEDICARE PROGRAM.— 
‘‘(1) CALCULATION OF REDUCTION IN PAYMENT 
AMOUNTS.—To achieve the total percentage reduc-
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H. Res. 262
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
October 6, 1993.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule
XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 1845) to establish the Biological Survey in the
Department of the Interior. The first reading of the bill shall
be dispensed with. Points of order against consideration of
the bill for failure to comply with section 302(f), 308(a), or
401(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 are waived.
General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not ex-
ceed one hour, with thirty minutes equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the
Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, thirty minutes
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking
minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources,
and fifteen minutes equally divided and controlled by the
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology. After general debate the bill
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 369 
Congratulating the Columbus Crew on winning the 2008 Major League Soccer 
Cup. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 27, 2009 
Mr. TIBERI (for himself and Ms. KILROY) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Columbus Crew on winning the 2008 
Major League Soccer Cup. 
Whereas the Columbus Crew soccer team of Columbus, Ohio, 
won the Major League Soccer (referred to in this resolu-
tion as ‘‘MLS’’) Cup on November 23, 2008, defeating 
the New York Red Bulls 3 to1; 
Whereas this is their first ever MLS Cup and the first time 
since 1990 that a major-league sports team from Ohio 
won a championship; 
Whereas the Columbus Crew’s 17–7–6 regular-season record 
earned it the 2008 Supporters’ Shield, which is awarded 
annually to the team with the league’s best record; 
Whereas Gillermo Barros Schelotto was named the MLS 
Most Valuable Player for his record setting performance; 
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•HRES 369 IH 
Whereas Schelotto is only the third player in league history 
to win both league and MLS Cup MVP honors; 
Whereas Chad Marshall received the MLS Defender of Year 
award; 
Whereas all of Central Ohio is proud of the accomplishments 
of the Columbus Crew team, the entire Crew organiza-
tion, and the dedicated and faithful Crew fans through-
out the 2008 MLS season; 
Whereas the Columbus Crew organization is not only com-
mitted to their work on the field but in conjunction with 
its charitable arm, the Crew Soccer Foundation, is com-
mitted to making a difference in our community; 
Whereas since 2003, the organization has hosted ‘‘Soccer 
Aid’’, an annual month-long fundraiser, benefitting the 
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, raising more 
than $30,000 for this organization; 
Whereas the organization is a longtime partner with the 
ColumbusReads program, working with and tutoring stu-
dents in the Columbus, Ohio, city schools since 1999; and 
Whereas the Columbus Crew organization is dedicated to de-
veloping youth involvement in the game of soccer, cre-
ating an unparalleled environment for young players by 
providing a truly unique experience and an aspirational 
model that includes access to the finest coaches, competi-
tion, and facilities in the country: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the achievement of the Columbus 
Crew’s players, coaches, staff, and supporters in 
bringing the 2008 Major League Soccer Cup to 
Ohio; 
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•HRES 369 IH 
(2) commends the Central Ohio community for 
its enthusiastic support of the Columbus Crew; and 
(3) congratulates the Columbus Crew team for 
winning the 2008 MLS Cup. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 370 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 12, 2009. 
Whereas there are approximately 54,000,000 children and 
7,000,000 adults who spend their days in the Nation’s 
120,000 public and private schools; 
Whereas over half of schools in the United States have prob-
lems linked to indoor air quality; 
Whereas children are more vulnerable to environmental haz-
ards as they breathe in more air per pound of body 
weight due to their developing systems; 
Whereas children spend an average of 30 to 50 hours per 
week in school; 
Whereas poor indoor environmental quality is associated with 
a wide range of problems that include poor concentration, 
respiratory illnesses, learning difficulties, and cancer; 
Whereas an average of 1 out of every 13 school-age children 
has asthma, the leading cause of school absenteeism, ac-
counting for approximately 14,700,000 missed school 
days each year; 
Whereas 
the 
Nation’s 
schools 
spend 
approximately 
$8,000,000,000 a year on energy costs, causing officials 
to make very difficult decisions on cutting back much 
needed academic programs in efforts to maintain heat 
and electricity;
•HRES 370 EH 
Whereas healthy and high performance schools designed to 
reduce energy and maintenance costs, provide cleaner air, 
improve lighting, and reduce exposures to toxic sub-
stances provide a healthier and safer learning environ-
ment for children and improved academic achievement 
and well-being; 
Whereas new building construction, especially new school 
buildings, should be designed to optimize energy effi-
ciency, lower energy costs, and reduce carbon dioxide 
emissions; 
Whereas Congress has demonstrated its interest in this com-
pelling issue by including the Healthy High-Performance 
Schools Program in the No Child Left Behind Act and 
the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; 
Whereas our schools have the great responsibility of guiding 
the future of our children and our Nation; and 
Whereas April 27, 2009, would be an appropriate date to 
designate as ‘‘National Healthy Schools Day’’: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the goals and ideals of National Healthy Schools Day. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 426 IH 
Whereas in just the last decade, hundreds of police officers 
were killed in the line of duty, and in just the first four 
months of 2009 more than 40 officers around the coun-
try have made the ultimate sacrifice; and 
Whereas police officers and law enforcement personnel have 
been adversely affected by the current economic situation, 
yet continue to serve bravely: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) it is the sense of the House of Representa-
tives that— 
(A) Police Week provides an opportunity to 
honor police officers and law enforcement per-
sonnel for their selfless acts of bravery; 
(B) police officers and law enforcement 
personnel risk their lives daily to protect Ameri-
cans; and 
(C) police officers and law enforcement 
personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice 
should be remembered and honored; 
(2) the House of Representatives honors police 
officers for their efforts to create safer and more se-
cure communities; and 
(3) the House of Representatives expresses its 
strong support for the Nation’s police officers and 
law enforcement personnel. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 371 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 28, 2009. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 
the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 13) setting forth the 
congressional budget for the United States Government for 
fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for 
fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary 
levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014. All points of order 
against the conference report and against its consideration 
are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. 
The conference report shall be debatable for one hour equally 
divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on the Budget.
•HRES 371 EH 
SEC. 2. The Chair may postpone further consideration of 
the conference report to such time as may be designated by 
the Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 371 RH 
ting forth the congressional budget for the United States 
Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate 
budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the 
appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 
2014. All points of order against the conference report and 
against its consideration are waived. The conference re-
port shall be considered as read. The conference report 
shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the chair and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on the Budget. 
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House Calendar No. 47 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 371 
[Report No. 111–90] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the conference report 
to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con. 
Res. 13) setting forth the congressional budget 
for the United States Government for fiscal year 
2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels 
for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appro-
priate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 
through 2014. 
APRIL 28, 2009 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 372 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 29, 2009. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
1913) to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdic-
tions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for 
other purposes. All points of order against consideration of 
the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 
of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute 
recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed 
in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report 
of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, 
shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be 
considered as read. All points of order against provisions of 
the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall 
be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final pas-
sage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour and 20 
minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judi-
•HRES 372 EH 
ciary, who may yield control of blocks of that time; and (2) 
one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 48 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 372 
[Report No. 111–91] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1913) to provide Federal assist-
ance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate 
crimes, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 28, 2009 
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1913) to provide 
Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and In-
dian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other pur-
poses. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
1913) to provide Federal assistance to States, local juris-
dictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and 
for other purposes. All points of order against consider-
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•HRES 372 RH 
ation of the bill are waived except those arising under 
clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature 
of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Ju-
diciary now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment 
printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. 
The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All 
points of order against provisions of the bill, as amended, 
are waived. The previous question shall be considered as 
ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage without 
intervening motion except: (1) one hour and 20 minutes 
of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judici-
ary, who may yield control of blocks of that time; and (2) 
one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
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House Calendar No. 48 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 372 
[Report No. 111–91] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1913) 
to provide Federal assistance to States, local ju-
risdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate 
crimes, and for other purposes. 
APRIL 28, 2009 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 374 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 20, 2009. 
Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of 
America’s current and future strength; 
Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and 
deserve the respect of their students and communities for 
their selfless dedication to community service and the fu-
ture of our Nation’s children; 
Whereas the purpose of ‘‘National Teacher Appreciation 
Week’’, held during May 3, 2009, through May 10, 2009, 
is to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable con-
tributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and 
understanding for the teaching profession; and 
Whereas a number of organizations representing educators, 
such as the National Education Association and the Na-
tional Parent Teacher Association, are hosting teacher 
appreciation events in recognition of ‘‘National Teacher 
Appreciation Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives thanks and 
promotes the profession of teaching to encourage students, 
parents, school administrators, and public officials to partici-
•HRES 374 EH 
pate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher 
Appreciation Week. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 374 
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building 
and enhancing our Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 28, 2009 
Mr. GRAVES (for himself and Mr. GUTHRIE) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers 
to building and enhancing our Nation’s civic, cultural, 
and economic well-being. 
Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of 
America’s current and future strength; 
Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and 
deserve the respect of their students and communities for 
their selfless dedication to community service and the fu-
ture of our Nation’s children; 
Whereas the purpose of ‘‘National Teacher Appreciation 
Week’’, held during May 3, 2009, through May 10, 2009, 
is to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable con-
tributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and 
understanding for the teaching profession; and 
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•HRES 374 IH 
Whereas a number of organizations representing educators, 
such as the National Education Association and the Na-
tional Parent Teacher Association, are hosting teacher 
appreciation events in recognition of ‘‘National Teacher 
Appreciation Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives thanks 
and promotes the profession of teaching to encourage stu-
dents, parents, school administrators, and public officials 
to participate in teacher appreciation events during Na-
tional Teacher Appreciation Week. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 375 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 29, 2010. 
Whereas, each year, about 5,000 workers are killed due to 
workplace-related injuries in the United States, and more 
than 2,000,000 workers across the world die of work-
place-related accidents and diseases; 
Whereas, each day, an average of 14 workers are killed due 
to workplace injuries in the United States; 
Whereas there are about 3,700,000 occupational injuries and 
illnesses in the United States annually; 
Whereas tens of thousands of Americans with workplace inju-
ries or illness become permanently disabled; 
Whereas more people are killed worldwide each year at work 
than in wars; 
Whereas, on February 7, 2010, 6 workers were killed and 26 
injured when there was a massive natural gas explosion 
at the Kleen Energy power plant in Middletown, Con-
necticut; 
Whereas, on April 2, 2010, 7 workers were killed by a fire 
at the Tesoro oil refinery in Anacortes, Washington; 
Whereas, on April 5, 2010, 29 miners were killed and 2 were 
injured in a massive explosion at the Upper Big Branch
•HRES 375 EH 
Mine in Raleigh County, West Virginia, in the worst coal 
mine disaster in 40 years; 
Whereas, on April 20, 2010, there was an explosion and fire 
on the British Petroleum-leased Transocean Deepwater 
Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico 50 miles off 
the coast of Louisiana in which 17 workers were injured 
and 11 workers went missing; 
Whereas observing Workers’ Memorial Day allows us to 
honor and remember victims of workplace injuries and 
disease; and 
Whereas observing Workers’ Memorial Day reminds us of the 
need to strive for better worker safety and health protec-
tions: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Workers’ Me-
morial Day to honor and remember workers who have 
been killed or injured in the workplace; 
(2) recognizes the importance of worker health and 
safety standards; 
(3) encourages the Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administra-
tion, industries, employers, and employees to support ac-
tivities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance 
of preventing illness, injury, and death in the workplace; 
and
•HRES 375 EH 
(4) calls upon the people of the United States to ob-
serve such a day with appropriate ceremonies and re-
spect. 
Attest: 
Clerk.