datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 779 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Agronomy. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 30, 2007 
Mr. LATHAM (for himself, Mr. COSTA, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, and Ms. HERSETH 
SANDLIN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American Society 
of Agronomy. 
Whereas the American Society of Agronomy was founded in 
1907, with Mark A. Carleton as its first President; 
Whereas the American Society of Agronomy is one of the pre-
mier scientific societies in the world, as evidenced by its 
world-class journals, international and regional meetings, 
and broad range of educational programs; 
Whereas the science and scholarship of the American Society 
of Agronomy are mission-directed, with the goal of find-
ing solutions to agricultural challenges facing humanity; 
Whereas the American Society of Agronomy significantly con-
tributes to the scientific and technical knowledge nec-
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
02:28 Oct 31, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6300
E:\BILLS\HR779.IH
HR779
hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMBILLS
•HRES 779 IH 
essary to protect and sustain natural resources in the 
United States; 
Whereas the American Society of Agronomy plays a key role 
in sustainable agricultural management and biodiversity 
conservation for the protection and stewardship of the 
agronomic resources of the world; 
Whereas the mission of the American Society of Agronomy 
continues to expand, from the development of sustainable 
production of food and forage to the production of renew-
able energy and novel industrial products; 
Whereas in industry, extension, and basic research, the 
American Society of Agronomy has fostered a dedicated 
professional and scientific community that includes more 
than 8,035 members; 
Whereas the American Society of Agronomy was the parent 
society that led to the formation of the Crop Science So-
ciety of America, the Soil Science Society of America, 
and the Agronomic Science Foundation; and 
Whereas the approximately 13,500 Certified Crop Advisers of 
the American Society of Agronomy provide farmers and 
ranchers with sound agronomic recommendations: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the 
American Society of Agronomy; 
(2) commends the American Society of Agron-
omy for 100 years of dedicated service to advance 
the science and practice of agronomy; and 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
02:28 Oct 31, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\HR779.IH
HR779
hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMBILLS
•HRES 779 IH 
(3) acknowledges the promise of the American 
Society of Agronomy to continue to enrich the lives 
of all Americans, by improving stewardship of the 
environment, combating world hunger, and enhanc-
ing the quality of life for the next 100 years and be-
yond. 
Æ 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
02:28 Oct 31, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\HR779.IH
HR779
hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMBILLS
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 786 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general 
appropriations for military construction and veterans’ affairs be consid-
ered as stand-alone measures. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 31, 2007 
Mr. GINGREY (for himself, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. BUYER, Mr. LEWIS of Cali-
fornia, Mr. WICKER, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. BUR-
TON of Indiana, Mr. FEENEY, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. 
BILIRAKIS, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. 
FRANKS of Arizona, Mrs. DRAKE, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, Mr. 
POE, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. BONNER, 
Mr. WALBERG, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. WAMP, Mr. 
PEARCE, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. MCCOTTER, 
Mr. KUHL of New York, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, 
and Mr. AKIN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
require that general appropriations for military construc-
tion and veterans’ affairs be considered as stand-alone 
measures. 
Resolved, That rule XXI of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the 
following new clause: 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:39 Nov 01, 2007
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\HR786.IH
HR786
bajohnson on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 77 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the 
Committee on Indian Affairs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 18, 2007 
Mr. REHBERG submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
establish the Committee on Indian Affairs. 
Resolved, That (a) clause 1 of rule X of the Rules 
of the House of Representatives is amended by redesig-
nating paragraphs (k) through (t) as paragraphs (l) 
through (u) and by inserting after paragraph (j) the fol-
lowing new paragraph: 
‘‘(k) Committee on Indian Affairs. 
‘‘Relations of the United States with Native 
Americans and Native American tribes.’’. 
(b) Clause 1(l) of rule X of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives is amended by striking subparagraph 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
05:44 Jan 19, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\HR77.IH
HR77
bajohnson on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
•HRES 77 IH 
(20) and redesignating subparagraph (21) as subpara-
graph (20). 
Æ 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
05:44 Jan 19, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\HR77.IH
HR77
bajohnson on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
•HRES 780 EH 
sources now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in 
the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All 
points of order against the committee amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute are waived except those arising under 
clause 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule 
XVIII, no amendment to the committee amendment in the 
nature of a substitute 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 de-
mand 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. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the 
House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the 
Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final
•HRES 780 EH 
passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 2262 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to such time as may be designated by the 
Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
‘‘(i) The individual is at least 18 years 
of age and— 
‘‘(I) is unable to perform (with-
out substantial assistance from an-
other individual) at least 3 activities 
of daily living (as defined in section 
7702B(c)(2)(B)) due to a loss of 
functional capacity, or 
‘‘(II) requires substantial super-
vision to protect such individual from 
threats to health and safety due to se-
vere cognitive impairment and is un-
able to perform at least 1 activity of 
daily living (as so defined) or to the 
extent provided in regulations pre-
scribed by the Secretary (in consulta-
tion with the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services), is unable to engage 
in age appropriate activities. 
‘‘(ii) The individual is at least 6 but 
not 18 years of age and— 
‘‘(I) is unable to perform (with-
out substantial assistance from an-
other individual) at least 3 activities 
of daily living (as defined in section 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
01:31 Feb 27, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00005
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1192.IH
H1192
rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with BILLS
7702B(c)(2)(B)) due to a loss of 
functional capacity, 
‘‘(II) requires substantial super-
vision to protect such individual from 
threats to health and safety due to se-
vere cognitive impairment and is un-
able to perform at least 1 activity of 
daily living (as so defined) or to the 
extent provided in regulations pre-
scribed by the Secretary (in consulta-
tion with the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services), is unable to engage 
in age appropriate activities, 
‘‘(III) has a level of disability 
similar to the level of disability de-
scribed in subclause (I) (as deter-
mined under regulations promulgated 
by the Secretary), or 
‘‘(IV) has a complex medical con-
dition (as defined by the Secretary) 
that requires medical management 
and coordination of care. 
‘‘(iii) The individual is at least 2 but 
not 6 years of age and— 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
01:31 Feb 27, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00006
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1192.IH
H1192
rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with BILLS
‘‘(I) is unable due to a loss of 
functional capacity to perform (with-
out substantial assistance from an-
other individual) at least 2 of the fol-
lowing activities: eating, transferring, 
or mobility, 
‘‘(II) has a level of disability 
similar to the level of disability de-
scribed in subclause (I) (as deter-
mined under regulations promulgated 
by the Secretary), or 
‘‘(III) has a complex medical con-
dition (as defined by the Secretary) 
that requires medical management 
and coordination of care. 
‘‘(iv) The individual is under 2 years 
of age and— 
‘‘(I) requires specific durable 
medical equipment by reason of a se-
vere health condition or requires a 
skilled practitioner trained to address 
the individual’s condition to be avail-
able if the individual’s parents or 
guardians are absent, 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
01:31 Feb 27, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00007
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1192.IH
H1192
rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with BILLS
SEC. 2. ENGLISH AS OFFICIAL LANGUAGE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Title 4, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new chapter: 
‘‘CHAPTER 6—LANGUAGE OF THE 
GOVERNMENT 
‘‘Sec. 
‘‘161. Declaration of official language. 
‘‘162. Official Government activities in English. 
‘‘163. Preserving and enhancing the role of the official language. 
‘‘164. Exceptions. 
‘‘§ 161. Declaration of official language 
‘‘English shall be the official language of the Govern-
ment of the United States. 
‘‘§ 162. Official government activities in English 
‘‘The Government of the United States shall conduct 
its official business in English, including publications, in-
come tax forms, and informational materials. 
‘‘§ 163. Preserving and enhancing the role of the offi-
cial language 
‘‘The Government of the United States shall preserve 
and enhance the role of English as the official language 
of the United States of America. Unless specifically stated 
in applicable law, no person has a right, entitlement, or 
claim to have the Government of the United States or any 
of its officials or representatives act, communicate, per-
form or provide services, or provide materials in any lan-
guage other than English. If exceptions are made, that 
does not create a legal entitlement to additional services 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
02:26 Feb 28, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1229.IH
H1229
wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with BILLS
•HRES 781 EH 
Ways and Means and 20 minutes equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Education and Labor; (2) the amendment in 
the nature of a substitute printed in part B of the report of 
the Committee on Rules, if offered by Representative 
McCrery of Louisiana or his designee, which shall be in order 
without intervention of any point of order except those aris-
ing under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI, shall be considered as 
read, and shall be separately debatable for one hour equally 
divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; 
and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 3920 pursuant to 
this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous 
question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the 
bill to such time as may be designated by the Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
‘‘(II) has a level of disability 
similar to the level of disability de-
scribed in subclause (I) (as deter-
mined under regulations promulgated 
by the Secretary), or 
‘‘(III) has a complex medical con-
dition (as defined by the Secretary) 
that requires medical management 
and coordination of care. 
‘‘(v) The individual has 5 or more 
chronic conditions (as defined in subpara-
graph (C)) and is unable to perform (with-
out substantial assistance from another in-
dividual) at least 1 activity of daily living 
(as so defined) due to a loss of functional 
capacity. 
‘‘(C) CHRONIC CONDITION.—For purposes 
of this paragraph, the term ‘chronic condition’ 
means a condition that lasts for at least 6 con-
secutive months and requires ongoing medical 
care. 
‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE CAREGIVER.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A taxpayer shall be 
treated as an eligible caregiver for any taxable 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
01:31 Feb 27, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00008
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1192.IH
H1192
rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with BILLS
•HRES 786 IH 
‘‘Stand-alone requirement for military construction 
and veterans’ affairs appropriations 
‘‘11. It shall not be in order to consider any bill or 
joint resolution, or conference report thereon, containing 
appropriations within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee 
on Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs, and Re-
lated Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations if such 
measure also contains appropriations within the jurisdic-
tion of any other subcommittee of that committee. The 
preceding sentence shall not apply to any measure making 
supplemental appropriations or to any measure continuing 
appropriations for a period of not to exceed 60 days.’’. 
Æ 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
01:39 Nov 01, 2007
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\HR786.IH
HR786
bajohnson on PROD1PC71 with BILLS
•HRES 884 EH 
tence: ‘‘No tax shall be imposed under the preceding 
sentence on the sale or use of any liquid if tax was 
imposed with respect to such liquid under section 
4081 at the Leaking Underground Storage Tank 
Trust Fund financing rate.’’. 
(B) Paragraph (3) of section 4042(b) is amended 
to read as follows: 
‘‘(3) EXCEPTION FOR FUEL ON WHICH LEAKING 
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND FINANC-
ING RATE SEPARATELY IMPOSED.—The Leaking Un-
derground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate 
under paragraph (2)(B) shall not apply to the use of 
any fuel if tax was imposed with respect to such fuel 
under section 4041(d) or 4081 at the Leaking Under-
ground Storage Tank Trust Fund financing rate.’’. 
(C) Notwithstanding section 6430 of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986, a refund, credit, or payment 
may be made under subchapter B of chapter 65 of 
such Code for taxes imposed with respect to any liq-
uid after September 30, 2005, and before the date of 
the enactment of this Act under section 4041(d)(1) or 
4042 of such Code at the Leaking Underground Stor-
age Tank Trust Fund financing rate to the extent 
that tax was imposed with respect to such liquid
•HRES 783 IH 
Whereas the NCA currently maintains more than 2.8 million 
grave sites at 125 national cemeteries in 39 States and 
Puerto Rico; 
Whereas in fiscal year 2006 nearly 97,000 interments were 
conducted at national cemeteries; 
Whereas in fiscal year 2006 nearly 72 percent of interments 
were at the Nation’s 20 busiest national cemeteries in 
Riverside, California, Florida, Calverton, New York, Jef-
ferson Barracks, Missouri, Fort Snelling, Minnesota, 
Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Fort Logan, Colorado, Wil-
lamette, Oregon, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, National Me-
morial Cemetery of Arizona, Houston, Texas, Fort Rose-
crans, California, Abraham Lincoln, Illinois, Tahoma, 
Washington, Massachusetts, San Joaquin Valley, Cali-
fornia, Long Island, New York, Indiantown Gap, Penn-
sylvania, Ohio Western Reserve, and Great Lakes, Michi-
gan; 
Whereas the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2000 (Public Law 106–65) requires, upon a fam-
ily’s request, that every eligible veteran receive a military 
funeral honors ceremony, to include folding and pre-
senting the United States burial flag and the playing of 
Taps, and the law further stipulates that veterans’ orga-
nizations may assist in providing military funeral honors; 
Whereas the folding and presentation of the United States 
flag is a solemn and important moment for families of 
the deceased, and can be done in silence or accompanied 
by a recitation of the 13 steps taken to fold the flag and 
the meaning behind each step; 
Whereas veterans’ service organizations across the Nation 
often provide funeral honors at national cemeteries, in-
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
02:28 Oct 31, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6300
E:\BILLS\HR783.IH
HR783
hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMBILLS
•HRES 783 IH 
cluding the folding and presentation of the flag, the reci-
tation of the flag-folding steps and the playing of Taps; 
Whereas the NCA, in late September 2007, banned the reci-
tation of the flag-folding ceremony by employees and vol-
unteers, including those from veterans’ service organiza-
tions, at all national cemeteries; 
Whereas this policy is unnecessary and insulting to veterans 
who bleed and die for the United States flag; and 
Whereas the choice to have the flag-folding ceremony read 
aloud should rest with the family of the deceased, not the 
NCA: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs Na-
tional Cemetery Administration employees, volunteers, 
and veterans’ service organizations that perform funeral 
honors and memorial honor details should be permitted 
to recite the 13 steps to fold an American flag (known 
as the ‘‘13-fold recital’’) at any national cemetery if re-
quested by the family of the deceased. 
Æ 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
02:28 Oct 31, 2007
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\HR783.IH
HR783
hmoore on PRODPC68 with HMBILLS
(4) by inserting before subsection (d), as redes-
ignated by paragraph (2), the following new sub-
sections: 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—With respect to each advisory 
committee, the head of the agency to which the advisory 
committee reports shall make publicly available in accord-
ance with subsection (b) the following information: 
‘‘(1) The charter of the advisory committee. 
‘‘(2) A description of the process used to estab-
lish and appoint the members of the advisory com-
mittee, including the following: 
‘‘(A) The process for identifying prospec-
tive members. 
‘‘(B) The process of selecting members for 
balance of viewpoints or expertise. 
‘‘(C) A justification of the need for rep-
resentative members, if any. 
‘‘(3) A list of all current members, including, 
for each member, the following: 
‘‘(A) The name of any person or entity 
that nominated the member. 
‘‘(B) The reason the member was ap-
pointed to the committee. 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
20:48 Mar 06, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00009
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H1320.IH
H1320
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
•HRES 784 IH 
Whereas each of these servicemembers leave behind family 
and friends in order to serve the United States of Amer-
ica; 
Whereas United States Post Offices are local community 
hubs; 
Whereas there are more than 33,500 U.S. postal facilities lo-
cated throughout the United States; 
Whereas displaying portraits in U.S. Post Offices of local 
community members who are serving in the U.S. Armed 
Forces and are deployed overseas is an appropriate way 
to honor their service and their families’ sacrifice, as well 
as for their community to show pride in them; and 
Whereas it is important to recognize and honor the service 
of the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces for 
their courage and dedication to their country, and for the 
risks they take in defense of freedom: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends all U.S. Post Offices that display 
photographs of local community members who are 
serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and are deployed 
overseas to honor their valor and their service to the 
United States of America; 
(2) reaffirms that the United States Postal 
Service’s 
Postal 
Operations 
Manual, 
Section 
125.361, enables official photographs of individuals 
serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and are deployed 
overseas to be displayed in U.S. Post Offices at the 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
03:24 Oct 31, 2007
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\HR784.IH
HR784
cnoel on PRODPC60 with BILLS
•HRES 784 IH 
request of the community or servicemember’s family; 
and 
(3) urges U.S. Post Offices to reserve or des-
ignate space in the public areas of the facilities in 
furtherance of this purpose. 
Æ 
VerDate Aug 31 2005 
03:24 Oct 31, 2007
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\HR784.IH
HR784
cnoel on PRODPC60 with BILLS
•HRES 785 EH 
the mascot of the Robstown high school the ‘‘Cotton 
Picker’’; 
Whereas, a steadfast community in Nueces County, the resi-
dents of Robstown have included legendary National 
Football League Hall of Famer Gene Upshaw; Federal 
Judge Hilda Tagle; and numerous county, State, and 
Federally elected officials; 
Whereas Robstown has scheduled ‘‘Century of Celebration’’ 
festivities throughout 2007, beginning on January 1 and 
including a formal celebration on June 1 and the 
Cottonfest festival in October; and 
Whereas Robstown’s contributions to the history of the 
United States include being the site of the first game of 
Texas Hold ’em poker: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes 
the 100th anniversary of Robstown, Texas, and commends all 
of the residents of Robstown and all other individuals who 
call Robstown home. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 921 EH 
‘‘(I) the number of veteran par-
ticipation loans for which fees were re-
duced under the pilot program; 
‘‘(II) a description of the impact 
of the pilot program on the program 
under this subsection; 
‘‘(III) an evaluation of the effi-
cacy and potential fraud and abuse of 
the pilot program; and 
‘‘(IV) recommendations for im-
proving the pilot program.’’. 
Attest: 
Clerk.