datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
‘‘(I) an analysis of proteins or 
metabolites that does not detect 
genotypes, mutations, or chromosomal 
changes; or 
‘‘(II) an analysis of proteins or 
metabolites that is directly related to 
a manifested disease, disorder, or 
pathological condition that could rea-
sonably be detected by a health care 
professional with appropriate training 
and expertise in the field of medicine 
involved. 
‘‘(D) GENETIC SERVICES.—The term ‘ge-
netic services’ means— 
‘‘(i) a genetic test; 
‘‘(ii) genetic counseling (such as ob-
taining, interpreting, or assessing genetic 
information); or 
‘‘(iii) genetic education. 
‘‘(E) ISSUER
OF
A
MEDICARE
SUPPLE-
MENTAL POLICY.—The term ‘issuer of a medi-
care supplemental policy’ includes a third-party 
administrator or other person acting for or on 
behalf of such issuer.’’.
(2) 
CONFORMING
AMENDMENT.—Section 
1882(o) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395ss(o)) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(4) The issuer of the medicare supplemental 
policy complies with subsection (s)(2)(E) and sub-
section (x).’’. 
(3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made 
by this subsection shall apply with respect to an 
issuer of a medicare supplemental policy for policy 
years beginning on or after the date that is 18 
months after the date of enactment of this Act. 
(c) TRANSITION PROVISIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary of Health 
and Human Services identifies a State as requiring 
a change to its statutes or regulations to conform its 
regulatory program to the changes made by this sec-
tion, the State regulatory program shall not be con-
sidered to be out of compliance with the require-
ments of section 1882 of the Social Security Act due 
solely to failure to make such change until the date 
specified in paragraph (4). 
(2) NAIC STANDARDS.—If, not later than June 
30, 2006, the National Association of Insurance 
Commissioners (in this subsection referred to as the
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Union Calendar No. 388 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1167 
[Report No. 109–652] 
To amend the Truth in Regulating Act to make permanent the pilot project 
for the report on rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 8, 2005 
Mrs. KELLY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 
Additional sponsors: Mr. KUHL of New York, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, 
Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. OTTER, 
Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. AKIN, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, 
Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. MCHUGH, and Mrs. MILLER of Michigan 
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 
Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House 
on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed 
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
A BILL 
To amend the Truth in Regulating Act to make permanent 
the pilot project for the report on rules. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF TRUTH IN REGULATING ACT 
TO MAKE PERMANENT PILOT PROJECT FOR 
REPORT ON RULES. 
(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section is to 
make permanent the authority to request the performance 
of regulatory analysis to enhance Congressional responsi-
bility for regulatory decisions developed under the laws en-
acted by Congress. 
(b) AMENDMENT.—The Truth in Regulating Act of 
2000 (Public Law 106–312; 5 U.S.C. 801 note) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in the heading for section 4, by striking 
‘‘PILOT PROJECT FOR’’; 
(2) by striking section 5 and redesignating sec-
tion 6 as section 5; and 
(3) in section 5 (as redesignated by paragraph 
(2))— 
(A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘AND DU-
RATION OF PILOT PROJECT’’; 
(B) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘(a) EF-
FECTIVE DATE.—’’; and 
(C) by striking subsections (b) and (c). 
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H. Con. Res. 419
Agreed to December 6, 2006
One Hundred Ninth Congress
of the
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and six 
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas George Washington, at his headquarters in Newburgh, 
New York, on August 7, 1782, devised a Badge of Military Merit 
to be given to enlisted men and noncommissioned officers for 
meritorious action;
Whereas the Badge of Military Merit became popularly known 
as the ‘‘Purple Heart’’ because it consisted of the figure of a 
heart in purple cloth or silk edged with narrow lace or binding 
and was affixed to the uniform coat over the left breast;
Whereas Badges of Military Merit were awarded during the Revolu-
tionary War by General George Washington at his headquarters, 
in Newburgh, New York, on May 3 and June 8, 1783;
Whereas the Badge of Military Merit, an award for military merit 
in the Revolutionary War, is the inspiration for today’s Purple 
Heart medal;
Whereas on the bicentennial of General Washington’s birthday in 
February 1932, the Badge of Military Merit was redesignated 
by General Douglas MacArthur, then Chief of Staff of the Army, 
as the Purple Heart, to be awarded to persons killed or wounded 
in action against an enemy of the United States;
Whereas more than 800,000 members of the Armed Forces have 
been awarded the Purple Heart;
Whereas the State of New York has dedicated substantial resources 
to the creation of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor to 
be constructed at the New Windsor Cantonment, a New York 
State Historic Site, in New Windsor, New York, to honor those 
individuals who have been awarded the Purple Heart and to 
inform and educate the people of the United States about the 
history and importance of that distinguished combat award;
Whereas the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor will be a perma-
nent place of remembrance of the service and sacrifices made 
by the members of the Armed Forces wounded or killed in service 
to America throughout the Nation’s history, both at home and 
abroad; and
Whereas as the Nation continues to defend the American Way, 
there will be a need for a distinguished place to honor those 
who in the future are awarded the Purple Heart for their service 
and sacrifice: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes and supports the efforts of the State of 
New York to develop and maintain the National Purple Heart
H. Con. Res. 419—2
Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New York, to honor those 
individuals who have been awarded the Purple Heart and to 
inform and educate the people of the United States about 
the history and importance of that distinguished combat award; 
and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States as well 
as Federal departments and agencies to cooperate, assist, and 
participate in educating and informing individuals about the 
history and importance of the Purple Heart and about the 
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor. 
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO TRUTH IN REGULATING ACT 
TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL 3-YEAR PERIOD 
FOR PILOT PROJECT. 
(a) 
ADDITIONAL
3-YEAR
PERIOD
FOR
PILOT 
PROJECT.—Section 6(b) of the Truth in Regulating Act of 
2000 (Public Law 106–312; 5 U.S.C. 801 note) is amend-
ed— 
(1) by striking ‘‘The pilot project under this Act’’ 
and inserting the following: 
‘‘(1) INITIAL 3 YEARS.—The pilot project under 
this Act’’; and 
(2) by inserting at the end the following: 
‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL
YEARS.—The pilot project 
under this Act shall continue for an additional period 
of 3 years, beginning October 1, 2006, and ending 
September 30, 2009, if in each fiscal year a specific 
annual appropriation not less than $5,000,000 shall 
have been made for the pilot project.’’. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION.—Section 5 of such Act is amend-
ed by inserting before the period at the end of the text the 
following: ‘‘, and $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007, 
2008, and 2009’’. 
(c) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Section 6(c) of such Act 
is amended by inserting after ‘‘3-year period’’ the following: 
‘‘under subsection (b)(1)’’. 
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Truth in Regulating Act to authorize an additional period 
of 3 years for the pilot project for the report on rules.’’. 
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Union Calendar No. 388 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1167 
[Report No. 109–652] 
A BILL 
To amend the Truth in Regulating Act to make 
permanent the pilot project for the report on rules. 
SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 
Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee 
of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and or-
dered to be printed 
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‘‘NAIC’’) modifies its NAIC Model Regulation relat-
ing to section 1882 of the Social Security Act (re-
ferred to in such section as the 1991 NAIC Model 
Regulation, as subsequently modified) to conform to 
the amendments made by this section, such revised 
regulation incorporating the modifications shall be 
considered to be the applicable NAIC model regula-
tion (including the revised NAIC model regulation 
and the 1991 NAIC Model Regulation) for the pur-
poses of such section. 
(3) SECRETARY
STANDARDS.—If the NAIC 
does not make the modifications described in para-
graph (2) within the period specified in such para-
graph, the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
shall, not later than October 1, 2006, make the 
modifications described in such paragraph and such 
revised regulation incorporating the modifications 
shall be considered to be the appropriate regulation 
for the purposes of such section. 
(4) DATE SPECIFIED.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Subject to subpara-
graph (B), the date specified in this paragraph 
for a State is the earlier of— 
(i) the date the State changes its stat-
utes or regulations to conform its regu-
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1168
To ensure that the national instant criminal background check system pro-
vides the Federal Bureau of Investigation with information on approved 
firearms transfers to persons named in the Violent Gang and Terrorist 
Organization File. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 8, 2005
Mr. KING of New York (for himself and Mr. CONYERS) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To ensure that the national instant criminal background 
check system provides the Federal Bureau of Investiga-
tion with information on approved firearms transfers to 
persons named in the Violent Gang and Terrorist Orga-
nization File.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FBI ACCESS TO NICS INFORMATION ON AP-
PROVED FIREARMS TRANSFERS TO PERSONS 
NAMED IN THE VIOLENT GANG AND TER-
RORIST ORGANIZATION FILE. 
Section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Preven-
tion Act (18 U.S.C. 922 note) is amended by adding at 
the end the following: 
‘‘(l) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the 
Attorney General shall prescribe such regulations as may 
be necessary to ensure that, if the system established 
under this section is contacted by a licensee for informa-
tion on whether receipt of a firearm by an individual 
whose name appears in the Violent Gang and Terrorist 
Organization File maintained by the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation would violate subsection (g) or (n) of section 
922 of title 18, United States Code, or State law, and 
the information available to the system does not dem-
onstrate that the receipt would be such a violation, the 
system shall preserve all records of the system with respect 
to the individual and the prospective transaction until the 
system has provided the records to the Federal Bureau 
of Investigation.’’.
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109TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 41
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the second century of Big Brothers
Big Sisters, and supporting the mission and
goals of that organization.
109TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 41
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the year 2004 marked the 100th anniversary of the
founding of Big Brothers Big Sisters;
Whereas Congress chartered Big Brothers in 1958;
Whereas Ernest Coulter recognized the need for adult role
models for the youth he saw in court in New York City
in 1904 and recruited ‘‘Big Brothers’’ to serve as men-
tors, beginning the Big Brothers movement;
•HCON 41 EH
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest youth
mentoring organization in the nation, serving over
220,000 children in 2004 and approximately 2,000,000
since its founding 100 years ago;
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters has historically been sup-
ported through the generosity of individuals who have be-
lieved in the organization’s commitment to matching at-
risk children with caring, volunteer mentors;
Whereas Big Brothers and Big Sisters have given countless
hours and forever changed the lives of America’s chil-
dren, contributing over 10,500,000 volunteer hours at an
estimated value of $190,000,000 in 2004;
Whereas evidence-based research has shown that the Big
Brothers Big Sisters mentoring model improves a child’s
academic performance and relationships with teachers,
parents, and peers, decreases the likelihood of youth vio-
lence and drug and alcohol use, and raises self-confidence
levels;
Whereas 454 local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies are cur-
rently contributing to the quality of life of at-risk youth
in over 5,000 communities across the United States; and
Whereas the future of Big Brothers Big Sisters depends not
only on its past impact, but also on the future accom-
plishments of its Little Brothers and Little Sisters and
the continued commitment of its Big Brothers and Big
Sisters: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) recognizes the second century of Big Broth-
ers Big Sisters, supports the mission and goals of
•HCON 41 EH
the organization, and commends Big Brothers Big
Sisters for its commitment to helping children in
need reach their potential through professionally
supported one to one mentoring relationships with
measurable results;
(2) asks all Americans to join in marking the
beginning of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ second cen-
tury and support the organization’s next 100 years
of service on behalf of America’s children; and
(3) encourages Big Brothers Big Sisters to con-
tinue to strive towards serving 1,000,000 children
annually.
Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2005.
Attest:
Clerk.
Representatives a report on Department of De-
fense policies governing the length of deploy-
ment periods applicable to members of reserve 
components of the Armed Forces in connection 
with Operation Iraqi Freedom, and on the com-
munication between the Department of Defense 
and reserve component personnel and their 
families regarding the length of the deployment 
periods. 
(B) CONSULTATION
REQUIREMENT.—In 
preparing the report under this section the Sec-
retary shall consult with the Chairman and 
other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and 
with such other officials as the Secretary con-
siders appropriate. 
(C) CONTENT.—The report under this 
paragraph shall contain a discussion of the 
matters described in subparagraph (A), includ-
ing the following matters: 
(i) The process by which the Depart-
ment of Defense determined its policy re-
garding the length of deployment periods. 
(ii) The reason that no such policy 
was in place before Operation Iraqi Free-
dom began.
(iii) A comparison of the policy during 
Operation Iraqi Freedom with Department 
of Defense deployment policies that applied 
to previous contingency operations. 
(iv) The timeliness of the process for 
notifying reserve component units for acti-
vation. 
(v) The process for communicating 
with activated reserve component members 
and their families about demobilization 
schedules. 
(vi) The family support programs pro-
vided by the National Guard and other re-
serve components for families of activated 
Reserves. 
(vii) An assessment of lessons learned 
about how the increased operations tempo 
of the National Guard and other reserve 
components can be expected to affect read-
iness, recruitment and retention, civilian 
employers of Reserves, and equipment and 
supply resources of the National Guard 
and the other reserve components. 
(D) MATTERS
FOR
PARTICULAR
EMPHA-
SIS.—In the discussion of the matters included
in the report under this subsection, the Sec-
retary of Defense shall place particular empha-
sis on—
(i) lessons learned, including defi-
ciencies identified; and 
(ii) near-term and long-term correc-
tive actions to address the identified defi-
ciencies. 
(E) FORM OF REPORT.—The report shall 
be submitted in unclassified form, but may in-
clude a classified annex. 
SEC. 3. PROMPT CORRECTION OF MILITARY PAY PROB-
LEMS 
FOR 
RESERVE 
COMPONENT 
PER-
SONNEL. 
(a) SENIOR-LEVEL
ACTION
ON
REPORT
REC-
OMMENDATIONS.—The Secretary of the Army shall des-
ignate a senior level official of the Department of the 
Army to implement the recommendations for executive ac-
tion set forth in the reports of the Comptroller General 
entitled ‘‘Military Pay, Army National Guard Personnel 
Mobilized to Active Duty Experienced Significant Pay 
Problems’’, dated November 2003, and ‘‘Military Pay, 
Army Reserve Soldiers Mobilized to Active Duty Experi-
enced Significant Pay Problems’’, dated August 2004,
H. Con. Res. 41
Agreed to April 28, 2005
One Hundred Ninth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the fourth day of January, two thousand and five
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas the year 2004 marked the 100th anniversary of the
founding of Big Brothers Big Sisters;
Whereas Congress chartered Big Brothers in 1958;
Whereas Ernest Coulter recognized the need for adult role models
for the youth he saw in court in New York City in 1904 and
recruited ‘‘Big Brothers’’ to serve as mentors, beginning the Big
Brothers movement;
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest youth men-
toring organization in the nation, serving over 220,000 children
in 2004 and approximately 2,000,000 since its founding 100 years
ago;
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters has historically been supported
through the generosity of individuals who have believed in the
organization’s commitment to matching at-risk children with
caring, volunteer mentors;
Whereas Big Brothers and Big Sisters have given countless hours
and forever changed the lives of America’s children, contributing
over 10,500,000 volunteer hours at an estimated value of
$190,000,000 in 2004;
Whereas evidence-based research has shown that the Big Brothers
Big Sisters mentoring model improves a child’s academic perform-
ance and relationships with teachers, parents, and peers,
decreases the likelihood of youth violence and drug and alcohol
use, and raises self-confidence levels;
Whereas 454 local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies are currently
contributing to the quality of life of at-risk youth in over 5,000
communities across the United States; and
Whereas the future of Big Brothers Big Sisters depends not only
on its past impact, but also on the future accomplishments of
its Little Brothers and Little Sisters and the continued commit-
ment of its Big Brothers and Big Sisters: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress—
(1) recognizes the second century of Big Brothers Big Sis-
ters, supports the mission and goals of the organization, and
commends Big Brothers Big Sisters for its commitment to
helping children in need reach their potential through profes-
sionally supported one to one mentoring relationships with
measurable results;
H. Con. Res. 41—2
(2) asks all Americans to join in marking the beginning
of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ second century and support the
organization’s next 100 years of service on behalf of America’s
children; and
(3) encourages Big Brothers Big Sisters to continue to
strive towards serving 1,000,000 children annually.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 41 
Recognizing the second century of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and supporting 
the mission and goals of that organization. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 1, 2005 
Mr. SCHIFF (for himself and Mr. OSBORNE) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Re-
form 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the second century of Big Brothers Big Sisters, 
and supporting the mission and goals of that organization. 
Whereas the year 2004 marked the 100th anniversary of the 
founding of Big Brothers Big Sisters; 
Whereas Congress chartered Big Brothers in 1958; 
Whereas Ernest Coulter recognized the need for adult role 
models for the youth he saw in court in New York City 
in 1904 and recruited ‘‘Big Brothers’’ to serve as men-
tors, beginning the Big Brothers movement; 
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest youth 
mentoring organization in the nation, serving over 
220,000 children in 2004 and approximately 2,000,000 
since its founding 100 years ago;
•HCON 41 IH 
Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters has historically been sup-
ported through the generosity of individuals who have be-
lieved in the organization’s commitment to matching at- 
risk children with caring, volunteer mentors; 
Whereas Big Brothers and Big Sisters have given countless 
hours and forever changed the lives of America’s chil-
dren, contributing over 10,500,000 volunteer hours at an 
estimated value of $190,000,000 in 2004; 
Whereas evidence-based research has shown that the Big 
Brothers Big Sisters mentoring model improves a child’s 
academic performance and relationships with teachers, 
parents, and peers, decreases the likelihood of youth vio-
lence and drug and alcohol use, and raises self-confidence 
levels; 
Whereas 454 local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies are cur-
rently contributing to the quality of life of at-risk youth 
in over 5,000 communities across the United States; and 
Whereas the future of Big Brothers Big Sisters depends not 
only on its past impact, but also on the future accom-
plishments of its Little Brothers and Little Sisters and 
the continued commitment of its Big Brothers and Big 
Sisters: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the second century of Big Broth-
ers Big Sisters, supports the mission and goals of 
the organization, and commends Big Brothers Big 
Sisters for its commitment to helping children in 
need reach their potential through professionally
•HCON 41 IH 
supported one to one mentoring relationships with 
measurable results; 
(2) asks all Americans to join in marking the 
beginning of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ second cen-
tury and support the organization’s next 100 years 
of service on behalf of America’s children; and 
(3) encourages Big Brothers Big Sisters to con-
tinue to strive towards serving 1,000,000 children 
annually. 
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