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House Calendar No. 19 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 175 
[Report No. 113–46] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1549) to amend Public Law 
111-148 to transfer fiscal year 2013 through fiscal year 2016 funds 
from the Prevention and Public Health Fund to carry out the temporary 
high risk health insurance pool program for individuals with preexisting 
conditions, and to extend access to such program to such individuals 
who have had creditable coverage during the 6 months prior to applica-
tion for coverage through such program. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 23, 2013 
Mr. BURGESS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1549) to amend 
Public Law 111-148 to transfer fiscal year 2013 through 
fiscal year 2016 funds from the Prevention and Public 
Health Fund to carry out the temporary high risk health 
insurance pool program for individuals with preexisting 
conditions, and to extend access to such program to 
such individuals who have had creditable coverage during 
the 6 months prior to application for coverage through 
such program. 
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•HRES 176 IH 
Whereas the people of the United States remember Krystle 
Campbell, who lived in Arlington, Massachusetts, and 
never missed a Boston Marathon; 
Whereas Krystle Campbell will be remembered as a selfless 
and caring person who was always there for others; 
Whereas the people of the United States are inspired by 
Krystle Campbell and her kind act of caring for her 
grandmother, who was recovering from an operation; 
Whereas the people of the United States remember Lu 
Lingzi, who came to the United States from China to 
study statistics at Boston University; 
Whereas, on the morning of the Boston Marathon on April 
15, 2013, Lu Lingzi posted on a social media site to her 
friends that she was enjoying her day; 
Whereas Lu Lingzi is a reminder of our common humanity, 
and that these senseless acts of terrorism, such as the 
bombings that occurred during the running of the Boston 
Marathon, are crimes that have no borders; 
Whereas Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachu-
setts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police De-
partment, worked a shift at the Boston Marathon on 
Monday, April 15, 2013, and was wounded early in the 
morning on Friday, April 19, 2013, when he raced to as-
sist officers from the MIT and City of Cambridge Police 
Departments as they pursued the Boston Marathon 
bombing suspects in Watertown, Massachusetts; 
Whereas, during the ensuing shootout with the Boston Mara-
thon bombing suspects, Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., 
and other officers, acting with complete disregard for 
their own safety, withstood a barrage of gunfire and ex-
plosives unleashed by the suspects; 
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•HRES 176 IH 
Whereas, during the shootout with the Boston Marathon 
bombing suspects, Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., was se-
riously wounded by a bullet that nearly took his life; 
Whereas Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., is recovering from his 
injuries and remains in critical but stable condition; and 
Whereas the people of the United States pray for all the peo-
ple who were wounded during the attacks, and pledge to 
assist them in any way possible to help them recover 
from their injuries: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the people of the United States honor the 
memories of Officer Sean Collier, Martin Richard, 
Krystle Campbell, and Lu Lingzi, and express deep 
condolences to their families and friends; 
(2) Officer Sean Collier and Officer Richard 
Donohue, Jr., represent the best of Massachusetts 
and of law enforcement; 
(3) the people of the United States convey pro-
found gratitude and prayers for a complete recovery 
to Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., and to all of the 
other victims who remain in the hospital recovering 
from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Mas-
sachusetts; 
(4) the service and sacrifice of Officer Sean 
Collier and Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., will never 
be forgotten by the residents of Massachusetts or 
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•HRES 176 IH 
the people of the United States, and will forever 
serve as an example of incredible bravery and sac-
rifice; and 
(5) the people of the United States express 
thanks to the men and women of law enforcement 
for their unwavering determination, courage, and re-
solve to bring to justice the people responsible for 
the bombings that occurred during the running of 
the 117th Boston Marathon. 
Æ 
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 171 
Condemning the Republic of the Sudan for its actions to pardon Mubarak 
Mustafa, who was responsible for the escape of two men convicted of 
the assassination of John Granville on January 1, 2008, and calling 
on the United States Department of State to continue to include Sudan 
on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 18, 2013 
Mr. HIGGINS (for himself, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. 
STOCKMAN, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. OWENS, Ms. 
SLAUGHTER, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Ms. BASS, and Ms. 
MENG) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning the Republic of the Sudan for its actions to 
pardon Mubarak Mustafa, who was responsible for the 
escape of two men convicted of the assassination of John 
Granville on January 1, 2008, and calling on the United 
States Department of State to continue to include Sudan 
on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. 
Whereas John Granville was a Fulbright Scholar and Peace 
Corps volunteer who became a career diplomat for the 
United States Agency for International Development; 
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•HRES 171 IH 
Whereas in 2007, John Granville was working in the Repub-
lic of the Sudan to facilitate free elections in the war-torn 
country; 
Whereas on January 1, 2008, John Granville and his driver 
Abdel Rahman Abbas were brutally murdered by Islamic 
extremists in Khartoum, Sudan; 
Whereas on June 24, 2009, four men, Abdelraouf Abu Zaid 
Mohamed Hamza, Mohamed Makawi Ibrahim Mohamed, 
Abdelbasit Alhaj Alhasan Haj Hamad, and Mohanad 
Osman Yousif Mohamed, were convicted for their involve-
ment in the plotting and execution of the assassination; 
Whereas on June 10, 2010, these four men escaped prison 
in Sudan through the aid of Mubarak Mustafa; 
Whereas two of the four men, Haj Hamad, and Mohamed 
Makawi Ibrahim Mohamed, remain at-large; 
Whereas the President of Sudan granted a pardon to Muba-
rak Mustafa; 
Whereas the United States Department of State has issued 
a strong condemnation of the pardon of Mubarak 
Mustafa; and 
Whereas the United States Department of State has author-
ized a $5,000,000 payment through their Rewards for 
Justice Program for information that leads to the cap-
ture of either of the escaped prisoners: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns in the strongest terms the Gov-
ernment of the Republic of the Sudan’s pardon of 
Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing the men 
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•HRES 172 IH 
part of an economics course as a high school graduation 
requirement; 
Whereas according to the 2013 Girl Scout Research Insti-
tute’s report, ‘‘Having It All: Girls & Financial Lit-
eracy’’, 90 percent of girls say it is important to learn 
how to manage money but just 12 percent say they feel 
confident in making financial decisions; 
Whereas expanding access to the mainstream financial sys-
tem will provide individuals with less expensive and more 
secure options for managing finances and building 
wealth; 
Whereas quality personal financial education is essential to 
ensure that individuals are prepared to manage money, 
credit, and debt, and to become responsible workers, 
heads of households, investors, entrepreneurs, business 
leaders, and citizens; 
Whereas increased financial literacy empowers individuals to 
make wise financial decisions and reduces the confusion 
caused by an increasingly complex economy; 
Whereas a greater understanding of, and familiarity with, fi-
nancial markets and institutions will lead to increased 
economic activity and growth; 
Whereas in 2003, Congress found it important to coordinate 
Federal financial literacy efforts and formulate a national 
strategy; and 
Whereas in light of that finding, Congress passed the Finan-
cial Literacy and Education Improvement Act, estab-
lishing the Financial Literacy and Education Commis-
sion: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 172 IH 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘Financial 
Literacy Month’’, to raise public awareness about— 
(A) the importance of personal financial 
education in the United States; and 
(B) the serious consequences that may re-
sult from a lack of understanding about per-
sonal finances; and 
(2) calls on the Federal Government, States, lo-
calities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, 
and the people of the United States to support the 
goals and ideals of ‘‘Financial Literacy Month’’ with 
appropriate programs and activities. 
Æ 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 20 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 178 
[Report No. 113–47] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend the Helium 
Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a 
competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets 
while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other pur-
poses. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 24, 2013 
Mr. BISHOP of Utah, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following 
resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend 
the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Fed-
eral helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that 
ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting 
the interests of American taxpayers, and for other pur-
poses. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this 
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of 
rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee 
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H. Res. 175 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 24, 2013. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 1549) to amend Public Law 111–148 to trans-
fer fiscal year 2013 through fiscal year 2016 funds from the 
Prevention and Public Health Fund to carry out the tem-
porary high risk health insurance pool program for individ-
uals with preexisting conditions, and to extend access to such 
program to such individuals who have had creditable coverage 
during the 6 months prior to application for coverage through 
such program. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed 
with. All points of order against consideration of the bill are 
waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall 
not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be 
considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu
•HRES 175 EH 
of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended 
by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in 
the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for 
the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the 
text of Rules Committee Print 113–8. That amendment in 
the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All 
points of order against that amendment in the nature of a 
substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in 
the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those print-
ed 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 demand for division of the question in the House or in 
the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such 
amendments are waived. 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 amendment in the nature of
•HRES 175 EH 
a substitute made in order as original text. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and 
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 181 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day in order to 
honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in 
the workplace. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 25, 2013 
Mr. BRALEY of Iowa (for himself and Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of 
Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers’ Memorial Day 
in order to honor and remember the workers who have 
been killed or injured in the workplace. 
Whereas, each year, more than 4,600 workers are killed due 
to workplace-related injuries in the United States, and 
more than 2,000,000 workers across the world die of 
workplace-related accidents and diseases; 
Whereas, each day, an average of 13 workers are killed due 
to workplace injuries in the United States; 
Whereas there are more than 3,000,000 occupational injuries 
and illnesses in the United States annually; 
Whereas tens of thousands of Americans with workplace inju-
ries or illness become permanently disabled; 
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•HRES 181 IH 
Whereas more people are killed worldwide each year at work 
than in wars; 
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’ 
Memorial 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, industries, employers, and 
employees to support activities aimed at increasing 
awareness of the importance of preventing illness, 
injury, and death in the workplace; and 
(4) calls upon the people of the United States 
to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies 
and respect. 
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are available to subsidize gross obligations for the prin-
cipal amount of direct loans not to exceed $3,000.
In addition, for administrative expenses necessary to
carry out the direct loan program, $195,000, which may
be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for
‘‘General operating expenses’’.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For the cost of direct loans, $49,000, as authorized
by 38 U.S.C. chapter 31, as amended: Provided, That such
costs, including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be
as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act
of 1974, as amended: Provided further, That these funds
are available to subsidize gross obligations for the prin-
cipal amount of direct loans not to exceed Ω3æ$1,964,000
$2,822,000.
In addition, for administrative expenses necessary to
carry out the direct loan program, $377,000, which may
be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for
‘‘General operating expenses’’.
NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM
ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For administrative expenses to carry out the direct
loan program authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 37, sub-
IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 184 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
should immediately remove all members of the United States Armed 
Forces from Afghanistan and pursue alternative strategies, which do 
not require large deployments of ground combat forces of the Armed 
Forces, in order to create a stable Afghanistan that is not a base 
for international terrorism. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 25, 2013 
Mr. ROHRABACHER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States should immediately remove all mem-
bers of the United States Armed Forces from Afghani-
stan and pursue alternative strategies, which do not re-
quire large deployments of ground combat forces of the 
Armed Forces, in order to create a stable Afghanistan 
that is not a base for international terrorism. 
Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces have 
fought bravely and honorably for more than 11 years in 
Afghanistan; 
Whereas more than 2,000 members of the United States 
Armed Forces have died in Afghanistan since 2001, more 
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•HRES 184 IH 
than 18,400 members have been wounded, and thousands 
of members remain in harm’s way; 
Whereas it is estimated that the United States has spent 
more than $640 billion on aid and military operations in 
Afghanistan since 2001; 
Whereas the United States has brought Osama Bin Laden to 
justice, which was the original justification for removing 
the Taliban from power in Afghanistan; 
Whereas, despite the tremendous effort of the United States 
Armed Forces to create a stable and secure Afghanistan, 
long-standing political and ethnic divisions in Afghani-
stan that pre-date the September 11, 2001, terrorist at-
tacks remain unresolved; 
Whereas the resource demands required to maintain large 
scale United States military operations in Afghanistan 
have become a strategic vulnerability; and 
Whereas continuation of the current United States strategy 
for Afghanistan offers no realistic prospects to create a 
stable and secure Afghanistan: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the United States should— 
(1) immediately remove all members of the 
United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan; and 
(2) pursue alternative strategies, which do not 
require large deployments of ground combat forces 
of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan, in order to cre-
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ate a stable Afghanistan that is not a base for inter-
national terrorism. 
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program authorized by section 18 of Public Law 98–77,
as amended.
VETERANS INSURANCE AND INDEMNITIES
For military and naval insurance, national service life
insurance, servicemen’s indemnities, service-disabled vet-
erans insurance, and veterans mortgage life insurance as
authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 19; 70 Stat. 887; 72
Stat. 487, $38,970,000, to remain available until ex-
pended.
GUARANTY AND INDEMNITY PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, such
sums as may be necessary to carry out the program, as
authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 37, as amended: Pro-
vided, That such costs, including the cost of modifying
such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the Con-
gressional Budget Act of 1974, as amended.
In addition, for administrative expenses to carry out
the direct and guaranteed loan programs, $105,226,000,
which may be transferred to and merged with the appro-
priation for ‘‘General operating expenses’’.
LOAN GUARANTY PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, such
sums as may be necessary to carry out the program, as
authorized by 38 U.S.C. chapter 37, as amended: Pro-
vided, That such costs, including the cost of modifying
such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the Con-
gressional Budget Act of 1974, as amended.
In addition, for administrative expenses to carry out
the direct and guaranteed loan programs, $33,810,000,
which may be transferred to and merged with the appro-
priation for ‘‘General operating expenses’’.
DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
For the cost of direct loans, such sums as may be
necessary to carry out the program, as authorized by 38
U.S.C. chapter 37, as amended: Provided, That such costs,
including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as de-
fined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of
1974, as amended: Provided further, That during 1997,
within the resources available, not to exceed $300,000 in
gross obligations for direct loans are authorized for spe-
cially adapted housing loans.
In addition, for administrative expenses to carry out
the direct loan program, $80,000, which may be trans-
ferred to and merged with the appropriation for ‘‘General
operating expenses’’.