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cation institutions’’ and inserting ‘‘local edu-
cational agencies and public and private ele-
mentary and secondary education schools’’; 
(3) in subsection (a)(4)(B), by inserting ‘‘that 
demonstrates a need for a waiver or reduction’’ be-
fore the period at the end; 
(4) in subsection (a)(6), by inserting ‘‘reflect 
the purposes of this part and’’ after ‘‘shall’’; 
(5) in subsection (a)(8), by striking ‘‘may’’ and 
inserting ‘‘shall’’; and 
(6) by striking subsection (c). 
(e) RESEARCH; STUDIES; ANNUAL REPORT.—Sec-
tion 605(a) (20 U.S.C. 1125(a)) is amended by inserting 
before the period at the end of the first sentence the fol-
lowing: ‘‘, including the systematic collection, analysis, and 
dissemination of data’’. 
(f) TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND COOPERATION 
FOR FOREIGN INFORMATION ACCESS.—Section 606 (20 
U.S.C. 1126) is amended—
(1) in subsection (a)—
(A) by striking ‘‘or consortia of such insti-
tutions or libraries’’ and inserting ‘‘museums, 
or consortia of such entities’’; 
(B) by striking ‘‘new’’; and
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(C) by inserting ‘‘from foreign sources’’ 
after ‘‘disseminate information’’; 
(2) in subsection (b)—
(A) by inserting ‘‘acquire and’’ before ‘‘fa-
cilitate access’’ in paragraph (1); 
(B) by striking ‘‘new means of’’ in para-
graph (3) and inserting ‘‘new means and stand-
ards for’’; 
(C) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para-
graph (6); 
(D) by striking the period at the end of 
paragraph (7) and by inserting a semicolon; 
and 
(E) by inserting after paragraph (7) the 
following new paragraphs: 
‘‘(8) to establish linkages between grant recipi-
ents under subsection (a) with libraries, museums, 
organizations, or institutions of higher education lo-
cated overseas to facilitate carrying out the purposes 
of this section; and 
‘‘(9) to carry out other activities deemed by the 
Secretary to be consistent with the purposes of this 
section.’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section:
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‘‘(e) SPECIAL RULE.—The Secretary may waive or 
reduce the required non-Federal share for institutions 
that—
‘‘(1) are eligible to receive assistance under part 
A or B of title III or under title V; and 
‘‘(2) have submitted a grant application under 
this section that demonstrates a need for a waiver 
or reduction.’’. 
(g) SELECTION
OF GRANT RECIPIENTS.—Section 
607(b) (20 U.S.C. 1127(b)) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘objectives’’ and inserting ‘‘mis-
sions’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new sen-
tence: ‘‘In keeping with the purposes of this part, 
the Secretary shall take into account the degree to 
which activities of centers, programs, and fellowships 
at institutions of higher education address national 
interests, generate and disseminate information, and 
foster debate on international issues from diverse 
perspectives.’’. 
(h) EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.—Section 608(a) (20 
U.S.C. 1128(a)) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new sentence: ‘‘Grants made under section 602 
shall also reflect the purposes of this part.’’.
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(i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
610 (20 U.S.C. 1128b) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘1999’’ and inserting ‘‘2007’’; 
and 
(2) by striking ‘‘4 succeeding’’ and inserting ‘‘5 
succeeding’’. 
(j) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—
(1) Sections 603(a), 604(a)(5), and 612 (20 
U.S.C. 1123(a), 1124(a)(5), 1130–1) are each 
amended by striking ‘‘combinations’’ each place it 
appears and inserting ‘‘consortia’’. 
(2) Section 612 (20 U.S.C. 1130–1) is amended 
by striking ‘‘combination’’ each place it appears and 
inserting ‘‘consortium’’. 
(k) SENSE OF THE CONGRESS.—It is the sense of 
the Congress that due to the diplomatic, economic, and 
military importance of China and the Middle East, inter-
national exchange and foreign language education pro-
grams under the Higher Education Act of 1965 should 
focus on the learning of Chinese and Arabic language and 
culture. 
SEC. 602. BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PRO-
GRAMS. 
(a) CENTERS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EDU-
CATION.—Section 612 (20 U.S.C. 1130–1) is amended—
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 254
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Encouraging the people of the United States to cel-
ebrate the 300th anniversary of William Penn’s
Charter of Privileges, the 250th anniversary of
the Liberty Bell, and the 225th anniversary of
the first public reading of the Declaration of
Independence.
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4389 
AN ACT 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 19 East Merced Street in Fowler, California, 
as the ‘‘Cecil E. Bolt Post Office’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3474
AN ACT
To reduce administrative requirements for insured
depository institutions to the extent consistent
with safe and sound banking practices, to facili-
tate the establishment of community development
financial institutions, and for other purposes.
(1) the Constitution vests Congress with the au-
thority to address the conditions of the indigenous, 
native people of the United States; 
(2) Native Hawaiians, the native people of the 
Hawaiian archipelago that is now part of the United 
States, are indigenous, native people of the United 
States; 
(3) the United States has a special political and 
legal relationship to promote the welfare of the na-
tive people of the United States, including Native 
Hawaiians; 
(4) under the treaty making power of the 
United States, Congress exercised its constitutional 
authority to confirm treaties between the United 
States and the Kingdom of Hawaii, and from 1826 
until 1893, the United States— 
(A) recognized the sovereignty of the King-
dom of Hawaii; 
(B) accorded full diplomatic recognition to 
the Kingdom of Hawaii; and 
(C) entered into treaties and conventions 
with the Kingdom of Hawaii to govern com-
merce and navigation in 1826, 1842, 1849, 
1875, and 1887; 
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 257
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the men
and women of the United States Postal Service
have done an outstanding job of collecting, proc-
essing, sorting, and delivering the mail during
this time of national emergency.
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(1) a description of the activities of the Pro-
gram during the past fiscal year; 
(2) a description of the activities planned in the 
next fiscal year toward achieving the goals of the 
Plan; and 
(3) a description of the groups or categories of 
State, local, and regional decisionmakers identified 
as potential users of the information generated 
through the Program and a description of the activi-
ties used to facilitate consultations with and out-
reach to these groups, coordinated through the work 
of the interagency committee. 
SEC. 4620. RELATION TO OTHER AUTHORITIES. 
The President shall— 
(1) ensure that relevant research, assessment, 
and outreach activities of the National Climate Pro-
gram, established by the National Climate Program 
Act (15 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.), are considered in de-
veloping national global and regional climate change 
research and assessment efforts; and 
(2) facilitate ongoing dialog and information ex-
change with regional, State, and local governments 
and other user communities through programs au-
thorized in the National Climate Program Act (15 
U.S.C. 2901 et seq.). 
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H. Res. 691 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 1, 2007. 
Whereas for 23 years the all-volunteer Gulf Coast Wing and 
West Houston Squadron of the Commemorative Air 
Force has performed in the Wings Over Houston Airshow 
at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas; 
Whereas the Wings Over Houston Airshow has been rated as 
one of the top events of its kind in the Nation; 
Whereas tens of thousands of people from southeast Texas 
and all over the United States attend the event each year 
and experience the unique opportunity to see the United 
States Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard per-
form and to meet service members of the past and 
present; 
Whereas the Wings Over Houston Airshow has helped to in-
crease awareness and appreciation for the United States 
Armed Forces and its active duty members and veterans; 
Whereas the Wings Over Houston Airshow serves to promote 
an understanding and appreciation of military history 
through the reenactment of battles and the acquisition, 
restoration, and display of vintage aircraft; 
Whereas throughout its history, Wings Over Houston Air-
show has benefitted local and national charities, including 
the Wings Over Houston Airshow Scholarship Program,
(5) pursuant to the Hawaiian Homes Commis-
sion Act, 1920 (42 Stat. 108, chapter 42), the 
United States set aside approximately 203,500 acres 
of land to address the conditions of Native Hawai-
ians in the Federal territory that later became the 
State of Hawaii; 
(6) by setting aside 203,500 acres of land for 
Native Hawaiian homesteads and farms, the Hawai-
ian Homes Commission Act assists the members of 
the Native Hawaiian community in maintaining dis-
tinct native settlements throughout the State of Ha-
waii; 
(7) approximately 6,800 Native Hawaiian fami-
lies reside on the Hawaiian Home Lands and ap-
proximately 18,000 Native Hawaiians who are eligi-
ble to reside on the Hawaiian Home Lands are on 
a waiting list to receive assignments of Hawaiian 
Home Lands; 
(8)(A) in 1959, as part of the compact with the 
United States admitting Hawaii into the Union, 
Congress established a public trust (commonly 
known as the ‘‘ceded lands trust’’), for 5 purposes, 
1 of which is the betterment of the conditions of Na-
tive Hawaiians; 
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112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4402 
AN ACT 
To require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary 
of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic 
sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic 
and critical importance to United States economic and 
national security and manufacturing competitiveness.
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subsection (h) of section 2304 of title 10, United States
Code, for the competition or outsourcing of commercial ac-
tivities.
(TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
SEC. 8015. Funds appropriated in title III of this Act
for the Department of Defense Pilot Mentor-Protege Pro-
gram may be transferred to any other appropriation con-
tained in this Act solely for the purpose of implementing
a Mentor-Protege Program developmental assistance agree-
ment pursuant to section 831 of the National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 101–510;
10 U.S.C. 2302 note), as amended, under the authority of
this provision or any other transfer authority contained in
this Act.
SEC. 8016. None of the funds in this Act may be avail-
able for the purchase by the Department of Defense (and
its departments and agencies) of welded shipboard anchor
and mooring chain 4 inches in diameter and under unless
the anchor and mooring chain are manufactured in the
United States from components which are substantially
manufactured in the United States: Provided, That for the
purpose of this section manufactured will include cutting,
heat treating, quality control, testing of chain and welding
(including the forging and shot blasting process): Provided
further, That for the purpose of this section substantially
all of the components of anchor and mooring chain shall
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be considered to be produced or manufactured in the United
States if the aggregate cost of the components produced or
manufactured in the United States exceeds the aggregate
cost of the components produced or manufactured outside
the United States: Provided further, That when adequate
domestic supplies are not available to meet Department of
Defense requirements on a timely basis, the Secretary of the
service responsible for the procurement may waive this re-
striction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing
to the Committees on Appropriations that such an acquisi-
tion must be made in order to acquire capability for na-
tional security purposes.
SEC. 8017. None of the funds available to the Depart-
ment of Defense may be used to demilitarize or dispose of
M–1 Carbines, M–1 Garand rifles, M–14 rifles, .22 caliber
rifles, .30 caliber rifles, or M–1911 pistols.
SEC. 8018. No more than $500,000 of the funds appro-
priated or made available in this Act shall be used during
a single fiscal year for any single relocation of an organiza-
tion, unit, activity or function of the Department of Defense
into or within the National Capital Region: Provided, That
the Secretary of Defense may waive this restriction on a
case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the congres-
sional defense committees that such a relocation is required
in the best interest of the Government.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 692 
Honoring the 26th anniversary of Northern Ireland’s first integrated school 
and further encouraging continued innovation to achieve a shared future 
in education in Northern Ireland that would deliver much higher stand-
ards of skills. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2007 
Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York (for herself, Mr. WALSH of New York, Mr. 
CROWLEY, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. MCHUGH, Mrs. 
MALONEY of New York, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. HIGGINS) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the 26th anniversary of Northern Ireland’s first 
integrated school and further encouraging continued in-
novation to achieve a shared future in education in 
Northern Ireland that would deliver much higher stand-
ards of skills. 
Whereas since its foundation in 1921, Northern Ireland has 
had two separate educational systems; 
Whereas 2007 marks the 26th anniversary of the opening of 
Northern Ireland’s first integrated school, Lagan College 
in south Belfast; 
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(1) in subsection (c)(1)(D), by inserting ‘‘(in-
cluding those that are eligible to receive assistance 
under part A or B of title III or under title V)’’ 
after ‘‘other institutions of higher education’’; and 
(2) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the 
following new paragraph: 
‘‘(5) SPECIAL RULE.—The Secretary may waive 
or reduce the required non-Federal share for institu-
tions that—
‘‘(A) are eligible to receive assistance 
under part A or B of title III or under title V; 
and 
‘‘(B) have submitted a grant application 
under this section that demonstrates a need for 
a waiver or reduction, as determined by the 
Secretary.’’. 
(b) EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.—Section 
613 (20 U.S.C. 1130a) is amended by adding at the end 
the following new subsection: 
‘‘(e) SPECIAL RULE.—The Secretary may waive or 
reduce the required non-Federal share for institutions 
that—
‘‘(1) are eligible to receive assistance under part 
A or B of title III or under title V; and
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‘‘(2) have submitted a grant application under 
this section that demonstrates a need for a waiver 
or reduction, as determined by the Secretary.’’. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
614 (20 U.S.C. 1130b) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘1999’’ each place it appears 
and inserting ‘‘2007’’; and 
(2) by striking ‘‘4 succeeding’’ each place it ap-
pears and inserting ‘‘5 succeeding’’. 
SEC. 603. INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY. 
(a) FOREIGN SERVICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP-
MENT.—Section 621 (20 U.S.C. 1131) is amended—
(1) by striking the heading of such section and 
inserting the following: 
‘‘SEC. 621. PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN SERVICE PROFES-
SIONALS.’’; 
(2) by striking the second sentence of sub-
section (a) and inserting the following: ‘‘The Insti-
tute shall conduct a program to enhance the inter-
national competitiveness of the United States by in-
creasing the participation of underrepresented popu-
lations in the international service, including private 
international voluntary organizations and the foreign 
service of the United States.’’; and
out this Act. Upon request of the Chairperson or Vice 
Chairperson of the Commission, the head of that depart-
ment or agency shall furnish that information to the Com-
mission. 
(d) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United 
States mails in the same manner and under the same con-
ditions as other departments and agencies of the United 
States. 
(e) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES.—Upon 
the request of the Commission, the Administrator of Gen-
eral Services shall provide to the Commission, on a reim-
bursable basis, the administrative support services nec-
essary for the Commission to carry out its responsibilities 
under this Act. 
(f) SUBPOENA POWER.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may issue 
subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of 
witnesses and the production of any evidence relat-
ing to any matter under investigation by the Com-
mission. The attendance of witnesses and the pro-
duction of evidence may be required from any place 
within the United States at any designated place of 
hearing within the United States. 
(2) FAILURE TO OBEY A SUBPOENA.—If a per-
son refuses to obey a subpoena issued under para-
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graph (1), the Commission may apply to a United 
States district court for an order requiring that per-
son to appear before the Commission to give testi-
mony, produce evidence, or both, relating to the 
matter under investigation. The application may be 
made within the judicial district where the hearing 
is conducted or where that person is found, resides, 
or transacts business. Any failure to obey the order 
of the court may be punished by the court as civil 
contempt. 
(3) SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS.—The subpoenas 
of the Commission shall be served in the manner 
provided for subpoenas issued by a United States 
district court under the Federal Rules of Civil Pro-
cedure for the United States district courts. 
(4) SERVICE OF PROCESS.—All process of any 
court to which application is made under paragraph 
(2) may be served in the judicial district in which 
the person required to be served resides or may be 
found. 
SEC. 6. REPORT. 
The Commission shall transmit a report to the Con-
gress not later than 8 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act. The report shall contain a detailed statement 
of the findings and conclusions of the Commission, to-
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gether with its recommendations for legislation, adminis-
trative actions, and such other actions as the Commission 
considers appropriate. 
Æ 
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of providing expertise in the area of national 
needs for the proficiency in world regions, for-
eign languages, and international affairs. 
‘‘(5) CONTRACTS; 
EXPERTS
AND
CONSULT-
ANTS.—The International Advisory Board may enter 
into contracts for the acquisition of information, 
suggestions, estimates, and statistics for the purpose 
of this section. The International Advisory Board is 
authorized to obtain the services of experts and con-
sultants without regard to section 3109 of title 5, 
United States Code and to set pay in accordance 
with such section. 
‘‘(h) TERMINATION.—Notwithstanding the sunset 
and charter provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (5 U.S.C. App. I) or any other statute or regulation, 
the International Advisory Board shall be authorized 
through September 30, 2012. 
‘‘(i) FUNDS.—The Secretary shall use not more than 
one-half of the funds available to the Secretary under sec-
tion 632 to carry out this section.’’. 
SEC. 606. RECRUITER ACCESS TO STUDENTS AND STUDENT 
RECRUITING INFORMATION; SAFETY. 
Part D of title VI is amended by inserting after sec-
tion 633 (as added by section 605) the following new sec-
tions:
333
‘‘SEC. 634. RECRUITER ACCESS TO STUDENTS AND STU-
DENT RECRUITING INFORMATION. 
‘‘Each institution of higher education that receives a 
grant under this title shall assure that—
‘‘(1) recruiters of the United States Govern-
ment and agencies thereof are given the same access 
to students as is provided generally to other institu-
tions of higher education and prospective employers 
of those students for the purpose of recruiting for 
graduate opportunities or prospective employment; 
and 
‘‘(2) no undue restrictions are placed upon stu-
dents that seek employment with the United States 
Government or any agency thereof. 
‘‘SEC. 635. STUDENT SAFETY. 
‘‘Applicants seeking funds under this title to support 
student travel and study abroad shall submit as part of 
their grant application a description of safety policies and 
procedures for students participating in the program while 
abroad.’’. 
SEC. 607. NATIONAL STUDY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE HERIT-
AGE COMMUNITIES. 
Part D of title VI is further amended by inserting 
after section 635 (as added by section 606) the following 
new section:
334
‘‘SEC. 636. NATIONAL STUDY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE HER-
ITAGE COMMUNITIES. 
‘‘(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of Education, in con-
sultation with the International Advisory Board, shall con-
duct a study to identify foreign language heritage commu-
nities, particularly such communities that include speakers 
of languages that are critical to the national security of 
the United States. 
‘‘(b) FOREIGN LANGUAGE HERITAGE COMMUNITY.—
For purposes of this section, the term ‘foreign language 
heritage community’ means a community of residents or 
citizens of the United States who are native speakers of, 
or who have partial fluency in, a foreign language. 
‘‘(c) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Education 
shall submit a report to the Congress on the results of 
the study conducted under this section.’’. 
TITLE VII—TITLE VII 
AMENDMENTS 
SEC. 701. JAVITS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. 
(a) AUTHORITY AND TIMING OF AWARDS.—Section 
701(a) (20 U.S.C. 1132a(a)) is amended by inserting 
after the second sentence the following: ‘‘For purposes of 
the exception in the preceding sentence, a master’s degree 
in fine arts shall be considered a terminal degree.’’.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 259
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the re-
lief efforts undertaken by charitable organiza-
tions and the people of the United States in the
aftermath of the terrorist attacks against the
United States that occurred on September 11,
2001.
339
sure a successful combination of training in both 
teaching and such content; and’’. 
(c) STIPENDS.—Section 714(b) (20 U.S.C. 1135c(b)) 
is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘1999–2000’’ and inserting 
‘‘2007–2008’’; 
(2) by striking ‘‘shall be set’’ and inserting 
‘‘may be set’’; and 
(3) by striking ‘‘Foundation graduate fellow-
ships’’ and inserting ‘‘Foundation Graduate Re-
search Fellowship Program on February 1 of such 
academic year’’. 
(d) ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE.—Section 715(a)(1) 
(20 U.S.C. 1135d(a)(1)) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘1999–2000’’ and inserting 
‘‘2007–2008’’; 
(2) by striking ‘‘1998–1999’’ and inserting 
‘‘2006–2007’’; and 
(3) by inserting ‘‘for All Urban Consumers’’ 
after ‘‘Price Index’’. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
716 (20 U.S.C. 1135e) is amended by striking ‘‘fiscal year 
1999 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 
4 succeeding fiscal years’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal year 2007