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H. Res. 806 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 8, 2007. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 
the bill (H.R. 3222) making appropriations for the Depart-
ment of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2008, and for other purposes. All points of order against the 
conference report and against its consideration are waived. 
The conference report shall be considered as read. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
House Calendar No. 149 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 806 
[Report No. 110–435] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the conference report 
to accompany the bill (H.R. 3222) making ap-
propriations for the Department of Defense for 
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and 
for other purposes. 
NOVEMBER 7, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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known area that South Florida developers had deemed a 
worthless swamp; 
Whereas in the same year, Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ book 
mustered the public support to guard this subtropical 
marshland through a declaration from President Harry 
Truman, officially protecting the Everglades as a Na-
tional Park; 
Whereas at the age of 78, Marjory Stoneman Douglas found-
ed the Friends of the Everglades, an educational and ad-
vocacy group dedicated to the protection and restoration 
of this ecosystem that continues to be at forefront of 
Florida conservation; 
Whereas in November 1993, President Bill Clinton awarded 
Marjory Stoneman Douglas the Presidential Medal of 
Freedom, the highest honor given to a civilian; 
Whereas 2007 marked the 60th anniversary of the publica-
tion of her book, The Everglades: River of Grass; and 
Whereas Marjory Stoneman Douglas passed away in 1998 
living to the age of 108, her ashes scattered in the Ever-
glades she worked so tirelessly to preserve: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
life, achievements, and distinguished career of Marjory 
Stoneman Douglas, pioneer in the field of conservation, on
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the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the publication of The 
Everglades: River of Grass. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
(1) as a matter of claimed inherent authority; 
or 
(2) under any Federal law (including the Indian 
Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) 
(including any regulations promulgated by the Sec-
retary or the National Indian Gaming Commission 
pursuant to that Act)). 
Passed the House of Representatives June 8, 2010. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 808 IH 
Whereas COG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Orga-
nization guiding the region’s transportation planning in 
partnership with the state and local departments of 
transportation since the 1960s and has served as key ad-
vocate for increased funding for the region’s transpor-
tation needs; 
Whereas COG’s air quality committee created by the State of 
Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Dis-
trict of Columbia, has worked successfully to reduce pol-
lutants in the region’s air; 
Whereas COG has worked with area governments and law en-
forcement and emergency response officials to improve 
public safety response and coordination for over four dec-
ades, starting with the ‘‘mutual aid agreements’’ that 
began with the opening of the Wilson Bridge in 1962 and 
continuing to the present with homeland security plan-
ning and initiatives such as the regional pawnshop data-
base that has helped recover millions of dollars of stolen 
property; and 
Whereas COG managed a Federal pilot program to provide 
treatment and support services to women who abused al-
cohol and drugs, and currently works with area health of-
ficials to improve the region’s emergency preparedness by 
developing a disease and syndromic surveillance system: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives does hereby offers its sincerest congratula-
tions to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Govern-
ments in recognition of its 50th Anniversary and its legacy 
of outstanding service to the governments and citizens of 
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greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan region and ex-
presses its appreciation for a job well done. 
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H. Res. 809 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 9, 2007. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
3996) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend 
certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. All points 
of order against consideration of the bill are waived except 
those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be 
considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be consid-
ered as read. All points of order against provisions of the bill, 
as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be con-
sidered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any 
amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Ways and Means; (2) an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute, if offered by Representative McCrery 
of Louisiana or his designee, which shall be considered as
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ommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now 
printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, 
as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of 
order against provisions of the bill, as amended, are 
waived. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill, as amended, and on any amendment 
thereto, to final passage without intervening motion ex-
cept: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled 
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Ways and Means; (2) an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute, if offered by Representative 
McCrery of Louisiana or his designee, which shall be con-
sidered 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. 3996 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. 
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House Calendar No. 152 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 809 
[Report No. 110–438] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3996) 
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
extend certain expiring provisions, and for other 
purposes. 
NOVEMBER 8, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 811 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 14, 2007. 
Whereas on November 6, 2007, a terrorist carried out a sui-
cide bombing in the Baghlan province of Afghanistan 
that deliberately targeted a delegation of 18 members of 
the Wolesi Jirga, the directly elected chamber of the Na-
tional Assembly of Afghanistan; 
Whereas this horrific bombing was the deadliest suicide at-
tack since the liberation of Afghanistan from the brutal 
Taliban regime in 2001, reportedly killing at least 50 Af-
ghan citizens, including several schoolchildren, and 
wounding dozens of others; 
Whereas at least six members of the Wolesi Jirga were killed 
in the attack, including Sayed Mustafa Kazemi, Chair of 
the Economic Commission of the Wolesi Jirga and 
former Minister of Commerce; Engineer Abdul Matin, a 
member from the province of Helmland; Sibgatullah 
Zaki, a member from the province of Takhar; Haji Sahib 
Rahman Hemat, a member from the province of Kunar; 
Nazik Mir Sarferaz, a member from the Kunduz prov-
ince; and Mohammad Arif Zarif, a member from Kabul; 
Whereas the legislative delegation transcended political, eth-
nic, and regional divisions and was targeted by this hei-
nous act while carrying out its official duties in service 
to the Afghan people;
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1061 
AN ACT 
To transfer certain land to the United States to be 
held in trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe, to place 
land into trust for the Hoh Indian Tribe, and for 
other purposes.
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(1) condemns in the strongest terms the November 
6, 2007, attack in the Baghlan province of Afghanistan 
and all other attacks against the democratic freedom 
and sovereignty of the Afghan people; 
(2) expresses its condolences to the people of Af-
ghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga; 
(3) supports the efforts of the Government of Af-
ghanistan to investigate the attack and bring the per-
petrators to justice; 
(4) reaffirms the long-term commitment of the 
United States to the establishment of security, the 
strengthening of democratic and civil institutions, and 
the promotion of economic opportunity as the basis for 
a stable, secure, and democratic Afghanistan; and 
(5) calls upon the United States and other respon-
sible nations to strengthen their efforts to further the 
goals and standards set forth in the Afghanistan Com-
pact for improvements in security, governance, and eco-
nomic development. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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of strength for military families and vital for the contin-
ued success of members of the Armed Forces; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces and their families 
continue to need the support of all Americans; 
Whereas the Army Community Covenant was established on 
April 17, 2008, to accomplish that goal by recognizing 
the strength of Army soldiers and their families and the 
support of their local community; 
Whereas the Army Community Covenant has extended to 
building local community support for all branches of the 
Armed Forces; and 
Whereas these Community Covenants have successfully built 
lasting partnerships and contributed to the readiness of 
the members of the Armed Forces and their families: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) supports and encourages Community Cov-
enant signing ceremonies between local communities 
and the Armed Forces throughout the United 
States; 
(2) encourages Americans to participate in or 
develop programs and services to support members 
of the Armed Forces and their families in their com-
munities, especially during and after military deploy-
ments; and 
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H. Res. 812 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 14, 2007. 
Whereas in late October 2007, a series of storms brought tor-
rential rainfall to southern Mexico, especially the States 
of Tabasco and Chiapas, causing the Grijalva, Carrizal, 
and Puxcatan Rivers to overflow their banks; 
Whereas early reports have branded the resulting floods as 
the worst in Mexico in 50 years and Mexican President 
Calderon has called it ‘‘one of the worst natural disasters 
in the history of our country. Not only because of the size 
of the area affected, but because of the number of people 
affected’’; 
Whereas the flooding is estimated to have affected 1,000,000 
people so far; 
Whereas Mexico’s Federal Social Development Department 
now estimates that the homes of over 500,000 people 
were damaged or destroyed; 
Whereas more than 300,000 people are reported to still be 
trapped inside their homes or on their rooftops, with un-
certain access to food, medicine, and safe drinking water; 
Whereas forecasts call for even more rain in the days ahead; 
Whereas the Governor of the State of Tabasco Andres 
Granier stated that 100 percent of the states crops were
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lost and that 80 percent of the State of Tabasco is under 
water; 
Whereas the capital of Tabasco, Villahermosa, has been par-
ticularly devastated, being compared to New Orleans 
after Hurricane Katrina; 
Whereas the flooding has hampered the capacity of Mexico’s 
oil industry; 
Whereas in the State of Chiapas, authorities have declared a 
state of emergency in 22 municipalities and at least 
7,000 people have been evacuated to shelters; 
Whereas Red Cross workers in Mexico have called for urgent 
supplies of water, food, and basic materials to assist in 
the rescue efforts; and 
Whereas health officials have begun warning against the seri-
ous possibility of cholera and waterborne diseases: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its heartfelt sympathy for the victims 
of the devastating flooding affecting southern Mexico; 
(2) conveys its sincere support to the people and 
Government of Mexico; 
(3) urges the United States Government to imme-
diately make available all appropriate assistance re-
quested by the Mexican authorities; and
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(4) reaffirms its commitment to provide relief aid to 
the victims as the effects of the flooding continue to un-
fold. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 813 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 14, 2007. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 
the bill (H.R. 1429) to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to 
improve program quality, to expand access, and for other 
purposes. All points of order against the conference report 
and against its consideration are waived. The conference re-
port shall be considered as read. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 153 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 813 
[Report No. 110–440] 
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill 
(H.R. 1429) to reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program 
quality, to expand access, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 9, 2007 
Ms. CASTOR, 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 conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 1429) to reauthorize the Head 
Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, 
and for other purposes. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 1429) to reauthorize the Head 
Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, 
and for other purposes. All points of order against the con-
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ference report and against its consideration are waived. 
The conference report shall be considered as read. 
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House Calendar No. 153 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 813 
[Report No. 110–440] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the conference report 
to accompany the bill (H.R. 1429) to reauthorize 
the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, 
to expand access, and for other purposes. 
NOVEMBER 9, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 814 
Encouraging the elimination of fishing subsidies that contribute to over-
capacity in the world’s commercial fishing fleets and lead to overfishing 
of global fish stocks. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 9, 2007 
Mr. KIND (for himself and Mr. BRADY of Texas) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Encouraging the elimination of fishing subsidies that con-
tribute to overcapacity in the world’s commercial fishing 
fleets and lead to overfishing of global fish stocks. 
Whereas 2,600,000,000 people in the world get at least 20 
percent of their total dietary animal protein intake from 
fish; 
Whereas the Food and Agriculture Organization of the 
United Nations has found that 75 percent of the world’s 
fisheries are currently overexploited, fully exploited, sig-
nificantly depleted, or recovering from overexploitation; 
Whereas countries throughout the world are currently being 
forced to deal with the negative social and economic con-
sequences that result from the overexploitation of crucial 
fisheries stocks; 
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Whereas the global fishing fleet capacity is estimated to be 
considerably greater than is needed to catch what the 
ocean can sustainably produce; 
Whereas the United States Congress recognized the threat of 
overfishing to our oceans and economy and therefore in-
cluded the requirement to end overfishing in United 
States commercial fisheries by 2011 in the Magnuson- 
Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reau-
thorization Act of 2006; 
Whereas the United States Commission on Ocean Policy and 
the Pew Oceans Commission identified overcapitalization 
of the global commercial fishing fleets as a major contrib-
utor to the decline of economically important fish popu-
lations; 
Whereas the United Nations Code of Conduct for Responsible 
Fishing clearly articulates that the United States and all 
countries should take actions to prevent overfishing and 
excess fishing capacity; 
Whereas scientific studies indicate that subsidies result in 
fishing activity that is beyond biologically sustainable lim-
its; 
Whereas harmful fishing subsidies encourage overcapitaliza-
tion and overfishing, support destructive fishing practices 
that would not otherwise be economically viable, and 
amount to at least $20,000,000,000 annually, an amount 
equivalent to approximately 25 percent of the global com-
mercial trade in fish; 
Whereas harmful fishing subsidies are concentrated in rel-
atively few countries, putting other fishing countries, in-
cluding the United States, at an economic disadvantage; 
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individual the opportunity to present, orally or in writing (at 
the discretion of the board), a statement to the board. 
(g) PRESENTATION
OF REPORTS
TO COMMITTEE
ON 
STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT.—Whenever the board 
transmits any report to the Committee on Standards of Offi-
cial Conduct relating to official conduct of any Member, offi-
cer, or employee of the House, it shall designate a member 
of the board or staff to present the report to such committee 
if requested by such committee. 
(h) COMPENSATION OF STAFF.—Upon the affirmative 
vote of at least 4 of its members, the board may appoint and 
fix the compensation of such professional, nonpartisan staff 
as it considers necessary to perform its duties. 
(i) TERMINATION OF STAFF.—Members of the staff may 
be terminated during a Congress solely by the affirmative 
vote of at least 4 members of the board. 
(j) REIMBURSEMENTS.—The board may reimburse its 
members and staff for travel, subsistence, and other nec-
essary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their 
duties in the same manner as is permissible for such expenses 
of other employees of the House. 
(k) AGREEMENTS; RETENTION OF DOCUMENTS BY THE 
CLERK.—(1) Before any individual who is appointed to serve 
on the board (including an individual who is an alternate) or 
before any individual is hired to be a staff member of the Of-
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Whereas the scope and magnitude of global fisheries subsidies 
are so massive that eliminating subsidies that contribute 
to increasing capacity is one of the most significant ac-
tions that can be taken to help reverse the decline in 
global fish stocks; 
Whereas new multilateral trade rules on subsidies that distort 
production, trade and the sustainability of fisheries re-
sources are necessary to restore global fish stocks to sus-
tainable levels; 
Whereas it is essential that the United States continue to be 
a world leader in advancing policies to eliminate fishing 
subsidies that promote overcapacity and overfishing; 
Whereas the United States has represented to the World 
Trade Organization that a broad prohibition addressing 
all elements that support fishing capacity is needed to 
clarify and improve the international trade rules on sub-
sidies; and 
Whereas members of the World Trade Organization, as part 
of the Doha Development Agenda (Doha Development 
Round), are engaged in historic negotiations to end 
harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapacity 
and overfishing: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives urge the 
United States to seek, in the Doha Development Round 
negotiations, effective multilateral agreements to prohibit 
fishing subsidies that promote— 
(1) overcapitalization; 
(2) overfishing; and 
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(3) illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing. 
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