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carried to term or where the pregnancy is the result of
an act of rape or incest.
SEC. 108. Expenditures made pursuant to this title
of this joint resolution shall be charged to the applicable
appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a bill in
which such applicable appropriation, fund, or authoriza-
tion is contained is enacted into law.
SEC. 109. No provision in the appropriations Act for
the fiscal year 1996 referred to in section 101 of this title
of this joint resolution that makes the availability of any
appropriation provided therein dependent upon the enact-
ment of additional authorizing or other legislation shall
be effective before the date set forth in section 106(c) of
this joint resolution.
SEC. 110. Appropriations and funds made available
by or authority granted pursuant to this title of this joint
resolution may be used without regard to the time limita-
tions for submission and approval of apportionments set
forth in section 1513 of title 31, United States Code, but
nothing herein shall be construed to waive any other provi-
sion of law governing the apportionment of funds.
SEC. 111. Notwithstanding any other provision of
this title of this joint resolution, except section 106, when-
ever the Act listed in section 101 as passed by both the
House and Senate as of the date of enactment of this joint
I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2038 
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility 
of certain veterans while they have disability claims pending under title 
38 of the United States Code. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 16, 2013 
Ms. SPEIER (for herself, Mr. VARGAS, and Ms. MCCOLLUM) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture 
A BILL 
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand 
the eligibility of certain veterans while they have dis-
ability claims pending under title 38 of the United States 
Code. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Disabled Veterans Nu-
trition Fairness Act of 2013’’. 
SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS. 
Section 3(j)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 
2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) is amended— 
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(1) in subparagraph (A) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the 
end, 
(2) in subparagraph (B) by adding ‘‘or’’ at the 
end, and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(C) has pending under title 38 of the 
United States Code a claim for compensation 
for a service-connected disability for which no 
disposition has yet been made by the Secretary 
of Veteran Affairs;’’. 
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I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2039 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs to furnish headstones and markers for certain deceased veterans 
buried in veterans’ cemeteries of Indian tribes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 16, 2013 
Ms. TITUS (for herself, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. COLE, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. 
MCCOLLUM, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CA´RDENAS, and Mr. TAKANO) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Vet-
erans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish headstones and 
markers for certain deceased veterans buried in veterans’ 
cemeteries of Indian tribes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. HEADSTONES AND MARKERS FOR PLACEMENT 
IN TRIBAL VETERANS’ CEMETERIES. 
Section 2306 of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended— 
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(1) in subsection (a)(4), by inserting ‘‘or in a 
veterans’ cemetery on land owned by or held in trust 
for a tribal organization (as defined in section 
3765(4) of this title)’’ after ‘‘State’’; and 
(2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ‘‘a vet-
erans’ cemetery on land owned by or held in trust 
for a tribal organization,’’ after ‘‘a veterans’ ceme-
tery owned by a State,’’. 
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IA
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 155
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for
other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 3, 1996
Ms. JACKSON-LEE introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Appropriations
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
1996, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) EXTENSION OF PERIOD.—Section 106(c) of Pub-
lic Law 104–56 is amended by striking ‘‘December 15,
1995’’ and inserting ‘‘January 19, 1996’’.
(b) MODIFICATION IN RATE OF OPERATIONS REDUC-
TION APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN PROGRAMS.—Section 111
of Public Law 104–56 is amended in the last sentence by
striking ‘‘25 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘10 percent’’.
•HJ 155 IH
SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) COMPENSATION
OF
FURLOUGHED
PERSON-
NEL.—Any officer or employee of the United States Gov-
ernment or of the District of Columbia government who
was furloughed for any period as a result of a lapse in
appropriations occurring after December 15, 1995, and
before the enactment of this joint resolution, shall be com-
pensated at the standard rate of compensation for such
officer or employee for such period.
(b) RATIFICATION OF OBLIGATIONS.—All obligations
that were incurred in anticipation of the appropriations
made and authority granted by the enactment of this joint
resolution, and that were for the purpose of maintaining
the level of activity essential to protect life and property
and to bring about the orderly termination of government
functions, are hereby ratified and approved if otherwise
in accord with the provisions of Public Law 104–56, as
amended by this joint resolution.
Æ
I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2041 
To modify the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income 
Security Act of 1974 to exclude appraisers of employee stock ownership 
plans. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 17, 2013 
Mr. GUTHRIE (for himself, Mr. LOEBSACK, and Ms. JENKINS) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the 
Workforce 
A BILL 
To modify the definition of fiduciary under the Employee 
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude ap-
praisers of employee stock ownership plans. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FIDUCIARY EXCLUSION. 
Section 3(21)(A) of the Employee Retirement Income 
and Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1002(21)(A)) is 
amended by inserting ‘‘and except to the extent a person 
is providing an appraisal or fairness opinion with respect 
to qualifying employer securities (as defined in section 
407(d)(5)) included in an employee stock ownership plan 
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(as defined in section 407(d)(6)),’’ after ‘‘subparagraph 
(B),’’. 
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IA
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 156
Making further continuing appropriations for railroad retirement benefits
for fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1996
Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota introduced the following joint resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Appropriations
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for railroad retire-
ment benefits for fiscal year 1996, and for other
purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR RAILROAD
RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—There are appropriated, out of
any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,
and out of applicable corporate or other revenues, receipts,
and funds, for the several departments, agencies, corpora-
tions, and other organizational units of Government for
fiscal year 1996, and for other purposes, such amounts
•HJ 156 IH
as may be necessary, under the authority and conditions
provided in the applicable appropriations Act for fiscal
year 1995, for continuing the following projects or activi-
ties including the costs of direct loans and loan guarantees
(not otherwise specifically provided for in this joint resolu-
tion) that were conducted in fiscal year 1995:
All projects and activities funded under the ac-
count heading ‘‘Dual Benefits Payments Account’’
under the Railroad Retirement Board.
(b) APPLICABLE RATE OF OPERATIONS.—
(1) Whenever the amount that would be made
available or the authority that would be granted in
subsection (a) is greater than the amount or author-
ity that would be available or granted under current
operations, the pertinent project or activity shall be
continued at a rate for operations not exceeding the
current rate.
(2) Whenever the amount that would be made
available or the authority that would be granted
under the applicable appropriations Act for fiscal
year 1996, as passed by the House as of the date
of the enactment of this joint resolution, is different
from the amount or authority that would be avail-
able or granted under such Act as passed by the
Senate as of the date of the enactment of this joint
‘‘(b) QUALIFIED REHABILITATION EXPENDITURE.— 
For purposes of this section— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified reha-
bilitation expenditure’ means any amount properly 
chargeable to capital account— 
‘‘(A) in connection with the certified reha-
bilitation of a qualified historic home, and 
‘‘(B) for property for which depreciation 
would be allowable under section 168 if the 
qualified historic home were used in a trade or 
business. 
‘‘(2) 
CERTAIN
EXPENDITURES
NOT
IN-
CLUDED.—Rules similar to the rules of clauses (ii) 
and (iii) of section 47(c)(2)(B) shall apply. 
‘‘(3) MIXED USE OR MULTIFAMILY BUILDING.— 
If only a portion of a building is used as the prin-
cipal residence of the taxpayer, only qualified reha-
bilitation expenditures which are properly allocable 
to such portion shall be taken into account under 
this section. 
‘‘(c) CERTIFIED REHABILITATION.—For purposes of 
this section— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘certified reha-
bilitation’ has the meaning given such term by sec-
tion 47(c)(2)(C). 
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prises in creating jobs and strengthening local 
economies while achieving optimal outcomes in 
addressing policy challenges at the national, 
state, and local level. The Commission shall re-
ceive and consider reports and testimony from 
individuals, government departments, State and 
local elected officials, community-based organi-
zations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based or-
ganizations, foundations, and other public and 
private organizations statewide and of national 
significance on the following: 
(i) How social enterprise can accel-
erate progress on social issues. 
(ii) How social enterprises work in a 
cross-sector manner. 
(iii) How social enterprise can ad-
vance social and economic development 
goals. 
(B) AREAS OF STUDY AND RECOMMENDA-
TION.—The areas studied and potential rec-
ommendations offered by the Commission under 
this paragraph shall include the following: 
(i) The role of social enterprises in the 
United States economy. 
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section) result from such expenditure shall be reduced by 
the amount of the credit so allowed. 
‘‘(i) PROCESSING FEES.—Any State may impose a 
fee for the processing of applications for the certification 
of any rehabilitation under this section provided that the 
amount of such fee is used only to defray expenses associ-
ated with the processing of such applications. 
‘‘(j) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.—No credit shall 
be allowed under this section for any amount for which 
credit is allowed under section 47. 
‘‘(k) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall prescribe 
such regulations as may be appropriate to carry out the 
purposes of this section, including regulations where less 
than all of a building is used as a principal residence and 
where more than 1 taxpayer use the same dwelling unit 
as their principal residence.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) Subsection (a) of section 1016 of such Code 
is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para-
graph (36), by striking the period at the end of 
paragraph (37) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and by add-
ing at the end the following new item: 
‘‘(38) to the extent provided in section 
25E(h).’’. 
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(2) The table of sections for subpart A of part 
IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to sec-
tion 25D the following new item: 
‘‘Sec. 25E. Rehabilitation of historic principal residences.’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply with respect to rehabilitations the 
physical work on which begins after the date of enactment 
of this Act. 
Æ 
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IA
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 157
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1996, and for
other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 23, 1996
Mr. OBEY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Appropriations
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
1996, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 106 of Public Law 104–56 is amended by
striking clause (c) and all that follows and inserting the
following: ‘‘(c) March 15, 1996, whichever first occurs.’’.
Æ
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 158
JOINT RESOLUTION
To recognize the Peace Corps on the occasion of its 35th
anniversary and the Americans who have served as Peace
Corps volunteers.
Whereas the Peace Corps has become a powerful symbol of
America’s commitment to expand hope, create oppor-
tunity, and encourage development at the grass roots
level in the developing world;
•HJ 158 EH
Whereas more than 140,000 Americans have served as Peace
Corps volunteers in more than 125 countries in Africa,
Asia and the Pacific, Central Asia, Eastern and Central
Europe, and the Western Hemisphere since 1961, and
have strengthened the ties of friendship and understand-
ing between the people of the United States and those of
other countries;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers have made significant and
lasting contributions around the world in agriculture,
business development, education, the environment, health,
and youth development, and have improved the lives of
individuals and communities around the world;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers, enriched by their experi-
ences overseas, have brought to their communities
throughout the United States a deeper understanding of
other cultures and traditions;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers embody and represent many
of America’s most enduring values, such as service, com-
mitment to the poor, and friendship among nations;
Whereas the Peace Corps continues to receive broad, biparti-
san support in Congress and from the American people;
and
Whereas March 1, 1996 will mark the 35th anniversary of
the founding of the Peace Corps: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the achievements and contributions of the Peace
Corps over the past 35 years be celebrated; that the dedi-
cation and sacrifice of Peace Corps volunteers be recog-
nized and their continued contributions be acknowledged
•HJ 158 EH
not only for their service in other countries but in their
own communities; and that the President is requested to
honor Peace Corps volunteers and reaffirm our Nation’s
commitment to international peace and understanding.
Passed the House of Representatives March 26,
1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
IA
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 158
To recognize the Peace Corps on the occasion of its 35th anniversary and
the Americans who have served as Peace Corps volunteers.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 31, 1996
Mr. FARR of California (for himself, Mr. Hall of Ohio, Mr. Ward, Mr. Walsh,
Mr. Petri, and Mr. Shays) introduced the following joint resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on International Relations
JOINT RESOLUTION
To recognize the Peace Corps on the occasion of its 35th
anniversary and the Americans who have served as Peace
Corps volunteers.
Whereas the Peace Corps has become a powerful symbol of
America’s commitment to expand hope, create oppor-
tunity, and encourage development at the grass roots
level in the developing world;
Whereas more than 140,000 Americans have served as Peace
Corps volunteers in more than 125 countries in Africa,
Asia and the Pacific, Central Asia, Eastern and Central
Europe, and the Western Hemisphere since 1961, and
have strengthened the ties of friendship and understand-
ing between the people of the United States and those of
other countries;
•HJ 158 IH
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers have made significant and
lasting contributions around the world in agriculture,
business development, education, the environment, health,
and youth development, and have improved the lives of
individuals and communities around the world;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers, enriched by their experi-
ences overseas, have brought to their communities
throughout the United States a deeper understanding of
other cultures and traditions;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers embody and represent many
of America’s most enduring values, such as service, com-
mitment to the poor, and friendship among nations;
Whereas the Peace Corps continues to receive broad, biparti-
san support in Congress and from the American people;
and
Whereas March 1, 1996 will mark the 35th anniversary of
the founding of the Peace Corps: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the achievements and contributions of the Peace
Corps over the past 35 years be celebrated; that the dedi-
cation and sacrifice of Peace Corps volunteers be recog-
nized and their continued contributions be acknowledged
not only for their service in other countries but in their
own communities; and that the President is requested to
honor Peace Corps volunteers and reaffirm our Nation’s
commitment to international peace and understanding.
Æ
II
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 158
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 27 (legislative day, MARCH 26), 1996
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
JOINT RESOLUTION
To recognize the Peace Corps on the occasion of its 35th
anniversary and the Americans who have served as Peace
Corps volunteers.
Whereas the Peace Corps has become a powerful symbol of
America’s commitment to expand hope, create oppor-
tunity, and encourage development at the grass roots
level in the developing world;
HJ 158 RFS
Whereas more than 140,000 Americans have served as Peace
Corps volunteers in more than 125 countries in Africa,
Asia and the Pacific, Central Asia, Eastern and Central
Europe, and the Western Hemisphere since 1961, and
have strengthened the ties of friendship and understand-
ing between the people of the United States and those of
other countries;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers have made significant and
lasting contributions around the world in agriculture,
business development, education, the environment, health,
and youth development, and have improved the lives of
individuals and communities around the world;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers, enriched by their experi-
ences overseas, have brought to their communities
throughout the United States a deeper understanding of
other cultures and traditions;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers embody and represent many
of America’s most enduring values, such as service, com-
mitment to the poor, and friendship among nations;
Whereas the Peace Corps continues to receive broad, biparti-
san support in Congress and from the American people;
and
Whereas March 1, 1996 will mark the 35th anniversary of
the founding of the Peace Corps: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the achievements and contributions of the Peace
Corps over the past 35 years be celebrated; that the dedi-
cation and sacrifice of Peace Corps volunteers be recog-
nized and their continued contributions be acknowledged
HJ 158 RFS
not only for their service in other countries but in their
own communities; and that the President is requested to
honor Peace Corps volunteers and reaffirm our Nation’s
commitment to international peace and understanding.
Passed the House of Representatives March 26,
1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
•HJ 161 IH
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘Nothing in this Constitution shall prohibit either
public or private acknowledgement of God, the Creator;
and neither the United States nor any State shall make
any law, nor any Judicial system issue any judgment
which restricts the recognition of the Almighty God and
our individual and joint dependence on Him.’’.
Æ
I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2045 
To prohibit officers and employees of the Internal Revenue Service from 
initiating any new audits for 180 days. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 17, 2013 
Mr. FLEMING (for himself, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. CULBERSON, and 
Mr. BENISHEK) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To prohibit officers and employees of the Internal Revenue 
Service from initiating any new audits for 180 days. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘HALT the IRS Act’’. 
SEC. 2. SUSPENSION OF AUTHORITY OF IRS TO INITIATE 
NEW AUDITS. 
An officer or employee of the Internal Revenue Serv-
ice shall not initiate any new audit of any taxpayer during 
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the 180-day period beginning with the date of the enact-
ment of this Act. 
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