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109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 384
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the 100th anniversary of 
the founding of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 
Incorporated, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter 
fraternity established for African Americans.
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 384
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on De-
cember 4, 1906, by seven young men, respectfully known 
as the Seven Jewels, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New 
York; 
Whereas Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eu-
gene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Alli-
son Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson
•HCON 384 EH 
Tandy, the founders of the Fraternity, recognized the 
need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African de-
scendants in this country; 
Whereas the aims of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity are 
manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind; 
Whereas, for 100 years, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has 
played a fundamental role in the positive development of 
the character and education of more than 175,000 men; 
Whereas the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha have shared count-
less friendships and a common belief in the founding 
ideals of the Fraternity; 
Whereas alumni from Alpha Phi Alpha include many note-
worthy leaders in the areas of government, business, en-
tertainment, science, and higher education; 
Whereas the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has 350 college 
campus chapters and 350 alumni chapters in 44 States, 
the District of Columbia, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, 
and Europe; and 
Whereas the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity continues to enrich 
the lives of its members who, in turn, carry out in their 
communities a commitment to service and the uplifting of 
humanity: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) recognizes and honors the 100th anniver-
sary of the founding of the Alpha Phi Alpha Frater-
nity; 
(2) commends all Alpha Phi Alpha brothers, 
past and present, for their bond of friendship, com-
•HCON 384 EH 
mon ideals and beliefs, and service to community; 
and 
(3) expresses its best wishes for the Alpha Phi 
Alpha Fraternity’s continued success and growth.
Passed the House of Representatives July 25, 2006. 
Attest:
Clerk.
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1158 
To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology 
Competitiveness Act of 1988. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 8, 2005 
Ms. HART (for herself and Mr. LIPINSKI) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Science 
A BILL 
To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation 
and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
9 of the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and 
Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 
5108) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary to carry out this Act $20,000,000 for each of the 
fiscal years 2006 through 2010.’’. 
(b) STEEL PROJECT PRIORITIES.—Section 4(c)(1) of 
the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Tech-
nology 
Competitiveness 
Act 
of 
1988 
(15 
U.S.C. 
5103(c)(1)) is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ‘‘coatings 
for sheet steels’’ and inserting ‘‘sheet and bar 
steels’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph: 
‘‘(K) The development of technologies 
which reduce greenhouse gas emissions.’’. 
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The Steel and 
Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competi-
tiveness Act of 1988 is further amended— 
(1) by striking section 7 (15 U.S.C. 5106); and 
(2) in section 8 (15 U.S.C. 5107), by inserting 
‘‘, beginning with fiscal year 2006,’’ after ‘‘close of 
each fiscal year’’. 
Æ
stituting ‘$15,000’ for ‘$2,500’ with re-
spect to such person. 
‘‘(D) LIMITATIONS.— 
‘‘(i) PENALTY NOT TO APPLY WHERE 
FAILURE
NOT
DISCOVERED
EXERCISING 
REASONABLE
DILIGENCE.—No 
penalty 
shall be imposed by subparagraph (A) on 
any failure during any period for which it 
is established to the satisfaction of the 
Secretary that the person otherwise liable 
for such penalty did not know, and exer-
cising reasonable diligence would not have 
known, that such failure existed. 
‘‘(ii) PENALTY
NOT
TO
APPLY
TO 
FAILURES
CORRECTED
WITHIN
CERTAIN 
PERIODS.—No penalty shall be imposed by 
subparagraph (A) on any failure if— 
‘‘(I) such failure was due to rea-
sonable cause and not to willful ne-
glect; and 
‘‘(II) such failure is corrected 
during the 30-day period beginning on 
the first date the person otherwise lia-
ble for such penalty knew, or exer-
H. Con. Res. 384
Agreed to November 16, 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 the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on December 
4, 1906, by seven young men, respectfully known as the Seven 
Jewels, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York;
Whereas Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene 
Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, 
Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson Tandy, the founders 
of the Fraternity, recognized the need for a strong bond of brother-
hood among African descendants in this country;
Whereas the aims of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity are manly 
deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind;
Whereas for 100 years, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has played 
a fundamental role in the positive development of the character 
and education of more than 175,000 men;
Whereas the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha have shared countless 
friendships and a common belief in the founding ideals of the 
Fraternity;
Whereas alumni from Alpha Phi Alpha include many noteworthy 
leaders in the areas of government, business, entertainment, 
science, and higher education;
Whereas the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has 350 college campus 
chapters and 350 alumni chapters in 44 States, the District 
of Columbia, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Europe; and
Whereas the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity continues to enrich the 
lives of its members who, in turn, carry out in their communities 
a commitment to service and the uplifting of humanity: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress—
(1) recognizes and honors the 100th anniversary of the 
founding of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; 
(2) commends all Alpha Phi Alpha brothers, past and 
present, for their bond of friendship, common ideals and beliefs, 
and service to community; and
H. Con. Res. 384—2
(3) expresses its best wishes for the Alpha Phi Alpha 
Fraternity’s continued success and growth.That 
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IIB 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1158 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
APRIL 27, 2005 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
AN ACT 
To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation 
and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 1158 RFS 
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
9 of the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and 
Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 
5108) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary to carry out this Act $12,000,000 for each of the 
fiscal years 2006 through 2010.’’. 
(b) STEEL PROJECT PRIORITIES.—Section 4(c)(1) of 
the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Tech-
nology 
Competitiveness 
Act 
of 
1988 
(15 
U.S.C. 
5103(c)(1)) is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ‘‘coatings 
for sheet steels’’ and inserting ‘‘sheet and bar 
steels’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph: 
‘‘(K) The development of technologies 
which reduce greenhouse gas emissions.’’. 
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The Steel and 
Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competi-
tiveness Act of 1988 is further amended— 
(1) by striking section 7 (15 U.S.C. 5106); and
HR 1158 RFS 
(2) in section 8 (15 U.S.C. 5107), by inserting 
‘‘, beginning with fiscal year 2006,’’ after ‘‘close of 
each fiscal year’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2005. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
cising reasonable diligence would have 
known, that such failure existed. 
‘‘(iii) OVERALL LIMITATION FOR UN-
INTENTIONAL FAILURES.—In the case of 
failures which are due to reasonable cause 
and not to willful neglect, the penalty im-
posed by subparagraph (A) for failures 
shall not exceed the amount equal to the 
lesser of— 
‘‘(I) 10 percent of the aggregate 
amount paid or incurred by the em-
ployer (or predecessor employer) dur-
ing the preceding taxable year for 
group health plans; or 
‘‘(II) $500,000. 
‘‘(E) WAIVER BY SECRETARY.—In the case 
of a failure which is due to reasonable cause 
and not to willful neglect, the Secretary may 
waive part or all of the penalty imposed by sub-
paragraph (A) to the extent that the payment 
of such penalty would be excessive relative to 
the failure involved.’’. 
(d) DEFINITIONS.—Section 733(d) of the Employee 
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 
1191b(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(a)(1) or (b)(2)(B) of section 408, whichever is 
applicable, shall be increased by the deductible 
amount in effect under section 219(b)(5) for 
such taxable year (determined without regard to 
subparagraph (B) thereof). 
‘‘(4) QUALIFIED
CONTRIBUTIONS.—For pur-
poses of this subsection— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified 
young saver contribution’ means a contribution 
by an individual (with respect to whom a young 
savers account is not established and main-
tained during the taxable year) to a young sav-
ers account established and maintained on be-
half of another individual. 
‘‘(B) LIMITATIONS.— 
‘‘(i) LIMIT ON ACCOUNTS WITH RE-
SPECT
TO
INDIVIDUAL.—The aggregate 
amount of contributions which may be 
made for any taxable year to all young sav-
ers accounts established and maintained on 
behalf of an individual shall not exceed the 
deductible amount in effect for the taxable 
year under section 219(b)(5) (determined 
without regard to subparagraph (B) there-
of). 
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Union Calendar No. 88 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1158 
[Report No. 109–147] 
To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology 
Competitiveness Act of 1988. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 8, 2005 
Ms. HART (for herself and Mr. LIPINSKI) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Science 
JUNE 22, 2005 
Additional sponsor: Mr. EHLERS 
JUNE 22, 2005 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union 
and ordered to be printed 
A BILL 
To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation 
and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
9 of the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and 
Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 
5108) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary to carry out this Act $20,000,000 for each of the 
fiscal years 2006 through 2010.’’. 
(b) STEEL PROJECT PRIORITIES.—Section 4(c)(1) of 
the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Tech-
nology 
Competitiveness 
Act 
of 
1988 
(15 
U.S.C. 
5103(c)(1)) is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ‘‘coatings 
for sheet steels’’ and inserting ‘‘sheet and bar 
steels’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph: 
‘‘(K) The development of technologies 
which reduce greenhouse gas emissions.’’. 
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The Steel and 
Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competi-
tiveness Act of 1988 is further amended— 
(1) by striking section 7 (15 U.S.C. 5106); and
III 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 384 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JULY 26, 2006 
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the 100th anniversary of the 
founding of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incor-
porated, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity 
established for African Americans. 
Whereas the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was founded on De-
cember 4, 1906, by seven young men, respectfully known 
as the Seven Jewels, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New 
York; 
Whereas Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eu-
gene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Alli-
son Murray, Robert Harold Ogle, and Vertner Woodson 
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HCON 384 RFS 
Tandy, the founders of the Fraternity, recognized the 
need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African de-
scendants in this country; 
Whereas the aims of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity are 
manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind; 
Whereas, for 100 years, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has 
played a fundamental role in the positive development of 
the character and education of more than 175,000 men; 
Whereas the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha have shared count-
less friendships and a common belief in the founding 
ideals of the Fraternity; 
Whereas alumni from Alpha Phi Alpha include many note-
worthy leaders in the areas of government, business, en-
tertainment, science, and higher education; 
Whereas the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has 350 college 
campus chapters and 350 alumni chapters in 44 States, 
the District of Columbia, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, 
and Europe; and 
Whereas the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity continues to enrich 
the lives of its members who, in turn, carry out in their 
communities a commitment to service and the uplifting of 
humanity: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes and honors the 100th anniver-
sary of the founding of the Alpha Phi Alpha Frater-
nity; 
(2) commends all Alpha Phi Alpha brothers, 
past and present, for their bond of friendship, com-
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mon ideals and beliefs, and service to community; 
and 
(3) expresses its best wishes for the Alpha Phi 
Alpha Fraternity’s continued success and growth. 
Passed the House of Representatives July 25, 2006. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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(2) in section 8 (15 U.S.C. 5107), by inserting 
‘‘, beginning with fiscal year 2006,’’ after ‘‘close of 
each fiscal year’’.
Union Calendar No. 88 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1158 
[Report No. 109–147] 
A BILL 
To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy 
Conservation and Technology Competitiveness 
Act of 1988. 
JUNE 22, 2005 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
‘‘(5) FAMILY
MEMBER.—The term ‘family 
member’ means with respect to an individual— 
‘‘(A) the spouse of the individual; 
‘‘(B) a dependent child of the individual, 
including a child who is born to or placed for 
adoption with the individual; and 
‘‘(C) all other individuals related by blood 
to the individual or the spouse or child de-
scribed in subparagraph (A) or (B). 
‘‘(6) GENETIC INFORMATION.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in 
subparagraph (B), the term ‘genetic informa-
tion’ means information about— 
‘‘(i) an individual’s genetic tests; 
‘‘(ii) the genetic tests of family mem-
bers of the individual; or 
‘‘(iii) the occurrence of a disease or 
disorder in family members of the indi-
vidual. 
‘‘(B) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘genetic in-
formation’ shall not include information about 
the sex or age of an individual. 
‘‘(7) GENETIC TEST.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The term ‘genetic 
test’ means an analysis of human DNA, RNA,
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1159
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery 
for veterans in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, metropolitan area. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 8, 2005
Mr. HEFLEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways 
and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, 
in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris-
diction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a 
national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, 
Colorado, metropolitan area.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs 
shall establish, in accordance with chapter 24 of title 38, 
United States Code, a national cemetery in the Colorado 
Springs, Colorado, metropolitan area to serve the needs 
of veterans and their families.
(b) CONSULTATION IN SELECTION OF SITE.—Before 
selecting the site for the national cemetery established 
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with—
(1) appropriate officials of the State of Colo-
rado and local officials of the Colorado Springs met-
ropolitan area; and 
(2) appropriate officials of the United States, 
including the Administrator of General Services, 
with respect to land belonging to the United States 
in that area that would be suitable to establish the 
national cemetery under subsection (a). 
(c) AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT DONATION OF PARCEL 
OF LAND.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs may accept on behalf of the United States 
the gift of an appropriate parcel of real property. 
The Secretary shall have administrative jurisdiction 
over such parcel of real property, and shall use such 
parcel to establish the national cemetery under sub-
section (a). 
(2) INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF GIFT.—For 
purposes of Federal income, estate, and gift taxes, 
the real property accepted under paragraph (1) shall 
be considered as a gift to the United States.
(d) REPORT.—As soon as practicable after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit 
to Congress a report on the establishment of the national 
cemetery under subsection (a). The report shall set forth 
a schedule for such establishment and an estimate of the 
costs associated with such establishment.
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chromosomes, proteins, or metabolites, that de-
tects genotypes, mutations, or chromosomal 
changes. 
‘‘(B) EXCEPTIONS.—The term ‘genetic 
test’ does not mean— 
‘‘(i) an analysis of proteins or metabo-
lites that does not detect genotypes, 
mutations, or chromosomal changes; or 
‘‘(ii) an analysis of proteins or me-
tabolites that is directly related to a mani-
fested disease, disorder, or pathological 
condition that could reasonably be detected 
by a health care professional with appro-
priate training and expertise in the field of 
medicine involved. 
‘‘(8) GENETIC
SERVICES.—The term ‘genetic 
services’ means— 
‘‘(A) a genetic test; 
‘‘(B) genetic counseling (such as obtaining, 
interpreting, or assessing genetic information); 
or 
‘‘(C) genetic education.’’. 
(e) REGULATIONS AND EFFECTIVE DATE.— 
(1) REGULATIONS.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary of
Labor shall issue final regulations in an accessible 
format to carry out the amendments made by this 
section. 
(2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made 
by this section shall apply with respect to group 
health plans for plan years beginning after the date 
that is 18 months after the date of enactment of 
this title. 
SEC. 102. AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE 
ACT. 
(a) AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE GROUP MAR-
KET.— 
(1) PROHIBITION OF HEALTH DISCRIMINATION 
ON THE BASIS OF GENETIC INFORMATION OR GE-
NETIC SERVICES.— 
(A) NO
ENROLLMENT
RESTRICTION
FOR 
GENETIC SERVICES.—Section 2702(a)(1)(F) of 
the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 
300gg–1(a)(1)(F)) is amended by inserting be-
fore the period the following: ‘‘(including infor-
mation about a request for or receipt of genetic 
services by an individual or family member of 
such individual)’’. 
(B) NO DISCRIMINATION IN GROUP PRE-
MIUMS
BASED
ON
GENETIC
INFORMATION.—
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 115 
To strengthen the national security through the expansion and improvement 
of foreign language study, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 4, 2005 
Mr. HOLT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Select Committee 
on Intelligence (Permanent Select) and Armed Services, for a period to 
be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider-
ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
concerned 
A BILL 
To strengthen the national security through the expansion 
and improvement of foreign language study, and for 
other purposes. 
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 ‘‘National Security Lan-
guage Act’’.
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 872
AN ACT
To establish rules governing product liability actions against
raw materials and bulk component suppliers to medical
device manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,