datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
(7) possible applicants for such private security
officer positions should be screened as thoroughly as
possible, particularly since many private security of-
ficers bear weapons;
(8) industry standards for the selection, train-
ing, and supervision of qualified private security per-
sonnel are essential to protect the safety and welfare
of the general public;
(9) security officers should be psychologically
and physically fit to perform the job which includes
being able to prevent as well as respond to all types
of emergency situations; and
(10) if such industry standards are not devel-
oped, there will be an excessive burden on public sec-
tor law enforcement officers and unfit individuals
will continue to be placed into positions of trust
often bearing weapons and committing violent
crimes.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act:
(1) The term ‘‘felony’’ means an offense for
which a term of imprisonment may exceed 1 year.
(2) The term ‘‘misdemeanor’’ means an offense
for which a maximum term of imprisonment of 1
year or less may be imposed.
(3) The term ‘‘private security officer’’ means
any person, other than an individual employed in ac-
tive military service or a law enforcement officer em-
ployed by any governmental unit while performing
official duties, who performs one or more of the fol-
lowing functions—
(A) prevention of intrusion, entry, larceny,
vandalism, abuse, fire, or trespass on public or
private property;
(B) prevention, observation, or detection of
any unauthorized activity on public or private
property;
(C) control, regulation, or direction of the
flow or movements of the public, whether by ve-
hicle or otherwise, to assure the protection of
property;
(D) protection of individuals from bodily
harm;
(E) protection of tangible and intangible
property and proprietary information; and
(F) providing secured transportation and
protection from one place or point to another.
(4) The term ‘‘registration permit’’ means a li-
cense, permit, certificate, registration card, or other
formal written permission to provide security serv-
ices.
(5) The term ‘‘security service contractor’’
means any private entity which contracts to provide
the services of a security officer.
(6) The term ‘‘State’’ means any of the several
States or the District of Columbia.
(7) The term ‘‘State regulatory agency’’ means
an appropriate State regulatory entity.
(8) The term ‘‘employer’’ means a security
service contractor.
SEC. 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF REQUIREMENTS.
Each State that receives funds under title I of the
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
shall allocate not less than 5 percent of such funds to the
implementation of the requirements of this Act.
SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF STATE LICENSES TO SECURITY SERV-
ICE CONTRACTORS; REGULATION OF PRI-
VATE SECURITY SERVICES.
(a) REQUIREMENTS.—A State shall have in effect
screening, training, and other requirements and proce-
dures for issuing licenses to and reviewing security serv-
ices of security contractors.
(b) LIMITATION ON FEES FOR ISSUANCE OF LI-
CENSES.—A State may not impose on security contractors
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cine delivery systems and immunization outreach and edu-
cation efforts:
‘‘(1) NATIONAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in con-
junction with State health officials and other ap-
propriate public and private organizations, shall
develop and implement a National Immuniza-
tion Public Awareness Campaign to assist fami-
lies (through bilingual means if necessary) of
children under the age of 2 years, and expectant
parents, in obtaining knowledge concerning the
importance of having their children immunized
and in identifying the vaccines, schedules for im-
munization, and vaccine provider locations, ap-
propriate with respect to their children.
‘‘(B) IMPLEMENTATION.—In implementing
the Campaign under subparagraph (A), the Sec-
retary shall ensure that—
‘‘(i) new and innovative methods are
developed and utilized to publicly advertise
the need to have children immunized in a
timely manner;
‘‘(ii) print, radio and television media
are utilized to convey immunization infor-
mation to the public; and
•HRES 815 IH 
Whereas the discovery and colonization of the Americas is an 
integral part of the history and heritage of the United 
States; 
Whereas according to the National Assessment of Edu-
cational Progress in 2006, less than half of the country’s 
high school seniors had a basic knowledge of United 
States history; 
Whereas nearly half of the States in the Nation no longer re-
quire the teaching of civics and United States history; 
Whereas a proficient knowledge of the history and heritage 
of the United States is important to promoting additional 
civic involvement; and 
Whereas educating today’s young people about the history 
and heritage of the United States is essential to creating 
an informed generation of citizens: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the recognition of Christopher Co-
lumbus and his role in the discovery and history of 
the United States; 
(2) recognizes that it is important for young 
people to learn about Christopher Columbus and the 
discovery, heritage, and history of the Nation; and 
(3) encourages all people to take advantage of 
educational opportunities to learn about Christopher 
Columbus’ discovery of the Americas and United 
States history. 
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IIA
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2748
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
AUGUST 3 (legislative day, JUNE 30), 1993
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business
AN ACT
To amend the Small Business Development Center Program,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
•HRES 816 EH 
(2) offers its deepest sympathy and condolences to 
the families of the many earthquake and tsunami vic-
tims, and to Head of State His Highness Tui Atua 
Tupua 
Tamasese 
and 
Prime 
Minister 
Tuilaepa 
Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi of Samoa, as well as to 
His Majesty King George Tupou V and Prime Minister 
Feleti Vaka’uta Sevele of Tonga; 
(3) pledges its full support to the people of Amer-
ican Samoa and the villages of Fagamalo, Poloa, 
Amanave, Fai’lolo, Nua, Se’etaga, Afao, Asili, Amaluia, 
Leone, Fagasa, Fagatogo, Pago Pago, Aua, Afono, 
Vatia, Masefau, Faga’itua, Pagai, Utusia, Alofau, Auto, 
Alao, and Tula as they begin the long and difficult proc-
ess of rebuilding their homes and lives; 
(4) recognizes the humanitarian response that is 
currently underway and commends the efforts of all per-
sons and relief organizations who continue to alleviate 
the suffering by providing financial and material sup-
port; 
(5) urges continued attention by donors and relief 
agencies to the needs of vulnerable populations in the 
stricken areas, particularly the children and elderly who 
have been devastatingly affected by this disaster; 
(6) expresses gratitude and appreciation to the for-
eign governments from around the world that are lend-
•HRES 816 EH 
ing their support to the United States Territory of 
American Samoa; 
(7) commends the over 100,000 Samoans residing 
in the United States from American Samoa and Samoa 
for coming to the aid of their ‘‘aiga’’ in the affected is-
lands; and 
(8) pays tribute to the people of American Samoa 
and Samoa for their strength of spirit and their deep 
and abiding faith in God which brings hope to all of us. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 818 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week and the work 
of firefighters in educating and protecting the communities of this Nation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2009 
Mr. KING of New York (for himself, Mr. HOYER, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. AN-
DREWS, and Mr. PASCRELL) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week 
and the work of firefighters in educating and protecting 
the communities of this Nation. 
Whereas since the organization of the first fire departments 
during the colonial era of this Nation, firefighters have 
maintained their dedication to protecting the health and 
safety of the American public; 
Whereas firefighters presently provide a multitude of services 
to our communities, including emergency medical serv-
ices, special rescue response, hazardous material and ter-
rorism response, and public safety education; 
Whereas 103 firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty 
in 2008; 
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Whereas the Nation’s fire departments respond to emergency 
calls nearly once per second and are dispatched to fire 
emergencies every 22 seconds; 
Whereas approximately 1,145,000 fires were reported in 
2008; 
Whereas firefighters always respond with courage, whether 
they are confronted with acts of terrorism, natural disas-
ters, or other emergencies; 
Whereas Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public 
health and safety observance on record, as firefighters 
have been honored for their role in educating the Amer-
ican public since the first Fire Prevention Week was de-
clared by President Warren G. Harding in 1922; 
Whereas the National Fire Protection Association has des-
ignated the week of October 4 through October 10, 2009, 
as Fire Prevention Week; and 
Whereas educating all Americans to ‘‘Stay Fire Smart’’ con-
tinues to be a priority for all firefighters: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the work of firefighters in edu-
cating and protecting the communities of this Na-
tion; and 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of Fire Pre-
vention Week. 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 819 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for division 
of the question on the legislative proposals involved to allow separate 
votes on disparate matters. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2009 
Mr. POSEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
provide for division of the question on the legislative 
proposals involved to allow separate votes on disparate 
matters. 
Resolved, That clause 5(a) of rule XVI of the Rules 
of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting 
‘‘(1)’’ after ‘‘(a)’’ and by inserting at the end the following 
new subparagraph: 
‘‘(2) In deciding upon the question of division, the 
division shall depend on the legislative propositions in-
volved and not upon grammatical structure.’’. 
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•HRES 819 IH 
SEC. 2. Clause 6(c) of rule XIII of the Rules of the 
House of Representatives is amended by inserting ‘‘, or 
a rule or order that would waive clause 5 of rule XVI’’ 
before the period. 
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H. Res. 81 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 15, 2009. 
Whereas hardwood trees grown in the United States are an 
abundant, sustainable, and legal resource, as documented 
by annually by the Forest Inventory and Analysis Pro-
gram of the United States Forest Service; 
Whereas, despite development pressure and cropland needs, 
Department of Agriculture data show that the inventory 
of United States hardwood has more than doubled over 
the past 50 years; 
Whereas the Department of Agriculture reports that annual 
United States hardwood growth exceeds hardwood remov-
als by a significant margin of 1.9 to 1, and net annual 
growth has exceeded removals continuously since 1952; 
Whereas the World Bank ranks the United States in the top 
10 percent of all countries for government effectiveness, 
regulatory quality, and rule of law with respect to hard-
wood resources; 
Whereas United States hardwoods have been awarded the 
highest conservation crop rating available under the De-
partment of Agriculture Environmental Benefits Index; 
Whereas United States hardwoods are net absorbers of car-
bon and are widely recognized to be critical to reducing 
the United States carbon footprint;
•HRES 81 EH 
Whereas United States hardwoods are a valuable raw mate-
rial which, when utilized properly, provide an incentive 
for landowners to maintain their land in a forested condi-
tion rather than clearing the land for development or 
other alternative land use; 
Whereas United States hardwoods are a renewable resource 
and bio-based material; 
Whereas United States hardwoods are recyclable, and hard-
woods used in construction can often be restored and re-
used in later construction; 
Whereas United States hardwoods are grown primarily in 
those States located along or east of the Mississippi River 
and in the Pacific Northwest, but, with a presence in 
every State, the hardwood industry is one of the major 
sources of economic activity and sustenance in many 
rural communities; 
Whereas United States hardwoods are grown by thousands of 
small family landowners who may harvest trees only once 
or twice in a generation; and 
Whereas United States hardwoods and the products derived 
from United States hardwoods are prized throughout the 
world as a superior and long-lasting building material: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that United States hardwoods are an 
abundant, sustainable, and legal resource under the 
United States rule of law; and 
(2) urges that United States hardwoods and prod-
ucts derived from United States hardwoods should be
•HRES 820 IH 
Whereas the Cambodian judicial system is fraught with cor-
ruption and is used as a tool by the ruling party to si-
lence opposition; 
Whereas Freedom House has consistently rated Cambodia as 
‘‘Not Free’’, in its rankings of world freedom; 
Whereas according to the NGO Global Witness, ‘‘Cambodia 
is run by a kleptocratic elite that generates much of its 
wealth via the seizure of public assets, particularly nat-
ural resources’’; 
Whereas, Yash Ghai, Special Representative of the United 
Nations Secretary-General on Human Rights in Cam-
bodia issued the following statement to the United Na-
tions Human Rights Council, ‘‘One does not need exper-
tise in human rights to recognize that many policies of 
the government have subverted the essential principles of 
democracy and due process, deprived people of their eco-
nomic resources and means of livelihood, and denied 
them their dignity’’; 
Whereas Parliamentarian Mu Sochua, a member of the oppo-
sition Sam Rainsy Party, was stripped of her parliamen-
tary immunity and given a criminal conviction for openly 
criticizing Prime Minister Hun Sen; 
Whereas Ms. Sochua testified before the Tom Lantos Human 
Rights Commission on September 10, 2009, ‘‘I am one 
of thousands of innocent journalists, trade union leaders, 
teachers, and villagers who are tried by a judicial system 
that is well know for corruption, for incompetence and 
for acting under the control of the government and those 
who have political influence and money’’; 
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given full consideration in any program directed at con-
structing environmentally preferable commercial, public, 
or private buildings. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 820 
Condemning the pervasive corruption of the Kingdom of Cambodia. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2009 
Mr. ROYCE (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, and Mr. CAO) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning the pervasive corruption of the Kingdom of 
Cambodia. 
Whereas the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia em-
ploys threatening tactics, including the murder of opposi-
tion candidates, to curb political dissent; 
Whereas according to Human Rights Watch, Khim Sambo, a 
reporter for Moneaksekar Khmer, a newspaper affiliated 
with the opposition Sam Rainsy Party, was shot and 
killed and his son was fired upon numerous times in a 
drive by shooting in central Phnom Penh on July 11, 
2008; 
Whereas according to Human Rights Watch, ‘‘this killing ap-
pears to be intended to send a message not to engage in 
opposition politics’’; 
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Whereas the Cambodian Government is often complicit in the 
sex trade industry and endemic corruption has exacer-
bated the problem of human trafficking; 
Whereas according to the U.S. Department of State 2009 
Trafficking in Persons Report, ‘‘Corruption is pervasive 
in Cambodia and it is widely believed that many individ-
uals, including police and judicial officials, are both di-
rectly and indirectly involved in trafficking’’; and 
Whereas local police and governmental officials commonly ac-
cept bribes and extort money to allow brothels to stay in 
business: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns the repression of opposition can-
didates by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party in 
Cambodia; and 
(2) calls on the Government of the Kingdom of 
Cambodia and international organizations to take 
concrete steps to combat the worsening problem of 
human trafficking in Cambodia. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 822 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 13, 2009. 
Whereas Columbus Day is celebrated the second Monday in 
October every year to honor Christopher Columbus; 
Whereas Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas on 
October 12, 1492, and is credited with initiating the Eu-
ropean colonization of the Americas; 
Whereas tributes and memorials to Christopher Columbus 
exist today in almost every State in the Nation; 
Whereas the discovery and colonization of the Americas is an 
integral part of the history and heritage of the United 
States; 
Whereas according to the National Assessment of Edu-
cational Progress in 2006, less than half of the country’s 
high school seniors had a basic knowledge of United 
States history; 
Whereas 29 States require high school students to take a 
class in civics or government; 
Whereas a proficient knowledge of the history and heritage 
of the United States is important to promoting additional 
civic involvement; and
•HRES 822 EH 
Whereas educating today’s young people about the history 
and heritage of the United States is essential to creating 
an informed generation of citizens: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the recognition of Christopher Colum-
bus and his role in the discovery and history of the 
United States; 
(2) recognizes that it is important for young people 
to learn about Christopher Columbus and the discovery, 
heritage, and history of the Nation; and 
(3) encourages all people to take advantage of edu-
cational opportunities in high schools and institutions of 
higher education to learn about Christopher Columbus’ 
discovery of the Americas and United States history. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 823 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 21, 2009. 
Whereas the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) 
was established in 1962 with the goal of providing every 
man, woman, and child with access at all times to the 
food needed for an active and healthy life; 
Whereas the WFP seeks to save lives and protect livelihoods 
in emergencies, prepare for emergencies, restore and re-
build lives after emergencies, reduce chronic hunger and 
under-nutrition everywhere, and strengthen the capacity 
of countries to reduce hunger; 
Whereas WFP operations in 2008 reached just over 
102,000,000 hungry and poor people in 78 countries with 
3,900,000 tons of food; 
Whereas 84.6 percent of the population of Pakistan earns 
less than $2 per day, which is an indication of poor 
human development, especially among women and chil-
dren; 
Whereas since 1968, the WFP has invested more than 
$1,500,000,000 in assistance to the most food-insecure 
people in Pakistan, including those in remote areas and 
those affected by conflict; 
Whereas WFP operations in Pakistan include school feeding, 
mother and child nutrition, and socio-economic develop-
•HRES 823 EH 
ment programs that improve school enrollment rates for 
girls, access to health care services, and economic oppor-
tunities for rural women; 
Whereas the WFP is providing vital food assistance to as 
many as 10,000,000 people across Pakistan, including 
emergency relief to as many as 2,000,000 Pakistani civil-
ians who were displaced by conflict in the Swat Valley re-
gion earlier this year; 
Whereas, on October 5, 2009, a suicide bomber attacked the 
WFP office in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing five employ-
ees, Botan Ahmed Ali Al-Hayawi, Farzana Barkat, Abid 
Rehman, Gulrukh Tahir, and Mohamed Wahab; 
Whereas the Executive Director of the WFP, Josette 
Sheeran, called the attack ‘‘a tragedy—not just for 
WFP—but for the whole humanitarian community and 
for the hungry’’; and 
Whereas support for food aid and other forms of humani-
tarian assistance in Pakistan is in the moral and national 
security interests of the United States: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its deep condolences to the families, 
friends, and colleagues of those killed and injured in the 
attack on the United Nations World Food Program 
(WFP) office in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 5, 
2009; 
(2) recognizes the critical role the WFP plays in 
helping alleviate poverty, which can be exploited by ex-
•HRES 823 EH 
tremists to create instability, in Pakistan and the great-
er South Asian region; 
(3) reaffirms its support for the WFP’s mission to 
bring emergency food aid to the most vulnerable people 
of Pakistan and around the world; and 
(4) commends the approximately 10,000 people of 
the WFP directly serving the hungry and poor across 
the world for their invaluable contribution to bringing 
relief to those most in need. 
Attest: 
Clerk.