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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Pisgah National Forest 
Boundary Adjustment Act of 2009’’. 
SEC. 2. BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT, PISGAH NATIONAL FOR-
EST, NORTH CAROLINA. 
(a) BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.—The boundaries of 
Pisgah National Forest in McDowell County, North Caro-
lina, are hereby modified to include a parcel of land con-
sisting of approximately 301 acres, of which approximately 
213 acres are owned by the United States and adminis-
tered by the Forest Service, as generally depicted on the 
map entitled ‘‘Proposed Proclamation Boundary Change, 
Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest’’ 
and more particularly delineated and described according 
to the final boundary adjustment map and boundary de-
scription prepared by the Forest Service. 
(b) AVAILABILITY AND CORRECTION.—The maps re-
ferred to in subsection (a) shall be on file and available 
for public inspection in the Office of the Regional For-
ester, Atlanta, Georgia. The Secretary of Agriculture may 
make minor corrections to the maps. 
(c) LAND ACQUISITION.—Subject to the appropria-
tion of funds to carry out this subsection and the consent 
of the owner of the private land included within the bound-
aries of Pisgah National Forest by subsection (a), the Sec-
retary of Agriculture may acquire the private land.
(d) MANAGEMENT OF ACQUIRED LAND.—Any feder-
ally owned lands that have been or hereafter may be ac-
quired for National Forest System purposes within the 
boundaries of Pisgah National Forest, as modified by sub-
section (a), shall be managed as lands acquired under the 
Act of March 1, 1911 (commonly known as the Weeks 
Act), and in accordance with the other laws and regula-
tions pertaining to the National Forest System. Nothing 
in this subsection shall limit the authority of the Secretary 
of Agriculture to adjust the boundaries of Pisgah National 
Forest pursuant to sections 10 and 11 of such Act (16 
U.S.C. 519, 521). 
(e) RELATION TO LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION 
FUND ACT.—For purposes of section 7 of the Land and 
Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l– 
9), the boundaries of Pisgah National Forest, as modified 
by subsection (a), shall be considered to be boundaries of 
Pisgah National Forest as of January 1, 1965. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 
2009. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1002 
AN ACT 
To adjust the boundaries of Pisgah National Forest 
in McDowell County, North Carolina.
Medal of Honor; service to others; service to Nation; 
and the promotion of allegiance to the Constitution 
and the Government of the United States. 
(8) Members of the Society act to foster patri-
otism and to inspire and encourage the youth of 
America to become worthy citizens. 
(9) The Congressional Medal of Honor Founda-
tion, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded 
by the Society in 1999, is dedicated to— 
(A) perpetuating the Medal of Honor’s leg-
acy through outreach and collaborative efforts; 
(B) raising funds for initiatives that pro-
mote what the Medal of Honor represents, op-
eration of the Congressional Medal of Honor 
Society headquarters, and the public outreach 
activities of the Medal of Honor Society’s mem-
bership; and 
(C) promoting American values and the 
qualities of courage, sacrifice and patriotism 
through increased awareness, education, schol-
arships, behavior and example. 
(10) Through its educational and outreach pro-
grams, the Congressional Medal of Honor Founda-
tion promotes heroism, selflessness and distinguished 
citizenship among American youth and brings public
awareness to the actions of ordinary Americans who 
have made and are making a profound difference in 
preserving our freedoms. 
SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. 
(a) DENOMINATIONS.—In recognition and celebration 
of the founding of the Medal of Honor in 1861, and not-
withstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of 
the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Sec-
retary’’) shall mint and issue the following coins: 
(1) $5 GOLD COINS.—Not more than 100,000 
$5 gold coins, which shall— 
(A) weigh 8.359 grams; 
(B) have a diameter of 0.850 inches; and 
(C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent 
alloy. 
(2) $1 SILVER COINS.—Not more than 500,000 
$1 coins , which shall— 
(A) weigh 26.73 grams; 
(B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and 
(C) contain 90 percent silver and 10 per-
cent copper. 
(b) LEGAL TENDER.—The coins minted under this 
Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of 
title 31, United States Code.
(c) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of sections 
5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins 
minted under this Act shall be considered to be numis-
matic items. 
SEC. 4. DESIGN OF COINS. 
(a) DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The design of the coins 
minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 
traditions, legacy, and heritage of the Medal of 
Honor, and the distinguished service of its recipients 
in the Nation’s history. 
(2) DESIGNATION
AND
INSCRIPTIONS.—On 
each coin minted under this Act, there shall be— 
(A) a designation of the value of the coin; 
(B) an inscription of the year ‘‘2011’’; and 
(C) inscriptions of the words ‘‘Liberty’’, 
‘‘In God We Trust’’, ‘‘United States of Amer-
ica’’, and ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’. 
(b) SELECTION.—The design for the coins minted 
under this Act shall— 
(1) contain motifs that represent the 3 Medal 
of Honor designs (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and 
specifically honor the Medal of Honor recipients of 
both today and yesterday, such designs to be con-
sistent with the traditions and heritage of the
United States Armed Services, the mission and goals 
of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, and 
the mission and goals of the Congressional Medal of 
Honor Foundation; 
(2) be selected by the Secretary, after consulta-
tion with the Boards of the Congressional Medal of 
Honor Society and Congressional Medal of Honor 
Foundation and the Commission of Fine Arts; and 
(3) be reviewed by the Citizens Coin Advisory 
Committee. 
SEC. 5. ISSUANCE. 
(a) QUALITY OF COINS.—Coins minted under this 
Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 
(b) MINT FACILITY.—For each of the 2 denomina-
tion of coins minted under this Act, at least 1 facility of 
the United States Mint shall be used to strike proof qual-
ity coins, while at least 1 other such facility shall be used 
to strike the uncirculated quality coins. 
(c) PERIOD FOR ISSUANCE.—The Secretary of the 
Treasury may issue coins minted under this Act only dur-
ing the 1-year period beginning on January 1, 2011. 
SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. 
(a) SALE PRICE.—The coins issued under this Act 
shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum 
of—
Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), the Secretary 
of Defense and the Secretary of the Army shall not close 
Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, or otherwise reduce per-
sonnel, functions, or operations at Fort Monmouth. 
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(1) the face value of the coins; 
(2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with 
respect to such coins; and 
(3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins 
(including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, 
overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). 
(b) BULK SALES.—The Secretary shall make bulk 
sales of the coins issued under this Act at a reasonable 
discount. 
(c) PREPAID ORDERS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall accept 
prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act 
before the issuance of such coins. 
(2) DISCOUNT.—Sale prices with respect to pre-
paid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a rea-
sonable discount. 
SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—All sales of coins minted under 
this Act shall include a surcharge as follows: 
(1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 coin. 
(2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 coin. 
(b) DISTRIBUTION.—Subject to section 5134(f) of 
title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by 
the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act 
shall be promptly paid by the Secretary to the Congres-
sional Medal of Honor Foundation to help finance the edu-
cational, scholarship and outreach programs of the Foun-
dation. 
(c) AUDITS.—The Congressional Medal of Honor 
Foundation shall be subject to the audit requirements of 
section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with 
regard to the amounts received under subsection (b). 
(d) LIMITATION.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), 
no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance 
under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as 
of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin 
would result in the number of commemorative coin pro-
grams issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 
commemorative coin program issuance limitation under 
section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code (as in 
effect on the date of the enactment of this Act). The Sec-
retary may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 14, 2009. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1209 
AN ACT 
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint 
coins in recognition and celebration of the estab-
lishment of the Medal of Honor in 1861, Amer-
ica’s highest award for valor in action against an 
enemy force which can be bestowed upon an indi-
vidual serving in the Armed Services of the 
United States, to honor the American military 
men and women who have been recipients of the 
Medal of Honor, and to promote awareness of 
what the Medal of Honor represents and how or-
dinary Americans, through courage, sacrifice, 
selfless service and patriotism, can challenge fate 
and change the course of history.
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1281 
AN ACT 
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize 
programs under part A of title XI of such Act. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents of 
this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. 
TITLE I—CHICKAHOMINY INDIAN TRIBE 
Sec. 101. Findings. 
Sec. 102. Definitions. 
Sec. 103. Federal recognition. 
Sec. 104. Membership; governing documents. 
Sec. 105. Governing body. 
Sec. 106. Reservation of the Tribe. 
Sec. 107. Hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, and water rights. 
Sec. 108. Jurisdiction of State of Virginia. 
TITLE II—CHICKAHOMINY INDIAN TRIBE—EASTERN DIVISION 
Sec. 201. Findings. 
Sec. 202. Definitions. 
Sec. 203. Federal recognition. 
Sec. 204. Membership; governing documents. 
Sec. 205. Governing body. 
Sec. 206. Reservation of the Tribe. 
Sec. 207. Hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, and water rights. 
Sec. 208. Jurisdiction of State of Virginia. 
TITLE III—UPPER MATTAPONI TRIBE 
Sec. 301. Findings. 
Sec. 302. Definitions. 
Sec. 303. Federal recognition. 
Sec. 304. Membership; governing documents. 
Sec. 305. Governing body. 
Sec. 306. Reservation of the Tribe. 
Sec. 307. Hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, and water rights. 
Sec. 308. Jurisdiction of State of Virginia. 
TITLE IV—RAPPAHANNOCK TRIBE, INC. 
Sec. 401. Findings. 
Sec. 402. Definitions. 
Sec. 403. Federal recognition. 
Sec. 404. Membership; governing documents. 
Sec. 405. Governing body. 
Sec. 406. Reservation of the Tribe. 
Sec. 407. Hunting, fishing, trapping, gathering, and water rights. 
Sec. 408. Jurisdiction of State of Virginia. 
TITLE V—MONACAN INDIAN NATION 
Sec. 501. Findings. 
Sec. 502. Definitions. 
Sec. 503. Federal recognition. 
Sec. 504. Membership; governing documents. 
Sec. 505. Governing body. 
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(3) by redesignating subsection (h) as sub-
section (e). 
SEC. 5. AMENDMENTS TO NORTH PACIFIC ANADROMOUS 
STOCKS ACT OF 1992. 
(a) UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES.—Section 810 of the 
North Pacific Anadromous Stocks Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C. 
5009) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (5), by inserting ‘‘, investiga-
tion,’’ after ‘‘search’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (6), by inserting ‘‘, investiga-
tion,’’ after ‘‘search’’. 
(b) ADDITIONAL
PROHIBITIONS
AND
ENFORCE-
MENT.—Section 811 of the Northern Pacific Anadromous 
Stocks Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C. 5010) is amended to read 
as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 811. ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS AND ENFORCE-
MENT. 
‘‘For additional prohibitions relating to this Act and 
enforcement of this Act, see section 606 of the High Seas 
Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 
1826g).’’. 
SEC. 6. AMENDMENTS TO THE PACIFIC SALMON TREATY 
ACT OF 1985. 
Section 8 of the Pacific Salmon Treaty Act of 1985 
(16 U.S.C. 3637) is amended— 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1005 
To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
Liability Act of 1980 to improve public notification and community 
relations concerning actions for the removal of environmental hazards. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 11, 2009 
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey introduced the following bill; which was referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Com-
pensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to improve public 
notification and community relations concerning actions 
for the removal of environmental hazards. 
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 Public Notifi-
cation of Environmental Hazards Act of 2009’’. 
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the hazardous substance present at the 
site. 
‘‘(ii) The time, date, location, and 
purpose of the public meeting. 
‘‘(D) DEADLINE.—The head of the lead 
agency shall— 
‘‘(i) conduct an initial meeting under 
subparagraph (A) not later than 30 days 
after the President determines that the re-
sponse action is appropriate; and 
‘‘(ii) 
conduct 
additional 
meetings 
under 
subparagraph 
(A) 
quarterly 
throughout the duration of the response 
action. 
‘‘(8) ESTABLISHMENT
OF
TOLL-FREE
TELE-
PHONE NUMBER.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The head of the lead 
agency for a response action shall establish a 
toll-free telephone number to provide informa-
tion to the public about the response action. 
‘‘(B) AUTOMATION.—If the provision of in-
formation through the telephone number is 
automated, the information shall include a tele-
phone number for contacting a representative of 
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‘‘(12) carrying out such other activities as the 
Chief Executive Officer determines to be appro-
priate. 
‘‘(c) PRIORITY.—The Corporation shall give priority 
to programs under the national service laws and those en-
tities eligible to establish programs under the national 
service laws seeking training or technical assistance that— 
‘‘(1) seek to carry out high quality programs 
where the services are needed most; 
‘‘(2) seek to carry out high quality programs 
where national service programs do not currently 
exist or where the programs are too limited to meet 
community needs; 
‘‘(3) seek to carry out high quality programs 
that focus on and provide service opportunities for 
underserved rural and urban areas and populations; 
and 
‘‘(4) assist programs in developing a service 
component that combines students, out-of-school 
youths, and older adults as participants to provide 
needed community services.’’. 
SEC. 1822. VOLUNTEER GENERATION FUND. 
Title I is further amended by adding at the end the 
following new subtitle:
(1) by striking ‘‘animals removed’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘animals returned to public land’’; and 
(2) by inserting ‘‘pursuant to section 3(h)’’ 
after ‘‘agents of the Secretary’’. 
SEC. 7. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. 
Section 6 (16 U.S.C. 1336) is amended by inserting 
‘‘and other private entities’’ after ‘‘landowners’’. 
SEC. 8. JOINT ADVISORY BOARD. 
Section 7 (16 U.S.C. 1337) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘nine’’ and inserting ‘‘12’’; 
(2) by striking ‘‘Governments’’ and all that fol-
lows ‘‘management.’’ and inserting ‘‘Governments 
and shall include three representatives of the live-
stock industry; three representatives of the environ-
mental community; three representatives of the ani-
mal protection community; and three scientists with 
expertise in wildlife management, animal husbandry, 
or natural resource management.’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new sen-
tence: ‘‘Nomination of members of the board shall be 
conducted by public notice and comment in accord-
ance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
U.S.C. Appendix) and shall be for a term of four 
years. No individual shall serve more then two con-
secutive terms.’’.
I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1008 
To reaffirm and clarify the authority of the Comptroller General to audit 
and evaluate the programs, activities, and financial transactions of the 
intelligence community, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 11, 2009 
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi (for himself, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali-
fornia, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. CARNEY, and Mr. CLEAV-
ER) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Select Com-
mittee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To reaffirm and clarify the authority of the Comptroller 
General to audit and evaluate the programs, activities, 
and financial transactions of the intelligence community, 
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 ‘‘Intelligence Commu-
nity Audit Act of 2009’’. 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 582 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Joseph Leon 
George should be honored for heroism at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 
December 7, 1941. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 24, 2017 
Mr. BANKS of Indiana submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
Joseph Leon George should be honored for heroism at 
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. 
Whereas, on December 7, 1941, Boatswain’s Mate Second 
Class Joseph Leon George was 26 years old; 
Whereas Boatswain’s Mate Second Class George was a crew-
member aboard the USS Vestal (AR–4), a repair ship, on 
that day; 
Whereas the USS Vestal was moored next to the USS Ari-
zona (BB–39); 
Whereas the Japanese began the attack on Pearl Harbor, 
Hawaii, at 7:48 a.m.; 
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V 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1009 
For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 11, 2009 
Mr. LIPINSKI introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
For the relief of Corina de Chalup Turcinovic. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR CORINA 
DE CHALUP TURCINOVIC. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) 
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act, Corina de Chalup Turcinovic shall be eligible for 
issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status 
to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent resi-
dence upon filing an application for issuance of an immi-
grant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment 
of status to lawful permanent resident. 
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(b) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—If Corina de Chalup 
Turcinovic enters the United States before the filing dead-
line specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to 
have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise 
eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 
245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date 
of the enactment of this Act. 
(c) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF 
FEES.—Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the ap-
plication for issuance of an immigrant visa or the applica-
tion for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees 
within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(d) REDUCTION OF IMMIGRANT VISA NUMBER.— 
Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent res-
idence to Corina de Chalup Turcinovic, the Secretary of 
State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, dur-
ing the current or next following fiscal year, the total num-
ber of immigrant visas that are made available to natives 
of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) 
of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, 
the total number of immigrant visas that are made avail-
able to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under 
section 202(e) of such Act. 
(e) 
DENIAL
OF
PREFERENTIAL
IMMIGRATION 
TREATMENT
FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES.—The natural 
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parents, brothers, and sisters of Corina de Chalup 
Turcinovic shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be ac-
corded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigra-
tion and Nationality Act. 
Æ 
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possesses sufficient infrastructure to manage the ac-
tivities to be funded through the grant and to evalu-
ate and report on the outcomes resulting from such 
activities. 
‘‘(d) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible entity shall use 
funds received under a grant under this section for— 
‘‘(1) the provision of tele-mental health services; 
or 
‘‘(2) infrastructure improvements for the provi-
sion of tele-mental health services. 
‘‘(e) GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION.—The Secretary 
shall ensure that grants awarded under this section are 
equitably distributed among the geographical regions of 
the United States and between urban and rural popu-
lations. 
‘‘(f) EVALUATION.—Not later than 3 months after a 
grant awarded under this section expires, an eligible entity 
shall submit to the Secretary the results of an evaluation 
to be conducted by the entity concerning the effectiveness 
of the activities carried out under the grant. 
‘‘(g) REPORT.—Not later than 5 years after the date 
of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall prepare 
and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a 
report that shall evaluate the activities funded under this 
section. 
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