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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3695
To prohibit insurers from including provisions in health plans and contracts
with health care providers to indemnify the insurer against any liability.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 20, 1996
Mr. NADLER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce
A BILL
To prohibit insurers from including provisions in health plans
and contracts with health care providers to indemnify
the insurer against any liability.
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 ‘‘Health Care Account-
ability Act of 1996’’.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION OF HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTS.
A health plan, or a contract between an insurer and
a health care provider, may not include provisions holding
the health plan harmless from liability in any civil action
arising out of medical care provided or withheld under the
plan.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act:
(1) INSURER.—The term ‘‘insurer’’ means an
insurance company, insurance service, or insurance
organization licensed to engage in the business of in-
surance in a State, and a health maintenance orga-
nization.
(2) HEALTH
CARE
PROVIDER.—The term
‘‘health care provider’’ means a provider of services
(as defined in section 1861(u) of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1395u)), a physician, a supplier, or
any other person furnishing health care, including a
Federal or State program that provides directly for
the provision of health care to beneficiaries.’’.
(3) HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.—The term
‘‘health insurance coverage’’ means any hospital or
medical service policy or certificate, hospital or medi-
cal service plan contract, or health maintenance or-
ganization contract offered by an insurer.
(4) HEALTH PLAN.—The term ‘‘health plan’’
means a plan that provides health insurance cov-
erage.
(5) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means each of
the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands,
American Samoa, and Guam.
Æ
IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 27 
Supporting the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program 
between the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, 
the Verkhovna Rada, as soon as possible. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 14, 2013 
Ms. KAPTUR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the establishment and full funding of a staff 
exchange program between the House of Representatives 
and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, 
as soon as possible. 
Whereas supporters of democracy worldwide recognize the 
valor of the people of Ukraine in seeking to advance 
democratic governance in their country; 
Whereas the role of the Parliament of Ukraine, the 
Verkhovna Rada, is essential to ensuring democratic gov-
ernance and a balance of power among the branches of 
the Government of Ukraine; 
Whereas the people of the United States affirm the positive 
role being played by the Parliament of Ukraine in avert-
ing a constitutional crisis in that transitional republic; 
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113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 281 
Expressing concern over persistent and credible reports of systematic, state- 
sanctioned organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience, 
in the People’s Republic of China, including from large numbers of 
Falun Gong practitioners imprisoned for their religious beliefs, and mem-
bers of other religious and ethnic minority groups. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 27, 2013 
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself and Mr. ANDREWS) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing concern over persistent and credible reports of 
systematic, state-sanctioned organ harvesting from non- 
consenting prisoners of conscience, in the People’s Re-
public of China, including from large numbers of Falun 
Gong practitioners imprisoned for their religious beliefs, 
and members of other religious and ethnic minority 
groups. 
Whereas when performed in accordance with ethical stand-
ards, the medical discipline of organ transplantation is 
one of the great achievements of modern medicine; 
Whereas the People’s Republic of China performs more than 
10,000 organ transplantations per year, yet as of May 
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Whereas, on November 30, 1999, the Speaker of the House 
of Representatives signed an agreement with the leaders 
of the Parliament of Ukraine to establish an inter-
parliamentary exchange program between the two legisla-
tive bodies; 
Whereas Members of the House of Representatives and the 
Parliament of Ukraine have already participated in video 
teleconferences as part of this agreement; and 
Whereas the House of Representatives has commended these 
historic efforts and expressed its desire and willingness to 
build on the success of this agreement: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange pro-
gram between the House of Representatives and the Par-
liament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, as soon as pos-
sible. 
Æ 
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113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 280 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding a taxpayer 
bill of rights. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 27, 2013 
Mr. ROSKAM submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives 
regarding a taxpayer bill of rights. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Taxpayer Bill 
of Rights Resolution’’. 
SEC. 2. SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RE-
GARDING A TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS. 
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that 
each taxpayer has— 
(1) the right to be informed; 
(2) the right to be assisted; 
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(3) the right to be heard; 
(4) the right to pay no more than the correct 
amount of tax; 
(5) the right of appeal; 
(6) the right to certainty; 
(7) the right to privacy; 
(8) the right to confidentiality; 
(9) the right to representation; and 
(10) the right to a fair and just tax system. 
Æ 
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3697
To exempt from the Regulation E requirements, State administration of
the food stamp program through electronic benefit transfer systems that
provide for distribution of means-tested benefits.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 20, 1996
Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. BRYANT of Tennessee, and Mr.
CONDIT) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Commit-
tee on Agriculture
A BILL
To exempt from the Regulation E requirements, State ad-
ministration of the food stamp program through elec-
tronic benefit transfer systems that provide for distribu-
tion of means-tested benefits.
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 ‘‘Encouragement of
Electronic Benefit Transfer Systems Act’’.
SEC. 2. AMENDMENT.
Section 7(i) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C.
2016(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(7) ENCOURAGE ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER
SYSTEMS.—
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The disclosures, protec-
tions, responsibilities, and remedies established
under section 904 of the Electronic Fund Transfer
Act (15 U.S.C. 1693b), and any regulation or order
issued by the Board of Governors of the Federal Re-
serve System in accordance with such Act, shall not
apply to benefits under this Act delivered through
any electronic benefit transfer system.
‘‘(B) REPLACEMENT OF BENEFITS.—Any regu-
lation issued by the Secretary regarding the replace-
ment of benefits under this Act, and liability for re-
placement of benefits under this Act, under an elec-
tronic benefit transfer system shall be similar to the
regulations in effect for a paper food stamp issuance
system.
‘‘(C) DEFINITION
OF
ELECTRONIC
BENEFIT
TRANSFER SYSTEM.—As used in this paragraph, the
term ‘electronic benefit transfer system’ means a
system under which a governmental entity distrib-
utes benefits determined under this Act, or other
benefits or payments, by establishing accounts to be
accessed electronically by recipients of the benefits,
including through the use of an automated teller
machine, a point-of-sale terminal, or an intelligent
benefit card.’’.
Æ
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3034
AN ACT
To amend section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budg-
et Reconciliation Act of 1985, relating to customs user
fees, to allow the use of such fees to provide for customs
inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of
passengers in Florida, and for other purposes.
•HRES 288 EH 
amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the 
Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 
of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as 
read. When the committee rises and reports the bill back to 
the House with a recommendation that the bill do pass, the 
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill 
and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening 
motion except one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 39 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 288 
[Report No. 113–144] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations 
for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal 
year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 8, 2013 
Mr. BURGESS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) making 
appropriations for energy and water development and 
related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 
30, 2014, and for other purposes. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this 
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of 
rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee 
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for 
energy and water development and related agencies for the 
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 286 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
should leave no member of the Armed Forces unaccounted for during 
the drawdown of forces in Afghanistan. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 28, 2013 
Mr. NUGENT (for himself and Mr. ANDREWS) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States should leave no member of the Armed 
Forces unaccounted for during the drawdown of forces 
in Afghanistan. 
Whereas the United States is a country of great honor and 
integrity; 
Whereas the United States has made a sacred promise to 
members of the Armed Forces who are deployed overseas 
in defense of this country that their sacrifice and service 
will never be forgotten; and 
Whereas the United States can never thank the proud mem-
bers of the Armed Forces enough for what they do for 
this country on a daily basis: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) believes that abandoning the search efforts 
for members of the Armed Forces who are missing 
or captured in the line of duty now or in the future 
is unacceptable; 
(2) believes that the United States has a re-
sponsibility to keep the promises made to members 
of the Armed Forces who risk their lives on a daily 
basis on behalf of the people of the United States; 
(3) supports the United States Soldier’s Creed 
and the Warrior Ethos, which state that ‘‘I will 
never leave a fallen comrade’’; and 
(4) believes that, while the United States con-
tinues to transition leadership roles in combat oper-
ations in Afghanistan to the people of Afghanistan, 
the United States must continue to fulfill these im-
portant promises to any member of the Armed 
Forces who is in a missing status or captured as a 
result of service in Afghanistan now or in the future. 
Æ 
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 369
To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study regarding Fort
King, Florida.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1995
Mr. STEARNS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
A BILL
To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study
regarding Fort King, Florida.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that—
(1) the Second Seminole War, 1835–1837, is
an important period of conflict in the history of the
Nation and lasted longer than any other armed con-
flict in which the Nation participated, except the
Vietnam War;
(2) Fort King, in central Florida, played an im-
portant historic role in the Second Seminole War as
the site of the outbreak of hostilities between the
United States Government and the Seminole Indians
of Florida, who were led by Seminole Indian Chief
Osceola;
(3) Fort King represents a unique site for ex-
ploration and interpretation of the attack that ig-
nited the Second Seminole War on December 28,
1835; and
(4) Fort King and the surrounding area contain
materials and artifacts used in the attack and in the
life of the Seminole Indians.
SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT OF STUDY.
The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter in this Act
referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall conduct a study to
identify potential means to preserve, develop, and inter-
pret Fort King, in central Florida, and the surrounding
area. As part of the study, the Secretary shall propose
alternatives for cooperation in the preservation and inter-
pretation of Fort King and shall provide recommendations
with respect to the suitability and feasibility of establish-
ing Fort King as a unit of the National Park System.
SEC. 3. FINDINGS INCLUDED IN STUDY.
The study required by section 2 shall contain, but
need not be limited to, findings with respect to—
(1) the role played by Fort King in the Second
Seminole War;
(2) identification of the historical, cultural, and
archaeological material found in Fort King and the
surrounding area relating to life at the time of and
preceding the Second Seminole War;
(3) the types of Federal, State, and local pro-
grams that are available to preserve and develop
Fort King and the surrounding area and to make
the fort and the surrounding area accessible for pub-
lic use and enjoyment; and
(4) the potential use of, and coordination with,
Federal, State, and local programs to manage, in
the public interest, the historical and cultural re-
sources found at and around Fort King.
SEC. 4. CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW.
The Secretary shall submit a report detailing the re-
sults of the study required by section 2 to the committees
of jurisdiction of the House of Representatives and the
Senate not later than 12 months after the date of the en-
actment of this Act.
SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated $200,000 to
carry out this Act.
Æ
H. Res. 288 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 9, 2013. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for energy and 
water development and related agencies for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. The first 
reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order 
against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate 
shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour 
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Appropriations. After 
general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment 
under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions 
in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are 
waived. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the 
chair of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in 
recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an
•HRES 288 RH 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other pur-
poses. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. 
All points of order against consideration of the bill are 
waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and 
shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled 
by the chair and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill 
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute 
rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for fail-
ure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. Dur-
ing consideration of the bill for amendment, the chair of 
the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in rec-
ognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an 
amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of 
the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in 
clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be 
considered as read. When the committee rises and reports 
the bill back to the House with a recommendation that 
the bill do pass, the previous question shall be considered 
as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final 
passage without intervening motion except one motion to 
recommit with or without instructions. 
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House Calendar No. 39 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 288 
[Report No. 113–144] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) 
making appropriations for energy and water de-
velopment and related agencies for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2014, and for other pur-
poses. 
JULY 8, 2013 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 289 
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of 
fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United 
States and throughout the world for their faith. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 8, 2013 
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. CAR-
SON of Indiana, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. GRIJALVA, 
Mr. CONYERS, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. MOORE, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. 
MORAN, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. HONDA, and Mr. LEWIS) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Af-
fairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim 
holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and com-
mending Muslims in the United States and throughout 
the world for their faith. 
Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on 
September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence 
have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of 
African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly 
members of the Islamic faith; 
Whereas, on September 14, 2001, the House of Representa-
tives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry 
and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, 
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and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the ter-
rorist attacks; 
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 
1,600,000,000 Muslims worldwide; 
Whereas over 3,600 Muslims serve on active duty and over 
1,700 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the 
United States Armed Forces; 
Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual 
renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of 
the Muslim calendar year; and 
Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Rama-
dan commences at dusk on July 8, 2013, and continues 
for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) during this time of conflict, in order to 
demonstrate solidarity with and support for mem-
bers of the community of Islam in the United States 
and throughout the world, the House of Representa-
tives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great 
religions of the world; and 
(2) in observance of and out of respect for the 
commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month 
of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Rep-
resentatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and 
expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the 
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3034
To amend section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
Act of 1985, relating to customs user fees, to allow the use of such
fees to provide for customs inspectional personnel in connection with
the arrival of passengers in Florida, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 12, 1997
Mr. SHAW (for himself, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mrs. MEEK of Flor-
ida, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mrs.
THURMAN, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. CANADY of Florida, Mr. DIAZ-BALART,
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GOSS, Mr. MICA, Mr. WELDON
of Florida, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. WEXLER, and Mr. BILIRAKIS) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means
A BILL
To amend section 13031 of the Consolidated Omnibus Budg-
et Reconciliation Act of 1985, relating to customs user
fees, to allow the use of such fees to provide for customs
inspectional personnel in connection with the arrival of
passengers in Florida, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,