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(1) Additional classroom instruction time and 
related activities for students who lost instructional 
time as a result of the disaster. 
(2) Mental health and trauma counseling and 
other appropriate support services to students suf-
fering from long-term or short-term trauma-related 
disorders resulting from the disaster. 
(3) Guidance and grief counseling and mental 
health services, including overtime payment for 
counselors and mental health professionals, for stu-
dents and school staff. 
(4) Textbooks and other school supplies and 
equipment damaged or destroyed as a result of the 
disaster, or used to support the relocation of stu-
dents from schools in the disaster area. 
(5) Relocating students, including transpor-
tation of students to temporary school facilities. 
(6) Loss of perishable food stock and revenue 
lost from food services. 
(7) Renting or leasing alternate temporary fa-
cilities or transportation. 
(c) APPLICATION.—To seek a grant under this sec-
tion, a local educational agency shall submit an application 
to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and con-
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taining such information as the Secretary reasonably re-
quires. 
(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this Act 
shall be construed as prohibiting or exempting the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency from its obligation to 
provide assistance to local educational agencies in connec-
tion with a major disaster, including debris removal and 
cleanup, and restoration of facilities to their predisaster 
condition. 
(e) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘local educational agency’’ has 
the meaning given to that term in section 9101 of 
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). 
(2) The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 
of Education. 
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‘‘(2) The number of women veterans who re-
ceived counseling and care and services under sub-
section (a) from professionals and providers who re-
ceived training under subsection (d). 
‘‘(3) The number of graduate medical edu-
cation, training, certification, and continuing med-
ical education courses provided by reason of sub-
section (d). 
‘‘(4) The number of trained full-time equivalent 
employees required in each facility of the Depart-
ment to meet the needs of veterans requiring treat-
ment and care for sexual trauma and post-traumatic 
stress disorder. 
‘‘(5) Any recommended improvements for treat-
ing women veterans with sexual trauma and post- 
traumatic stress disorder. 
‘‘(6) Such other information as the Secretary 
determines to be appropriate.’’. 
SEC. 203. PILOT PROGRAM FOR PROVISION OF CHILD CARE 
ASSISTANCE TO CERTAIN VETERANS RECEIV-
ING CERTAIN TYPES OF HEALTH CARE SERV-
ICES AT DEPARTMENT FACILITIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.— 
(1) PILOT
PROGRAM
REQUIRED.—Not later 
than six months after the date of the enactment of 
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this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall 
carry out a two-year pilot program under which, 
subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall provide 
child care assistance to a qualified veteran child care 
needed by the veteran during the period of time de-
scribed in paragraph (3). 
(2) FORM OF CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE.—Child 
care assistance under this section may include— 
(A) stipends for the payment of child care 
offered by licensed child care centers (either di-
rectly or through a voucher program); 
(B) the development of partnerships with 
private agencies; 
(C) collaboration with facilities or pro-
grams of other Federal departments or agen-
cies; and 
(D) the arrangement of after-school care. 
(3) PERIOD
OF
TIME.—Child care assistance 
under the pilot program may only be provided for 
the period of time that the qualified veteran— 
(A) receives a health care service referred 
to in paragraph (4) at a facility of the Depart-
ment; and 
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•HRES 1371 IH 
Whereas many of the Nation’s top thoroughbreds have raced 
at the Saratoga Race Course, including Man o’ War, 
Cigar, Secretariat, and Affirmed; 
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course welcomes an average of 
nearly 30,000 visitors per day throughout its race season; 
Whereas 2008 marks the 139th running of the Travers 
Stakes, the oldest major thoroughbred race for 3-year-old 
horses in the United States; 
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course has a total economic im-
pact of approximately $200,000,000 throughout Saratoga 
County and the surrounding communities; 
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course contributes more than 
2,500 jobs to Saratoga Springs and the surrounding 
area; 
Whereas Saratoga Springs during racing season is a top des-
tination for tourists from around the world; 
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course has added modern tech-
nology while still maintaining its Victorian charm and 
original traditions; and 
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course is the oldest continu-
ously-operating thoroughbred race track in the United 
States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the Saratoga Race Course as 
it celebrates its 140th season; 
(2) encourages all people in the United States 
to spend an electrifying day at the races; and 
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•HRES 1371 IH 
(3) recognizes the Saratoga Race Course’s im-
portant place in horseracing history. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1132 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the 
railroad track maintenance credit. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 23, 2009 
Mr. POMEROY (for himself and Mr. MORAN of Kansas) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend 
and modify the railroad track maintenance credit. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF RAILROAD 
TRACK MAINTENANCE CREDIT. 
(a) EXTENSION OF CREDIT.—Section 45G(f) of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking 
‘‘January 1, 2010’’ and inserting ‘‘January 1, 2013’’. 
(b) EXPENDITURES.—Subsection (d) of section 45G 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to quali-
fied railroad track maintenance expenditures) is amended 
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by striking ‘‘for maintaining’’ and all that follows and in-
serting ‘‘for maintaining— 
‘‘(A) in the case of taxable years beginning 
after December 31, 2004, and before January 
1, 2009, railroad track (including roadbed, 
bridges, and related track structures) owned or 
leased as of January 1, 2005, by a Class II or 
Class III railroad (determined without regard 
to any consideration for such expenditures 
given by the Class II or Class III railroad which 
made the assignment of such track), and 
‘‘(B) in the case of taxable years beginning 
after December 31, 2008, railroad track (in-
cluding roadbed, bridges, and related track 
structures) owned or leased as of January 1, 
2009, by a Class II or Class III railroad (deter-
mined without regard to any consideration for 
such expenditures given by the Class II or Class 
III railroad which made the assignment of such 
track).’’. 
(c) CREDIT LIMITATION ADJUSTMENT.—Subpara-
graph (A) of section 45G(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘$3,500’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘$4,500’’. 
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(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2008. 
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•HRES 1373 IH 
Boat Manufacturers to define a recreational boating facil-
ity; 
Whereas the United States is home to over 12,000 rec-
reational boating facilities that contribute substantially to 
their local communities by providing safe, reliable gate-
ways to boating for members of their communities and 
welcomed guests; 
Whereas America’s marinas establish a unique identity for 
waterfront communities and promote a high quality of 
life for its residents; 
Whereas America’s marinas play an integral role in the boat-
ing and recreation community by providing local knowl-
edge, boat storage, washing and repair facilities, refueling 
stations, and a sheltered refuge from the elements; 
Whereas America’s marinas encourage the development of 
businesses and restaurants to supplement the marina, 
thereby bringing vital economic activity to the region; 
Whereas America’s marinas play a critical role in the defense 
of our Nation by partnering with the Coast Guard to 
search for suspicious activity along our oceanic borders; 
Whereas America’s marinas also serve as stewards of the en-
vironment, actively seeking to protect the surrounding 
waterways not only for the enjoyment of this generation, 
but for generations to come; 
Whereas America’s marinas also provide their communities 
and visitors a place where the 73,000,000 boating enthu-
siasts, their friends, and their families can spend time to-
gether for recreation and relaxation; 
Whereas the United States marinas will continue to provide 
environmentally-friendly gateways to boating for the citi-
zens of, and the visitors to, our great Nation; and 
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•HRES 1373 IH 
Whereas August 9, 2008, would be an appropriate day to 
designate as National Marina Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives ex-
presses support for the designation of National Marina 
Day to honor America’s marinas for their many contribu-
tions to their local communities and create awarness 
amongst citizens, policymakers, elected officials, and em-
ployees of the overall contributions of marinas to their 
well-being. 
Æ 
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•HRES 1374 EH 
Project, and providing much-needed flood control to the 
Columbia River Basin; 
Whereas the Columbia Basin Project includes 300 miles of 
canals and more than 3,000 miles of irrigation ditches, 
which supply water to 500,000 acres of farmland, an 
area twice the size of the State of Delaware; 
Whereas the crops grown on this farmland are worth more 
than $500 million per year; and 
Whereas the Grand Coulee Dam is the cornerstone of the 
electric power system in the State of Washington and the 
largest hydroelectric power facility in North America: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commemorates the 75th anniversary of the 
Grand Coulee Dam; 
(2) honors the sacrifice of the 107 individuals who 
lost their lives during the construction of the Grand 
Coulee Dam; and 
(3) recognizes that— 
(A) the Grand Coulee Dam continues to play 
a critical role in the national and economic security 
of the United States by providing vital electric 
power and crop irrigation; 
(B) hydroelectric power is a clean, renewable 
resource that is emissions-free and plays a major 
role in controlling emissions of greenhouse gases; 
and
•HRES 1374 EH 
(C) having clean, affordable hydroelectric 
power helps reduce the reliance of the United States 
on foreign oil imports and supports the successful 
wind power industry in the Northwestern United 
States by ensuring the availability of electricity in 
the absence of sufficient wind power. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 1375 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 27, 2008. 
Whereas the prevalence of runaway and homelessness among 
youth is staggering, with studies suggesting that every 
year, between 1,600,000 and 2,800,000 youth live on the 
streets of the United States; 
Whereas running away from home is widespread, and youth 
aged 12 to 17 are at a higher risk of homelessness than 
adults; 
Whereas runaway youth most often are youth who have been 
expelled from their homes by their families; physically, 
sexually, and emotionally abused at home; discharged by 
State custodial systems without adequate transition 
plans; separated from their parents by death and divorce; 
too poor to secure their own basic needs; and ineligible 
or unable to access adequate medical or mental health re-
sources; 
Whereas effective programs supporting runaway youth and 
assisting youth and their families in remaining at home 
succeed because of partnerships created among families, 
community-based human service agencies, law enforce-
ment agencies, schools, faith-based organizations, and 
businesses;
•HRES 1375 EH 
Whereas preventing youth from running away from home and 
supporting youth in high-risk situations is a family, com-
munity, and national priority; 
Whereas the future well-being of the Nation is dependent on 
the opportunities provided for youth and families to ac-
quire the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for 
youth to develop into safe, healthy, and productive adults; 
Whereas the National Network for Youth and its members 
advocate on behalf of runaway and homeless youth, and 
provide an array of community-based support to address 
their critical needs; 
Whereas the National Runaway Switchboard provides crisis 
intervention and referrals to reconnect runaway youth to 
their families and link youth to local resources that pro-
vide positive alternatives to running away from home; 
and 
Whereas the National Network for Youth and National Run-
away Switchboard are cosponsoring National Runaway 
Prevention Month in November to increase public aware-
ness of the life circumstances of youth in high-risk situa-
tions, and the need for safe, healthy, and productive al-
ternatives, resources, and support for youth, families, and 
communities: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes 
and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Pre-
vention Month. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1411 IH 
fort to raise awareness about data privacy and the pro-
tection of personal information on the Internet; 
Whereas government officials from the United States and 
Europe, privacy professionals, academics, legal scholars, 
representatives of international businesses, and others 
with an interest in data privacy issues are working to-
gether on this date to further the discussion about data 
privacy and protection; 
Whereas privacy professionals and educators are being en-
couraged to take the time to discuss data privacy and 
protection issues with teens in high schools across the 
country; 
Whereas the recognition of ‘‘National Data Privacy Day’’ will 
encourage more people nationwide to be aware of data 
privacy concerns and to take steps to protect their per-
sonal information online; and 
Whereas January 28, 2009, would be an appropriate day to 
designate as ‘‘National Data Privacy Day’’: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of a ‘‘National 
Data Privacy Day’’; 
(2) encourages State and local governments to 
observe the day with appropriate activities that pro-
mote awareness of data privacy; 
(3) encourages privacy professionals and edu-
cators to discuss data privacy and protection issues 
with teens in high schools across the United States; 
and 
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(ii) past, present, and future claims for 
water rights arising from time immemorial and, 
thereafter, forever, that are based on aboriginal 
occupancy of land by the Tribe, its members, or 
their predecessors; 
(B)(i) past and present claims for injury to 
water rights for the reservation and off-reserva-
tion trust land arising from time immemorial 
through the enforceability date; 
(ii) past, present, and future claims for in-
jury to water rights arising from time immemo-
rial and, thereafter, forever, that are based on 
aboriginal occupancy of land by the Tribe and 
its members, or their predecessors; and 
(iii) claims for injury to water rights aris-
ing after the enforceability date for the reserva-
tion and off-reservation trust land resulting 
from off-reservation diversion or use of water in 
a manner not in violation of the Agreement or 
State law; and 
(C) past, present, and future claims aris-
ing out of or relating in any manner to the ne-
gotiation, execution, or adoption of the Agree-
ment, an applicable settlement judgement or de-
cree, or this Act. 
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•HRES 1376 RH 
3,000 lives in the United States and its terri-
tories; and 
(B) appropriately recognize mass graves of 
the victims of the Okeechobee Hurricane; 
(6) urges the Federal government, and State and 
local governments, to— 
(A) take appropriate actions to encourage 
hurricane and disaster preparedness, education, 
response, and mitigation; and 
(B) support programs and initiatives that 
promote disaster preparedness, education, re-
sponse, and mitigation especially in economi-
cally disadvantaged and migrant communities; 
(7) commends the Army Corps of Engineers for 
its ongoing rehabilitation of the Herbert Hoover Dike 
and encourages continued collaboration among Fed-
eral, State, and local governments toward expeditious 
completion of the rehabilitation effort; and 
(8) recommits itself to hurricane preparedness, 
safety education, response, and mitigation for all 
communities in the 110th Congress. 
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House Calendar No. 267 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1376 
[Report No. 110–856] 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Okee-
chobee Hurricane of September 1928 and its as-
sociated tragic loss of life. 
SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 
Reported with amendments, referred to the House 
Calendar, and ordered to be printed 
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•HRES 1377 IH 
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 
1,500,000,000 Muslims worldwide; 
Whereas nearly 6,000 Muslims serve as members of our 
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 Islamic holy month of Rama-
dan commences at dusk on September 1, 2008, and con-
tinues 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 Islamic 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 
United States and throughout the world on this sig-
nificant occasion. 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1378 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to authorize and direct 
the Speaker to issue rules permitting the display outside of the offices 
of Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner in the House 
office buildings of tributes to members of the Armed Forces killed in 
United States engagements in Iraq or Afghanistan. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 24, 2008 
Mr. JONES of North Carolina submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
authorize and direct the Speaker to issue rules permit-
ting the display outside of the offices of Members, Dele-
gates, and the Resident Commissioner in the House of-
fice buildings of tributes to members of the Armed 
Forces killed in United States engagements in Iraq or 
Afghanistan. 
Resolved, That rule I of the Rules of the House of 
Representatives is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new clause: 
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•HRES 1378 IH 
‘‘Rules respecting displays 
‘‘13. The Speaker is authorized and directed to issue 
rules permitting the display outside of the offices of Mem-
bers, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner in the 
House office buildings of tributes to members of the 
Armed Forces killed in United States engagements in Iraq 
or Afghanistan. Any such tribute outside of the office of 
any Member, Delegate, or the Resident Commissioner may 
remain there until such rules are issued.’’. 
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