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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 866 
Honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard 
whose tireless work, dedication, and commitment to protecting the United 
States have led to the Coast Guard seizing over 350,000 pounds of 
cocaine at sea during 2007, far surpassing all of our previous records. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 11, 2007 
Mr. COBLE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the brave men and women of the United States 
Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedication, and com-
mitment to protecting the United States have led to 
the Coast Guard seizing over 350,000 pounds of cocaine 
at sea during 2007, far surpassing all of our previous 
records. 
Whereas the estimated street value of the cocaine seized by 
the Coast Guard in 2007 is more than $4,700,000,000 
or nearly half of the Coast Guard’s annual budget; 
Whereas the Coast Guard’s at sea drug interdictions are 
making a difference in the lives of American citizens evi-
denced by the reduced supply of cocaine in more than 35 
major cities throughout the United States; 
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Whereas the estimated street value of the cocaine seized by 
the Coast Guard in 2007 is more than $4,700,000,000 
or nearly half of the Coast Guard’s annual budget; 
Whereas the Coast Guard’s at sea drug interdictions are 
making a difference in the lives of American citizens evi-
denced by the reduced supply of cocaine in more than 35 
major cities throughout the United States; 
Whereas keeping illegal drugs from reaching our shores 
where they undermine American values and threaten 
families, schools, and communities continues to be an im-
portant national priority; 
Whereas through robust interagency teamwork, collaboration 
with international partners, and ever-more effective tools 
and tactics, the Coast Guard has seized more than 
2,000,000 pounds of cocaine during the past 10 years 
and will continue to tighten the web of detection and 
interdiction at sea; and 
Whereas the Coast Guard men and women who, while away 
from family and hundreds of miles from our shores, exe-
cute this dangerous mission, as well as other vital mari-
time safety, security, and environmental protection mis-
sions, with quiet dedication and without want of public 
recognition, continue to show dedication and selfless serv-
ice in protecting the Nation and the American people: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives honors the United States Coast Guard, with 
its proud 217 year legacy of maritime law enforcement 
and border protection, along with the brave men and 
women whose efforts clearly demonstrate the honor, re-
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spect, and devotion to duty that ensures America’s parents 
can sleep soundly knowing the Coast Guard is on patrol. 
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House Calendar No. 179 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 866 
[Report No. 110–513] 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the brave men and women of the United 
States Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedica-
tion, and commitment to protecting the United 
States have led to the Coast Guard seizing over 
350,000 pounds of cocaine at sea during 2007, 
far surpassing all of our previous records. 
JANUARY 22, 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 867 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 6, 2008. 
Whereas the Houston Dynamo soccer team won the 2007 
Major League Soccer Cup, defeating the New England 
Revolution by a score of 2–1 at RFK Stadium on Novem-
ber 18, 2007; 
Whereas as the Houston Dynamo came back from a 1–0 half-
time deficit to defeat the Revolution; 
Whereas as Dwayne De Rosario, assisted on the tying goal 
to Joseph Ngwenya, scored the winning goal and was 
named the game’s MVP; 
Whereas as the Houston Dynamo were playing without Brian 
Ching, the MVP of last year’s MLS Cup due to injury; 
Whereas as the Houston Dynamo has won the Major League 
Soccer Cup for the second consecutive year; 
Whereas as the Houston Dynamo is the first team to win 
back-to-back MLS Cups in 10 years; 
Whereas as the Houston Dynamo have won the MLS Cup in 
their first 2 years of existence in Houston; 
Whereas Houston Dynamo Coach Dominic Kinnear has guid-
ed the team to 26 wins, 20 draws, and 16 losses in his 
first 2 seasons in Houston; and
•HRES 867 EH 
Whereas Houston Dynamo defender Eddie Robinson and 
midfielder Dwayne De Rosario were named to the 2007 
MLS Best XI all-star team: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the Houston Dynamo soccer team for 
winning the 2007 MLS Cup; and 
(2) congratulates the team for back-to-back MLS 
Cup wins in their first 2 seasons in Houston. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 867 
Commending the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning the 2007 Major 
League Soccer Cup. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 11, 2007 
Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas (for himself, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. 
CULBERSON, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. POE, and Mr. 
MCCAUL of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning 
the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup. 
Whereas the Houston Dynamo soccer team won the 2007 
Major League Soccer Cup, defeating the New England 
Revolution by a score of 2–1 at RFK Stadium on Novem-
ber 18, 2007; 
Whereas as the Houston Dynamo came back from a 1–0 half-
time deficit to defeat the Revolution; 
Whereas as Dwayne De Rosario, assisted on the tying goal 
to Joseph Ngwenya, scored the winning goal and was 
named the game’s MVP; 
Whereas as the Houston Dynamo were playing without Brian 
Ching, the MVP of last year’s MLS Cup due to injury; 
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Whereas as the Houston Dynamo has won the Major League 
Soccer Cup for the second consecutive year; 
Whereas as the Houston Dynamo is the first team to win 
back-to-back MLS Cups in 10 years; 
Whereas as the Houston Dynamo have won the MLS Cup in 
their first 2 years of existence in Houston; 
Whereas Houston Dynamo Coach Dominic Kinnear has guid-
ed the team to 26 wins, 20 draws, and 16 losses in his 
first 2 seasons in Houston; and 
Whereas Houston Dynamo defender Eddie Robinson and 
midfielder Dwayne De Rosario were named to the 2007 
MLS Best XI all-star team: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the Houston Dynamo soccer 
team for winning the 2007 MLS Cup; and 
(2) congratulates the team for back-to-back 
MLS Cup wins in their first 2 seasons in Houston. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 868 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 12, 2008. 
Whereas Congressman William Kent of California recognized 
the transcendent beauty and national significance of the 
coastal redwood trees and he set aside his private land 
for future generations; 
Whereas Congressman Kent donated his lands to be known 
as Muir Woods in the State of California as the first Na-
tional monument, presenting them to the United States 
Government as a gift to the people of the United States; 
Whereas Muir Woods provides a keystone for conservation 
stewardship and a rich natural laboratory to explore the 
philosophy of its namesake, the admired conservation ac-
tivist John Muir; 
Whereas Muir Woods was recognized 100 years ago to be ‘‘of 
extraordinary scientific interest and importance because 
of the primeval character of the forest and the character, 
age and size of the trees’’; 
Whereas the Kent donation made it possible for President 
Theodore Roosevelt to exercise one of the Nation’s most 
unique preservation tools, the Antiquities Act, by declar-
ing Muir Woods National Monument for the American 
people;
•HRES 868 EH 
Whereas Muir Woods National Monument is preserved today 
through the dedicated staff and volunteers of the Na-
tional Park Service; 
Whereas on May 19, 1945 international delegates to the his-
toric Charter Convention of the United Nations met in 
the beauty and peace of Muir Wood’s Cathedral Grove to 
open the convention and honor the memory of the late 
President Franklin D. Roosevelt; and 
Whereas in 1972 Muir Woods National Monument became 
part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and 
today attracts up to a million visitors annually: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Representa-
tives— 
(1) recognizes the foresight of President Roosevelt 
in using the Antiquities Act in declaring Muir Woods 
National Monument; 
(2) recognizes the 100 years of careful preservation 
of America’s Coastal Redwood forest within Muir Woods 
National Monument; and 
(3) recognizes the natural and historical importance 
of the Muir Woods National Monument in the State of 
California and to the Nation. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 868 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the declaration of Muir Woods National 
Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 11, 2007 
Ms. WOOLSEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the declaration of Muir 
Woods National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt. 
Whereas Congressman William Kent of California recognized 
the transcendent beauty and national significance of the 
coastal redwood trees and he set aside his private land 
for future generations; 
Whereas Congressman Kent donated his lands to be known 
as Muir Woods in the State of California as the first Na-
tional monument, presenting them to the United States 
Government as a gift to the people of the United States; 
Whereas Muir Woods provides a keystone for conservation 
stewardship and a rich natural laboratory to explore the 
philosophy of its namesake, the admired conservation ac-
tivist John Muir; 
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Whereas Muir Woods was recognized 100 years ago to be ‘‘of 
extraordinary scientific interest and importance because 
of the primeval character of the forest and the character, 
age and size of the trees’’; 
Whereas the Kent donation made it possible for President 
Theodore Roosevelt to exercise one of the Nation’s most 
unique preservation tools, the Antiquities Act, by declar-
ing Muir Woods National Monument for the American 
people; 
Whereas Muir Woods National Monument is preserved today 
through the dedicated staff and volunteers of the Na-
tional Park Service; 
Whereas on May 19, 1945 international delegates to the his-
toric Charter Convention of the United Nations met in 
the beauty and peace of Muir Wood’s Cathedral Grove to 
open the convention and honor the memory of the late 
President Franklin D. Roosevelt; and 
Whereas in 1972 Muir Woods National Monument became 
part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and 
today attracts up to a million visitors annually: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives— 
(1) recognizes the foresight of President Roo-
sevelt in using the Antiquities Act in declaring Muir 
Woods National Monument; 
(2) recognizes the 100 years of careful preser-
vation of America’s Coastal Redwood forest within 
Muir Woods National Monument; and 
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H. Res. 869 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 13, 2007. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 69) making further continuing appropriations for 
the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. All points of 
order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived 
except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The 
joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of 
order against provisions of the joint resolution are waived. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
joint resolution to final passage without intervening motion 
except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled 
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of House Joint Resolution 
69 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation 
of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further con-
sideration of the joint resolution to such time as may be des-
ignated by the Speaker.
•HRES 869 EH 
SEC. 3. The chairman of the Committee on Appropria-
tions shall insert in the Congressional Record at any time 
during the remainder of the first session of the 110th Con-
gress such material as he may deem explanatory of appro-
priations measures for the fiscal year 2008. 
SEC. 4. House Resolution 839 and House Resolution 
850 are laid upon the table. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
(12) many State and local governments lack 
any requirements for existing structures to contain 
automatic sprinkler systems; 
(13) under the present straight-line method of 
depreciation, there is a disincentive for building safe-
ty improvements due to an extremely low rate of re-
turn on investment; and 
(14) the Nation is in need of incentives for the 
voluntary installation and retrofitting of buildings 
with automated sprinkler systems to save the lives of 
countless individuals and responding firefighters as 
well as drastically reduce the costs from property 
damage. 
SEC. 3. CLASSIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER 
SYSTEMS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (B) of section 
168(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating 
to 5-year property) is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the 
end of clause (vi), by striking the period at the end of 
clause (vii) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘(viii) any automated fire sprinkler 
system placed in service after April 11, 
2003, in a building or structure which was 
placed in service before such date.’’. 
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(b) ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM.—The table contained in 
section 168(g)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
subparagraph (B)(vii) the following: 
‘‘(B)(viii) ...................................................................................................
7’’. 
(c) DEFINITION OF AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER 
SYSTEM.—Subsection (i) of section 168 of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end 
the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(20) AUTOMATED FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM.— 
The term ‘automated fire sprinkler system’ means 
those sprinkler systems classified under one or more 
of the following publications of the National Fire 
Protection Association— 
‘‘(A) NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler 
Systems, 
‘‘(B) NFPA 13 D, Installation of Sprin-
kler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings 
and Manufactured Homes, and 
‘‘(C) NFPA 13 R, Installation of Sprinkler 
Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and 
Including Four Stories in Height.’’. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to property placed in service after 
April 11, 2003. 
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(e) WAIVER OF LIMITATIONS.—If refund or credit of 
any overpayment of tax resulting from the amendments 
made by this section is prevented at any time before the 
close of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the 
enactment of this Act by the operation of any law or rule 
of law (including res judicata), such refund or credit may 
nevertheless be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed 
before the close of such period. 
Æ 
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regulations of the Food and Drug Administration for as-
sessing civil money penalties, including at a retailer’s re-
quest a hearing by telephone, or at the nearest regional 
or field office of the Food and Drug Administration, or 
at a Federal, State, or county facility within 100 miles 
from the location of the retail outlet, if such a facility is 
available.’’. 
(d) SECTION 304.—Section 304 (21 U.S.C. 334) is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)(2)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘and’’ before ‘‘(D)’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘device.’’ and inserting the 
following: ‘‘device, and (E) Any adulterated or 
misbranded tobacco product.’’; 
(2) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ‘‘tobacco 
product,’’ after ‘‘device,’’; 
(3) in subsection (g)(1), by inserting ‘‘or to-
bacco product’’ after the term ‘‘device’’ each place 
such term appears; and 
(4) in subsection (g)(2)(A), by inserting ‘‘or to-
bacco product’’ after ‘‘device’’. 
(e) SECTION 505.—Section 505(n)(2) (21 U.S.C. 
355(n)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘section 904’’ and in-
serting ‘‘section 1004’’. 
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as read. All points of order against provisions of the joint 
resolution are waived. The previous question shall be con-
sidered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage 
without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; 
and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of House Joint Resolu-
tion 69 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the 
operation of the previous question, the Chair may post-
pone further consideration of the joint resolution to such 
time as may be designated by the Speaker. 
SEC. 3. The chairman of the Committee on Appro-
priations shall insert in the Congressional Record at any 
time during the remainder of the first session of the 110th 
Congress such material as he may deem explanatory of 
appropriations measures for the fiscal year 2008. 
SEC. 4. House Resolution 839 and House Resolution 
850 are laid upon the table. 
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House Calendar No. 170 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 869 
[Report No. 110–492] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 69) making further continuing appro-
priations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other 
purposes. 
DECEMBER 12, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 86
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 24, 2007.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order 
to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 78) amend-
ing the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Dele-
gates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast 
votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of 
the Union. The resolution shall be considered as read. The 
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the reso-
lution and on any amendment thereto to final adoption with-
out intervening motion or demand for division of the question 
except: (1) one hour of debate on the resolution equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Rules; (2) the amendment 
printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution, if offered by Representative Kirk of 
Illinois or his designee, which shall be in order without inter-
vention of any point of order or demand for division of the 
question, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately
•HRES 86 EH 
debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by 
the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to re-
commit which may not contain instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H. Res. 78 pursuant to 
this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous 
question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the 
resolution to a time designated by the Speaker. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 3 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 86 
[Report No. 110–3] 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 78) amending the 
Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the 
Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee 
of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 23, 2007 
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 78) 
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives 
to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to 
the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 78) 
amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
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House Calendar No. 3 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 86 
[Report No. 110–3] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. 
Res. 78) amending the Rules of the House of 
Representatives to permit Delegates and the 
Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast 
votes in the Committee of the Whole House on 
the state of the Union. 
JANUARY 23, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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