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(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 4(a) of
the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998 (Public Law
105–216) is amended—
(1) in paragraph (1)—
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ‘‘(other than a mortgage or
mortgage transaction described in section
3(f)(1))’’;
(B) in subparagraph (A)(ii)—
(i) in subclause (II), by inserting
‘‘and’’ after the semicolon at the end; and
(ii) by striking subclause (IV); and
(C) in subparagraph (B)—
(i) in clause (i), by inserting ‘‘and’’
after the semicolon at the end;
(ii) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘; and’’
and inserting a period; and
(iii) by striking clause (iii);
(2) by striking paragraph (2);
(3) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘through (3)’’
and inserting ‘‘and (2)’’; and
(4) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4), as
so amended, as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively.
SEC. 3. PROTECTION OF STATE LAWS.
Section 9 of the Homeowners Protection Act of 1998
(Public Law 105–216) is amended by striking subsection
(a) and inserting the following new subsection:
‘‘(a) EFFECT ON STATE LAW.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—This Act does not annul,
alter, or affect, or exempt any person subject to the
provisions of this Act from complying with, the laws
of any State regarding any requirements relating to
private mortgage insurance in connection with resi-
dential mortgage transactions, except to the extent
that such State laws are inconsistent with any provi-
sion of this Act, and then only to the extent of the
inconsistency.
‘‘(2) INCONSISTENCIES.—A State law shall not
be considered to be inconsistent with a provision of
this Act if the State law—
‘‘(A) requires termination of private mort-
gage insurance or other mortgage guaranty in-
surance—
‘‘(i) at a date earlier than as provided
in this Act; or
‘‘(ii) when a mortgage principal bal-
ance is achieved that is higher than as pro-
vided in this Act;
‘‘(B) requires disclosure of information—
‘‘(i) that provides more information
than the information required by this Act;
or
‘‘(ii) more often or at a date earlier
than is required by this Act; or
‘‘(C) otherwise provides greater protection
for the private mortgage insurance consumer.’’.
Æ
H. Res. 321 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 18, 2015. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 
2146) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow 
Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic 
controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from govern-
mental plans after age 50, and for other purposes, with the 
Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, 
without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered 
by the chair of the Committee on Ways and Means or his 
designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment 
with the amendment printed in the report of the Committee 
on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amend-
ment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion 
shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled 
by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee 
on Ways and Means. The previous question shall be consid-
•HRES 321 EH 
ered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without inter-
vening motion or demand for division of the question. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4436
To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for
an increase in the authorization of appropriations for community-based
family resource and support grants under that Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 6, 1998
Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Ms. FURSE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Ms. HOOLEY
of Oregon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Education and the Workforce
A BILL
To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
to provide for an increase in the authorization of appro-
priations for community-based family resource and sup-
port grants under that Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INCREASED AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA-
TIONS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY RE-
SOURCE AND SUPPORT GRANTS UNDER THE
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
ACT.
Section 210 of the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act is amended by striking ‘‘and such sums’’
and all that follows and inserting the following: ‘‘, such
sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1998
and 1999, and $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years
2000 through 2004.’’.
IV 
House Calendar No. 43 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 321 
[Report No. 114–167] 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2146) 
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law 
enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make 
penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after age 50, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 17, 2015 
Mr. SESSIONS, 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 Senate amendment to the 
bill (H.R. 2146) to amend the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 to allow Federal law enforcement officers, fire-
fighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free 
withdrawals from governmental plans after age 50, and 
for other purposes. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill 
(H.R. 2146) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 
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to allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and 
air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals 
from governmental plans after age 50, and for other pur-
poses, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to con-
sider in the House, without intervention of any point of 
order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on 
Ways and Means or his designee that the House concur 
in the Senate amendment with the amendment printed in 
the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this 
resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall 
be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and 
Means. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the motion to its adoption without intervening 
motion or demand for division of the question. 
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House Calendar No. 43 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 321 
[Report No. 114–167] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amend-
ment to the bill (H.R. 2146) to amend the Inter-
nal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal law 
enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic 
controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals 
from governmental plans after age 50, and for 
other purposes. 
JUNE 17, 2015 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4437
To amend the Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Prevention Program
Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1999 through 2004.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 6, 1998
Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Ms. FURSE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Ms. HOOLEY
of Oregon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Education and the Workforce
A BILL
To amend the Incentive Grants for Local Delinquency Pre-
vention Program Act to authorize appropriations for fis-
cal years 1999 through 2004.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 506 of the Incentive Grants for Local Delin-
quency Prevention Program Act (42 U.S.C. 5785) is
amended by striking ‘‘such sums’’ and all that follows
through ‘‘1996’’, and inserting ‘‘$250,000,000 for each of
the fiscal years 1999 through 2004’’.
Æ
‘‘(c) CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL.—Subject to sub-
section (d)—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A covered transfer with re-
spect to an acquired hospital owned or controlled by
a nonprofit entity is not considered to be approved
in accordance with this subsection unless—
‘‘(A) the acquiring entity has disclosed to
the Secretary, in a form and manner specified
by the Secretary, the information described in
paragraph (2) relating to the transfer;
‘‘(B) there has been an independent fair-
ness review conducted of the proposed transfer
and the report on the review concludes that no
assets of the acquired hospital in relation to the
nonprofit entity have inappropriately benefited
any private parties; and
‘‘(C) the Secretary has approved the
transfer.
‘‘(3) INFORMATION TO BE DISCLOSED.—The in-
formation described in this paragraph is a complete
description of the terms of covered transfer, together
with a description of all collateral arrangements, in-
cluding information describing—
‘‘(A) the acquired hospital and the non-
profit entity that owns or controls the hospital;
1999 in an amount not to exceed $110,000,000 for the
National Guard civilian youth opportunities program au-
thorized by that section and known as the National Guard
Challenge Program.
(b) ELIMINATION OF ANNUAL EXPENDITURE LIMI-
TATION.—Section 509(b) of title 32, United States Code,
is amended by striking out ‘‘, except that Federal expendi-
tures under the program may not exceed $50,000,000 for
any fiscal year’’.
Æ
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 323 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government 
of Mexico should forthwith repatriate the remains of those American 
Soldiers who fought in the battle of Monterrey in 1846. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 17, 2015 
Mr. DESJARLAIS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the Government of Mexico should forthwith repatriate 
the remains of those American Soldiers who fought in 
the battle of Monterrey in 1846. 
Whereas 169 years ago this September, Brigadier General 
Zachary Taylor led a 6,000 man military force consisting 
of United States Regulars, Volunteers and Texas Rang-
ers to capture the strategic town of Monterrey; 
Whereas after three days of fighting, Taylor’s forces captured 
Monterrey on September 23, 1846; 
Whereas the United States suffered 120 casualties during the 
battle, while 368 were wounded and 43 were reported 
missing; 
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Whereas the Mexican Government’s Instituto Nacional de 
Antropologia y Historia (INAH), in cooperation with the 
United States Department of State and the United 
States Department of the Army’s Armed Forces Medical 
Examiner (AFME), has positively identified the remains 
of 11 United States soldiers who fought in the battle of 
Monterrey in 1846; and 
Whereas United States Department of State is working with 
the Mexican Government to secure the repatriation of 
these remains: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the archaeologists, the Instituto 
Nacional de Antropologia y Historia, the United 
States Consulate General Monterrey and all those 
individuals whose diligent work led to the identifica-
tion and recovery of these remains; and 
(2) calls upon the Government of Mexico and 
the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs to expe-
ditiously release and repatriate the identified re-
mains of these United States soldiers. 
Æ 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4439
To amend the Head Start Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years
1999 through 2004.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 6, 1998
Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Ms. FURSE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Ms. HOOLEY
of Oregon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Education and the Workforce
A BILL
To amend the Head Start Act to authorize appropriations
for fiscal years 1999 through 2004.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 639 of the Head Start Act (42 U.S.C. 9834)
is amended—
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ‘‘such sums’’
and all that follows through ‘‘1998’’, and inserting
‘‘$5,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1999
through 2004’’, and
(2) in subsection (b)—
(A) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘1995
through 1998’’ and inserting ‘‘1999 through
2004’’, and
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking ‘‘1996
through 1998’’ and inserting ‘‘1999 through
2004’’.
Æ
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 324 
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 
JUNE 17, 2015 
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. 
KILDEE, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. 
CLAY, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. CLARKE of New 
York, Ms. EDWARDS, Ms. BASS, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. CLEAVER, 
Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS 
of Illinois, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. PLASKETT, and Mr. RUSH) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs 
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; 
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Whereas, on September 14, 2001, the House of Representa-
tives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry 
and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, 
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 3,700 Muslims serve on active duty and over 
1,900 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 June 17, 2015, 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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United States and throughout the world on this sig-
nificant occasion. 
Æ 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4440
To increase discretionary funding for certain grant programs established
under the ‘‘Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement
Assistance Programs’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 6, 1998
Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Ms. FURSE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Ms. HOOLEY
of Oregon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To increase discretionary funding for certain grant programs
established under the ‘‘Edward Byrne Memorial State
and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
issuing licenses under this subsection, the Secretary shall
issue to the applicant a license which, subject to the provi-
sions of this chapter and other applicable provisions of
law, entitles the licensee to hold gun shows in interstate
or foreign commerce during the 3-year period that begins
with the date the license is issued.
‘‘(B) The Secretary shall approve or deny an applica-
tion submitted under paragraph (2) within 60 days after
the Secretary receives the application. If the Secretary
fails to so act within such period, the applicant may bring
an action under section 1361 of title 28 to compel the
Secretary to so act.
‘‘(4)(A) Before a person not licensed under this sec-
tion transfers a firearm at a gun show—
‘‘(i) the person shall provide to the holder of the
gun show written notice of—
‘‘(I) the name, age, and address of the per-
son and of the prospective transferee (or, in the
case of a party who is a corporation or other
business entity, the identity and principal and
local places of business of such party);
‘‘(II) the serial number, make, and model
of the firearm; and
‘‘(III) the date and location of the trans-
fer; and
SECTION 1. INCREASE DISCRETIONARY FUNDING FOR CER-
TAIN 
GRANT 
PROGRAMS 
ESTABLISHED
UNDER THE ‘‘EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AS-
SISTANCE PROGRAMS’’.
Section 1001(a) of the Omnibus Crime Control and
Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3793(a)) is amended
by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
‘‘(24) There is authorized to be appropriated
$50,000,000 for fiscal year 1998 to carry out sub-
part 2 of part E of this title.’’.
Æ
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 326 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need 
to reduce the influence of money in politics. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 18, 2015 
Mr. NOLAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the 
Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the need to reduce the influence of money in politics. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. FULL DISCLOSURE AND REDUCING THE INFLU-
ENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICS. 
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— 
(1) the case of Citizens United v. Federal Elec-
tion Commission (558 U.S. 310) opened the door to 
the corrupting influence of money in politics; 
(2) in order to restore the American people’s 
faith in the integrity of their elected government, 
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Congress should have the power to regulate the rais-
ing and spending of money and in-kind equivalents 
with respect to Federal elections, including through 
regulating— 
(A) the amount of contributions to can-
didates for nomination or election to Federal of-
fice; 
(B) the amount of expenditures that may 
be made by, in support of, or in opposition to 
such candidates; and 
(C) the content and integrity of such ex-
penditures; and 
(3) all political contributions should be publicly 
disclosed, including those made to or by independent 
groups, so that voters have complete information 
about who is paying for political advertisements. 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4441
To require firearms to be manufactured with child safety locks.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 6, 1998
Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Ms. FURSE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Ms. HOOLEY
of Oregon) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To require firearms to be manufactured with child safety
locks.
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 ‘‘Firearm Child Safety
Lock Act of 1998’’.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON MANUFACTURE OF FIREARM
WITHOUT CHILD SAFETY LOCK.
(a) IN GENERAL.—It shall be unlawful for any per-
son, in or affecting commerce, to manufacture a handgun
in the United States, unless a child safety lock which
meets the requirement of subsection (b) is attached to, or
is an integral part of, the firearm.
(b) CHILD SAFETY LOCK REQUIREMENT.—A child
safety lock meets the requirement of this subsection if the
lock, while activated or attached to the firearm, prevents
the firearm from being discharged.
(c) PENALTY.—The Secretary shall impose a civil
fine of $5,000 on any person who violates subsection (a).
(d) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—Not later than 60 days after
an individual receives notice from the Secretary of a deci-
sion to impose a fine on the individual under this section,
the individual may bring an action against the Secretary
in any United States district court for de novo review of
the decision.
(e) INAPPLICABILITY
TO
GOVERNMENTAL
ENTI-
TIES.—Subsection (a) shall not apply to conduct of, or au-
thorized by, the United States or any department or agen-
cy thereof, or any State or any department, agency, or
political subdivision thereof.
(f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the terms
‘‘State’’, ‘‘firearm’’, ‘‘manufacturer’’, and ‘‘Secretary’’
shall have the meanings given such terms in section
921(a) of title 18, United States Code.
Æ