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H. Res. 219 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 13, 2011. 
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. 1217) to repeal the Prevention and Public 
Health Fund. 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 Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce. After general debate the bill shall be 
considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The 
bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against 
provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill 
shall be in order except those printed in the report of the 
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such 
amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the 
report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the
•HRES 219 EH 
report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the 
time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by 
the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to 
amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division 
of the question in the House or in the Committee of the 
Whole. All points of order against such amendments are 
waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for 
amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to 
the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
bill and amendments thereto to final passage without inter-
vening motion except one motion to recommit with or without 
instructions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 491
To prohibit the imposition of a fee for waiver of the passport requirement
for citizens in the case of reported theft or destruction.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 20, 1993
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
A BILL
To prohibit the imposition of a fee for waiver of the passport
requirement for citizens in the case of reported theft
or destruction.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. NO FEE FOR WAIVER OF PASSPORT REQUIRE-
MENT IN CASE OF REPORTED THEFT OR DE-
STRUCTION.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State may not
impose any fee for the waiver, under section 53.2(h) of
title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, of the passport re-
quirement for a citizen of the United States under section
215 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1185) if the citizen has reported the theft or destruction
of the passport to the State Department (either in the
United States or abroad) or to the local police.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsection (a) shall apply to
waivers granted after the date of the enactment of this
Act.
Æ
•HRES 219 RH 
to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided 
and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member 
of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. After general 
debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under 
the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. 
All points of order against provisions in the bill are 
waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except 
those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules ac-
companying this resolution. Each such amendment may 
be offered only in the order printed in the report, may 
be offered only by a Member designated in the report, 
shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time 
specified in the report equally divided and controlled by 
the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to 
amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for divi-
sion of the question in the House or in the Committee 
of the Whole. All points of order against such amendments 
are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill 
for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the 
bill to the House with such amendments as may have been 
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered 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. 30 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 219 
[Report No. 112–61] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1217) 
to repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund. 
APRIL 12, 2011 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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I
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4921
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for
certain adoption expenses.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 8, 1994
Mrs. LOWEY (for herself and Mr. WYDEN) 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 allow a
deduction for certain adoption expenses.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN ADOPTION EX-
PENSES.
(a) GENERAL RULE.—Part VII of subchapter B of
chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating
to additional itemized deductions for individuals) is
amended by redesignating section 220 as section 221 and
inserting after section 219 the following new section:
‘‘SEC. 220. CERTAIN ADOPTION EXPENSES.
‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION.—In the case of an
individual, there shall be allowed as a deduction for the
taxable year the amount of the qualified adoption expenses
paid or incurred by the taxpayer during such taxable year.
‘‘(b) LIMITATIONS.—
‘‘(1) MAXIMUM DOLLAR AMOUNT.—The aggre-
gate amount of adoption expenses which may be
taken into account under subsection (a) with respect
to the adoption of a child shall not exceed $2,500.
‘‘(2) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—No deduction shall be
allowable under subsection (a) for any expense
for which a deduction or credit is allowable
under any other provision of this chapter.
‘‘(B) GRANTS.—No deduction shall be al-
lowable under subsection (a) for any expenses
paid from funds received under any Federal,
State, or local program.
‘‘(c) QUALIFIED ADOPTION EXPENSES.—For pur-
poses of this section, the term ‘qualified adoption ex-
penses’ means reasonable and necessary adoption fees,
court costs, attorneys fees, and other expenses which are
directly related to the legal adoption of a child by the tax-
payer and which are not incurred in violation of State or
Federal law.’’
(b) DEDUCTION ALLOWED WHETHER OR NOT TAX-
PAYER ITEMIZES OTHER DEDUCTIONS.—Subsection (a)
of section 62 of such Code is amended by inserting after
paragraph (15) the following new paragraph:
‘‘(16) ADOPTION
EXPENSES.—The deduction
allowed by section 220.’’
(c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections
for such part VII is amended by striking the last item
and inserting the following new items:
‘‘Sec. 220. Certain adoption expenses.
‘‘Sec. 221. Cross reference.’’
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 220 
Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as ‘‘Na-
tional Animal Rescue Day’’ to create awareness, educate humans of 
the importance of adoption, and create a humane environment for any 
pet, including the importance of spaying and neutering of animals, and 
the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 12, 2011 
Mr. ANDREWS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday 
in October as ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day’’ to create 
awareness, educate humans of the importance of adop-
tion, and create a humane environment for any pet, 
including the importance of spaying and neutering of 
animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions 
throughout the United States. 
Whereas between 6,000,000 to 8,000,000 cats and dogs are 
placed into shelters every year and between 3,000,000 
and 4,000,000 are euthanized; 
Whereas the United States has suffered a drastic economic 
crisis that has left animals behind in abandoned homes 
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to die or left on the doorsteps of overpopulated shelters 
and rescues; 
Whereas a greater awareness of dog fighting and abuse en-
courages these animals to be put to sleep or left for shel-
ters or rescues to rehabilitate them; 
Whereas there are between 4,000 to 6,000 animal shelters 
throughout the United States in need of pet supplies, 
medical supplies, blankets and towels, cleaning supplies, 
food, and educational materials about owning a pet, as 
well as information on how to screen unqualified appli-
cants and provide the best pet match for a family; 
Whereas increased knowledge and awareness of animal rescue 
programs throughout the United States will significantly 
reduce the number of cats and dogs euthanized and re-
duce the number of animals returned to a shelter who 
have been rescued; 
Whereas a National Animal Rescue Day will reduce the prob-
lem of pet overpopulation, provide animals with good 
homes, and create awareness as well as financial and 
educational resources for the problems animal shelters 
face each day; and 
Whereas the first Saturday in October would be an appro-
priate day to designate as ‘‘National Animal Rescue 
Day’’ and celebrate it through events, festivals, or 
Pawtograph signings which will increase revenues for 
shelters and pet adoptions: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of a ‘‘National Animal Rescue Day’’ to 
create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 31 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 223 
[Report No. 112–62] 
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 34) 
establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal 
year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 
2013 through 2021. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 13, 2011 
Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, 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 concurrent resolution (H. 
Con. Res. 34) establishing the budget for the United 
States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth 
appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 
through 2021. 
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-
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IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 224 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Port of Long Beach. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 14, 2011 
Ms. RICHARDSON (for herself, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mrs. 
NAPOLITANO, Ms. LINDA T. SA´NCHEZ of California, Mr. FILNER, Ms. 
ZOE LOFGREN of California, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. CAL-
VERT, and Mr. GARAMENDI) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Port of Long 
Beach. 
Whereas, on June 24, 1911, the Port of Long Beach, located 
on 800 acres of marshland at the mouth of the Los An-
geles River, was officially opened to the world; 
Whereas on that day, the S.S. Iaqua unloaded 280,000 feet 
of redwood lumber at a small pier of wood and concrete, 
becoming the first ship to call on the Port of Long 
Beach; 
Whereas the first Board of Harbor Commissioners assembled 
in 1919 to direct operations of the harbor following its 
acquisition by the City of Long Beach, California; 
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H. R. 4922—20
(B) by redesignating paragraph (3) of subsection (a)
as paragraph (2) of such subsection;
(C) by striking subsection (b);
(D) in subsection (g)—
(i) by striking ‘‘subsection (c)(3)’’ and inserting
‘‘subsection (b)(3)’’; and
(ii) by striking the last sentence; and
(E) by redesignating subsections (c) through (h) as
subsections (b) through (g), respectively;
(5) by striking sections 505, 506, and 507; and
(6) by redesignating section 508 as section 505.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
•HRES 224 IH 
Whereas after nearly a decade of dredging and harbor im-
provements, in 1926 the Port of Long Beach attained 
‘‘deep water’’ port status and records 1,000,000 tons of 
cargo having passed through its piers since the Iaqua; 
Whereas the 1930s witnessed the expansion of the San Pedro 
Bay breakwater and the discovery of oil, ushering in an 
era of unprecedented growth for the Port and the City 
of Long Beach; 
Whereas the United States Navy established a facility in 
1940 at Terminal Island that would become the Long 
Beach Naval Shipyard, which provided critical support to 
United States operations in the Pacific Ocean during 
World War II, and remained a major military facility 
until 1997; 
Whereas the Jacobson Pilot Station was the first of its kind 
in the Americas to install a shore-based radar system in 
1949, and Time Magazine dubbed the Port of Long 
Beach ‘‘America’s Most Modern Port’’; 
Whereas in 1973, the Port of Long Beach became the first 
port in the Western Hemisphere to receive the Environ-
mental ‘‘E’’ Award from the American Association of 
Port Authorities for its efforts to prevent oil spills, proc-
ess sewage, clean the harbor, and monitor water quality, 
and received the E-Star Award from the United States 
Department of Commerce one year later; 
Whereas in 1996 and 1997, the Port of Long Beach handled 
more shipping containers than any other United States 
port, and is currently the second busiest port in the 
United States and one of the busiest in the world; 
Whereas the Port of Long Beach continues its legacy of envi-
ronmentally sensitive operations through its Green Port 
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Policy and its Clean Air Action Plan which have become 
the model for similar facilities around the world seeking 
to improve water quality, reduce emissions, prevent con-
tamination, protect wildlife, and implement sustainable 
practices in daily operations; 
Whereas the Port of Long Beach has taken unprecedented 
steps to connect with its surrounding communities, offer-
ing free tours of the Port to the public, holding commu-
nity forums, awarding scholarships, pioneering trade-re-
lated educational programs, and hosting the annual 
Green Port Fest; and 
Whereas the Port of Long Beach directly supports over 
300,000 jobs across Southern California and impacts mil-
lions more across the Nation, and shall begin its 100th 
year as a proven engine of economic growth: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the 
Port of Long Beach; 
(2) recognizes the contributions to United 
States shipping made during the Port’s history; and 
(3) acknowledges the critical importance of the 
Port to continuing prosperity and capacity for future 
trade in the United States. 
Æ 
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IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 226 
Calling for the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States 
of convicted felon William Morales and all other fugitives from justice 
who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba in order to escape prosecution 
or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 14, 2011 
Mr. KING of New York (for himself, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. GAR-
RETT, and Mr. RIVERA) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Calling for the immediate extradition or rendering to the 
United States of convicted felon William Morales and 
all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe 
harbor in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confine-
ment for criminal offenses committed in the United 
States. 
Whereas William Morales, leader and chief bomb-maker for 
the terrorist organization FALN, committed numerous 
terrorist attacks on United States soil, including the 
bombings of Fraunces Tavern in lower Manhattan in 
1975 and the Mobil Oil employment office in New York 
in 1977, which killed 5 people and injured hundreds; 
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3217
AN ACT
To provide for ballast water management to prevent the
introduction and spread of nonindigenous species into
the waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
•HRES 226 IH 
Whereas at least 79 fugitives from the United States, 
charged with offenses ranging from hijacking to kidnap-
ping to drug offenses to murder, are believed to be receiv-
ing safe harbor in Cuba; 
Whereas other fugitives from United States justice who are 
receiving safe harbor in Cuba include Joanne Chesimard, 
who was convicted for the killing of a New Jersey state 
trooper; Charles Hill, wanted for the killing of a state 
trooper in New Mexico, Victor Manuel Gerena, on the 
FBI’s list of the ‘‘Ten Most Wanted’’ fugitives for car-
rying out a brutal robbery of a Wells Fargo armored car 
in Connecticut, and Guillermo Morales, who was con-
victed of illegal possession of firearms in New York; 
Whereas according to treaties enacted in 1905 and 1926 (33 
Stat. 2265, 33 Stat. 2273, and 44 Stat. 2392), the 
United States has a bilateral extradition treaty with 
Cuba; 
Whereas ‘‘Extradition’’ is the formal surrender of a person 
by a country to another country for prosecution or pun-
ishment; 
Whereas in January 2002, Cuba deported to the United 
States Jesse James Bell, a United States fugitive wanted 
on drug charges; 
Whereas in March 2002, Cuba extradited drug trafficker 
Luis Hernando Go´mez Bustamante to Colombia, and 
Go´mez Bustamante was subsequently extradited to the 
United States in July 2007 to face drug trafficking 
charges; and 
Whereas it is imperative that Cuba abide by its extradition 
treaty with the United States and immediately extradite 
or render to the United States those legally indicted or 
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convicted of serious criminal offenses in the United 
States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) calls for the immediate extradition or ren-
dering to the United States of convicted felon Wil-
liam Morales and all other fugitives from justice who 
are receiving safe harbor in Cuba in order to escape 
prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses 
committed in the United States; 
(2) urges the international community to con-
tinue to press for the immediate extradition or ren-
dering of all fugitives from justice that are receiving 
safe harbor in Cuba; and 
(3) calls on the Secretary of State and the At-
torney General of the United States to continue to 
press for the immediate extradition or rendering of 
all fugitives from United States justice so that they 
may be tried or, if convicted, serve out their sen-
tences. 
Æ 
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IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 227 
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building 
and enhancing our Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 14, 2011 
Mr. GRAVES of Missouri (for himself and Mr. LOEBSACK) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and 
the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers 
to building and enhancing our Nation’s civic, cultural, 
and economic well-being. 
Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of 
America’s current and future strength; 
Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and 
deserve the respect of their students and communities for 
their selfless dedication to community service and the fu-
ture of our Nation’s children; 
Whereas the purpose of ‘‘National Teacher Appreciation 
Week’’, held during May 2, 2011, through May 6, 2011, 
is to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable con-
tributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and 
understanding for the teaching profession; and 
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Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of or-
ganizations representing educators are hosting teacher 
appreciation events in recognition of ‘‘National Teacher 
Appreciation Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives thanks 
and promotes the profession of teaching by encouraging 
students, parents, school administrators, and public offi-
cials to participate in teacher appreciation events during 
‘‘National Teacher Appreciation Week’’. 
Æ 
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