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IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 439 
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 14, 2011 
Mr. CROWLEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the 
festival of Diwali. 
Whereas for millions of Indian Americans, Diwali is a time 
for thanksgiving and prayer for health, knowledge and 
peace; 
Whereas Diwali, a festival of great significance to Indian 
Americans, is celebrated annually by Hindus, Sikhs, 
Jains and some Buddhists throughout the United States; 
Whereas Diwali is a festival of lights, during which celebrants 
light small oil lamps, place them around the home, and 
pray for health, knowledge and peace; 
Whereas celebrants of Diwali believe that the rows of lamps 
symbolize the light within the individual that rids the 
soul of the darkness of ignorance; 
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Whereas Diwali falls on the last day of the last month in the 
lunar calendar and is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving 
and the beginning of the New Year for many Hindus; 
Whereas for Hindus, Diwali is a celebration of the return of 
god following the vanquishing of demonic forces; 
Whereas for Sikhs, Diwali is feted as the day on which the 
sixth founding Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind, was released 
from captivity by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir; 
Whereas for Jains, Diwali marks the anniversary of the at-
tainment of Nirvana by Lord Mahavira, the last of the 
Tirthankaras (founders of the Jain philosophy); and 
Whereas Diwali is a celebration of great importance in Indian 
American communities throughout the United States: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the historical and religious sig-
nificance of Diwali; 
(2) in observance of Diwali, the festival of 
lights, expresses its deepest respect for Indian Amer-
icans and the Indian Diaspora throughout the world 
on this significant occasion; 
(3) recognizes and appreciates the religious di-
versity in both India and the United States and 
throughout the world; and 
(4) acknowledges and supports the relationship 
of collaboration and respect between the United 
States and India. 
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5036
To enhance access to the benefits of the earned income tax credit by expand-
ing the electronic filing of income tax returns by nonprofit organizations
on behalf of individuals eligible for such credit, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 13, 1994
Mr. GEJDENSON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To enhance access to the benefits of the earned income
tax credit by expanding the electronic filing of income
tax returns by nonprofit organizations on behalf of indi-
viduals eligible for such credit, and for other purposes.
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 ‘‘Earned Income Credit
Easy Filing Act of 1994’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress hereby finds that—
(1) in order to maximize the effectiveness of the
credit under section 32 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 (relating to earned income credit) as
a work incentive, the benefits of such credit must be
well publicized and better understood by wage-earn-
ers eligible for such credit and by potential wage-
earners, and
(2) because many taxpayers have an incomplete
understanding of such credit, they paid exorbitant
filing fees to obtain quick refunds under such credit.
SEC. 3. FILING ASSISTANCE.
The Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate shall—
(1) establish a program to recruit and train in-
dividuals (including volunteers) as outreach coun-
selors to explain the earned income credit to low-in-
come wage-earners and assist them in the prepara-
tion of their income tax returns,
(2) promote the availability to low-income wage-
earners of the Internal Revenue Service clinics pro-
viding tax return preparation assistance without
charge, and
(3) expand electronic filing programs to in-
crease the number of nonprofit organizations which
may file returns electronically on behalf of low-in-
come wage earners.
Æ
H. Res. 43 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 24, 2011. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order without intervention of any point of order to con-
sider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 38) to reduce 
spending through a transition to non-security spending at fis-
cal year 2008 levels. The amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute recommended by the Committee on Rules now printed 
in the resolution shall be considered as adopted. The resolu-
tion, as amended, shall be considered as read. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution, as 
amended, to final adoption without intervening motion except: 
(1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the 
chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Rules or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 4 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 43 
[Report No. 112–4] 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 38) to reduce spending 
through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 19, 2011 
Mr. DREIER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 38) 
to reduce spending through a transition to non-security 
spending at fiscal year 2008 levels. 
Resolved, That upon 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. 38) to 
reduce spending through a transition to non-security 
spending at fiscal year 2008 levels. The amendment in the 
nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on 
Rules now printed in the resolution shall be considered 
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as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall be consid-
ered as read. The previous question shall be considered 
as ordered on the resolution, as amended, to final adoption 
without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate 
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Rules or their re-
spective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with 
or without instructions. 
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House Calendar No. 4 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 43 
[Report No. 112–4] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. 
Res. 38) to reduce spending through a transition 
to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 lev-
els. 
JANUARY 19, 2011 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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SEC. 606. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Title I of the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to establish in
the Department of the Interior the Southwestern Penn-
sylvania Heritage Preservation Commission, and for other
purposes’’, approved November 19, 1988 (102 Stat.
4618), is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
‘‘SEC. 106. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary to carry out this Act the following:
‘‘(1) For each of the fiscal years 1996, 1997,
and 1998, $1,000,000 for planning and design,
$1,600,000 for construction, $600,000 for grants
and loans, and $400,000 for the operations of the
Commission.
‘‘(2) For that portion of fiscal year 1999 that
occurs before the Commission ceases to exist under
section 104(e), $250,000 for planning and design,
$400,000 for construction, $150,000 for grants and
loans, and $100,000 for the operations of the Com-
mission.’’.
SEC. 607. PATH OF PROGRESS.
Title II of the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to establish in
the Department of the Interior the Southwestern Penn-
sylvania Heritage Preservation Commission, and for other
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3249
AN ACT
To authorize appropriations for a mining institute
or institutes to develop domestic technological ca-
pabilities for the recovery of minerals from the
Nation’s seabed, and for other purposes.
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SEC. 
3. 
SUMMER 
INTERNSHIP 
PROGRAM 
OVERSIGHT 
BOARD. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby established the 
House of Representatives Summer Internship Program 
Oversight Board (hereafter referred to as the ‘‘Board’’), 
which shall make recommendations to the Clerk regarding 
the administration of the Program. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Board shall consist of the 
following members: 
(1) Two Members of the House of Representa-
tives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Rep-
resentatives. 
(2) Two Members of the House of Representa-
tives appointed by the minority leader of the House 
of Representatives. 
(3) After the Program has been in effect for 2 
summer internship periods, 2 individuals who served 
as Interns under the Program and who are not 
Members of the House of Representatives, who shall 
be appointed jointly by the Speaker and minority 
leader. 
(4) The Sergeant at Arms of the House of Rep-
resentatives. 
(c) TERM OF SERVICE; VACANCY.—Each member of 
the Board (other than the Sergeant at Arms and Clerk) 
shall serve for a term of 2 years and may be reappointed 
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to additional terms. A vacancy in the Board shall be filled 
in the manner in which the original appointment was 
made. 
(d) NO COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE.—Members of 
the Board shall serve without pay, but each member who 
is not a Member, officer, or employee of the House shall 
receive travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of sub-
sistence, in accordance with applicable provisions under 
subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code. 
(e) MEETINGS.—The Board shall meet once during 
a Congress in person in the District of Columbia and shall 
meet periodically by teleconference or other electronic 
means. 
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IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 440 
Congratulating H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and the Honorable Ben Gilman 
on being awarded the 2010 World Peace Prize. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 14, 2011 
Mr. ENGEL (for himself and Mr. RIVERA) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and the Hon-
orable Ben Gilman on being awarded the 2010 World 
Peace Prize. 
Whereas H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III is recognized by the 
World Peace Prize Awarding Council for his selfless devo-
tion to a wide scope of humanitarian activities directed 
at people from different communities throughout the 
world, embracing all races, ethnicities, cultures, and reli-
gions through a self-described approach of kindness, 
peace, and equality to all; 
Whereas the Honorable Ben Gilman is recognized by the 
World Peace Prize Awarding Council for being a life-long 
champion of human rights, striving to end world hunger, 
and fighting illegal narcotics abuse and trafficking; and 
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Whereas the Honorable Ben Gilman served 15 terms in the 
U.S. Congress during which he served as Chairman of 
the House of Representatives Committee on International 
Relations, Congressional delegate to the United Nations 
Vice Chairman of the House Select Committee on Miss-
ing Persons in Southeast Asia, and a member of the U.S. 
Commission on the Ukraine Famine: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha 
III and the Honorable Ben Gilman on receiving the 
2010 World Peace Prize; and 
(2) commends H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III 
and the Honorable Ben Gilman for their humani-
tarian contributions to our society. 
Æ 
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I
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5038
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require certain legal
aliens to reside in the United States for a period of 5 consecutive
years to be eligible for a preference for occupancy in public housing
or for the provision of rental housing assistance.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 13, 1994
Mr. GREENWOOD (for himself and Mrs. MEYERS of Kansas) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Banking, Finance
and Urban Affairs
A BILL
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require
certain legal aliens to reside in the United States for
a period of 5 consecutive years to be eligible for a pref-
erence for occupancy in public housing or for the provi-
sion of rental housing assistance.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PUBLIC HOUSING PREFERENCES.
Section 6(c)(4)(A) of the United States Housing Act
of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437d(c)(4)(A)) is amended—
(1) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end;
(2) in clause (iv), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
(3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following
new clause:
‘‘(v) prohibit any alien described in
subsection (a) of section 214 of the Hous-
ing and Community Development Act of
1980 from having a preference under any
provision of this subparagraph unless such
alien has maintained continuous residence
in the States for not less than 5 years;’’.
SEC. 2. RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PREFERENCES.
Section 8(d)(1)(A) of the United States Housing Act
of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(d)(1)(A)) is amended—
(1) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end;
(2) in clause (iii), by inserting ‘‘and’’ after the
semicolon at the end; and
(3) by adding after clause (iii) the following
new clause:
‘‘(iv) prohibit any alien described in sub-
section (a) of section 214 of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1980 from hav-
ing a preference under any provision of this
subparagraph unless such alien has maintained
continuous residence in the States for not less
than 5 years;’’.
Æ
H. Res. 444 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 25, 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. 1904) to facilitate the efficient extraction of 
mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and di-
recting an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for 
other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dis-
pensed 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 Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be 
considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall 
be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of 
amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the 
nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on 
Natural Resources now printed in the bill modified by the
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amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee 
on Rules accompanying this resolution. That amendment in 
the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All 
points of order against that amendment in the nature of a 
substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in 
the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those print-
ed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules. 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 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. 
Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on 
any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to 
the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute 
made in order as original text. The previous question shall be 
considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to
•HRES 444 RH 
traction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by au-
thorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non- 
Federal land, 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 de-
bate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one 
hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Natural Re-
sources. After general debate the bill shall be considered 
for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in 
order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of 
amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in 
the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee 
on Natural Resources now printed in the bill modified by 
the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Com-
mittee on Rules accompanying this resolution. That 
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be consid-
ered as read. All points of order against that amendment 
in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment 
to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be 
in order except those printed in part B of the report of 
the Committee on Rules. 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 spec-
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final passage without intervening motion except one motion 
to recommit with or without instructions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 503
To repeal the mandatory 20 percent income tax withholding on eligible rollover
distributions which are not rolled over.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 21, 1993
Mr. DARDEN (for himself and Mr. SCHUMER) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To repeal the mandatory 20 percent income tax withholding
on eligible rollover distributions which are not rolled over.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REPEAL OF MANDATORY 20 PERCENT WITH-
HOLDING ON ELIGIBLE ROLLOVER DISTRIBU-
TIONS WHICH ARE NOT ROLLED OVER.
Subsection (b) of section 522 of the Unemployment
Compensation Amendments of 1992 (relating to withhold-
ing on eligible rollover distributions which are not rolled
over), and the amendments made by such subsection, are
hereby repealed; and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
shall be applied and administered as if such subsection,
and amendments, had never been enacted.
Æ
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ified in the report equally divided and controlled by the 
proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amend-
ment, 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. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the 
House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of 
the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature 
of a substitute made in order as original text. 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. 
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5040
To authorize a program of grants to improve the quality of technical education
in manufacturing and other vocational technologies.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 13, 1994
Mr. KLINK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Education and Labor
A BILL
To authorize a program of grants to improve the quality
of technical education in manufacturing and other voca-
tional technologies.
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 ‘‘Education in Voca-
tional Technology Act’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that—
(1) rapid technological advances and global eco-
nomic competition demand increased levels of skilled
technical education by high school graduates and
other young job seekers entering the workforce;
(2) in order to increase the productivity of the
Nation’s economy and ensure that an adequate num-
ber of high school graduates and other workers are
qualified to enter the high technology workplace of
the future, it is necessary to improve the quality of
instruction in manufacturing and other vocational
technologies; and
(3) technical education programs which use
state-of-the-art equipment and appropriate tech-
nologies will help provide workers with the technical
skills necessary for employment in a changing work-
place.
SEC. 3. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Act is to provide grants to States
that—
(1) assist local educational agencies in improv-
ing the quality of instruction and training in, or de-
veloping instruction and training in, manufacturing
and other vocational technologies; and
(2) assist local educational agencies in purchas-
ing state-of-the-art equipment for technical voca-
tional education.
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(C) in subsection (g), as so redesignated—
(i) by striking out the second sentence; and
(ii) by striking ‘‘status’’ and inserting
‘‘pay’’.
(5) Section 557(a)(1) of such title is amended by
striking out ‘‘, 553, and 555’’ and inserting in lieu thereof
‘‘and 553’’.
(6) Section 559(b)(4)(B) of such title is amended by
striking out ‘‘section 556(f)’’ and inserting in lieu thereof
‘‘section 556(e)’’.
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