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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 388
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the July, 
2005, measures of extreme repression on the part of the Cuban Govern-
ment against members of Cuba’s prodemocracy movement, calling for 
the immediate release of all political prisoners, the legalization of political 
parties and free elections in Cuba, urging the European Union to reexam-
ine its policy toward Cuba, and calling on the representative of the 
United States to the 62d session of the United Nations Commission 
on Human Rights to ensure a resolution calling upon the Cuban regime 
to end its human rights violations, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 26, 2005
Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida (for himself, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. 
MENENDEZ, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of 
Florida, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. BURTON
of Indiana, Mr. MACK, Mr. 
MCHENRY, Mr. FEENEY, and Mr. CUELLAR) submitted the following res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the July, 2005, measures of extreme repression on 
the part of the Cuban Government against members 
of Cuba’s prodemocracy movement, calling for the imme-
diate release of all political prisoners, the legalization 
of political parties and free elections in Cuba, urging 
the European Union to reexamine its policy toward 
Cuba, and calling on the representative of the United 
States to the 62d session of the United Nations Commis-
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sion on Human Rights to ensure a resolution calling 
upon the Cuban regime to end its human rights viola-
tions, and for other purposes.
Whereas the European Union instituted measures on the 
Cuban Government after the Cuban Government exer-
cised extreme repression on peaceful prodemocracy activ-
ists in 2003, but in January 2005 the European Union 
suspended its measures; 
Whereas on July 13, 2005, the Cuban Government detained 
24 human rights activists who were participating in a sol-
emn event in remembrance of the victims of the tugboat 
massacre of innocent civilians by the Cuban government 
of July 13, 1994; 
Whereas human rights activists Rene Montes de Oca, Emilio 
Leiva Perez, Camilo Cairo Falcon, Manuel Perez Soira, 
Roberto Guerra Perez, and Lazaro Alonso Roman remain 
incarcerated from the July 13, 2005, event and face 
trumped up charges of ‘‘disorderly conduct’’; 
Whereas on July 14, 2005, the Government of France invited 
the Cuban regime’s Foreign Minister to the French Em-
bassy in Havana for a ‘‘Bastille Day’’ celebration; 
Whereas members of the prodemocracy opposition in Cuba 
sought, on July 22, 2005, in Havana, to demonstrate in 
front of the French Embassy in a peaceful and orderly 
manner, on behalf of the liberation of all Cuban political 
prisoners, and to protest the current policy of the Euro-
pean Union toward the Cuban Government; 
Whereas the Cuban regime mobilized its repressive state se-
curity apparatus to intimidate and harass the peaceful 
demonstrators in order to prevent prodemocracy activists 
from reaching the French Embassy;
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sortium to report another student or staff mem-
ber at the institution or consortium who the re-
porting student or staff member believes may be 
a danger to the reported student or staff member 
or to others. 
‘‘(3) Coordinating with appropriate local entities 
the provision of, mental health services for students 
enrolled in the institution of higher education or con-
sortium, including mental health crisis response and 
intervention services, to individuals affected by a 
campus or community emergency. 
‘‘(d) APPLICATION.—Each institution of higher edu-
cation or consortium desiring a grant under this section 
shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, 
in such manner, and containing such information as the 
Secretary may require. 
‘‘(e) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary shall co-
ordinate technical assistance provided by State and local 
emergency management agencies, the Department of Home-
land Security, and other agencies as appropriate, to insti-
tutions of higher education or consortia that request assist-
ance in developing and implementing the activities assisted 
under this section. 
‘‘(f) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sec-
tion shall be construed—
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111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4912 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the required reduction 
in the amount of combat-related special compensation paid to disabled 
combat-related uniformed services retirees retired under chapter 61 of 
such title whose disability is attributable to an injury for which the 
members were awarded the Purple Heart. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 22, 2010 
Mrs. HALVORSON (for herself, Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Mr. BRADY of 
Pennsylvania, and Ms. GIFFORDS) introduced the following bill; which 
was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
A BILL 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the 
required reduction in the amount of combat-related spe-
cial compensation paid to disabled combat-related uni-
formed services retirees retired under chapter 61 of such 
title whose disability is attributable to an injury for 
which the members were awarded the Purple Heart. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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H. Res. 389
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
February 8, 2006.
Whereas museums are institutions of public service and edu-
cation that foster exploration, study, observation, critical 
thinking, contemplation and dialogue to advance a great-
er public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of 
history, science, the arts, and the natural world; 
Whereas Americans, according to survey data, view museums 
as one of the most important resources for educating our 
children; and museums have a long-standing tradition of 
inspiring curiosity in our Nation’s schoolchildren by de-
voting more than $1 billion and more than 18 million in-
structional hours annually for elementary and secondary 
education programs in communities across America 
through creative partnerships with schools; and by involv-
ing professional development for teachers, bringing trav-
eling exhibits to local schools, digitizing materials for ac-
cess nationwide, creating electronic and printed edu-
cational materials that use local and State curriculum 
standards; and by and hosting interactive school field 
trips; 
Whereas museums serve as community landmarks that con-
tribute to the livability and economic vitality of commu-
nities through expanding tourism; and that museums 
rank in the top three family vacation destinations; revi-
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4938 
AN ACT 
To permit the use of previously appropriated funds to extend 
the Small Business Loan Guarantee Program, and for 
other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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talize downtowns, often with signature buildings; attract 
relocating businesses, by enhancing quality of life; pro-
vide shared community experiences and meeting places; 
and serve as a repository and resource for each commu-
nity’s unique history, culture, achievements, and values; 
Whereas the Nation’s more than 16,000 museums found in 
9 out of every 10 counties in the United States receive 
approximately 865,000,000 visits annually from people of 
all ages and backgrounds, with attendance being free at 
more than half of these museums; 
Whereas research indicates Americans view museums as one 
of the most trustworthy sources of objective information 
and believe that authentic artifacts in history museums 
and historic sites are second only to their family in sig-
nificance to creating a strong connection to the past; 
Whereas museums enhance the public’s ability to engage as 
citizens, through developing a deeper sense of identity 
and a broader judgment about the world, and by holding 
more than 750 million objects and living specimens in the 
public trust to preserve and protect our cultural and nat-
ural heritage for our current and future generations; 
Whereas museums are increasingly entering into new partner-
ships with community educational institutions that in-
clude schools, universities, libraries, public broadcasting, 
and 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which 
then, as partners, reach across community boundaries to 
provide broader impact and synergy for their educational 
programming; 
Whereas supporting the goals and ideals of The Year of the 
Museum would give Americans the opportunity to cele-
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brate the contributions museums have made to American 
culture and life over the past 100 years; and 
Whereas in 2006, American museums are celebrating 100 
years of cooperation as a profession and their collective 
contribution to our communities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of The Year of the 
Museum; and 
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
such a year with appropriate programs and activities.
Attest: 
Clerk.
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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 493 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations concerning 
the storage and disposal of matter referred to as ‘‘other wastes’’ in 
the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 14, 2009 
Mr. RAHALL introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regula-
tions concerning the storage and disposal of matter re-
ferred to as ‘‘other wastes’’ in the Surface Mining Con-
trol and Reclamation Act of 1977, and for other pur-
poses. 
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 ‘‘Coal Ash Reclamation, 
Environment, and Safety Act of 2009’’. 
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111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4945 
To amend title 13 of the United States Code to provide for a 5-year term 
of office for the Director of the Census and to provide for the authority 
and duties of the Director and Deputy Director of the Census, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 25, 2010 
Mrs. MALONEY (for herself, Mr. DENT, Mr. TOWNS, and Mr. PASCRELL) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Over-
sight and Government Reform 
A BILL 
To amend title 13 of the United States Code to provide 
for a 5-year term of office for the Director of the Census 
and to provide for the authority and duties of the Direc-
tor and Deputy Director of the Census, 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 ‘‘Census Oversight Effi-
ciency and Management Reform Act of 2010’’. 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 390
Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his seventh Tour de France victory 
and his retirement and recognizing his dedication to helping others. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 26, 2005
Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. CARTER, and Mr. 
MCCAUL of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his seventh Tour de 
France victory and his retirement and recognizing his 
dedication to helping others.
Whereas on July 24, 2005, Lance Armstrong won the Tour 
de France, the most prestigious race in competitive cy-
cling; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong competed against the world’s best 
cyclists for three weeks, covering more than 2,000 miles 
of difficult and imposing terrain in France and Germany 
through changing weather conditions; 
Whereas his victory in 2005 is the seventh Tour de France 
win for Lance Armstrong, establishing a new record for 
the event;
•HRES 390 IH 
Whereas Lance Armstrong overcame seemingly insurmount-
able challenges in life to reach the pinnacle of his cycling 
career; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong’s achievements are proof that 
hard work and perseverance can turn dreams into reality; 
Whereas after his victory Lance Armstrong announced that 
he will retire from the sport; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong has demonstrated the same level 
of commitment to improving and enriching the lives of 
fellow cancer survivors as he has in training for the Tour 
de France; and 
Whereas his devotion to providing cancer survivors with the 
tools and knowledge to live strong through the Lance 
Armstrong Foundation is recognized throughout the 
United States and the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates Lance Armstrong on his seventh Tour de 
France victory and his well-deserved retirement and recog-
nizes his dedication to helping others.
Æ
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6904 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
1706 NW 24th Avenue in Portland, Oregon, as the ‘‘Vera Katz Post Office’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 
Ms. HOOLEY (for herself and Mr. WU) introduced the following bill; which was 
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
A BILL 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 1706 NW 24th Avenue in Portland, Oregon, 
as the ‘‘Vera Katz Post Office’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. VERA KATZ POST OFFICE. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 1706 NW 24th Avenue in Port-
land, Oregon, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Vera 
Katz Post Office’’. 
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, reg-
ulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 391 
That there is hereby established a Task Force on Ocean Policy. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 27, 2005 
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
That there is hereby established a Task Force on Ocean 
Policy. 
Resolved, That there is hereby established a Task 
Force on Ocean Policy. 
SEC. 2. COMPOSITION. 
The task force shall be composed of 12 members ap-
pointed by the Speaker, of whom 5 shall be appointed on 
the recommendation of the Minority leader. The Speaker 
shall designate one member as chairman. A vacancy in the 
membership of the task force shall be filled in the same 
manner as the original appointment. 
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SEC. 3. JURISDICTION. 
The task force may develop recommendations and re-
port to the House on the final report of the United States 
Commission on Ocean Policy, making recommendations 
for a national ocean policy, entitled ‘‘An Ocean Blueprint 
for the 21st Century’’. 
SEC. 4. PROCEDURE. 
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), 
rule XI shall apply to the task force to the extent not in-
consistent with this resolution. 
(1) Clause 1(b) and clause 2(m)(1)(B) of rule 
XI shall not apply to the task force. 
(2) The task force is not required to adopt writ-
ten rules to implement the provisions of clause 4 of 
rule XI. 
(b) Clause 10(b) of rule X shall not apply to the task 
force. 
SEC. 5. FUNDING. 
To enable the task force to carry out the purposes 
of this resolution, the task force may utilize the services 
of staff of the House. 
SEC. 6. REPORTING. 
The task force shall report to the House the final re-
sults of its investigation and study, together with detailed 
findings and such recommendations as it may deem advis-
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be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Vera Katz Post Of-
fice’’. 
Æ 
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able, as soon as practicable and in no event later than 
on June 30, 2006. 
SEC. 7. DISSOLUTION AND WINDUP OF AFFAIRS. 
The task force shall cease to exist after July 31, 
2006. 
SEC. 8. DISPOSITION OF RECORDS. 
Upon dissolution of the task force, the records of the 
task force shall become records of any committee des-
ignated by the Speaker. 
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‘‘(2) encourage other Federal agencies with rel-
evant expertise to participate in providing technical 
assistance under this subsection.’’. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Section 
318(a) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 
U.S.C. 1464) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1)(C) by striking ‘‘and’’ after 
the semicolon; 
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at 
the end and inserting a semicolon; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(3) for grants under section 306B such sums 
as are necessary; and’’. 
SEC. 7302. CANAL-SIDE POWER PRODUCTION AT BUREAU 
OF RECLAMATION PROJECTS. 
(a) EVALUATION AND REPORT.—Not later than one 
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of the Interior shall complete an evaluation and re-
port to Congress on the potential for developing rights- 
of-way along Bureau of Reclamation canals and infra-
structure for solar or wind energy production through 
leasing of lands or other means. The report to Congress 
shall specify— 
(1) location of potential rights-of-way for en-
ergy production; 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 980 
Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial 
proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2008 
Mr. CONYERS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or 
intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain sub-
poenas. 
Resolved, That the Chairman of the Committee on the 
Judiciary is authorized to initiate or intervene in judicial 
proceedings in any Federal court of competent jurisdic-
tion, on behalf of the Committee on the Judiciary, to seek 
declaratory judgments affirming the duty of any individual 
to comply with any subpoena that is a subject of House 
Resolution 979 issued to such individual by the Committee 
as part of its investigation into the firing of certain United 
States Attorneys and related matters, and to seek appro-
priate ancillary relief, including injunctive relief. 
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H. Res. 981 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 22, 2008. 
Whereas glaucoma is a progressive disease of the optic nerve, 
robbing individuals of both peripheral and central vision; 
Whereas glaucoma affects all age groups, including infants, 
children, and the elderly; 
Whereas glaucoma disproportionately affects underserved mi-
nority populations, with African-Americans having a 
three times greater risk of developing this disease than 
White Americans, and it is the leading cause of irrevers-
ible vision loss in African-Americans and Hispanics; 
Whereas glaucoma is the second leading cause of preventable 
vision loss in the United States, afflicting 2,200,000 
Americans, and it is the leading cause of permanent 
blindness worldwide, afflicting 67,000,000 persons; 
Whereas awareness is absolutely crucial, as glaucoma often 
has no symptoms until vision loss occurs, and it is esti-
mated that, in the United States, more than half of the 
individuals with glaucoma are unaware that they have it 
and, in developing countries, 90 percent of individuals 
with glaucoma are unaware that they have it; 
Whereas with early diagnosis and ongoing treatment, 90 per-
cent of the cases where blindness occurs can be avoided 
and awareness is crucial, so that individuals with known
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(b) Funds appropriated or otherwise made available
under title II of this Act should be made available to pri-
vate and voluntary organizations at a level which is at
least equivalent to the level provided in fiscal year 1995.
LIMITATION ON RESIDENCE EXPENSES
SEC. 503. Of the funds appropriated or made avail-
able pursuant to this Act, not to exceed $126,500 shall
be for official residence expenses of the United States
Agency for International Development during the current
fiscal year: Provided, That appropriate steps shall be
taken to assure that, to the maximum extent possible,
United States-owned foreign currencies are utilized in lieu
of dollars.
LIMITATION ON EXPENSES
SEC. 504. Of the funds appropriated or made avail-
able pursuant to this Act, not to exceed $5,000 shall be
for entertainment expenses of the United States Agency
for International Development during the current fiscal
year.
LIMITATION ON REPRESENTATIONAL ALLOWANCES
SEC. 505. Of the funds appropriated or made avail-
able pursuant to this Act, not to exceed $95,000 shall be
available for representation allowances for the United
States Agency for International Development during the
current fiscal year: Provided, That appropriate steps shall
be taken to assure that, to the maximum extent possible,
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2509
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
produce currency, postage stamps, and other se-
curity documents at the request of foreign gov-
ernments on a reimbursable basis.
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(2) total acreage available for energy produc-
tion; 
(3) existing transmission infrastructure at sites; 
(4) estimates of fair market leasing value of po-
tential energy sites; and 
(5) estimate energy development potential at 
sites. 
(b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this section the 
Secretary of the Interior shall consult with persons that 
would be affected by development of rights-of-ways re-
ferred to in subsection (a), including the beneficiaries of 
the canal and infrastructure evaluated under that sub-
section. 
(c) LIMITATIONS.—Nothing in this section— 
(1) shall be construed to authorize the Bureau 
of Reclamation or any contractor hired by the Bu-
reau of Reclamation to inventory or access rights-of- 
way owned or operated and maintained by non-Fed-
eral interests, unless such interests provide written 
permission for such inventory or an agreement or 
contract governing Federal access is in effect; 
(2) shall be construed to impede accessibility, 
impair project operations and maintenance, or create 
additional costs for entities managing the rights-of- 
way; or 
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