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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3219 
AN ACT 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain 
improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary 
of Veterans Affairs relating to insurance and health care, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3221 
AN ACT 
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, 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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nologies for under-reaming, multilateral completions, 
high-temperature logging, and logging while drilling. 
(b) RESERVOIR
PERFORMANCE
MODELING.—The 
Secretary shall support a program of research, develop-
ment, demonstration, and commercial application of mod-
els of geothermal reservoir performance, with an emphasis 
on accurately modeling performance over time. Models 
shall be developed to assist both in the development of geo-
thermal reservoirs and to more accurately account for 
stress-related effects in stimulated hydrothermal and en-
hanced geothermal systems production environments. 
(c) 
ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS.—The 
Secretary 
shall— 
(1) support a program of research, develop-
ment, demonstration, and commercial application of 
technologies and practices designed to mitigate or 
preclude potential adverse environmental impacts of 
geothermal energy development, production or use, 
and seek to ensure that geothermal energy develop-
ment is consistent with the highest practicable 
standards of environmental stewardship; and 
(2) in conjunction with the Assistant Adminis-
trator for Research and Development at the Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency, support a research 
program to identify potential environmental impacts 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4962 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Vat Black 25. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 15, 2008 
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Vat Black 
25. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. VAT BLACK 25. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.24.45 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
Vat Black 25) is amended by striking ‘‘12/31/2009’’ and 
inserting ‘‘12/31/2011’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
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of geothermal energy development, production, and 
use, and ensure that the program described in para-
graph (1) addresses such impacts, including effects 
on groundwater and local hydrology. 
Any potential environmental impacts identified as part of 
the development, production, and use of geothermal en-
ergy shall be measured and examined against the potential 
emissions offsets of greenhouses gases gained by geo-
thermal energy development, production, and use. 
SEC. 4206. ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH 
AND DEVELOPMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall support a 
program of research, development, demonstration, and 
commercial application for enhanced geothermal systems, 
including the programs described in subsection (b). 
(b) PROGRAMS.— 
(1) ENHANCED GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS TECH-
NOLOGIES.—The Secretary shall support a program 
of research, development, demonstration, and com-
mercial application of the technologies and knowl-
edge necessary for enhanced geothermal systems to 
advance to a state of commercial readiness, includ-
ing advances in— 
(A) reservoir stimulation; 
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(B) reservoir characterization, monitoring, 
and modeling; 
(C) stress mapping; 
(D) tracer development; 
(E) three-dimensional tomography; 
(F) understanding seismic effects of res-
ervoir engineering and stimulation; and 
(G) laser-based drilling technology. 
(2) ENHANCED
GEOTHERMAL
SYSTEMS
RES-
ERVOIR STIMULATION.— 
(A) PROGRAM.—In collaboration with in-
dustry partners, the Secretary shall support a 
program of research, development, and dem-
onstration of enhanced geothermal systems res-
ervoir stimulation technologies and techniques. 
A minimum of 5 sites shall be selected in loca-
tions that show particular promise for enhanced 
geothermal systems development. Each site 
shall— 
(i) represent a different class of sub-
surface geologic environments; and 
(ii) take advantage of an existing site 
where subsurface characterization has been 
conducted or existing drill holes can be uti-
lized, if possible. 
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warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Æ 
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appropriate to meet the purposes of this 
subsection. 
‘‘(B) COMPLEMENTARY AND NONDUPLICA-
TIVE DISCLOSURES.—The agencies referred to 
in subparagraph (A) shall endeavor to make the 
required disclosures to consumers under this 
subsection complementary and nonduplicative 
with other disclosures for mortgage consumers 
to the extent such efforts— 
‘‘(i) are practicable; and 
‘‘(ii) do not reduce the value of any 
such disclosure to recipients of such disclo-
sures. 
‘‘(5) COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES REQUIRED.— 
The Federal banking agencies shall prescribe regula-
tions requiring depository institutions to establish 
and maintain procedures reasonably designed to as-
sure and monitor the compliance of such depository 
institutions, the subsidiaries of such institutions, 
and the employees of such institutions or subsidi-
aries with the requirements of this section and the 
registration procedures established under section 
106 of the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory 
Lending Act of 2007.’’.
IV 
House Calendar No. 72 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 512 
[Report No. 114–326] 
Providing for further consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill 
(H.R. 22) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt 
employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Admin-
istration from being taken into account for purposes of determining 
the employers to which the employer mandate applies under the Patient 
Protection and Affordable Care Act. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 3, 2015 
Mr. WOODALL, 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 further consideration of the Senate amend-
ments to the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health 
coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administra-
tion from being taken into account for purposes of deter-
mining the employers to which the employer mandate 
applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care 
Act. 
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(2) FOREIGN
INTELLIGENCE
SURVEILLANCE 
ACT OF 1978.—Section 601(a)(1) of the Foreign In-
telligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 
1871(a)(1)) is amended— 
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking 
‘‘and’’; and 
(B) by adding at the end the following new 
subparagraphs: 
‘‘(E) acquisitions under section 703; and 
‘‘(F) acquisitions under section 704;’’. 
SEC. 102. STATEMENT OF EXCLUSIVE MEANS BY WHICH 
ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE AND INTERCEP-
TION OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS MAY BE 
CONDUCTED. 
(a) STATEMENT OF EXCLUSIVE MEANS.—Title I of 
the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 
U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end 
the following new section: 
‘‘STATEMENT OF EXCLUSIVE MEANS BY WHICH ELEC-
TRONIC SURVEILLANCE AND INTERCEPTION OF CER-
TAIN COMMUNICATIONS MAY BE CONDUCTED 
‘‘SEC. 112. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), 
the procedures of chapters 119, 121, and 206 of title 18, 
United States Code, and this Act shall be the exclusive 
means by which electronic surveillance and the intercep-
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(B) 
CONSIDERATION
OF
EXISTING 
SITES.—The following 2 sites, where Depart-
ment of Energy and industry cooperative en-
hanced geothermal systems projects are already 
underway, may be considered for inclusion 
among the sites selected under subparagraph 
(A): 
(i) Desert Peak, Nevada. 
(ii) Coso, California. 
SEC. 4207. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM OIL 
AND GAS FIELDS AND RECOVERY AND PRO-
DUCTION 
OF 
GEOPRESSURED 
GAS 
RE-
SOURCES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall establish a 
program of research, development, demonstration, and 
commercial application to support development of geo-
thermal energy production from oil and gas fields and pro-
duction and recovery of energy from geopressured re-
sources. In addition, the Secretary shall conduct such sup-
porting activities including research, resource character-
ization, and technology development as necessary. 
(b) GEOTHERMAL ENERGY PRODUCTION FROM OIL 
AND GAS FIELDS.—The Secretary shall implement a 
grant program in support of geothermal energy production 
from oil and gas fields. The program shall include grants 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4483 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on noils of camel hair. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 12, 2007 
Mr. COURTNEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on noils of 
camel hair. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. NOILS OF CAMEL HAIR. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.12.25 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended 
by striking ‘‘12/31/2009’’ and inserting ‘‘12/31/2011’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Æ 
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SEC. 105. ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 105 of the Foreign Intel-
ligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1805) is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) by striking paragraph (1); and 
(B) 
by 
redesignating 
paragraphs 
(2) 
through (5) as paragraphs (1) through (4), re-
spectively; 
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘(a)(3)’’ and 
inserting ‘‘(a)(2)’’; 
(3) in subsection (c)(1)— 
(A) in subparagraph (D), by adding ‘‘and’’ 
at the end; 
(B) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘; 
and’’ and inserting a period; and 
(C) by striking subparagraph (F); 
(4) by striking subsection (d); 
(5) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) 
as subsections (d) through (h), respectively; 
(6) by amending subsection (e), as redesignated 
by paragraph (5) of this section, to read as follows: 
‘‘(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this 
title, the Attorney General may authorize the emergency 
employment of electronic surveillance if the Attorney Gen-
eral— 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4487 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Oxepanone, polymer with alpha-hydro- 
Omega-hydroxypoly (oxy-1,4-butanediyl). 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 12, 2007 
Mr. CULBERSON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Oxepanone, polymer 
with alpha-hydro-Omega-hydroxypoly (oxy-1,4-butanediyl). 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. 2-OXEPANONE, POLYMER WITH ALPHA-HYDRO- 
OMEGA-HYROXYPOLY (OXY-1,4-BUTANEDIYL). 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of 
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is 
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following 
new heading: 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4496 
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to ensure 
that the Impact Aid program of the Department of Education guarantees 
that each eligible local educational agency receives at least the same 
percentage of the maximum payment under current formulas as the 
percentage of its land owned by the Federal Government. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 12, 2007 
Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee introduced the following bill; which was 
referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
A BILL 
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act 
of 1965 to ensure that the Impact Aid program of the 
Department of Education guarantees that each eligible 
local educational agency receives at least the same per-
centage of the maximum payment under current for-
mulas as the percentage of its land owned by the Federal 
Government. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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for a total of not less than three demonstration projects 
of the use of geothermal techniques such as organic 
rankine cycle systems at marginal, unproductive, and pro-
ductive oil and gas wells. The Secretary shall, to the extent 
practicable and in the public interest, make awards that— 
(1) include not less than five oil or gas well 
sites per project award; 
(2) use a range of oil or gas well hot water 
source temperatures from 150 degrees Fahrenheit to 
300 degrees Fahrenheit; 
(3) cover a range of sizes up to one megawatt; 
(4) are located at a range of sites; 
(5) can be replicated at a wide range of sites; 
(6) facilitate identification of optimum tech-
niques among competing alternatives; 
(7) include business commercialization plans 
that have the potential for production of equipment 
at high volumes and operation and support at a 
large number of sites; and 
(8) satisfy other criteria that the Secretary de-
termines are necessary to carry out the program and 
collect necessary data and information. 
The Secretary shall give preference to assessments that 
address multiple elements contained in paragraphs (1) 
through (8). 
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(A) all of the facts necessary to describe 
the establishment, implementation, product, and 
use of the product of the Program; 
(B) access to legal reviews of the Program 
and access to information about the Program; 
(C) communications with, and participa-
tion of, individuals and entities in the private 
sector related to the Program; 
(D) interaction with the Foreign Intel-
ligence Surveillance Court and transition to 
court orders related to the Program; and 
(E) any other matters identified by any 
such Inspector General that would enable that 
Inspector General to complete a review of the 
Program, with respect to such Department or 
element. 
(2) COOPERATION AND COORDINATION.— 
(A) COOPERATION.—Each Inspector Gen-
eral required to conduct a review under para-
graph (1) shall— 
(i) work in conjunction, to the extent 
practicable, with any other Inspector Gen-
eral required to conduct such a review; and 
(ii) utilize, to the extent practicable, 
and not unnecessarily duplicate or delay, 
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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 516 
Recognizing the individuals who have served, or are serving, in the Armed 
Forces and have also served, or are serving, as a peace officer or 
as a first responder and expressing support for the designation of Novem-
ber 10 as Armed Forces, Peace Officer, and First Responder Dual 
Service Recognition Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 4, 2015 
Mr. WENSTRUP submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the individuals who have served, or are serving, 
in the Armed Forces and have also served, or are serv-
ing, as a peace officer or as a first responder and ex-
pressing support for the designation of November 10 
as Armed Forces, Peace Officer, and First Responder 
Dual Service Recognition Day. 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces, peace officers, and 
first responders choose to run toward danger rather than 
away from it in times of need; 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces, peace officers, and 
first responders serve and defend the public safety 365 
days a year; 
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‘‘(i) the self-help need of the institu-
tion’s eligible undergraduate students for 
such award year; and 
‘‘(ii) the self-help need of the institu-
tion’s eligible graduate and professional 
students for such award year. 
‘‘(B) UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENT
SELF- 
HELP NEED.—To determine the self-help need 
of an institution’s eligible undergraduate stu-
dents, the Secretary shall determine the sum of 
each eligible undergraduate student’s average 
cost of attendance for the second preceding 
award year less each such student’s expected 
family contribution (computed in accordance 
with part F) for the second preceding award 
year, except that, for each such eligible under-
graduate student, the amount computed by 
such subtraction shall not be less than zero or 
more than the lesser of— 
‘‘(i) 25 percent of the average cost of 
attendance with respect to such eligible 
student; or 
‘‘(ii) $5,500. 
‘‘(C) GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STU-
DENT
SELF-HELP
NEED.—To determine the 
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(A) ELIGIBILITY TO SERVE AS MEMBERS 
OF THE CAPITOL POLICE.—A Library of Con-
gress Police employee shall become a member of 
the Capitol Police on the employee’s transfer 
date if the Chief of the Capitol Police deter-
mines and issues a written certification that the 
employee meets each of the following require-
ments: 
(i) Based on the assumption that such 
employee would perform a period of contin-
uous Federal service after the transfer 
date, the employee would be entitled to an 
annuity for immediate retirement under 
section 8336(b) or 8412(b) of title 5, 
United States Code (as determined by tak-
ing into account paragraph (3)(A)), on or 
before the date such employee becomes 60 
years of age. 
(ii) During the transition period, the 
employee successfully completes training, 
as determined by the Chief of the Capitol 
Police. 
(iii) The employee meets the qualifica-
tions required to be a member of the Cap-
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itol Police, as determined by the Chief of 
the Capitol Police. 
(B) SERVICE AS CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF 
CAPITOL POLICE.—If the Chief of the Capitol 
Police determines that a Library of Congress 
Police employee does not meet the eligibility re-
quirements, the employee shall become a civil-
ian employee of the Capitol Police on the em-
ployee’s transfer date. 
(C) FINALITY OF DETERMINATIONS.—Any 
determination of the Chief of the Capitol Police 
under this paragraph shall not be appealable or 
reviewable in any manner. 
(D) DEADLINE FOR DETERMINATIONS.— 
The Chief of the Capitol Police shall complete 
the determinations required under this para-
graph for all Library of Congress Police em-
ployees not later than September 30, 2009. 
(2) EXEMPTION
FROM
MANDATORY
SEPARA-
TION.—Section 8335(c) or 8425(c) of title 5, United 
States Code, shall not apply to any Library of Con-
gress Police employee who becomes a member of the 
Capitol Police under this subsection, until the earlier 
of— 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3229 
To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to recognize Alexander 
Creek as a Native village, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 15, 2009 
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to recog-
nize Alexander Creek as a Native village, 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. ALEXANDER CREEK VILLAGE RECOGNITION. 
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 
1601 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘SEC. 43. ALEXANDER CREEK VILLAGE RECOGNITION. 
‘‘(a) RECOGNITION OF THE VILLAGE OF ALEXANDER 
CREEK.—Subject to the limitations of this section and 
notwithstanding section 1432(d) of the Alaska National 
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(c) GRANT AWARDS.—Each grant award for dem-
onstration of geothermal technology such as organic 
rankine cycle systems at oil and gas wells made by the 
Secretary under subsection (b) shall include— 
(1) necessary and appropriate site engineering 
study; 
(2) detailed economic assessment of site specific 
conditions; 
(3) appropriate feasibility studies to determine 
whether the demonstration can be replicated; 
(4) design or adaptation of existing technology 
for site specific circumstances or conditions; 
(5) installation of equipment, service, and sup-
port; 
(6) operation for a minimum of one year and 
monitoring for the duration of the demonstration; 
and 
(7) validation of technical and economic as-
sumptions and documentation of lessons learned. 
(d) GEOPRESSURED GAS RESOURCE RECOVERY AND 
PRODUCTION.—(1) The Secretary shall implement a pro-
gram to support the research, development, demonstra-
tion, and commercial application of cost-effective tech-
niques to produce energy from geopressured resources sit-
uated in and near the Gulf of Mexico. 
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111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3237 
AN ACT 
To enact certain laws relating to national and commercial 
space programs as title 51, United States Code, ‘‘Na-
tional and Commercial Space Programs’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
H. Res. 517 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 5, 2015. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are 
hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the 
House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS: Mr. Brady of Texas, 
Chair, and Mr. Rice of South Carolina. 
Attest: 
Clerk.