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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 247
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the contributions of the Reverend Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., to the civil society of
the United States and the world and to the cause
of nonviolent social and political change to ad-
vance social justice and equality for all races and
calling on the people of the United States to
study, reflect on, and celebrate the life of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., on the thirtieth anni-
versary of his death.
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 247
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the life work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., serves
as an inspiration to all people who believe in justice,
equality, and human rights;
Whereas Dr. King advanced his goals and principles with de-
termination, faith, dignity, and courage in the face of
life-threatening opposition;
•HCON 247 EH
Whereas Dr. King raised the consciousness of the Nation to
fundamental injustices and inequalities in American soci-
ety and moved the Nation significantly forward on the
long and unfinished road to racial harmony and reconcili-
ation;
Whereas the work of Dr. King created a basis of understand-
ing and respect for individuals, communities, and the Na-
tion as a whole, to act cooperatively and courageously to
establish tolerance, justice, and equality among all peo-
ple;
Whereas Dr. King’s life and political philosophy advocated
the need for men and women to strive to overcome op-
pression without resorting to violence;
Whereas Dr. King was the recipient of the 1964 Nobel Peace
Prize for his unrelenting efforts to bring about social and
racial justice;
Whereas Dr. King believed in, practiced, and urged others to
achieve political change and social equality through non-
violent means and dedicated his life to achieving the goal
of a fully integrated society;
Whereas there is still much work to be done in achieving full
reconciliation among America’s racial, social, and ethnic
communities and in creating a colorblind society;
Whereas Dr. King’s life was tragically ended on April 4,
1968, before completing his work and fulfilling his dream
of a Nation where people are not judged by the color of
their skin but by the content of their character; and
Whereas Dr. King’s political philosophy and life’s work shine
as a guiding light for all people who would live peacefully
together in freedom, both nationally and around the
world: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 247 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the importance of the life and
work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
to the civil society and freedoms of the United
States of America;
(2) recognizes that Dr. King’s life was trag-
ically taken before the full achievement of his goals;
and
(3) calls on the people of the United States to
study, reflect on, and celebrate Dr. King’s life and
ideals in order to fulfill his dream of civil and
human rights for all people.
Passed the House of Representatives April 1, 1998.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 249
Stating the sense of Congress that substantial amounts of the proceeds
received by the United States under any congressionally approved tobacco
settlement should be allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 1998
Mr. EVANS (for himself, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. KENNEDY of Massa-
chusetts, Mr. FILNER, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. MASCARA, Mr. PETERSON, Mr.
REYES, and Mr. RODRIGUEZ) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Stating the sense of Congress that substantial amounts of
the proceeds received by the United States under any
congressionally approved tobacco settlement should be
allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Whereas the United States has both directly and indirectly
facilitated tobacco use by members of the Armed Forces
in that—
(1) from the time of the Civil War until 1956, the
Army was required by law ‘‘to cause tobacco to be fur-
nished to the enlisted men of the army at cost prices, ex-
clusive of the cost of transportation, in such quantities as
they may require, not exceeding sixteen ounces per
month’’ with the cost deducted from their pay;
III
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 247
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 2, 1998
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the contributions of the Reverend Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., to the civil society of the United States
and the world and to the cause of nonviolent social
and political change to advance social justice and equality
for all races and calling on the people of the United
States to study, reflect on, and celebrate the life of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the thirtieth anniversary
of his death.
Whereas the life work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., serves
as an inspiration to all people who believe in justice,
equality, and human rights;
Whereas Dr. King advanced his goals and principles with de-
termination, faith, dignity, and courage in the face of
life-threatening opposition;
HCON 247 RFS
Whereas Dr. King raised the consciousness of the Nation to
fundamental injustices and inequalities in American soci-
ety and moved the Nation significantly forward on the
long and unfinished road to racial harmony and reconcili-
ation;
Whereas the work of Dr. King created a basis of understand-
ing and respect for individuals, communities, and the Na-
tion as a whole, to act cooperatively and courageously to
establish tolerance, justice, and equality among all peo-
ple;
Whereas Dr. King’s life and political philosophy advocated
the need for men and women to strive to overcome op-
pression without resorting to violence;
Whereas Dr. King was the recipient of the 1964 Nobel Peace
Prize for his unrelenting efforts to bring about social and
racial justice;
Whereas Dr. King believed in, practiced, and urged others to
achieve political change and social equality through non-
violent means and dedicated his life to achieving the goal
of a fully integrated society;
Whereas there is still much work to be done in achieving full
reconciliation among America’s racial, social, and ethnic
communities and in creating a colorblind society;
Whereas Dr. King’s life was tragically ended on April 4,
1968, before completing his work and fulfilling his dream
of a Nation where people are not judged by the color of
their skin but by the content of their character; and
Whereas Dr. King’s political philosophy and life’s work shine
as a guiding light for all people who would live peacefully
together in freedom, both nationally and around the
world: Now, therefore, be it
HCON 247 RFS
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the importance of the life and
work of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
to the civil society and freedoms of the United
States of America;
(2) recognizes that Dr. King’s life was trag-
ically taken before the full achievement of his goals;
and
(3) calls on the people of the United States to
study, reflect on, and celebrate Dr. King’s life and
ideals in order to fulfill his dream of civil and
human rights for all people.
Passed the House of Representatives April 1, 1998.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
(c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Section 2203(g) of title 
44, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following: 
‘‘(4) One year following the conclusion of a Presi-
dent’s term of office, or if a President serves consecutive 
terms one year following the conclusion of the last term, 
the Archivist shall submit to the Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the 
House of Representatives a report on— 
‘‘(A) the volume and format of electronic Presi-
dential records deposited into that President’s Presi-
dential archival depository; and 
‘‘(B) whether the electronic records manage-
ment controls of that President met the require-
ments under sections 2203(a) and 2206(5) of this 
title.’’. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall take effect one year after the date of 
the enactment of this Act. 
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 248
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
should be reformed by April 15, 2001, in a manner that protects the
Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds, that is revenue neutral,
and that results in a fair and less complicated tax code.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 1998
Mr. BOYD (for himself and Mr. STENHOLM) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 should be reformed by April 15, 2001,
in a manner that protects the Social Security and Medi-
care Trust Funds, that is revenue neutral, and that
results in a fair and less complicated tax code.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that—
(1) the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is too
complicated for the average citizen to understand;
•HCON 248 IH
(2) honest taxpayers spend millions of dollars
and countless hours completing tax forms; and
(3) the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is rid-
dled with loopholes that benefit special interests at
the expense of other taxpayers.
SEC. 2. REFORM OF TAX CODE.
(a) DEADLINE.—It is the sense of the Congress that
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 should be reformed
not later than April 15, 2001.
(b) GUIDELINES.—In developing a new tax code, the
following guidelines should be used:
(1) Reform of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 must ensure adequate funding of the Federal
Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the
Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and the
Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund for current
recipients and future retirees.
(2) Such reform must result in a tax code that
is revenue neutral. No changes should be made that
would result in deficit spending.
(3) Such reform must result in a tax code that
is fair. All Americans should be treated fairly under
a new tax code.
(4) Such reform should promote economic
growth by encouraging savings and investment.
•HCON 249 IH
(2) the Air Force is still required by law to make to-
bacco available for sale to enlisted members;
(3) cigarettes have been distributed free of charge to
members of the Armed Forces as part of the food and
sundries packets referred to as ‘‘C-rations’’;
(4) tobacco products have been and continue to be
sold by military exchanges at substantially discounted
rates, thus actively encouraging tobacco usage by military
personnel, and as late as 1996 commissary tobacco prices
were as much as 76 percent lower than commercial retail
prices;
(5) the military culture historically has recognized,
encouraged, 
and 
supported 
cigarette 
smoking 
by
servicemembers (‘‘Smoke ’em if you’ve got ’em.’’);
(6) a significant number of veterans were non-
smokers upon entering military service and began smok-
ing during military service, and reliable studies indicate
that 75 percent of World War II veterans began smoking
tobacco products as young adults during the course of
their military service;
(7) labeling requirements warning of the addictive
nature of nicotine and the dangers of tobacco-related
products, which were applicable to tobacco products sold
in the commercial market, were not mandated for prod-
ucts distributed through the military system until 1970,
five years after the requirement was applied to products
sold in the civilian market; and
(8) the Department of Veterans Affairs has been au-
thorized by law to provide tobacco to veterans receiving
hospital or domiciliary care since 1957 and was author-
ized to do so by regulation since at least 1933;
Whereas the President has made it a major public health pri-
ority to promote increased public awareness of the dan-
•HCON 249 IH
gers of tobacco usage and to regard nicotine and its de-
livery device (cigarettes) as a drug subject to regulation
by the Food and Drug Administration;
Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that
the Veterans Health Administration presently spends
more than $4,000,000,000 per year providing health care
to veterans suffering from tobacco-related illnesses; and
Whereas the President’s budget for fiscal year 1999 assumes
the United States will receive $65,500,000,000 from to-
bacco settlement proceeds, but does not set aside any of
those proceeds for the tobacco-related expenses of the De-
partment of Veterans Affairs: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that sub-
stantial amounts of the proceeds received by the United
States under any congressionally approved tobacco settle-
ment should be allocated to the Department of Veterans
Affairs.
Æ
IB 
Union Calendar No. 589 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 2319 
[Report No. 114–757] 
To amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain 
electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and 
reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 14, 2015 
Mr. CUMMINGS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 
Additional sponsor: Ms. DUCKWORTH 
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union 
and ordered to be printed 
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A BILL 
To amend title 44, United States Code, to require preserva-
tion of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, 
to require a certification and reports relating to Presi-
dential records, and for other purposes. 
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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 ‘‘Electronic Message 
Preservation Act of 2015’’. 
SECTION 2. PRESERVATION OF ELECTRONIC MESSAGES 
AND OTHER RECORDS. 
(a) REQUIREMENT FOR PRESERVATION OF ELEC-
TRONIC MESSAGES.—Chapter 29 of title 44, United 
States Code is amended by adding at the end the following 
new section: 
‘‘§ 2912. Preservation of electronic messages and 
other records 
‘‘(a) REGULATIONS REQUIRED.—Not later than 120 
days after the date of the enactment of this section, the 
Archivist shall promulgate regulations governing Federal 
agency preservation of electronic messages that are deter-
mined to be records (as such term is defined under section 
3301 of this title). Such regulations shall, at a min-
imum— 
‘‘(1) require the electronic capture, manage-
ment, and preservation of such electronic records in 
accordance with the records disposition requirements 
of chapter 33 of this title; 
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‘‘(9) The capability gap to be filled by the items 
requested, and a description of the proposed use of 
the items by the law enforcement agency. 
‘‘(10) Whether a consent decree is in effect be-
tween the United States and the law enforcement 
agency relating to civil rights abuses or excessive use 
of force. 
‘‘(11) Whether the law enforcement agency is 
currently under investigation, or has been under in-
vestigation in the last 10 years, by the Department 
of Justice, an inspector general, or any equivalent 
State or local entity for civil rights abuses or exces-
sive use of force. 
‘‘(12) Whether the chief of police of the law en-
forcement agency has ever been determined by the 
Department of Justice, an inspector general, or any 
equivalent State or local entity to have engaged in 
civil rights abuses or excessive use of force. 
‘‘(13) Whether the law enforcement agency re-
quested funds from a regional, State, or local polit-
ical entity to purchase the requested items, and— 
‘‘(A) if so and the request was denied, a 
statement of the reason or reasons for such de-
nial; or 
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contributed to the reduction of, improper payments or 
improper awards; and 
‘‘(3) the target dates for implementing the data 
analytics operations performed as part of the Do Not 
Pay Business Center.’’. 
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Union Calendar No. 589 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 2319 
[Report No. 114–757] 
A BILL 
To amend title 44, United States Code, to require 
preservation of certain electronic records by Fed-
eral agencies, to require a certification and re-
ports relating to Presidential records, and for 
other purposes. 
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 24
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued
in recognition of the services rendered by this Nation’s volunteer firefighters.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 25, 1997
Mr. FORBES submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp
should be issued in recognition of the services rendered
by this Nation’s volunteer firefighters.
Whereas volunteer firefighters, a brotherhood of patriotic
Americans dedicated to saving our communities from the
ravages of fire, place the public health and welfare, and
the security of our homes, schools, and places of worship
ahead of their own personal safety;
Whereas 1998 marks the 350th anniversary of the first vol-
unteer fire department in the United States;
Whereas there are over 800,000 volunteer firefighters serving
in the United States;
Whereas 87 percent of our Nation’s fire service is conducted
by volunteers;
•HCON 24 IH
Whereas there are over 24,000 fire departments in the Unit-
ed States that are staffed in whole or in part by volun-
teers; and
Whereas these professionally trained men and women have
dedicated thousands of hours of their personal time to
advanced training toward the end of safeguarding the
lives and property of others: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States
Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster Gen-
eral that a postage stamp be issued to commemorate the
350th anniversary of the Volunteer Fire Service.
Æ
I 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 231 
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 to deauthorize 
the Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Area Critical Restoration Project. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 8, 2015 
Mr. MURPHY of Florida (for himself and Mr. ROONEY of Florida) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 
to deauthorize the Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Area 
Critical Restoration Project. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PROJECT DEAUTHORIZATION. 
Section 528(b)(3) of the Water Resources Develop-
ment Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–303; 110 Stat. 3768) 
is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(E) PROJECT DEAUTHORIZATION.— 
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The project identi-
fied as the ‘Ten Mile Creek Water Pre-
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SEC. 2. AVAILABILITY OF THE DO NOT PAY INITIATIVE TO 
THE JUDICIAL AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES 
AND STATES. 
Section 5 of the Improper Payments Elimination and 
Recovery Improvement Act of 2012 (31 U.S.C. 3321 note) 
is amended— 
(1) in subsection (b)(3)— 
(A) in the paragraph heading, by striking 
‘‘BY AGENCIES’’; and 
(B) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘States and any contractor, subcontractor, or 
agent of a State, and the judicial and legislative 
branches of the United States (as defined in 
paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively, of section 
202(e) of title 18, United States Code), shall 
have access to, and use of, the Do Not Pay Ini-
tiative to verify payment or award eligibility for 
payments (as defined in section (2)(g)(3) of the 
Improper Payments Information Act of 2002, 
31 U.S.C. 3321 note) when, with respect to a 
State, the Director of the Office of Manage-
ment and Budget determines that the Do Not 
Pay Initiative is appropriately established for 
that State and any contractor, subcontractor, or 
agent of the State, and, with respect to the ju-
dicial and legislative branches of the United 
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serve Area Critical Restoration Project’, 
carried out pursuant to this paragraph, 
shall no longer be authorized as a Federal 
project upon execution of a transfer agree-
ment between the Secretary and the South 
Florida Water Management District. 
‘‘(ii) 
REQUIREMENT.—A 
transfer 
agreement referred to in clause (i) shall re-
quire that the South Florida Water Man-
agement District operate the transferred 
project as an environmental restoration 
project to provide water storage and water 
treatment options.’’. 
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