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shall submit to Congress a report that describes the 
progress toward complying with subsection (a), including 
identifying— 
(1) the number of Federal fleet fueling centers 
that contain at least 1 renewable fuel pump; and 
(2) the number of Federal fleet fueling centers 
that do not contain any renewable fuel pumps. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are nec-
essary to carry out this section. 
SEC. 9314. STUDY OF IMPACT OF INCREASED RENEWABLE 
FUEL USE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy shall, 
after consultation with the Administrator of the Environ-
mental Protection Agency, the Administrator of the En-
ergy Information Administration, and the Secretary of Ag-
riculture, conduct a study to assess the impact of in-
creased use of renewable fuels on the United States econ-
omy. The Secretary shall enter into an arrangement with 
the National Academy of Sciences to provide peer review 
of the study. 
(b) STUDY ELEMENTS.—The study shall analyze, in 
terms of renewable fuels, the following: 
(1) The impact of the use of renewable fuels on 
the energy security of the United States. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3104 
To require public reporting of health care-associated infections data by 
hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2009 
Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To require public reporting of health care-associated infec-
tions data by hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, 
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 ‘‘Healthy Hospitals Act 
of 2009’’. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3105 
To provide that operations of the Central Valley Project shall not be restricted 
pursuant to any biological opinion issued under the Endangered Species 
Act of 1973, if such restrictions would result in levels of export less 
than the historical maximum level of export. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2009 
Mr. NUNES introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To provide that operations of the Central Valley Project 
shall not be restricted pursuant to any biological opinion 
issued under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, if 
such restrictions would result in levels of export less 
than the historical maximum level of export. 
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 ‘‘Turn on the Pumps 
Act’’. 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 98 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 653 
[Report No. 114–461] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2745) to amend the Clayton 
Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide that the Federal 
Trade Commission shall exercise authority with respect to mergers only 
under the Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner as 
the Attorney General exercises such authority, and providing for pro-
ceedings during the period from March 24, 2016, through April 11, 
2016. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 21, 2016 
Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, 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 bill (H.R. 2745) to amend 
the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act 
to provide that the Federal Trade Commission shall exer-
cise authority with respect to mergers only under the 
Clayton Act and only in the same procedural manner 
as the Attorney General exercises such authority, and 
providing for proceedings during the period from March 
24, 2016, through April 11, 2016. 
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In the Senate of the United States,
December 19, 2007.
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representa-
tives (H.R. 3890) entitled ‘‘An Act to amend the Burmese
Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to impose import sanc-
tions on Burmese gemstones, expand the number of individ-
uals against whom the visa ban is applicable, expand the
blocking of assets and other prohibited activities, and for
other purposes.’’, do pass with the following
AMENDMENTS:
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Burma Democracy Pro-
motion Act of 2007’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Beginning on August 19, 2007, hundreds of
thousands of citizens of Burma, including thousands
of Buddhist monks and students, participated in
peaceful demonstrations against rapidly deteriorating
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4647
AN ACT
To amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to
require the President to report to Congress on
any selective embargo on agricultural commod-
ities, to provide a termination date for the em-
bargo, to provide greater assurances for contract
sanctity, and for other purposes.
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 310 
AN ACT 
To provide for the conveyance of approximately 140 acres 
of land in the Ouachita National Forest in Oklahoma 
to the Indian Nations Council, Inc., of the Boy Scouts 
of America, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 44 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 
2011, and for other purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public 
Law 111–242) is further amended—
†
HR 3890 EAS
living conditions and the violent and repressive poli-
cies of the State Peace and Development Council, the
ruling military regime in Burma—
(A) to demand the release of all political
prisoners, including 1991 Nobel Peace Prize win-
ner Aung San Suu Kyi; and
(B) to urge the SPDC to engage in mean-
ingful dialogue to pursue national reconciliation.
(2) The SPDC violently confronted unarmed
demonstrators, killing, injuring, and imprisoning
citizens, including several thousand Buddhist monks,
and continues to forcefully restrict peaceful forms of
public expression.
(3) The Department of State’s 2006 Country Re-
ports on Human Rights Practices found that the
SPDC—
(A) routinely restricts freedoms of speech,
press, assembly, association, religion, and move-
ment;
(B) traffics in persons;
(C) discriminates against women and eth-
nic minorities;
(D) forcibly recruits child soldiers and child
labor; and
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4647
AN ACT
To amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to require
the President to report to Congress on any selective
embargo on agricultural commodities, to provide a termi-
nation date for the embargo, to provide greater assur-
ances for contract sanctity, and for other purposes.
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 48 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 
2011, and for other purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public 
Law 111–242) is further amended—
†
HR 3890 EAS
(E) commits other serious violations of
human rights, including extrajudicial killings,
custodial deaths, disappearances, rape, torture,
abuse of prisoners and detainees, and the impris-
onment of citizens arbitrarily for political mo-
tives.
(4) Aung San Suu Kyi has been arbitrarily im-
prisoned or held under house arrest for more than 12
years.
(5) On September 25, 2007, President Bush an-
nounced that the United States would—
(A) tighten economic sanctions against
Burma, and block property and interests in
property of—
(i) certain senior leaders of the SPDC;
(ii) individuals who provide financial
backing for the SPDC; and
(iii) individuals responsible for viola-
tions of human rights and for impeding the
transition to democracy in Burma; and
(B) impose an expanded visa ban on
individuals—
(i) responsible for violations of human
rights; and
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3890 
AN ACT 
To amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 
2003 to impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, 
expand the number of individuals against whom the visa 
ban is applicable, expand the blocking of assets and 
other prohibited activities, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
321 
(e) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall issue regula-
tions implementing this section by not later than 1 year 
after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(f) RELATIONSHIP TO STATE LAW.—Nothing in this 
section preempts applicable State law or regulation relat-
ing to surface owner protection. 
SEC. 7222. ONSHORE OIL AND GAS RECLAMATION AND 
BONDING. 
Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 
226) is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(q) RECLAMATION REQUIREMENTS.—An operator 
producing oil or gas (including coalbed methane) under 
a lease issued pursuant to this Act shall— 
‘‘(1) at a minimum restore the land affected to 
a condition capable of supporting the uses that it 
was capable of supporting prior to any drilling, or 
higher or better uses of which there is reasonable 
likelihood, so long as such use or uses do not present 
any actual or probable hazard to public health or 
safety or pose any actual or probable threat of water 
diminution or pollution, and the permit applicants’ 
declared proposed land use following reclamation is 
not impractical or unreasonable, inconsistent with 
applicable land use policies and plans, or involve un-
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(6) the provision of technical support, including 
computer and software development and installa-
tions, networks, and infrastructure development and 
construction; or 
(7) the construction or expansion of airfields, 
including radar and anti-aircraft systems. 
(c) FORM.—The report required under subsection (a) 
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include 
a classified annex. 
SEC. 6. DENIAL OF FOREIGN TAX CREDIT WITH RESPECT 
TO BURMA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of section 901(j) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by add-
ing at the end the following new subparagraph: 
‘‘(C) SPECIAL RULE FOR BURMA.—In ad-
dition to any period during which this sub-
section would otherwise apply to Burma, this 
subsection shall apply to Burma during the pe-
riod— 
‘‘(i) beginning on January 1, 2008, 
and 
‘‘(ii) ending on the date the Secretary 
of State certifies to the Secretary of the 
Treasury that Burma meets the require-
ments of section 3(a)(3) of the Burmese
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3890 
To amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to waive 
the requirement for annual renewal resolutions relating to import sanc-
tions, impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, expand the num-
ber of individuals against whom the visa ban is applicable, expand the 
blocking of assets and other prohibited activities, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 18, 2007 
Mr. LANTOS (for himself, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. KING of New York, Mrs. 
MALONEY of New York, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, and Mr. PITTS) intro-
duced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means and Judi-
ciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each 
case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of 
the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 
2003 to waive the requirement for annual renewal resolu-
tions relating to import sanctions, impose import sanc-
tions on Burmese gemstones, expand the number of indi-
viduals against whom the visa ban is applicable, expand 
the blocking of assets and other prohibited activities, 
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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reasonable delay in implementation, or is violative of 
Federal or State law; 
‘‘(2) ensure that all reclamation efforts proceed 
in an environmentally sound manner and as contem-
poraneously as practicable with the oil and gas drill-
ing operations; and 
‘‘(3) submit with the plan of operations a rec-
lamation plan that describes in detail the methods 
and practices that will be used to ensure complete 
and timely restoration of all lands affected by oil 
and gas operations. 
‘‘(r) RECLAMATION BOND OR OTHER FINANCIAL AS-
SURANCES.—An operator producing oil or gas (including 
coalbed methane) under a lease issued under this Act shall 
post a bond or other financial assurances that cover the 
reclamation of that area of land within the permit area 
upon which the operator will initiate and conduct oil and 
gas drilling and reclamation operations within the initial 
term of the permit. As succeeding increments of oil and 
gas drilling and reclamation operations are to be initiated 
and conducted within the permit area, the lessee shall file 
with the regulatory authority an additional bond or bonds 
or other financial assurances to cover such increments in 
accordance with this section. The amount of the bond or 
other financial assurances required for each bonded area 
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110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3891 
AN ACT 
To amend the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Estab-
lishment Act to increase the number of Directors on 
the Board of Directors of the National Fish and Wildlife 
Foundation. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
II 
Calendar No. 860 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3891 
[Report No. 110–405] 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
APRIL 1 (legislative day, MARCH 13), 2008 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and 
Public Works 
JUNE 27, 2008 
Reported by Mrs. BOXER, without amendment 
AN ACT 
To amend the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Estab-
lishment Act to increase the number of Directors on 
the Board of Directors of the National Fish and Wildlife 
Foundation. 
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 ‘‘National Fish and 
Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Amendment of 
2008’’. 
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(1) by striking the date specified in section 
106(3) and inserting ‘‘April 8, 2011’’; and 
(2) by adding after section 226, as added by 
the Further Continuing Appropriations Amend-
ments, 2011 (Public Law 112–4), the following new 
sections: 
‘‘SEC. 227. Notwithstanding section 101, amounts 
are provided for ‘Agricultural Programs—Agricultural Re-
search Service—Salaries and Expenses’ at a rate for oper-
ations of $1,135,501,000. 
‘‘SEC. 228. Notwithstanding section 101, amounts 
are provided for ‘Agricultural Programs—Agricultural Re-
search Service—Buildings and Facilities’ at a rate for op-
erations of $0. 
‘‘SEC. 229. Notwithstanding section 101, amounts 
are provided for ‘Agricultural Programs—National Insti-
tute of Food and Agriculture—Research and Education 
Activities’ at a rate for operations of $665,345,000: Pro-
vided, That the amounts included under such heading in 
Public Law 111–80 shall be applied to funds appropriated 
by this Act by substituting ‘$0’ for ‘$89,029,000’ and 
‘$11,253,000’ for ‘$45,122,000’. 
‘‘SEC. 230. Notwithstanding section 101, amounts 
are provided for ‘Agricultural Programs—National Insti-
tute of Food and Agriculture—Extension Activities’ at a
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4525 
To codify the definition of terms used in subheading 1604.14 of the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 13, 2007 
Mrs. NAPOLITANO (for herself and Mr. BILBRAY) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To codify the definition of terms used in subheading 1604.14 
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. 
(1) Tuna fish canning is a vital industry to the 
United States. 
(2) To promote United States production Con-
gress has imposed higher tariffs on shelf-stable, re-
tail ready tuna fish products than on raw or inter-
mediate fish products. 
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(3) According to the original intent of Congress 
the term ‘‘in airtight containers’’ as contained in the 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States 
subheading 1604.14 has only covered products in 
packages that are not permeable to air and that are 
presented as a finished product for consumption in 
shelf-stable containers (cans, glass jars, and foil 
pouches). 
(4) Congress seeks to codify the term ‘‘in air-
tight containers’’ as provided for in subheading 
1604.14 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
United States to reflect existing practice and pro-
mote public health and safety. 
(5) Congress seeks to codify the term ‘‘in bulk 
or in immediate containers weighing with their con-
tents over 6.8 kg each’’ as provided for in sub-
heading 1604.14 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 
of the United States to reflect existing practice and 
promote public health and safety. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—The Additional U.S. Notes to 
chapter 16 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the 
United States are amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1053 
Supporting the mission and goals of National Crime Victims’ Rights week 
in order to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns 
of victims and survivors of crime in the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 14, 2008 
Mr. COSTA (for himself and Mr. POE) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the mission and goals of National Crime Victims’ 
Rights week in order to increase public awareness of 
the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors 
of crime in the United States. 
Whereas 23,000,000 Americans are victims of crime each 
year, and of those, 5,200,000 are victims of violent crime; 
Whereas a just society acknowledges crime’s impact on indi-
viduals, families, and communities by ensuring that 
rights, resources, and services are available to help re-
build lives; 
Whereas victims’ rights are a critical component of the prom-
ise of ‘‘justice for all,’’ the foundation for our system of 
justice in America; 
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‘‘(ii) paragraphs (3) and (4) not later 
than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this subsection. 
‘‘(B) 
RELATIONSHIP
TO
FUNDING 
SOURCE.—The guidelines issued by the Sec-
retary under subparagraph (A) shall be appro-
priate and uniform for measures funded with 
each type of funding made available under 
paragraph (9), but may distinguish between dif-
ferent types of measures project size, and other 
criteria the Secretary determines are relevant. 
‘‘(6) WEB-BASED CERTIFICATION.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For each building or 
facility that meets the criteria established by 
the Secretary under paragraph (1), the energy 
manager shall use the web-based tracking sys-
tem under subparagraph (B) to certify compli-
ance with the requirements for— 
‘‘(i) energy and water evaluations and 
recommissioning and retrofitting under 
paragraph (2); 
‘‘(ii) implementation of identified en-
ergy and water measures under paragraph 
(3); and 
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‘‘(iii) follow-up on implemented meas-
ures under paragraph (4). 
‘‘(B) DEPLOYMENT.— 
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 
year after the date of enactment of this 
subsection, the Secretary shall develop and 
deploy the web-based tracking system re-
quired under this paragraph in a manner 
that tracks, at a minimum— 
‘‘(I) the covered buildings and fa-
cilities; 
‘‘(II) the status of meeting the 
requirements specified in subpara-
graph (A); 
‘‘(III) the estimated cost and 
savings for measures required to be 
implemented in a building or facility; 
and 
‘‘(IV) the measured savings and 
persistence of savings for implemented 
measures. 
‘‘(ii) EASE
OF
COMPLIANCE.—The 
Secretary shall ensure that energy man-
ager compliance with the requirements in 
this paragraph, to the greatest extent prac-
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