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‘‘(A) is designed to be permanently fixed in 
place to identify an exit; and 
‘‘(B) consists of an electrically powered in-
tegral light source that illuminates the legend 
‘EXIT’ and any directional indicators and pro-
vides contrast between the legend, any direc-
tional indicators, and the background. 
‘‘(36)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph 
(B), the term ‘distribution transformer’ means a 
transformer that—
‘‘(i) has an input voltage of 34.5 kilovolts 
or less; 
‘‘(ii) has an output voltage of 600 volts or 
less; and 
‘‘(iii) is rated for operation at a frequency 
of 60 Hertz. 
‘‘(B) The term ‘distribution transformer’ does 
not include—
‘‘(i) transformers with multiple voltage 
taps, with the highest voltage tap equaling at 
least 20 percent more than the lowest voltage 
tap; 
‘‘(ii) transformers, such as those commonly 
known as drive transformers, rectifier trans-
formers, 
auto-transformers, 
Uninterruptible
warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
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(2) in subsection (d)(1)(B)(i)(IX), by striking 
‘‘(c)(1) of section 43’’ and inserting ‘‘(c)’’. 
SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. 
(a) MARKS REGISTRABLE ON THE PRINCIPAL REG-
ISTER.—Section 2(f) of the Trademark Act of 1946 (15 
U.S.C. 1052(f)) is amended— 
(1) by striking the last two sentences; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘A mark 
which would be likely to cause dilution by blurring 
or dilution by tarnishment under section 43(c), may 
be refused registration only pursuant to a pro-
ceeding brought under section 13. A registration for 
a mark which would be likely to cause dilution by 
blurring or dilution by tarnishment under section 
43(c), may be canceled pursuant to a proceeding 
brought under either section 14 or section 24.’’. 
(b) OPPOSITION.—Section 13(a) of the Trademark 
Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1063(a)) is amended in the first 
sentence by striking ‘‘as a result of dilution’’ and inserting 
‘‘the registration of any mark which would be likely to 
cause dilution by blurring or dilution by tarnishment’’. 
(c) CANCELLATION.—Section 14 of the Trademark 
Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1064) is amended, in the matter 
preceding paragraph (1)—
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(1) by striking ‘‘, including as a result of dilu-
tion under section 43(c),’’; and 
(2) by inserting ‘‘(A) for which the constructive 
use date is after the date on which the petitioner’s 
mark became famous and which would be likely to 
cause dilution by blurring or dilution by tarnishment 
under section 43(c), or (B) on grounds other than 
dilution by blurring or dilution by tarnishment’’ 
after ‘‘February 20, 1905’’. 
(d) MARKS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER.— 
The second sentence of section 24 of the Trademark Act 
of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1092) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘Whenever any person believes that such person is or will 
be damaged by the registration of a mark on the supple-
mental register— 
‘‘(1) for which the effective filing date is after 
the date on which such person’s mark became fa-
mous and which would be likely to cause dilution by 
blurring or dilution by tarnishment under section 
43(c), or 
‘‘(2) on grounds other than dilution by blurring 
or dilution by tarnishment, 
such person may at any time, upon payment of the pre-
scribed fee and the filing of a petition stating the ground
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therefor, apply to the Director to cancel such registra-
tion.’’. 
(e) DEFINITIONS.—Section 45 of the Trademark Act 
of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1127) is amended by striking the defi-
nition relating to ‘‘dilution’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives April 19, 2005. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
Power System transformers, impedance trans-
formers, regulating transformers, sealed and 
nonventilating 
transformers, 
machine 
tool 
transformers, welding transformers, grounding 
transformers, or testing transformers, that are 
designed to be used in a special purpose appli-
cation and are unlikely to be used in general 
purpose applications; or 
‘‘(iii) any transformer not listed in clause 
(ii) that is excluded by the Secretary by rule be-
cause—
‘‘(I) the transformer is designed for a 
special application; 
‘‘(II) the transformer is unlikely to be 
used in general purpose applications; and 
‘‘(III) the application of standards to 
the transformer would not result in signifi-
cant energy savings. 
‘‘(37) The term ‘low-voltage dry-type distribu-
tion transformer’ means a distribution transformer 
that—
‘‘(A) has an input voltage of 600 volts or 
less; 
‘‘(B) is air-cooled; and 
‘‘(C) does not use oil as a coolant.
‘‘(38) The term ‘standby mode’ means the low-
est power consumption mode that—
‘‘(A) cannot be switched off or influenced 
by the user; and 
‘‘(B) may persist for an indefinite time 
when an appliance is connected to the main 
electricity supply and used in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions, 
as defined on an individual product basis by the Sec-
retary. 
‘‘(39) The term ‘torchiere’ means a portable 
electric lamp with a reflector bowl that directs light 
upward so as to give indirect illumination. 
‘‘(40) The term ‘traffic signal module’ means a 
standard 8-inch (200mm) or 12-inch (300mm) traf-
fic signal indication, consisting of a light source, a 
lens, and all other parts necessary for operation, 
that communicates movement messages to drivers 
through red, amber, and green colors. 
‘‘(41) The term ‘transformer’ means a device 
consisting of 2 or more coils of insulated wire that 
transfers alternating current by electromagnetic in-
duction from 1 coil to another to change the original 
voltage or current value.
‘‘(42) The term ‘unit heater’ means a self-con-
tained fan-type heater designed to be installed with-
in the heated space, except that such term does not 
include a warm air furnace. 
‘‘(43) The term ‘ceiling fan’ means a non-port-
able device that is suspended from a ceiling for cir-
culating air via the rotation of fan blades. 
‘‘(44) The term ‘ceiling fan light kit’ means 
equipment designed to provide light from a ceiling 
fan which can be—
‘‘(A) integral, such that the equipment is 
attached to the ceiling fan prior to the time of 
retail sale; or 
‘‘(B) attachable, such that at the time of 
retail sale the equipment is not physically at-
tached to the ceiling fan, but may be included 
inside the ceiling fan package at the time of 
sale or sold separately for subsequent attach-
ment to the fan.’’. 
(b) TEST PROCEDURES.—Section 323 of the Energy 
Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6293) is amend-
ed—
(1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the 
following:
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 435
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the
therapeutic technique known as rebirthing is a
dangerous and harmful practice and should be
prohibited.
SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. 
(a) MARKS REGISTRABLE ON THE PRINCIPAL REG-
ISTER.—Section 2(f) of the Trademark Act of 1946 (15 
U.S.C. 1052(f)) is amended—
(1) by striking the last two sentences; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘A mark 
which would be likely to cause dilution by blurring 
or dilution by tarnishment under section 43(c), may 
be refused registration only pursuant to a proceeding 
brought under section 13. A registration for a mark 
which would be likely to cause dilution by blurring 
or dilution by tarnishment under section 43(c), may 
be canceled pursuant to a proceeding brought under 
either section 14 or section 24.’’
(b) OPPOSITION.—Section 13(a) of the Trademark Act 
of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1063(a)) is amended in the first sentence 
by striking ‘‘as a result of dilution’’ and inserting ‘‘the reg-
istration of any mark which would be likely to cause dilu-
tion by blurring or dilution by tarnishment’’. 
(c) CANCELLATION.—Section 14 of the Trademark Act 
of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1064) is amended, in the matter pre-
ceding paragraph (1)—
(1) by striking ‘‘, including as a result of dilu-
tion under section 43(c),’’; and 
(2) by inserting ‘‘(A) for which the constructive 
use date is after the date on which the petitioner’s
mark became famous and which would be likely to 
cause dilution by blurring or dilution by tarnishment 
under section 43(c), or (B) on grounds other than di-
lution by blurring or dilution by tarnishment’’ after 
‘‘February 20, 1905’’. 
(d) MARKS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER.—The 
second sentence of section 24 of the Trademark Act of 1946 
(15 U.S.C. 1092) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘Whenever 
any person believes that such person is or will be damaged 
by the registration of a mark on the supplemental register—
‘‘(1) for which the effective filing date is after the 
date on which such person’s mark became famous and 
which would be likely to cause dilution by blurring 
or dilution by tarnishment under section 43(c), or 
‘‘(2) on grounds other than dilution by blurring 
or dilution by tarnishment, 
such person may at any time, upon payment of the pre-
scribed fee and the filing of a petition stating the ground 
therefor, apply to the Director to cancel such registration.’’. 
(e) DEFINITIONS.—Section 45 of the Trademark Act 
of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1127) is amended by striking the defini-
tion relating to ‘‘dilution’’.
Union Calendar No. 9
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 683
[Report No. 109–23] 
A BILL 
To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 with respect 
to dilution by blurring or tarnishment. 
MARCH 17, 2005
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, 
and ordered to be printed
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 439
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring Corinne ‘‘Lindy’’ Claiborne Boggs on the
occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding
of the Congressional Women’s Caucus.
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ing Saves Lives Act of 2007, is amended by striking 
subsection (j) and inserting the following: 
‘‘(j) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated— 
‘‘(1) to provide grants for the purpose of car-
rying 
out 
activities 
under 
subsection 
(a)(1), 
$15,000,000 for fiscal year 2009; $15,187,500 for 
fiscal year 2010, $15,375,000 for fiscal year 2011, 
$15,562,500 for fiscal year 2012, and $15,750,000 
for fiscal year 2013; and 
‘‘(2) to provide grants for the purpose of car-
rying out activities under paragraphs (2), (3), and 
(4) of subsection (a), $15,000,000 for fiscal year 
2009, 
$15,187,500 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2010, 
$15,375,000 for fiscal year 2011, $15,562,500 for 
fiscal year 2012, and $15,750,000 for fiscal year 
2013.’’. 
(2) EVALUATING
THE
EFFECTIVENESS.—Sec-
tion 1110(d) of the Public Health Service Act (42 
U.S.C. 300b–9(d)), as added by section 3 of the 
Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007, is 
amended by striking ‘‘2008’’ and all that follows and 
inserting ‘‘2009, $5,062,500 for fiscal year 2010, 
$5,125,000 for fiscal year 2011, $5,187,500 for fis-
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‘‘(3) RULEMAKING.—The Secretary shall not 
propose a standard under this section unless the 
Secretary has issued applicable test procedures for 
each product pursuant to section 323. 
‘‘(4) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Any standard issued 
under this subsection shall be applicable to products 
manufactured or imported 3 years after the date of 
issuance. 
‘‘(5) VOLUNTARY
PROGRAMS.—The Secretary 
and the Administrator shall collaborate and develop 
programs, including programs pursuant to section 
324A (relating to Energy Star Programs) and other 
voluntary industry agreements or codes of conduct, 
that are designed to reduce standby mode energy 
use. 
‘‘(v) SUSPENDED CEILING FANS, VENDING MA-
CHINES, AND COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, 
AND REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS.—The Secretary shall not 
later than 36 months after the date on which testing re-
quirements are prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to 
section 323(f), prescribe, by rule, energy conservation 
standards for suspended ceiling fans, refrigerated bottled 
or canned beverage vending machines, and commercial re-
frigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. In estab-
lishing standards under this subsection, the Secretary
shall use the criteria and procedures contained in sub-
sections (o) and (p). Any standard prescribed under this 
subsection shall apply to products manufactured 3 years 
after the date of publication of a final rule establishing 
such standard. 
‘‘(w) ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGNS.—Illuminated exit 
signs manufactured on or after January 1, 2006, shall 
meet the Version 2.0 Energy Star Program performance 
requirements for illuminated exit signs prescribed by the 
Environmental Protection Agency. 
‘‘(x) TORCHIERES.—Torchieres manufactured on or 
after January 1, 2006—
‘‘(1) shall consume not more than 190 watts of 
power; and 
‘‘(2) shall not be capable of operating with 
lamps that total more than 190 watts. 
‘‘(y) LOW
VOLTAGE
DRY-TYPE
DISTRIBUTION 
TRANSFORMERS.—The efficiency of low voltage dry-type 
distribution transformers manufactured on or after Janu-
ary 1, 2006, shall be the Class I Efficiency Levels for dis-
tribution transformers specified in Table 4–2 of the ‘Guide 
for Determining Energy Efficiency for Distribution Trans-
formers’ published by the National Electrical Manufactur-
ers Association (NEMA TP–1–2002).
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 684 
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an additional bankruptcy 
judge for the eastern district of California, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 9, 2005 
Mr. THOMAS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an addi-
tional bankruptcy judge for the eastern district of Cali-
fornia, 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. ADDITIONAL BANKRUPTCY JUDGE. 
The table contained in section 152(a)(2) of title 28, 
United States Code, is amended in the item relating to 
the eastern district of California, by striking ‘‘6’’ and in-
serting ‘‘7’’.
SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. 
It is the sense of Congress that bankruptcy judges 
should conduct bankruptcy proceedings on a daily basis 
in Bakersfield, California. 
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cal year 2012, and $5,250,000 for fiscal year 
2013.’’. 
(3) ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.—Section 1111 of 
the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300b–11), 
as amended by section 4 of the Newborn Screening 
Saves Lives Act of 2007, is amended— 
(A) in subsection (d)(2), by striking 
‘‘2007’’ and inserting ‘‘2008’’; 
(B) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘2007’’ 
and inserting ‘‘2008’’; 
(C) in subsection (f), by striking ‘‘2007’’ 
and inserting ‘‘2008’’; and 
(D) in subsection (g), by striking ‘‘2008’’ 
and all that follows and inserting ‘‘2009, 
$1,012,500 for fiscal year 2010, $1,025,000 for 
fiscal year 2011, $1,037,500 for fiscal year 
2012, and $1,050,000 for fiscal year 2013.’’. 
(4) CLEARINGHOUSE.—Section 1112 of the 
Public Health Service Act (as added by section 5 of 
the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007) is 
amended— 
(A) in subsection (b)(4)(D), by striking 
‘‘2007’’ and inserting ‘‘2008’’; and 
(B) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘2008’’ 
and all that follows and inserting ‘‘2009, 
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$2,531,250 for fiscal year 2010, $2,562,500 for 
fiscal year 2011, $2,593,750 for fiscal year 
2012, and $2,625,000 for fiscal year 2013.’’. 
(5) LABORATORY QUALITY.—Section 1113(b) of 
the Public Health Service Act (as added by section 
6 of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 
2007) is amended by striking ‘‘2008’’ and all that 
follows and inserting ‘‘2009, $5,062,500 for fiscal 
year 2010, $5,125,000 for fiscal year 2011, 
$5,187,500 for fiscal year 2012, and $5,250,000 for 
fiscal year 2013.’’. 
(6) 
INTERAGENCY
COORDINATING
COM-
MITTEE.—Section 1114(e) of the Public Health 
Service Act (as added by section 6 of the Newborn 
Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007) is amended by 
striking ‘‘2008’’ and all that follows and inserting 
‘‘2009, $1,012,500 for fiscal year 2010, $1,025,000 
for fiscal year 2011, $1,037,500 for fiscal year 
2012, and $1,050,000 for fiscal year 2013.’’. 
(7) HUNTER
KELLY
RESEARCH
PROGRAM.— 
Section 1116(a)(1)(B) of the Public Health Service 
Act (as added by section 7 of the Newborn Screen-
ing Saves Lives Act of 2007) is amended by striking 
‘‘and or’’ and inserting ‘‘, or’’. 
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 439
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas in 1977, Lindy Boggs helped found the Congres-
sional Women’s Caucus and served as longtime Caucus
Secretary;
Whereas the Congressional Women’s Caucus is committed to
improving the lives of women and families through legis-
lation and leadership roles;
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 43
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the printing of a revised and updated
version of the House document entitled ‘‘Black
Americans in Congress, 1870–1989’’.
or energy use standards for electricity used for purposes 
of circulating air through duct work.’’. 
SEC. 134. ENERGY LABELING. 
(a) RULEMAKING ON EFFECTIVENESS OF CONSUMER 
PRODUCT LABELING.—Section 324(a)(2) of the Energy 
Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6294(a)(2)) is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(F) Not later than 3 months after the date of enact-
ment of this subparagraph, the Commission shall initiate 
a rulemaking to consider the effectiveness of the current 
consumer products labeling program in assisting con-
sumers in making purchasing decisions and improving en-
ergy efficiency and to consider changes to the labeling 
rules that would improve the effectiveness of consumer 
product labels. Such rulemaking shall be completed not 
later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this sub-
paragraph. 
‘‘(G)(i) Not later than 18 months after date of enact-
ment of this subparagraph, the Commission shall prescribe 
by rule, pursuant to this section, labeling requirements for 
the electricity used by ceiling fans to circulate air in a 
room. 
‘‘(ii) The rule prescribed under clause (i) shall apply 
to products manufactured after the later of—
‘‘(I) January 1, 2009; or
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 449
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That: (a) The Speaker of the House of Rep-
resentatives (in consultation with the Minority Leader of
the House of Representatives), with respect to the House
of Representatives, and the President pro tempore of the
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 451
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of teaching United
States history and civics in elementary and sec-
ondary schools, and for other purposes.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 458
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Mary Baker Eddy’s
achievements and the Mary Baker Eddy Library
for the Betterment of Humanity.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 469
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Rotunda of the Capitol to be used
on September 19, 2002, for a ceremony to
present the Congressional Gold Medal to General
Henry H. Shelton (USA, Ret.).
‘‘(i) rendered by the bankruptcy petition pre-
parer during the 12-month period immediately pre-
ceding the date of the filing of the petition; or 
‘‘(ii) found to be in violation of any rule or 
guideline promulgated or prescribed under para-
graph (1). 
‘‘(B) All fees charged by a bankruptcy petition pre-
parer may be forfeited in any case in which the bankruptcy 
petition preparer fails to comply with this subsection or 
subsection (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), or (g). 
‘‘(C) An individual may exempt any funds recovered 
under this paragraph under section 522(b).’’; and 
(E) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, 
by striking ‘‘or the United States trustee’’ and 
inserting ‘‘the United States trustee (or the 
bankruptcy administrator, if any) or the court, 
on the initiative of the court,’’; 
(9) in subsection (i)(1), by striking the matter 
preceding subparagraph (A) and inserting the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(i)(1) If a bankruptcy petition preparer violates this 
section or commits any act that the court finds to be 
fraudulent, unfair, or deceptive, on the motion of the debt-
or, trustee, United States trustee (or the bankruptcy ad-
ministrator, if any), and after notice and a hearing, the
‘‘(II) the date that is 60 days after the final 
rule is prescribed.’’. 
(b) RULEMAKING ON LABELING FOR ADDITIONAL 
PRODUCTS.—Section 324(a) of the Energy Policy and 
Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6294(a)) is further amended 
by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(5) The Secretary or the Commission, as appro-
priate, may, for covered products referred to in sub-
sections (u) through (aa) of section 325, prescribe, by rule, 
pursuant to this section, labeling requirements for such 
products after a test procedure has been set pursuant to 
section 323. In the case of products to which TP–1 stand-
ards under section 325(y) apply, labeling requirements 
shall be based on the ‘Standard for the Labeling of Dis-
tribution Transformer Efficiency’ prescribed by the Na-
tional Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA TP–
3) as in effect upon the date of enactment of this para-
graph.’’. 
SEC. 135. PREEMPTION. 
Section 327 of the Energy Policy and Conservation 
Act (42 U.S.C. 6297) is amended by adding at the end 
the following: 
‘‘(h) CEILING FANS.—Effective on January 1, 2006, 
this section shall apply to and supersede all State and local
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 470
Supporting the goals and ideals of College Savings Month.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 17, 2002
Mr. ROGERS of Michigan submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of College Savings Month.
Whereas the people of the United States recognize the chal-
lenge and accept the responsibility of obtaining the edu-
cation and skills that will enable them to successfully
compete in the global economy of the 21st century;
Whereas since 1980 the rate of increase of the cost of post-
secondary education has exceeded the rate of increase of
inflation, public assistance to students, and family in-
come;
Whereas the rapidly rising cost of postsecondary education
poses a serious threat to the ability of the people of the
United States to ensure their and their children’s access
to postsecondary education;
Whereas since 1992 the annual amount of new student loan
commitments has increased from $15,000,000,000 to
I 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5790 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the deduction for 
State and local real property taxes whether or not the taxpayer itemizes 
other deductions, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 15, 2008 
Mr. FOSTER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the 
deduction for State and local real property taxes whether 
or not the taxpayer itemizes other deductions, 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 ‘‘Universal Homeowner 
Tax Cut Act of 2008’’. 
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