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H. Res. 1304 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 26, 2008. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 6052) to promote increased public transpor-
tation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in 
providing public transportation, and for other purposes. The 
first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of 
order against consideration of the bill are waived except those 
arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate 
shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure. After general debate the bill shall be consid-
ered for amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall 
be considered as read. All points of order against provisions 
in the bill are waived. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule 
XVIII, no amendment to the bill shall be in order except
•HRES 1304 EH 
those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution. Each such amendment may be of-
fered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered 
only by a Member designated in the report, shall be consid-
ered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the 
report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an 
opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not 
be subject to a demand for division of the question in the 
House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order 
against such amendments are waived except those arising 
under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. At the conclusion of con-
sideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise 
and report the bill to the House with such amendments as 
may have been adopted. The previous question shall be con-
sidered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to 
final passage without intervening motion except one motion 
to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 6052 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to such time as may be designated by the 
Speaker. 
SEC. 3. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative 
day of Thursday, June 26, 2008, for the Speaker to entertain 
motions that the House suspend the rules relating to:
•HRES 1304 EH 
(a) a measure concerning the Commodity Exchange Act 
and energy markets; and 
(b) a measure concerning the issuance of oil and gas 
leases on Federal lands or waters. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
tion under the mortgage as his or her principal 
residence. 
(3) MORTGAGE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘mortgage’’ 
means a deed of trust, mortgage, deed to secure 
debt, security agreement, or any other form of 
instrument under which any property (real, per-
sonal, or mixed), or any interest in property 
(including leaseholds, life estates, reversionary 
interests, and any other estates under applica-
ble State law), is conveyed in trust, mortgaged, 
encumbered, pledged, or otherwise rendered 
subject to a lien for the purpose of securing the 
payment of money or the performance of an ob-
ligation. 
(B) 
CONDOMINIUMS
AND
COOPERA-
TIVES.—Such term includes a first mortgage 
given to secure— 
(i) the unpaid purchase price of a fee 
interest in, or a long-term leasehold inter-
est in, a one-family unit in a multifamily 
project, including a project in which the 
dwelling units are attached or are manu-
factured housing units, semi-detached, or 
detached, and an undivided interest in the 
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common areas and facilities that serve the 
project; or 
(ii) repayment of a loan made to fi-
nance the purchase of stock or membership 
in a cooperative housing corporation the 
permanent occupancy of dwelling units of 
which is restricted to members of such cor-
poration, where the purchase of such stock 
or membership entitles the purchaser to 
the permanent occupancy of one of such 
units. 
SEC. 4. RELATION TO STATE LAW. 
This Act does not annul, alter, or affect, or exempt 
any person subject to the provisions of this Act from com-
plying with, the laws of any State or subdivision thereof 
with respect to foreclosure on a residential mortgage, ex-
cept to the extent that those laws are inconsistent with 
any provision of this Act, and then only to the extent of 
the inconsistency. No provision of the laws of any State 
or subdivision thereof may be determined to be incon-
sistent with any provision of this Act if such law is deter-
mined to require greater disclosure or notice than is re-
quired under this Act or to provide greater protection to 
the mortgagee than is required under this Act. 
Æ 
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195 
‘‘(e) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out this section, 
the Secretary shall consult with the Attorney General of 
the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury, as 
appropriate.’’. 
SEC. 302. STUDY AND REPORT. 
(a) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the United 
States shall conduct a study of cross-border trade in to-
bacco products to— 
(1) collect data on cross-border trade in tobacco 
products, including illicit trade and trade of counter-
feit tobacco products and make recommendations on 
the monitoring of such trade; 
(2) collect data on cross-border advertising (any 
advertising intended to be broadcast, transmitted, or 
distributed from the United States to another coun-
try) of tobacco products and make recommendations 
on how to prevent or eliminate, and what tech-
nologies could help facilitate the elimination of, 
cross-border advertising; and 
(3) collect data on the health effects (particu-
larly with respect to individuals under 18 years of 
age) resulting from cross-border trade in tobacco 
products, including the health effects resulting 
from—
H. Res. 1307 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 9, 2008. 
Whereas Bhutan is a nation cloistered among some of the 
highest peaks in the eastern Himalayas and has for hun-
dreds of years served as a sanctuary for the rich and 
unique Bhutanese culture; 
Whereas Bhutan hosts some of the most pristine and bio-
logically diverse natural environments in the modern 
world, owing to the agrarian society’s unique farming 
traditions that are rooted in a deep appreciation for the 
land and humble devotion to its protection; 
Whereas Bhutan participated in the 2008 Smithsonian 
Folklife Festival and shared with the people of the 
United States many aspects of its unique culture and tra-
ditions, including its special approach towards life, de-
scribed in national policy as the pursuit of ‘‘Gross Na-
tional Happiness’’; 
Whereas Bhutan was only in recent decades accessible by 
road and airplane but is now sharing with people 
throughout the world its special cultural traditions that 
include 13 traditional arts, zorig chusum, monastic danc-
ers who perform ritual dances from sacred tsechus fes-
tivals, and weavers who create some of the most coveted 
textiles in the world;
•HRES 1307 EH 
Whereas Bhutan is transitioning to a parliamentary democ-
racy, owing to the leadership of King Jigme Singye 
Wangchuck, who abdicated his throne on December 14, 
2006, and his son King Jigme Khesar Namgyel 
Wangchuck, who is committed to conducting parliamen-
tary elections; and 
Whereas King Jigme Singye Wangchuck devolved all execu-
tive authority from the throne to the cabinet in 1998, ini-
tiated the process of drafting a constitution in 2001, or-
dered by royal decree an end to Bhutan’s absolute mon-
archy and the establishment of a parliamentary democ-
racy in 2008, and issued to the people of Bhutan a his-
toric document, or tsathrim, stating that ‘‘Bhutan is a 
sovereign Kingdom and the Sovereign power belongs to 
the people of Bhutan’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Representa-
tives— 
(1) commemorates Bhutan’s participation in the 
2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival; 
(2) recognizes the important cultural, artistic, agri-
cultural, and environmental achievements of Bhutan and 
the Bhutanese people; 
(3) commends the Bhutanese people, the Govern-
ment of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and His Majesty King 
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck for their commit-
ment 
to 
conducting 
parliamentary 
elections 
and 
transitioning from an absolute monarchy to a parliamen-
tary democracy; and
•HRES 1307 EH 
(4) remains committed to working with Bhutan, 
should it so desire, to foster cultural exchange and to as-
sist in promoting democratic reform. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1307 IH 
Whereas Bhutan is participating in the 2008 Smithsonian 
Folklife Festival and sharing with the people of the 
United States many aspects of its unique culture and tra-
ditions, including its special approach towards life, de-
scribed in national policy as the pursuit of ‘‘Gross Na-
tional Happiness’’; 
Whereas Bhutan was only in recent decades accessible by 
road and airplane but is now sharing with people 
throughout the world its special cultural traditions that 
include 13 traditional arts, zorig chusum, monastic danc-
ers who perform ritual dances from sacred tsechus fes-
tivals, and weavers who create some of the most coveted 
textiles in the world; 
Whereas Bhutan is transitioning to a parliamentary democ-
racy, owing to the leadership of King Jigme Singye 
Wangchuck, who abdicated his thrown on December 14, 
2006, and his son King Jigme Khesar Namgyel 
Wangchuck, who is committed to conducting parliamen-
tary elections; and 
Whereas King Jigme Singye Wangchuck devolved all execu-
tive authority from the throne to the cabinet in 1998, ini-
tiated the process of drafting a constitution in 2001, or-
dered by royal decree an end to Bhutan’s absolute mon-
archy and the establishment of a parliamentary democ-
racy in 2008, and issued to the people of Bhutan a his-
toric document, or tsathrim, stating that ‘‘Bhutan is a 
sovereign Kingdom and the Sovereign power belongs to 
the people of Bhutan’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives— 
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•HRES 1307 IH 
(1) commemorates Bhutan’s participation in 
the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival; 
(2) recognizes the important cultural, artistic, 
agricultural, and environmental achievements of 
Bhutan and the Bhutanese people; 
(3) commends the Bhutanese people, the Gov-
ernment of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and His Maj-
esty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck for 
their commitment to conducting parliamentary elec-
tions and transitioning from an absolute monarchy 
to a parliamentary democracy; and 
(4) remains committed to working with Bhutan, 
should it so desire, to foster cultural exchange and 
to assist in promoting democratic reform. 
Æ 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1309 
Recognizing and honoring the 44th anniversary of the passage of the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964 and those who worked to achieve this goal. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2008 
Mrs. DRAKE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Edu-
cation and Labor, 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 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the 44th anniversary of the pas-
sage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and those who 
worked to achieve this goal. 
Whereas the bedrock principle upon which this Nation was 
founded is that ‘‘all men are created equal’’; 
Whereas, to promote this fundamental principle, the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964 was introduced on June 11, 1963, 
and was passed by a majority of at least 70 percent in 
both Houses of Congress, despite a filibuster in the Sen-
ate; 
Whereas the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimina-
tion in places of public accommodation on the basis of 
race, color, religion, or national origin, amended prior law 
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•HRES 1309 IH 
to mandate that voting procedures be applied equally, 
and established the Equal Employment Opportunity 
Commission; 
Whereas July 2, 2008, marks the 44th anniversary of Presi-
dent Lyndon Baines Johnson’s signing of the Civil Rights 
Act of 1964; and 
Whereas the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 served 
as a loud proclamation by the American people that seg-
regation and discrimination were no longer socially ac-
ceptable in the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and honors the 44th anniversary of the passage of 
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all those who worked 
tirelessly to make this historic legislation the law of the 
land. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 130
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 7, 2007.
Whereas on February 4, 2007, in Miami, Florida, the Indian-
apolis Colts defeated the Chicago Bears by a score of 29 
to 17 in Super Bowl XLI to win the National Football 
League (NFL) Championship; 
Whereas this is the first Super Bowl win for the Indianapolis 
Colts following an overall season record of 16–4 and a 
regular season record of 12–4; 
Whereas the Colts won their fourth American Football Con-
ference (AFC) South Title this year and the AFC cham-
pionship title with a stunning come-from-behind 38–34 
victory over the New England Patriots on January 21, 
2007; 
Whereas Tony Dungy, in his fifth season with the Colts, is 
the first African-American head coach to win the Super 
Bowl and is one of the most respected coaches in the 
league, cultivating Championship success for the team 
and boasting 10-plus victories and playoff appearances in 
his first four seasons with the Colts; 
Whereas Colts Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jim Irsay, 
who assumed ownership of the Colts in 1997, has helped 
revitalize the Colts franchise along with Colts President
•HRES 130 EH 
Bill Polian whose name is synonymous with pro football 
success; 
Whereas quarterback Peyton Manning, who had 25 comple-
tions for 247 yards, was selected as the Most Valuable 
Player (MVP) of Super Bowl XLI; and 
Whereas the entire Colts franchise has become a model of 
professionalism, goodwill, and community service in rep-
resenting the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indi-
ana and brings pride to Hoosiers and Colts fans every-
where: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates the National Football League champion Indianapolis 
Colts for winning Super Bowl XLI and for bringing the City 
of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana their first Lombardi 
Trophy. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 130 
Congratulating the National Football League champion Indianapolis Colts 
for winning Super Bowl XLI and for bringing the City of Indianapolis 
and the State of Indiana their first Lombardi Trophy. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 6, 2007 
Ms. CARSON (for herself, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. DON-
NELLY, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. BUYER, Mr. PENCE, Mr. ELLSWORTH, and Mr. 
HILL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the National Football League champion Indi-
anapolis Colts for winning Super Bowl XLI and for 
bringing the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indi-
ana their first Lombardi Trophy. 
Whereas on February 4, 2007, in Miami, Florida, the Indian-
apolis Colts defeated the Chicago Bears by a score of 29 
to 17 in Super Bowl XLI to win the National Football 
League (NFL) Championship; 
Whereas this is the first Super Bowl win for the Indianapolis 
Colts following an overall season record of 16–4 and a 
regular season record of 12–4; 
Whereas the Colts won their fourth American Football Con-
ference (AFC) South Title this year and the AFC cham-
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•HRES 130 IH 
pionship title with a stunning come-from-behind 38–34 
victory over the New England Patriots on January 21, 
2007; 
Whereas Tony Dungy, in his fifth season with the Colts, is 
the first African-American head coach to win the Super 
Bowl and is one of the most respected coaches in the 
league, cultivating Championship success for the team 
and boasting 10-plus victories and playoff appearances in 
his first four seasons with the Colts; 
Whereas Colts Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jim Irsay, 
who assumed ownership of the Colts in 1997, has helped 
revitalize the Colts franchise along with Colts President 
Bill Polian whose name is synonymous with pro football 
success; 
Whereas quarterback Peyton Manning, who had 25 comple-
tions for 247 yards, was selected as the Most Valuable 
Player (MVP) of Super Bowl XLI; and 
Whereas the entire Colts franchise has become a model of 
professionalism, goodwill, and community service in rep-
resenting the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indi-
ana and brings pride to Hoosiers and Colts fans every-
where: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates the National Football League champion Indian-
apolis Colts for winning Super Bowl XLI and for bringing 
the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana their 
first Lombardi Trophy. 
Æ 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1124 
To provide for the issuance of a semipostal in order to afford a convenient 
means by which members of the public may contribute towards the 
acquisition of works of art to honor female pioneers in Government 
service. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 23, 2009 
Ms. KAPTUR introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the 
Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently de-
termined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To provide for the issuance of a semipostal in order to 
afford a convenient means by which members of the 
public may contribute towards the acquisition of works 
of art to honor female pioneers in Government service. 
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 ‘‘Honoring Female Con-
gressional Pioneers Act of 2009’’. 
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good cause, a copy of all advertisements for a 
particular tobacco product; and 
‘‘(C) if the registrant filing a list has de-
termined that a tobacco product contained in 
such list is not subject to a tobacco product 
standard established under section 907, a brief 
statement of the basis upon which the reg-
istrant made such determination if the Sec-
retary requests such a statement with respect 
to that particular tobacco product. 
‘‘(2) 
CONSULTATION
WITH
RESPECT
TO 
FORMS.—The Secretary shall consult with the Sec-
retary of the Treasury in developing the forms to be 
used for registration under this section to minimize 
the burden on those persons required to register 
with both the Secretary and the Tax and Trade Bu-
reau of the Department of the Treasury. 
‘‘(3) BIANNUAL REPORT OF ANY CHANGE IN 
PRODUCT LIST.—Each person who registers with the 
Secretary under this section shall report to the Sec-
retary once during the month of June of each year 
and once during the month of December of each 
year the following: 
‘‘(A) A list of each tobacco product intro-
duced by the registrant for commercial distribu-
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•HRES 275 EH 
subject to a demand for division of the question of its adop-
tion. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of House 
Concurrent Resolution 99 pursuant to this resolution, not-
withstanding the operation of the previous question, the 
Chair may postpone further consideration of the concurrent 
resolution to such time as may be designated by the Speaker. 
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 1310 IH 
support for effective initiatives to advance free-
dom of religion or belief, as well as ways to pro-
mote rule of law programs that specifically seek 
to protect religious minorities; 
(C) adequate funding for United States 
public diplomacy entities, such as Voice of 
America and Radio Farda, and the expansion 
and development of new programming solely fo-
cused on human rights, including the freedom 
of thought, conscience, and religion or belief, in 
Iran; 
(D) supports the commission of an inde-
pendent review of Voice of America Persian and 
Radio Farda to ensure that the programming 
reflects the basic tenants of freedom of infor-
mation, equality, transparency, and journalistic 
integrity that America espouses; 
(E) a United Nations General Assembly 
resolution condemning severe violations of 
human rights, including freedom of religion of 
belief, in Iran, and calling for officials respon-
sible for such violations to be held accountable; 
and 
(F) the establishment of a diplomatic 
envoy to the nation immediately to establish 
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•HRES 1310 IH 
dialogue with the Government of Iran and deep-
en relationships with the Iranian people; and 
(5) calls on the Government of Iran to— 
(A) immediately release all prisoners who 
have been detained on account of their religion 
or belief; 
(B) immediately release all prisoners of 
conscience who have been detained on account 
of their political dissidence; 
(C) modify the draft penal code in order to 
respect the obligations under the international 
human rights conventions to which the Govern-
ment of Iran is a party; 
(D) uphold its international commitments 
by respecting and protecting the human rights 
of all its citizens; and 
(E) ratify and fully comply with inter-
national human rights instruments and cooper-
ated with United Nations human rights mecha-
nisms. 
Æ 
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