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furnishing care under this title is carried out only with the 
full and informed consent of the patient or, in appropriate 
cases, a representative thereof. 
‘‘(2) The Secretary may waive the requirement for in-
formed consent under paragraph (1) with respect to the vis-
ual recording of a patient if such recording is made— 
‘‘(A) pursuant to a determination by a physi-
cian or psychologist that such recording is medically 
necessary or necessary for the safety of the patient; 
‘‘(B) pursuant to a warrant or order of a court 
of competent jurisdiction; or 
‘‘(C) in a public setting where a person would 
not have a reasonable expectation to privacy, such as 
a waiting room or hallway, and such recording is for 
general security purposes not particularized to the 
patient. 
‘‘(3) In this subsection, the term ‘visual recording’ 
means the recording or transmission of images or video, but 
does not include— 
‘‘(A) medical imaging, including such imaging 
produced by radiographic procedures, nuclear medi-
cine, endoscopy, ultrasound, or other similar proce-
dures; or 
‘‘(B) images, video, and other clinical informa-
tion transmitted for the purposes of providing treat-
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ment through telehealth and telemedicine tech-
nologies.’’. 
Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘A bill to amend title 
38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet-
erans Affairs to submit to Congress semiannual reports 
on the cost of certain travel made by employees of the 
Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other pur-
poses.’’. 
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Union Calendar No. 167 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1804 
[Report No. 113–227] 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct 
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to 
Congress semiannual reports on the cost of for-
eign travel made by employees of the Department 
of Veterans Affairs. 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 
Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee 
of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and or-
dered to be printed 
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IV
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 340
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses
of investigations and studies by the Committee on Agriculture in the
second session of the One Hundred Third Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 3, 1994
Mr. DE LA GARZA submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on House Administration
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House
for expenses of investigations and studies by the Commit-
tee on Agriculture in the second session of the One
Hundred Third Congress.
Resolved, That (a) for expenses of investigations and
studies by the Committee on Agriculture (hereinafter in
this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Committee’’), including
expenses for—
(1) procurement of consultant services under
section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act
of 1946; and
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(2) provision of assistance for members of pro-
fessional staff in obtaining specialized training under
section 202(j) of such Act;
there shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the House
not more than $2,257,937.00.
(b) Not more than $12,000,00 of the amount speci-
fied in subsection (a) may be used for consultant services
referred to in paragraph (1) of such subsection and not
more than $2,000.00 of such amount may be used for spe-
cialized training referred to in paragraph (2) of such sub-
section.
SEC. 2. Payments under this resolution shall be made
on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the
chairman of the Committee, and approved by the Commit-
tee on House Administration.
SEC. 3. Amounts shall be available under this resolu-
tion for investigations and studies carried out during the
period beginning at noon on January 3, 1994, and ending
immediately before noon on January 3, 1995.
SEC. 4. Amounts made available under this resolution
shall be expended in accordance with regulations pre-
scribed by the Committee on House Administration.
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I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1805 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs to submit to Congress an annual report on the automatic proc-
essing of claims for compensation under the laws administered by the 
Secretary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 26, 2013 
Ms. KUSTER (for herself, Ms. MENG, Mr. MCINTYRE, and Mrs. KIRKPATRICK) 
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on 
Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Sec-
retary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress an 
annual report on the automatic processing of claims for 
compensation under the laws administered by the Sec-
retary. 
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 ‘‘Veterans Claims Effi-
ciency Through Automation Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. REPORT ON AUTOMATIC PROCESSING OF CLAIMS 
FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE LAWS AD-
MINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF VET-
ERANS AFFAIRS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter I of chapter 51 of title 
38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following new section: 
‘‘§ 5109C. Annual report on automatic processing of 
claims 
‘‘The Secretary shall include in the annual report to 
Congress required under section 529 of this title a report 
on the automatic processing of claims for compensation 
during the year preceding the year during which the report 
is submitted. Each such report shall include, for the year 
covered by the report, each of the following: 
‘‘(1) Each medical condition for which claims 
relating to such condition were processed in an elec-
tronic automated fashion during such year. 
‘‘(2) The feasibility of processing any additional 
medical conditions in an electronic automated fash-
ion and any barriers to so processing additional 
medical conditions, including any such barriers relat-
ing to the schedule for rating disabilities under sec-
tion 1115 of this title. 
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‘‘(3) The number of claims for compensation re-
lating to each medical condition submitted during 
such year. 
‘‘(4) For each medical condition, the percentage 
of claims denied and the percentage of claims ap-
proved during such year.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding 
at the end of the items relating to such subchapter the 
following new item: 
‘‘5109C. Annual report on automatic processing of claims.’’. 
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IV
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 341
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses
of investigations and studies by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
in the second session of the One Hundred Third Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 3, 1994
Mr. MONTGOMERY (for himself and Mr. STUMP) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House
for expenses of investigations and studies by the Commit-
tee on Veterans’ Affairs in the second session of the
One Hundred Third Congress.
Resolved, That (a) for expenses of investigations and
studies by the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (hereinafter
in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Committee’’), includ-
ing expenses for—
(1) procurement of consultant services under
section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act
of 1946; and
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(2) provision of assistance for members of pro-
fessional staff in obtaining specialized training under
section 202(j) of such Act;
there shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the House
not more than $827,034.
(b) Not more than $18,750 of the amount specified
in subsection (a) may be used for consultant services re-
ferred to in paragraph (1) of such subsection and not more
than $1,500 of such amount may be used for specialized
training referred to in paragraph (2) of such subsection.
SEC. 2. Payments under this resolution shall be made
on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the
chairman of the Committee, and approved by the Commit-
tee on House Administration.
SEC. 3. Amounts shall be available under this resolu-
tion for investigations and studies carried out during the
period beginning at noon January 3, 1994, and ending
immediately before noon on January 3, 1995.
SEC. 4. Amounts made available under this resolution
shall be expended in accordance with regulations pre-
scribed by the Committee on House Administration.
Æ
I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1806 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax 
on distilled spirits produced by small distilleries. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 26, 2013 
Mr. LARSEN of Washington (for himself, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. DELBENE, 
and Mr. HECK of Washington) 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 reduce 
the rate of tax on distilled spirits produced by small 
distilleries. 
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 ‘‘Distillery Excise Tax 
Reform Act of 2013’’. 
SEC. 2. REDUCED RATE FOR SMALL DOMESTIC DIS-
TILLERS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5001 of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating subsection 
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(2) provision of assistance for members of pro-
fessional staff in obtaining specialized training under
section 202(j) of such Act;
there shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the House
not more than $4,238,064.
(b) Not more than $100,000 of the amount specified
in subsection (a) may be used for consultant services re-
ferred to in paragraph (1) of such subsection and not more
than $10,000 of such amount may be used for specialized
training referred to in paragraph (2) of such subsection.
SEC. 2. Payments under this resolution shall be made
on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the
chairman of the Committee, and approved by the Commit-
tee on House Administration.
SEC. 3. Amounts shall be available under this resolu-
tion for investigations and studies carried out during the
period beginning at noon on January 3, 1994, and ending
immediately before noon on January 3, 1995.
SEC. 4. Amounts made available under this resolution
shall be expended in accordance with regulations pre-
scribed by the Committee on House Administration.
Æ
(c) as subsection (d) and by inserting after subsection (b) 
the following new subsection: 
‘‘(c) REDUCED RATE FOR CERTAIN SMALL DOMES-
TIC PRODUCERS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of any person 
who produces not more than 60,000 proof gallons of 
distilled spirits during the calendar year, the rate of 
tax imposed by subsection (a)(1) shall be $2.70 per 
proof gallon produced in the United States (and a 
proportionate tax at the like rate on all fractional 
parts of such a proof gallon). 
‘‘(2) CONTROLLED GROUPS.—In the case of a 
controlled group, the 60,000 proof gallon quantity 
specified in paragraph (1) shall be applied to the 
controlled group. For purposes of the preceding sen-
tence, the term ‘controlled group’ shall have the 
meaning given such term by subsection (a) of section 
1563, except that ‘more than 50 percent’ shall be 
substituted for ‘at least 80 percent’ each place it ap-
pears in such subsection. Under regulations pre-
scribed by the Secretary, principles similar to the 
principles of the preceding two sentences shall be ap-
plied to a group under common control where one or 
more of the persons is not a corporation. 
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‘‘(3) 
PREVENTING
ABUSE
OF
REDUCED 
RATE.—The Secretary shall prescribe regulations 
similar to the regulations prescribed under section 
5051(a)(2)(C) to prevent the reduced rates provided 
in paragraph (1) from benefitting any person who 
produces more than 60,000 proof gallons of distilled 
spirits during a calendar year.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) Paragraph (1) of section 5010(a) is amend-
ed— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘(if any)’’ after ‘‘excess’’, 
and 
(B) by inserting ‘‘($2.70 in the case of a 
person described in section 5001(c))’’ after 
‘‘$13.50’’ in subparagraph (A). 
(2) Paragraph (2) of section 5010(a) is amend-
ed by inserting ‘‘($2.70 in the case of a person de-
scribed in section 5001(c))’’ after ‘‘$13.50’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall take effect on January 1, 2014. 
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IV
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 342
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses
of investigations and studies by the Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence in the second session of the One Hundred Third Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 3, 1994
Mr. GLICKMAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on House Administration
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House
for expenses of investigations and studies by the Perma-
nent Select Committee on Intelligence in the second ses-
sion of the One Hundred Third Congress.
Resolved, That (a) for expenses of investigations and
studies by the Permanent Select Committee on Intel-
ligence (hereinafter in this resolution referred to as the
‘‘Committee’’), including expenses for provision of assist-
ance for members of professional staff in obtaining spe-
cialized training under section 202(j) of the Legislative
Reorganization Act of 1946, there shall be paid out of the
contingent fund of the House not more than $104,500.
HRES 342 IH
(b) Not more than $5,000 of the amount specified
in subsection (a) may be used for specialized training re-
ferred to in such subsection.
SEC. 2. Payments under this resolution shall be made
on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the
chairman of the Committee, and approved by the Commit-
tee on House Administration.
SEC. 3. Amounts shall be available under this resolu-
tion for investigations and studies carried out during the
period beginning at noon on January 3, 1994, and ending
immediately before noon on January 3, 1995.
SEC. 4. Amounts made available under this resolution
shall be expended in accordance with regulations pre-
scribed by the Committee on House Administration.
Æ
#
H. Res. 343
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
February 23, 1994.
Whereas the United States House of Representatives strongly
opposes racism, anti-Catholicism, anti-Semitism, and all
forms of ethnic or religious intolerance;
Whereas the racist, anti-Catholic, and anti-Semitic speech
given by Khalid Abdul Muhammad of the Nation of
Islam at Kean College on November 29, 1993, incites di-
visiveness and violence on the basis of race, religion, and
ethnicity; and
Whereas Mr. Muhammad specifically justifies the slaughter
of Jews during the Holocaust as fully deserved; dispar-
ages the Pope in the most revolting personal terms; and
calls for the assassination of every white infant, child,
man, and woman in South Africa: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns the speech given by Khalid Abdul
Muhammad as outrageous hatemongering of the
most vicious and vile kind; and
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(2) condemns all manifestations and expres-
sions of racism, anti-Catholicism, anti-Semitism, and
ethnic or religious intolerance.
Attest:
Clerk.
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visiveness and violence on the basis of race, religion, and
ethnicity; and
Whereas Mr. Muhammad specifically justifies the slaughter
of Jews during the Holocaust as fully deserved; dispar-
ages the Pope in the most revolting personal terms; and
calls for the assassination of every white infant, child,
man, and woman in South Africa: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives
(1) condemns the speech given by Kahlid Abdul
Muhammad as outrageous hatemongering of the
most vicious and vile kind; and
(2) condemns all manifestations and expres-
sions of racism, anti-Catholicism, anti-Semitism, and
ethnic or religious intolerance.
Æ
I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1809 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs to provide notice of average times for processing claims and 
percentage of claims approved, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 26, 2013 
Mr. O’ROURKE (for himself, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. MCINTYRE, and Ms. 
KUSTER) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Sec-
retary of Veterans Affairs to provide notice of average 
times for processing claims and percentage of claims 
approved, 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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IV
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 344
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses
of investigations and studies by the Committee on Science, Space, and
Technology in the second session of the One Hundred Third Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 3, 1994
Mr. BROWN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on House Administration
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House
for expenses of investigations and studies by the Commit-
tee on Science, Space, and Technology in the second
session of the One Hundred Third Congress.
Resolved, That (a) for expenses of investigations and
studies by the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
nology (hereinafter in this resolution referred to as the
‘‘Committee’’), including expenses for—
(1) procurement of consultant services under
section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act
of 1946; and
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(2) provision of assistance for members of pro-
fessional staff in obtaining specialized training under
section 202(j) of such Act;
there shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the House
not more than $2,959,438.
(b) Not more than $25,000 of the amount specified
in subsection (a) may be used for consultant services re-
ferred to in paragraph (1) of such subsection and not more
than $19,031.78 of such amount may be used for special-
ized training referred to in paragraph (2) of such sub-
section.
SEC. 2. Payments under this resolution shall be made
on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the
chairman of the Committee, and approved by the Commit-
tee on House Administration.
SEC. 3. Amounts shall be available under this resolu-
tion for investigations and studies carried out during the
period beginning at noon January 3, 1994, and ending
immediately before noon on January 3, 1995.
SEC. 4. Amounts made available under this resolution
shall be expended in accordance with regulations pre-
scribed by the Committee on House Administration.
Æ
IV
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 345
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses
of investigations and studies by the Committee on Education and Labor
in the second session of the One Hundred Third Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 3, 1994
Mr. FORD of Michigan (for himself and Mr. WILLIAMS) submitted the follow-
ing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Adminis-
tration
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House
for expenses of investigations and studies by the Commit-
tee on Education and Labor in the second session of
the One Hundred Third Congress.
Resolved, That (a) for expenses of investigations and
studies by the Committee on Education and Labor (here-
inafter in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Committee’’),
including expenses for—
(1) procurement of consultant services under
section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act
of 1946; and
IV
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 346
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses
of investigations and studies by the Committee on the District of Colum-
bia in the second session of the One Hundred Third Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 3, 1994
Mr. STARK submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on House Administration
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House
for expenses of investigations and studies by the Commit-
tee on the District of Columbia in the second session
of the One Hundred Third Congress.
Resolved, That (a) for expenses of investigations and
studies by the Committee on the District of Columbia
(hereinafter in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Commit-
tee’’), including expenses for—
(1) procurement of consultant services under
section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act
of 1946; and
•HRES 346 IH
(2) provision of assistance for members of pro-
fessional staff in obtaining specialized training under
section 202(j) of such Act;
there shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the House
not more than $342,035.
(b) Not more than $8,000 of the amount specified
in subsection (a) may be used for consultant services re-
ferred to in paragraph (1) of such subsection and not more
than $1,000 of such amount may be used for specialized
training referred to in paragraph (2) of such subsection.
SEC. 2. Payments under this resolution shall be made
on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the
chairman of the Committee, and approved by the Commit-
tee on House Administration.
SEC. 3. Amounts shall be available under this resolu-
tion for investigations and studies carried out during the
period beginning at noon on January 3, 1994, and ending
immediately before noon on January 3, 1995.
SEC. 4. Amounts made available under this resolution
shall be expended in accordance with regulations pre-
scribed by the Committee on House Administration.
Æ