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•HRES 726 RH 
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 4402) to require the Secretary of 
the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more effi-
ciently develop domestic sources of the minerals and min-
eral materials of strategic and critical importance to 
United States economic and national security and manu-
facturing competitiveness. The first reading of the bill 
shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consid-
eration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be con-
fined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally di-
vided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Natural Resources. After 
general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment 
under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in 
the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee 
on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, it shall be 
in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of 
amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in 
the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules 
Committee Print 112-26. That amendment in the nature 
of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of 
order against that amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in 
the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those 
printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
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•HRES 726 RH 
panying this resolution. Each such amendment may be of-
fered only in the order printed in the report, may be of-
fered only by a Member designated in the report, shall 
be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time spec-
ified in the report equally divided and controlled by the 
proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amend-
ment, 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. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for 
amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill 
to the House with such amendments as may have been 
adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the 
House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of 
the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature 
of a substitute made in order as original text. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and 
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening 
motion except one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions. 
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•HRES 727 IH 
(i) the Director, or 
(ii) the head of a Federal department 
or agency that provided the information to 
the Congressional Research Service; or 
(B) any document that— 
(i) is the product of a confidential re-
search request made by a Member, officer, 
employee, or office of the House of Rep-
resentatives; 
(ii) has not been distributed to any in-
dividual or office other than the individual 
or office making the request; and 
(iii) is not intended for distribution to 
any person other than the individual or of-
fice making the request 
(2) REDACTION
AND
REVISION.—In carrying 
out this section, the Clerk, on the basis of informa-
tion provided by the Director, may— 
(A) remove from the information included 
in the database (including from the issue brief, 
product, or report itself) the name and contact 
information regarding an employee of the Con-
gressional Research Service; 
(B) remove from the information included 
in the database (including from the issue brief, 
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product, or report itself) any material for which 
the Director determines that including the in-
formation on the database may infringe the 
copyright of a work protected under title 17, 
United States Code; and 
(C) make any changes in the information 
included in the database (including from the 
issue brief, product, or report itself) that the 
Director determines necessary to ensure that 
the information is accurate and current, except 
that if the Clerk makes any such change with 
respect to any material in the database, the 
Clerk shall indicate in the database (with such 
notation as the Clerk considers appropriate) 
that more current information is available with 
respect to the material than the information 
provided in the database. 
(3) METHOD OF REDACTION.—The Clerk shall 
carry out any redaction under paragraph (2)(C) in 
a manner which removes the least amount of mate-
rial necessary to carry out the purposes of the redac-
tion. 
(4) ASSISTANCE FROM DIRECTOR FOR AUTO-
MATIC REDACTION.—The Clerk shall consult with 
the Director to ensure the availability and implemen-
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IV 
House Calendar No. 146 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 726 
[Report No. 112–590] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4402) to require the Secretary 
of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently 
develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of stra-
tegic and critical importance to United States economic and national 
security and manufacturing competitiveness. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 10, 2012 
Mr. BISHOP of Utah, 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. 4402) to require 
the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agri-
culture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of 
the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and crit-
ical importance to United States economic and national 
security and manufacturing competitiveness. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this 
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of 
rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee 
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House Calendar No. 146 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 726 
[Report No. 112–590] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4402) 
to require the Secretary of the Interior and the 
Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently de-
velop domestic sources of the minerals and min-
eral materials of strategic and critical importance 
to United States economic and national security 
and manufacturing competitiveness. 
JULY 10, 2012 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 728 
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fast-
ing and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States 
and throughout the world for their faith. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 12, 2012 
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. CAR-
SON of Indiana, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. HOLT, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, 
Mr. RUSH, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. CARNAHAN, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. LEE of 
California, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Ms. MOORE, Mr. STARK, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. 
PASCRELL, Mr. HONDA, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. MCCOLLUM, 
Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Ms. CHU, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. 
CLEAVER, and Mr. FILNER) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic 
holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and com-
mending Muslims in the United States and throughout 
the world for their faith. 
Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on 
September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence 
have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of 
African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly 
members of the Islamic faith; 
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•HRES 728 IH 
Whereas, on September 14, 2001, the House of Representa-
tives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry 
and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, 
and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the ter-
rorist attacks; 
Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 
1,500,000,000 Muslims worldwide; 
Whereas nearly 6,000 Muslims serve as members of our 
Armed Forces; 
Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual 
renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of 
the Muslim calendar year; and 
Whereas the observance of the Islamic holy month of Rama-
dan commences at dusk on July 20, 2012, and continues 
for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) during this time of conflict, in order to 
demonstrate solidarity with and support for mem-
bers of the community of Islam in the United States 
and throughout the world, the House of Representa-
tives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great 
religions of the world; and 
(2) in observance of and out of respect for the 
commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month 
of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Rep-
resentatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and 
expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the 
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United States and throughout the world on this sig-
nificant occasion. 
Æ 
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IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 731 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that clothing issued 
to athletes representing the United States of America should be made 
in America. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 17, 2012 
Mr. LIPINSKI submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
clothing issued to athletes representing the United States 
of America should be made in America. 
Whereas the Olympics is an important quadrennial oppor-
tunity for Americans to celebrate national unity and sup-
port the athletes who represent the country as a matter 
of national pride; 
Whereas similarly, Americans hold in high esteem the goods 
manufactured and produced by the United States, and 89 
percent of Americans believe taxpayer dollars should sup-
port goods made in America; 
Whereas the United States Olympic Committee is a federally 
chartered nonprofit corporation; 
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IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 729 
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to American 
manufacturing and jobs, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 13, 2012 
Mr. ISRAEL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak-
er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju-
risdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives 
to American manufacturing and jobs, and for other purposes. 
Whereas it is both shocking and deeply disappointing to learn 
that this year’s U.S. Olympic uniforms were manufac-
tured overseas in China; 
Whereas Americans have enormous pride in all of our Olym-
pic athletes competing in the Summer Games; 
Whereas Americans will be supporting our Olympians in Lon-
don, U.S. Olympic athletes should display the same pride 
in American workers with uniforms made in the U.S.A. 
when competing on the world stage; 
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HRES 729 IH 
Whereas the U.S. Olympic Committee’s mission statement is 
‘‘To support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes in 
achieving sustained competitive excellence and to preserve 
the Olympic Ideals, thereby inspiring all Americans.’’; 
Whereas there is no compelling reason why all Olympic uni-
forms cannot be made here on U.S. soil at the same price 
and at better quality; 
Whereas it has been reported by economists that if every 
American spent an extra $3.33 on U.S.-made goods every 
year, it would create nearly 10,000 new jobs in this coun-
try; and 
Whereas manufacturing Olympic uniforms in the U.S. would 
generate $1 billion for our economy here at home: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses disapproval of the fact that our 
U.S. Olympic uniforms were made overseas; 
(2) fully supports U.S. manufacturers and their 
ability to compete in the global marketplace in both 
price and quality; and 
(3) urges the U.S. Olympic Committee to 
pledge to use American designers and manufacturers 
for Olympic uniforms in the future. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 72 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 11, 2011. 
Resolved, That each standing committee designated in 
section 3 of this resolution shall inventory and review exist-
ing, pending, and proposed regulations, orders, and other ad-
ministrative actions or procedures by agencies of the Federal 
Government within such committee’s jurisdiction. In com-
pleting such inventory and review, each committee shall con-
sider the matters described in section 2. Each committee 
shall conduct such hearings and other oversight activities as 
it deems necessary in support of the inventory and review, 
and shall identify in any report filed pursuant to clause 1(d) 
of rule XI for the first session of the 112th Congress any 
oversight or legislative activity conducted in support of, or as 
a result of, such inventory and review. 
SEC. 2. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION. 
In completing the review and inventory described in the 
first section of this resolution, each committee shall identify 
regulations, executive and agency orders, and other adminis-
trative actions or procedures that—
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(1) impede private-sector job creation; 
(2) discourage innovation and entrepreneurial activ-
ity; 
(3) hurt economic growth and investment; 
(4) harm the Nation’s global competitiveness; 
(5) limit access to credit and capital; 
(6) fail to utilize or apply accurate cost-benefit 
analyses; 
(7) create additional economic uncertainty; 
(8) are promulgated in such a way as to limit trans-
parency and the opportunity for public comment, par-
ticularly by affected parties; 
(9) lack specific statutory authorization; 
(10) undermine labor-management relations; 
(11) result in large-scale unfunded mandates on 
employers without due cause; 
(12) impose undue paperwork and cost burdens on 
small businesses; or 
(13) prevent the United States from becoming less 
dependent on foreign energy sources. 
SEC. 3. COMMITTEES. 
The committees referred to in the first section of this 
resolution are as follows: 
(1) The Committee on Agriculture.
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(2) The Committee on Education and the Work-
force. 
(3) The Committee on Energy and Commerce. 
(4) The Committee on Financial Services. 
(5) The Committee on the Judiciary. 
(6) The Committee on Natural Resources. 
(7) The Committee on Oversight and Government 
Reform. 
(8) The Committee on Small Business. 
(9) The Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure. 
(10) The Committee on Ways and Means. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to
the Congress a report which shall include—
(A) recommendations and a strategic plan
for the complete transfer of those programs and
agencies considered appropriate for continued
Federal administration to other existing depart-
ments, and the abolishment of those programs
and agencies that are redundant, obsolete, or
otherwise unnecessary; and
(B) a description of the projected cost sav-
ings to the Federal Government that would be
achieved through the implementation of such
recommendation and strategic plan.
SEC. 4. CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE RECOMMENDA-
TIONS.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Director of the Congressional Budget Of-
fice shall submit to the Committee on Economic and Edu-
cational Opportunities of the House of Representatives a
list of recommendations for minimizing the cost of Federal
education programs through the elimination of the De-
partment of Education.
SEC. 5. GAO REPORT.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States
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Each committee shall conduct such hearings and other 
oversight activities as it deems necessary in support of the 
inventory and review, and shall identify in any report filed 
pursuant to clause 1(d) of rule XI for the first session 
of the 112th Congress any oversight or legislative activity 
conducted in support of, or as a result of, such inventory 
and review. 
SEC. 2. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION. 
In completing the review and inventory described in 
the first section of this resolution, each committee shall 
identify regulations, executive and agency orders, and 
other administrative actions or procedures that— 
(1) impede private-sector job creation; 
(2) discourage innovation and entrepreneurial 
activity; 
(3) hurt economic growth and investment; 
(4) harm the Nation’s global competitiveness; 
(5) limit access to credit and capital; 
(6) fail to utilize or apply accurate cost-benefit 
analyses; 
(7) create additional economic uncertainty; 
(8) are promulgated in such a way as to limit 
transparency and the opportunity for public com-
ment, particularly by affected parties; 
(9) lack specific statutory authorization; 
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(10) undermine labor-management relations; 
(11) result in large-scale unfunded mandates on 
employers without due cause; or 
(12) impose undue paperwork and cost burdens 
on small businesses. 
SEC. 3. COMMITTEES. 
The committees referred to in the first section of this 
resolution are as follows— 
(1) The Committee on Agriculture; 
(2) The Committee on Education and the 
Workforce; 
(3) The Committee on Energy and Commerce; 
(4) The Committee on Financial Services; 
(5) The Committee on the Judiciary; 
(6) The Committee on Natural Resources; 
(7) The Committee on Oversight and Govern-
ment Reform; 
(8) The Committee on Small Business; 
(9) The Committee on Transportation and In-
frastructure; and 
(10) The Committee on Ways and Means. 
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shall submit to the Committee on Economic and Edu-
cational Opportunities of the House of Representatives a
report which shall include recommendations for the most
efficient means of achieving—
(1) the complete elimination of the Department
of Education; and
(2) the transfer of appropriate functions of the
Department of Education to other existing or suc-
cessor Federal or State agencies.
Æ
IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 730 
Urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure free and fair parliamentary 
elections on October 28, 2012, by adhering to democratic standards, 
establishing a transparent electoral process and releasing opposition lead-
ers sentenced on politically motivated grounds. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 13, 2012 
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with-
in the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure free and fair 
parliamentary elections on October 28, 2012, by adhering 
to democratic standards, establishing a transparent elec-
toral process and releasing opposition leaders sentenced 
on politically motivated grounds. 
Whereas Ukraine’s independence and future democratic evo-
lution is of vital importance to the Euro-Atlantic commu-
nity; 
Whereas, since the restoration of Ukraine’s independence 21 
years ago, the United States and Ukraine have main-
tained a strong relationship, as evidenced by the United 
States-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership and 
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•HRES 731 IH 
Whereas the United States Government makes efforts, con-
sistent with international trade laws, to place a priority 
on goods made by American suppliers; 
Whereas the opening ceremony uniforms given to 2012 
United States Olympic athletes were made in China, and 
Americans were rightly shocked to find out this was the 
case; 
Whereas the United States has lost 2,800,000 jobs in the ten 
years following 2001, the year trade relations with China 
were normalized, and 178,700 of those jobs were in the 
textile sector; 
Whereas the unemployment rate in the United States stands 
at 8.2 percent, translating to 12.7 million Americans un-
employed, and 58,000 of those are in the textile sector; 
Whereas there are many American textile and clothing manu-
facturers capable of producing high-quality blazers, 
shirts, pants, and skirts for less than the amount paid for 
Team USA’s uniforms; and 
Whereas the Olympics represents a great opportunity for tex-
tile manufacturers in the United States to produce high- 
value clothing for athletes who represent Americans in 
international competition: Now therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) it is a high honor to represent the United 
States as an Olympian, and the clothing worn by 
United States Olympic athletes should symbolize the 
strength, pride, and vitality of the Nation in every 
respect; 
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113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 634 
AN ACT 
To provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of 
the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Ex-
change Act of 1934, 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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(2) the United States Olympic Committee 
should consider the economic consequences of its 
purchasing decisions and its ability to positively con-
tribute to American job creation, especially during a 
time of high unemployment; and 
(3) the United States Olympic Committee 
should strive to ensure that all of the clothing and 
equipment purchased for United States Olympic ath-
letes is made in America. 
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