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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4159 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restructure and replace 
the income tax system of the United States to meet national priorities, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 13, 2007 
Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania 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 restructure 
and replace the income tax system of the United States 
to meet national priorities, 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; AMENDMENT OF 1986 CODE; 
TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Simplified USA Tax Act of 2007’’. 
(b) AMENDMENT OF 1986 CODE.—Except as other-
wise expressly provided, whenever in this Act a reference 
is made to the Code or to a section or provision of the 
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SEC. 2. DECLARATION. 
In the exercise of the powers of the Congress, includ-
ing Congress’ power under Article I, Section 8 of the Con-
stitution, to make necessary and proper laws, and Con-
gress’ power under section 5 of the 14th article of amend-
ment to the Constitution of the United States— 
(1) the Congress declares that: 
(A) the right to life guaranteed by the 
Constitution is vested in each human being, and 
is the paramount and most fundamental right 
of a person; and 
(B) the life of each human being begins 
with fertilization, cloning, or its functional 
equivalent, irrespective of sex, health, function 
or disability, defect, stage of biological develop-
ment, or condition of dependency, at which time 
every human being shall have all the legal and 
constitutional 
attributes 
and 
privileges 
of 
personhood. 
(2) the Congress affirms that the Congress, 
each State, the District of Columbia, and all United 
States territories have the authority to protect the 
lives of all human beings residing in its respective 
jurisdictions. 
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. 
For purposes of this Act: 
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(1) FERTILIZATION.—The term ‘‘fertilization’’ 
means the process of a human spermatozoan pene-
trating the cell membrane of a human oocyte to cre-
ate a human zygote, a one-celled human embryo, 
which is a new unique human being. 
(2) CLONING.—The term ‘‘cloning’’ means the 
process called somatic cell nuclear transfer, that 
combines an enucleated egg and the nucleus of a so-
matic cell to make a human embryo. 
(3) 
HUMAN; 
HUMAN
BEING.—The 
terms 
‘‘human’’ and ‘‘human being’’ include each and 
every member of the species homo sapiens at all 
stages of life, beginning with the earliest stage of de-
velopment, created by the process of fertilization, 
cloning, or its functional equivalent. 
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H. Res. 1414 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 16, 2010. 
Whereas in a 2009 study by the Education Research Center 
found that in the 50 largest cities in the United States, 
which have significantly higher rates of poor and minor-
ity children, only 53 percent of students graduate on 
time; 
Whereas African-American males are dropping out of high 
school in the Chicago Public School district, and in cities 
around the country, at a rate of over 50 percent and only 
one in 40 Black Chicago Public School males are grad-
uating from college; 
Whereas a University of Chicago study published in 2006 re-
ported that only one in 40 African-American boys in Chi-
cago Public Schools eventually graduate from a 4-year 
university; 
Whereas a 2009 report by the American Council on Edu-
cation found that only 28 percent of African-American 
males who have graduated from high school have gone on 
to enroll in college, compared to 41 percent of all stu-
dents; 
Whereas in 2002, a group of motivated African-American 
civic, business, and education leaders, organized by Tim 
King, determined to establish a new high school in Chi-
H. Res. 1415 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 28, 2010. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and 
they are hereby, elected to the following standing committees 
of the House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mr. Djou. 
COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET: Mr. Djou. 
COMMITTEE
ON OVERSIGHT
AND GOVERNMENT RE-
FORM: Mr. Shuster. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
HR 1469 RFS
ited by a felony described in section 
471(a)(20)(A) of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 671(a)(20)(A)); 
‘‘(ii) a conviction for a serious mis-
demeanor, not committed against a child, 
involving the same type of conduct prohib-
ited by a felony described in section 
471(a)(20)(A) of the Social Security Act 
(42 U.S.C. 671(a)(20)(A)) unless 5 years 
has elapsed since the later of the date of 
conviction and the date of release of the 
person from imprisonment for that convic-
tion; 
‘‘(iii) an open arrest or pending 
charge for a felony described in, or a seri-
ous misdemeanor involving the same type 
of conduct prohibited by a felony described 
in, section 471(a)(20)(A) of the Social Se-
curity Act (42 U.S.C. 671(a)(20)(A)); and 
‘‘(C) assign a categorization of no criminal 
records of special concern identified for a cov-
ered individual that does not meet the criteria 
described in subparagraph (A) or (B). 
‘‘(e) TIMING.— 
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108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4222
AN ACT
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service
located at 550 Nebraska Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas,
as the ‘‘Newell George Post Office Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4227
AN ACT
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
extend to 2005 the alternative minimum tax re-
lief available in 2003 and 2004 and to index such
relief for inflation.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4227
AN ACT
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend
to 2005 the alternative minimum tax relief available in
2003 and 2004 and to index such relief for inflation.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1420 
Recognizing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species 
of Wild Fauna and Flora on its 35th anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 28, 2010 
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for himself, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. 
STARK, and Mr. CONYERS) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the Convention on International Trade in En-
dangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora on its 35th 
anniversary. 
Whereas the Convention on International Trade in Endan-
gered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (the Convention) 
was concluded on March 3, 1973, with the United States 
as an original signatory nation, and entered into force on 
July 1, 1975; 
Whereas 175 nations are now party to the Convention; 
Whereas the Convention aims to ensure that international 
trade in wild plants and animals does not threaten their 
survival; 
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waters, from the confluence of the Town River and 
the Matfield River in Bridgewater to the Mount 
Hope Bay in the city of Fall River, Massachusetts.’’. 
Æ 
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108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4231
AN ACT
To provide for a pilot program in the Department of Vet-
erans Affairs to improve recruitment and retention of
nurses, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4232
AN ACT
To redesignate the facility of the United States
Postal Service located at 4025 Feather Lakes
Way in Kingwood, Texas, as the ‘‘Congressman
Jack Fields Post Office’’.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4248
AN ACT
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the
authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Vet-
erans Affairs to make grants to existing comprehensive
service programs for homeless veterans, and for other
purposes.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4259
AN ACT
To amend title 31, United States Code, to improve
the financial accountability requirements applica-
ble to the Department of Homeland Security, to
establish requirements for the Future Years
Homeland Security Program of the Department,
and for other purposes.
IV 
House Calendar No. 202 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1424 
[Report No. 111–503] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5072) to improve the financial 
safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program, and 
providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 8, 2010 
Mr. PERLMUTTER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be print-
ed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5072) to im-
prove the financial safety and soundness of the FHA 
mortgage insurance program, and providing for consider-
ation of motions to suspend the rules. 
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 
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 5072) to improve the financial safe-
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108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4259
AN ACT
To amend title 31, United States Code, to improve the
financial accountability requirements applicable to the
Department of Homeland Security, to establish require-
ments for the Future Years Homeland Security Program
of the Department, and for other purposes.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4275
AN ACT
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to
permanently extend the 10-percent individual in-
come tax rate bracket.
H. Res. 1428 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 16, 2010. 
Whereas Brooklyn Botanic Garden opened to the public in 
1910; 
Whereas the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a 52-acre urban 
oasis in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, and features 
more than 11,000 different kinds of plants from around 
the world; 
Whereas the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is made up of many 
exquisite and historic specialty gardens, including the 
Japanese-Hill-and-Pond-Garden, the Children’s Garden, 
the Native Flora Garden, the Cranford Rose Garden, the 
Alice Recknagel Ireys Fragrance Garden, and the 
Steinhardt Conservatory; 
Whereas more than 730,000 visitors a year enjoy the Brook-
lyn Botanic Garden; 
Whereas the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is host to a world re-
nown Cherry Blossom Festival; 
Whereas the Brooklyn Botanic Garden provides premier envi-
ronmental education for children and adults; 
Whereas the Brooklyn Botanic Garden improves public edu-
cation in Brooklyn through a partnership with the Brook-
lyn Academy of Science and the Environment High 
School and has provided valuable training, curriculum de-
(1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘IN-
FANTS’’ and inserting ‘‘NEWBORNS
AND
IN-
FANTS’’; 
(2) in subsection (a)— 
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), 
by striking ‘‘screening, evaluation and interven-
tion programs and systems’’ and inserting 
‘‘screening, evaluation, diagnosis, and interven-
tion programs and systems, and to assist in the 
recruitment, retention, education, and training 
of qualified personnel and health care pro-
viders,’’; 
(B) by amending paragraph (1) to read as 
follows: 
‘‘(1) To develop and monitor the efficacy of 
statewide programs and systems for hearing screen-
ing of newborns and infants; prompt evaluation and 
diagnosis of children referred from screening pro-
grams; and appropriate educational, audiological, 
and medical interventions for children identified with 
hearing loss. Early intervention includes referral to 
and delivery of information and services by schools 
and agencies, including community, consumer, and 
parent-based agencies and organizations and other 
programs mandated by part C of the Individuals 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 415 
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the 
Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component 
of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 11, 2007 
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts (for himself and Mr. MCGOVERN) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate 
segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth 
of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild 
and Scenic Rivers System. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. TAUNTON RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS. 
Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 
U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new paragraph: 
‘‘(lll). 
TAUNTON
RIVER, 
MASSACHU-
SETTS.—The segment downstream from the head-
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158 
HR 1105 PCS 
(6) other costs related to Space Shuttle retire-
ment and transition. 
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION 
RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES 
For necessary expenses in carrying out the National 
Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
1861–1875), and the Act to establish a National Medal 
of Science (42 U.S.C. 1880–1881); services as authorized 
by 5 U.S.C. 3109; maintenance and operation of aircraft 
and purchase of flight services for research support; acqui-
sition of aircraft; and authorized travel; $5,183,100,000, 
to remain available until September 30, 2010, of which 
not to exceed $540,000,000 shall remain available until 
expended for polar research and operations support, and 
for reimbursement to other Federal agencies for oper-
ational and science support and logistical and other re-
lated activities for the United States Antarctic program: 
Provided, That from funds specified in the fiscal year 
2009 budget request for icebreaking services, up to 
$54,000,000 shall be available for the procurement of 
polar icebreaking services: Provided further, That the Na-
tional Science Foundation shall only reimburse the Coast 
Guard for such sums as are agreed to according to the 
existing memorandum of agreement: Provided further, 
That receipts for scientific support services and materials 
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TITLE I—WATER QUALITY 
FINANCING 
Subtitle A—Technical and 
Management Assistance 
SEC. 1101. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 
(a) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL AND SMALL 
TREATMENT
WORKS.—Section 
104(b) 
(33 
U.S.C. 
1254(b)) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph 
(6); 
(2) by striking the period at the end of para-
graph (7) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(8) make grants to nonprofit organizations— 
‘‘(A) to provide technical assistance to 
rural and small municipalities and tribal gov-
ernments for the purpose of assisting, in con-
sultation with the State in which the assistance 
is provided, such municipalities and tribal gov-
ernments in the planning, developing, and ac-
quisition of financing for eligible projects de-
scribed in section 603(c); 
‘‘(B) to provide technical assistance and 
training for rural, small, and tribal publicly 
owned treatment works and decentralized
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4275
AN ACT
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently
extend the 10-percent individual income tax rate bracket.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.—For pur-
poses of this section— 
‘‘(1) QUALIFYING
INDIVIDUAL; EMPLOYMENT- 
RELATED
EXPENSES.—The terms ‘qualifying indi-
vidual’ and ‘employment-related expenses’ shall have 
the respective meanings given such terms by section 
21(b). 
‘‘(2) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.— 
‘‘(A) COORDINATION
WITH
DEPENDENT 
CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.—The amount of 
employment-related expenses otherwise taken 
into account under subsection (a) shall be re-
duced by the aggregate amount excludable from 
gross income under section 129 for the taxable 
year. 
‘‘(B) COORDINATION
WITH
CREDIT
FOR 
EMPLOYMENT-RELATED EXPENSES.—No deduc-
tion shall be allowed under subsection (a) for a 
taxable year with respect to the employment-re-
lated expenses of the taxpayer if the taxpayer 
elects to have section 21 apply for such taxable 
year. 
‘‘(3) SPECIAL
RULE
FOR
SPOUSE
WHO
IS
A 
STUDENT
OR
INCAPABLE
OF
CARING
FOR
HIM-
SELF.—In the case of a spouse who is a student or 
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H. R. 4166 
One Hundred Tenth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and eight 
An Act 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 701 East 
Copeland Drive in Lebanon, Missouri, as the ‘‘Steve W. Allee Carrier Annex’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. STEVE W. ALLEE CARRIER ANNEX. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States Postal 
Service located at 701 East Copeland Drive in Lebanon, Missouri, 
shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Steve W. Allee Carrier 
Annex’’. 
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility 
referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference 
to the ‘‘Steve W. Allee Carrier Annex’’. 
Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IIB 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4166 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MARCH 11, 2008 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs 
AN ACT 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 701 East Copeland Drive in Lebanon, Mis-
souri, as the ‘‘Steve W. Allee Carrier Annex’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. STEVE W. ALLEE CARRIER ANNEX. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 701 East Copeland Drive in Leb-
anon, Missouri, shall be known and designated as the 
‘‘Steve W. Allee Carrier Annex’’. 
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, reg-
ulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall 
be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Steve W. Allee Carrier 
Annex’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives March 10, 
2008. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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Calendar No. 688 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4166 
AN ACT 
To designate the facility of the United States Post-
al Service located at 701 East Copeland Drive in 
Lebanon, Missouri, as the ‘‘Steve W. Allee Car-
rier Annex’’. 
APRIL 10, 2008 
Reported without amendment 
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radio or television broadcast station license to any party 
(including parties under common control) on the basis of 
the ownership, operation, or control by such party of a 
daily newspaper. 
(b) DEADLINE FOR ACTIONS.—The Federal Commu-
nications Commission shall complete all actions necessary 
to complete the modifications required by this section 
within 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4168 
To authorize the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the State 
of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 13, 2007 
Mr. STUPAK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To authorize the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians 
of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests 
in land owned by the Tribe, 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. LAND AND INTERESTS OF THE SAULT STE. 
MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS OF 
MICHIGAN. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsections (b) and (c), 
notwithstanding any other provision of law (including reg-
ulations), the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians 
of Michigan (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Tribe’’) 
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may transfer, lease, encumber, or otherwise convey, with-
out further authorization or approval, fee simple land 
owned by the Tribe. 
(b) EFFECT OF SECTION.—Nothing in this section 
is intended to authorize the Tribe to sell any lands that 
are held in trust by the United States for the benefit of 
the Tribe. 
(c) LIABILITY.—The United States shall not be held 
liable to any party (including the Tribe or any agent or 
instrumentality of the Tribe) for any term of, or any loss 
resulting from the term of any transfer, lease, encum-
brance, or conveyance of land made pursuant to this Act 
unless the United States or an agent or instrumentality 
of the United States is a party to the transaction or the 
United States would be liable pursuant to any other provi-
sion of law. This subsection shall not apply to land trans-
ferred or conveyed by the Tribe to the United States to 
be held in trust for the benefit of the Tribe. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall be deemed 
to have taken effect on January 1, 2005. 
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