		I
		111th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 2196
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			April 30, 2009
			Mr. Delahunt (for
			 himself, Mr. Goodlatte,
			 Mr. Nadler of New York,
			 Mr. Issa, Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas,
			 Mrs. Bono Mack,
			 Mr. Sensenbrenner,
			 Ms. Wasserman Schultz,
			 Mr. Coble,
			 Mr. Maffei,
			 Mr. Weiner,
			 Mr. Rangel,
			 Mr. Wexler,
			 Ms. Waters,
			 Mr. Cohen,
			 Mrs. Maloney,
			 Mr. George Miller of California, and
			 Ms. DeLauro) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To amend title 17, United States Code, to extend
		  protection to fashion design, and for other purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Design Piracy Prohibition
			 Act.
		2.Amendments to
			 title 17, United States Code
			(a)Designs
			 protectedSection 1301 of
			 title 17, United States Code, is amended—
				(1)in subsection (a),
			 by adding at the end the following:

						(3)Fashion
				designA fashion design is
				subject to protection under this
				chapter.
						;
				and
				(2)in subsection
			 (b)—
					(A)in paragraph (2),
			 by inserting , or an article of apparel, after plug or
			 mold; and
					(B)by adding at the
			 end the following:

							(7)A fashion
				design—
								(A)is the appearance
				as a whole of an article of apparel, including its ornamentation; and
								(B)includes original
				elements of the article of apparel or the original arrangement or placement of
				original or non-original elements as incorporated in the overall appearance of
				the article of apparel.
								(8)The term
				design includes fashion design, except to the extent expressly
				limited to the design of a vessel.
							(9)The term
				apparel means—
								(A)an article of
				men’s, women’s, or children’s clothing, including undergarments, outerwear,
				gloves, footwear, and headgear;
								(B)handbags, purses,
				wallets, duffel bags, suitcases, tote bags, and belts; and
								(C)eyeglass
				frames.
								(10)In the case of a
				fashion design, the term trend means a newly popular concept,
				idea, or principle expressed in, or as part of, a wide variety of designs of
				articles of apparel that create an immediate amplified demand for articles of
				apparel embodying that concept, idea, or principle.
							.
					(b)Designs not
			 subject to protectionSection 1302(5) of title 17, United States
			 Code, is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 (5) and inserting (5)(A) in the case of a design of a
			 vessel hull,;
				(2)by striking the
			 period and inserting ; or; and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(B)in
				the case of a fashion design, embodied in a useful article that was made public
				by the designer or owner in the United States or a foreign country more than 6
				months before the date of the application for registration under this
				chapter.
						.
				(c)Revisions,
			 adaptations, and rearrangementsSection 1303 of title 17, United
			 States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: The presence
			 or absence of a particular color or colors or of a pictorial or graphic work
			 imprinted on fabric shall not be considered in determining the originality of a
			 fashion design under section 1301 or 1302 or this section or the similarity or
			 absence of similarity of fashion designs in determining infringement under
			 section 1309..
			(d)Term of
			 protectionSection 1305(a) of title 17, United States Code, is
			 amended to read as follows:

					(a)In
				generalSubject to subsection
				(b), the protection provided under this chapter—
						(1)for a design of a
				vessel hull, shall continue for a term of 10 years beginning on the date of the
				commencement of protection under section 1304; and
						(2)for a fashion
				design, shall continue for a term of 3 years beginning on the date of the
				commencement of protection under section
				1304.
						.
			(e)InfringementSection
			 1309 of title 17, United States Code, is amended—
				(1)in subsection (c), by striking “that a
			 design was protected” and inserting “or reasonable grounds to know that
			 protection for the design is claimed”;
				(2)by amending
			 subsection (e) to read as follows:

						(e)Infringing
				article defined
							(1)In
				generalAs used in this
				section, an infringing article is any article the design of which
				has been copied from a design protected under this chapter, or from an image
				thereof, without the consent of the owner of the protected design. An
				infringing article is not an illustration or picture of a protected design in
				an advertisement, book, periodical, newspaper, photograph, broadcast, motion
				picture, or similar medium.
							(2)Vessel hull
				designIn the case of a design of a vessel hull, a design shall
				not be deemed to have been copied from a protected design if it is original and
				not substantially similar in appearance to a protected design.
							(3)Fashion
				designIn the case of a
				fashion design, a design shall not be deemed to have been copied from a
				protected design if it is original and not closely and substantially similar in
				overall visual appearance to a protected design, if it merely reflects a trend,
				or if it is the result of independent creation. This paragraph shall not be
				construed to permit the copying of a discrete design protected by this chapter.
							; and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(h)Secondary
				liabilityThe doctrines of secondary infringement or secondary
				liability that are applied in actions under chapter 5 of this title apply to
				the same extent to actions under this chapter. Any person who is liable under
				either such doctrine under this chapter is subject to all the remedies provided
				under this chapter, including those attributable to any underlying or resulting
				infringement.
						.
				(f)Application for
			 registrationSection 1310 of title 17, United States Code, is
			 amended—
				(1)by amending
			 subsection (a) to read as follows:

						(a)Time limit for
				application for registration
							(1)Vessel hull
				designIn the case of a design of a vessel hull, protection under
				this chapter shall be lost if application for registration of the design is not
				made within 2 years after the date on which the design is first made
				public.
							(2)Fashion
				designIn the case of a
				fashion design, protection under this chapter shall be lost if application for
				registration of the design is not made within 6 months after the date on which
				the design is first made public by the designer or owner in the United States
				or a foreign country.
							;
				(2)in subsection (b),
			 by striking offered for sale and inserting offered for
			 individual or public sale; and
				(3)in subsection
			 (d)—
					(A)by redesignating
			 paragraphs (1) through (6) as subparagraphs (A) through (F), respectively, and
			 moving such subparagraphs 2 ems to the right;
					(B)by striking
			 The application for registration shall be made to the Administrator and
			 shall state— and inserting the following:

							(1)In
				generalThe application for
				registration shall be made to the Administrator and shall
				state—
							;
				and
					(C)by adding at the
			 end the following:

							(2)Vessel hull
				designsIn the case of a
				design of a vessel hull, the application for registration may include a
				description setting forth the salient features of the design, but the absence
				of such a description shall not prevent registration under this chapter.
							(3)Fashion
				designsIn the case of a fashion design, the Administrator shall
				require a brief description of the design for purposes of matching the search
				criteria of the searchable database established under section 1333, except that
				such brief descriptions shall in no way limit the protection granted to the
				design or the subject matter of the registration under this
				chapter.
							.
					(g)Recovery for
			 infringementSection 1323 of title 17, United States Code, is
			 amended by striking $50,000 or $1 per copy and inserting
			 250,000 or $5 per copy.
			(h)Penalty for
			 false representationSection 1327 of title 17, United States
			 Code, is amended—
				(1)by striking
			 $500 and inserting 5,000; and
				(2)by striking
			 $1,000 and inserting $10,000.
				(i)Common law and
			 other rights unaffectedSection 1330 of title 17, United States
			 Code, is amended—
				(1)in paragraph (1),
			 by striking or after the semicolon;
				(2)in paragraph (2),
			 by striking the period and inserting ; or; and
				(3)by adding at the
			 end the following:

						(3)any rights that may exist under provisions
				of this title other than this
				chapter.
						.
				(j)Searchable
			 database for fashion design
				(1)In
			 generalChapter 13 of title
			 17, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

						1333.Searchable
				database for fashion design
							(a)In
				generalThe Administrator
				shall establish and maintain a computerized database of fashion designs
				protected under this chapter. The database—
								(1)shall be
				searchable electronically, by general apparel and accessory categories;
								(2)shall include the
				information required by subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), (D), and (F) of paragraph
				(1), and paragraph (3), or section 1310(d); and
								(3)shall be available
				to the public without a fee or other access charge.
								(b)Additional
				requirementsThe database
				under subsection (a) shall contain a substantially complete visual
				representation of all fashion designs that have been submitted for registration
				under this chapter, and shall include information as to the status of those
				designs, such as whether such designs are—
								(1)registered under
				section 1313(a);
								(2)denied
				registration under section 1313 (b);
								(3)cancelled under
				section 1313(c); or
								(4)expired under
				section
				1305.
								.
				(2)Conforming
			 amendmentThe table of sections for chapter 13 of title 17,
			 United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

							1333. Searchable database for fashion
				design.

						.
				(3)Authorization of
			 AppropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums
			 as may be necessary to carry out the amendments made by this subsection.
				3.Effective
			 dateThis Act and the
			 amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of
			 this Act.


116 S4745 IS: Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
U.S. Senate
2020-09-29
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II116th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4745IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 29, 2020Ms. Smith (for herself, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Hassan, and Ms. Klobuchar) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo prevent surprise medical bills with respect to COVID–19 testing.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stop COVID–19 Test Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020.2.Medical managementSection 6001 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116–127) is amended by adding at the end the following:(e)Medical managementFor purposes of this section, the term medical management includes determinations about why an individual sought testing, the nature of the clinical assessment that was associated with the testing, whether the individual was showing symptoms, what provider ordered the testing, the frequency of testing obtained by the individual, and other reviews of the encounters or events that proceeded or followed a service described in subsection (a). Such term does not include reasonable efforts by a group health plan or health insurance issuer to encourage individuals to obtain tests from lower priced providers (provided that such reasonable efforts do not delay or otherwise impede access to testing).. 3.Improvements to transparency policy(a)In generalSection 3202 of the CARES Act (Public Law 116–136) is amended by adding at the end the following:(c)Improvements to transparency policyNot later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall survey a sample of providers of the items and services described in section 6001(a) of division F of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116–127) regarding the cash prices for such items and services as listed by the providers on a public internet website. The Secretary shall survey no fewer than 200 providers representing a diversity of sizes, geographic locations, test types, and care settings (such as hospitals, laboratories, and free-standing emergency rooms).(d)Public reportNot later than 45 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall publish a report on cash prices for items and services published under subsection (b)(1), which shall include—(1)the compliance rate of providers with the cash price publication requirement under subsection (b)(1);(2)the average cash price for each item and service described in section 6001(a) of division F of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116–127) and published under subsection (b)(1);(3)with respect to each such item and service, a comparison of such average cash price to the reimbursement rate under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); and(4)any outlier cash prices published under subsection (b)(1) (including the names of the providers charging such prices) that substantially exceed the average cash price.. 4.Guidance on billing for provider visits associated with COVID–19 testingThe Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of the Treasury, shall jointly issue guidance, not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act for purposes of clarifying—(1)the process for submitting claims for items and services described in section 6001(a) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116–127) to ensure that individuals enrolled in individual or group health insurance coverage or group health plans to whom such items and services are furnished are not subject to cost-sharing or prior authorization or other medical management requirements; and(2)that providers should not collect cost-sharing amounts from individuals seeking items and services described in section 6001(a) of such Act.


		I
		111th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 4554
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 2, 2010
			Mr. Markey of
			 Massachusetts (for himself, Mr.
			 Welch, Mr. Ellison,
			 Mr. Michaud,
			 Ms. Fudge,
			 Mr. Hinchey,
			 Mr. McGovern,
			 Mr. McMahon,
			 Mr. Capuano,
			 Mr. Doyle,
			 Mr. Serrano,
			 Mr. Carnahan,
			 Mr. Hall of New York,
			 Mr. Hodes,
			 Mr. Boucher,
			 Ms. Shea-Porter,
			 Mr. Langevin,
			 Mr. Frank of Massachusetts,
			 Ms. Sutton,
			 Ms. Pingree of Maine,
			 Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas,
			 Mr. Lewis of Georgia,
			 Mr. Delahunt,
			 Mr. Lynch,
			 Mr. Engel, and
			 Mr. Loebsack) introduced the following
			 bill; which was referred to the Committee
			 on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
			 Education 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

		A BILL
		To reauthorize the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
		  Program for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, and for other
		  purposes.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Energy Assistance for American
			 Families Act.
		2.Reauthorization
			 of LIHEAPSection 2602(b) of
			 the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621(b)) is
			 amended—
			(1)by striking
			 2001, and and inserting 2001,; and
			(2)by inserting after
			 2007 the following: , and $7,600,000,000 for each of
			 fiscal years 2011 through 2014. Notwithstanding section 2605(b)(2)(B)(ii), a
			 State may use any allotment from funds appropriated under this subsection for
			 fiscal years 2011 through 2014 to provide assistance to households whose income
			 does not exceed 75 percent of the State median income.


115 HR 2918 IH: Patients First Act of 2017
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-06-15
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I115th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2918IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 15, 2017Mr. Banks of Indiana (for himself and Mr. Lipinski) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Patients First Act of 2017. 2.PurposesIt is the purpose of this Act to—
(1)intensify research that may result in improved understanding of or treatments for diseases and other adverse health conditions; (2)promote research and human clinical trials using stem cells that are ethically obtained and show evidence of providing clinical benefit for human patients; and
(3)promote the derivation of pluripotent stem cell lines without the creation of human embryos for research purposes and without the destruction or discarding of, or risk of injury to, a human embryo. 3.Human stem cell research and therapy (a)AuthorizationPart B of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 284 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 409J the following:

409K.Human stem cell research and therapy
(a)In generalThe Secretary shall conduct and support basic and applied research to develop techniques for the isolation, derivation, production, testing, and human clinical use of stem cells that may result in improved understanding of or treatments for diseases and other adverse health conditions, including pluripotent stem cells that have the flexibility of embryonic stem cells (whether or not such pluripotent stem cells have an embryonic source), prioritizing research with the greatest potential for near-term clinical benefit in human patients, provided that such isolation, derivation, production, testing, or use will not involve— (1)the creation of a human embryo for research purposes;
(2)the destruction of or discarding of, or risk of injury to, a living human embryo; or (3)the use of any stem cell, the derivation or provision of which would be inconsistent with the standards established in paragraph (1) or (2).
(b)GuidelinesNot later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary, after consultation with the Director of NIH, shall issue final guidelines implementing subsection (a) to ensure that any research (including any clinical trial) supported under subsection (a)— (1)is clearly consistent with the standards established in subsection (a) if conducted using human cells, as demonstrated by animal trials or other substantial evidence; and
(2)is prioritized in terms of potential for near-term clinical benefit in human patients, as indicated by substantial evidence from basic research or by substantial clinical evidence which may include but is not limited to— (A)evidence of improvement in one or more human patients suffering from illness or injury, as documented in reports by professional medical or scientific associations or in peer-reviewed medical or scientific literature; or
(B)approval for use in human trials by the Food and Drug Administration. (c)DefinitionsIn this section:
(1)Human embryoThe term human embryo includes any organism, not protected as a human subject under part 46 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, as of the date of the enactment of this section, that is derived by fertilization, parthenogenesis, cloning, or any other means from one or more human gametes or human diploid cells. (2)Risk of injuryThe term risk of injury means subjecting a human embryo to risk of injury or death greater than that allowed for research on fetuses in utero under section 46.204(b) of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), or section 498(b) of this Act..
(b)Priority setting; reportsSection 492 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 289a) is amended by adding at the end the following:  (d) (1)With respect to human stem cell research, the Secretary, acting through the Director of NIH, shall give priority to conducting or supporting research in accordance with section 409K.
(2)At the end of fiscal year 2018 and each subsequent fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report outlining the number of research proposals under section 409K that were peer reviewed, a summary and detailed list of all such research proposals that were not funded, and an explanation of why the proposals did not merit funding. The reports under this paragraph shall be in addition to the reporting on stem cell research included in the biennial report required by section 403.. (c)Biennial reportsSection 403(a)(5) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 283(a)(5)) is amended—
(1)by redesignating subparagraph (L) as subparagraph (M); and (2)by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following:

(L)Stem cells..


		I
		112th CONGRESS
		2d Session
		H. R. 3938
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 7, 2012
			Mr. Watt introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on Ways and
			 Means

		A BILL
		To extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Acid Red
		  414.

		1.Acid Red 414
			(a)In
			 generalHeading 9902.24.86 of
			 the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by striking
			 12/31/2012 and inserting 12/31/2014.
			(b)Effective
			 dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods
			 entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
			 after the date of enactment of this Act.


 HCON 71 ENR: Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the Nation’s 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-05-14
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IV
One Hundred Tenth Congress of the United States of America
At the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and seven
H. CON. RES. 71

May 14, 2007
Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the Nation’s 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes.

Whereas the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) was founded July 26, 1922, in Atlanta, Georgia, by eight visionary Greek immigrants to help unify, organize, and protect against the bigotry, discrimination, and defamation faced by people of all ethnic, race, and religious backgrounds perpetrated predominantly by the Ku Klux Klan;  Whereas the mission of AHEPA is to promote the ideals of ancient Greece, which include philanthropy, education, civic responsibility, and family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism;
Whereas since its inception, AHEPA has instilled in its members an understanding of their Hellenic heritage and an awareness of the contributions made to the development of democratic principles and governance in the United States and throughout the world;  Whereas AHEPA has done much throughout its history to foster American patriotism;
Whereas members of AHEPA served in the Armed Forces of the United States to protect American freedom and to preserve those democratic ideals that are part of the Hellenic legacy, and specifically in World War II, were parachuted behind enemy lines in Nazi-occupied Greece to help liberate it;  Whereas AHEPA raised more than $253 million for United States War Bonds during World War II, for which AHEPA was named an official Issuing Agent for United States War Bonds by the Department of the Treasury, an honor that no other civic organization was able to achieve at the time;
Whereas the members of AHEPA donated $612,000 toward the restoration of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, New York, for which AHEPA received special recognition by the Department of the Interior;  Whereas the AHEPA National Housing Program was awarded $500 million by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for its Section 202 Program that has yielded 4,370 units in 80 properties across 21 States and 49 cities which has provided dignified, affordable housing to senior citizens;
Whereas AHEPA was recognized by the Department of State as an organization that has engaged in Track Two Diplomacy to foster reconciliation and rapprochement in the Eastern Mediterranean, which is in the best interest of the United States;  Whereas members of AHEPA raised $110,000 for the creation of the George C. Marshall Statue erected on the grounds of the United States Embassy in Athens, Greece in celebration of the historic relationship between the United States and Greece, and in tribute to an outstanding Statesman and Philhellene, General Marshall;
Whereas AHEPA financially supports scholarships, educational chairs, medical research, and countless other charitable and philanthropic causes by contributing more than $2,000,000 annually from its national, district, and local levels collectively;  Whereas in the spirit of their Hellenic heritage and in commemoration of the Centennial Olympic Games held in Atlanta, Georgia, members of AHEPA raised $775,000 for the Tribute to Olympism Sculpture, the fan-like structure of which helped to save lives during the Olympic Bombing at Centennial Olympic Park;
Whereas members of AHEPA have been Presidents and Vice Presidents of the United States, United States Senators and Representatives, and United States Ambassadors, and have served honorably as elected officials at the local and State levels throughout the United States; and  Whereas President George H.W. Bush cited AHEPA as one of America’s thousand points of light: Now, therefore, be it

That the Congress— (1)recognizes the significant contributions of American citizens of Hellenic heritage to the United States;
(2)commemorates the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), applauds its mission, and commends the many charitable contributions of its members to communities around the world; and  (3)requests the President of the United States to issue a proclamation acknowledging the 85th Anniversary of AHEPA and its many accomplishments.

Clerk of the House of Representatives.Secretary of the Senate.


114 HR 3174 IH: Fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2015
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-07-23
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I
114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3174
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 23, 2015
Mr. Chaffetz (for himself, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Love, and Mr. Rush) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL
To promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications, and for other purposes.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2015. 2.ApplicabilityThis Act shall only apply to medication for a domesticated household animal that the Federal Government prevents consumers from purchasing without a prescription.
3.Rules on veterinary prescriptionsNot later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Trade Commission shall promulgate rules in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, that include the following requirements with regard to a veterinary prescription: (1)In generalA requirement that the prescriber of an animal drug shall—
(A)whether or not requested by the pet owner, provide to the pet owner, before offering to fill or dispensing a veterinary prescription, a copy of the veterinary prescription, including by electronic or other means; and (B)provide a copy of the prescription by electronic or other means consistent with applicable State law, if requested by a pharmacy or any other person designated to act on behalf of the pet owner.
(2)Purchase, payment, and waiverA requirement that the prescriber of an animal drug— (A)may not—
(i)require purchase of the animal drug for which the veterinary prescription was written from the prescriber or from another person as a condition of providing a copy of the veterinary prescription or verifying such prescription under paragraph (1); (ii)require payment in addition to, or as part of, the fee for an examination and evaluation as a condition of providing a copy of the veterinary prescription or verifying such prescription under paragraph (1); or
(iii)require the pet owner to sign a waiver or disclaim liability, or deliver to the pet owner a notice waiving or disclaiming liability of the prescriber for the accuracy of the veterinary prescription, as a condition of providing a copy of such prescription or verifying such prescription under paragraph (1); and (B)may require payment of fees for an examination and evaluation before providing a veterinary prescription, but only if the prescriber requires immediate payment in the case of an examination that reveals no requirement for an animal drug.
4.EnforcementA violation of a rule prescribed pursuant to section 3 of this Act shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)). The Federal Trade Commission shall enforce this Act in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. 5.DefinitionsIn this Act:
(1)Animal drugThe term animal drug means a drug intended to be administered to an animal that may not be dispensed without a prescription. (2)Domesticated household animalThe term domesticated household animal means a companion animal permitted under applicable State and local law to be kept in a home for noncommercial purposes.
(3)Pet ownerThe term pet owner means the legal owner of a domesticated household animal or a person designated by such owner to present such animal to the prescriber for care. (4)PrescriberThe term prescriber means a health care practitioner who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine or other person permitted under State law to issue prescriptions for animal drugs.
(5)Veterinary prescriptionThe term veterinary prescription— (A)means a written, oral, or electronic order from a prescriber authorizing the dispensing of an animal drug for use by a domesticated household animal and normally administered to the animal by its owner, issued in accordance with State and Federal law; and
(B)does not include an animal drug administered by the veterinarian in the course of providing acute care.


116 HRES 948 IH: Expressing support for the recognition of April as Arab American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.
U.S. House of Representatives
2020-05-01
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IV116th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 948IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 1, 2020Ms. Tlaib (for herself, Ms. Shalala, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Carson of Indiana, Mr. Engel, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Green of Texas, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Levin of Michigan, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Perlmutter, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Ms. Omar, Mr. Soto, and Ms. Velázquez) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and ReformRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the recognition of April as Arab American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.Whereas, from April 1, 2020, through April 30, 2020, the United States celebrates Arab American Heritage Month;Whereas for over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to every aspect of American society, in medicine, law, business, technology, civic engagement, government, and culture;Whereas since migrating to America, people of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants;Whereas Arab Americans have brought with them to America their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our democracy;Whereas writer Ameen Rihani’s 1911 masterpiece, The Book of Khalid, the first Arab-American novel, is an important record of Arab immigration to the Little Syria community of Lower Manhattan and today is a powerful example of the potential of the United States to strengthen ties with the Arab world;Whereas Arab-American poet Kahlil Gibran’s masterpiece, The Prophet, was a transformative piece of literature, with over 100 translations, making it one of the most translated books in history, and discusses topics of the human condition in the most eloquent of ways by highlighting inclusion and understanding of all peoples;Whereas the first Arabic speaker to come to North America, Zammouri, arrived an enslaved person from Morocco in 1528 and was an important explorer of the present-day American Southwest;Whereas world fairs were one of many ways that some Americans of Arab descent came to visit the United States from the Arab world and helped grow this country by creating businesses in the United States;Whereas the Arab American Institute estimates that there are roughly 3,700,000 Arab Americans living in the United States;Whereas according to Census Bureau data, Arabic is one of the fastest growing languages in the United States;Whereas there is a need for public education, awareness, and policies that are culturally competent when describing, discussing, or addressing the impacts of being Arab American in all aspects of American society, including discourse and policy; andWhereas the incredible contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better Nation: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—(1)supports the designation of Arab American Heritage Month;(2)esteems the integral role of Arab Americans in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States; and(3)urges the people of the United States to observe Arab American Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities that celebrate the contributions of Arab Americans to the United States.


IV
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1067
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 3, 2010
Mr. Edwards of Texas (for himself, Mr. Carter, Mr. Conaway, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr. Ortiz, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Gene Green of Texas, Mr. Reyes, and Mr. Gonzalez) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

RESOLUTION
Honoring Colonel Robert Howard for his lifetime of service to the United States.

Whereas Colonel Robert Howard is one of the most decorated soldiers in American history;
Whereas Colonel Howard enlisted in the Army in 1956 at the age of 17 and served in the Army for 36 years;
Whereas Colonel Howard served five tours (54 months) in Vietnam during the Vietnam War in the Army Special Forces and was wounded 14 times;
Whereas Colonel Howard was awarded the Medal of Honor for distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty during a mission to rescue a missing soldier in enemy territory;
Whereas Colonel Howard was nominated for the Medal of Honor a total of three times and was awarded two Distinguished Services Crosses, a Silver Star, a Defense Superior Service Medal, four Legion of Merit awards, four Bronze Stars, eight Purple Hearts, three Meritorious Service Medals, and over thirty other awards for his service;
Whereas Colonel Howard spent the remainder of his life working with and on behalf of veterans and members of the Armed Forces;
Whereas Colonel Howard worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs after his retirement from the Army;
Whereas Colonel Howard traveled to war zones to speak to and inspire troops several times during the current conflicts;
Whereas Colonel Howard died of pancreatic cancer on December 23, 2009, at the age of 70, and will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery on February 22, 2010, with full military honors; and
Whereas Colonel Howard will be forever remembered by his four children, his grandchildren, and his fellow Americans for his selflessness, honor, and dedication to country: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors Colonel Robert Howard for his lifetime of service to the United States.


114 S1385 IS: Firearm Act of 2015
U.S. Senate
2015-05-19
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		II
		114th CONGRESS1st Session
		S. 1385
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

			May 19, 2015
			Mr. Blunt (for himself, Mr. Manchin, and Mr. Enzi) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

		A BILL
		To prohibit the Federal Government from requiring race or ethnicity to be disclosed in connection
			 with the transfer of a firearm.

		1.Short title
 This Act may be cited as the Firearm Act of 2015.
		2.Prohibition on the Federal Government requiring race or ethnicity to be disclosed in connection
 with the transfer of a firearmThe Federal Government may not require any person to disclose the race or ethnicity of the person in connection with the transfer of a firearm to the person.


109 HR 2704 IH: To suspend temporarily the duty on 3-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 5-[(2-cyano-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-[[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl] amino]-4-methyl-6-(phenylamino)-.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-05-26
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I
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2704
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 26, 2005
Mrs. Myrick introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on 3-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 5-[(2-cyano-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-[[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl] amino]-4-methyl-6-(phenylamino)-.

1.3-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 5-[(2-cyano-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-[[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]amino]-4-methyl-6-(phenylamino)-
(a)In generalSubchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following new heading:

9902.12.083-Pyridinecarbonitrile, 5-[(2-cyano-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-[[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]amino]-4-methyl-6-(phenylamino)-. (CAS No. 14998-44-3) (provided for in subheading 3204.11.50)FreeNo changeNo changeOn or before 12/31/2008
(b)Effective dateThe amendment made by subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day after the date of enactment of this Act.


115 HR 5538 : To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of certain additional periods of active duty service for purposes of suspending charges to veterans’ entitlement to educational assistance under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs during periods of suspended participation in vocational rehabilitation programs.
U.S. House of Representatives
2018-07-25
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		IIB
		115th CONGRESS2d Session
		H. R. 5538
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		July 25, 2018Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACT
		To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of certain additional periods
			 of active duty service for purposes of suspending charges to veterans’
			 entitlement to educational assistance under the laws administered by the
			 Secretary of Veterans Affairs during periods of suspended participation in
			 vocational rehabilitation programs.

		1.Inclusion of certain additional periods of active duty service for purposes of suspension of
			 charges to entitlement during periods of suspended participation in
 Department of Veterans Affairs vocational rehabilitation programsSection 3105(e)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking or 12304 and inserting 12304, 12304a, or 12304b.  Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2018.Karen L. Haas,Clerk