116 HR 4291 IH: Low-Income Solar Energy Act
U.S. House of Representatives
2019-09-11
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I116th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4291IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 11, 2019Mr. McEachin (for himself, Ms. Barragán, Ms. Jayapal, and Mr. Luján) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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 concernedA BILLTo help reduce household energy burdens by expanding access to solar energy for low-income
			 households, and for other purposes.

 1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Low-Income Solar Energy Act. 2.DefinitionsIn this Act, the term low-income, used with respect to a household, means a household that is eligible for a payment under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621 et seq.), in accordance with—
 (1)section 2605(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 8624(b)); and (2)State eligibility guidelines (consistent with such Act) for that payment.
			3.Low-income home energy assistance
 (a)Authorization of appropriationsSection 2602 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621) is amended— (1)in the first sentence of subsection (b), by striking 2607A), and all that follows and inserting 2607A), $6,075,000,000 for fiscal year 2020 and each subsequent fiscal year.; and
 (2)in subsection (e), by striking (e) of and inserting (f) of. (b)Reservation of fundsSection 2604 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8623) is amended—
 (1)by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2)by inserting after subsection (d) the following:

						(e)
 (1)Of the funds available to a State under subsection (a), a territory under subsection (b), or a tribal organization or other entity under subsection (d), up to 25 percent may be reserved by the State, territory, or organization or entity, for solar projects for covered housing.
 (2)The Secretary shall expand the program funded under section 2602(b) to include such solar projects, and for purposes of this title shall consider—
 (A)the funds used for such projects to be assistance for home energy costs; and (B)the projects to be activities that provide assistance for home energy costs, rather than to residential weatherization or other energy-related home repair.
 (3)In determining whether to award, under that program, funding that includes a portion for a solar project to a State, territory, or tribal organization or entity, the Secretary shall use the application and request processes specified in this title, with such adjustments as the Secretary may specify in regulations.
 (4)The Secretary shall issue regulations and guidance for States, territories, and tribal organizations and entities, that receive funds under subsection (a), (b), or (d) (referred to individually in this subsection as a covered recipient), to—
 (A)define the solar projects that may be funded through the reserved funds described in paragraph (1); (B)specify the circumstances and process under which a covered recipient, with an arrangement with a particular type of local agency or organization to distribute assistance for home energy costs, may instead enter into an arrangement with a different local agency or organization with expertise in solar projects, for such projects; and
 (C)specify how a covered recipient may distribute such funds in a manner that usefully finances the work of solar project developers and solar panel installers for such projects.
 (5)Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the Low-Income Solar Energy Act, the Secretary shall—
 (A)evaluate whether community solar projects could be administered through the program carried out under this title; and
 (B)prepare and submit to Congress a report containing the evaluation. (6)In this section, the term covered housing means federally assisted housing as defined in section 683 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (42 U.S.C. 13641), and housing occupied by a low-income household, as defined in section 2 of the Low-Income Solar Energy Act..
 (c)Use of fundsSection 2605(b)(1)(A) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8624(b)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting , including the costs of solar projects for covered housing as defined in section 2604(e) after home energy costs.
 (d)Conforming amendmentSection 2609 of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8628) is amended by inserting , including solar projects for covered housing or community solar projects under section 2604(e) after home repairs.
			4.Solar financing and workforce training
 (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Community solar projectThe term community solar project means a project for the renewable generation of energy through solar power that has multiple subscribers that receive benefits on utility bills that are directly attributable to the project.
 (2)Community solar subscriptionThe term community solar subscription means ownership of a financial share in a community solar project that serves multiple consumers. (3)Eligible entityThe term eligible entity means a developer or installer of solar equipment.
 (4)Eligible householdThe term eligible household means a household that includes an eligible individual as defined in section 32(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for purposes of the credit under section 32 of that Code.
 (5)InterconnectionThe term interconnection has the meaning given the term in section 111(d)(15) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)(15)).
 (6)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy. (b)Solar financing program (1)In generalThe Secretary shall establish a solar financing program under which the Secretary shall offer a variety of financing mechanisms, including grants, loans, loan guarantees, and interest buy-downs, to support the deployment of solar projects for eligible households, in accordance with this subsection.
				(2)Grants
 (A)In generalUnder the program established under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities for deploying residential solar projects or community solar projects—
 (i)that benefit eligible households; and (ii)in which the tariff, net metering, bill credit, or other valuation of solar energy generation, or the sale of that solar generation by a third party, enables a savings-to-investment ratio of at least 1:1 for an eligible entity over a period of not more than 10 years.
 (B)Use of fundsAn eligible entity that receives a grant under the program established under paragraph (1) shall use the grant only to pay for—
 (i)the cost and installation of solar equipment in buildings in which the dwelling units of eligible households are located, including the cost of materials, labor, and permitting;
 (ii)repairs or upgrades to the buildings described in clause (i) that may be needed to ensure that solar equipment is installed in a safe manner; and
 (iii)the cost of a community solar subscription. (3)Solar housing loans (A)In generalUnder the program established under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide loans at zero percent interest—
 (i)to owners of buildings— (I)that receive assistance under section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)); or
 (II)with respect to which a credit is allowable under section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the taxable year in which the loan is provided; and
 (ii)for the purpose of— (I)installing solar equipment that benefits the dwelling unit of a tenant;
 (II)if necessary for the installation of solar equipment under subclause (I), making any upgrade to the building in which the dwelling unit is located; and
 (III)covering the cost of a community solar subscription. (B)Savings (i)In generalAn owner of a building receiving a loan under this subsection shall—
 (I)reduce the rent that each tenant described in clause (ii) is required to pay by an amount that is proportional to the savings obtained through any solar upgrades described in subparagraph (A); and
 (II)enter into an affordability agreement with the Secretary to ensure that the rent of the tenant remains affordable for the duration of the tenancy.
 (ii)Tenant describedA tenant referred to in clause (i) is a tenant that is in a low-income household and occupying a dwelling unit in the building, which dwelling unit is affected by a solar upgrade described in subparagraph (A).
 (C)Guidance; regulationThe Secretary shall— (i)publish guidance on what constitutes a benefit to the dwelling unit of a tenant under subparagraph (A)(ii)(I); and
 (ii)promulgate a regulation on the manner in which a community solar subscription under subparagraph (A)(ii)(III) shall be managed.
 (c)Community solar projectsThe Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall make grants for community solar projects—
 (1)to be used for costs associated with interconnection of the community solar project, including application fees, interconnection fees, engineering reviews, and other associated costs incurred during the interconnection process;
 (2)to be used for costs associated with upgrades to a distribution system, if the distribution system requires service or new equipment to accommodate the installation of the community solar project; and
 (3)led by nonprofit organizations to support the implementation of the projects for low-income households.
 (d)Minority and woman-Owned businessesThe Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, contract with minority or women-owned businesses for the deployment of solar projects that are financed pursuant to this section.
			(e)Solar workforce program
 (1)DefinitionsIn this subsection: (A)Eligible participantThe term eligible participant means an individual who is a member of an underrepresented group, including—
 (i)an individual who is a religious, racial, or ethnic minority; (ii)a woman;
 (iii)a veteran; (iv)an individual with a disability;
 (v)an unemployed energy worker; (vi)an energy worker employed by a fossil fuel industry who is being transitioned away from that industry because of a State renewable program or Federal program, as determined by the Secretary;
 (vii)a socioeconomically disadvantaged individual; and (viii)a formerly incarcerated individual.
 (B)Local workforce development board; State workforce development boardThe terms local workforce development board and State workforce development board have the meanings given the terms local board and State board, respectively, in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (C)Program partnerThe term program partner means—
 (i)a business; (ii)an employer or industry association;
 (iii)a labor management organization; (iv)a local workforce development board or State workforce development board;
 (v)a 2- or 4-year institution of higher education that offers an educational program leading to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in conjunction with a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship or other training program;
 (vi)the Armed Forces (including the National Guard and the Army Reserve); (vii)a nonprofit organization;
 (viii)a community-based organization; and (ix)an economic development agency.
 (2)EstablishmentThe Secretary shall establish a solar workforce program to assist eligible participants in pursuing careers in the solar energy industry, including as—
 (A)solar photovoltaic system installers; (B)solar technicians;
 (C)electrical system inspectors; and (D)other professionals in the solar industry, as determined by the Secretary.
 (3)CoursesIn carrying out the program established under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall create courses or seek to administer existing courses that provide—
 (A)job training, including through internships and work-based training in accordance with paragraph (4);
 (B)employment skills training; and (C)comprehensive support services that—
 (i)enhance the training experience and promote the professional development of participants; and (ii)help participants transition into the workforce.
 (4)Course partnersTo the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall partner with program partners to provide internships and work-based training as part of the job training offered under paragraph (3)(A).
 (5)Exam requirementAs a requirement for completing a course under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall require each participant in the course to earn an applicable industry-recognized entry-level certificate or other credential, as determined by the Secretary.
 (f)Guarantee of loans for acquisition of propertySection 108 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5308) is amended by striking or (6) and inserting (6) the installation of solar energy equipment; or (7).
 (g)Power purchase agreements for public housing agenciesSection 6 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437d) is amended by adding at the end the following:

					(u)Power purchase agreements
 (1)In generalEach contract for contributions for a public housing agency shall provide that the agency may enter into third-party power purchase agreements with third-party providers for a period of not more than 20 years, in addition to a 2-year option period, for the installation of solar energy equipment in public housing projects.
 (2)UtilitiesWith respect to tenant-paid utilities, any solar rate savings from a power purchase agreement that may result in rebates to a family shall not be used in the calculation of lower utility allowances for the family that results in an increase in the rent paid by the family..
 (h)Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section $240,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.
			5.Rulemaking relating to utility allowances
 (a)DefinitionsIn this section, the term covered housing means— (1)public housing, as defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)); and
 (2)tenant-based assistance provided under section 8(o) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1437f(o)). (b)RulemakingThe Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall promulgate regulations to provide that, with respect to covered housing, any solar rate savings for a dwelling unit that is associated with this Act or an amendment made by this Act shall not be used in the calculation of lower utility allowances for a family that results in an increase in the rent paid by the family.


114 HR 4003 IH: Regulatory Reporting Act of 2015
U.S. House of Representatives
2015-11-16
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114th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4003
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 16, 2015
Mrs. Mimi Walters of California (for herself, Mr. Goodlatte, Mr. Conyers, Mr. Buck, Mr. Bishop of Michigan, and Ms. Jackson Lee) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To require reports on agency rules with criminal penalties for the violation thereof, to evaluate the necessity and prudence of such rules remaining in effect.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Regulatory Reporting Act of 2015.  2.Report to Congress on regulations with criminal penaltiesNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the head of each Federal agency, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a report that lists each rule of that agency that, if violated, may be punished by criminal penalties. The report shall include, for each such rule, a justification as to why those criminal penalties are necessary based on the following criteria:
(1)Why civil penalties are inadequate to deter the regulated behavior. (2)What mens rea or criminal intent is required for criminal liability arising from a violation of the rule.
(3)What notice is provided to persons subject to the rule that a violation of the rule may result in criminal penalties. (4)If the rule applies to all persons, including natural persons as well as corporations and other business associations.
(5)If a violation of the rule is likely to result in any of the following (and if so, how): (A)Substantial bodily injury or death to another person.
(B)Property damage or destruction. (C)Harm to public safety.
(D)Harm to national security. (E)Fraud against the United States.


114 S156 IS: Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2015
U.S. Senate
2015-01-13
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II114th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 156IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 13, 2015Mr. Cassidy (for himself and Mr. Heller) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public WorksA BILLTo protect consumers by prohibiting the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from
			 promulgating as final certain energy-related rules that are estimated to
			 cost more than $1,000,000,000 and will cause significant adverse effects
 to the economy.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Energy Consumers Relief Act of 2015.2.DefinitionsIn this Act:(1)AdministratorThe term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.(2)Direct costsThe term direct costs has the meaning given the term in chapter 8 of the report of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled Guidelines for Preparing Economic Analyses and dated December 17, 2010.(3)Energy-related rule that is estimated to cost more than $1,000,000,000The term energy-related rule that is estimated to cost more than $1,000,000,000 means a rule of the Environmental Protection Agency that—(A)regulates any aspect of the production, supply, distribution, or use of energy or provides for such regulation by States or other governmental entities; and(B)is estimated by the Administrator or the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to impose direct costs and indirect costs, in the aggregate, of more than $1,000,000,000.(4)Indirect costsThe term indirect costs has the meaning given the term in chapter 8 of the report of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled Guidelines for Preparing Economic Analyses and dated December 17, 2010.(5)RuleThe term rule has the meaning given to the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.(6)SecretaryThe term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy.3.Prohibition against finalizing certain energy-related rules that will cause significant adverse effects to the economyNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator may not promulgate as final an energy-related rule that is estimated to cost more than $1,000,000,000 if the Secretary determines under section 4(b)(3) that the rule will cause significant adverse effects to the economy.4.Reports and determinations prior to promulgating as final certain energy-related rules(a)In generalBefore promulgating as final any energy-related rule that is estimated to cost more than $1,000,000,000, the Administrator shall carry out the requirements of subsection (b).(b)Requirements(1)Report to CongressThe Administrator shall submit to Congress and the Secretary a report containing—(A)a copy of the rule;(B)a concise general statement relating to the rule;(C)an estimate of the total costs of the rule, including the direct costs and indirect costs of the rule;(D)(i)an estimate of the total benefits of the rule and when such benefits are expected to be realized;(ii)a description of the modeling, the calculations, the assumptions, and the limitations due to uncertainty, speculation, or lack of information associated with the estimates under this subparagraph; and(iii)a certification that all data and documents relied upon by the Environmental Protection Agency in developing the estimates—(I)have been preserved; and(II)are available for review by the public on the Web site of the Environmental Protection Agency, except to the extent to which publication of the data and documents would constitute disclosure of confidential information in violation of applicable Federal law;(E)an estimate of the increases in energy prices, including potential increases in gasoline or electricity prices for consumers, that may result from implementation or enforcement of the rule; and(F)a detailed description of the employment effects, including potential job losses and shifts in employment, that may result from implementation or enforcement of the rule.(2)Initial determination on increases and impactsThe Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, shall prepare an independent analysis to determine whether the rule will cause any—(A)increase in energy prices for consumers, including low-income households, small businesses, and manufacturers;(B)impact on fuel diversity of the electricity generation portfolio of the United States or on national, regional, or local electric reliability;(C)adverse effect on energy supply, distribution, or use due to the economic or technical infeasibility of implementing the rule; or(D)other adverse effect on energy supply, distribution, or use, including a shortfall in supply and increased use of foreign supplies.(3)Subsequent determination on adverse effects to the economyIf the Secretary determines under paragraph (2) that the rule will cause an increase, impact, or effect described in that paragraph, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Labor, and the Administrator of the Small Business Administration, shall—(A)determine whether the rule will cause significant adverse effects to the economy, taking into consideration—(i)the costs and benefits of the rule and limitations in calculating the costs and benefits due to uncertainty, speculation, or lack of information; and(ii)the positive and negative impacts of the rule on economic indicators, including those related to gross domestic product, unemployment, wages, consumer prices, and business and manufacturing activity; and(B)publish the results of the determination made under subparagraph (A) in the Federal Register.5.Prohibition on use of social cost of carbon in analysis(a)Definition of social cost of carbonIn this section, the term social cost of carbon means—(1)the social cost of carbon as described in the technical support document entitled Technical Support Document: Technical Update of the Social Cost of Carbon for Regulatory Impact Analysis Under Executive Order 12866, published by the Interagency Working Group on Social Cost of Carbon, United States Government, in May 2013 (or any successor or substantially related document); or(2)any other estimate of the monetized damages associated with an incremental increase in carbon dioxide emissions in a given year.(b)Prohibition on use of social cost of carbon in analysisNotwithstanding any other provision of law or any Executive order, the Administrator may not use the social cost of carbon to incorporate social benefits of reducing carbon dioxide emissions, or for any other reason, in any cost-benefit analysis relating to an energy-related rule that is estimated to cost more than $1,000,000,000 unless a Federal law is enacted authorizing the use.


115 HR 2864 : To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow certain issuers to be exempt from registration requirements, and for other purposes.
U.S. House of Representatives
2017-09-06
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		115th CONGRESS1st Session
		H. R. 2864
		IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
		September 6, 2017Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsAN ACT
		To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow certain issuers to be exempt from
			 registration requirements, and for other purposes.

 1.Application of exemptionThe Securities and Exchange Commission shall amend— (1)section 230.251 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to remove the requirement that the issuer not be subject to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) immediately before the offering; and
 (2)section 230.257 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, with respect to an offering described in section 230.251(a)(2) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, to deem any issuer that is subject to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as having met the periodic and current reporting requirements of section 230.257 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, if such issuer meets the reporting requirements of section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

	Passed the House of Representatives September 5, 2017.Karen L. Haas,Clerk


 HCON 33 ENR: Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
U.S. House of Representatives
2011-04-14
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One Hundred Twelfth Congress of the United States of America
At the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the fifth day of January, two thousand and eleven
H. CON. RES. 33

April 14, 2011
Agreed to

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

1.Use of rotunda for holocaust days of remembrance ceremonyThe Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on May 17, 2011, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.   Clerk of the House of Representatives.Secretary of the Senate.


109 HR 2415 IH: To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty provided for the sexual abuse of a minor or ward.
U.S. House of Representatives
2005-05-17
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109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2415
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 17, 2005
Mr. Snyder (for himself and Mr. Chabot) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL
To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the penalty provided for the sexual abuse of a minor or ward.

That section 2243(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking one year and inserting five years.


113 HR 619 IH: Keep Kids Safe Act of 2013
U.S. House of Representatives
2013-02-12
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		113th CONGRESS
		1st Session
		H. R. 619
		IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

			February 12, 2013
			Mr. Nadler introduced
			 the following bill; which was referred to the
			 Committee on the
			 Judiciary

		A BILL
		To amend title 18, United States Code, to place
		  limitations on the possession, sale, and other disposition of a firearm by
		  persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against
		  children.

		1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the
			 Keep Kids Safe Act of
			 2013.
		2.Limits on
			 possession, sale, and disposition of firearms by persons convicted of
			 misdemeanor sex offenses against minors
			(a)Disposition of
			 firearmSection 922(d) of title 18, United States Code, is
			 amended—
				(1)by striking
			 or at the end of paragraph (8);
				(2)by striking the
			 period at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting ; or;
			 and
				(3)by inserting after
			 paragraph (9) the following:

						(10)has been
				convicted in any court of a misdemeanor sex offense against a
				minor.
						.
				(b)Possession of
			 firearmSection 922(g) of title 18, United States Code, is
			 amended—
				(1)by striking
			 or at the end of paragraph (8);
				(2)by striking the
			 comma at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting ; or; and
				(3)by inserting after
			 paragraph (9) the following:

						(10)who has been
				convicted in any court of a misdemeanor sex offense against a
				minor,
						.
				(c)Misdemeanor sex
			 offense against a minor definedSection 921(a) of such title is
			 amended by adding at the end the following:

					(36)(A)The term
				misdemeanor sex offense against a minor means a sex offense
				against a minor punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year.
						(B)The term sex offense
				means a criminal offense that has, as an element, a sexual act or sexual
				contact with another, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit such an
				offense.
						(C)The term minor means an
				individual who has not attained 18 years of age.
						(D)A
				person shall not be considered to have been convicted of a misdemeanor sex
				offense against a minor for purposes of this chapter—
							(i)unless—
								(I)the person was represented by
				counsel in the case, or knowingly and intelligently waived the right to counsel
				in the case; and
								(II)in the case of a prosecution for
				the offense for which a person was entitled to a jury trial in the jurisdiction
				in which the case was tried—
									(aa)the case was tried by a jury; or
									(bb)the person knowingly and intelligently
				waived the right to have the case tried by a jury, by guilty plea or otherwise;
				or
									(ii)if the conviction has been expunged
				or set aside, or is an offense for which the person has been pardoned or has
				had civil rights restored (if the law of the applicable jurisdiction provides
				for the loss of civil rights under such an offense), unless the pardon,
				expungement, or restoration of civil rights expressly provides that the person
				may not ship, transport, possess, or receive
				firearms.
							.


110 HRES 228 EH: Recognizing the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.
U.S. House of Representatives
2007-03-13
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110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 228
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

March 13, 2007

RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Whereas the ancient Greeks developed the concept of democracy, in which the supreme power to govern was vested in the people;
Whereas the Founding Fathers of the United States drew heavily on the political experience and philosophy of ancient Greece in forming our representative democracy;
Whereas Greek Commander in Chief Petros Mavromichalis, a founder of the modern Greek state, said to the citizens of the United States in 1821 that it is in your land that liberty has fixed her abode and . . . in imitating you, we shall imitate our ancestors and be thought worthy of them if we succeed in resembling you;
Whereas Greece played a major role in the World War II struggle to protect freedom and democracy through such bravery as was shown in the historic Battle of Crete, which provided the Axis land war with its first major setback, setting off a chain of events that significantly affected the outcome of World War II;
Whereas the price for Greece in holding our common values in their region was high, as hundreds of thousands of civilians were killed in Greece during World War II;
Whereas throughout the 20th century, Greece was one of only three countries in the world, other than the former British Empire, that allied with the United States in every major international conflict;
Whereas President George W. Bush, in recognizing Greek Independence Day, said, Greece and America have been firm allies in the great struggles for liberty. Americans will always remember Greek heroism and Greek sacrifice for the sake of freedom . . . [and] as the 21st Century dawns, Greece and America once again stand united; this time in the fight against terrorism. The United States deeply appreciates the role Greece is playing in the war against terror. . . . America and Greece are strong allies, and we’re strategic partners.;
Whereas President Bush stated that Greece’s successful law enforcement operations against a terrorist organization [November 17] responsible for three decades of terrorist attacks underscore the important contributions Greece is making to the global war on terrorism;
Whereas Greece is a strategic partner and ally of the United States in bringing political stability and economic development to the volatile Balkan region, having invested over $10 billion in the region;
Whereas Greece was extraordinarily responsive to requests by the United States during the war in Iraq, as Greece immediately granted unlimited access to its airspace and the base in Souda Bay, and many ships of the United States that delivered troops, cargo, and supplies to Iraq were refueled in Greece;
Whereas in August 2004, the Olympic games came home to Athens, Greece, the land of their ancient birthplace 2,500 years ago and the city of their modern revival in 1896;
Whereas Greece received world-wide praise for its extraordinary handling during the 2004 Olympics of over 14,000 athletes from 202 countries and over 2 million spectators and journalists, which it did so efficiently, securely, and with its famous Greek hospitality;
Whereas the unprecedented security effort in Greece for the first summer Olympics after the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, included a record-setting expenditure of over $1,390,000,000 and assignment of over 70,000 security personnel, as well as the utilization of an eight-country Olympic Security Advisory Group that included the United States;
Whereas Greece, located in a region where Christianity meets Islam and Judaism, maintains excellent relations with Muslim nations and Israel;
Whereas the Government of Greece has had extraordinary success in recent years in furthering cross-cultural understanding and reducing tensions between Greece and Turkey;
Whereas Greece and the United States are at the forefront of the effort for freedom, democracy, peace, stability, and human rights;
Whereas those and other ideals have forged a close bond between Greece and the United States and their peoples;
Whereas March 25, 2007, the National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, marks the 186th anniversary of the beginning of the revolution that freed the Greek people from the Ottoman Empire and celebrates the aspirations for democracy that the peoples of Greece and the United States share; and
Whereas it is proper and desirable for the United States to celebrate this anniversary with the Greek people and to reaffirm the democratic principles from which these two great nations were born: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—
(1)extends warm congratulations and best wishes to the people of Greece as they celebrate the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece;
(2)expresses support for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed; and
(3)notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 186 years ago.

Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.