[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 31, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H9277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF 
                                BENEFITS

  Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or statements on congressional 
earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits were 
submitted as follows:

                   Offered By Mr. Nick J. Rahall, II

       H.R. 3221, the New Direction for Energy Independence, 
     National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, does not 
     contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or 
     limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 
     9(f) of Rule XXI.

               Offered By Mr. George Miller of California

       Among the provisions that warranted a referral to the 
     Committee on Education and Labor, H.R. 3221, the New 
     Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and 
     Consumer Protection Act, does not contain any congressional 
     earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as 
     defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI.

                       Offered By John D. Dingell

       Among the provisions that warranted a referral to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce, H.R. 3221, the New 
     Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and 
     Consumer Protection Act, does not contain any congressional 
     earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as 
     defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI.

                       Offered By Mr. Tom Lantos

       Among the provisions that warranted a referral to the 
     Committee on Foreign Affairs, H.R. 3221, the New Direction 
     for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer 
     Protection Act, does not contain any congressional earmarks, 
     limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined 
     in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI.

                       Offered By Mr. Ike Skelton

       Among the provisions that warranted a referral to the 
     Committee on Armed Services, H.R. 3221, the New Direction for 
     Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer 
     Protection Act, does not contain any congressional earmarks, 
     limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined 
     in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI.

                    The Honorable James L. Oberstar,

                        Compliance with Rule XXI

       Among the provisions that warranted a referral to the 
     Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, H.R. 3221, 
     the ``New Direction for Energy Independence, National 
     Security, and Consumer Protection Act'', contains the 
     following congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or 
     limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 
     9(f) of Rule XXI:
       Section 8603--$30 million to install a photovoltaic system 
     for the headquarters building of the Department of Energy, at 
     1000 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, DC, 
     requested by James L. Oberstar, Eleanor Holmes Norton, and 
     John L. Mica.
       Section 8651--Such sums as may be necessary for the 
     Architect of the Capitol to perform a feasibility study 
     regarding construction of a photovoltaic roof for the Rayburn 
     House Office Building requested by James L. Oberstar.
       Section 8652--Such sums as may be necessary for the 
     Architect of the Capitol to construct a fuel tank and pumping 
     system for E-85 fuel at or within close proximity to the 
     Capitol Grounds Fuel Station requested by James L. Oberstar.

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