[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 161 (Tuesday, October 23, 2007)]
[House]
[Pages H11933-H11934]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

  Under clause 2 of rule XII, public bills and resolutions were 
introduced and severally referred, as follows:

           By Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California (for himself, Mr. 
             McKeon, Mr. Hinojosa, and Mr. Keller):
       H.R. 3927. A bill to temporarily extend the programs under 
     the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes; to 
     the Committee on Education and Labor. considered and passed.
           By Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut (for himself, Mr. Welch of 
             Vermont, Mr. Waxman, Mr. Lynch, Mr. McDermott, Mr. 
             Braley of Iowa, Mr. Hodes, Mr. Hall of New York, and 
             Mr. Olver):
       H.R. 3928. A bill to require certain large government 
     contractors that receive more than 80 percent of their annual 
     gross revenue from Federal contracts to disclose the names 
     and salaries of their most highly compensated officers, and 
     for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and 
     Government Reform.
           By Mr. McGOVERN (for himself, Mr. Delahunt, Mr. Filner, 
             Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Gene Green of Texas, Mr. Gonzalez, 
             Mr. Hastings of Florida, Mr. Hinchey, Ms. Zoe Lofgren 
             of California, Mr. Kucinich, Mr. Shays, Mr. Wolf, Ms. 
             Woolsey, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Serrano, Mr. 
             Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Rothman, and Mr. 
             Capuano):
       H.R. 3929. A bill to amend titles 23 and 49, United States 
     Code, concerning length and weight limitations for vehicles 
     operating on Federal-aid highways, and for other purposes; to 
     the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
           By Mr. PEARCE:
       H.R. 3930. A bill to provide for a land exchange involving 
     State land and Bureau of Land Management land in Chavez and 
     Dona Ana Counties, New Mexico, and to establish the Lesser 
     Prairie Chicken National Habitat Preservation Area, and for 
     other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources.
           By Mr. BAKER (for himself, Mr. Hensarling, and Mr. 
             Royce):
       H.R. 3931. A bill to protect investors by fostering 
     transparency and accountability of attorneys in private 
     securities litigation; to the Committee on Financial 
     Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 
     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.
           By Mr. BERRY (for himself, Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Farr, Mr. 
             Waxman, Mr. Wexler, Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of 
             California, Mr. Kanjorski, Mr. McNulty, Mr. Tierney, 
             Mr. Bishop of New York, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Marshall, Mr. 
             Serrano, Mr. Hall of New York, and Ms. Schakowsky):
       H.R. 3932. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social 
     Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower 
     prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
     Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
           By Ms. CLARKE:
       H.R. 3933. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to permanently extend the election to include combat pay 
     as earned income for purposes of the earned income tax credit 
     and penalty-free distributions from retirement plans to 
     individuals called to active duty, and for other purposes; to 
     the Committee on Ways and Means.
           By Mr. CROWLEY (for himself, Mr. Brady of Texas, Ms. 
             Bean, Mrs. Biggert, Ms. Berkley, Mr. Boozman, Mr. 
             Blumenauer, Mr. Carter, Mr. Boren, Mr. Conaway, Mrs. 
             Boyda of Kansas, Mr. English of Pennsylvania, Mr. 
             Capuano, Mr. Fortuno, Mr. Clay, Mr. Garrett of New 
             Jersey, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas, Mr. 
             Hastings of Florida, Mr. Marchant, Mr. Markey, Mr. 
             Lewis of Kentucky, Ms. Hooley, Mr. McCaul of Texas, 
             Mr. Matheson, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. McDermott, Mr. Weller, 
             Mr. Meeks of New York, Mr. Gallegly, Mr. Rodriguez, 
             Mr. Tiahrt, Mr. Towns, Mr. Moran of Kansas, Mr. Moran 
             of Virginia, Mr. Roskam, Mr. Moore of Kansas, and Mr. 
             Butterfield):
       H.R. 3934. A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule 
     of the United States to modify the tariffs on certain 
     footwear; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
           By Mr. DAVIS of Illinois:
       H.R. 3935. A bill to extend the time limit of the authority 
     of the Frederick Douglass Gardens, Inc., to establish a 
     memorial and gardens on Department of the Interior lands in 
     the District of Columbia or its environs in honor and 
     commemoration of Frederick Douglass, and for other purposes; 
     to the Committee on Natural Resources.
           By Mr. DEAL of Georgia:
       H.R. 3936. A bill to designate the facility of the United 
     States Postal Service located at 116 Helen Highway in 
     Cleveland, Georgia, as the ``Sgt. Jason Harkins Post Office 
     Building''; to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
     Reform.
           By Ms. DeLAURO:
       H.R. 3937. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and 
     Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food; to the 
     Committee on Energy and Commerce.
           By Mr. DINGELL:
       H.R. 3938. A bill to repeal the Authorization for Use of 
     Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 
     107-243) and to require the withdrawal of the United States 
     Armed Forces in Iraq; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 
     and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
           By Mr. DOOLITTLE (for himself and Mr. Salazar):
       H.R. 3939. A bill to increase the safety for crew and 
     passengers on an aircraft providing emergency medical 
     services; to the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure.
           By Mr. ELLISON (for himself, Ms. McCollum of Minnesota, 
             Mr. Oberstar, Mr. Walz of Minnesota, and Mr. Peterson 
             of Minnesota):
       H.R. 3940. A bill to amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 
     2005; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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           By Mr. FLAKE (for himself, Mr. Wamp, Mr. Wilson of 
             South Carolina, Mr. Kline of Minnesota, Mr. Walberg, 
             Mr. Hensarling, Mr. Franks of Arizona, and Mr. 
             Towns):
       H.R. 3941. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to 
     authorize a State that has a structurally deficient bridge 
     within its boundaries to obligate funds made available to 
     carry out a high priority project for any project or activity 
     eligible for assistance under title 23, United States Code; 
     to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
           By Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts:
       H.R. 3942. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social 
     Security Act to permit the disabled surviving spouse of an 
     individual to elect to retain private health insurance as the 
     primary payor of health insurance benefits under the Medicare 
     Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in 
     addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
           By Mr. HERGER (for himself, Mr. Brady of Texas, Mr. 
             Weller, Mr. Ramstad, Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin, Mr. 
             Tiberi, Mr. Nunes, and Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas):
       H.R. 3943. A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to 
     reauthorize the trade adjustment assistance for workers 
     program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and 
     Means.
           By Mr. HONDA (for himself, Mr. Dent, Mr. Schiff, Mr. 
             McNulty, Mr. Towns, and Mr. Gerlach):
       H.R. 3944. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to 
     direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to 
     establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, 
     education, research, and medical management program that will 
     lead to a marked reduction in liver cirrhosis and a reduction 
     in the cases of, and improved survival of, liver cancer 
     caused by chronic hepatitis B infection; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
           By Mr. ISRAEL:
       H.R. 3945. A bill to provide for the establishment by the 
     Secretary of Energy of a program of Federal support for local 
     governments and school districts to implement clean energy 
     projects; to the Committee on Education and Labor.
           By Mr. JEFFERSON (for himself, Mr. Melancon, Mr. Scott 
             of Virginia, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Payne, and 
             Ms. Clarke):
       H.R. 3946. A bill to provide for a temporary waiver under 
     part B of title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965 for 
     undergraduate historically black colleges and universities 
     located in an area affected by a Gulf hurricane disaster; to 
     the Committee on Education and Labor.
           By Mr. LARSON of Connecticut (for himself, Mr. Camp of 
             Michigan, Mrs. McCarthy of New York, Mr. Burton of 
             Indiana, Mr. English of Pennsylvania, Mr. Franks of 
             Arizona, Mr. Lewis of Kentucky, Mr. Paul, Mr. 
             Ramstad, Mr. Sestak, and Mr. Souder):
       H.R. 3947. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to provide for a carryforward of unused benefits in 
     health flexible spending arrangements; to the Committee on 
     Ways and Means.
           By Mr. OBEY (for himself, Mr. Murtha, Mr. McGovern, Ms. 
             McCollum of Minnesota, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Stark, Mr. 
             Brady of Pennsylvania, Mr. Moran of Virginia, and Mr. 
             Ellison):
       H.R. 3948. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to establish a temporary surtax to offset the current 
     costs of the Iraq war; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
           By Mr. STUPAK:
       H.R. 3949. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 
     1986 to allow distilled spirits to be produced in dwelling 
     houses, other connected structures, and certain other 
     premises; to the Committee on Ways and Means.
           By Mr. TANCREDO:
       H.R. 3950. A bill to approve a final rule of the Department 
     of Homeland Security relating to employers who receive a 
     ``no-match'' letter from the Commissioner of Social Security; 
     to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
           By Mr. WICKER (for himself and Mr. Tim Murphy of 
             Pennsylvania):
       H. Res. 766. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals 
     of National Infection Prevention Week; to the Committee on 
     Energy and Commerce.
           By Mr. BOEHNER:
       H. Res. 767. A resolution raising a question of the 
     privileges of the House.
           By Ms. SHEA-PORTER:
       H. Res. 768. A resolution honoring the life of Thomas 
     ``Tommy'' Makem; to the Committee on Education and Labor.
           By Ms. FOXX (for herself, Mr. Kuhl of New York, Mr. 
             Whitfield, Mr. Gutierrez, and Mr. Cohen):
       H. Res. 769. A resolution congratulating the government and 
     people of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day, and for 
     other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
           By Mr. PORTER (for himself, Mr. Boehner, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. 
             Kind, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, and Mr. Wamp):
       H. Res. 770. A resolution expressing support for 
     designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to 
     encourage public participation in a nationwide project that 
     collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who 
     served our nation in times of war and conflict; to the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
           By Mr. SENSENBRENNER:
       H. Res. 771. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals 
     of Down Syndrome Awareness Month; to the Committee on Energy 
     and Commerce.

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