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A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to members of the Armed Forces of tuition for programs of education delayed by military seevice. for deferment of students loans and roluced interest sates for members of the Art ledForces during periods of military service, and for other purposes, to the Committee on Veterans. Affairs By Mr ACKERMAN (for himself. Mr. GRLIALrA. Ms KAPTUR, MI. JACKSON- LEE of Texas. Mr. CAFTAN°. Mr. COHEN. Ms. ZOE LOFOREN of Call fornia. Mr Peter.: of North Carolina. Mr. RANGEL. Ms. SCHAAMIsAY. Mr. Mc Dekker!. Me LEE. and Mr CLEAVER) H.K. 2911 A bill to amend the Electronic Fond Transfer Act to provide similar protec- tions under that Act for consumers as apply under the Truth in Lending Act. and for other purposes. to the Committee on Finan- cial Services By Mr BISHOP of New York: H.R. 2912. A bill to require the Adminis- trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- tion to finalise the proposed rule relating to the reduction of fuel tank flammability ex foetus. and for other purposes, to the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infraetruc Lure By Mr BLUMENACER for himself. Mr of Florida. and Mr KUHL of New York H.R. 2913 A bill to am did the administra tive requirements for conservation programs Administered by the Department of Agri- culture to ensure a greater emphasis on in creasing habitat for native and managed pol- linators and establishing or -Petal systems. in' egrated pest management regimes, and other practices to protect natty, and man- aged pollinators. and for other purposes, to the Committee on Agri, ul t ure By Mr. BRADY of Texas for himself. Mr. leash. Mrs. BLACKBURN Mr BURGESs, Mrs Mule. Mr. Esruldss of Pennsylvania. My. MERGER. Mr HIN CHEY. MX Baits of New York. Mr MCNULTY. Mr. MCNE... Mr PAUL. Mr HAY.TAD. Mr SESSIONS. Mrs. To ',CHER Ms. RoYliAl.-ALLAXII, SMITH of New Jersey. and Mr. YOUNG of Florida, H R 814. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access of Medicare beneficiaries to immune globulins. to the Committee on Energy and Comme- and in additic.. to the Committee on Ways and Means, fir a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker. in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with- in the Jurisdiction oe the committee con .erne) By Mr BLUM of lows for himself. Mr Cavite.. Mr HAI .0.1M,. Mr BOA. aro 1.. And Mi 'Kw- H R 2915 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Ns Urinal Health Service Corps Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs. to the Corn mute.' vn Energy and ColliMer, CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE By Mr fit'llTON of Indiana H.R. 2916 A bill to prevent Members of Congress from receiving the automatic pay' adjustment scheduled to take effect n. 2008: to the Committee on House Administration. and in addition to the Committee on Over sight and Government Reform. for period to be subsequently determined by the Speak- in each ease for consideration of such pro- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By MI BUTTERFIELD for himself. Ms BK KLEY. Mr. Mt'INTYR V. Mr MEEK. of New York Mr WYNN Mr THompson of klissawiPPI. and Mr Lewis of Georgia) H R 2917 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to report on measures being taken to inform the public of the transition to digital format television broadcasting, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce By Mrs CAPPS (for herself. Mr Tioggesoe of California. Ms rodeo, Mr. bout, Ms. Solon:. Ms. Zuk. LtiFORS.N of California, Mr &MIFF. Mr WAXMAN. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. MeNERNEY, Mr Ho6lis, Ms. WoOLSEY. Ms. MaTsul. Mr. STARK. Mr. Lawns, Ma. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Ms. WATSON. Mrs NAFuLITANO. Ms. LEE. Ma. HAR- MAN, Mrs. TM:ACKER. Mrs. DAVIS of California. MIL ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. HERMAN, Ma. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. and Mr. Smote H R. 2918 A bill to permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the State of California. and for other purposes, to the Committee on Natural Resources. By Mrs. CHRISTENSEN H R. 2919. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct study to deter- mine toe suitability and feasibility of detail hating the Virgin Islands Military and Vet- erans Memorial. to be located in Frederic ksted. St Croix. U.S. Virgin Islands. as unit of the National Park System, to the Committee on Natural Resources. By Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. H.R. 2920 A bill to convey certain sub- merged lands to the Government of the - gin Islands, and for other purposes: to the Committee on Natural Resource*. By Mr COOPER. H R 2921 A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct study on the teen - Nifty of authorizing the Department of the Tre Laury to create and .areaannuity prod- ucts. and for other purposes, to the Com- mittee on Financial Services By M. DECICTTE for herself. Mr. CAS- TLE, Mr. BEIERHA. and Mr. KIRK) H.R. 2922. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the occurrence of diabetes in Medicare beneficiaries by ex. tending coverage under Medicare for medical nutrition therapy services to such bene- ficiaries with pre stiabetes or with risk lac tors for developing type 2 drabs seer to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. and in Addition to the Committee on Ways and Means. for a period to be subsequently deter- mined by the Speaker. in each case for con- sideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned By Mr DINGELL for himself. Mr. HEAL I.A. Mr McCitEgv. Mr. J:NDAI., Mr HALL of Texas. Mr BAKER. Mr Jigreelitsoe. Mr BOCATANO and Mr MELANCteit H R 2923. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to make grant to the National 13- Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War 11 ?4WD., am. to the Committee on Armed :Services H7431 By Mr ELLISON. H R 2924 A bill to amend the Internal Rev enue Code of 19ilb to expand expenses which qualify for the Hope Scholar -ship Credit and to make the Hope Scholarship Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit refundable, to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr OALLEOLY (for himself. Mr MATHEsoN, Mr ETHERILsIE, and Mr 011.I.MoR) H.R. 2925. A bill to provide a grant program for gifted and talented students. and for other purposes: to the Committee on Edu cation and Labor By Mr AL GREEN of Texas for him self. Ms. LINDA T Slovens of Cali- fornia. Mr. HONDA, Mr. FRANK 0' Mail- sachusetts, Ms. WATERs. Mr LEWIS of Georgia. Mr GUTtkaREZ. Mr. HINimoss Mr TkomPsoN o: Mis- sissippi. Mt SERRallo, Mr. SIRES, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. OFUJALVA. Mr. PASTOR. Mr. ELLISON. Ms. SIMAKOWSKY. Mr CAPCANO. *SIRE of Wisconsin. Mr. LYNCH, Mr CLAY. Mr. WAIT. Ms. COMBINE BROWN of Florida. Mr KuciNicH, Mr. LARs(N of Connecticut. Mr CLEAVER. Mr. WALsH of New York. and Mr COHEN). H.R. 297k. A bill to authorize funds to pre- vent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing. to increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program. and for other purposes. to the Committee on Fl asocial Services By Mr HILL for himself. Mr TERRY. Mr BARROW. Mr. SHOWN of South Carolina. Mr _RYAS of Wisconsin. Mr. Rode. and Mr TitaNs) M.R. 2927 A bill to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for auto mobiles, to promote the domestic develop ment and producticn of advanced technology vehicles. and for other purposes: to the Com mitt.. on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. HINOJOSA for himself. Mr allAn. Mr. BECERRA. Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. SERHANo. Mr. GI TIE :FEZ. Mrs NAPOLITANO, Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Wit Co. Mr. RoDklat'la. Ms. ROYHAL-At.Laitri, Mr. SALAZAk. MS. Sous. Ms VELAZQUEZ. Sir. scum of Virginia. Mr. Davits of Illinois, Mr. CUMMING.. Mr. FATTAIL Mr. Lewis of Georgia. Ms. LEE, and Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California Balt. 2929 A bill to provide grants to States to improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards. to develop and Implement effective school mod- els for struggling students And dropout.. and to improve State policies to range gnaduatitn :aces, and for other purposes to the Corn mittee on Education and Labor. By Ms. LEE (for herself. 'Sr ALLEN. Ms Woutsfrf. Mr PRICE of North Carolina. and Ms. WATERS.. M.R. 2929 A bill to limit the use of funds to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the perm.. nent stationing of United States Armed Forces In Iraq or to exercise United States economic control of the oil resources of tray. to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. and in addition to the Committee on Armed Serv- ices. for period to be subsequently deter mined by the Speaker in each case for con- sideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned By Mr. MAHONEY of Florida H.R Inso A bill to amend section 922 of the Housing Act of 1969 to improve the program tricicr such section for supportive housing for Site elderly. and for other purposes. to the Committee on Financial Services By Mrs MALONEY of New York herself and Mrs. Caen.* KAATIN.s ,Mr. le, L.. er. , . Ma. 0 (for r 117432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - HOUSE H.R. 2931 A bill to amend the Public Health. Service Act and Employee Retire- ment Income Security Act of 1974 to require that group and Individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide cov- erage for qualified individuals for bone mass measurement t bone density testing) to pre- vent fractures associated with osteoporosis. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. and in addition to the Committee on Edu cation and Labor. for a period to be Aubee quently determined by the Speaker. in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. McHUGH- H.R. 2932. A bill to amend title 39. United States Code, to make cigarettes and certain other tobacco products nonmailable. and for other purposing: to the Committee on Over- night and Government Reform. and In addi- tion to the Committee on Ways and Means. for a period to le subsequently determined by the Speaker. in each case for consider- tion of such provisions as fall within the ju risdiction of the committee concerned. ....By Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California for himself. Mr. GoeleiN, Mr. Woes of South Carolina. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Cuoeite. Mr. CrIMER.SoN. Mr. Devils DAvis of Tennessee. Mrs. Jo ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. GER- LACH. Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. HOLT. Mr. KIND. Mr. MARKET. Mr. MOLIAMAN. Mr Woes: of Kansas. Mr. Motto: of Virginia. Mr. PICKERING. Mr and Mr H R 2933. A bill to amend the American Battlefiel0 Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act. and for other purposes: to the Committee on Natural Re- sources By Mr. MITCHELL: H.R. 2934. A bill to prevent Members of Congress from receiving the automatic pay adjustment scheduled to tare effect in MOIL to the Committee o House Administration. and in addition to the Committee on Over sight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak- er. in each case for consideration of such pro- visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned By Mr MORAN of Kansas for himself. Mr TIIIIRT. Mr Komi: of Kansas. and Mrs 'RAGA of Kansas,' H R. 2935. A bill to extend tax relief to the residents and businesses of an area with re- spect to which major disaster has been de- clared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T Stafford I 'Ler Emergency Assistance A by reason oesevere stet ginning nu May 4. 20 the President to wane viduel and pubes aSal. oral Government uncle! Committee on Ways and By Mr NEAL of M -.clowns (for hinsell Mr. ENol el of Penney'. yenta. Mr. Dab DAII. of Alabama. Mr. SAM .hIfeeolv of Texas. and Mr RAiseTner. 11 R. 2936 A bill to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 19116 to provide shorter reeve cry period for the depreciation of certain im 'movement. to retail space. to the Com- mittee on Ways and Means By Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts H.R. 2997. A bill to amend the Internal Rev enue Code of 1996 to provide that manage- ment and administrative activities will not 1, taken into account in determining If an entity has sufficient business activities In (olden country to avoid treatment as an ex {striated entity. to the Committee on Ways. And Means Relief and 1199- DR tornados be- 'ermined by gird sir indl- rn the Fed- Act: to the By Ms. NORTON H.R. 29313. A bill to authorize grants to up- grade agriculture and food sciences facilities at the District of Columbia Lao.. Grant Uni comity. and for other purposes. to the Com- mittee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee, on Oversight and Government Reform. for period to be subsequently de- termined by the Speaker, In each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with- in the jurisdiction of the committee con, cerned By Mr PALLONE. H.R 2919 A bill to prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic blackfish in the coast al waters and the exclusive economic zone, and for other purposes, to the Committee on Natural Resources. By Mr. PERLML"ITER for himself. Mr. KAGEN. Mr WALZ of Minnesota. Mr KIND. Mr COSTA. Mr. DAVID Wale of Tennessee, and ?do. McCoto I.!st of Minnesota): H.R. 2940 A bill to amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act with re- spect to discretionary determinations waiving an alien's inadmissibility based on certain activities, and fcr other purposes. to the Committee or the Judiciary By Mr. POE (for himself. Mr. COSTA. Mr CHAR T. Mr HOLlies, Mrs NA Nei Otto). Mt. PAYNE. Mr. Piilt711140. Mr. ABERCROMBIE. 'tr. REICHERT. Mr. ORTIZ. Mr ?degree of Kansas. Mr. PAUL, Mr. MCHUGH. Mrs MALONE'S of New York. Mr SNYDER. Mr HALL of New York. Ms. CAlevois Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Ma NORTON. Mr (NUM.\ A. Mr. WELCH of Vermont, Mr McCsel. of Texas. Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr teltHaUti. Mc GORDON. Mrs OILLISMAND. MX. CIMISIZA. Mr MAR sHALL. Mr JlitTERsoN. Ms. Sheen'. Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr SALAZAR. Mr. HitAl.EY of Iowa. Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Rt-erilestsilloiER. Ms WITHAL-AL- LARD. Mci KAPTI It Ms GINNY BROWS WArTS of Florida, Ms Moist of Wis- consin. and Mr. MokAN of Virginia): H H 2941 A bill to safeguard the Crime Victims Fund. to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules. aod the Judiciary, for period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker In ease for consideration of such prove dons as fall within the Jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr RYAN of Ohio (for himself and Mr. IlesTeer H.R. 2942. A till to provide for Identifies tion of misaligned currency. require action to correct the misalignment. and for other purposes. to the Committee on Ways and Means. and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services. and Foreign Affairs. for period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker. In each case for consideration of such provolone as fall within the juridic- tins of the committee concerned. By Mr. SARBANES for himself. Mr. At TMIKE. Mr. .ANDREWS. Ms. HUM, LEY. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr BotrZMAN. Mrs. &ADA of Kansas. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr of Iowa. Mr. CARNEY, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. et MIMING& Mr. Tres DAVIS of Vir- ginia. Mr. EHLERS. Mr PILNER. Mr CE,NZALEZ. Sir. HALL of New York. Mr. HAKE. Ms. Mimeo. Ma. Kern k. Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Istiaresce. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. W. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr MO.LEl. of Florida. Mr PAI.1.0NS: Mr Peltiell'iTER. Mr. RLYPEttsniCIO.Eli. MS. LINDA T SANCHEZ. of California. Mr GEHRANo. Mr SHAYS, Ms. Sills. Mr Slot, Ms. Scirroti. Mr Vs% June 28, 2007 Hoi.i.ee. Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr Wel.ce of Vermont. and Ms DeLAueoe H R. 2943. A bill to amend titles 11 sad XVI of the Social Security Act to preside for treatment of disability rated and certified as total by the Secretary of Veterans Affaire se disability for purposes of such titles: to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr SHAYS. H.R. 2944. A bill to amend title 11 of the So- cial Security Act to provide that the eligi- bility requirement for disability insurance benefits under which an Individual must have 20 quarters of Social Security coverage In the 40 quarters preceding r disability shall not be applicable in the case of a disabled in divide& suffering from covered terminal disease: to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr STARK H.R. 2945. A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide beneficiary protections against excessive cost- sharing under the Medicare Advantage Program. to the Committee on Ways and Means. and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. for period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker. In each case for consideration of such provi- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr TERRY for himself. Mr HOLDEN. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. SAXToN. Mr PLAIT% Mr SIMestel, Sir THoMPSoN of Mis- sissippi. Mr. PAUL, Mr. GRAVE, and Mr. CRAMER, H H 2946. A bill to amend the account ability provisions of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of leek and for other purposes. to the Com mit tee on Education and Labor. By Mr. UDALI. of New Mexico. H R 2947 A bill to provide for the estab- lishment of energy performance standards for new Federal or federally supported build- logs. and major renovations of Federal ue federally supported buildings. and for other purposes. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. and In addition to the Commit tees on Transportation and Infrastructure. and Ways and Means. for a period to be sub- sequently determined by the Speaker. in each case to- consideration of such provi- sons as fall within the Jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr WALBERG H.R. 2946 A bill to amend the Internal Rev enue Code of 1906 to permit health insurance to be purchased from a health savings ac count. to the Committee on Ways and Means By Mr. WEXLER for himself. GSI.LEGI,-1. and Mr. ACKERMAN1 H.R. 2949 A bill to authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation. and for other purposes: to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. By Mrs WILSON of New Mexico' H H Iwo. A bill to reduce our Nation's de pendency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable. and alternative energy re- sources. promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency. and creating Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewable. Reserve to invest in alter native energy. and for other purposes. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. and In addition to the Committees on Science and Technology. Education and Labor. Tramper tattoo and Infrastructure. Natural Re- sources. Oversight and Government Reform. Financial Services. Foreign Affairs, Small Business. the Judiciary. Armed Services. In telligence Permanent Select). and Agri- culture. for period to be subsequently de- termined by the Speaker. in each case for Mr , 4. Poe. Hoarse e'ellA Mi . J 'itch LIXALMY June 28, 2007 By Mr. SCOTT of Virginia H R 2908. A bill to encourage States to re- port to the Attorney General certain infor- mation regarding the Mateo( individuals In the custody of law enforcement agencies. to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. ABERCROMBIE (for himself and Mr. PUTNAM): H.R. 2909. A bill to amend the Internal Rev. edue Code of 19118 to restore the deduction for the travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel: to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mrs. DAVIS of California (for her- self. Mr. MITCHELL. and Mr WALL of Minnesota): H.R. 2910. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for reimbursement to members of the Armed Forces of tuition for programs of education delayed by military service, for deferment of students loans and reduced interest rates for members of the Armed Forces during periods of military service, and for other purposes. to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. By Mr ACKERMAN for himself. Mr GRIJALVA. MS KAMA. Ms. JACKSON JACKsON Lag of Texas, Mr. CAPL, A N o. Mr. COHEN. Ms. ZOE WOKEN of Cali- fornia. Mr. PAWS of North Carolina. Mr. RANGEL. Ms. SCNAKOwelKY, Mr. MCDERMOTT. Me Lea. and Mr. CLEAVER): H.R. 1911. A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide similar protec- tions under that Act for consumer* as apply under the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes. to the Committee on Finn. cial Services By Mr. BISHOP of New York H.R. 2912. A bill to require the Adminis- trator of the Federal Aviation Administra- tion to finalize the proposed rule relating to the reduction of fuel tank flammability ex- posure. and for other pumas to the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ture. By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. and Mr KUHL of New York). H.R. 2913 A bill to amend the administer tine requirements for conservation programs administered by the Department of Agri- culture to ensure greater emphasis on in- creasing habitat for native and managed pol- linators and establishing cropping systems, integrated pest management regimes. and other practices to protect native and man- aged pollinators. and for other purposes: to the Committee on Agriculture. By Mr. BRADY of Texas (for himself, Mr. ISRAEL. Mrs BLACKBURN. Mr. HI:Rotas. Mrs. CUES. Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania. Mr RAWER.. Mr. Hie- CHIT. Mr. MIMES of New York. Mr. MCNULTY. Mr. Nenii, Mr PAUL. Mr RAM8T AD. Kt Mailiows. Mrs. TAL8CHER. Ms. ROnAL-ALL.ARD, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. and Mr. WONG of Florida): H.R. 2914. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access of Medicare beneficiaries to immune globulins, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means. for period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker. In each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with- in the jurisdiction of the committee con corned. By Mr. BRALEY of Iowa (for himself. Mr CONYERS, Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. BOO- WELL, and Mr. LOISSACK 2915 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Na- tional Health Service Corp Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs. to the Com- mittee on Energy and Commerce. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE By Mr. BURTON of Indiana. H.R. anti. A bill to prevent Members of Congress from receiving the automatic pay adjustment scheduled to take effect In 2008; to the Committee on House Administration. and in addition to the Committee on Over- sight and Government Reform. for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak- er, In each case for consideration of such pro- visions as fall within the jurisdiction o! the committee concerned. By Mr BUTTERFIELD (for himself. Ms. BERKLEy. Mr. MCINTYRE. Mr. Minute of New York, Mr. WYNN. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. and Mr. Lea is of Georgian H.R. 2917. A bill to require the Federal Communication Commission to 1...iort on measures being taken to inform the public of the transition to digital format television broadcasting. to the Committee on Energy and ComL)erce By Mrs. CAPPS (for herself. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Ms. ESHOC, Mr. FARR. Ms. SOLIS. Ms. ZOE LOFOREN of California. Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. WAXMAN. Mr GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr HONDA. Ms. WOOLsEY. Ms. MATSUI, Mr. STARK. Mr. LANTOS. Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Ms. WATSON. We. NAPOLITANO. Ms. LEE. Ms HAR- MAN. Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mrs Davis of California. Ms ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. BERMAN. Ms LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California, and Mr. SHERMAN) H.R. 2918. A bill to permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the State of California. and for other purposes. to the Committee on Natural u5es. to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct study to deter- mine the suitability and feasibility of desig- nating the Virgin Islands Military and Vet- erans Memorial, to be located in Fredericksted. St. Croix. U.S. Virgin Islands. as unit of the National Park System: to the Committee on Natural Resources. By Mrs CHRISTENSEN: H.R. 2920 A bill to convey certain sub- merged lands to the Government of the Vir- gin Islands, and for other purposes, to the Committee on Natural Resources By Mr. COOPER. H.R. 2921. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct study on the feasi- bility of authorizing the Department of the Treasury to create and issue annuity prod- ucts, and for other purposes. to the Com- mittee on Financial Services. By Ms. DEGETTE (for herself. Mr CAS- TLE. Mr. WERRA. and Mr KIRK H.R. 2922. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the occurrence of diabetes in Medicare beneficiaries by ex- tending coverage under Medicare for medical nutrition therapy services to such bene- ficiaries with pre -diabetes or with risk fac- tors for developing type 2 diabetes, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means. for a period to be subsequently deter- mined by the Speaker. in each case for con- sideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned By Mr. DINGELL for himself. Mr REGULA. Mr MCCRERY. Mr. JINDAL. Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr BAKER, Mr JEFFERSON. Mr BOUSTANY. and Mr. MELANCONU H.R. 2933. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to make grant to the National D- Day Museum Foundation for facilities and programs of America's National World War 11 Museum: to the Committee on Armed Services 117431 By Mr. ELLISON H.R. 1929. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1988 to expand expenses which qualify for the Hope Scholarship Credit and to make the Hope Scholarship Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit refundable. to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. GALLEGLY for himself. Mr. MATHS:10N. Mr ETNERtooK. and Mr GILLMOR). H.R. 2925. A bill to provide grant program for gifted and talented students, and for other purposes. to the Committee on Edu- cation and Labor. By Mr. AL GREEN of Texas (for him- self. Mr. LINDA T SANCHEZ of Cali- fornia. Mr. HONDA, Mr FRANK of MIS- sachusetts. Ms. WATERS. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Gmr !aria. Mr. HIS° IONA. Mr. THOMPSON Of Mis- sissippi. Mr. SERRANO. Mr SIRES. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr GRIJALVA, Mr. PASTOR. Mr ELI-WON. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. CAPUANO. Ms. Noma of Wisconsin. Mr. LYNCH. Mr. CLAY. Mr. WATT. Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. LARSON Of Connecticut. Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. WALSH of New York. and Mr. COHEN('. H.R. 2928. A bill to authorize funds to pre- vent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing, to increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program, and for other purposes: to the Committee on Fi- nancial Services, By Mr HILL (for himself. Mr TERRY, Mr BARROW. Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Ross, and Mr TOWNS) H.R. 2927 A bill to increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for auto- mobiles, to promote the domestic develop- ment and production of advanced technology vehicles. and for other purposes: to the Com- mittee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. HINOJOSA (for himself. Mr. BACA, Mr. BECIERRA, Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. SERRANO. Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr ORTIZ. Mr. Paves. Mr RODRIGUEZ Ms. ROYHAL-ALLARD. Mr. SALAZAR. Ms. SoLIS. Ms. VELAZQUEZ. Mr SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Davis of Illinois Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr FATTAN. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Ms. Lea. and Ms LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California) H.R. 2928 A bill to provide grants to States to improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards, to develop and implement effective school mod- els for struggling students and dropouts, and to improve State policies to raise graduation rates. and for other purposes. to the Com- mittee on Education and Labor. By Ms LEE (for hermit. Mr. ALLEN. Ms Woman,. Mr. PRICK or North Carolina. and Ms. Warms): H.R. 2929 A bill to limit the use of funds to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the perna- nent stationing of United States -Armed Forces in Iraq or to exercise United States economic control of the oil resources of Iraq; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Serv- ices. a period to be subsequently deter- mined fly the Speaker, in each case for con- sideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. MAHONEY of Florida: H R 2930. A bill to amend section 202 of the Housing Act of 1969 to improve the program under such section for supportive housing for the elderly. and for other purposes: to the Committee on Financial Services. By Mrs, MALONEY of New York (for herself and Mrs CANTO, Iii r H.R. --10 By afrroACHRISTENSISN. for "'""m"s H. R. 2919 SE8810N To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Virgin Islands and Veterans Memorial, to he located in Frederieksted, St. Croix. Virgin Islands, as a unit of the National Park System. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUNE 28, 2007 Mrs. CUR IsTENHEN introduced the following bill, which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct study to determine the suitability and feasibility of desig- nating the Virgin Islands Military and Veterans Memo- rial, to be located in Frederieksted, St. Croix, U.S. Vir- gin Islands, as a unit of the National Park System. 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and /louse of Representa- 2 lives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 3 SECTION 1. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE STUDY REGARDING 4 THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS MILITARY AND 5 VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM. 6 (a) FINDINtiS, -The Congress finds as follows: 0 Military 1 a 2 (I) The U.S. Virgin Islands Military and Vet- 2 erans Memorial will be a tribute to the over 3000 3 war veterans of Virgin Island descent who reside in 4 St. Croix. Virgin Islands. 5 (2) The Memorial will include exhibits, arti- 6 facts, and memorabilia of conflicts that involved vet- 7 erans of Virgin Island descent, including members of 8 the 332nd Fighter Group, more commonly known as 9 the Tuskegee Airmen. 10 (3) The Memorial will feature a Wall of Re- 11 membrane listing and identifying every Virgin Is- 12 land veteran by war or conflict to provide a lasting 13 homage to their courage and resolve. 14 (4) The plan for the Memorial includes estab- 15 lishment of a veterans medical clinic on the Memo- 16 rial site, to extend and enhance medical services for 17 veterans on the Island of St. Croix. 18 (5) In 2001, the 24th Legislature of the Virgin 19 Islands enacted legislation, known as the Virgin Is- 20 lands Military Museum and Veterans Memorial Act, 21 authorizing establishment of a memorial in the 22 Virgin I ands to the over 3000 registered Virgin Is- 23 laud War Veterans who reside in the Virgin Islands, .11R 29111111 it 1 taw J 1 1 (6) It is anticipated that funding to construct 2 the Memorial will come from a combination of Fed- 3 oral, local, and private funding sources. 4 (b) STUDY. -The Secretary of the Interior shall carry 5 out a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of 6 designating the U.S. Virgin Islands Military and Veterans 7 Memorial, to be located or on acres in Fredericksted, St. 8 Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as a unit of the National Park 9 System. 10 (c) STUDY PROCESS AND C" N1PLET N .-Sect ion 11 8(e) of Public Law 91-383 (16 U.S.C. la-5(e)) shall 12 apply to the conduct and completion of the study required 13 by this section. 14 (d) REPowr.-1 he Secretary shall submit a report 15 describing the results the study required by this section 16 to the Committee on Resources of the house of Represent- 17 atives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- 18 sources of the Senate. 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