S. PRT. 108–69

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

UNITED STATES SENATE

LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR

ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH CONGRESS

CONVENED JANUARY 7, 2003 FIRST SESSION ! ADJOURNED DECEMBER 8, 2003

CONVENED JANUARY 20, 2004 SECOND SESSION ! ADJOURNED DECEMBER 7, 2004

CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Chairman

FINAL

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COMMITTEE

CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, IOWA, Chairman

ORRIN G. HATCH, UTAH

DON NICKLES, OKLAHOMA

TRENT LOTT, MISSISSIPPI

OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, MAINE

JON KYL, ARIZONA

CRAIG THOMAS, WYOMING

RICK SANTORUM, PENNSYLVANIA

BILL FRIST, TENNESSEE

GORDON SMITH, OREGON

JIM BUNNING, KENTUCKY

MAX BAUCUS, MONTANA

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, WEST VIRGINIA

TOM DASCHLE, SOUTH DAKOTA

JOHN BREAUX, LOUISIANA

KENT CONRAD, NORTH DAKOTA

BOB GRAHAM, FLORIDA

JAMES M. JEFFORDS (I), VERMONT

JEFF BINGAMAN, NEW MEXICO

JOHN F. KERRY, MASSACHUSETTS

BLANCHE L. LINCOLN, ARKANSAS

KOLAN DAVIS, Staff Director and Chief Counsel

RUSSELL SULLIVAN, Democratic Staff Director

SUBCOMMITTEES

SUBCOMMITTEE ON TAXATION AND IRS OVERSIGHT

DON NICKLES, OKLAHOMA, Chairman

ORRIN G. HATCH, UTAH

TRENT LOTT, MISSISSIPPI

OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, MAINE

CRAIG THOMAS, WYOMING

RICK SANTORUM, PENNSYLVANIA

GORDON SMITH, OREGON

KENT CONRAD, NORTH DAKOTA

JEFF BINGAMAN, NEW MEXICO

BLANCHE L. LINCOLN, ARKANSAS

JOHN BREAUX, LOUISIANA

MAX BAUCUS, MONTANA

JAMES M. JEFFORDS (I), VERMONT

SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE

CRAIG THOMAS, WYOMING, Chairman

ORRIN G. HATCH, UTAH

CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, IOWA

GORDON SMITH, OREGON

OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, MAINE

BILL FRIST, TENNESSEE

TRENT LOTT, MISSISSIPPI

JIM BUNNING, KENTUCKY

MAX BAUCUS, MONTANA

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, WEST VIRGINIA

KENT CONRAD, NORTH DAKOTA

BOB GRAHAM, FLORIDA

JAMES M. JEFFORDS (I), VERMONT

TOM DASCHLE, SOUTH DAKOTA

JOHN F. KERRY, MASSACHUSETTS

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECURITY AND FAMILY POLICY

RICK SANTORUM, PENNSYLVANIA, Chairman

CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, IOWA

JON KYL, ARIZONA

JIM BUNNING, KENTUCKY

DON NICKLES, OKLAHOMA

OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, MAINE

BILL FRIST, TENNESSEE

JOHN BREAUX, LOUISIANA

TOM DASCHLE, SOUTH DAKOTA

JOHN F. KERRY, MASSACHUSETTS

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, WEST VIRGINIA

JEFF BINGAMAN, NEW MEXICO

BLANCHE L. LINCOLN, ARKANSAS

SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE

JON KYL, ARIZONA, Chairman

OLYMPIA J. SNOWE, MAINE

BILL FRIST, TENNESSEE

JIM BUNNING, KENTUCKY

DON NICKLES, OKLAHOMA

CRAIG THOMAS, WYOMING

RICK SANTORUM, PENNSYLVANIA

GORDON SMITH, OREGON

ORRIN G. HATCH, UTAH

TRENT LOTT, MISSISSIPPI

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER IV, WEST VIRGINIA

TOM DASCHLE, SOUTH DAKOTA

BOB GRAHAM, FLORIDA

JAMES M. JEFFORDS (I), VERMONT

JEFF BINGAMAN, NEW MEXICO

JOHN F. KERRY, MASSACHUSETTS

BLANCHE L. LINCOLN, ARKANSAS

JOHN BREAUX, LOUISIANA

MAX BAUCUS, MONTANA

SUBCOMMITTEE ON LONG-TERM GROWTH AND DEBT REDUCTION

GORDON SMITH, OREGON, Chairman

TRENT LOTT, MISSISSIPPI

JON KYL, ARIZONA

BOB GRAHAM, FLORIDA

KENT CONRAD, NORTH DAKOTA

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CONTENTS

Page

Jurisdiction of the committee ................................................................................................................................ 7

Rules of the committee .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Status of Senate bills and resolutions on which legislative action was taken .................................................... 13

Status of House bills and resolutions on which legislative action was taken ..................................................... 15

Bills and Resolutions referred to committee:

Senate:

Bills referred to committee .................................................................................................................... 17

Resolutions referred to committee ........................................................................................................ 91

Joint resolutions referred to committee ................................................................................................. 93

Concurrent resolutions referred to committee ...................................................................................... 95

House:

Bills referred to committee .................................................................................................................... 97

Resolutions referred to committee ........................................................................................................ 103

Amendments within Finance Committee’s jurisdiction ....................................................................................... 105

Nominations ........................................................................................................................................................... 107

Hearings held by committee .................................................................................................................................. 115

Publications by and for the committee ................................................................................................................. 119

Business meetings held by committee .................................................................................................................. 131

Public laws ............................................................................................................................................................. 135

Executive communications referred to committee ............................................................................................... 141

Presidential messages referred to committee ........................................................................................................ 209

Petitions referred to committee ............................................................................................................................. 211

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EXTRACT FROM THE LEGISLATIVE REORGANIZATION ACT OF 1946,

PUBLIC LAW 601, 79th CONGRESS, AS AMENDED

Standing Committees of the Senate

SEC. 102. Rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended to read as follows:

‘‘RULE XXV

‘‘Standing Committees

‘‘(1) The following standing committees shall be appointed at the commencement of each Congress, and shall continue and

have the power to act until their successors are appointed, with leave to report by bill or otherwise on matters within their respective jurisdictions:

* * * * * * *

‘‘(i) Committee on Finance, to which committee shall be referred all proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials,

and other matters relating to the following subjects:

‘‘1. Bonded debt of the United States, except as provided in the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

‘‘2. Customs, collection districts, and ports of entry and delivery.

‘‘3. Deposit of public moneys.

‘‘4. General revenue sharing.

‘‘5. Health programs under the Social Security Act and health programs financed by a specific tax or trust fund.

‘‘6. National social security.

‘‘7. Reciprocal trade agreements.

‘‘8. Revenue measures generally, except as provided in the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

‘‘9. Revenue measures relating to the insular possessions.

‘‘10. Tariffs and import quotas, and matters related thereto.

‘‘11. Transportation of dutiable goods.’’

* * * * * * *

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COMMITTEE RULES

I. RULES OF PROCEDURE

Rule 1. Regular Meeting Days.—The regular meeting day of the committee shall be the second and fourth Tuesday of each

month, except that if there be no business before the committee the regular meeting shall be omitted.

Rule 2. Committee Meetings.—(a) Except as provided by paragraph 3 of Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate (relating to special meetings called by a majority of the committee) and subsection (b) of this rule, committee meetings, for the conduct

of business, for the purpose of holding hearings, or for any other purpose, shall be called by the chairman. Members will be

notified of committee meetings at least 48 hours in advance, unless the chairman determines that an emergency situation requires

a meeting on shorter notice. The notification will include a written agenda together with materials prepared by the staff relating

to that agenda. After the agenda for a committee meeting is published and distributed, no nongermane items may be brought

up during that meeting unless at least two-thirds of the members present agree to consider those items.

(b) In the absence of the chairman, meetings of the committee may be called by the ranking majority member of the

committee who is present, provided authority to call meetings has been delegated to such member by the chairman.

Rule 3. Presiding Officer.—(a) The chairman shall preside at all meetings and hearings of the committee except that in his

absence the ranking majority member who is present at the meeting shall preside.

(b) Notwithstanding the rule prescribed by subsection (a) any member of the committee may preside over the conduct

of a hearing.

Rule 4. Quorums.—(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) one-third of the membership of the committee, including not less

than one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party, shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.

(b) Notwithstanding the rule prescribed by subsection (a), one member shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting a hearing.

Rule 5. Reporting of Measures or Recommendations.—No measure or recommendation shall be reported from the committee

unless a majority of the committee is actually present and a majority of those present concur.

Rule 6. Proxy Voting; Polling.—(a) Except as provided by paragraph 7(a)(3) of Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate

(relating to limitation on use of proxy voting to report a measure or matter), members who are unable to be present may have

their vote recorded by proxy.

(b) At the discretion of the committee, members who are unable to be present and whose vote has not been cast by proxy

may be polled for the purpose of recording their vote on any rollcall taken by the committee.

Rule 7. Order of Motions.—When several motions are before the committee dealing with related or overlapping matters, the

chairman may specify the order in which the motions shall be voted upon.

Rule 8. Bringing a Matter to a Vote.—If the chairman determines that a motion or amendment has been adequately debated,

he may call for a vote on such motion or amendment, and the vote shall then be taken, unless the committee votes to continue

debate on such motion or amendment, as the case may be. The vote on a motion to continue debate on any motion or amendment

shall be taken without debate.

Rule 9. Public Announcement of Committee Votes.—Pursuant to paragraph 7(b) of Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the

Senate (relating to public announcement of votes), the results of rollcall votes taken by the committee on any measure (or amendment thereto) or matter shall be announced publicly not later than the day on which such measure or matter is ordered reported

from the committee.

Rule 10. Subpoenas.—Subpoenas for attendance of witnesses and the production of memoranda, documents, and records shall

be issued by the chairman, or by any other member of the committee designated by him.

Rule 11. Nominations.—In considering a nomination, the Committee may conduct an investigation or review of the nominee’s

experience, qualifications, and suitability, to serve in the position to which he or she has been nominated. To aid in such investigation or review, each nominee may be required to submit a sworn detailed statement including biographical, financial, policy, and

other information which the Committee may request. The Committee may specify which items in such statement are to be received on a confidential basis. Witnesses called to testify on the nomination may be required to testify under oath.

Rule 12. Open Committee Hearings.—To the extent required by paragraph 5 of Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate

(relating to limitations on open hearings), each hearing conducted by the committee shall be open to the public.

Rule 13. Announcement of Hearings.—The committee shall undertake consistent with the provisions of paragraph 4(a) of Rule

XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate (relating to public notice of committee hearings) to issue public announcements of

hearings it intends to hold at least one week prior to the commencement of such hearings.

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Rule 14. Witnesses at Hearings.—(a) Each witness who is scheduled to testify at any hearing must submit his written testimony

to the staff director not later than noon of the business day immediately before the last business day preceding the day on which

he is scheduled to appear. Such written testimony shall be accompanied by a brief summary of the principal points covered in

the written testimony. Having submitted his written testimony, the witness shall be allowed not more than ten minutes for oral

presentation of his statement.

(b) Witnesses may not read their entire written testimony, but must confine their oral presentation to a summarization

of their arguments.

(c) Witnesses shall observe proper standards of dignity, decorum and propriety while presenting their views to the committee. Any witness who violates this rule shall be dismissed, and his testimony (both oral and written) shall not appear in the

record of the hearing.

(d) In scheduling witnesses for hearings, the staff shall attempt to schedule witnesses so as to attain a balance of views

early in the hearings. Every member of the committee may designate witnesses who will appear before the committee to testify.

To the extent that a witness designated by a member cannot be scheduled to testify during the time set aside for the hearing,

a special time will be set aside for the witness to testify if the member designating that witness is available at that time to chair

the hearing.

Rule 15. Audiences.—Persons admitted into the audience for open hearings of the committee shall conduct themselves with the

dignity, decorum, courtesy and propriety traditionally observed by the Senate. Demonstrations of approval or disapproval of any

statement or act by any member or witness are not allowed. Persons creating confusion or distractions or otherwise disrupting

the orderly proceeding of the hearing shall be expelled from the hearing.

Rule 16. Broadcasting of Hearings.—(a) Broadcasting of open hearings by television or radio coverage shall be allowed upon

approval by the chairman of a request filed with the staff director not later than noon of the day before the day on which such

coverage is desired.

(b) If such approval is granted, broadcasting coverage of the hearing shall be conducted unobtrusively and in accordance

with the standards of dignity, propriety, courtesy and decorum traditionally observed by the Senate.

(c) Equipment necessary for coverage by television and radio media shall not be installed in, or removed from, the hearing

room while the committee is in session.

(d) Additional lighting may be installed in the hearing room by the media in order to raise the ambient lighting level

to the lowest level necessary to provide adequate television coverage of the hearing at the then current state of the art of television

coverage.

(e) The additional lighting authorized by subsection (d) of this rule shall not be directed into the eyes of any members

of the committee or of any witness, and at the request of any such member or witness, offending lighting shall be extinguished.

(f) No witness shall be required to be photographed at any hearing or to give testimony while the broadcasting (or coverage) of that hearing is being conducted. At the request of any such witness who does not wish to be subjected to radio or

television coverage, all equipment used for coverage shall be turned off.

Rule 17. Subcommittees.—(a) The chairman, subject to the approval of the committee, shall appoint legislative subcommittees.

All legislation shall be kept on the full committee calendar unless a majority of the members present and voting agree to refer

specific legislation to an appropriate subcommittee.

(b) The chairman may limit the period during which House-passed legislation referred to a subcommittee under paragraph

(a) will remain in that subcommittee. At the end of that period, the legislation will be restored to the full committee calendar.

The period referred to in the preceding sentences should be 6 weeks, but may be extended in the event that adjournment or

a long recess is imminent.

(c) All decisions of the chairman are subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the committee.

(d) The full committee may at any time by majority vote of those members present discharge a subcommittee from further

consideration of a specific piece of legislation.

(e) Because the Senate is constitutionally prohibited from passing revenue legislation originating in the Senate, subcommittees may mark up legislation originating in the Senate and referred to them under Rule 16(a) to develop specific proposals for

full committee consideration but may not report such legislation to the full committee. The preceding sentence does not apply

to nonrevenue legislation originating in the Senate.

(f) The chairman and ranking minority members shall serve as nonvoting ex officio members of the subcommittees on

which they do not serve as voting members.

(g) Any member of the committee may attend hearings held by any subcommittee and question witnesses testifying before

that subcommittee.

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(h) Subcommittee meeting times shall be coordinated by the staff director to insure that—

(1) no subcommittee meeting will be held when the committee is in executive session, except by unanimous consent;

(2) no more than one subcommittee will meet when the full committee is holding hearings; and

(3) not more than two subcommittees will meet at the same time.

Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3), a subcommittee may meet when the full committee is holding hearings and

two subcommittees may meet at the same time only upon the approval of the chairman and the ranking minority member of

the committee and subcommittees involved.

(i) All nominations shall be considered by the full committee.

(j) The chairman will attempt to schedule reasonably frequent meetings of the full committee to permit consideration of

legislation reported favorably to the committee by the subcommittees.

Rule 18. Transcripts of Committee Meetings.—An accurate record shall be kept of all markups of the committee, whether they

be open or closed to the public. This record, marked as ‘‘uncorrected,’’ shall be available for inspection by Members of the

Senate, or members of the committee together with their staffs, at any time. This record shall not be published or made public

in any way except:

(a) By majority vote of the committee after all members of the committee have had a reasonable opportunity to correct

their remarks for grammatical errors or to accurately reflect statements made.

(b) Any member may release his own remarks made in any markup of the committee provided that every member or

witness whose remarks are contained in the released portion is given a reasonable opportunity before release to correct their remarks.

Notwithstanding the above, in the case of the record of an executive session of the committee that is closed to the

public pursuant to Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the record shall not be published or made public in any

way except by majority vote of the committee after all members of the committee have had a reasonable opportunity to correct

their remarks for grammatical errors or to accurately reflect statements made.

Rule 19. Amendment of Rules.—The foregoing rules may be added to, modified, amended or suspended at any time.

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STATUS OF BILLS ON WHICH LEGISLATIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN

SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Bill No. Title Reported

in Senate

Passed

Senate

Reported

in House

Passed

House

Conference Report

Agreed to in— Signed Into

Law

Public

Law No.

Senate House

S. 1

(H.R. 1)

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of

2003

June 13,

2003*1

(without written rpt.)

June 27, 2003*

(See H.R. 1 for

further action)

S. 2

(H.R. 2)

Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act of 2003May 9, 20031

(without written rpt.)

(See H.R. 2 for

further action)

S. 150 Internet Tax Feeedom Act Sept. 29,

20032

S. Rpt. 108–

155

Apr. 29, 2004*

Oct. 29, 2003

(Finance Cmte.

discharged)

Nov. 19, 2004 Dec. 3, 2004 108–435

S. 312

(H.R. 2854)

State Children’s Health Insurance ProgramJune 24, 20031

S. Rpt. 108–78

June 26, 2003*

(See H.R. 2854

for further

action)

S. 333 John Breaux Elder Justice

Act

Sept. 28,

2004*1

(without written rpt.)

S. 351 Armed Forces Tax Fairness

Act of 2003

Feb. 11, 20031

S. Rpt. 108–3

S. 622 Dylan Lee James Act Sept. 30,

2003*1

S. Rpt. 108–

157

May 6, 2004* (May 10,

2004—Received in

the House

and ref. to

En. &

Com.)

S. 671

(H.R. 1047)

Misc. Trade & Tech. Corrections Act of 2003Mar. 20, 20031

S. Rpt. 108–28

(See H.R. 1047

for further

action)

S. 753 Tax Court Modernization May 5, 20031

S. Rpt. 108–42

S. 760

(H.R. 1584)

Clean Diamond Trade Act Apr. 9, 2003*1

S. Rpt. 108–36

(Apr. 30, 2003

Indef.

postpnd.)

(See H.R. 1584

for further

action)

S. 882

(H.R. 1528)

Good Government Act May 4, 2004*1

S. Rpt. 108–

257

(May 19,

2004—returned to

Cal.)

(See H.R. 1528

for further

action)

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Bill No. Title Reported

in Senate

Passed

Senate

Reported

in House

Passed

House

Conference Report

Agreed to in— Signed Into

Law

Public

Law No.

Senate House

S. 1054

(H.R. 2)

Jobs and Growth Act May 13, 20031

(without written rpt.)

(May 16,

2003—returned to

Cal.)

(See H.R. 2 for

further action)

S. 1149 Energy Tax Incentive Act of

2003

May 23, 20031

S. Rpt. 108–54

S. 1416

(H.R. 2738)

U.S.-Chile FTA July 22, 2003

(Joint w/Judiciary)

S. Rpt. 108–

116

(See H.R. 2738

for further

action)

S. 1417

(H.R. 2739)

U.S.-Singapore FTA July 22, 2003

(Joint w/Judiciary)

S. Rpt. 108–

117

(See H.R. 2739

for further

action)

S. 1548 VEETC Act of 2003 Sept. 17,

2003*1

S. 1637

(H.R. 4520)

JOBS Act Nov. 7,

2003*1

S. Rpt. 108–92

May 11, 2004*

(See H.R. 4520

for further

action)

S. 2424 National Employee Savings

and Trust Equity Guarantee Act of 2004

May 14, 20041

S. Rpt. 108–

266

S. 2610

(H.R. 4759)

U.S.-Australia FTA July 14, 20041

S. Rpt. 108–

316

(See H.R. 4759

for further

action)

S. 2618 Medicare Cost-Sharing for

Part B

Nov. 16, 2004

(Finance Cmte.

discharged)

Nov. 19, 2004 Dec. 8, 2004 108–448

S. 2677

(H.R. 4842)

U.S.-Morocco FTA July 20, 20041

S. Rpt. 108–

317

July 21, 2004 (See H.R.

4842 for

further action)

S. 3019

(H.R. 1308)

Tax Technical Corrections

Act of 2004

(See H.R. 1308

for further

action)

S. Res. 61 Cmte. on Finance Authorization of ExpendituresFeb. 24, 20031

(without written rpt.)

* With amendments.

1Reported by the Senate Committee on Finance.

2Reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce.

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STATUS OF BILLS ON WHICH LEGISLATIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN

HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

Bill No. Title Reported

in House

Passed

House

Reported

in Senate

Passed

Senate

Conference Report

Agreed to in— Signed Into

Law

Public

Law No.

House Senate

H.R. 1

(S. 1)

Prescription Drug and

Medicare Improvement

Act of 2003

June 27,

2003*

June 13, 2003*1

(without written

rpt.)

July 7, 2003* Nov. 22, 2003

H. Rpt. 108–

391

Nov. 25, 2003

H. Rpt. 108–

391

Dec. 8, 2003 108–173

H.R. 2

(S. 2)

Jobs and Growth Act of

2003

May 8, 2003*2

H. Rpt. 108–94

May 9, 2003 May 15, 2003* May 23, 2003

H. Rpt. 108–

126

May 23, 2003

H. Rpt. 108–

126

May 28, 2003 108–27

H.R. 4 PRIDE Act Feb. 13, 2003 Oct. 3, 2003*1

S. Rpt. 108–162

H.R. 743 Social Security Protection

Act of 2003

Mar. 24,

2003*2

H. Rpt. 108–46

Apr. 2, 2003* Oct. 29, 20031

S. Rpt. 108–176

Dec. 9, 2003* Feb. 11, 2004

(H. agreed to

Sen. amdt.

with an

amdt.)

Mar. 2, 2004 108–203

H.R. 982 Amer. Samoa Bond TreatmentMay 15, 2003 3

H. Rpt. 108–

102, pt. 1

Oct. 7, 2003* 4

H. Rpt. 108–

102, pt. 2

Nov. 4, 2003 July 20, 2004 1

(without written

rpt.)

Sept. 29, 2004 Oct. 16, 2004 108–326

H.R. 1047

(S. 671)

Misc. Trade & Tech. Cor.

Act of 2003

Mar. 5, 2003 Mar. 4, 2004* Oct. 8, 2004

H. Rpt. 108–

771

Nov. 19, 2004

H. Rpt. 108–

771

Dec. 3, 2004 108–429

H.R. 1308

(S. 3019)

Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004Mar. 19, 2003 June 5, 2003 Sept. 23, 2004

H. Rpt. 108–

696

Sept. 23, 2004

H. Rpt. 108–

696

Oct. 4, 2004 108–311

H.R. 1528

(S. 882)

Good Government Act Apr. 8, 2003*2

H. Rpt. 108–61

June 19,

2003*

June 20, 2003

(Finance Cmte.

discharged)

May 19, 2004*

H.R. 1584

(S. 760)

Clean Diamond Trade Act Apr. 8, 2003* Apr. 10, 2003* Apr. 25, 2003 108–19

H.R. 2738

(S. 1416)

U.S.-Chile FTA July 21, 2003 2

H. Rpt. 108–

224, pt. 1

July 22, 2003 3

H. Rpt. 108–

224, pt. 2

July 24, 2003 July 31, 2003 Sept. 3, 2003 108–77

H.R. 2739

(S. 1417)

U.S.-Singapore FTA July 21, 2003 2

H. Rpt. 108–

225, pt. 1

July 22, 2003 3

H. Rpt. 108–

225, pt. 2

July 24, 2003 July 31, 2003 Sept. 3, 2003 108–78

H.R. 2854

(S. 312)

SCHIP July 25, 2003 July 31, 2003 Aug. 15, 2003 108–74

H.R. 3108 Pension Funding Equity

Act of 2004

Oct. 8, 2003 Jan. 22, 2004

(Finance Cmte.

discharged)

Jan 29, 2004* Apr. 2, 2004

H. Rpt. 108–

457

Apt. 8, 2004

H. Rpt. 108–

457

Apr. 10, 2004 108–218

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Bill No. Title Reported

in House

Passed

House

Reported

in Senate

Passed

Senate

Conference Report

Agreed to in— Signed Into

Law

Public

Law No.

House Senate

H.R. 4520

(S. 1637)

American Jobs Creation Act

of 2004

June 16,

2004*2

H. Rpt. 108–

548

June 17, 2004 July 15, 2004* Oct. 7, 2004

H. Rpt. 108–

755

Oct. 11, 2004

H. Rpt. 108–

755

Oct. 22, 2004 108–357

H.R. 4759

(S. 2610)

U.S.-Australia FTA July 12,

2004 2

H. Rpt. 108–

597

July 14, 2004 July 15, 2004 Aug. 3, 2004 108–286

H.R. 4842

(S. 2677)

U.S.-Morocco FTA July 21,

2004 2

H. Rpt. 108–

627

July 22, 2004 July 22, 2004 Aug. 17, 2004 108–302

* With amendments.

1Reported by the Senate Committee on Finance.

2Reported by the House Ways and Means Committee.

3Reported by the House Judiciary Committee.

4Reported by the House Resources Committee.

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SENATE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. 1

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced June 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

June 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7720)

June 12, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with

an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

June 13, 2003—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment

to the title. Without written report.

June 13, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

June 16, 2003—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S7906-7922)

June 17, 2003—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7947-

7974)

June 18, 2003—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8013-

8116; text of measure as reported in Senate with modification: CR

S8020-8088)

June 18, 2003—S.AMDT. 932 Amendment SA 932 proposed by

Senator Enzi. (consideration: CR S8105-818, S8109; text: CR

S8105) To improve disclosure requirements and to increase beneficiary choices.

June 19, 2003—S.AMDT. 932 Amendment SA 932 as modified

agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 95–0. (text as modified:

CR S8182)

June 19, 2003—S.AMDT. 944 Amendment SA 944 proposed by

Senator Enzi for Senator Cantwell to Amendment SA 932. (consideration: CR S8184; text: CR S8184) To prohibit an eligible

entity offering a Medicare Prescription Drug plan, a Medicare

Advantage Organization offering a MedicareAdvantage plan, and

other health plans from contracting with a pharmacy benefit

manager (PBM) unless the PBM satisfies certain requirements.

June 19, 2003—S.AMDT. 944 Amendment SA 944 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

June 19, 2003—S.AMDT. 945 Amendment SA 945 proposed by

Senator Gregg. (consideration: CR S8189-8198, S8200-8201) To

ensure that there is competition in the pharmaceutical industry

and increased access to affordable drugs.

June 19, 2003—S.AMDT. 945 Amendment SA 945 agreed to in

Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94–1.

June 19, 2003—S.AMDT. 946 Amendment SA 946 proposed by

Senator Dorgan. (consideration: CR S8202-8216) To provide

greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals.

June 20, 2003—S.AMDT. 946 Amendment SA 946 agreed to in

Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62–28.

S. 1—Continued

June 23, 2003—S.AMDT. 957 Amendment SA 957 proposed by

Senator Dayton. (consideration: CR S8348; text: CR S8348) To

provide that prescription drug benefits for any Member of Congress who is enrolled in a health benefits plan under chapter 89

of title 5, United States Code, may not exceed the level of prescription drug benefits passed in the 1st session of the 108th

Congress, and for other purposes.

June 24, 2003—S.AMDT. 957 Amendment SA 957 agreed to in

Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 93–3.

June 23, 2003—S.AMDT. 972 Amendment SA 972 proposed by

Senator Bingaman for Senator Snowe. (consideration: CR

S8336-8337; text: CR S8336) To provide reimbursement for

Federally qualified health centers participating in medicare managed care.

June 25, 2003—S.AMDT. 972 Amendment SA 972 agreed to in

Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 94–1. S.AMDT. 974 Amendment SA

974 proposed by Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S8351-

8352; text: CR S8351) To enhance competition for prescription

drugs by increasing the ability of the Department of Justice and

Federal Trade Commission to enforce existing antitrust laws regarding brand name drugs and generic drugs.

June 25, 2003—S.AMDT. 974 Amendment SA 974 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

June 25, 2003—S.AMDT. 988 Amendment SA 988 proposed by

Senator Thomas. (consideration: CR S8480-8481; text: CR

S8480-8481) To provide for the coverage of marriage and family

therapist services and mental health counselor services under

part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 988 Amendment SA 988 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 989 Amendment SA 989 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Collins. (consideration: CR S8681,

S8684; CR S8684; text: CR S8681) To increase Medicare payments for home health services furnished in a rural area.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 989 Amendment SA 989 as modified

agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (text as modified: CR

S8684)

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 994 Amendment SA 994 proposed by

Senator Durbin. (consideration: CR S8352-8356; text: CR

S8353-8354) To deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 994 Amendment SA 994 not agreed to

in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 39-56.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 996 Amendment SA 996 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Reed. (consideration: CR S8681,

S8684; text: CR S8684) To modify the GAO study of geographic differences in payments for physicians’ services relating

to the work geographic practice cost index.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 996 Amendment SA 996 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

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S. 1—Continued

June 25, 2003—S.AMDT. 1065 Amendment SA 1065 proposed by

Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR S8502; text: CR S8502)

To update, beginning in 209, the asset or resource test used for

purposes of determining the eligibility of low-income beneficiaries for premium and cost-sharing subsidies.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 1065 Amendment SA 1065 agreed to in

Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69–29.

June 25, 2003—S.AMDT. 1092 Amendment SA 1092 proposed by

Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S8539-8542) To evaluate

alternative payment and delivery systems.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 1092 Amendment SA 1092 as modified

agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 71–26.

June 24, 2003—S.AMDT. 1036 Amendment SA 1036 proposed by

Senator Reid for Senator Boxer. (consideration: CR S8424; text:

CR S8424) To eliminate the coverage gap for individuals with

cancer.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 1036 Motion to table amendment SA

1036 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54–44.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 1102 Amendment SA 1102 proposed by

Senator McConnell. (consideration: CR S8624, S8635-8636;

text: CR S8624; text as modified: CR S8635) To protect seniors

with cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or Alzheimer’s disease.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 1102 Amendment SA 1102 as modified

agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98–0.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 1118 Amendment SA 1118 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Specter. (consideration: CR S8681,

S8684; text: CR S8684) To express the sense of the Senate regarding the establishment of a nationwide permanent lifestyle

modification program for Medicare beneficiaries.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 1118 Amendment SA 1118 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

June 27, 2003—The committee substitute as amended agreed to by

Unanimous Consent.

June 27, 2003—Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment

to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 76–2.

June 27, 2003—Senate ordered measure printed as passed.

July 7, 2003—Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 1 as an

amendment.

July 7, 2003—Senate passed companion measure H.R. 1 in lieu of

this measure by Unanimous Consent.

July 7, 2003—Senate vitiated previous passage pursuant to the order

of June 26, 2003.

July 7, 2003—Returned to the Calendar.

(See also H.R. 1)

S. 2

Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act of 2003

NICKLES, DON [R-OK] (by request) (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Feb. 27, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2922-2923)

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 8, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with an

amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

May 9, 2003—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment

to the title. Without written report.

May 9, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

S. 5

Compassion and Personal Responsibility Act

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Feb. 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

Feb. 14, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 7

Prescription Drug Benefit and Cost Containment Act of 2003

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 21

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 9

Pension Protection and Expansion Act of 2003

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 12

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 10

Health Care Coverage Expansion and Quality Improvement Act of

2003

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 22

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 16

Equal Rights and Equal Dignity for Americans Act of 2003

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 27

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 19

Veterans and Military Personnel Fairness Act of 2003

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 30

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 24

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from

gross income dividends received by individuals.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 25

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that

dividend income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of

the maximum capital gains rate.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 26

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that

dividend and interest income of individuals not be taxed at rates

in excess of the maximum capital gains rate.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 34

Estate Tax Repeal Acceleration (ExTRA) for Family-Owned Businesses and Farms Act

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 35

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act of 2003

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 16

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 36

Medicare Equity Act of 2003

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 37

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit Kentucky

to operate a separate retirement system for certain public employees.

MCCONNELL, MITCH [R-KY] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 44

Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry

Act of 2003

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 53

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow small

business employers a credit against income tax for employee health

insurance expenses paid or incurred by the employer.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 58

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax

relief for the conversion of cooperative housing corporations into

condominiums.

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 62

Autonomy for Psychologists and Social Workers Act of 2003

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 63

Nursing School Clinics Act of 2003

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 64

Equity for Clinical Social Workers Act of 2003

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 72

A bill to provide for a special application of section 1034 of the Internal Revenue Code of 198

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 82

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain

helicopter uses from ticket taxes on transportation by air.

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 85

Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Act

LUGAR, RICHARD G. [R-IN] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 21

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 86

Small Employer Tax Assistance for Health Coverage Act of 2003

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 88

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend future

reductions of income tax rates if the Social Security surpluses are

used to fund such tax rate cuts.

HOLLINGS, ERNEST F. [D-SC] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 92

A bill to accelerate and make permanent the child tax credit.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 94

Tax Relief Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 95

A bill to make permanent the pension and individual retirement arrangement provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 200

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 96

Contract With Investors

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 97

A bill to treat certain hospital support organizations as qualified organizations for purposes of determining acquisition indebtedness.

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 100

Access to Affordable Health Care Act

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 102

Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Jan. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 106

Small Business Growth and Worker Assistance Act

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Jan. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 112

War Financing Act of 2003

HOLLINGS, ERNEST F. [D-SC] (introduced Jan. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 114

Rural Communities Hospice Care Access Improvement Act of 2003

COCHRAN, THAD [R-MS] (introduced Jan. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 119

A bill to provide special minimum funding requirements for certain

pension plans maintained pursuant to collective bargaining agreements.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Jan. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Jan. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 120

Marriage Penalty Relief Act of 2003

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Jan. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 12

Jan. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 126

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend future

reductions of the highest income tax rate if there exists a Federal

on-budget deficit.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced Jan. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 127

Child Support Enforcement Act

BOXER, BARBARA [D-CA] (introduced Jan. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 135

Dayton Fair Tax Cut Act

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced Jan. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 136

Expedited Remedy for Persistent Dumping Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Jan. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Jan. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 138

A bill to temporarily increase the Federal medical assistance percentage for the medicaid program.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Jan. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 28

Jan. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 142

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow medicare

beneficiaries an advanced refundable credit against income tax for

the purchase of outpatient prescription drugs.

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced Jan. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 150

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced Jan. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Jan. 13, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S236)

Jan. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced:

CR S236)

July 31, 2003—Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of

a substitute favorably.

Sept. 29, 2003—Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108–155.

Sept. 29, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Finance for a period

not to exceed thirty calendar days with instructions to report or be

discharged pursuant to the order of September 23, 2003.

Oct. 29, 2003—Senate Committee on Finance discharged, pursuant to

the order of September 23, 2003.

Oct. 29, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

Nov. 3, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13791-13793)

Nov. 6, 2003—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S14156-14173; text of measure as reported in

Senate: CR S14156-14157)

Nov. 6, 2003—The committee substitute agreed to by Unanimous

Consent.

Apr. 26, 2004—Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate

by Yea-Nay Vote. 74–11. (consideration: CR S4361; text: CR

S4361)

Apr. 26, 2004—S.AMDT. 3048 Amendment SA 3048 proposed by

Senator McCain. (consideration: CR S4402-4404, S4422; text:

CR S4402-4403) To extend the moratorium on taxes on Internet

access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Tax Freedom Act for 4 years,

and for other purposes.

Apr. 29, 2004—S.AMDT. 3048 Amendment SA 3048 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

S. 150—Continued

Apr. 29, 2004—S.AMDT. 3082 Amendment SA 3082 proposed by

Senator Lott to Amendment SA 304 (consideration: CR S4657-

4658; text: CR S4657) To extend the 1998 grandfather clause

from 3 years to 4 years.

Apr. 29, 2004—S.AMDT. 3082 Amendment SA 3082 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 29, 2004—S.AMDT. 3104 Amendment SA 3104 proposed by

Senator McCain for Senator Lautenberg to Amendment SA 304

(consideration: CR S4658; text: CR S4658) To require the

Comptroller General to study the impact of the Internet Tax

Freedom Act on State and local governments and on broadband

deployment.

Apr. 29, 2004—S.AMDT. 3104 Amendment SA 3104 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 29, 2004—S.AMDT. 3105 Amendment SA 3105 proposed by

Senator McCain to Amendment SA 304 (consideration: CR

S4661-4662; text: CR S4661) To provide for an exception for

voice and other services over the Internet.

Apr. 29, 2004—S.AMDT. 3105 Amendment SA 3105 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 29, 2004—Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

93–3. (text: CR S4669-4670)

Apr. 30, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar. 30, 2004—Received in the House.

Jan. 19, 2004—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10025-10026)

Jan. 19, 2004—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan. 19, 2004—Pursuant to the provisions of S. Con. Res. 146, enrollment corrections on S. 150 have been made.

Jan. 19, 2004—Cleared for White House.

Jan. 29, 2004—Presented to President.

Feb. 3, 2004—Signed by President.

Feb. 3, 2004—Became Public Law No: 108–435

S. 154

Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2003

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced Jan. 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 14, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 158

Small Business Expensing Improvement Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Jan. 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 14, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 160

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures, and for other

purposes.

BURNS, CONRAD R. [R-MT] (introduced Jan. 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: 17

Jan. 14, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 166

A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to clarify that

the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be

considered available resources under the supplemental security income program.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Jan. 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 169

Permanent Death Tax Repeal Act of 2003

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced Jan. 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 171

Medicare Ambulance Payment Reform Act of 2003

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced Jan. 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: 18

Jan. 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 172

Rural Health Care Equity Act of 2003

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced Jan. 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 173

Toxic Clean-up Polluter Pays Renewal Act

BOXER, BARBARA [D-CA] (introduced Jan. 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: 24

Jan. 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 174

Tuition Assistance for Families Act

BIDEN, JOSEPH R., JR. [D-DE] (introduced Jan. 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 176

Veterans Health Care Reimbursement Act of 2003

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced Jan. 16, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 16, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 178

Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Transplant

Patients Act of 2003

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Jan. 16, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 16, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 182

Ending the Double Standard for Stock Options Act

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Jan. 16, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Jan. 16, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 191

Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage Act of 2003

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Jan. 16, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 16, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 198

New Homestead Economic Opportunity Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Jan. 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Jan. 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 201

State and Local Aid and Economic Stimulus Act of 2003

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Jan. 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Jan. 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 202

Reserve Component Tax Assistance Act of 2003

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Jan. 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 25

Jan. 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 204

Medicaid Safety Net Improvement Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Jan. 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 12

Jan. 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 206

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the

treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchase

plans.

ROBERTS, PAT [R-KS] (introduced Jan. 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Jan. 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 207

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 10-

year extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Jan. 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Jan. 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 209

Charitable IRA Rollover Act of 2003

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Jan. 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Jan. 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 219

A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the adjustments to

be made in determining export price and constructed export price.

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Jan. 28, 2003)

Cosponsors: 13

Jan. 28, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 234

A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services on the Island of Diego Garcia shall be entitled to tax benefits

in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat

zone, and for other purposes.

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Jan. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 235

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the

treatment of dependent care assistance programs sponsored by the

Department of Defense for members of the Armed Forces of the

United States.

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Jan. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 240

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow allocation of small ethanol producer credit to patrons of cooperative, and

for other purposes.

FITZGERALD, PETER [R-IL] (introduced Jan. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Jan. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 242

Art and Collectibles Capital Gains Tax Treatment Parity Act

DOMENICI, PETE V. [R-NM] (introduced Jan. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Jan. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 251

Transportation Tax Equity and Fairness Act

LOTT, TRENT [R-MS] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 15

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 252

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special

rules relating to the replacement of livestock sold on account of

weather-related conditions.

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 256

CARE Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 259

A bill to expand the eligibility for membership in veterans organizations.

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 260

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the

continued use of renouncing United States citizenship as a device

for avoiding United States taxes.

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 261

Children First Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 18

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 262

Education Works Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 263

Self Sufficiency and Accountability Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 264

Children’s Health Protection and Eligibility Act of 2003

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 265

SUV Business Tax Loophole Closure Act

BOXER, BARBARA [D-CA] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 267

Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2003

MCCAIN, JOHN [R-AZ] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 270

Economic Security Act of 2003

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 271

Municipal Debt Refinancing Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 28

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 272

CARE Act of 2003

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Jan. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 22

Jan. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 283

Public Good IRA Rollover Act

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Feb. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 284

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for members of the uniformed services and the Foreign

Service in determining the exclusion of gain from the sale of a

principal residence.

MCCAIN, JOHN [R-AZ] (introduced Feb. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 4, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 287

Artist-Museum Partnership Act

LEAHY, PATRICK J. [D-VT] (introduced Feb. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 21

Feb. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 289

Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Feb. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 23

Feb. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 293

Native Alaskan Subsistence Whaling Act of 2003

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced Feb. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 294

A bill to eliminate the sunset for the determination of the Federal

medical assistance percentage for Alaska under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of

2000.

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced Feb. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 298

Assistance for Families of Space Shuttle Columbia Heroes Act

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Feb. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 13

Feb. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 299

A bill to modify the boundaries for a certain empowerment zone designation.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Feb. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 301

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that

reimbursements for costs of using passenger automobiles for charitable and other organizations are excluded from gross income, and

for other purposes.

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Feb. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 305

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include in the

criteria for selecting any project for the low-income housing credit

whether such project has high-speed Internet infrastructure.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Feb. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 306

Seniors Health and Independence Preservation Act of 2003

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Feb. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

Feb. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 310

Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2003

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced Feb. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 22

Feb. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 312

To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend the availability of allotments for fiscal years 1998 through 2001 under the

State Children’s Health Insurance Program.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Feb. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 25

Feb. 5, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1989-1990)

Feb. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(text of measure as introduced: CR S1990-1991)

June 12, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

June 24, 2003—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. With written report No. 108–7

June 24, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

June 26, 2003—Star Print ordered on Senate Report 108–78.

June 26, 2003—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S8633-8635)

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 1113 Amendment SA 1113 proposed by

Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S8633; text: CR S8633) To

make a technical correction.

June 26, 2003—S.AMDT. 1113 Amendment SA 1113 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

June 26, 2003—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous

Consent. (text: CR S8633-8635)

June 26, 2003—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

June 26, 2003—Received in the House.

June 26, 2003—Held at the desk.

S. 316

Chance to Succeed Act of 2003

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Feb. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Feb. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 322

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain

sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation.

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Feb. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Feb. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 327

A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow

up to 24 months of vocational educational training to be counted

as a work activity under the temporary assistance to needy families

program.

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Feb. 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 331

Indian and Alaska Native Foster Care and Adoption Services Amendments of 2003

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Feb. 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 12

Feb. 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 333

John Breaux Elder Justice Act

BREAUX, JOHN B. [D-LA] (introduced Feb. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 44

Sept. 28, 2004—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

S. 339

Arrow Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2003

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 343

Clinical Social Work Medicare Equity Act of 2003

MIKULSKI, BARBARA A. [D-MD] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 345

Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2003

NELSON, BILL [D-FL] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 348

Make College Affordable Act of 2003

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 349

Social Security Fairness Act of 2003

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 30

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 351

Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 5, 2003—Committee on Finance ordered to be reported an original measure.

Feb. 11, 2003—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. With written report No. 108–3.

Feb. 11, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

S. 355

Biodiesel Promotion Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 357

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

credit for the production of fuel from nonconventional sources to

include production of fuel from agricultural and animal waste.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 358

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

credit for the production of fuel from nonconventional sources for

the production of electricity to include landfill gas.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 359

Waste to Energy Utilization Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 360

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat natural

gas distribution lines as 10-year property for depreciation purposes.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 361

Resource Efficient Appliance Incentive Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 10

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 362

Social Security Family Protection Act

MIKULSKI, BARBARA A. [D-MD] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 363

Government Pension Offset Reform Act

MIKULSKI, BARBARA A. [D-MD] (introduced Feb. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 29

Feb. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 367

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act

Amendments of 2003

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Feb. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 368

Straight Talk on Social Security Act of 2003

MCCAIN, JOHN [R-AZ] (introduced Feb. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 373

Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2003

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Feb. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 16

Feb. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 374

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the occupational taxes relating to distilled spirits, wine, and beer.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Feb. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 20

Feb. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 375

Medicare Access Equity Act of 2003

DOMENICI, PETE V. [R-NM] (introduced Feb. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Feb. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 379

Medicare Incentive Payment Program Improvement Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Feb. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Feb. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 382

Medicare Cholesterol Screening Coverage Act of 2003

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Feb. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 10

Feb. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 384

Corporate Patriot Enforcement Act of 2003

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced Feb. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Feb. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 387

Geriatric Care Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 14

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 388

A Boost for Child Care Act

ROBERTS, PAT [R-KS] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 389

Caring for Children Act

ROBERTS, PAT [R-KS] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 13, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2465)

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(text of measure as introduced: CR S2466-2467)

Feb. 25, 2003—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Feb. 25, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Health, Education,

Labor, and Pensions.

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S. 393

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax with respect to employees who participate in the military reserve components and to allow a comparable credit for participating reserve component self-employed

individuals, and for other purposes.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 394

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the

combat zone income tax exclusion to include income for the period

of transit to the combat zone and to remove the limitation on such

exclusion for commissioned officers.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 395

Bipartisan Renewable Efficient Energy with Zero Effluent (BREEZE)

Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 15

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 396

Gunsmith Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2003

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 397

Payroll Tax Deduction Act

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 398

A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, Cuba, and in the Horn of

Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom shall be entitled

to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone, and for other purposes.

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 400

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the

expansion of areas designated as renewal communities based on

2000 census data.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 403

United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2003

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 412

Local Emergency Health Services Reimbursement Act of 2003

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced Feb. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Feb. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 416

Providing Annual Pap Tests to Save Women’s Lives Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Feb. 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Feb. 14, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 419

Medicare Osteoporosis Measurement Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Feb. 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Feb. 14, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 422

A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to modify the provisions relating to drawback claims, and for other purposes.

BREAUX, JOHN B. [D-LA] (introduced Feb. 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 14, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 429

Anti-Terrorism Military Sniper Weapon Reclassification Act of 2003

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced Feb. 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Feb. 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 439

Social Security Protection Act of 2003

BUNNING, JIM [R-IA] (introduced Feb. 25, 2003)

Feb. 25, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2707-2708)

Feb. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 743, which became Public Law

108–203 on Mar. 2, 2004.)

S. 442

Reservists and Guardsmen Pay Protection Act of 2003

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Feb. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Feb. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 446

A bill to suspend the duty on triethyleneglycol bis(2-ethyl hexanoate).

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced Feb. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 448

Leave No Child Behind Act of 2003

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced Feb. 26, 2003)

Cosponsors: 14

Feb. 26, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 456

A bill to exclude certain wire rods from the scope of any antidumping

or countervailing duty order issued as a result of certain investigations relating to carbon and certain alloy steel rods.

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Feb. 26, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 26, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 461

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Act of 2003

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Feb. 26, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

Feb. 26, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 464

Renewable Energy Incentives Act

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 15

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 465

Access to Innovation for Medicare Patients Act of 2003

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 15

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 467

State Sales and Income Tax Deduction Fairness Act of 2003

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 476

CARE Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 5, 2003—Committee on Finance ordered to be reported an original measure.

Feb. 27, 2003—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. With written report No. 108-11.

Feb. 27, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

Apr. 8, 2003—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S4930-4949)

Apr. 8, 2003—S.AMDT. 526 Amendment SA 526 proposed by

Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S4939) To provide a manager’s amendment.

Apr. 8, 2003—S.AMDT. 526 Amendment SA 526 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Apr. 9, 2003—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5007-

5044)

Apr. 9, 2003—S.AMDT. 527 Amendment SA 527 proposed by

Senator Nickles. (consideration: CR S5009-5011) To exclude 25

percent of gain on sales or exchanges of land or water interests

to any nonprofit entity for any charitable purpose.

Apr. 9, 2003—S.AMDT. 527 Motion to table amendment SA 527

agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 62-38.

Apr. 9, 2003—Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

95-5. (text as passed Senate: CR S5020-5043)

Apr. 9, 2003—Ordered held at desk.

S. 477

Preserving Prescription Drug Discounts Act

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 487

Commercial Fishermen Safety Act of 2003

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 488

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-

year extension of the credit for electricity produced from wind.

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 489

Haiti Economic Recovery Opportunity Act of 2003

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 12

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 492

A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to impose countervailing

duties on dynamic random access memory (DRAM) semiconductors produced by Hynix Semiconductor.

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 493

Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 17

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 494

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource.

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 497

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an increased low-income housing credit for property located immediately adjacent to qualified census tracts.

MILLER, ZELL [D-GA] (introduced Mar. 3, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 3, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 503

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow increase

the minimum tax credit where stock acquired pursuant to an incentive stock option is sold or exchanged at a loss.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Mar. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 505

Clean Efficient Automobiles Resulting From Advanced Car Technologies Act of 2003

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Mar. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 14

Mar. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 507

Efficient Energy through Certified Technologies (EFFECT) Act of

2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Mar. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 512

Generating Opportunity by Forgiving Educational Debt for Service

Act of 2003

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Mar. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 513

Corporate Tax Fairness and Shareholder Rights Act of 2003

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Mar. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 514

Social Security Benefits Tax Relief Act of 2003

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Mar. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 526

Medicare Improvements for Special Needs Beneficiaries Act of 2003

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Mar. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 529

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from

gross income loan payments received under the National Health

Service Corps Loan Repayment Program established in the Public

Health Service Act.

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced Mar. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Mar. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 539

Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act of 2003

DOMENICI, PETE V. [R-NM] (introduced Mar. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 14

Mar. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 542

Rx Flexibility for States Act

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Mar. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Mar. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 552

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the excise tax exemptions for aerial applicators of fertilizers or other substances.

COCHRAN, THAD [R-MS] (introduced Mar. 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 557

Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2003

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 42

Mar. 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 560

Milk Import Tariff Equity Act

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Mar. 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 36

Mar. 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 568

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make a technical correction in the definition of outpatient speech-language pathology services.

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced Mar. 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 569

Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2003

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced Mar. 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 51

Mar. 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 574

Unemployment Protection for Low-Income Families on TANF Act of

2003

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Mar. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 576

Business Property Economic Revitalization Act of 2003

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced Mar. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 13

Mar. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 580

A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Russia.

LUGAR, RICHARD G. [R-IN] (introduced Mar. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 582

Coal Energy Research Development and Demonstration Act of 2003

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Mar. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 586

Round II EZ/EC Flexibility Act of 2003

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Mar. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 587

Hydrogen Transportation Wins Over Growing Reliance on Oil (H2

GROW) Act

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced Mar. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 588

MediKids Health Insurance Act of 2003

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Mar. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 590

Medicare+Choice Equity and Access Act of 2003

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Mar. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 592

Save American Manufacturing Act of 2003

HOLLINGS, ERNEST F. [D-SC] (introduced Mar. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 594

Indian School Construction Act

JOHNSON, TIM [D-SD] (introduced Mar. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 595

Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2003

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Mar. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 72

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 596

Invest in the U.S.A. Act of 2003

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced Mar. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 33

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 597

Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Mar. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 598

David Jayne Medicare Homebound Modernization Act of 2003

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 10

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 599

Access to Diabetes Screening Services Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Mar. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 602

New Homestead Act of 2003

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Mar. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 16

Mar. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 603

Pathways to Self-Sufficiency Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 604

Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2003

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Mar. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Mar. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 605

A bill to extend waivers under the temporary assistance to needy families program through the end of fiscal year 200

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Mar. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 14

Mar. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 611

Fair Treatment for Precious Metals Investors Act

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced Mar. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Mar. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 614

Child Protection/Alcohol and Drug Partnership Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 621

Children’s Health Equity Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Mar. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 622

Dylan Lee James Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Mar. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 66

Mar. 13, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3740)

Mar. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3740-3741)

Sept. 10, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with

an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Sept. 30, 2003—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-157.

Sept. 30, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

May 6, 2004—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S4946-4951; text of measure as reported in

Senate: CR S4946-4948)

May 6, 2004—S.AMDT. 3119 Amendment SA 3119 proposed by

Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S4949-4951; text: CR

S4949-4951) To provide a complete substitute.

May 6, 2004—S.AMDT. 3119 Amendment SA 3119 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 6, 2004—The committee substitute as amended agreed to by

Unanimous Consent.

May 6, 2004—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

May 10, 2004—Received in the House.

May 10, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 10, 2004—Referred to the House Committee on Energy and

Commerce.

May 21, 2004—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

S. 623

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal

civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on

a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental

premiums.

WARNER, JOHN [R-VA] (introduced Mar. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 57

Mar. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 624

A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Mar. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 629

Catch-Up Lost Retirement Savings Act

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced Mar. 17, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 17, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 632

Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2003

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Mar. 17, 2003)

Cosponsors: 22

Mar. 17, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 636

Rural Home Health Payment Fairness Act of 2003

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 17, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 17, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 637

Health Insurance Tax Relief Act

BOXER, BARBARA [D-CA] (introduced Mar. 18, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 18, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 646

Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act of 2003

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Mar. 18, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Mar. 18, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 652

Access to Hospitals Act of 2003

CHAFEE, LINCOLN [R-RI] (introduced Mar. 18, 2003)

Cosponsors: 23

Mar. 18, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 653

Medicare Puerto Rico Hospital Payment Parity Act of 2003

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Mar. 18, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 18, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 654

Medicare Safety Net Access Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 18, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Mar. 18, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 657

Strengthening Families Act of 2003

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Mar. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 661

Commuter Benefits Equity Act of 2003

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Mar. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 12

Mar. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 662

A bill to extend to Nepal certain preferential treatment with respect

to apparel articles.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced Mar. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 664

Investment in America Act of 2003

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Mar. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 40

Mar. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 665

Tax Empowerment and Relief for Farmers and Fishermen (TERFF)

Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Mar. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 22

Mar. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 666

Biological, Chemical, and Radiological Weapons Countermeasures

Research Act

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced Mar. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 19, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4009-4017)

Mar. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Oct. 6, 2004—Committees on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; the Judiciary. Hearings held.

S. 669

Child Support Distribution Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Mar. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 671

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Mar. 20, 2003)

Feb. 27, 2003—Committee on Finance ordered to be reported an

original measure.

Mar. 20, 2003—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. With written report No. 108–28.

Mar. 20, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

Mar. 4, 2004—Measure laid before Senate.

Mar. 4, 2004—S.AMDT. 2678 Amendment SA 2678 proposed by

Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S2188) To make certain

technical amendments.

Mar. 4, 2004—S.AMDT. 2678 Amendment SA 2678 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Mar. 4, 2004—Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 1047 as an

amendment.

Mar. 4, 2004—Senate passed companion measure H.R. 1047 in lieu

of this measure by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2187-

2188)

Mar. 4, 2004—Returned to the Calendar.

(See also H.R. 1047)

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S. 676

World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Review Commission Act

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Mar. 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 680

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance book

donations and literacy.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Mar. 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 685

Low Income Taxpayer Protection Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Mar. 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 695

Teacher Tax Relief Act of 2003

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 696

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a tax

credit for marginal domestic oil and natural gas well production

and an election to expense geological and geophysical expenditures

and delay rental payments.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Mar. 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Mar. 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 697

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the

treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchase

plans.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Mar. 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 698

A bill to clarify the status of the Young Men’s Christian Association

Retirement Fund for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 198

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Mar. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Mar. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 701

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage contributions of capital gain real property made for conservation purposes.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Mar. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 713

Help for America’s Uninsured Act of 2003

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced Mar. 26, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 26, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 727

National Coal Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of

2003

BYRD, ROBERT C. [D-WV] (introduced Mar. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 13

Mar. 27, 2003 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Read twice

and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 729

Minnesota MSA Empowerment Act of 2003

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Mar. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 27, 2003 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Read twice

and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 732

Health Care Safety Net Oversight Act of 2003

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Mar. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 27, 2003 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Read twice

and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 735

Small Insurance Company Inflation Adjustment Act

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced Mar. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 27, 2003 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Read twice

and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 740

Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2003

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced Mar. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 20

Mar. 27, 2003 Referred to Senate Committee on Finance. Read twice

and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 748

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make inapplicable the 10 percent additional tax on early distributions from certain pension plans of public safety employees.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Mar. 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 750

Blind Empowerment Act of 2003

MCCAIN, JOHN [R-AZ] (introduced Apr. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 23

Mar. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 751

American Indian Welfare Reform Act

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Apr. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Mar. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 752

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies, and for other purposes.

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Apr. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Mar. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 753

Tax Court Modernization Act

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Apr. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Apr. 1, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4635-4636)

Apr. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Apr. 2, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without

amendment favorably.

May 5, 2003—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. With written report No. 108–42.

May 5, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

S. 755

Uniform Definition of Child Act of 2003

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Apr. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Mar. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 756

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

qualified small issue bond provisions.

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced Apr. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Mar. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 758

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit

against income tax for certain energy-efficient property.

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced Apr. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 759

Residential, Farm, Ranch, and Small Business Wind Energy Systems

Act of 2003

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Apr. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 760

Clean Diamond Trade Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Apr. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 20

Mar. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Mar. 2, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with

an amendment favorably.

Mar. 9, 2003—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with amendments. With written report No. 108–36.

Mar. 9, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

Mar. 30, 2003—Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5616)

S. 767

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in the tax on social security benefits.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Apr. 2, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 2, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 770

Fair Treatment and Due Process Protection Act of 2003

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Apr. 2, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 2, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 774

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the use

of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain

long-term naval vessel construction contracts.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Apr. 3, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 3, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 778

Medicare Rx Drug Discount and Security Act of 2003

HAGEL, CHUCK [R-NE] (introduced Apr. 3, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 3, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 785

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the payment of dividends on the stock of cooperatives without reducing

patronage dividends.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Apr. 3, 2003)

Cosponsors: 16

Mar. 3, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 786

Business Links Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Apr. 3, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 3, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 795

Tax Incentives for Fuel Efficient Vehicles Act of 2003

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Apr. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 803

Mobilized Reserve Savings Account Act

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced Apr. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 804

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a nonrefundable tax credit for contributions to congressional candidates.

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Apr. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 809

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax

on beer to its pre-1991 level.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 8, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 813

TANF Financial Education Promotion Act of 2003

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Apr. 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 8, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 816

Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2003

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced Apr. 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: 34

Mar. 8, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 823

Medicare Innovation Responsiveness Act of 2003

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 8, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 839

Private Bill; A bill for the relief of Nancy B. Wilson.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Apr. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 842

Affordable Small Business Stimulus and Simplification Act of 2003

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 845

Immigrant Children’s Health Improvement Act of 2003

GRAHAM, BOB [D-FL] (introduced Apr. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 26

Mar. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 846

Mortgage Insurance Fairness Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Apr. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 24

Mar. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 847

Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2003

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Apr. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 33

Mar. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 850

Small Business and Financial Institutions Tax Relief Act of 2003

ALLARD, WAYNE [R-CO] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 853

Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 14

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 855

Small Business Investment Company Capital Access Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 856

America’s Better Classroom Act of 2003

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 857

Incentives to Educate American Children (I Teach) Act of 2003

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 862

Adoption Equality Act of 2003

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 869

Assure Access to Mammography Act of 2003

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 18

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 874

Sickle Cell Treatment Act of 2003

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 51

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 875

Community Development Homeownership Tax Credit Act

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 45

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 879

Economic Stimulus Act of 2003

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 881

Rural Equity Payment Index Reform Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 882

Tax Administration Good Government Act

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Apr. 10, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5210-5211)

Apr. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5211-5228)

Feb. 2, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with an

amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

May 4, 2004—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-257.

May 4, 2004—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

May 19, 2004—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S5891)

May 4, 2004—S.AMDT. 3218 Amendment SA 3218 proposed by

Senator Frist for Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S5891)

To provide for a manager’s amendment.

May 19, 2004—S.AMDT. 3218 Amendment SA 3218 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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S. 882—Continued

May 19, 2004—Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 1528 as an

amendment.

May 19, 2004—Senate passed companion measure H.R. 1528 in lieu

of this measure by Unanimous Consent.

May 19, 2004—Returned to the Calendar.

(Note: On May 19, 2004, S. 882 was incorporated in H.R. 1528

as an amendment and H.R. 1528 passed in lieu of S. 88. See

H.R. 1528 for further action.)

S. 883

Transitional Medical Assistance Improvement Act of 2003

BREAUX, JOHN B. [D-LA] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 887

Intermediate Sanctions Compensatory Revenue Adjustment Act of

2003 (ISCRAA)

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 890

Supporting Success for High Need Students Act of 2003

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 891

Prescription Drug Equity for Seniors Act of 2003

JOHNSON, TIM [D-SD] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 892

Prescription Drug Fairness for Seniors Act of 2003

JOHNSON, TIM [D-SD] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 895

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include wireless telecommunications equipment in the definition of qualified

technological equipment for purposes of determining the depreciation treatment of such equipment.

NICKLES, DON [R-OK] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 899

American Hospital Preservation Act of 2003

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 24

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 903

Renewal Community Employment Credit Improvement Act

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 905

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a

broadband Internet access tax credit.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 17

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 906

Health Care Access for Small Businesses Act of 2003

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 907

Flat Tax Act of 2003

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 911

Wage Tax Cut Act of 2003

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 914

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply lookthru rules for purposes of the foreign tax credit limitation to dividends from foreign corporations not controlled by a domestic corporation.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 923

Economic Security Act of 2003

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 17

Mar. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 928

American LIFE Trust Fund for the Medical Treatment of the Uninsured in Honor of the Victims and Families of September 11, 2001,

Act

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced Apr. 28, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 28, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 932

Fuel Tax Equalization Credit for Substantial Power Takeoff Vehicles

Act

BREAUX, JOHN B. [D-LA] (introduced Apr. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 933

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

active business definition under section

BREAUX, JOHN B. [D-LA] (introduced Apr. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 934

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

small refiner exception to the oil depletion deduction.

BREAUX, JOHN B. [D-LA] (introduced Apr. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 935

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain

coins to be acquired by individual retirement accounts and other individually directed pension plan accounts.

BREAUX, JOHN B. [D-LA] (introduced Apr. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 936

Government Settlement Transparency Act of 2003

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Apr. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 942

Rural Community Hospital Assistance Act of 2003

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced Apr. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 951

Older Americans Prescription Drug Tax Relief Act

WARNER, JOHN [R-VA] (introduced Apr. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 952

Patient and Physician Safety and Protection Act of 2003

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Apr. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 958

Patient Abuse Prevention Act

KOHL, HERB [D-WI] (introduced Apr. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 962

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the

increase in the child tax credit and to expand refundability of such

credit, and for other purposes.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Apr. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Mar. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 968

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide capital

gain treatment under section 631(b) of such Code for outright sales

of timber by landowners.

SESSIONS, JEFF [R-AL] (introduced May 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

May 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 970

Job Protection Act of 2003

HOLLINGS, ERNEST F. [D-SC] (introduced May 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

May 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 971

Medicaid Community-Based Attendant Services and Supports Act of

2003

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced May 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 18

May 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 973

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a

shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant

buildings.

NICKLES, DON [R-OK] (introduced May 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 18

May 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 987

Rural Health Care Fairness and Medicare Equity Act of 2003

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced May 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

May 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 991

Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2003

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced May 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 992

Life Insurance Tax Simplification Act of 2003

NICKLES, DON [R-OK] (introduced May 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

May 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1000

National Guard and Reserves Reform Act for the 21st Century

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced May 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 14

May 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1004

Healthy Children Learn Act

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced May 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

May 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1006

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain articles of natural

cork.

BURNS, CONRAD R. [R-MT] (introduced May 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

May 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1011

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall elimination provision to individuals whose

combined monthly income from benefits under such title and other

monthly periodic payments exceeds $2,000 and to provide for a

graduated implementation of such provision on amounts above

such $2,000 amount.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced May 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

May 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1012

SOS Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

May 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1017

Medicare Hospital Outpatient Cost-Sharing Reduction Act of 2003

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced May 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

May 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1018

Health Care Tax Credit Enhancement for Workers and Steel Security

Act of 2003

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced May 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

May 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1026

Older Americans Tax Fairness Act

SHELBY, RICHARD C. [R-AL] (introduced May 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

May 8, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1030

Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 8, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1031

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a tax

credit for long-term care givers.

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced May 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 8, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1033

Start Healthy, Stay Healthy Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: 13

May 8, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1037

Access to Cancer Therapies Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced May 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 33

May 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1040

Tax Simplification Act of 2003

SHELBY, RICHARD C. [R-AL] (introduced May 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

May 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1054

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced May 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 13, 2003—Committee on Finance ordered to be reported an

original measure.

May 13, 2003—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.

May 13, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

May 14, 2003—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S6148-6226, S6233-6248)

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 567 Amendment SA 567 proposed by

Senator Baucus for Senator Biden. (consideration: CR S6451-

6456; text: CR S6451) To require group health plans to provide

coverage for reconstructive surgery following mastectomy, consistent with the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of

1998.

S. 1054—Continued

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 567 Amendment SA 567 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 14, 2003—S.AMDT. 569 Amendment SA 569 proposed by

Senator Specter. (consideration: CR S6176-6178; text: CR

S6176) To urge the Senate Finance Committee and the Joint

Economic Committee to hold hearings and consider legislation

providing for a flat tax.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 569 Amendment SA 569 agreed to in

Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 70-30.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 571 Amendment SA 571 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Allen. (consideration: CR S6451-

6456; text: CR S6451) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of

1986 to expand the combat zone income tax exclusion to include

income for the period of transit to the combat zone and to remove the limitation on such exclusion for commissioned officers, and for other purposes.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 571 Amendment SA 571 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 580 Amendment SA 580 proposed by

Senator Baucus for Senator Landrieu. (consideration: CR S6451-

6456; text: CR S6451) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of

1986 to allow employers in renewal communities to qualify for

the renewal community employment credit by employing residents of certain other renewal communities.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 580 Amendment SA 580 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 14, 2003—S.AMDT. 589 Amendment SA 589 proposed by

Senator Bunning. (consideration: CR S6197-6198; text: CR

S6197) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal

the 1993 income tax increase on Social Security benefits.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 589 Amendment SA 589 agreed to in

Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-2.

May 14, 2003—S.AMDT. 592 Amendment SA 592 proposed by

Senator Voinovich. (consideration: CR S6217-6220; text: CR

S6217-6218)

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 592 Amendment SA 592 as modified

agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

May 14, 2003—S.AMDT. 593 Amendment SA 593 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Burns. (consideration: CR S6198-

6200) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow

the expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures, and for

other purposes.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 593 Amendment SA 593 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 14, 2003—S.AMDT. 594 Amendment SA 594 proposed by

Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S6200-6201) To amend

title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services in rural areas under the medicare program.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 594 Amendment SA 594 agreed to in

Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 86-12.

May 14, 2003—S.AMDT. 596 Amendment SA 596 proposed by

Senator Collins. (consideration: CR S6204-6210) To provide

temporary State and local fiscal relief.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 596 Amendment SA 596 agreed to in

Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 95-3.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 613 Amendment SA 613 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Santorum. (consideration: CR

S6451-6456; text: CR S6452) To clarify that water and sewage

service laterals qualify as contribution in aid of construction.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 613 Amendment SA 613 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

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S. 1054—Continued

May 14, 2003—S.AMDT. 622 Amendment SA 622 proposed by

Senator Ensign. (consideration: CR S6239-6241; text: CR

S6239-6240) To encourage the investment of foreign earnings

within the United States for productive business investments and

job creation.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 622 Point of order raised in Senate with

respect to amendment SA 622.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 622 Motion to waive the Budget Act

with respect to amendment SA 622 agreed to in Senate by YeaNay Vote. 75-25.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 622 Amendment SA 622 as modified

agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (modification of text: CR

S6426-6427)

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 624 Amendment SA 624 proposed by

Senator Baucus to Amendment SA 555. (consideration: CR

S6409; text: CR S6409) To increase criminal penalties for fraud

and false statements.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 624 Amendment SA 624 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 625 Amendment SA 625 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Hatch. (consideration: CR S6451-

6456) To provide for S corporation reform and simplification,

and for other purposes.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 625 Amendment SA 625 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 626 Amendment SA 626 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Hatch. (consideration: CR S6451-

6456; text: CR S6452-6454) To amend the Internal Revenue

Code to simplify certain provisions applicable to real estate investment trusts.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 626 Amendment SA 626 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 627 Amendment SA 627 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Hatch. (consideration: CR S6451-

6456; text: CR S6454) To exclude certain punitive damages received by the taxpayer from gross income.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 627 Amendment SA 627 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 644 Amendment SA 644 proposed by

Senator Baucus. (consideration: CR S6451-6456) To extend certain expiring provisions.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 644 Amendment SA 644 as modified

agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified:

CR S6454)

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 646 Amendment SA 646 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Bunning. (consideration: CR

S6451-6456; text: CR S6454-6455) To allow a credit for distilled spirits wholesalers and for distilled spirits in control State

bailment warehouses against income tax for the cost of carrying

Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the

tax.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 646 Amendment SA 646 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 649 Amendment SA 649 proposed by

Senator Baucus for Senator Graham FL. (consideration: CR

S6451-6456; text: CR S6455) To provide tax relief to growers

affected by citrus canker.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 649 Amendment SA 649 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S. 1054—Continued

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 651 Amendment SA 651 proposed by

Senator Baucus for Senator Schumer. (consideration: CR S6451-

6456; text: CR S6455) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of

1986 to allow for the expansion of areas designated as renewal

communities based on 2000 census data.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 651 Amendment SA 651 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6738-6741;

text: CR S6738-6739)

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 654 Amendment SA 654 proposed by

Senator Baucus for Senator Bingaman. (consideration: CR

S6451-6456, S6462-6463; text: CR S6455-6456) To amend title

XIX of the Social Security Act to Temporarily increase the floor

for treatment as an extremely low DSH State and to provide for

an allotment adjustment for certain States.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 654 Amendment SA 654 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 657 Amendment SA 657 proposed by

Senator Baucus for Senator Inouye. (consideration: CR S6451-

6456; text: CR S6456) To exempt certain sightseeing flights

from taxes on air transportation.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 657 Amendment SA 657 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 659 Amendment SA 659 proposed by

Senator Baucus for Senator Schumer. (consideration: CR S6451-

6456; text as modified: CR S6456) To modify the involuntary

conversion rules for businesses affected by the September 11,

2001, terrorist attacks.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 659 Amendment SA 659 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 661 Amendment SA 661 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator McCain. (consideration: CR S6451-

6456) To add the provisions of the Armed Forces Tax Fairness

Act of 2003.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 661 Amendment SA 661 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 664 Amendment SA 664 proposed by

Senator Nickles. (consideration: CR S6432-6434; text: CR

S6432-6433) To modify the dividend exclusion provision, and

for other purposes.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 664 Amendment SA 664 agreed to in

Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50-50.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 665 Amendment SA 665 proposed by

Senator Baucus for Senator Reid. (consideration: CR S6451-

6456; text: CR S6456) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of

1986 to restore the deduction for the travel expenses of a tax

payer’s spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 665 Amendment SA 665 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 667 Amendment SA 667 proposed by

Senator Boxer. (consideration: CR S6435-6436; text: CR S6435)

To require a parent who is chronically delinquent in child support to include the amount of the unpaid obligation in gross income.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 667 Amendment SA 667 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 672 Amendment SA 672 proposed by

Senator Reed. (consideration: CR S6441-6442; text: CR S6442)

To preserve the value of the low-income housing tax credit.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 672 Amendment SA 672 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

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S. 1054—Continued

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 673 Amendment SA 673 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator DeWine. (consideration: CR

S6451-6456; text: CR S6456) To amend the Internal Revenue

Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of certain imported

recycled halons.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 673 Amendment SA 673 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 680 Amendment SA 680 proposed by

Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S6451-6456) To provide an

amendment.

May 15, 2003—S.AMDT. 680 Amendment SA 680 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

May 15, 2003—Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 2 as an

amendment.

May 15, 2003—Senate passed companion measure H.R. 2 in lieu of

this measure.

May 16, 2003—Returned to the Calendar.

(Note: The Senate incorporated S. 1054 in H.R. 2 as an amendment

and passed H.R. 2 in lieu of S. 1054. Differences were resolved

in conference. For further action see H.R. 2—the Tax Cut bill—

which became Public Law 108-27 on May 28, 2003.)

S. 1055

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide physicians and other health care professionals with a tax credit for qualified expenditures for medical professional malpractice insurance,

and for other purposes.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced May 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

May 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1059

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the tax

rate for political organizations.

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced May 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 14, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1070

World Trade Center Zone Tax Incentive Act

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced May 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1075

Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 2003

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced May 16, 2003)

Cosponsors: 10

May 16, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1083

Children’s Express Lane to Health Coverage Act of 2003

LUGAR, RICHARD G. [R-IN] (introduced May 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

May 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1093

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the

transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced May 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

May 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1095

Medicare Vision Rehabilitation Services Act of 2003

SUNUNU, JOHN E. [R-NH] (introduced May 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 18

May 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1096

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that

certain postsecondary educational benefits provided by an employer

to children of employees shall be excludable from gross income as

part of an educational assistance program.

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced May 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1098

Medicare Renal Dialysis Payment Fairness Act of 2003

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced May 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

May 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1109

Build America Bonds Act of 2003

TALENT, JIM [R-MO] (introduced May 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

May 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1110

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Communities Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 13

May 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1113

Improved Access to Osteoporosis Testing Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

May 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1114

Kidney Disease Educational Benefits Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced May 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

May 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1119

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the eligibility of certain expenses for the low-income housing credit.

GRAHAM, BOB [D-FL] (introduced May 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

May 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1120

Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Reorganization Act

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 15

May 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1121

Middle East Trade and Engagement Act of 2003

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

May 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1127

Fair and Impartial Rights (FAIR) for Medicare Act of 2003

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced May 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 13

May 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1135

Medicare Physician Payment Equity Act of 2003

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

May 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1142

Children’s Dental Health Improvement Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: 19

May 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1148

Medicare Quality Improvement Act

JEFFORDS, JAMES M. [I-VT] (introduced May 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

May 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1149

Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced May 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 23, 2003—Original measure reported to Senate by Senator

Grassley. With written report No. 108-54

May 23, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

S. 1155

A bill to repeal section 801 of the Revenue Act of 191

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced May 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

May 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1159

Hispanic Health Improvement Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

May 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1173

Relief for Working Families Tax Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 3, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

June 3, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1175

First-Time Homebuyers’ Tax Credit Act of 2003

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced June 3, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

June 3, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1179

Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act of 2003

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced June 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1180

Encouraging Work Act of 2003

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced June 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 16

June 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1185

Rural Provider Equity Act of 2003

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced June 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 20

June 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1193

Capital Construction Fund Qualified Withdrawal Act of 2003

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced June 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

June 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1195

Safety Net Hospital Pharmacy Access Act of 2003

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced June 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 15

June 5, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7488)

June 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 1, which became Public Law

108–173 on Dec. 8, 2003.)

S. 1196

Permanent Marriage Penalty Relief Act of 2003

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced June 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

June 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1206

Beneficiary Access to Care Act of 2003

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced June 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

June 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1214

Family Caregiver Relief Act of 2003

MIKULSKI, BARBARA A. [D-MD] (introduced June 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 13

June 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1220

Medicare Cost Contract Extension and Refinement Act of 2003

ALLARD, WAYNE [R-CO] (introduced June 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

June 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1222

Medicare Beneficiary Access to Rehabilitation Facilities Act of 2003

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced June 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 15

June 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1227

Medicare Adult Day Services Alternative Act of 2003

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced June 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

June 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1228

Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2003

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced June 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

June 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1238

Improving Women’s Health Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced June 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

June 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1246

Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2003

ROBERTS, PAT [R-KS] (introduced June 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 16

June 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1249

TRICARE Retirees Opportunity Act of 2003

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced June 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

June 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1253

Stay-At-Home Parents’ Tax Credit Act of 2003

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced June 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1257

Medicare Payment for Quality and Value Act of 2003

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced June 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1258

Stand With American Workers Act

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced June 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1259

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the

minimum medicare deadlines for filing claims to take into account

delay in processing adjustments from secondary payor status to primary payor status.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced June 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1263

Rural Economic Investment Act of 2003

HAGEL, CHUCK [R-NE] (introduced June 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

June 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1269

Professional Employer Organization Workers Benefits Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 16, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 16, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1270

Medication Therapy Management Act of 2003

JOHNSON, TIM [D-SD] (introduced June 16, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

June 16, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1288

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude

brachytherapy devices from the prospective payment system for

outpatient hospital services under the medicare program.

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced June 18, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

June 18, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1290

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an additional advance refunding of tax-exempt bonds issued for the purchase or maintenance of electric generation, transmission, or distribution assets.

HOLLINGS, ERNEST F. [D-SC] (introduced June 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

June 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1291

Emergency Protection for Iraqi Cultural Antiquities Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

June 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1295

A bill to clarify the definition of rural airports.

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced June 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1296

A bill to exempt seaplanes from certain transportation taxes.

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced June 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

June 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1299

Trade Readjustment and Development Enhancement for America’s

Communities Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced June 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

June 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1303

Quality Cancer Care Preservation Act

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced June 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

June 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1305

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for

the treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance.

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced June 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

June 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1310

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that

the harbor maintenance tax is applied to certain ports that import

cargo exceeding $100,000,000 in value per year.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced June 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1312

Native Hawaiian Medicaid Coverage Act of 2003

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced June 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

June 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1316

Conservation Reserve Program Tax Fairness Act of 2003

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced June 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: 20

June 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1324

United States Agricultural Products Market Access Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

June 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1328

A bill to provide for an evaluation by the Institute of Medicine of

the National Academy of Sciences of leading health care performance measures and options to implement policies that align performance with payment under the medicare program under title

XVIII of the Social Security Act.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced June 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

June 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1331

A bill to clarify the treatment of tax attributes under section 108 of

the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for taxpayers which file consolidated returns.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced June 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 14

June 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1332

Medicare Educational, Regulatory Reform, and Contracting Improvement Act of 2003

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced June 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1333

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for

the treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers.

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 23

June 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1335

Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 16

June 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1349

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to

the eligibility of veterans for mortgage bond financing, and for

other purposes.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced June 26, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

June 26, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1361

RAFT (Restore Access to Foreign Trade) Act of 2003

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced June 26, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 26, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1371

A bill to permit a special amortization deduction for intangible assets

acquired from eligible small businesses to take account of the actual economic useful life of such assets and to encourage growth

in industries for which intangible assets are an important source of

revenue.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced July 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

July 8, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1374

Better HEALTH Act of 2003

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced July 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

July 8, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1381

Reforestation Tax Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced July 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 18

July 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1394

Money Follows the Person Act of 2003

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced July 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 10

July 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1408

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for the travel expenses of a taxpayer’s spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel.

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced July 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

July 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1409

Rebuild America Act of 2003

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced July 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

July 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1416

United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (by request) (introduced July 15, 2003)

July 15, 2003—Read twice and referred jointly to the Committee on

Finance; the Judiciary pursuant to section 2103(b)(3) of Public Law

107-210.

July 17, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

July 17, 2003—Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported

without amendment favorably.

July 22, 2003—Committees on Finance; the Judiciary. Jointly reported to Senate by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without

written report.

July 22, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

July 29, 2003—By Senator Grassley from Committees on Finance;

the Judiciary jointly filed written report. Report No. 108–116. (Additional views filed.)

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 2738, which became Public Law

108–77 on Sept. 3, 2003.)

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S. 1417

United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (by request) (introduced July 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

July 15, 2003—Read twice and referred jointly to the Committee on

Finance; the Judiciary pursuant to section 2103(b)(3) of Public Law

107-210.

July 17, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

July 17, 2003—Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported

without amendment favorably.

July 22, 2003—Committees on Finance; the Judiciary. Jointly reported to Senate by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without

written report.

July 22, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

July 29, 2003—By Senator Grassley from Committees on Finance;

the Judiciary jointly filed written report. Report No. 108–117. (Additional views filed.)

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 2739, which became Public Law

108–78 on Sept. 3, 2003.)

S. 1418

Notch Fairness Act of 2003

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced July 16, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 16, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1419

Foster Care Mentoring Act of 2003

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced July 16, 2003)

Cosponsors: 12

July 16, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1429

Family Planning State Empowerment Act of 2003

CHAFEE, LINCOLN [R-RI] (introduced July 17, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

July 17, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1436

Sales Tax Equity Act of 2003

NELSON, BILL [D-FL] (introduced July 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

July 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1437

Child Support Fairness and Tax Refund Interception Act of 2003

CHAFEE, LINCOLN [R-RI] (introduced July 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1439

Adoption Incentive Program Reauthorization Act of 2003

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced July 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

July 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1443

Building on Welfare Success Act of 2003

CARPER, THOMAS R. [D-DE] (introduced July 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

July 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1450

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional choice regarding unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and

flexible spending arrangements.

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced July 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1457

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate

of tax on distilled spirits on its pre-1985 level.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced July 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

July 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1464

Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Tax Incentive Act of 2003

HAGEL, CHUCK [R-NE] (introduced July 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

July 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1475

PRO GROW USA Act of 2003

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced July 28, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 28, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1476

Wind Power Tax Incentives Act of 2003

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced July 28, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

July 28, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1481

Congressional Responsibility for Immigration Act

LEAHY, PATRICK J. [D-VT] (introduced July 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

July 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1482

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the reduction in the deductible portion of expenses for business meals

and entertainment.

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced July 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

July 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1491

Workforce Health Improvement Program Act of 2003

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced July 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

July 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1493

Fair Tax Act of 2003

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY [R-GA] (introduced July 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

July 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1494

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the special 5-year carryback of certain net operating losses to losses for

2003, 2004, and 200

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced July 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

July 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1495

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit the consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced July 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

July 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1500

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the

tax credit for holders of qualified zone academy bonds.

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced July 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

July 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1502

A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to make a technical correction with respect to the definition of qualifying State.

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced July 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

July 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1503

A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to make a technical correction with respect to the definition of qualifying State.

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced July 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

July 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1505

American Rail Equity Act of 2003

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced July 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

July 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1506

Domestic Spirits Tax Equity Act of 2003

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced July 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

July 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1512

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from

income and employment taxes and wage withholding property tax

rebates and other benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and

emergency medical responders.

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced July 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

July 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1514

Philanthropy Expansion and Responsibility Act of 2003

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced July 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1519

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend medicare cost-sharing for qualifying individuals through 200

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced July 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

July 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1523

Pathways to Independence Act of 2003

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced July 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

July 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1524

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a 7-year

applicable recovery period for depreciation of motorsports entertainment complexes.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

July 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1526

Tribal Government Tax-Exempt Bond Fairness Act of 2003

CAMPBELL, BEN NIGHTHORSE [R-CO] (introduced July 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

July 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1541

Economic Revitalization Act

EDWARDS, JOHN [D-NC] (introduced July 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1542

Tribal Economic Enhancement Act of 2003

JOHNSON, TIM [D-SD] (introduced July 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1548

Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced July 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: 31

July 31, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10680-10681)

July 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(text of measure as introduced: CR S10681-10683)

Sept. 17, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with

an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

S. 1550

Pension Stability Act

GREGG, JUDD [R-NH] (introduced July 31, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

July 31, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1556

Legal Services Benefit Act of 2003

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Aug. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Aug. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1557

A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Armenia.

MCCONNELL, MITCH [R-KY] (introduced Aug. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 23

Aug. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1560

Disabled Workers Empowerment Act of 2003

KOHL, HERB [D-WI] (introduced Aug. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Aug. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1562

Home School Non-Discrimination Act of 2003

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Aug. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Aug. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1566

Fire Safety Incentive Act of 2003

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Aug. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Aug. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1568

Real Estate Investment Trust Improvement Act of 2003

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Aug. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Aug. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1570

Fair Care for the Uninsured Act of 2003

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Aug. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Aug. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1578

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify qualified rental office furniture as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation.

BREAUX, JOHN B. [D-LA] (introduced Sept. 3, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 3, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1586

A bill to authorize appropriate action if the negotiations with the People’s Republic of China regarding China’s undervalued currency

and currency manipulations are not successful.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Sept. 5, 2003)

Cosponsors: 12

Sept. 5, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1592

Fair Currency Enforcement Act of 2003

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced Sept. 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 8, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1595

Small Business Military Reservist Tax Credit Act

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Sept. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Sept. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1610

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Reform Act of 2003

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Sept. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1613

United States Independent Film and Television Production Incentive

Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Sept. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 20

Sept. 11, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1617

Women’s Pension Protection Act of 2003

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Sept. 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1625

Apprenticeship, Training, and Employment Act of 2003

ALLARD, WAYNE [R-CO] (introduced Sept. 17, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 17, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1631

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a 15-

year applicable recovery period for depreciation of electric transmission property.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Sept. 17, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 17, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1632

A bill to extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of

the Freely Associated States.

AKAKA, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Sept. 17, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 17, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1634

Iraq Security and Stabilization Fund Act

BIDEN, JOSEPH R., JR. [D-DE] (introduced Sept. 17, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Sept. 17, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1637

Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Sept. 18, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Sept. 18, 2003—Introduced/originated in Senate.

Nov. 7, 2003—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108–192. (Additional and Minority views filed.)

Apr. 8, 2004—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute (Amendment SA

3011) pursuant to the instructions of the motion to recommit.

May 11, 2004—Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an

amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 92–5.

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 4520, which became Public Law

108–357 on Nov. 22, 2004.)

S. 1641

QI-1s Medicare Cost-Sharing Extension Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Sept. 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1647

Hearing Health Accessibility Act of 2003

CAMPBELL, BEN NIGHTHORSE [R-CO] (introduced Sept. 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Sept. 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1658

Puerto Rico Economic Stimulus Act of 2003

GRAHAM, BOB [D-FL] (introduced Sept. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1662

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the

work opportunity tax credit to include trade adjustment assistance

as a targeted group.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Sept. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1679

Realistic Roofing Tax Treatment Act of 2003

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Sept. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Sept. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1681

A bill to exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the

production period for distilled spirits under section 263A of the Internal Revenue Code of 198

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Sept. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1686

Adoption Promotion Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Sept. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 18

Sept. 30, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12195)

Sept. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12195-12196)

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 3182, which became Public Law

108–145 on Dec. 2, 2003.)

S. 1688

Securing American Factory Employment (SAFE) Act

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Sept. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1693

Health Care Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Oct. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Oct. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1702

Domestic Partner Health Benefits Equity Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Oct. 2, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

Oct. 2, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1703

Local Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2003

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Oct. 2, 2003)

Cosponsors: 18

Oct. 2, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1708

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Oct. 2, 2003)

Cosponsors: 16

Oct. 2, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1722

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on electron guns for cathode

ray tubes (CRT’s) with a high definition television screen aspect

ratio of 16:

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Oct. 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 14, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1723

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on plasma display panels for

use in plasma flat screen televisions.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Oct. 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 14, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1724

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Liquid Crystal Display

(LCD) panel assemblies for use in LCD projection type televisions.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Oct. 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 14, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1729

Medication Errors Reduction Act of 2003

GRAHAM, BOB [D-FL] (introduced Oct. 14, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 14, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1734

Prevent Prematurity and Improve Child Health Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Oct. 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Oct. 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1736

Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Act

ENZI, MICHAEL B. [R-WY] (introduced Oct. 15, 2003)

Cosponsors: 20

Oct. 15, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1739

Fair Trade in Pouch Tuna Act of 2003

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Oct. 16, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 16, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1756

Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Stability and Fairness Act

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced Oct. 17, 2003)

Cosponsors: 10

Oct. 17, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1758

Currency Harmonization Initiative through Neutralizing Action Act of

2003

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Oct. 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Oct. 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1759

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the

holding period to 12 months for purposes of determining whether

horses are section 1231 assets.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Oct. 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1762

Social Security Act Improvements for the Terminally Ill Act

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced Oct. 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Oct. 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1771

Medicaid Psychiatric Hospital Fairness Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Oct. 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Oct. 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1773

Biotechnology Future Investment Expansion Act of 2003

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Oct. 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Oct. 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1779

Medicare Indian Health Fairness Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Oct. 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Oct. 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1782

Fair Trade in Pouch Tuna Act of 2003

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Oct. 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1792

Art and Collectibles Capital Gains Tax Treatment Parity Act

DOMENICI, PETE V. [R-NM] (introduced Oct. 28, 2003)

Cosponsors: 20

Oct. 28, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1794

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on electron guns for cathode

ray tubes (CRT’s) with a high definition television screen aspect

ration of 16:9 and other parts used in plasma and LCD televisions.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Oct. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1796

Rural Renaissance Act

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Oct. 29, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Oct. 29, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1801

SAFE Act

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced Oct. 30, 2003)

Cosponsors: 6

Oct. 30, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1817

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include influenza vaccines in the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Nov. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 4, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1831

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand income

averaging to include the trade or business of fishing.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Nov. 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Nov. 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1838

A bill to require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the

amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq.

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Nov. 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1839

Workers Assistance Extension Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Nov. 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 7, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1843

FamilyCare Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Nov. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Nov. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1853

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Nov. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 17

Nov. 12, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1857

Multiemployer Pension Plan Procedural Fairness Act of 2003

LOTT, TRENT [R-MS] (introduced Nov. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1870

A bill to establish an alternative trigger for determining if an extended

benefit period is in effect for a State for purposes of certain benefits under the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation

Act of 2002

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Nov. 17, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 17, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1878

Social Security Solvency and Modernization Act of 2003

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced Nov. 18, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 18, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1884

Enhance Domestic Manufacturing and Worker Assistance Act of 2003

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Nov. 18, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 18, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1885

Manufacturing Job Production Act of 2003

KERRY, JOHN F. [D-MA] (introduced Nov. 18, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 18, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1889

Medicaid/SCHIP Optional Coverage for Young Adults Act of 2003

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Nov. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Nov. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1892

A bill to provide information and advice to pension plan participants

to assist them in making decisions regarding the investment of their

pension plan assets, and for other purposes.

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Nov. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1893

Integrity of the United States Courts Act of 2003

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Nov. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1894

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for

the deduction of interest paid in certain situations where the debt

is guaranteed by a related foreign person.

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Nov. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Nov. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1896

Tax Relief Extension Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Nov. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Nov. 19, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1897

Medicare Education Payment Clarification Act of 2003

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Nov. 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1898

Voluntary Support for Reservists and National Guard Members Act

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Nov. 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1900

United States-Africa Partnership Act of 2003

LUGAR, RICHARD G. [R-IN] (introduced Nov. 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: 13

Nov. 20, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15289-

15290)

Nov. 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Mar. 25, 2004—Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.

Hearings printed: S. Hrg. 108-512.

S. 1901

Small Business Health Care Act of 2003

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Nov. 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1911

A bill to amend the provisions of title III of the Trade Act of 1974

relating to violations of the TRIPS Agreement, and for other purposes.

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced Nov. 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1912

Retirement Account Portability Act of 2003

JEFFORDS, JAMES M. [I-VT] (introduced Nov. 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Nov. 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1913

Presidential Funding Act of 2003

MCCAIN, JOHN [R-AZ] (introduced Nov. 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Nov. 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1917

Clean Air and Water Investment and Infrastructure Act

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Nov. 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1918

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that

qualified homeowner downpayment assistance is a charitable purpose.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Nov. 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Nov. 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1922

American Manufacturing Jobs Act of 2003

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Nov. 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 21, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15415-

15416).

Nov. 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1926

Support Our Health Care Providers Act of 2003

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Nov. 21, 2003)

Cosponsors: 16

Nov. 21, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1931

A bill to repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief

Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to the expansion of the

adoption credit and adoption assistance programs.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Nov. 22, 2003)

Cosponsors: 13

Nov. 22, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1935

Universal Secure Access to Health Care Act of 2003

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Nov. 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1936

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from

unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or

exchange of certain brownfield sites, and for other purposes.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Nov. 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Nov. 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1937

Tax Shelter Transparency and Enforcement Act

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Nov. 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Nov. 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1943

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Nov. 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1950

Medicare Prescription Drug Savings Act of 2003

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Nov. 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Nov. 24, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1951

Rural Safety Act of 2003

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Nov. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1952

Mexican Agricultural Trade Compliance Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Nov. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1962

Excise Tax Reform and Simplification Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Nov. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Nov. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1964

Manufacturing Opportunities to Revitalize our Economy’s JOBS Act

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Nov. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1972

Small Business State Mandated Health Insurance Assistance Act of

2003

BOXER, BARBARA [D-CA] (introduced Nov. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 1974

Medicare Preservation and Drug Price Fairness Act

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Nov. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1975

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny a deduction for securities-related fines, penalties, and other amounts, and

to provide that revenues resulting from such denial be transferred

to Fair Funds for the relief of victims.

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced Nov. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1976

Children’s Health Equity Technical Amendments Act of 2003

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Nov. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Nov. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1979

Fuel Fraud Prevention Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Nov. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Nov. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1984

Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2003

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Dec. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1988

Nursing Home Staffing Act of 2003

EDWARDS, JOHN [D-NC] (introduced Dec. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1989

A bill to provide that, for purposes of making determinations for certain trade remedies and trade adjustment assistance, imported semifinished steel slabs and taconite pellets produced in the United

States shall be considered to be articles like or directly competitive

with each other.

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced Dec. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1992

Defense of Medicare and Real Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit

Act

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Dec. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1994

Efficiency in Government Health Care Spending Act

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Dec. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1995

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the

MA Regional Plan Stabilization Fund.

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Dec. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1997

A bill to reinstate the safeguard measures imposed on imports of certain steel products, as in effect on December 4, 200

BYRD, ROBERT C. [D-WV] (introduced Dec. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 2

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 1999

Medicare Prescription Drug Price Reduction Act

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Dec. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 19

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2003

Health Information for Quality Improvement Act

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Dec. 9, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2019

Sportfishing and Boating Equity Act of 2004

BREAUX, JOHN B. [D-LA] (introduced Jan. 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Jan. 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2029

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction from gross income for home care and adult day and respite

care expenses of individual taxpayers with respect to a dependent

of the taxpayer who suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease or related

organic brain disorders.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Jan. 26, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 26, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2030

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the dependent care credit refundable.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Jan. 26, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Jan. 26, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2038

Flu Protection Act of 2004

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Jan. 28, 2004)

Cosponsors: 12

Jan. 28, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2048

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified tuition and related expenses and to

repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to such deduction.

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Feb. 3, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 3, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2050

A bill to repeal the sunset of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief

Reconciliation Act of 2001 with respect to the affordable education

provisions of such Act, and for other purposes.

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Feb. 3, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 3, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2053

Medicare Enhancements for Needed Drugs Act of 2004

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Feb. 6, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

Feb. 6, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2055

Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Feb. 9, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 9, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2068

Guard and Reserve Enhanced Benefits Act of 2004

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced Feb. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

Feb. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2072

Senior Elder Care Relief and Empowerment (SECURE) Act

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Feb. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

Feb. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2076

Congressional Access to the CMS Chief Actuary Act of 2004

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Feb. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 11

Feb. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2077

Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership Program Act of 2004

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Feb. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 7

Feb. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2078

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Liquid Crystal Device panel

assemblies for use in Liquid Crystal Device projection type televisions.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Feb. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2079

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on electron guns for cathode

ray tubes (CRT’s) for high definition televisions with a high definition television screen aspect ratio of 16:

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Feb. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2080

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on flat panel screen assemblies

for use in plasma flat panel screen televisions.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Feb. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2087

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the

Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits.

GRAHAM, BOB [D-FL] (introduced Feb. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2093

Marriage Penalty Relief Extension Act of 2004

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Feb. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 6

Feb. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2098

Native Hawaiian Medicaid Coverage Act of 2004

INOUYE, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Feb. 23, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 23, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2103

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the deduction for charitable contributions of patents and similar property.

ROBERTS, PAT [R-KS] (introduced Feb. 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2106

Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Feb. 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: 5

Feb. 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2110

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Feb. 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2111

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of New York.

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2113

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of Michigan.

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2114

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of New Mexico.

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2115

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of South Dakota.

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2116

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of California.

BOXER, BARBARA [D-CA] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2117

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of New Jersey.

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2118

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of Florida.

GRAHAM, BOB [D-FL] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2119

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of Connecticut.

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2120

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of Oregon.

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2121

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of Nevada.

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2122

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of Hawaii.

AKAKA, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2123

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of Arkansas.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2124

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in Massachusetts.

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2125

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of Rhode Island.

REED, JACK [D-RI] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2126

A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to

prohibit the comparative cost adjustment (CCA) program from operating in the State of North Carolina.

EDWARDS, JOHN [D-NC] (introduced Feb. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2130

Medicare Prescription Drug Cost Containment Act of 2004

GRAHAM, LINDSEY [R-SC] (introduced Feb. 26, 2004)

Cosponsors: 4

Feb. 26, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2135

MediFair Act of 2004

MURRAY, PATTY [D-WA] (introduced Feb. 26, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Feb. 26, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2143

Service Workers Fairness Act

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Feb. 27, 2004)

Cosponsors: 4

Feb. 27, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2149

A bill to provide customs services after hours at certain airports.

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Mar. 1, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 1, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2155

Growing Our Manufacturing Employment (GoME) Act

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 2, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 2, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2157

Trade Adjustment Assistance Equity for Service Workers Act of 2004

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Mar. 2, 2004)

Cosponsors: 27

Mar. 2, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2161

Universal Access to Affordable Insurance for all Americans Act of

2004

BOXER, BARBARA [D-CA] (introduced Mar. 3, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 3, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2163

Small Employers Health Benefits Program Act of 2004

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Mar. 4, 2004)

Cosponsors: 6

Mar. 4, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2174

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services

under the medicaid program.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Mar. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 12

Mar. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2194

Child Support Improvement Act of 2004

CORNYN, JOHN [R-TX] (introduced Mar. 11, 2004)

Cosponsors: 4

Mar. 11, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2196

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that per diem

payments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the care of

veterans in State homes shall not be used to offset payments that

are made under the medicaid program for the purpose of assisting

veterans.

CAMPBELL, BEN NIGHTHORSE [R-CO] (introduced Mar. 11, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 11, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2200

A bill to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations

treatment) to the products of Laos.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Mar. 11, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 11, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2205

A bill to authorize the extension of unconditional and permanent nondiscriminatory treatment (permanent normal trade relations treatment ) to the products of Ukraine, and for other purposes.

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Mar. 11, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 11, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2210

Tax Shelter and Tax Haven Reform Act

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Mar. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2212

Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act of 2004

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 18

Mar. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2213

State Child Well-Being Research Act of 2004

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Mar. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2217

Closing the Health Care Gap Act of 2004

FRIST, WILLIAM H. [R-TN] (introduced Mar. 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2220

Community Savings and Investment Act of 2004

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Mar. 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2222

Medicaid and CHIP Safety Net Preservation Act of 2004

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Mar. 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2223

A bill to expand the list of entities eligible to establish and maintain

a qualified tuition program under section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 198

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Mar. 23, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 23, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2230

Workers Equity Act

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Mar. 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2234

Drug Discount Card Improvement Act of 2004

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Mar. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: 11

Mar. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2235

Domestic Workforce Protection Act

HOLLINGS, ERNEST F. [D-SC] (introduced Mar. 25, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 25, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2245

Small Business Health Tax Credit Act

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced Mar. 26, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 26, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2246

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain sorbic acid.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Mar. 29, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 29, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2247

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on potassium sorbate.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Mar. 29, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 29, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2248

A bill to clarify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification of certain leather goods.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced Mar. 29, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 29, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2256

A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to exempt preparation for high-skill, high-demand jobs from participation and time limits under the temporary assistance for needy families program.

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced Mar. 30, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Mar. 30, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2257

Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2004

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced Mar. 30, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 30, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2260

Medicare DSH Payments for Puerto Rico Hospitals Fairness Act of

2004

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Mar. 30, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 30, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2261

Haiti Economic Recovery Opportunity Act of 2004

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Mar. 30, 2004)

Cosponsors: 18

July 19, 2004—Held at the desk.

S. 2263

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create Lifetime

Savings Accounts.

THOMAS, CRAIG [R-WY] (introduced Mar. 31, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

Mar. 31, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2272

Children’s Vaccine Access Act of 2004

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Apr. 1, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Apr. 1, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2274

21st Century Citizen Soldier Benefits Act

LANDRIEU, MARY L. [D-LA] (introduced Apr. 1, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 1, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2282

Fairness in Pension Stability Act

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 5, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

Apr. 5, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2284

Medicare Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Project Expansion Act of 2004

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced Apr. 6, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Apr. 6, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2298

Employee Stock Ownership Plan Promotion and Improvement Act of

2004

BREAUX, JOHN B. [D-LA] (introduced Apr. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 5

Apr. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2300

Defense of Medicare Act

KENNEDY, EDWARD M. [D-MA] (introduced Apr. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 10

Apr. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2303

Better Future for American Families Act

EDWARDS, JOHN [D-NC] (introduced Apr. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2307

Reliable Entry for Medicines at Everyday Discounts through Importation with Effective Safeguards Act of 2004

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Apr. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2309

Military Reserve Mobilization Income Security Act of 2004

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Apr. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Apr. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2311

Efficient Energy Through Certified Technologies and Electricity Reliability (EFFECTER) Act of 2004

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Apr. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 6

Apr. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2316

Adoption Assistance Act

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced Apr. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Apr. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2326

Farmer Tax Fairness Act of 2004

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Apr. 21, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 21, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2339

Preserving Access to Affordable Drugs Act of 2004

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Apr. 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 4

Apr. 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2343

Medicare Modernization Improvement Act of 2004

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced Apr. 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

Apr. 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2359

Healthy Employees, Healthy Small Businesses Act of 2004

REID, HARRY [D-NV] (introduced Apr. 28, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 28, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2360

Nontraditional Student Success Act

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced Apr. 29, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

Apr. 29, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2366

Black Lung Disability Trust Fund Debt Restructuring Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (by request) (introduced Apr. 29, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 29, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2369

Community Options for Rural Elders Act of 2004

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced Apr. 29, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

Apr. 29, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2372

A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 regarding identifying trade expansion priorities.

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Apr. 29, 2004)

Cosponsors: 6

Apr. 29, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2375

Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief Act of 2004

HATCH, ORRIN G. [R-UT] (introduced May 3, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 3, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2376

Working Family Tax Relief Act of 2004

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced May 4, 2004)

Cosponsors: 7

May 4, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2394

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the

expensing of environmental remediation costs.

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced May 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

May 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2413

Medicare Assurance of Rx Transitional Assistance Act of 2004

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 12, 2004)

Cosponsors: 9

May 12, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2419

Tax Relief for Americans in Combat Act

PRYOR, MARK L. [D-AR] (introduced May 13, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

May 13, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2420

SCHIP Expansion Act of 2004

GRAHAM, BOB [D-FL] (introduced May 13, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 13, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2422

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain

modifications to be made to qualified mortgages held by a REMIC

or a grantor trust.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced May 13, 2004)

Cosponsors: 5

May 13, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2423

A bill to repeal the reduction in the tax rate for the top tax bracket

and to express the sense of the Senate that revenue savings from

the repeal should be used to improve benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill by $6,000,000,000 over 10 years, to fund Federal

Pell grants at the full amounts authorized for fiscal year 2004, and

to double the fiscal year 2004 funding for Perkins loans, Federal

work-study programs, and Federal supplemental educational opportunity grants (SEOG).

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced May 13, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 13, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2424

National Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee Act of 2004

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced May 14, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 14, 2004—Original measure reported to Senate by Senator

Grassley. With written report No. 108-266. (Additional views

filed.)

May 14, 2004—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

S. 2425

New Shipper Review Amendment Act of 2004

COCHRAN, THAD [R-MS] (introduced May 14, 2004)

Cosponsors: 25

May 14, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2426

Critical Access to Clinical Lab Services Act of 2004

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced May 17, 2004)

Cosponsors: 10

May 17, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2431

Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2004

NELSON, E. BENJAMIN [D-NE] (introduced May 18, 2004)

Cosponsors: 5

May 18, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2433

Equity for Our Nation’s Self-Employed Act of 2004

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced May 18, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

May 18, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2446

A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

to provide that the calculation of the duty imposed on imported

cherries that are provisionally preserved does not include the

weight of the preservative materials of the cherries.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced May 19, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 19, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2449

Cuba Sanctions Reform Act of 2004

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 19, 2004)

Cosponsors: 9

May 19, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2455

Public Servant Retirement Protection Act

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced May 20, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 20, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2456

Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2004

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced May 20, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 20, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2459

Community Security Act

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced May 20, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

May 20, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2463

Tax Code Termination Act

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced May 20, 2004)

Cosponsors: 7

May 20, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2473

Medicare Trust Fund Reimbursement Act of 2004

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced May 21, 2004)

Cosponsors: 6

May 21, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2474

Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief Act of 2004

ALLARD, WAYNE [R-CO] (introduced May 21, 2004)

Cosponsors: 4

May 21, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2487

Right Prescription for Seniors Act of 2004

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced June 2, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 2, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2492

Improving Access to Nurse-Midwife Care Act of 2004

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced June 2, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 2, 2004 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2494

Hunger Relief Trucking Tax Credit Act

DOLE, ELIZABETH [R-NC] (introduced June 3, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

June 3, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2502

Simple Tax for Seniors Act of 2004

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced June 3, 2004)

Cosponsors: 7

June 3, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2503

A bill to make permanent the reduction in taxes on dividends and

capital gains.

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced June 3, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

June 3, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2510

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit

for the installation of hydrogen fueling stations and to exclude

earnings from hydrogen fuel sales from gross income.

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced June 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2512

Drug Discount Card Simplification Act of 2004

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced June 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2521

A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain rayon staple fibers.

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced June 15, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 15, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2527

A bill to suspend the duty on certain educational toys and devices.

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced June 16, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 16, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2529

AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced June 16, 2004)

Cosponsors: 19

June 16, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 413, which became Public Law

108–274 on July 13, 2004.)

S. 2530

Unshackle Seniors Act of 2004

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced June 16, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 16, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2531

Keeping American Jobs at Home Act

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced June 16, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 16, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2533

Ronald Reagan Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act of 2004

MIKULSKI, BARBARA A. [D-MD] (introduced June 16, 2004)

Cosponsors: 62

June 16, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2535

Medicare Preventive Services Coverage Act of 2004

GRAHAM, BOB [D-FL] (introduced June 17, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

June 17, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2544

Health Care Access for Small Businesses Act of 2004

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced June 17, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

June 17, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2545

Advance Directives Improvement and Education Act of 2004

NELSON, BILL [D-FL] (introduced June 17, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

June 17, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2553

Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Very Efficiently Act of 2004

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced June 21, 2004)

Cosponsors: 10

June 21, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2558

Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention American Act

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced June 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2562

Medicare Quality Improvement Act of 2004

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced June 23, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 23, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2566

Ending the Medicare Disability Waiting Period Act of 2004

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced June 23, 2004)

Cosponsors: 14

June 23, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2570

Health Care Assurance Act of 2004

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced June 23, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

June 23, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2580

Technology Bond Initiative of 2004

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced June 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2584

Agricultural Producers Value-Added Investment Tax Credit Act of

2004

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced June 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2585

Small Business Jobs Tax Credit Act of 2004

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced June 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2587

Ensuring Quality and Access to Cancer Care Act of 2004

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced June 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: 4

June 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2589

A bill to clarify the status of certain retirement plans and the organizations which maintain the plans.

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced June 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: 7

July 15, 2004—Held at the desk.

S. 2593

Geriatric and Chronic Care Management Act of 2004

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced June 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: 13

June 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2594

Faircare Act

LIEBERMAN, JOSEPH I. [D-CT] (introduced June 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

June 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2597

Prescription Drug Price Comparison for Savings Act of 2004

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced June 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: 7

June 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2604

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the recognition period for built-ins gains for subchapter S corporations.

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced June 24, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

June 24, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2607

A bill to provide for the reliquidation of certain entries of candles.

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced July 6, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 6, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2608

A bill to provide for the reliquidation of certain entries of clock radios.

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced July 6, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 6, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2610

United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (by request) (introduced July 6, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

July 6, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

pursuant to section 2103(b)(3) of Public Law 107-210.

July 14, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

July 14, 2004—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. Without witten report.

July 14, 2004—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

Aug. 25, 2004—Senator Grassley from the Committee on Finance

filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of

July 22, 2004. Report No. 108-316. (Additional views filed.)

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 4759, which became Public Law

108-286 on Aug. 3, 2004.)

S. 2614

ESRD Modernization Act of 2004

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced July 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 5

July 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2615

A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to eliminate the consumptive

demand exception relating to the importation of goods made with

forced labor.

HARKIN, TOM [D-IA] (introduced July 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2610

United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (by request) (introduced July 6, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

July 6, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

pursuant to section 2103(b)(3) of Public Law 107-210.

July 14, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

July 14, 2004—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. Without written report.

July 14, 2004—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

Aug. 25, 2004—By Senator Grassley from Committee on Finance

filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of

July 22, 2004 Report No. 108–316. (Additional views filed.)

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 4759, which became Public Law

108–286 on Aug. 3, 2004.)

S. 2618

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend medicare

cost-sharing for the medicare part B premium for qualifying individuals through September 2005.

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced July 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 4

July 7, 2004—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7754-7755)

July 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jan. 16, 2004—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11390-11391)

Jan. 16, 2004—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous

Consent. (text: CR S11391)

Jan. 16, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jan. 16, 2004—Received in the House.

Jan. 16, 2004—Referred to the House Committee on Energy and

Commerce.

Jan. 16, 2004—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jan. 19, 2004—Mr. Barton (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass

the bill.

Jan. 19, 2004—Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10053-10054)

Jan. 19, 2004—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10053)

Jan. 19, 2004—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan. 19, 2004—Cleared for White House.

Jan. 29, 2004—Presented to President.

Feb. 8, 2004—Signed by President.

Feb. 8, 2004—Became Public Law No: 108–448.

S. 2623

SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced July 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 9

July 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2624

A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a

complaint of anti-competitive practices against certain oil exporting

countries.

LAUTENBERG, FRANK R. [D-NJ] (introduced July 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

July 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2642

Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2004

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced July 13, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 13, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2655

Water and Energy Efficient Appliances Act of 2004

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced July 14, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 14, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2659

Medicare Rural Home Health Services Improvement Act of 2004

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced July 15, 2004)

Cosponsors: 13

July 15, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2662

SUTA Dumping Prevention Act of 2004

NICKLES, DON [R-OK] (introduced July 15, 2004)

Cosponsors: 7

July 15, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 3463, which became Public Law

108–295 on Aug. 9, 2004.)

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S. 2677

United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (by request) (introduced July 15, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

July 15, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

pursuant to section 2103(b)(3) of Public Law 107-210.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. Without written report.

July 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

July 20, 2004—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S8460-8467)

July 21, 2004—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8506-

8516)

July 21, 2004—Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay 85–

13. (text: CR S8510-8516)

July 22, 2004—Senate vitiated previous passage pursuant to the order

of July 20, 2004 (consideration: CR S8633)

July 22, 2004—Returned to the Calendar.

Aug. 25, 2004—By Senator Grassley from Committee on Finance

filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of

July 22, 2004. Report No. 108–317.

Aug. 31, 2004—Star Print ordered on the written report.

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 4842, which became Public Law

108–302 on Aug. 17, 2004.)

S. 2667

Medicare Replacement Drug Demonstration Project Improvement Act

of 2004

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced July 15, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 15, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2671

State Fiscal Relief Act of 2004

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced July 15, 2004)

Cosponsors: 12

July 15, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2675

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the

availability of the cash method of accounting for small business,

and for other purposes.

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced July 15, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 15, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2677

United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (by request) (introduced July 15, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

July 15, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

pursuant to section 2103(b)(3) of Public Law 107-210.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. Without written report.

July 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

July 20, 2004—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S8460-8467)

July 21, 2004—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8506-

8516)

July 21, 2004—Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay. 85–

13. (text: CR S8510-8516)

July 22, 2004—Senate vitiated previous passage pursuant to the order

of July 20, 2004 (consideration: CR S8633)

July 22, 2004—Returned to the Calendar.

Aug. 25, 2004—By Senator Grassley from Committee on Finance

filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of

July 22, 2004. Report No. 108–317.

Aug. 31, 2004—Star Print ordered on the written report.

(Note: For further action, see H.R. 4842, which became Public Law

108–302 on Aug. 17, 2004.)

S. 2685

Immigrant Children’s Health Improvement Act of 2004

GRAHAM, BOB [D-FL] (introduced July 19, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 19, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2689

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to replace the

recapture bond provisions of the low income housing tax credit

program.

LINCOLN, BLANCHE L. [D-AR] (introduced July 20, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 20, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2698

Medicare Hospital Accreditation Act of 2004

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced July 20, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

July 20, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2706

Kinship Caregiver Support Act

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM [D-NY] (introduced July 21, 2004)

Cosponsors: 5

July 21, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2707

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to recognize

the services of respiratory therapists under the plan of care for

home health services.

LOTT, TRENT [R-MS] (introduced July 21, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

July 21, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2722

A bill to maintain and expand the steel import licensing and monitoring program.

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 11

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2725

Closing the Coverage Gap Act of 2004

BOXER, BARBARA [D-CA] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2730

Medicare, Medicaid, and MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of

2004

DURBIN, RICHARD [D-IL] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2733

National Enterprise Zone Act of 2004

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2737

Science Park Administration Act of 2004

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2751

America Saving for Personal Investment, Retirement, and Education

Act of 2004

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2754

Social Security COLA Protection Act of 2004

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. [D-SD] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 11

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2759

Children’s Health Protection and Improvement Act of 2004

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 37

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2761

Heartland Investment and Rural Employment (HIRE) Act

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 6

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2762

A bill to encourage the use of indigenous feedstock from the Caribbean Basin region with respect to ethyl alcohol for fuel use.

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 4

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2766

Prescription Drug and Health Improvement Act of 2004

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2767

Small Business Economic Stimulus Act of 2004

SPECTER, ARLEN [R-PA] (introduced July 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

July 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2779

Orderly and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of

2004

DOMENICI, PETE V. [R-NM] (introduced Sept. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

Sept. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2780

Keep the Promise of Medicare Act of 2004

STABENOW, DEBBIE [D-MI] (introduced Sept. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 11

Sept. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2782

Social Security Personal Savings Guarantee and Prosperity Act of

2004

SUNUNU, JOHN E. [R-NH] (introduced Sept. 9, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 9, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2785

Telecommuter Tax Fairness Act of 2004

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced Sept. 9, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 9, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2786

Get Tough on Trade Act

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Sept. 10, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 10, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2797

Textbook Affordability Act of 2004

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Sept. 14, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 14, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2801

Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of

2004

FEINSTEIN, DIANNE [D-CA] (introduced Sept. 14, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 14, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2807

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt containers used primarily in potato farming from the excise tax on

heavy trucks and trailers.

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced Sept. 15, 2004)

Cosponsors: 13

Sept. 15, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2824

A bill to exclude from income certain wages of spouses of members

of the Armed Forces serving in combat zones.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Sept. 21, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 21, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2831

Governmental Pension Plan Equalization Act of 2004

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Sept. 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 6

Sept. 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2832

A bill to amend the Social Security act and the Internal Revenue

Code of 1986 to exempt certain employment as a member of a

local governing board from social security coverage.

JOHNSON, TIM [D-SD] (introduced Sept. 23, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 23, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2835

A bill to amend the internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow penalty

free withdrawals from retirement plans for victims of federally declared disasters.

GRAHAM, BOB [D-FL] (introduced Sept. 23, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 23, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2858

Uniformed Services Differential Pay Protection Act

GREGG, JUDD [R-NH] (introduced Sept. 29, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

Sept. 29, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2860

Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2004

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Sept. 29, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

Sept. 29, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2872

Agricultural Business Security Tax Credit Act of 2004

BUNNING, JIM [R-KY] (introduced Sept. 30, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Sept. 30, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2875

A bill to extend trade benefits to certain tents imported into the

United States.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced Sept. 30, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 30, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2876

American Hospital Preservation Act of 2004

HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY [R-TX] (introduced Sept. 30, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

Sept. 30, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2880

Medical Device Competition Act of 2004

KOHL, HERB [D-WI] (introduced Oct. 1, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 1, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2881

A bill to clarify that State tax incentives for investment in new machinery and equipment are a reasonable regulation of commerce

and not an undue burden on interstate commerce, and for other

purposes.

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Oct. 1, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

Oct. 1, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2886

T3 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude

from gross income certain hazard mitigation assistance.

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced Oct. 4, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

Oct. 4, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2893

Save Act

MURKOWSKI, LISA [R-AK] (introduced Oct. 5, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 5, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2906

Affordability in Medicare Premiums Act of 2004

BINGAMAN, JEFF [D-NM] (introduced Oct. 6, 2004)

Cosponsors: 8

Oct. 6, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2911

Medicare Competitive Acquisition Improvement Act of 2004

GRAHAM, BOB [D-FL] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2914

Common Sense Automobile Efficiency Act of 2004

MIKULSKI, BARBARA A. [D-MD] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2918

Long-Term Care Act of 2004

ALLEN, GEORGE [R-VA] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2919

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide funding for Indian tribal prison facilities, and for other purposes.

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2920

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for the travel expenses of a taxpayer’s spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel.

ENSIGN, JOHN [R-NV] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2925

Small Business Tax Equalization and Compliance Act of 2004

SANTORUM, RICK [R-PA] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2926

Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2004

VOINOVICH, GEORGE V. [R-OH] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2928

A bill to clarify the status of certain employee benefit plans under the

Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2929

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the

minimum medicare deadlines for filing claims to take into account

delay in processing adjustments from secondary payor status to primary payor status.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2930

Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers Act

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2935

TAA Health Coverage Improvement Act of 2004

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2942

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that

combat pay be treated as earned income for purposes of the earned

income credit.

PRYOR, MARK L. [D-AR] (introduced Oct. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 39

Oct. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2944

A bill to provide that no funds may be expended by the United States

Trade Representative to negotiate data exclusivity provisions for

certain pharmaceutical products.

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced Oct. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2946

Small Business Growth Act

BAYH, EVAN [D-IN] (introduced Oct. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2947

Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Act

AKAKA, DANIEL K. [D-HI] (introduced Oct. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

Oct. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2950

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit payments to States under the medicaid program for redispensing prescription drugs.

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Oct. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2955

Mortgage Cancellation Relief Act of 2004

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Oct. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2961

Qualified Personal Service Corporations Clarification Act of 2004

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced Oct. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2966

Child Protection and Home Safety Act of 2004

CRAIG, LARRY E. [R-ID] (introduced Oct. 8, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

Oct. 8, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2971

Education Savings for Students Act of 2004

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced Oct. 9, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 9, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 2972

College Savings Act of 2004

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (introduced Oct. 9, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 9, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2983

Medicare Hospice Demonstration Act of 2004

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced Nov. 16, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 16, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2985

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from

gross income the gain from the sale of a principal residence by certain employees of the intelligence community.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Nov. 16, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 16, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2988

Long Term Care Quality and Consumer Information Improvement Act

WYDEN, RON [D-OR] (introduced Nov. 17, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 17, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2990

A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on palm fatty acid distillate.

DEWINE, MIKE [R-OH] (introduced Nov. 17, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 17, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2992

Softwood Lumber Duties Liquidation Act of 2004

BAUCUS, MAX [D-MT] (introduced Nov. 17, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 17, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2995

A bill to permanently extend the income tax deduction for college tuition expenses.

SCHUMER, CHARLES E. [D-NY] (introduced Nov. 18, 2004)

Cosponsors: 2

Nov. 18, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2997

Flu Vaccine Incentive Act of 2004

INHOFE, JAMES M. [R-OK] (introduced Nov. 18, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 18, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3000

Laotian Democracy Act

COLEMAN, NORM [R-MN] (introduced Nov. 18, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

Nov. 18, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3004

A bill to amend chapter 99 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to

clarify that certain coal industry health benefits may not be modified or terminated.

ROCKEFELLER, JOHN D., IV [D-WV] (introduced Nov. 18, 2004)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 18, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3011

Medicare Ambulance Payment Reform and Rural Equity Act of 2004

DAYTON, MARK [D-MN] (introduced Nov. 19, 2004)

Cosponsors: 4

Nov. 19, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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S. 3012

A bill to ensure a balanced survey of taxpayers in any system of

precertification for the earned income tax credit.

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. [D-CT] (introduced Nov. 19, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 19, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 3019

Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2004

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Nov. 19, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Nov. 19, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

(Note: See Joint Committee on Taxation report JCX-70-04 for a

section by section description of the provisions of the Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2004.)

S. 3029

Retirement Security for Life Act of 2004

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Dec. 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Dec. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. Res. 61

An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on

Finance

GRASSLEY, CHUCK [R-IA] (introduced Feb. 24, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 24, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (test of measure as introduced: CR S2609)

Feb. 24, 2003—Committee on Finance ordered to be reported an

original measure.

Feb. 24, 2003—Committee on Finance. Original measure reported to

Senate by Senator Grassley. Without written report.

S. Res. 119

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that there should be

parity among the countries that are parties to the North American

Free Trade Agreement with respect to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents,

and for other purposes.

COLLINS, SUSAN M. [R-ME] (introduced Apr. 10, 2003)

Cosponsors: 5

Apr. 10, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR 5249)

Apr. 10, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Finance. (test of measure as introduced: CR S5248-5249)

Sept. 18, 2003—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11727)

Sept. 18, 2003—Agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a

preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text; CR S11727)

S. Res. 200

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should

adopt a conference agreement on the child tax credit and on tax

relief for military personnel

JOHNSON, TIM [D-SD] (introduced July 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 19

July 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Res. 217

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the goals

of the United States in the Doha Round of the World Trade Organization agriculture negotiations

CONRAD, KENT [D-ND] (introduced Aug. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: 4

Aug. 1, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Res. 262

A resolution to encourage the Secretary of the Treasury to initiate expedited negotiations with the People’s Republic of China on establishing a market-based currency valuation and to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements

SNOWE, OLYMPIA J. [R-ME] (introduced Nov. 6, 2003)

Cosponsors: 7

Nov. 6, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Res. 289

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to free

trade negotiations that could adversely impact the sugar industry of

the United States

DORGAN, BYRON L. [D-ND] (introduced Jan. 23, 2004)

Cosponsors: 5

Jan. 23, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Res. 293

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President and

United States Trade Representative should ensure that any future

free trade agreements do not harm the dairy industry of the United

States

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Jan. 28, 2004)

Cosponsors: 17

Jan. 28, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. Res. 432

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should

reject Social Security privatization proposals, including those that

require deep cuts in Social Security benefits, such as the proposals

of President Bush’s Social Security Commission

CORZINE, JON S. [D-NJ] (introduced Sept. 22, 2004)

Cosponsors: 3

Sept. 22, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S.J. Res. 20

A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the number

of years during which the death tax under subtitle B of the Internal

Revenue Code of 1986 is repealed should be extended, pending the

permanent repeal of the death tax

KYL, JON [R-AZ] (introduced Oct. 23, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Oct. 23, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S.J. Res. 36

A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

MCCONNELL, MITCH [R-KY] (introduced Apr. 29, 2004)

Cosponsors: 53

Apr. 29, 2004—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4702-4706)

Apr. 29, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced; CR S4707)

(Note: For further action, see H.J.Res. 97, which became Public

Law 108-272 on July 7, 2004.)

S.J. Res. 39

A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

MCCONNELL, MITCH [R-KY] (introduced June 7, 2004)

Cosponsors: 53

June 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance

pursuant to Public Law 108-61, section 9(c)(2)(B).

June 15, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

June 15, 2004—Star Print ordered.

June 15, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without amendment, without written report.

June 18, 2004—Placed on Senate Calendar under General Orders.

June 24, 2004—Senator Grassley filed written report. Report No. 108-

281.

June 24, 2004—Read a third time. Returned to the Calendar.

(Note: For further action, see H.J.Res. 97, which became Public

Law 108-272 on July 7, 2004.)

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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

S. Con. Res. 11

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding

the Republic of Korea’s continuing unlawful bailouts of Hynix

Semiconductor Inc., and calling on the Republic of Korea, the Secretary of Commerce, the United States Trade Representative, and

the President to take actions to end the bailouts.

CRAPO, MIKE [R-ID] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 3

Feb. 27, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 22

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding housing affordability and urging fair and expeditious review by

international trade tribunals to ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber

NICKLES, DON [R-OK] (introduced Mar. 13, 2003)

Cosponsors: 9

Mar. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 27

A concurrent resolution urging the President to request the United

States International Trade Commission to take certain actions with

respect to the temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel

products, and for other purposes

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. [R-MO] (introduced Mar. 20, 2003)

Cosponsors: 8

Mar. 20, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 29

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding

semiconductor trade between the United States and the Republic of

Korea and the need to assure that United States trade actions do

not result in geopolitical tensions or United States job losses

SMITH, GORDON H. [R-OR] (introduced Mar. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 1

Mar. 25, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 69

A concurrent resolution providing that any agreement relating to trade

and investment that is negotiated by the executive branch with

other countries must comply with certain minimum standards

FEINGOLD, RUSSELL D. [D-WI] (introduced Sept. 16, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Sept. 16, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 90

A concurrent resolution expressing the Sense of the Congress regarding negotiating, in the United States-Thailand Free Trade Agreement, access to the United States automobile industry

LEVIN, CARL [D-MI] (introduced Feb. 23, 2004)

Cosponsors: 37

Feb. 23, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. Con. Res. 140

A concurrent resolution urging the President to withdraw the United

States from the 1992 Agreement on Government Support for Civil

Aircraft with the European Union and immediately file a consultation request, under the Understanding on Rules and Procedures

Governing the Settlement of Disputes of the World Trade Organization, on the matter of injury to, and adverse effects on, the commercial aviation industry of the United States.

BROWNBACK, SAM [R-KS] (introduced Oct. 5, 2004)

Cosponsors: 1

Oct. 5, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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H.R. 2

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003

THOMAS, WILLIAM M. [R-CA-22] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: 51

Feb. 27, 2003—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

May 6, 2003—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 6, 2003—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and

Nays: 24–15.

May 8, 2003—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and

Means. H. Rept. 108–94.

May 9, 2003—On passage Passed by recorded vote: 222–203. (text:

CR H3910-3913)

May 9, 2003—The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

May 12, 2003—Received in the Senate.

May 15, 2003—Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1054 amended.

May 15, 2003—Passed Senate in lieu of S. 1054 with an amendment

by Yea-Nay Vote. 51–49. (consideration: CR S6474-6475; text as

passed Senate: CR May 20, 2003—S6741-6786)

May 15, 2003—Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Grassley; Hatch; Nickles; Lott; Baucus;

Rockefeller; Breaux.

May 20, 2003—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 22, 2003—The Speaker appointed conferees: Thomas, DeLay,

and Rangel.

May 22, 2003—Conference papers: Senate report and manager’s

statement held at the desk in Senate.

May 22, 2003—Conference report H. Rept. 108–126 filed. (text of

conference report: CR H4625-4706)

May 22, 2003—Conferees agreed to file conference report.

May 23, 2003—On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by

the Yeas and Nays: 231–200.

May 23, 2003—Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7071-7089)

May 23, 2003—Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote.

51–50.

May 23, 2003—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 23, 2003—Cleared for White House.

May 23, 2003—Presented to President.

May 28, 2003—Signed by President.

May 28, 2003—Became Public Law No: 108–27.

H.R. 4

Personal Responsibility and Individual Development for Everyone Act

PRYCE, DEBORAH [R-OH-15] (introduced Feb. 4, 2003)

Cosponsors: 21

Feb. 4, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR E188-189)

Feb. 13, 2003—On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230–192

(text: CR H499-513)

Feb. 13, 2003—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

Sept. 10, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with

an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (Markup report: National Journal, CQ)

Oct. 3, 2003—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108–162. Minority views filed.

Oct. 3, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders. Calendar No. 305.

Mar. 29, 2004—Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR

S3219-3254, S3256-3278; text of measure as reported in Senate:

CR S3219-3254)

Mar. 29, 2004—S.AMDT. 2937 Amendment SA 2937 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Snowe. (consideration: CR S3260,

S3273-3274) To provide additional funding for child care.

Mar. 30, 2004—S.AMDT. 2937 Amendment SA 2937 agreed to in

Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 78–20.

Mar. 30, 2004—S.AMDT. 2945 Amendment SA 2945 proposed by

Senator Boxer. (consideration: CR S3336-3345; text: CR S3336)

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for

an increase in the Federal minimum wage.

Mar. 30, 2004—Cloture motion on the committee substitute

amendment presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S3359; text:

CR S3359)

Mar. 31, 2004—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3407-

3448)

Mar. 31, 2004—S.AMDT. 2945 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3407)

Apr. 1, 2004—S.AMDT. 2945 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3529)

Apr. 1, 2004—Cloture motion on the committee substitute amendment not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51–47. (consideration: CR S3538)

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H.R. 7

Charitable Giving Act of 2003

BLUNT, ROY [R-MO-7] (introduced May 7, 2003)

Cosponsors: 87

May 7, 2003—Referred to House Ways and Means.

Sept. 16, 2003—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and

Means. H. Rept. 108–270, Part I.

Sept. 17, 2003—On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 408–13.

Sept. 17, 2003—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to

without objection.

Sept. 17, 2003—Received in the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H.R. 743

Social Security Protection Act of 2003

SHAW, E. CLAY, JR. [R-FL-22] (introduced Feb. 12, 2003)

Cosponsors: 31

Feb. 12, 2003—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

Feb. 13, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR E229-230)

Feb. 19, 2003—Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Feb. 27, 2003—Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Mar. 13, 2003—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar. 13, 2003—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and

Nays: 35–2.

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept.

108–46.

Apr. 2, 2003—On passage Passed by recorded vote: 396–28

Apr. 3, 2003—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

Sept. 17, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with

an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Oct. 29, 2003—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108–176. (Additional views filed.)

Dec. 9, 2003—Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR

S16159-16196; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S16159-

16180)

Dec. 9, 2003—S.AMDT. 2227 Amendment SA 2227 proposed by

Senator Frist for Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S16183)

To provide for a managers’ amendment.

Dec. 9, 2003—S.AMDT. 2227 Amendment SA 2227 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 743—Continued

Dec. 9, 2003—The committee substitute as amended agreed to by

Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 9, 2003—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S16183-16196)

Jan. 20, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Feb. 11, 2004—On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 402–19 (consideration: CR

H443-465, H477-478; text as House agreed to Senate amendment:

CR H443-456)

Feb. 11, 2004—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb. 11, 2004—Cleared for White House.

Feb. 24, 2004—Presented to President.

Mar. 2, 2004—Signed by President.

Mar. 2, 2004—Became Public Law No: 108–203.

H.R. 982

To clarify the tax treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by

the Government of American Samoa

FALEOMAVAEGA, ENI F. H. [D-AS] (introduced Feb. 27, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Feb. 27, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Resources, 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.

May 15, 2003—Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept.

108–12, Part I.

Oct. 7, 2003—Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept.

108–12, Part II.

Jan. 4, 2003—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10311)

Nov. 5, 2003—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. Without written report.

Sept. 29, 2004—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous

Consent. (consideration: CR S9986)

Sept. 29, 2004—Cleared for White House.

Oct. 5, 2004—Presented to President.

Oct. 16, 2004—Signed by President.

Oct. 16, 2004—Became Public Law No: 108–326.

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H.R. 1528

Tax Administration Good Government Act

PORTMAN, ROB [R-OH-2] (introduced Apr. 1, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 1, 2003—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Apr. 3, 2003—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr. 3, 2003—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Apr. 8, 2003—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and

Means. H. Rept. 108–61.

June 19, 2003—On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252–170. (text:

CR June 18, 2003—H5514-5530)

June 20, 2003—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

May 19, 2004—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

May 19, 2004—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S5848-5891; text of measure as reported in

Senate: CR S5848-5890)

May 19, 2004—Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 882 amended.

May 19, 2004—Passed Senate in lieu of S. 882 with an amendment

by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR May 20,

2004—S6018-6044)

May 20, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

(See also S. 882)

H.R. 1664

Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003

THOMAS, WILLIAM M. [R-CA-22] (introduced Apr. 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 8, 2003—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Apr. 9, 2003—Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the

bill.

Apr. 9, 2003—Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3000-3004)

Apr. 9, 2003—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3000-3002)

Apr. 9, 2003—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr. 10, 2003—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

H.R. 1779

Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief Act of 2004

BEAUPREZ, BOB [R-CO-7] (introduced Apr. 11, 2003)

Cosponsors: 34

Apr. 11, 2003—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

Apr. 21, 2004—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415–0). (text: CR

H2217-2218)

Apr. 22, 2004—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

Oct. 11, 2004—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Oct. 11, 2004—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S11222)

Oct. 11, 2004—S.AMDT. 4061 Amendment SA 4061 proposed by

Senator Landrieu. (consideration: CR S11222) To provide an exception to the additional tax under section 72(t) of the Internal

Revenue Code of 1986 for distributions to activated reservists or

guardsmen, and for other purposes.

Oct. 11, 2004—S.AMDT. 4061 Amendment SA 4061 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Oct. 11, 2004—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous

Consent.

H.R. 3108

Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004

BOEHNER, JOHN A. [R-OH-8] (introduced Sept. 17, 2003)

Cosponsors: 10

Sept. 17, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Education and the

Workforce, 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.

Oct. 8, 2003—On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397–2.

Oct. 14, 2003—Received in the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jan. 22, 2004—Senate Committee on Finance discharged, pursuant to

the order of 12-9-2003.

Jan. 22, 2004—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S157-168)

Jan. 22, 2004—S.AMDT. 2233 Amendment SA 2233 proposed by

Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S166) Substitute amendment to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to temporarily

change the determination of the interest rate used for funding

and other purposes from use of the 30-year treasury bond rate

to a composite corporate bond rate, and for other purposes.

Jan. 28, 2004—S.AMDT. 2233 Amendment SA 2233 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 27, 2004—S.AMDT. 2264 Amendment SA 2264 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Nickles to Amendment SA 2233.

(consideration: CR S274-275; text: CR S275) To express the

sense of the Senate with respect to the status of private pension

plans.

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H.R. 3108—Continued

Jan. 27, 2004—S.AMDT. 2264 Amendment SA 2264 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Jan. 27, 2004—S.AMDT. 2261 Amendment SA 2261 proposed by

Senator Grassley to Amendment SA 2233. (consideration: CR

S278) To extend transfers of excess pension assets to retiree

health accounts, and for other purposes.

Jan. 27, 2004—S.AMDT. 2261 Amendment SA 2261 as modified

agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified:

CR S278)

Jan. 28, 2004—Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

86–9. (text: CR S299-303)

Feb. 12, 2004—Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Grassley; Gregg; McConnell; Baucus;

Kennedy. (consideration: CR S1401)

Feb. 24, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar. 4, 2004—The Speaker appointed conferees from the Committee

on Education and the Workforce for consideration of the House bill

and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Boehner, McKeon, Johnson, Sam, Tiberi, Miller, George,

and Andrews.

Mar. 4, 2004—The Speaker appointed conferees from the Committee

on Ways and Means for consideration of the House bill and the

Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference:

Thomas, Portman, and Rangel.

Mar. 9, 2004—Conference held.

Apr. 1, 2004—Conferees agreed to file conference report.

Apr. 1, 2004—Conference report H. Rept. 108–457 filed. (text of conference report: CR H1997-2014)

Apr. 2, 2004—On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by

reorded vote: 336-69.

Apr. 5, 2004—Conference papers: Senate report and manager’s statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

Apr. 8, 2004—Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration:

CR S3968-3974, S3975-3977, S3979-3989, S3991, S3995-3996)

Apr. 8, 2004—Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote.

78–19.

Apr. 8, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Apr. 8, 2004—Cleared for White House.

Apr. 9, 2004—Presented to President.

Apr. 10, 2004—Signed by President.

Apr. 10, 2004—Became Public Law No: 108–218.

H.R. 3182

Adoption Promotion Act of 2003

CAMP, DAVE [R-MI-4] (introduced Sept. 25, 2003)

Cosponsors: 11

Sept. 25, 2003—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

Oct. 8, 2003—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9302-9303)

Oct. 14, 2003—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

Nov. 14, 2003—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14859-14860)

Nov. 14, 2003—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous

Consent.

Nov. 14, 2003—Cleared for White House.

Nov. 20, 2003—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov. 21, 2003—Presented to President.

Dec. 2, 2003—Signed by President.

Dec. 2, 2003—Became Public Law No: 108–145.

H.R. 3521

Tax Relief Extension Act of 2003

THOMAS, WILLIAM M. [R-CA-22] (introduced Nov. 19, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Nov. 19, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and

in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, 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.

Nov. 20, 2003—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as

amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11762-11827)

Nov. 21, 2003—Received in the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H.R. 3652

Archery Revenue Reform and Opportunity for Workers Act

RYAN, PAUL [R-WI-1] (introduced Dec. 8, 2003).

Cosponsors: 1

Dec. 8, 2003—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

Dec. 8, 2003—Committee on Ways and Means discharged.

Dec. 8, 2003—On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR

H12867-12868)

Dec. 9, 2003—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

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HOUSE BILLS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

H.R. 4109

Simple Tax for Seniors Act of 2004

BURNS, MAX [R-GA-12] (introduced Apr. 1, 2004)

Cosponsors: 14

Apr. 1, 2004—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

June 2, 2004—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as

amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418–0

(text: CR H3649)

June 2, 2004—The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

June 3, 2004—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

H.R. 4193

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the expansion of areas designated as renewal communities based on 2000

census data and to treat certain census tracts with low populations

as low-income communities for purposes of the new markets tax

credit.

ISTOOK, ERNEST J., JR. [R-OK-5] (introduced Apr. 22, 2004).

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 22, 2004—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

May 17, 2004—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed House: CR H3030-3031)

May 18, 2004—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

H.R. 4372

Working Families Assistance Act of 2004

CANTOR, ERIC [R-VA-7] (introduced May 17, 2004).

Cosponsors: 1

May 17, 2004—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

June 22, 2004—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4663-4664)

June 23, 2004—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

H.R. 4418

Customs Border Security and Trade Agencies Authorization Act of

2004

CRANE, PHILIP M. [R-IL-8] (introduced May 20, 2004).

Cosponsors: 4

May 20, 2004—Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

July 13, 2004—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and

Means. H. Rept. 108–598, Part I.

July 13, 2004—House Committee on Judiciary Granted an extension

for further consideration ending not later than July 13, 2004.

July 13, 2004—Committee on Judiciary discharged.

July 14, 2004—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as

amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 341–85 (text:

CR H5675-5678)

July 15, 2004—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

H.R. 4840

Tax Simplification for America’s Job Creators Act of 2004

CRANE, PHILIP M. [R-IL-8] (introduced July 15, 2004).

Cosponsors: 18

July 15, 2004—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

July 21, 2004—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424–0) (text: CR

H6475-6477)

July 22, 2004—Received in the Senate.

Sept. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H.R. 4841

Tax Simplification for Americans Act of 2004

BURNS, MAX [R-GA-12] (introduced July 15, 2004).

Cosponsors: (none)

July 15, 2004—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

July 21, 2004—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as

amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6483-6484)

July 22, 2004—Received in the Senate.

Sept. 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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H. Con. Res. 141

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Internal Revenue Code

of 1986 should be fundamentally reformed to be fairer, simpler,

and less costly and to encourage economic growth, individual liberty, and investment in American jobs

KINGSTON, JACK [R-GA-1] (introduced Apr. 8, 2003)

Cosponsors: (none)

Apr. 8, 2003—Refereed to the House Ways and Means Committee.

Apr. 10, 2003—On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 424-0. (text

as passed House: CR Apr. 9, 2003 H3004)

Mar. 10, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

105

AMENDMENTS WITHIN FINANCE COMMITTEE’S JURISDICTION

S. Amdt. 2224 to S. 1839 Nov. 25, 2003

CANTWELL, MARIA [D-WA] (submitted Nov. 25, 2003)

Amdt. purpose: To provide extended unemployment benefits to displaced workers. Text of amendment as submitted: CR S16043

Nov. 25, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Finance.

107

CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Nov. 16, 2004

WAGNER, RAYMOND THOMAS, JR., of Missouri, to be a Member of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board for a term expiring Sept. 14, 2009. (Reappointment)

Nov. 16, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 8, 2004—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 108th Congress. (Nomination Number: PN2015)

Oct. 7, 2004

HAROLD DAMELIN, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of the Treasury, vice Jeffrey Rush, Jr., resigned.

Oct. 7, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance and if reported, to be sequentially referred to

the Committee on Government Affairs for not more than 20

days, pursuant to an order of the Senate of Jan. 15, 2003.

Dec. 8, 2004—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 108th Congress. (Nomination Number: PN1974)

Sept. 20, 2004

JESUS H. DELGADO-JENKINS, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Teresa M. Ressel, resigned.

Sept. 20, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 8, 2004—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 108th Congress. (Nomination Number: PN1905)

Sept. 10, 2004

PAUL JONES, of Colorado, to be a Member of the Internal Revenue

Service Oversight Board for a term expiring Sept. 14, 2008, vice

Charles L. Kolbe, term expired, to which position he was appointed

during the last recess of the Senate.

Sept. 10, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 8, 2004—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 108th Congress.

July 22, 2004

ANNA ESCOBEDO CABRAL, of Virginia, to be Treasurer of the

United States, vice Rosario Marin.

July 22, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Oct. 8, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–811.

Oct. 11, 2004—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Oct. 11, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar.

Nov. 21, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

July 22, 2004

GREGORY FRANKLIN JENNER, of Oregon, to be an Assistant

Secretary of the Treasury, vice Pamela F. Olson, resigned.

July 22, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 8, 2004—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 108th Congress.

July 19, 2004

DANIEL R. LEVINSON, of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, vice Janet Rehnquist, resigned.

July 19, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance and, if and when reported, pursuant to an

order of the Senate of Jan. 15, 2003 it be sequentially referred

to Committee on Governmental Affairs for not more than 20

days.

Dec. 8, 2004—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 108th Congress.

108

CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

May 13, 2004

JOHN O. COLVIN, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States

Tax Court for a term of fifteen years. (Reappointment)

May 13, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 19, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–765.

May 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

May 20, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

May 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

July 22, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

May 11, 2004

TIMOTHY S. BITSBERGER, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant

Secretary of the Treasury, vice Brian Carlton Roseboro, resigned.

May 11, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

July 7, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–642.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 20, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Nov. 21, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 8, 2004

PATRICK P. O’CARROLL, JR., of Maryland, to be Inspector General, Social Security Administration, vice James G. Huse, Jr., retired.

Apr. 8, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance, and if and when reported, to be sequentially

referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs for not more

than 20 days.

July 7, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–642.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 20, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 20, 2004—Referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs pursuant to an order of the Senate of Jan. 15, 2003.

Sept. 20, 2004—Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs discharged. Pursuant to an order of the Senate on Jan. 15, 2003.

Sept. 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar.

Nov. 21, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 8, 2004

STUART LEVEY, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary of the Treasury for Enforcement, vice Jimmy Gurule, resigned.

Apr. 8, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 19, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–765.

May 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

May 20, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

May 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

July 8, 2004—Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing,

and Urban Affairs by unanimous consent agreement on July 8,

2004.

July 15, 2004—Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108–872.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 8, 2004—Rereferred to Senate Committee on Finance. By

unanimous consent agreement on July 8, 2004, ordering that

when the nomination is reported out by the Committee on Banking, it also be automatically discharged from the Committee on

Finance and placed on the Executive Calendar.

July 20, 2004—Reported by Senator Shelby, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, without printed report.

July 20, 2004—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. Agreement of July 8, 2004.

July 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

July 21, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

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CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Mar. 11, 2004

JUAN CARLOS ZARATE, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Kenneth Lawson, resigned.

Mar. 11, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 19, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–765.

May 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

May 20, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

May 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

July 8, 2004—Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing,

and Urban Affairs by unanimous consent agreement onJuly 8,

2004.

July 15, 2004—Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108–872.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 8, 2004—Rereferred to Senate Committee on Finance. By

unanimous consent agreement onJuly 8, 204, ordering that when

the nomination is reported out by the Committee on Banking,

it also be automatically discharged from the Committee on Finance and placed on the Executive Calendar.

July 20, 2004—Reported by Senator Shelby, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, without printed report.

July 20, 2004—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. Agreement of July 8, 2004.

July 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

July 21, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Feb. 26, 2004

MARK B. MCCLELLAN, of the District of Columbia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,

vice Thomas Scully, resigned.

Feb. 26, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Mar. 8, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–433.

Mar. 9, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Mar. 9, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Mar. 9, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Mar. 12, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 21, 2004

BRADLEY D. BELT, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member

of the Social Security Advisory Board for a term expiring Sept. 30,

2008, vice Stanford G. Ross, term expired, to which position he

was appointed during the last recess of the Senate.

Jan. 21, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Apr. 26, 2004—Received message of withdrawal of nomination

from the President.

Dec. 9, 2003

BRIAN CARLTON ROSEBORO, of New Jersey, to be an Under

Secretary of the Treasury, vice Peter R. Fisher, resigned.

Dec. 9, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Mar. 8, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–433.

Mar. 9, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Mar. 9, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Mar. 9, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Apr. 8, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Dec. 9, 2003

DONALD KORB, of Ohio, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department

of the Treasury, vice B. John Williams, Jr.

Dec. 9, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Mar. 8, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–433.

Mar. 30, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Mar. 30, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Mar. 30, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Apr. 8, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Dec. 9, 2003

CHARLES L. KOLBE, of Iowa, to be a Member of the Internal

Revenue Service Oversight Board for the remainder of the term expiring Sept. 14, 204, vice Steve H. Nickles, resigned.

Dec. 9, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 20, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

July 22, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

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CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Dec. 9, 2003

PAUL JONES, of Colorado, to be a Member of the Internal Revenue

Service Oversight Board for a term expiring Sept. 14, 2008, vice

Charles L. Kolbe, term expired.

Dec. 9, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

July 7, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–642.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 20, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Nov. 21, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Dec. 9, 2003

ROBERT JEPSON, of Georgia, to be a Member of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board for a term expiring Sept. 14, 2008,

vice Karen Hastie Williams, term expired.

Dec. 9, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sept. 13, 2004—Received message of withdrawal of nomination

from the President.

Dec. 9, 2003

SAMUEL W. BODMAN, of Massachusetts, to be Deputy Secretary

of the Treasury, vice Kenneth W. Dam, resigned.

Dec. 9, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Feb. 10, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–437.

Feb. 12, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Feb. 12, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Feb. 12, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Feb. 12, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Nov. 25, 2003

MARK J. WARSHAWSKY, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Richard Clarida, resigned.

Nov. 25, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Mar. 8, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 107-433.

Mar. 9, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Mar. 9, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Mar. 9, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Mar. 12, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Nov. 19, 2003

J. RUSSELL GEORGE, of Virginia, to be Inspector General for Tax

Administration, Department of the Treasury, vice David C. Williams.

Nov. 19, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

July 7, 2004—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–642.

Sept. 15, 2004—Committee on Finance. Committee consideration

held.

Sept. 20, 2004—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Sept. 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Sept. 20, 2004—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs for not to exceed 20 days pursuant to the order of Jan. 15, 2003.

Oct. 10, 2004—Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs discharged. Pursuant to an order of the Senate of Jan. 15, 2003.

Oct. 10, 2004—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar pursuant to

an order of the Senate of Jan. 15, 2003.

Nov. 21, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Oct. 29, 2003

ARNOLD I. HAVENS, of Virginia, to be General Counsel for the

Department of the Treasury, vice David Aufhauser.

Oct. 29, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Nov. 18, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–432.

Nov. 21, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Nov. 21, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Nov. 21, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Oct. 1, 2003

DANIEL PEARSON, of Minnesota, to be a Member of the United

States International Trade Commission for the term expiring June

16, 2011, vice Lynn M. Bragg, term expired, to which position he

was appointed during the last recess of the Senate.

Oct. 1, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 8, 2004—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 108th Congress.

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Oct. 1, 2003

CHARLOTTE A. LANE, of West Virginia, to be a Member of the

United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring

Dec. 16, 209, vice Dennis M. Devaney, to which position she was

appointed during the last recess of the Senate.

Oct. 1, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 8, 2004—Returned to the President under the provisions of

Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the

Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 108th Congress.

Sept. 8, 2003

MICHAEL O’GRADY, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of

Health and Human Services, vice Piyush Jindal, resigned.

Sept. 8, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Nov. 4, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–395.

Nov. 12, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Nov. 12, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Nov. 12, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Sept. 3, 2003

JENNIFER YOUNG, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health

and Human Services, vice Scott Whitaker.

Sept. 3, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Nov. 4, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–395.

Nov. 12, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Nov. 12, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Nov. 12, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Sept. 3, 2003

BRADLEY D. BELT, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member

of the Social Security Advisory Board for a term expiring Sept. 30,

2008, vice Stanford G. Ross, term expired.

Sept. 3, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Nov. 4, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–395.

Nov. 12, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Nov. 12, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Nov. 12, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Apr. 26, 2004—Received message of withdrawal of nomination

from the President.

July 22, 2003

KERRY N. WEEMS, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of

Health and Human Services, vice Janet Hale, resigned.

July 22, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sept. 4, 2003—Received message of withdrawal of nomination

from the President.

July 17, 2003

SUSAN C. SCHWAB, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the

Treasury, vice Kenneth W. Dam, resigned.

July 17, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec. 9, 2003—Received message of withdrawal of nomination

from the President.

June 2, 2003

JOSETTE SHEERAN SHINER, of Virginia, to be a Deputy United

States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador, vice Jon

M. Huntsman, Jr.

June 2, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

June 26, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–477.

Aug. 1, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 31, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 31, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Aug. 1, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

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Apr. 10, 2003

ROBERT STANLEY NICHOLS, of Washington, to be an Assistant

Secretary of the Treasury, vice Michele A. Davis.

Apr. 10, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

July 31, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–387.

Aug. 1, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 31, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 31, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Aug. 1, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 9, 2003

JAMES J. JOCHUM, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of

Commerce, vice Faryar Shirzad.

Apr. 9, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance (for Import Administration).

June 26, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–477.

Aug. 1, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

July 31, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

July 31, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Aug. 1, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 2, 2003

TERESA M. RESSEL, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of

the Treasury, vice Edward Kingman, Jr.

Apr. 2, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

July 31, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–387.

Aug. 1, 2003—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Aug. 1, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Feb. 25, 2003

MARK VAN DYKE HOLMES, of New York, to be a Judge of the

United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years, vice Julian L.

Jacobs, term expired.

Feb. 25, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Apr. 1, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–102.

Apr. 2, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Apr. 2, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Apr. 2, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Apr. 3, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Feb. 25, 2003

DIANE L. KROUPA, of Minnesota, to be a Judge of the United

States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years, vice Robert P. Ruwe,

term expired.

Feb. 25, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Apr. 1, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–102.

Apr. 2, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Apr. 2, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Apr. 2, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Apr. 3, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Feb. 12, 2003

HARRY A. HAINES, of Montana, to be a Judge of the United States

Tax Court for a term of fifteen years, vice Renato Beghe, retiring.

Feb. 12, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Apr. 1, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–102.

Apr. 2, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Apr. 2, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Apr. 2, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Apr. 3, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

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CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Feb. 6, 2003

ROBERT ALLEN WHERRY, JR., of Colorado, to be a Judge of

the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years, vice Laurence J. Whalen, term expired.

Feb. 6, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Apr. 1, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–102.

Apr. 2, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Apr. 2, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Apr. 2, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Apr. 3, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 22, 2003

MARK W. EVERSON, of Texas, to be Commissioner of Internal

Revenue for a term of five years, vice Charles Rossotti, term expired.

Jan. 22, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Mar. 18, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–305.

Apr. 2, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Apr. 2, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Apr. 2, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

May 1, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 15, 2003

JOSEPH ROBERT GOEKE, of Illinois, to be a Judge of the United

States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years after he takes office,

vice Herbert L. Chabot.

Jan. 15, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Feb. 12, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–20.

Apr. 2, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Apr. 2, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Apr. 2, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Apr. 3, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 13, 2003

JOHN W. SNOW, of Virginia, to be Secretary of the Treasury, vice

Paul Henry O’Neill, resigned.

Jan. 13, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jan. 28, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–40.

Jan. 30, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Jan. 30, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Jan. 30, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Jan. 30, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Unanimous Consent

Vote.

Jan. 9, 2003

RAYMOND T. WAGNER, JR., of Missouri, to be a Member of the

Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board for the remainder of the

term expiring Sept. 14, 204, vice George L. Farr.

Jan. 9, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Feb. 12, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–20.

Apr. 2, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Apr. 2, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Apr. 2, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Apr. 3, 2003—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 9, 2003

DANIEL PEARSON, of Minnesota, to be a Member of the United

States International Trade Commission for the term expiring June

16, 2011, vice Lynn M. Bragg, term expired.

Jan. 9, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Feb. 12, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–20.

Mar. 5, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported favorably.

Mar. 5, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Mar. 5, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Nov. 21, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

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CALENDAR OF NOMINATIONS

Jan. 9, 2003

CHARLOTTE A. LANE, of West Virginia, to be a Member of the

United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring

Dec. 16, 209, vice Dennis M. Devaney.

Jan. 9, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Feb. 12, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–20.

Mar. 5, 2003—Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on Finance, without printed report.

Mar. 5, 2003—Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Subject to

nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

Nov. 21, 2004—Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 7, 2003

GLEN L. BOWER, of Illinois, to be a Judge of the United States

Tax Court for a term of fifteen years after he takes office, vice

Carolyn Miller Parr, term expired.

Jan. 7, 2003—Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Feb. 12, 2003—Committee on Finance. Hearings held. Hearings

printed: S.Hrg. 108–20.

Mar. 22, 2004—Received message of withdrawal of nomination

from the President.

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(Requests for publications should be in writing accompanied by a self-addressed label for each item to: U.S. Senate Committee on

Finance, Attention EDITORIAL SECTION, Room SD–219 Dirksen Office Building, Washington, DC 20510–6200).

FULL COMMITTEE

Jan. 28, 2003 S. HRG. 108–40

Nomination

NOMINATION OF DR. JOHN W. SNOW

Jan. 30, 2003 S. HRG. 108–24

U.S. BORDERS: SAFE OR SIEVE?

Feb. 5, 2003 S. HRG. 108–283

REVENUE PROPOSALS IN THE PRESIDENT’S FY 2004

BUDGET

Feb. 11 AND 12, 2003 S. HRG. 108–243

EXAMINATION OF PROPOSALS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH

AND JOB CREATION (INCENTIVES FOR CONSUMPTION

AND INVESTMENT)

Feb. 12, 2003 S. HRG. 108–20

Nominations

NOMINATIONS OF JOSEPH ROBERT GOEKE, GLEN L.

BOWER, DANIEL PEARSON, CHARLOTTE R. LANE, AND

RAYMOND T. WAGNER

Feb. 13, 2003 S. HRG. 108–117

ENRON: THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION’S INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

Feb. 20, 2003 S. HRG. 108–31

WELFARE REFORM: PAST SUCCESSES, NEW CHALLENGES

(DES MOINES, IA)

Feb. 27, 2003 S. HRG. 108–118

EXAMINING THE ADMINISTRATION’S FISCAL YEAR 2004

HEALTH CARE PRIORITIES

Mar. 5, 2003 S. HRG. 108–39

ADMINISTRATION’S TRADE AGENDA

Mar. 11, 2003 S. HRG. 108–71

FUNDING CHALLENGE: KEEPING DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS AFLOAT

Mar. 12, 2003 S. HRG. 108–147

WELFARE REFORM: BUILDING ON SUCCESS

Mar. 18, 2003 S. HRG. 108–305

Nomination

NOMINATION OF HON. MARK W. EVERSON

Apr. 1, 2003 S. HRG. 108–99

TAXPAYER ALERT: CHOOSING A PAID PREPARER AND

THE PITFALLS OF CHARITABLE CAR DONATION

Apr. 1, 2003 S. HRG. 108–102

Nominations

NOMINATIONS OF ROBERT ALLEN WHERRY, HARRY A.

HAINES, MARK VAN DYKE HOLMES, AND DIANE L.

KROUPA

Apr. 3, 2003 S. HRG. 108–111

PURCHASING HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

Apr. 8, 2003 S. HRG. 108–407

ENRON: JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ON COMPENSATION-RELATED ISSUES

Apr. 9, 2003 S. HRG. 108–307

2003 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF

THE FEDERAL OLD AGE AND SURVIVORS INSURANCE

AND DISABILITY TRUST FUNDS

Apr. 14, 2003 S. HRG. 108–273

FAIR DEAL FOR RURAL AMERICA: FIXING MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT (DES MOINES, IA)

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FULL COMMITTEE—Continued

June 6, 2003 S. HRG. 108–339

STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVING THE MEDICARE PROGRAM

June 17, 2003 S. HRG. 108–333

IMPLEMENTATION OF U.S. BILATERAL FREE TRADE

AGREEMENT WITH SINGAPORE AND CHILE

June 26, 2003 S. HRG. 108–477

Nominations

NOMINATIONS OF JOSETTE SHEERAN SHINER AND

JAMES JOSEPH JOCHUM

July 8, 2003 S. HRG. 108–456

AN EXAMINATION OF U.S. TAX POLICY AND ITS EFFECT

ON THE DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS OF U.S.-BASED OPERATIONS

July 15, 2003 S. HRG. 108–337

AN EXAMINATION OF U.S. TAX POLICY AND ITS EFFECT

ON THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS OF U.S.-

OWNED FOREIGN OPERATIONS

July 17, 2003 S. HRG. 108–325

NURSING HOME QUALITY REVISITED: THE GOOD, THE

BAD, AND THE UGLY

July 30, 2003 S. HRG. 108–387

Nominations

NOMINATIONS OF TERESA M. RESSEL AND ROBERT S.

NICHOLS

Aug. 26, 2003 S. HRG. 108–457

RURAL ECONOMY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND THE ROLE

OF OUR COOPERATIVES (DALLAS CENTER, IA)

Sept. 4, 2003 S. HRG. 108–222

UNITED STATES-CUBA ECONOMIC RELATIONS

Sept. 9, 2003 S. HRG. 108–388

THE ALIAS AMONG US: THE HOMELAND SECURITY AND

TERRORISM THREAT FROM DOCUMENT FRAUD, IDENTITY THEFT, AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER MISUSE

Sept. 23, 2003 S. HRG. 108–419

UNFULFILLED PROMISES: MEXICAN BARRIERS TO U.S.

AGRICULTURAL EXPORTS

Oct. 21, 2003 S. HRG. 108–371

TAX SHELTERS: WHO’S BUYING, WHO’S SELLING, AND

WHAT’S THE GOVERNMENT DOING ABOUT IT?

Oct. 23, 2003 S. HRG. 108–342

COMPANY-OWNED LIFE INSURANCE

Nov. 4, 2003 S. HRG. 108–395

Nominations

NOMINATIONS OF MICHAEL O’GRADY, JENNIFER YOUNG,

AND BRADLEY G. BELT

Nov. 18, 2003 S. HRG. 108–432

Nomination

NOMINATION OF ARNOLD I. HAVENS

Feb. 4, 2004 S. HRG. 108–408

ADMINISTRATION’S HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

BUDGET PRIORITIES

Feb. 10, 2004 S. HRG. 108–437

Nomination

NOMINATION OF SAMUEL W. BODMAN

Feb. 12, 2004 S. HRG. 108–455

REVENUE PROPOSALS IN THE PRESIDENT’S FISCAL YEAR

2005 BUDGET

Mar. 3, 2004 S. HRG. 108–598

HEALTH INSURANCE CHALLENGES: BUYER BEWARE

Mar. 8, 2004 S. HRG. 108–433

Nominations

NOMINATIONS OF DR. MARK B. McCLELLAN, BRIAN

ROSEBORO, DONALD KORB, AND MARK J.

WARSHAWSKY

Mar. 9, 2004 S. HRG. 108–525

THE ADMINISTRATION’S INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGENDA

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FULL COMMITTEE—Continued

Mar. 10, 2004 S. HRG. 108–479

U.S. ECONOMIC AND TRADE POLICY IN THE MIDDLE

EAST

Apr. 7, 2004 S. HRG. 108–637

STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MEDICAID HOMEAND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES

Apr. 28, 2004 S. HRG. 108–601

TAKING TAXPAYERS FOR A RIDE: FRAUD AND ABUSE IN

THE POWER WHEELCHAIR PROGRAM

May 19, 2004 S. HRG. 108–765

Nominations

NOMINATIONS OF JOHN O. COLVIN, STUART LEVEY, AND

JUAN C. ZARATE

May 19, 2004 S. HRG. 108–825

THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT AND TERRORISM FINANCING

June 8, 2004 S. HRG. 108–827

MEDICARE DRUG CARD: DELIVERING SAVINGS FOR PARTICIPATING BENEFICIARIES

June 15, 2004 S. HRG. 108–599

UNITED STATES-AUSTRALIA AND UNITED STATES-MOROCCO FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS

June 16, 2004 S. HRG. 108–597

STRENGTHENING REGULATIONS AND OVERSIGHT TO

BETTER ENSURE AGRICULTURE FINANCING INTEGRITY

June 22, 2004 S. HRG. 108–603

CHARITY OVERSIGHT AND REFORM: KEEPING BAD

THINGS FROM HAPPENING TO GOOD CHARITIES

July 7, 2004 S. HRG. 108–642

Nominations

NOMINATIONS OF J. RUSSELL GEORGE, PATRICK P.

O’CARROLL, JR., TIMOTHY BITSBERGER, AND PAUL

JONES

July 21, 2004 S. HRG. 108–703

BRIDGING THE TAX CAP

July 22, 2004 S. HRG. 108–665

THE ROLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCING IN

STRENGTHENING U.S. COMPETITIVENESS IN A GLOBAL

ECONOMY

Aug. 25, 2004 S. HRG. 108–807

SAVING AMERICA’S GREAT PLACES: THE ROLE OF TAX

INCENTIVES IN PRESERVING RURAL COMMUNITIES

(SIOUX CITY, IA)

Sept. 14, 2004 S. HRG. 108–767

IMPLEMENTING THE MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG

BENEFIT AND MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM:

PERSPECTIVES ON THE PROPOSED RULES

Sept. 21, 2004 S. HRG. 108–841

INDIAN JAILS: A CLARION CALL FOR REFORM

Oct. 8, 2004 S. HRG. 108–811

Nomination

NOMINATION OF ANNA ESCOBEDO CABRAL

Nov. 18, 2004 S. HRG. 108–791

FDA, MERCK, AND VIOXX: PUTTING PATIENT SAFETY

FIRST?

SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE

May 13, 2003 S. HRG. 108–179

STATUS OF THE FREE TRADE AREA OF THE AMERICAS:

NEGOTIATIONS AND PREPARATIONS FOR THE MIAMI

MINISTERIAL

Apr. 15, 2004 S. HRG. 108–576

INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND THE IMPACT ON THE U.S.

SODA ASH INDUSTRY (ROCK SPRINGS, WY)

Apr. 27, 2004 S. HRG. 108–730

INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND PHARMACEUTICALS

(Joint with Subcommittee on Health Care)

SUBCOMMITTEE ON SOCIAL SECURITY AND

FAMILY POLICY

May 5, 2004 S. HRG. 108–595

BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY MARRIAGE

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Mar. 2003 Rpt. 108–31

ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE DURING

THE 107TH CONGRESS (Pursuant to Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the U.S. Senate)

Feb. 2003 Rpt. 108–10

RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Feb. 2003 S. Prt. 108–13

COMMITTEE ROSTER

May 2003 S. Prt. 108–15

REPORT OF STAFF INVESTIGATION OF ENRON CORP. AND

RELATED ENTITIES REGARDING THE GUTEMALAN

POWER PROJECT

May 2003 S. Prt. 108–26

DESCRIPTION OF THE JOBS AND GROWTH RECONCILIATION TAX ACT OF 2003 (TECHNICAL EXPLANATION

OF PROVISIONS APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE ON

MAY 8, 2003)

June 2003 S. Prt. 108–29

DESCRIPTON OF THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2003 (TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF PROVISIONS APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE ON JUNE 12, 2003)

July 2003 S. Prt. 108–32

TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF THE ENERGY TAX INCENTIVES ACT OF 2003 (TO ACCOMPANY SENATE AMENDMENT 1424)

Sept. 2004 S. Prt. 108–53

DESCRIPTION OF THE JOHN BREAUX ELDER JUSTICE ACT

(TECHNICAL EXPLANATION OF PROVISIONS APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2004)

PUBLICATIONS PREPARED BY THE JOINT

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION FOR THE COMMITTEE

ON FINANCE

JCS–2004 DOCUMENTS

JCS–3–04

Description Of Revenue Provisions Contained In The President’s

Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Proposal

(Feb. 2004)

JCS–2–04

Explanation Of Proposed Income Tax Treaty Between The United

States And The Democratic Socialist Republic Of Sri Lanka

(Feb. 19, 2004)

JCS–1–04

Explanation Of Proposed Income Tax Treaty Between The United

States And Japan

(Feb. 19, 2004)

JCX–2004 DOCUMENTS

JCX–71–04

List Of Expiring Federal Tax Provisions 2004–2014

(Dec. 23, 2004)

JCX–70–04

Description Of The Tax Technical Corrections Act Of 2004

(Nov. 19, 2004)

JCX–69–04

Estimated Budget Effects Of The Conference Agreement For H.R.

4520, The ‘‘American Jobs Creation Act Of 2004’’

(Oct. 7, 2004)

JCX–68–04

Estimated Budget Effects Of The Chairman’s Mark Relating To

H.R. 4520, The ‘‘American Jobs Creation Act Of 2004,’’ Scheduled For Consideration By The House And Senate Conferees

Continuing On October 5, 2004

(Oct. 5, 2004)

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JCX–2004 DOCUMENTS—Continued

JCX–67–04

Budget Impact Of The Proposed Protocols To The Income Tax

Treaties Between The United States And The Netherlands And

Between The United States And Barbados

(Sept. 30, 2004)

JCX–66–04

Comparison Of Certain Provisions Of H.R. 4520 As Passed By The

House Of Representatives And As Amended By The Senate: Expiring Provisions

(Sept. 29, 2004)

JCX–65–04

Comparison Of Certain Provisions Of H.R. 4520 As Passed By The

House Of Representatives And As Amended By The Senate: Alcohol Fuels And Fuel Fraud Provisions

(Sept. 29, 2004)

JCX–64–04

Comparison Of Certain Provisions Of H.R. 4520 As Passed By The

House Of Representatives And As Amended By The Senate:

Revenue Provisions

(Sept. 29, 2004)

JCX–63–04

Comparison Of Certain Provisions Of H.R. 4520 As Passed By The

House Of Representatives And As Amended By The Senate:

Provisions Relating To International Tax Reform And Simplification For United States Businesses

(Sept. 29, 2004)

JCX–62–04

Comparison Of Certain Provisions Of H.R. 4520 As Passed By The

House Of Representatives And As Amended By The Senate: Job

Creation Tax Incentives For Manufacturing, Small Business,

And Farming

(Sept. 29, 2004)

JCX–61–04

Comparison Of Certain Provisions Of H.R. 4520 As Passed By The

House Of Representatives And As Amended By The Senate:

Provisions Relating To The Repeal Of The Exclusion For

Extraterritorial Income, Domestic Production, And The Corporate Income Tax Rates Applicable To Small Corporations

(Sept. 29, 2004)

JCX–60–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Conference Agreement For

H.R. 1308, The ‘‘Working Families Tax Relief Act Of 2004’’

(Sept. 23, 2004)

JCX–59–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 1057, The ‘‘Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act,’’ Scheduled For Consideration By The

House Of Representatives

(Sept. 22, 2004)

JCX–58–04

Testimony Of The Staff Of The Joint Committee On Taxation Before The Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Hearing On

The Proposed Tax Protocols With Barbados And The Netherlands

(Sept. 22, 2004)

JCX–57–04

Comparison Of Provisions Contained In H.R. 1308, The ‘‘AllAmerican Tax Relief Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The House

Of Representatives On June 12, 2003, And H.R. 1308, The ‘‘Relief For Working Families Tax Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By

The Senate On June 5, 2003

(Sept. 21, 2004)

JCX–56–04

Present Law And Background Relating To Tax-Exempt Financing

Of Indian Tribal Prisons

(Sept. 20, 2004)

JCX–55–04

Explanation Of Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Barbados

(Sept. 16, 2004)

JCX–54–04

Explanation Of Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And The Netherlands

(Sept. 16, 2004)

JCX–53–04

Comparison Of The Estimated Budget Effects Of H.R. 4520, The

‘‘American Jobs Creation Act Of 2004,’’ As Passed By The

House Of Representatives, And H.R. 4520, The ‘‘Jumpstart Our

Business Strength (‘JOBS’) Act,’’ As Amended By The Senate

(July 23, 2004)

JCX–52–04

Present Law And Analysis Relating To Tax Benefits For Higher

Education

(July 21, 2004)

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JCX–2004 DOCUMENTS—Continued

JCX–51–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 4840, The ‘‘Tax Simplification

For America’s Job Creators Act Of 2004,’’ Scheduled For Consideration By The House Of Representatives

(July 21, 2004)

JCX–50–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 4841, The ‘‘Tax Simplification

For Americans Act Of 2004,’’ As Amended, And Scheduled For

Consideration By The House Of Representatives

(July 21, 2004)

JCX–49–04

Description Of H.R. 982, A Bill ‘‘To Clarify The Tax Treatment

Of Bonds And Other Obligations Issued By The Government Of

American Samoa’’

(July 16, 2004)

JCX–48–04

Present Law And Background Relating To The Tax Treatment Of

Tip Income

(July 13, 2004)

JCX–47–04

Comparison Of The Tax Provisions Contained In H.R. 3550, The

‘‘Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users,’’ As Passed

By The House Of Representatives, And H.R. 3550, The ‘‘Safe,

Accountable, Flexible, And Efficient Transportation Equity Act

Of 2004,’’ As Amended By The Senate

June 25, 2004)

JCX–46–04

Description Of The Chairman’s Amendment To H.R. 1914, The

‘‘Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act Of

2003,’’ H.R. 2768, The ‘‘John Marshall Commemorative Coin

Act,’’ And H.R. 3277, The ‘‘Marine Corps 230th Anniversary

Commemorative Coin Act’’

June 22, 2004)

JCX–45–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 4520, The ‘‘American Jobs

Creation Act Of 2004,’’ As Passed By The House Of Representatives

June 22, 2004)

JCX–44–04

Description Of Present Law Relating To Charitable And Other Exempt Organizations And Statistical Information Regarding

Growth And Oversight Of The Tax-Exempt Sector

June 22, 2004)

JCX–43–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The

Nature Of A Substitute To H.R. 4520, The ‘‘American Jobs Creation Act Of 2004,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee

On Ways & Means On June 14, 2004

June 10, 2004)

JCX–42–04

Description Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The Nature Of A

Substitute To The Provisions Of H.R. 4520, The ‘‘American

Jobs Creation Act Of 2004’’

June 10, 2004)

JCX–41–04

Description Of H.R. 4520, The ‘‘American Jobs Creation Act Of

2004’’

June 10, 2004)

JCX–40–04

Comparison Of The Estimated Trust Fund And General Fund Effects Of Certain Tax Provisions Contained In H.R. 3550, The

‘‘Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy For Users,’’ As Passed

By The House Of Representatives, And H.R. 3550, The ‘‘Safe,

Accountable, Flexible, And Efficient Transportation Equity Act

Of 2004,’’ As Amended By The Senate

June 9, 2004)

JCX–39–04

Comparison Of The Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Tax Provisions Contained In H.R. 3550, The ‘‘Transportation Equity Act:

A Legacy For Users,’’ As Passed By The House Of Representatives, And H.R. 3550, The ‘‘Safe, Accountable, Flexible, And

Efficient Transportation Equity Act Of 2004,’’ As Amended By

The Senate

June 9, 2004)

JCX–38–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 4520, The ‘‘American Jobs

Creation Act Of 2004,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Ways And Means On June 10, 2004

June 8, 2004)

JCX–37–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 4359, The ‘‘Child Credit Preservation And Expansion Act Of 2004,’’ As Passed By The

House Of Representatives

(May 21, 2004)

JCX–36–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of S. 1637, The ‘‘Jumpstart Our Business Strength (‘JOBS’) Act,’’ As Passed By The Senate

(May 20, 2004)

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JCX–35–04

Estimated Budget Effects Of H.R. 1528, The ‘‘Tax Administration

Good Government Act,’’ As Passed By The Senate On May 19,

2004

(May 20, 2004)

JCX–34–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 4275, As Passed By The

House Of Representatives

(May 14, 2004)

JCX–33–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Revenue Provisions Contained

in H.R. 4279, As Passed By The House Of Representatives

(May 14, 2004)

JCX–32–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 4227, For Consideration By

The House Committee On Rules

(May 5, 2004)

JCX–31–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 4181, Scheduled For Consideration On The House Floor

(Apr. 28, 2004)

JCX–30–04

Disclosure Report For Public Inspection Pursuant To Internal Revenue Code Section 6103(p)(3)(C) For Calendar Year 2003

(Apr. 6, 2004)

JCX–29–04

Revised Disclosure Report For Public Inspection Pursuant To Internal Revenue Code Section 6103(p)(3)(C) For Calendar Year

2002

(Apr. 6, 2004)

JCX–28–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Tax And Pension Provisions

Contained In The Conference Agreement For H.R. 3108, The

‘‘Pension Funding Equity Act Of 2004’’

(Apr. 2, 2004)

JCX–27–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of Title IX. Of H.R. 3550, The ‘‘Highway Reauthorization Tax Act of 2004,’’ Scheduled For Consideration On The House Floor

(Apr. 1, 2004)

JCX–26–04

Estimated Trust Fund And General Fund Effects Of Certain Provisions In The ‘‘Highway Reauthorization And Excise Tax Simplification Act of 2004,’’ As Passed By The Senate

(Mar. 26, 2004)

JCX–25–04

Estimated Trust Fund And General Fund Effects Of Certain Tax

Provisions Contained In The Chairman’s Amendment In The

Nature Of A Substitute To H.R. 3971, The ‘‘Highway Reauthorization Tax Act of 2004,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Ways And Means On March 17, 2004

(Mar. 17, 2004)

JCX–24–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The

Nature Of A Substitute To H.R. 3971, The ‘‘Highway Reauthorization Tax Act of 2004,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Ways And Means On March 17, 2004

(Mar. 17, 2004)

JCX–23–04

Description Of Chairman’s Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute To H.R. 3971, The ‘‘Highway Reauthorization Tax Act

of 2004’’

(Mar. 17, 2004)

JCX–22–04

Estimated Trust Fund And General Fund Effects Of Certain Tax

Provisions Contained In H.R. 3971, The ‘‘Highway Reauthorization Tax Act Of 2004.’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Ways And Means On March 17, 2004

(Mar. 17, 2004)

JCX–21–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 3971, The ‘‘Highway Reauthorization Tax Act of 2004,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The

Committee On Ways And Means On March 17, 2004

(Mar. 17, 2004)

JCX–20–04

Description Of ‘‘The Highway Reauthorization Tax Act Of 2004’’

(Mar. 15, 2004)

JCX–19–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of Certain Tax Provisions Contained In

S. 1072, The ‘‘Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act Of 2004,’’ As Passed By The Senate

(Mar. 12, 2004)

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JCX–18–04

Comparison Of The Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Tax And

Pension Provisions Of H.R. 3108, The ‘‘Pension Funding Equity

Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The House Of Representatives

And H.R. 3108, The ‘‘Pension Stability Act,’’ As Passed By

The Senate

(Mar. 5, 2004)

JCX–17–04

Comparison Of The Tax And Pension Provisions Of H.R. 3108, As

Passed By The House And The Senate

(Mar. 5, 2004)

JCX–16–04

Present Law And Background Relating To Individual Taxpayer

Identification Numbers (‘‘ITINS’’)

(Mar. 5, 2004)

JCX–15–04

Updated Estimated Budget Effects Of S. 1637, The ‘‘Jumpstart Our

Business Strength (‘JOBS’) Act,’’ As Reported By The Committee On Finance

(Mar. 3, 2004)

JCX–14–04

REstimated Budget Effects Of The Revenue Provisions Contained

In The President’s Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Proposal

(Mar. 3, 2004)

JCX–13–04

Testimony Of The Staff Of The Joint Committee On Taxation Before The Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Hearing On

The Proposed Tax Treaties With Japan And Sri Lanka

(Feb. 23, 2004)

JCX–12–04

Technical Explanation Of The Tax And Pension Provisions Of

H.R. 3108, The ‘‘Pension Stability Act,’’ As Passed By The

Senate On Jan. 28, 2004

(Feb. 9, 2004)

JCX–11–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Modifications To

The ‘‘Highway Reauthorization And Excise Tax Simplification

Act Of 2004,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On

Finance On Feb. 2, 2004

(Feb. 2, 2004)

JCX–10–04

Modification Of The Chairman’s Mark On The ‘‘Highway Reauthorization And Excise Tax Simplification Act Of 2004’’

(Feb. 2, 2004)

JCX–9–04

Estimated Budget Effects Of The ‘‘National Employee Savings

And Trust Equity Guarantee Act,’’ As Ordered Reported By The

Committee On Finance On 17, 2003, And As Proposed To Be

Modified On Feb. 2, 2004

(Feb. 2, 2004)

JCX–8–04

Description Of Additional Chairman’s Modifications To The ‘‘National Employee Savings And Trust Equity Guarantee Act Of

2003’’ As Marked Up September 17, 2003, Scheduled For

Markup By The Senate Committee On Finance On Feb. 2, 2004

(Feb. 2, 2004)

JCX–7–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of Tax And Pension Provisions Of

H.R. 3108, The ‘‘Pension Stability Act,’’ As Passed By The

Senate On Jan. 28, 2004

(Jan. 30, 2004)

JCX–6–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The ‘‘Highway Reauthorization And

Excise Tax Simplification Act Of 2004,’’ Scheduled For Markup

By The Committee On Finance On Feb. 2, 2004

(Jan. 30, 2004)

JCX–5–04

Description Of The ‘‘Highway Reauthorization And Excise Tax

Simplification Act Of 2004’’

(Jan. 29, 2004)

JCX–4–04

Description Of The Chairman’s Modification To The ‘‘National

Employee Savings And Trust Equity Guarantee Act Of 2003’’

As Marked Up September 17, 2003, As Scheduled For Markup

By The Senate Committee On Finance On Feburary 2, 2004

(Jan. 29, 2004)

JCX–3–04

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Mark Of The ‘‘Tax

Administration Good Government Act Of 2004,’’ Scheduled For

Markup By The Committee On Finance On Feb. 2, 2004

(Jan. 29, 2004)

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JCX–2–04

Description Of The Chairman’s Mark Of The ‘‘Tax Administration

Good Government Act Of 2004’’

(Jan. 29, 2004)

JCX–1–04

List Of Expired and Expiring Federal Tax Provisions

(Jan. 21, 2004)

JCS–2003 DOCUMENTS

JCS–8–03

Estimates Of Federal Tax Expenditures For Fiscal Years 2004–

2008

(Dec. 22, 2003)

JCS–7–03

Description Of Revenue Provisions Contained In The President’s

Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Proposal

(Mar. 2003)

JCS–6–03

Explanation Of Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Mexico

(Mar. 5, 2003)

JCS–5–03

Explanation Of Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Australia (ERRATA for JCS–5–

03)

(Mar. 5, 2003)

JCS–4–03

Explanation Of Proposed Income Tax Treaty Between The United

States And The United Kingdom

(Mar. 5, 2003)

JCS–3–03

Report Of Investigation Of Enron Corporation And Related Entities

Regarding Federal Tax And Compensation Issues, And Policy

Recommendations;Volume I: Report; Volume II: Appendices A

& B; Volume III: Appendices C & D (Feb. 2003)

JCS–2–03

Review Of The Present-Law Tax And Immigration Treatment Of

Relinquishment Of Citizenship And Termination Of Long-Term

Residency

(Feb. 2003)

JCS–1–03

General Explanation Of Tax Legislation Enacted In The 107th

Congress

(Jan. 24, 2003)

JCX–2003 DOCUMENTS

JCX–105–03

Overview Of Work Of The Staff Of The Joint Committee On Taxation To Model The Macroeconomic Effects Of Proposed Tax

Legislation To Comply With House Rule XIII.3.(h)(2)

(Dec. 22, 2003)

JCX–104–03

Description Of The ‘‘Tax Technical Corrections Act Of 2003’’

(Dec. 9, 2003)

JCX–103–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 3521, The ‘‘Tax Relief Extension Act of 2003,’’ As Passed By The House Of Representatives

On November 20, 2003

(Nov. 21, 2003)

JCX–102–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of Certain Provisions Contained In The

Conference Agreement For H.R. 1, The ‘‘Medicare Prescription

Drug, Improvement, And Modernization Act Of 2003’’

(Nov. 21, 2003)

JCX–101–03

Estimated Budget Effects Of The Conference Agreement For The

‘‘Energy Tax Policy Act Of 2003’’

(Nov. 18, 2003)

JCX–100–03

Estimated Budget Effects Of H.R. 3365, The ‘‘Military Family Tax

Relief Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The House Of Representatives And The Senate

(Nov. 7, 2003)

JCX–99–03

Technical Explanation Of H.R. 3365, The ‘‘Military Family Tax

Relief Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The House Of Representatives And The Senate

(Nov. 7, 2003)

JCX–98–03

Estimated Budget Effects Of H.R. 3365, The ‘‘Fallen Patriots Tax

Relief Act,’’ Scheduled For Consideration By The House Of

Representatives (Oct. 28, 2003)

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JCX–97–03

Technical Explanation Of The Revenue Provisions Of H.R. 3365,

The ‘‘Fallen Patriots Tax Relief Act’’

(Oct. 28, 2003)

JCX–96–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of Possible Amendments To The

Chairman’s Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute To H.R.

2896, The ‘‘American Jobs Creation Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled

For Markup By The Committee On Ways And Means On October 28, 2003

(Oct. 28, 2003)

JCX–95–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The

Nature Of A Substitute To H.R. 2896, The ‘‘American Jobs Creation Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee

On Ways And Means On October 28, 2003

(Oct. 24, 2003)

JCX–94–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The Nature Of A

Substitute To H.R. 2896, The ‘‘American Jobs Creation Act Of

2003’’

(Oct. 24, 2003)

JCX–93–03

REstimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Modification To

H.R. 2571, The ‘‘Rail Infrastructure Development And Expansion Act For The 21st Century,’’ As Introduced And Ordered

Reported By The Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure, Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Ways And

Means On October 28, 2003

(Oct. 22, 2003)

JCX–92–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Modification To H.R. 2571, The

‘‘Rail Infrastructure Development And Expansion Act For The

21st Century,’’ As Introduced And Ordered Reported By The

Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure

(Oct. 22, 2003)

JCX–91–03

Present-Law Federal Tax Treatment, Proposals, And Issues Relating To Company-Owned Life Insurance (‘‘COLI’’)

(Oct. 14, 2003)

JCX–90–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 3108, The ‘‘Pension Funding

Equity Act Of 2003,’’ As Scheduled For Consideration By The

House Of Representatives On October 8, 2003

(Oct. 7, 2003)

JCX–89–03

Technical Explanation Of H.R. 3108, The ‘‘Pension Funding Equity Act Of 2003,’’ As Scheduled For Consideration By The

House Of Representatives On October 8, 2003

(Oct. 7, 2003)

JCX–88–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of An Addendum To The Modifications To The Chairman’s Mark Of S. 1637, The ‘‘Jumpstart Our

Business Strength (‘JOBS’) Act’’ Scheduled For Markup By

The Committee On Finance On October 1, 2003

(Oct. 1, 2003)

JCX–87–03

Additonal Modifications To The Chairman’s Mark Of S. 1637, The

‘‘Jumpstart Our Business Strength (‘JOBS’) Act,’’ Scheduled

For Markup By The Senate Committee On Finance On October

1, 2003

(Oct. 1, 2003)

JCX–86–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of Modifications To The Chairman’s

Mark Of S. 1637, The ‘‘Jumpstart Our Business Strength

(‘JOBS’) Act,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On

Finance On October 1, 2003

(Oct. 1, 2003)

JCX–85–03

Modification Of The Chairman’s Mark Of The ‘‘Jumpstart Our

Business Strength (JOBS) Act’’

(Oct. 1, 2003)

JCX–84–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Mark Of S. 1637,

The ‘‘Jumpstart Our Business Strength (‘JOBS’) Act,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Finance On October 1,

2003

(Sept. 26, 2003)

JCX–83–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Mark Of The ‘‘Jumpstart Our

Business Strength (JOBS) Act’’

(Sept. 26, 2003)

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JCX–82–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The ‘‘Jumpstart Our Business

Strength (‘JOBS’) Act’’

(Sept. 24, 2003)

JCX–81–03

Comparison Of The Estimated Budget Effects Of Division D Of

H.R. 6, The ‘‘Energy Tax Policy Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By

The House Of Representatives And S. 1149, The ‘‘Energy Tax

Incentives Act Of 2003,’’ As Reported By The Committee On

Finance And Modified By Proposed Senate Amendment No.

1431

(Sept. 22, 2003)

JCX–80–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Modification To

The ‘‘National Employee Savings And Trust Equity Guarantee

Act,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Finance

On September 17, 2003

(Sept. 17, 2003)

JCX–79–03

Comparison Of Division D Of H.R. 6, The ‘‘Energy Tax Policy

Act Of 2003’’ As Passed By The House Of Representatives And

S. 1149, The ‘‘Energy Tax Incentives Act Of 2003,’’ As Reported By The Senate Committee On Finance And Proposed To

Be Modified By Senate Amendment No. 1431

(Sept. 16, 2003)

JCX–78–03

Description Of Chairman’s Modification To The ‘‘National Employee Savings And Trust Equity Guarantee Act Of 2003’’

(Sept. 17, 2003)

JCX–77–03

Description Of The Senate Finance Committee Chairman’s Mark

Of The ‘‘National Employee Savings And Trust Equity Guarantee Act’’

(Sept. 15, 2003)

JCX–76–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Mark Regarding

The Extension Of Highway Trust Fund Provisions And The

‘‘Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Finance On September

17, 2003

(Sept. 17, 2003)

JCX–75–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Mark Regarding The Extension Of

Highway Trust Fund Provisions And The ‘‘Volumetric Ethanol

Excise Tax Credit Act Of 2003’’

(Sept. 15, 2003)

JCX–74–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The

Nature Of A Substitute To H.R. 7, The ‘‘Charitable Giving Act

Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Ways

And Means On September 9, 2003

(Sept. 8, 2003)

JCX–73–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The Nature Of A

Substitute To H.R. 7, The ‘‘Charitable Giving Act Of 2003’’

(Sept. 8, 2003)

JCX–72–03

Technical Explanation Of H.R. 2896, The ‘‘American Jobs Creation Act of 2003’’

(Aug. 13, 2003)

JCX–71–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 2896, The ‘‘American Jobs

Creation Act of 2003’’

(Aug. 1, 2003)

JCX–70–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The

Nature Of A Substitute To H.R. 1776, The ‘‘Pension Preservation And Savings Expansion Act Of 2003’’ Scheduled For

Markup By The Committee On Ways And Means On July 18,

2003

(July 18, 2003)

JCX–69–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The Nature Of A

Substitute To H.R. 1776, The ‘‘Pension Preservation And Savings Expansion Act Of 2003’’

(July 18, 2003)

JCX–68–03

The U.S. International Tax Rules: Background And Selected Issues

Relating To The Competitiveness Of U.S. Businesses Abroad

(July 14, 2003)

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JCX–67–03

The U.S. International Tax Rules: Background, Data, And Selected

Issues Relating To The Competitiveness Of U.S.-Based Business

Operations

(July 3, 2003)

JCX–66–03

Technical Explanation Of H.R. 2596, The ‘‘Health Savings And

Affordability Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The House Of Representatives On June 26, 2003

(June 30, 2003)

JCX–65–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 2596, The ‘‘Health Savings

And Affordability Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Consideration

By The House Of Representatives On June 26, 2003

(June 26, 2003)

JCX–64–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of A Chairman’s Amendment In The

Nature Of A Substitute To H.R. 2351, The ‘‘Health Savings Account Availability Act,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Ways And Means On June 19, 2003

(June 18, 2003)

JCX–63–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The Nature Of A

Substitute To H.R. 2351, The ‘‘Health Savings Account Availability Act’’

(June 18, 2003)

JCX–62–03

Background And Proposals Relating To S Corporations

(June 18, 2003)

JCX–61–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 1308, The ‘‘All-American Tax

Relief Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Consideration By The

House Of Representatives On June 12, 2003

(June 12, 2003)

JCX–60–03

Technical Explanation Of H.R. 1308, The ‘‘All-American Tax Relief Act Of 2003,’’ As Scheduled For Consideration By The

House Of Representatives

(June 12, 2003)

JCX–59–03

Technical Explanation Of The ‘‘Relief For Working Families Tax

Act Of 2003’’

(June 11, 2003)

JCX–58–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The ‘‘Relief For Working Families

Tax Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The Senate On June 5, 2003

(June 6, 2003)

JCX–57–03

Extension Of Airport And Airway Trust Fund Provisions

(June 3, 2003)

JCX–56–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of S. 1149, The ‘‘Energy Tax Incentives Act Of 2003,’’ As Reported By The Committee On Finance

(May 30, 2003)

JCX–55–03

Estimated Budget Effects Of The Conference Agreement For H.R.

2, The ‘‘Jobs And Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act Of

2003’’

(May 22, 2003)

JCX–54–03

Summary Of Conference Agreement On H.R. 2, The ‘‘Jobs And

Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act Of 2003’’

(May 22, 2003)

JCX–53–03

Report Of The Joint Committee On Taxation Relating To The Internal Revenue Service As Required By The IRS Reform And

Restructuring Act Of 1998

(May 19, 2003)

JCX–52–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 1000, The ‘‘Pension Security

Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The House Of Representatives On

May 14, 2003

(May 19, 2003)

JCX–51–03

Technical Explanation Of H.R. 1000, The ‘‘Pension Security Act

Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The House Of Representatives On

May 14, 2003

(May 19, 2003)

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JCX–50–03

Estimated Budget Effects Of The ‘‘Jobs And Growth Tax Relief

Reconciliation Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Consideration By

The Committee On Finance On May 13, 2003

(May 13, 2003)

JCX–49–03

Present Law And Background Relating To Permitting Private Sector Debt Collection Companies To Collect Tax Debts

(May 12, 2003)

JCX–48–03

Estimated Budget Effects Of S.476, The ‘‘Care Act Of 2003,’’ As

Passed By The Senate

(May 12, 2003)

JCX–47–03

Technical Explanation Of The Revenue Provisions Of S.476, The

‘‘Care Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The Senate

(May 12, 2003)

JCX–46–03

Description Of Additional Chairman’s Modifications To The Provisions Of The ‘‘Jobs And Growth Tax Act Of 2003’’

(May 8, 2003)

JCX–45–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of A Chairman’s Amendment In The

Nature Of A Substitute To The ‘‘Jobs And Growth Tax Act Of

2003,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Finance

On May 8, 2003

(May 8, 2003)

JCX–44–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Modification To The Provisions Of

The ‘‘Jobs And Growth Tax Act Of 2003’’

(May 8, 2003)

JCX–43–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Mark Of The ‘‘Jobs

And Growth Tax Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The

Committee On Finance On May 8, 2003

(May 6, 2003)

JCX–42–03

Description Of The ‘‘Jobs And Growth Tax Act Of 2003’’

(May 6, 2003)

JCX–41–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of A Chairman’s Amendment In The

Nature Of A Substitute To H.R. 2, The ‘‘Jobs And Growth Tax

Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On

Ways And Means On May 6, 2003

(May 5, 2003)

JCX–40–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The Nature Of A

Substitute To H.R. 2, The ‘‘Jobs And Growth Tax Act Of

2003’’

(May 5, 2003)

JCX–39–03

Present Law And Background Relating To The Funding Rules For

Employer-Sponsored Defined Benefit Plans And The Financial

Position Of The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

(‘‘PBGC’’)

(Apr. 29, 2003)

JCX–38–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 1664, The ‘‘Armed Forces Tax

Fairness Act Of 2003’’

(Apr. 9, 2003)

JCX–37–03

Technical Explanation Of H.R. 1664, The ‘‘Armed Forces Tax

Fairness Act Of 2003’’

(Apr. 9, 2003)

JCX–36–03

Written Testimony Of The Staff Of The Joint Committee On Taxation On Executive Compensation And Company-Owned Life

Insurance Arrangements Of Enron Corporation And Related Entities

(Apr. 7, 2003)

JCX–35–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The

Nature Of A Substitute To H.R. 1531, The ‘‘Energy Tax Policy

Act of 2003’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On

Ways And Means On April 3, 2003)

(Apr. 3, 2003)

JCX–34–03

Description Of Chairman’s Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute To H.R. 1531, The ‘‘Energy Tax Policy Act of 2003’’

(Apr. 2, 2003)

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JCX–33–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The

Nature Of A Substitute For H.R. 1528, The ‘‘Taxpayer Protection And IRS Accountability Act Of 2003’’ Scheduled For

Markup By The Committee On Ways And Means On April 3,

2003

(Apr. 2, 2003)

JCX–32–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The Nature Of A

Substitute For H.R. 1528, The ‘‘Taxpayer Protection And IRS

Accountability Act Of 2003’’

(Apr. 2, 2003)

JCX–31–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of H.R. 1531, The ‘‘Energy Tax Policy

Act of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On

Ways And Means On April 3, 2003

(Apr. 2, 2003)

JCX–30–03

Description of H.R. 1531, The ‘‘Energy Tax Policy Act of 2003’’

(Apr. 2, 2003)

JCX–29–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Modification To

The ‘‘Energy Tax Incentives Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For

Markup By The Committee On Finance On April 2, 2003

(Apr. 2, 2003)

JCX–28–03

Description Of Chairman’s Modification To The ‘‘Energy Tax Incentives Act Of 2003’’

(Apr. 2, 2003)

JCX–27–03

Estimated Budget Effects Of The ‘‘Tax Court Modernization Act,’’

Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Finance On April

2, 2003

(Apr. 2, 2003)

JCX–26–03

Description Of The ‘‘Tax Court Modernization Act’’

(Apr. 2, 2003)

JCX–25–03

Disclosure Report For Public Inspection Pursuant To Internal Revenue Code Section 6103(p)(3)(C) For Calendar Year 2002

(Apr. 1, 2003)

JCX–24–03

Comparison Of The Estimated Budget Effects Of H.R. 1307, The

‘‘Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The

House Of Representatives And The Senate

(Apr. 1, 2003)

JCX–23–03

Comparison Of The Provisions Of H.R. 1307, The ‘‘Armed Forces

Tax Fairness Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The House And The

Senate

(Apr. 1, 2003)

JCX–22–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The ‘‘Energy Tax Incentives Act of

2003,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Finance

On April 2, 2003

(Apr. 1, 2003)

JCX–21–03

Description Of The ‘‘Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2003’’

(Mar. 31, 2003)

JCX–20–03

Technical Explanation Of H.R. 1308, The ‘‘Tax Relief, Simplification, And Fairness Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The House Of

Representatives

(Mar. 19, 2003)

JCX–19–03

Technical Explanation Of H.R. 1307, The ‘‘Armed Forces Tax

Fairness Act Of 2003,’’ As Passed By The House Of Representatives

(Mar. 19, 2003)

JCX–18–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The ‘‘Tax Relief, Simplification,

And Fairness Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Consideration By

The House Of Representatives On March 19,2003

(Mar. 19, 2003)

JCX–17–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The ‘‘Armed Forces Tax Fairness

Act of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Consideration By The House Of

Representatives On March 19,2003

(Mar. 19, 2003)

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JCX–2003 DOCUMENTS—Continued

JCX–16–03

Present Law And Background Relating To Employer-Sponsored

Defined Benefit Plans And The Financial Position Of The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (‘‘PBGC’’)

(Mar. 10, 2003)

JCX–15–03

Estimated Budget Effects Of The Revenue Provisions Contained In

The President’s Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Proposal

(Mar. 4, 2003)

JCX–14–03

Testimony Of The Staff Of The Joint Committee On Taxation Before The Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Hearing On A

Proposed Tax Treaty With The United Kingdom And Proposed

Protocols To Tax Treaties With Australia And Mexico

(Mar. 4, 2003)

JCX–13–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Modification To

H.R. 878, The ‘‘Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act Of 2003’’

Scheduled For A Markup By The House Committee On Ways

And Means On Feb. 27, 2003

(Feb. 26, 2003)

JCX–12–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Amendment In The Nature Of A

Substitute To H.R. 878, The ‘‘Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act

Of 2003’’ Scheduled For A Markup By The House Committee

On Ways And Means On Feb. 27, 2003

(Feb. 26, 2003)

JCX–11–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Mark of H.R. 878, The ‘‘Armed

Forces Tax Fairness Act Of 2003’’

(Feb. 26, 2003)

JCX–10–03

Written Testimony Of The Staff Of The Joint Committee On Taxation On The Report Of Investigation Of Enron Corporation And

Related Entities Regarding Federal Tax And Compensation

Issues, And Policy Recommendations

(Feb. 13, 2003)

JCX–9–03

Economic Growth And Job Creation: Background And Proposals

Relating To Incentives For Consumption And Investment

(Feb. 10, 2003)

JCX–8–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Modification To

The ‘‘CARE Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For Markup By The

Committee On Finance On Feb. 5, 2003

(Feb. 5, 2003)

JCX–7–03

Description Of Chairman’s Modifications To The Provisions Of

The ‘‘CARE Act 2003’’ Scheduled For A Markup By The Senate Committee On Finance On Feb. 5, 2003

(Feb. 5, 2003)

JCX–6–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The Chairman’s Modification To

The ‘‘Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act Of 2003,’’ Scheduled For

Markup By The Committee On Finance On Feb. 5, 2003

(Feb. 5, 2003)

JCX–5–03

Description Of Chairman’s Modifications To The ‘‘Armed Forces

Tax Fairness Act Of 2003’’ Scheduled For A Markup By The

Senate Committee On Finance On Feb. 5, 2003

(Feb. 5, 2003)

JCX–4–03

Description Of The ‘‘CARE Act Of 2003’’

(Feb. 3, 2003)

JCX–3–03

Estimated Revenue Effects Of The ‘‘Armed Forces Tax Fairness

Act Of 2003’’ Scheduled For Markup By The Committee On Finance On Feb. 5, 2003

(Feb. 3, 2003)

JCX–2–03

Description Of The Chairman’s Mark Of The ‘‘Armed Forces Tax

Fairness Act Of 2003’’

(Feb. 3, 2003)

JCX–1–03

List Of Expiring Federal Tax Provisions 2002–2010

(Jan. 7, 2003)

131

BUSINESS MEETINGS

January 30, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

Nomination of John Snow to be Secretary of the Treasury, Department of Treasury.

February 5, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

S. 351—The Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003; and

S. 476—The Charity Aid, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE)

Act of 2003.

February 13, 2003

The Committee considered the following organizational items:

Committee Budget Resolution;

Subcommittee Assignments;

Committee Rules of Procedure;

Appointments to the Joint Committee on Taxation; and

Appointments to the Congressional Trade Advisors on Trade Policy

Negotiations.

Agreement to Poll:

Committee members were polled on February 14, 2003.

February 26, 2003

The Committee considered the following business item:

S. 671—The Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act

of 2003.

February 27, 2003

The Committee continued consideration of and favorably reported the

following:

S. 671—The Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act

of 2003.

March 5, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

Nominations of Daniel Pearson and Charlotte A. Lane, to be Members of the U.S. International Trade Commission.

April 2, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

S. 1424—The Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2003;

S. 760—The Clean Diamond Trade Act;

S. 753—The Tax Court Modernization Act.

Nominations of:

Mark Everson, to be Commissioner of the Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury;

Diane Kroupa, Harry Haines, Robert Allen Wherry Jr., Joseph

Robert Goeke, and Martin Van Dyke Holmes, to be Judges

of the U.S. Tax Court for a term of 15 years; and

Raymond T. Wagner, to be a Member of the Internal Revenue

Service Oversight Board for the remainder of the term expiring September 14, 2004.

May 8, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

item:

A substitute for S. 2—The Jobs and Growth Tax Act of 2003.

May 13, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

item:

S. 1054—Jobs Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 (the

text of which was reported by the Committee on Finance on

May 8, 2003, for the purpose of meeting Finance Committee

reconciliation instructions).

June 5, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

item:

S. 824—The Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act.

June 12, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

item:

S. 1—The Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of

2003.

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June 24, 2003:

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

item:

S. 312—Availability of SCHIP Allotments for Fiscal Years 1998–

2001.

July 10, 2003

The Committee considered the following business item:

The proposed legislation implementing the U.S-Singapore Free

Trade Agreement and U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement.

July 17, 2003

The Committee favorably reported the following business items:

S. 1417—The U.S-Singapore Free Trade Agreement; and

S. 1416—The U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement.

July 30, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

Nominations of:

Josette Shiner, to be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, with the

rank of Ambassador;

James Jochum, to be Assistant Secretary, Department of Commerce; and

Robert Nichols, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.

September 10, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

A substitute to H.R. 4—To reauthorize and improve the program

of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, improve access to quality child care and for other purposes; and

S. 622—The Family Opportunity Act of 2003.

September 17, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

H.R. 743—Social Security Protection Act of 2003;

Extension of Highway Trust Fund Provisions;

S. 1548—Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) Act of

2003; and

S. 2424—National Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee

Act.

October 1, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

item:

S. 1637—The Jumpstart our Business Strength (JOBS) Act of

2003.

November 12, 2003

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

Nominations of:

Michael O’Grady, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and

Human Services;

Jennifer Young, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and

Human Services; and

Bradley Belt, to be Member of the Social Security Advisory

Board for a term expiring September 30, 2008.

February 2, 2004

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

S. 882—Tax Administration Good Government Act;

S. 2424—National Employee Savings and Trust Equity Guarantee

Act; and

Extension of Highway Trust Fund.

February 12, 2004

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

item:

Nomination of Samuel Bodman, to be Deputy Secretary of the

Treasury.

March 9, 2004

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

Nominations of:

Mark B. McClellan, to be Administrator of the Centers for

Medicare and Medicaid Services;

Brian Carlton Roseboro, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury; and

Mark J. Warshawsky, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.

March 30, 2004

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

Nomination of Donald Korb, to be Chief Counsel for the Internal

Revenue Service and an Assistant General Counsel in the Department of the Treasury.

May 20, 2004

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

Nominations of:

John O. Colvin, to be a Judge of the U.S. Tax Court for a term

of 15 years;

Stuart Levey, to be Under Secretary of the Treasury for Enforcement; and

Juan C. Zarate, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.

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June 15, 2004

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

item:

S.J. Res 39—A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restriction contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act

of 2003.

June 23, 2004

The Committee considered the following business item:

To review and make recommendations on proposed legislation implementing S. 2610—The U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement.

June 24, 2004

The Committee considered the following business item:

Continued to review and make recommendations on proposed legislation implementing S. 2610—The U.S.-Australia Free Trade

Agreement.

July 14–15, 2004

The Committee met to consider and order favorably reported the following business items:

Proposed legislation implementing the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade

Agreement; and

To consider favorably reporting S. 2610—The U.S.-Australia Free

Trade Agreement.

July 20, 2004

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

S. 2677—The U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement;

H.R. 982—To clarify the treatment of bonds and other obligations.

Nominations of:

Timothy Bitsberger, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury;

Patrick O’Carroll, to be Inspector General for Social Security

Administration; and

Paul Jones and Charles Kolbe, to be members, Internal Revenue

Service Oversight Board.

September 15, 2004

The Committee considered the following business items:

S. 333—The Elder Justice Act; and

Nomination of Joey Russell George, to be Inspector General for

Tax Administration, Department of the Treasury.

September 20, 2004

The Committee ordered favorably reported the following business

items:

Continuation of S. 333—The Elder Justice Act; and

Nomination of Joey Russell George, to be Inspector General for

Tax Administration, Department of the Treasury.

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PUBLIC LAWS

Pub. Law 108–203 H.R. 743

To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of

1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries with representative payees,

to enhance program protections, and for other purposes.

Social Security Protection Act of 2003

Feb. 12, 2003—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

Feb. 19, 2003—Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Feb. 27, 2003—Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Mar. 13, 2003—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Mar. 13, 2003—Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and

Nays: 35–2.

Feb. 13, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR E229–230)

Mar. 24, 2003—Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and

Means. H. Rept. 108–46.

Mar. 24, 2003—Placed on the Union Calendar,

Apr. 1, 2003—Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 168 Reported to

House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 743 with 1 hour

of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered

without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or

without instructions. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified

amendment is in order.

Apr. 2, 2003—Rule H. Res. 168 passed House.

Apr. 2, 2003—Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 168.

(consideration: CR H2625–2669; text of measure as reported in

House: CR H2625–2634)

Apr. 2, 2003—H.Amdt. 28 Amendment in the nature of a substitute

reported by the House Committee on Rules. (consideration: CR

H2634–2642; text: CR H2634–2642) An amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the bill and considered as adopted

pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 168, for use as original

text.

Apr. 2, 2003—H.Amdt. 28 On agreeing to the Rules amendment

(A001) Agreed to without objection.

Apr. 2, 2003—H.Amdt. 29 Amendment (A002) in the nature of a

substitute offered by Mr. Green (TX). (consideration: CR

H2652–2667; text: CR H2652–2661) Amendment in the nature

of a substitute sought to delete section 418 that requires state

and local government employees to be covered by Social Security for their last 60 months of employment in order to be exempt from the Government Pension Offset.

Apr. 2, 2003—H.Amdt. 29 On agreeing to the Green (TX) amendment (A002) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 196–228.

Pub. Law 108–203—Continued

Apr. 2, 2003—Mr. Green (TX) moved to recommit with instructions

to Ways and Means. (consideration: CR H2667–2668)

Apr. 2, 2003—On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 203–220.

Apr. 2, 2003—On passage Passed by recorded vote: 396–28.

Apr. 2, 2003—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr. 3, 2003—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

Sept. 17, 2003—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported with

an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Oct. 29, 2003—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108–176. Additional views filed.

Oct. 29, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

Dec. 9, 2003—Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR

S16159–16196; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S16159–

16180)

Dec. 9, 2003—S. Amdt. 2227 Amendment SA 2227 proposed by Senator Frist for Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S16183) To provide for a managers’ amendment.

Dec. 9, 2003—S. Amdt. 2227 Amendment SA 2227 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 9, 2003—The committee substitute as amended agreed to by

Unanimous Consent.

Dec. 9, 2003—Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S16183–16196)

Jan. 20, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Feb. 10, 2004—Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 520 Reported to

House. Rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment

to H.R. 743 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall

be considered as ordered without intervening motions. It shall be

in order to consider in the House, without intervention of any point

of order, a motion offered by the Chairman of the Committee on

Ways and Means or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 743.

Feb. 11, 2004—Rule H. Res. 520 passed House.

Feb. 11, 2004—Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 520, the House

moved to agree to the Senate amendment.

Feb. 11, 2004—The previous question was ordered pursuant to the

rule.

Feb. 11, 2004—On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 402–19 (consideration: CR

H443–465, H477–478; text as House agreed to Senate amendment:

CR H443–456)

Feb. 11, 2004—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb. 11, 2004—Cleared for White House.

Feb. 24, 2004—Presented to President.

Mar. 2, 2004—Signed by President.

Mar. 2, 2004—Became Public Law No: 108–203.

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PUBLIC LAWS

Pub. Law 108–326 H.R. 982

To clarify the tax treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by

the Government of American Samoa.

Feb. 27, 2003—Referred to House Resources

Feb. 27, 2003—Referred to House Judiciary

Mar. 6, 2003—Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

May 1, 2003—Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law

Discharged.

May 7, 2003—Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 7, 2003—Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

May 15, 2003—Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept.

108–12, Part I.

Oct. 7, 2003—Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept.

108–12, Part II.

Oct. 7, 2003—Placed on the Union Calendar.

Nov. 4, 2003—Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the

bill.

Nov. 4, 2003—Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10311–10312)

Nov. 4, 2003—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10311)

Nov. 4, 2003—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov. 5, 2003—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

July 20, 2004—Committee on Finance. Reported by Senator Grassley

without amendment. Without written report.

July 20, 2004—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

Sept. 29, 2004—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous

Consent. (consideration: CR S9986)

Sept. 29, 2004—Cleared for White House.

Oct. 5, 2004—Presented to President.

Oct. 16, 2004—Signed by President.

Oct. 16, 2004—Became Pub. Law 108–326.

Pub. Law 108–218 H.R. 3108

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and

the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily replace the 30-

year Treasury rate with a rate based on long-term corporate bonds

for certain pension plan funding requirements and other provisions,

and for other purposes.

Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004

Sept. 17, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Education and the

Workforce, 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.

Sept. 17, 2003—Referred to House Education and the Workforce

Sept. 17, 2003—Referred to House Ways and Means

Oct. 8, 2003—Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.

(consideration: CR H9293–9302; text of measure as introduced: CR

H9293–9294)

Oct. 8, 2003—Considered pursuant to a previous order.

Oct. 8, 2003—H.Amdt. 402 Amendment (A001) in the nature of

a substitute offered by Mr. Boehner. (consideration: CR H9293–

9295; text: CR H9294–9295) An amendment in the nature of a

substitute made in order and considered as adopted pursuant to

the order of the House on October 7, 2003.

Oct. 8, 2003—H.Amdt. 402 On agreeing to the Boehner amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

Oct. 8, 2003—The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

Oct. 8, 2003—Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR

H9332)

Oct. 8, 2003—On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 397–2.

Oct. 8, 2003—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct. 14, 2003—Received in the Senate.

Dec. 9, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jan. 22, 2004—Senate Committee on Finance discharged. pursuant to

the order of 12–9–2003.

Jan. 22, 2004—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S157–168)

Jan. 22, 2004—S. Amdt. 2233 Amendment SA 2233 proposed by

Senator Grassley. (consideration: CR S166) Substitute amendment to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to temporarily

change the determination of the interest rate used for funding

and other purposes from use of the 30-year treasury bond rate

to a composite corporate bond rate, and for other purposes.

Jan. 22, 2004—S. Amdt. 2234 Amendment SA 2234 proposed by

Senator Kyl to Amendment SA 2233. (consideration: CR S166–

168; text: CR S166) To limit the liability of the Pension Benefit

Guaranty Corporation with respect to a plan for which a reduced

deficit contribution is elected.

Jan. 26, 2004—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S226–

241)

Jan. 26, 2004—S. Amdt. 2233 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S226)

Jan. 26, 2004—S. Amdt. 2234 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S226)

Jan. 26, 2004—S. Amdt. 2236 Amendment SA 2236 proposed by

Senator Kyl to Amendment SA 2233. (consideration: CR S235;

text: CR S235) To restrict an employer that elected an alternative deficit reduction contribution from applying for a funding

waiver.

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Pub. Law 108–218—Continued

Jan. 27, 2004—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S266–

278)

Jan. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2233 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S266)

Jan. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2234 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S266, S270–272)

Jan. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2236 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S266)

Jan. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2234 Motion to table amendment SA

2234 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67–25. (consideration: CR S271–272)

Jan. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2264 Amendment SA 2264 proposed by

Senator Grassley for Senator Nickles to Amendment SA 2233.

(consideration: CR S274–275; text: CR S275) To express the

sense of the Senate with respect to the status of private pension

plans.

Jan. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2264 Amendment SA 2264 agreed to in

Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Jan. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2261 Amendment SA 2261 proposed by

Senator Grassley to Amendment SA 2233. (consideration: CR

S278) To extend transfers of excess pension assets to retiree

health accounts, and for other purposes.

Jan. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2261 Amendment SA 2261 as modified

agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. (text as modified:

CR S278)

Jan. 28, 2004—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S294–

304)

Jan. 28, 2004—S. Amdt. 2233 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S298)

Jan. 28, 2004—S. Amdt. 2236 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S294, S297–298)

Jan. 28, 2004—S. Amdt. 2263 Amendment SA 2263 proposed by

Senator Specter to Amendment SA 2233. (consideration: CR

S296–297; text: CR S296) To provide for the restoration of certain plans terminating in 2003.

Jan. 28, 2004—S. Amdt. 2263 Amendment SA 2263 not agreed to

in Senate by Division Vote.

Jan. 28, 2004—S. Amdt. 2236 Amendment SA 2236 not agreed to

in Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 28, 2004—S. Amdt. 2233 Amendment SA 2233 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Jan. 28, 2004—Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay

Vote. 86–9. (text: CR S299–303)

Feb. 12, 2004—Senate insists on its amendment, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Grassley; Gregg; McConnell; Baucus; Kennedy. (consideration: CR S1401)

Feb. 24, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar. 4, 2004—Mr. Boehner asked unanimous consent that the

House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H835)

Mar. 4, 2004—On motion that the House disagree to the Senate

amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.

Mar. 4, 2004—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to

without objection. 

Pub. Law 108–218—Continued

Mar. 4, 2004—The Speaker appointed conferees from the Committee

on Education and the Workforce for consideration of the House bill

and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Boehner, McKeon, Johnson, Sam, Tiberi, Miller, George,

and Andrews.

Mar. 4, 2004—The Speaker appointed conferees–from the Committee

on Ways and Means for consideration of the House bill and the

Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference:

Thomas, Portman, and Rangel.

Mar. 9, 2004—Conference held.

Apr. 1, 2004—Conferees agreed to file conference report.

Apr. 1, 2004—Conference report H. Rept. 108–457 filed. (text of conference report: CR H1997–2014)

Apr. 2, 2004—Mr. Boehner brought up conference report H. Rept.

108–457 by previously agreed to special order. (consideration: CR

H2123–2132)

Apr. 2, 2004—The previous question was ordered without objection.

Apr. 2, 2004—Mr. Andrews moved to recommit with instructions to

the conference committee. (consideration: CR H2131–2132; text:

CR H2131)

Apr. 2, 2004—The previous question on the motion to recommit with

instructions to conference committee was ordered without objection.

Apr. 2, 2004—On motion to recommit with instructions to conference

committee Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 195–217.

Apr. 2, 2004—Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr. 2, 2004—On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by recorded vote: 336–69.

Apr. 5, 2004—Conference papers: Senate report and manager’s statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

Apr. 8, 2004—Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration:

CR S3968–3974, S3975–3977, S3979–3989, S3991, S3995–3996)

Apr. 8, 2004—Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote.

78–19.

Apr. 8, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Apr. 8, 2004—Cleared for White House.

Apr. 9, 2004—Presented to President.

Apr. 10, 2004—Signed by President.

Apr. 10, 2004—Became Public Law No: 108–218.

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PUBLIC LAWS

Pub. Law 108–145 H.R. 3182

To reauthorize the adoption incentive payments program under part E

of title IV of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.

Adoption Promotion Act of 2003

Sept. 25, 2003—Referred to the House Committee on Ways and

Means.

Oct. 8, 2003—Mr. Camp moved to suspend the rules and pass the

bill.

Oct. 8, 2003—Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9302–9305)

Oct. 8, 2003—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9302–9303)

Oct. 8, 2003—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct. 14, 2003—Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred

to the Committee on Finance.

Nov. 14, 2003—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14859–14860)

Nov. 14, 2003—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous

Consent.

Nov. 14, 2003—Cleared for White House.

Nov. 20, 2003—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov. 21, 2003—Presented to President.

Dec. 2, 2003—Signed by President.

Dec. 2, 2003—Became Public Law No: 108–145.

S. 150 Pub. Law 108–435

A bill to make permanent the moratorium on taxes on Internet access

and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Tax Freedom Act.

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act

Jan. 13, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S236)

Jan. 13, 2003—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced:

CR S236)

July 31, 2003—Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of

a substitute favorably.

Sept. 29, 2003—Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108–155.

Sept. 29, 2003—Referred to the Committee on Finance for a period

not to exceed thirty calendar days with instructions to report or be

discharged pursuant to the order of September 23, 2003.

Oct. 29, 2003—Senate Committee on Finance discharged. pursuant to

the order of September 23, 2003.

Oct. 29, 2003—Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General

Orders.

Nov. 3, 2003—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13791–13793)

Nov. 6, 2003—Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

(consideration: CR S14156–14173; text of measure as reported in

Senate: CR S14156–14157)

Nov. 6, 2003—The committee substitute agreed to by Unanimous

Consent.

Nov. 6, 2003—S. Amdt. 2136 Amendment SA 2136 proposed by

Senator McCain. (consideration: CR S14157; text: CR S14157) In

the nature of a substitute.

Nov. 7, 2003—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S14228–

14244)

Nov. 7, 2003—S. Amdt. 2136 Considered by Senate. (consideration:

CR S14228)

Nov. 7, 2003—S. Amdt. 2141 Amendment SA 2141 proposed by

Senator Stabenow to Amendment SA 2136. (consideration: CR

S14238–14243; text: CR S14239) To express the sense of the Senate that the White House and all Executive Branch agencies should

respond promptly and completely to all requests by Members of

Congress of both parties for information about public expenditures.

Nov. 11, 2003—Returned to the Calendar, when the motion to proceed to H.R. 2861 was agreed to.

Apr. 22, 2004—Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made

in Senate. (consideration: CR S4333)

Apr. 22, 2004—Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented

in Senate.

Apr. 26, 2004—Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.

(consideration: CR S4345–4362, S4363–4367)

Apr. 26, 2004—Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate

by Yea-Nay Vote. 74–11. (consideration: CR S4361; text: CR

S4361)

Apr. 27, 2004—Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.

(consideration: CR S4390–4396, S4397–4422)

Apr. 27, 2004—Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed

to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Apr. 27, 2004—Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration:

CR S4402)

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2136 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4402)

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2141 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4402)

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S. 150—Continued

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2136 Proposed amendment SA 2136

withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S4402)

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 2141 SA 2141 fell when SA 2136 was

withdrawn. (consideration: CR S4402)

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 3048 Amendment SA 3048 proposed by

Senator McCain. (consideration: CR S4402–444, S4422; text:

CR S4402–4403) To extend the moratorium on taxes on Internet

access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce imposed by the Internet Tax Freedom Act for 4 years,

and for other purposes.

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 3049 Amendment SA 3049 proposed by

Senator Hutchison to Amendment SA 3048. (consideration: CR

S4404–4406; text: CR S4404–4405) To change the definition of

Internet access service.

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 3049 Motion to table amendment SA

3049 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay. 64–32.

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 3050 Amendment SA 3050 proposed by

Senator Daschle to language proposed to be stricken by amendment no. 3048. (consideration: CR S4406–4413) To eliminate

methyl tertiary butyl ether from the United States fuel supply,

to increase production and use of renewable fuel, and to increase

the Nation’s energy independence.

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 3050 Cloture motion on amendment SA

3050 presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S4406; text: CR

S4406)

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 3051 Amendment SA 3051 proposed by

Senator Domenici to Amendment SA 3050. (consideration: CR

S4413–4422) To enhance energy conservation and research and

development and to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people.

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 3051 Cloture motion on amendment SA

3051 presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S4422; text: CR

S4422)

Apr. 27, 2004—S. Amdt. 3048 Cloture motion on amendment SA

3048 presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S4422; text: CR

S4422)

Apr. 28, 2004—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4453–

4466, S4474, S4483–4484)

Apr. 28, 2004—S. Amdt. 3048 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4453, S4645–4646)

Apr. 28, 2004—S. Amdt. 3050 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4453)

Apr. 28, 2004—S. Amdt. 3051 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4453, S4479–4482)

Apr. 29, 2004—Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4635–

4647, S4651, S4655–4656, S4657–4659, S4661–4670)

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3048 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4635, S4666)

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3050 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4635, S4641–4642, S4646)

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3051 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4635–4636, S4642–4644)

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3050 Cloture on amendment S. 3050 not

invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 40–59. (consideration: CR

S4641–4642; text: CR S4641)

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3051 Cloture on Amendment S. 3051 not

invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55–43. (consideration: CR

S4642–4644; text: CR S4642)

S. 150—Continued

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3048 Cloture on Amendment S. 3048 invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 64–34. (consideration: CR

S4646; text: CR S4646)

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3050 Point of order raised in Senate with

respect to amendment SA 3050. (consideration: CR S4646)

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3050 Amendment SA 3050 ruled nongermane by the chair.

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3051 SA 3051 fell when S. 3050 was

ruled non-germane.

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3082 Amendment SA 3082 proposed by

Senator Lott to Amendment SA 3048. (consideration: CR

S4657–4658; text: CR S4657) To extend the 1998 grandfather

clause from 3 years to 4 years.

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3082 Amendment SA 3082 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3104 Amendment SA 3104 proposed by

Senator McCain for Senator Lautenberg to Amendment SA

3048. (consideration: CR S4658; text: CR S4658) To require the

Comptroller General to study the impact of the Internet Tax

Freedom Act on State and local governments and on broadband

deployment.

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3104 Amendment SA 3104 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3105 Amendment SA 3105 proposed by

Senator McCain to Amendment SA 3048. (consideration: CR

S4661–4662; text: CR S4661) To provide for an exception for

voice and other services over the Internet.

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3105 Amendment SA 3105 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3052 Amendment SA 3052 proposed by

Senator Feinstein to Amendment SA 3048. (consideration: CR

S4662–4666; text as modified: CR S4662) To extend the grandfather clauses for the term of the moratorium extension.

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3052 Motion to table amendment SA

3052 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59–37. (consideration: CR S4666)

Apr. 29, 2004—S. Amdt. 3048 Amendment SA 3048 agreed to in

Senate by Voice Vote.

Apr. 29, 2004—Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote.

93–3. (text: CR S4669–4670)

Apr. 30, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Apr. 30, 2004—Received in the House.

Apr. 30, 2004—Held at the desk.

Nov. 19, 2004—Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and

pass the bill.

Nov. 19, 2004—Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10025–10029)

Nov. 19, 2004—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10025–10026)

Nov. 19, 2004—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to

without objection.

Nov. 19, 2004—Pursuant to the provisions of S. Con. Res. 146, enrollment corrections on S. 150 have been made.

Nov. 19, 2004—Cleared for White House.

Nov. 29, 2004—Presented to President.

Feb. 3, 2004—Signed by President.

Feb. 3, 2004—Became Public Law No: 108–435.

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PUBLIC LAWS

S. 2618 Pub. Law 108–448

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend medicare cost-sharing for the medicare part B premium for qualifying

individuals through September 2005.

July 7, 2004—Introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7754–7755)

July 7, 2004—Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Nov. 16, 2004—Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11390–11391)

Nov. 16, 2004—Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous

Consent. (text: CR S11391)

Nov. 16, 2004—Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov. 16, 2004—Received in the House.

Nov. 16, 2004—Referred to the House Committee on Energy and

Commerce.

Nov. 16, 2004—Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Nov. 19, 2004—Mr. Barton (TX) moved to suspend the rules and

pass the bill.

Nov. 19, 2004—Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10053–10054)

Nov. 19, 2004—On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill

Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10053)

Nov. 19, 2004—Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to

without objection.

Nov. 19, 2004—Cleared for White House.

Nov. 29, 2004—Presented to President.

Dec. 8, 2004—Signed by President.

Dec. 8, 2004—Became Public Law No: 108–448.

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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–10087 Dec. 8, 2004

Communication from the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual inventory report for 2004 listing commercial activities based on OMB guidance; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–10086 Dec. 8, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program: Expedited Determination Procedures for Provider Service Terminations’’ (RIN0938–AL67) received on December 5, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–10085 Dec. 8, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief of the Regulations Branch,

Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Preferential Treatment of Brassieres Under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act’’ (RIN1505–AB42) received on December 5,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–10084 Dec. 8, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Definitions of Dependent under section 106 of the Internal Revenue

Code’’ (Notice 2004–79) received on December 5, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–10083 Dec. 8, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Employment and income tax treatment of amounts paid to an employee as

consideration for cancellation of an employment contract and relinquishment of contract rights’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–110) received on

December 5, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–10082 Dec. 8, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Employment and income tax treatment of amounts paid to a baseball player as a signing bonus and amounts paid to an employee pursuant

to a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) upon ratification of the

CBA by the union’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–109) received on December

5, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–10071 Dec. 7, 2004

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, three documents in response to requests for reports to

Congress on outpatient therapy services: the first document is the

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services report on two studies

required by Congress; the second document is the report entitled

‘‘Study and Report on Outpatient Therapy Utilization’’; and the

third document is entitled ‘‘Part B Therapy Services under Medicare in 1998–200’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–10070 Dec. 7, 2004

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report concerning the standards for supervision of

physical therapist assistants (PTAs) and the effects of eliminating

the ‘‘Personal’’ PTA supervision requirement on the financial caps

for medicare therapy services; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–10039 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 832 Discount Factors for 2004’’

(Rev. Proc. 2004–70) received on November 18, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–10038 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 846 Discount Factor for 2004’’

(Rev. Proc. 2004–69) received on November 18, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

142

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–10008 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare Management, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Coverage and Payment of Ambulance Services; Recalibration of Conversion Factor; Inflation Update for CY 2005’’

(RIN0938–AN20) received on November 5, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–10007 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration’s Fiscal Year

2004 Performance and Accountability Report; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–10006 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue: S Corporation Tax

Shelter’’ (UIL9300.36–00) received on November 16, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–10005 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue: IRC 461(f) Contested

Liabilities’’ (UIL 9300.30–00) received on November 16, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–10004 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Mileage Rates—2005’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2004–64) received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–10003 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—December

2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–106) received on November 16, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–10002 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Capitalization of Costs to Obtain Management Contracts’’ (UIL: 162.05–

00) received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–10001 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘CPI Adjustment for Section 1274A for

2005’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–107) received on November 16, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–10000 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes

for Department Stores—September 2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–105)

received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9999 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Actuarial Assumptions Under Section 101

of Pension Funding Equity Act’’ (Notice 2004–78) received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9998 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Payments Under or to an Annuity Contract Described in Section 403(b)’’ (RIN1545–BD50) received on

November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9997 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘2005 Annual Covered Compensation Tables’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–104) received on November 16, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–9996 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual Pension Plan, etc., Cost-of-Living

Adjustments for 2005’’ (Notice 2004–72) received on November

16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9995 Nov. 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice—Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2004–77)

received on November 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

143

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–9892 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Representative Payment Under Titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act’’ (RIN0960–AF83) received on October 26, 2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9891 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report

relative to the United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–9890 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Classification of Certain Foreign Entities’’ (Notice 2004–68) received on October 22, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9889 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 1397E—Allocation of National

Limitation for Qualified Zone Academy Bonds for Year 2004’’

(Rev. Proc. 2004–61) received on October 22, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9888 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘October-December 2004 Bond Factor

Amounts’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–100) received on October 22, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–9887 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Update of Revenue Ruling 96063 901(j)

List’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–103) received on October 22, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–9886 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting Under Section

6050P for Discharges of Indebtedness’’ (RIN1545–AY35) received

on October 22, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9885 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting and Other Guidance Distributions with Respect to Securities Issued by Foreign

Corporations’’ (Notice 2004–71) received on October 22, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–9884 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes

for Department Stores—August 2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–101) received on October 22, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9883 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue: Notice 2002–21 Tax

Shelter’’ (UIL9300.19.00) received on October 22, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–9882 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Intermediary Transactions Tax Shelters’’ (UIL:9300.16–00) received on

October 22, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9881 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—November

2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–102) received on October 22, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–9880 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issues: Transfer of Sale of

Compensatory Options or Restricted Stock to Related Persons’’

(UIL:9300.28–00) received on October 22, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–9879 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘2004 Base Period T-Bill Rate’’ (Rev. Rul.

2004–99) received on October 22, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

144

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–9878 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Treatment as Qualified Dividend Income

for Purposes of Section (h)(11)’’ (Notice 2004–70) received on October 22, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9877 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Home Health Prospective Payment System

Rate Update for Calendar Year 2005’’ (RIN0938–AM93) received

on October 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9876 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to trade

and investment opportunities in Libya; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9875 Nov. 18, 2004

Communication from the Acting Director, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Prototypes Used Solely for Product Development, Testing, Evaluation, or Quality Control Purposes’’ (RIN1505–AB32) received on November 4, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–9752 Nov. 17, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2005 Payment Rates’’

(RIN0938–AM75) received on November 15, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9751 Nov. 17, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System for Inpatient

Psychiatric Facilities’’ (RIN0938–AL50) received on November 15,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9750 Nov. 17, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for CY 2005’’ (RIN0938–AM90) received on

November 15, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9749 Nov. 17, 2004

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Evaluation of

Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Demonstration for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9661 Oct. 8, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice—Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004’’ (Notice 200) received on October 7, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9660 Oct. 8, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘United States Internal Revenue Service

v. Donald Snyder 343 F3d 1171’’ (AOD2004–41) received on October 7, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9659 Oct. 8, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Interest Calculations’’ (RIN0938–AL14) received on October 5, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9658 Oct. 8, 2004

Communication from the Trade Representative, Executive Office of

the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to a

free trade agreement with five countries of Central America and the

Dominican Republic; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9657 Oct. 8, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Department of

Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a

rule entitled ‘‘Merchandise Fees Eligible to be Claimed as Certain

Types of Drawback Based on Substitutions of Finished Petroleum

Derivatives’’ (RIB1505–AB44) received on October 5, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

145

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–9608 Oct. 5, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Offer to Resolve Issues Arising From

Certain Tax, Withholding, and Reporting Obligations’’ (Rev. Proc.

2004–59) received on October 4, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9607 Oct. 5, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: 401(k)

Accelerated Deductions’’ (UIL9300.01–01) received on October 4,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9606 Oct. 5, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Payments That Do Not Qualify as Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–98) received

on October 4, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9605 Oct. 5, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘2005 Per Diem Rates’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–

60) received on October 4, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9604 Oct. 5, 2004

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA)—Impact on U.S. Industries and Consumers and

on Drug Crop Eradication and Crop Substitution’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9603 Oct. 5, 2004

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘U.S.-Bahrain Free

Trade Agreement: Potential Economywide and Selected Sectoral

Effects’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9578 Oct. 4, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Certain Reinsurance Arrangements’’ (Notice 2004–65) received on September 29, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–9577 Oct. 4, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Exemption from Tax for

Small Property and Casualty Insurance Companies’’ (Notice 2004–

64) received on September 29, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9522 Sept. 29, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘NQLX SFC Dealers Revenue Ruling’’

(Rev. Rule 2004–94) received on September 28, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9521 Sept. 29, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Collected Excise Taxes; Duties of Collector’’ (RIN1545–BB75) received on September 28, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–9520 Sept. 29, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Physicians’ Referrals to Health Care Entities

with which They Have Financial Relationships (Phase II); Correcting Amendment’’ (RIN0938–AK67) received on September 28,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9519 Sept. 29, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Health Care Fraud and Abuse Data Collection Program; Technical Revisions to Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank

Collection Activities’’ received on September 28, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–9518 Sept. 29, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Continuation of Medicare Entitlement When

Disability Benefit Entitlement Ends Because of Substantial Gainful

Activity’’ (RIN0938–AK94) received on September 28, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

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EC–9387 Sept. 22, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Office of the Secretary, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Civil Money Penalties: Procedures for Investigations Imposition

of Penalties and Hearings—Extension of Expiration Date’’ received

on September 17, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9386 Sept. 22, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Manufacturer’s Submission of Average Sales

Price Data for Medicare Part B Drugs and Biologicals (ASP)’’

(RIN0938–AN05) received on September 17, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9385 Sept. 22, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Electronic Filing of Duplicate Form 5472’’

(TD9161) received on September 17, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–9384 Sept. 22, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Request for Comments on Staggered Remedial

Amendment Period Revenue Procedure’’ (Ann. 2004–71) received

on September 17, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9383 Sept. 22, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation Formula’’

(Rev. Rule 2004–70) received on September 17, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9382 Sept. 22, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Concerning Use of 2001 CSO Tables

Under Section 7702’’ (Notice 2004–61) received on September 17,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9381 Sept. 22, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Returns Relating to Interest Payments on Qualified Education Loans’’ (Notice 2004–63) received on September

17, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9380 Sept. 22, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—October 2004’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2004–96) received on September 17, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–9379 Sept. 22, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Place for Filing Returns or Other Documents’’

(TD9156) received on September 17, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–9378 Sept. 22, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch,

Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Treatment of Certain Settlement Funds as Pertaining to Purchase Price Allocations in Deemed and Actual Asset

Acquisitions’’ (RIN1545–BD59) received on September 17, 2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9344 Sept. 21, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department for Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Medicare Part B Monthly Actuarial Rates.

Premium Ratio, and Annual Deductible Beginning Jan. 1, 2005’’

(RIN0938–AN18) received on September 9, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9237 Sept. 15, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Part A Premium for 2005 for the Uninsured, Aged, and for Certain Disabled Individuals Who Have Exhausted Other Entitlement’’

(RIN0938–AN15) received on September 9, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9236 Sept. 15, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Inpatient Hospital Deductible and Hospital and Extended Care

Services Coinsurance Amounts for 2005’’ (RIN0938–AN16) received on September 9, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

147

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–9232 Sept. 15, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective

Payment System (CMS-1360–N)’’ (RIN0938–AM82) received on

September 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9231 Sept. 15, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities—Update Notice’’

(RIN0938–AM46) received on September 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9230 Sept. 15, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program, Hospice Wage Index for Fiscal Year 2005’’

(RIN0938–AM78) received on September 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9173 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Evidence Requirements for Assignment of Social Security Numbers (SSNs); Assignment of SSNs to Foreign Academic Students

in Immigration and Naturalization Classification Status F1’’

(RIN0960–AF87) received on September 9, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9172 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Determination of Interest Rates—October

1, 2004’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–92) received on September 8, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–9171 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Leasing

Promotions—Penalties for Leasing Stripping Transactions’’

(UIL:9300.03–00) received on September 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9170 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Prices Indexes

for Department Stores’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–93) received on September 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9169 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 988 Foreign Currency Denominated Contingent Debt Instruments’’ (RIN1545–AW33) received on

September 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9168 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 42 Q&A II’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–

82) received on September 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9167 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Diane Fernandez v. Commissioner’’

(AOD 2004–35) received on September 8, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–9166 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Kaffenberger v. United States 314 F

3d944 (8th Cir.2003’’ (AOD2004–35) received on September 8,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9165 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transfers of Compensatory Options’’

(TD9148) received on September 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9164 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice—Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2004–60)

received on September 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

148

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EC–9163 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘I.R,C Sec. 7805(b) Relief from Retroactive Application of Rev. Rule 2004–75’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–97) received on September 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9162 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Time for Filing Written

Statement Under Rev. Proc. 2004–23’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–57) received on September 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9150 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘US-Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement: Potential

Economywide and Selected Sectoral Effects’’; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–9149 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Department of

Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a

rule entitled ‘‘Customs Broker License Examination Date’’

(RIN1651–AA46) received on September 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9148 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Department of

Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a

rule entitled ‘‘Patent Surveys’’ (RIN1561–AA36) received on September 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9147 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Department of

Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a

rule entitled ‘‘Technical Corrections to Customs and Border Protection Regulations’’ (CBP Dec 04–28) received on September 6,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9146 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance on Discrepancies Caused by

Acquisitions, Statutory Mergers, or Consolidations’’ (Rev. Proc.

2004–53) received on August 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9145 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Subsidiary Stock Loss Under Section

1.337(d)-2T’’ (Notice 2004–58) received on August 26, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–9144 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Time to Elect Method for

Determining Allowable Loss’’ (TD9154) received on August 26,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9143 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘July-September 2004 Bond Factor

Amounts’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–89) received on August 26, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–9142 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Plan Amendments Following Election of

Alternative Deficit Reduction Contribution’’ (Notice 2004–59) received on August 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9141 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Under Section 1502; Treatment

of Loss Carryovers from Separate Return Limitation Years’’

(RIN1545–BD58) received on August 26, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–9140 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘2004 National Protocol’’ (Rev. Proc.

2004–52) received on August 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9139 Sept. 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—September

2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–69) received on August 26, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

149

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–9005 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Federal Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance; Coverage of

Residents in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

(CNMI); Coverage of Ministers, Members of the Clergy and Christian Science Practitioners’’ (RIN0960–AG01) received on August

6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9004 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Filing Claims Under the Federal Tort Claims Act and the Military

Personnel and Civilian Employees Claims Act’’ (RIN0960–AF39)

received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9003 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs and

Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Time

Limit of Admission of Certain Mexican Nationals’’ (RIN1651–

AA60) received on August 11, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9002 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs and

Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Port

Limits of Chicago, Illinois’’ (CBP Dec. 04–24) received on August

11, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9001 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Time and Manner of Making Section

163(d)(4(b) Election to Treat Qualified Dividend Income as Investment Income’’ (TD9147) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–9000 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Domestic Asset/Liability and Domestic

Investment Yield Percentages for 2003’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–55) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8999 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Deemed Corporate Election for Electing

S Corporations’’ (TD9139) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8998 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD9146: Section 179 Elections’’

(RIN1545–BD35) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–8997 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice—Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2004–56)

received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8996 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD Entry of Taxable Fuel’’ (RIN1545–

BD29) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8995 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD Entry of Taxable Fuel’’ (RIN1545–

BD29) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8994 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Marginal Production Rates’’ (Notice

2004–48) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8993 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 43 Inflation Adjustment’’ (Notice

2004–49) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8992 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation and Apportionment of Deductions for Charitable Contributions’’ (TD9143) received on July 23,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–8991 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Health Savings Account—Additional Q

and A’s’’ (Notice 2004–50) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8990 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Like-Kind Exchanges Using Qualified

Exchange Accommodation Arrangements’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–51)

received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8989 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice: Request for Comments on Tax

Treatment of Credit Default Swaps’’ (Notice 2004–52) received on

July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8988 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes

for Department Stores—May 2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–81) received

on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8987 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Clarification of Definitions’’ (RIN1545–

BD43) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8986 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Model 457 Plan Provisions’’ (Rev. Proc.

2004–56) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8985 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Remedial Action for Tax-Exempt Bonds’’

(TD 9150) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8984 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes

for Department Stores—June 2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–91) received

on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8983 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Telecommunications—Taxation of Universal Service Fees’’

(UIL:61.40–01) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8982 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reduced Maximum Exclusion of Gain

from Sale or Exchange of Principal Residence’’ (RIN1545–BB02)

received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8981 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Statutory Options’’ (RIN1545–BA75) received on July 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8980 Sept. 9, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Skin Disorders’’

(RIN0969–AF29) received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–8952 Sept. 8, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Changes to the Hospital Inpatient Prospective

Payment Systems and FY 2005 Rates (CMS-1428–F)’’ (RIN0938–

AM80) received on August 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8687 July 22, 2004

Communication from the Chairman, United States International Trade

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘The

Year in Trade 2003’’; to the Committee on Finance.

151

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EC–8670 July 21, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bankruptcy Implications on Golden Parachute Payments’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–87) received on July 19, 2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8669 July 21, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—August 2004’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–84) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8668 July 21, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Application of Section 904 to Income

Subject to Separate Limitations’’ (RIN1545–AX88) received on

July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8667 July 21, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transfers to Provide for Satisfaction of

Contested Liabilities’’ (RIN1545–BA90) received on July 19, 2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8666 July 21, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Regarding Certain Cross Chain

Transactions’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–83) received on July 19, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–8599 July 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Regulations and Publications

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Offsets Under 6402 and the Community

Property Laws of Texas’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–74) received on July 15,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8598 July 19, 2004

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, documents related to the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8597 July 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Regulations and Publications

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: IRC 351

Contingent Liability Capital Loss Transactions’’ (UIL9300.17–00)

received on July 15, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8596 July 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Regulations and Publications

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Partnership Transactions Involving Longterm Contracts’’ (RIN1545–BA81) received on July 15, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–8595 July 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Regulations and Publications

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Removal of Transitional Rule for Vested

Accrued Vacation Pay’’ (RIN1545–BD12) received on July 15,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8564 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting and Backup Withholding for Payment Card Transactions’’ (RIN1545–BA17) received on July 15, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8563 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling: Income from Sources

Within the United States’’ (Rev. Rul. 109393–03) received on July

15, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8562 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual Report Concerning the Pre-Filing

Agreement Program of the Large and Mid-Size Business Division

for Calendar Year 2003’’ (Ann. 2004–59) received on July 15,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8561 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Use of Merchant Category Codes to Determine Reportable Payment for Payment Card Transactions’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2004–43) received on July 15, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

152

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EC–8560 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualified Payment Card Agent Determination’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–42) received on July 15, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8559 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Offsets Under 6402 and the Community

Property Laws of Nevada, New Mexico, and Washington’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2004–73) received on July 15, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8558 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘United States v. Roland Harry Macher

(In re Macher), 91 AFTR2d 2003–2654, 2003–2 USTC 50,537’’

(AOD 2004–32) received on July 15, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–8557 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Offsets Under 6402 and the Community

Property Laws of California, Idaho, and Louisiana’’ (Rev. Rul.

2004–72) received on July 15, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8556 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Offsets Under 6402 and the Community

Property Laws of Arizona and Wisconsin’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–71) received on July 15, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8555 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revocation of Revenue Ruling 73–354’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–76) received on July 15, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8554 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exchange of a Debt Security for a Debt

Instrument in a Reorganization’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–78) received on

July 15, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8553 July 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Corporate Distributions of Property’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–79) received on July 15, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8552 July 15, 2004

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report

relative to the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8517 July 14, 2004

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, documents related to the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8516 July 14, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Department of

Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a

rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Port Limits of Memphis, Tennessee’’

(CBP Dec. 04–22) received on July 7, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–8515 July 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Regulations and Publications

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Debit Cards Used to Provide Qualified

Transportation Fringes Described Under Section 132(f) of the Internal Revenue Code’’ (Notice 2004–46) received on July 8, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–8514 July 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Regulations and Publications

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice—Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2004–51)

received on July 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8513 July 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Regulations and Publications

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 79–61’’

(Rev. Proc. 2004–44) received on July 8, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

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EC–8512 July 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Regulations and Publications

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Health Care Provider Incentive Payments’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–41) received on July 8, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8511 July 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Regulations and Publications

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rents and Royalties’’ (RIN1545–BB44)

received on July 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8510 July 14, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Regulations and Publications

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Excise Tax Relating to Structured Settlement Factoring Transactions’’ (RIN1545–BB14) received on July

8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8509 July 14, 2004

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Report to Congress: New Approaches in Medicare’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8367 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Director, Regulations and Forms Services,

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Authorizing Collection of the Fee Levied on F, J, and M Nonimmigrant Classifications Under Public Law 104–208; SEVIS’’ (RIN1653–AA23 received on July 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8366 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the U.S.-Morocco

Free Trade Agreement; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8365 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs and

Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Import Restrictions

Imposed on Archaeological Material Originating in Honduras’’

(RIN1505–AB50) received on July 6, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–8364 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Medicare Ambulance

MMA Temporary Rate Increases Beginning July 1, 2004’’

(RIN0938–AN24) received on July 6, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–8363 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Tax Analysts v. Internal Revenue Service F. Supp.2d 192 (D.D.C

2002), Reversed, 350 F.3d 100 (D.C. Cir 2003 Action on Decision’’ (AOD2004–29) received on July 6, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8362 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Depreciation of Vans and Light Trucks’’ (RIN1545–BB06) received on July 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8361 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Health Savings Accounts—Transition Relief for State Mandates’’

(2004–43) received on July 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8360 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Meritless Filing Position Based on Sections 932(c) and 934(b)’’

(Notice 2004–45) received on July 6, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–8359 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Information Reporting for Advance Payments of Health Coverage

Tax Credit’’ (Notice 2004–47) received on July 6, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8358 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Internal Revenue Code Sec. 482: Allocation of Income and Deductions Among Taxpayers’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–40) received on

July 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

154

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EC–8357 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Effective Date of Relative Value Regulations’’ (Ann. 2004–58)

received on July 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8356 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Charitable Contributions and Conservation Easements’’ (Notice

2004–41) received on July 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8355 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Qualified Residential Rental Projects’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–39) received on July 6, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8354 July 8, 2004

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report relative to the United States-Australia

Free Trade Agreement; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8353 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the compliance of

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazhakstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikstan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan with the 1974 Trade Act’s

freedom of emigration provisions; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8352 July 8, 2004

Communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs,

Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative

to the incidental capture of sea turtles in commercial shrimping operations; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8147 June 24, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Department of

Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a

rule entitled ‘‘Overtime Compensation and Premium Pay for Customs Officers’’ (RIN1651–AA59) received on July 22, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8146 June 24, 2004

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s report entitled ‘‘Sources of Financial Data on Medicare Providers’’;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8145 June 24, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—July 2004’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–66) received on June 22, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–8144 June 24, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue: Credit for Increasing

Research Activities—Qualified Research Expenses’’ received on

June 22, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8143 June 24, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD 9132: Changes in Use Under Section

168(i)(5)’’ (RIN1545–BB05) received on June 22, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–8142 June 24, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Administrative Simplification of Section

481(a) Adjustment Periods in Various Regulations’’ (RIN1545–

BB47) received on June 22, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8141 June 24, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD 9130: Required Distributions from

Retirement Plans’’ (RIN1545–BA60) received on June 22, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–8140 June 24, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 420—Waiver of Post-Retirement

Health Benefits’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–65) received on June 22, 2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8139 June 24, 2004

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the Administration’s

commercial and inherently governmental activities; to the Committee on Finance.

155

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EC–8050 June 21, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disability Insurance Proceeds’’ (Rev. Rul.

2004–55) received on June 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8049 June 21, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice—Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2004–42)

received on June 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–8048 June 21, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance on Source of Cross-Border Pension Distributions’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–37) received on June 10,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7927 June 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Preproduction Costs of Creative Properties Safe Harbor Amortization’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–36) received

on June 9, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7926 June 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Preproduction Costs of Creative Property’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–58) received on June 9, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7925 June 15, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Timber Fertilization Expenses’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2004–62) received on June 9, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7924 June 15, 2004

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Division of Investment

Management, Securities and Exchange Commission, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disclosure of Breakpoint Discounts by Mutual Funds’’ (RIN3235–AI95) received on

June 9, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7831 June 8, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicaid Program; Provider Qualifications for Audiologists’’

(RIN0938–AM26) received on June 1, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–7777 June 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Title II Cost of Living Increases in Primary Insurance Amounts’’ (RIN0969–AF14) received on June 1,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7776 June 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting Regarding Royalties Under Section 6050N’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–46) received on June

1, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7775 June 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—June 2004’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–54) received on June 1, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–7774 June 3, 2004

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Fiscal Year

2003 Sourcing Efforts; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7773 June 3, 2004

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2004 Annual Report of the

Supplemental Security Income Program; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7772 June 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Uniform Capitalization of Interest Expense in Safe Harbor Sale and Leaseback Transactions’’

(RIN1545–BB62) received on June 1, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

156

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–7771 June 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue: Foreign Sales Corporations—Advance Payment Transactions’’ received on June 1,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7661 May 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare and State Health Care Programs;

Fraud and Abuse: OIG Civil Money Penalties Under the Medicare

Prescription Drug Card Program’’ (RIN0991–AB30) received on

May 19, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7620 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 601–204 Changes in Accounting

Periods and in the Method of Accounting’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–33)

received on May 14, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7619 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in Method of Accounting for

Transfers to 461(f) Trusts’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–31) received on May

14, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7618 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Under Section 1504(a)(C) and

(D) Regarding Affiliation’’ (Notice 2004–37) received on May 14,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7617 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 1.45–1; Taxable Year of Inclusion’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–52) received on May 14, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7616 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of Notice Provisions of

Section 102 of H.R. 3108’’ (Ann. 2004–43) received on May 14,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7615 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Advance Payment Revenue Procedure’’

(Rev. Proc. 2004–34) received on May 14, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–7614 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD: Real Estate Mortgage Investment

Conduits: Application of Section 446 With Respect to Inducement

Fees’’ (RIN1545–BB73) received on May 14, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7613 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘REMIC Inducement Fees Automatic

Method Change’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–30) received on May 14, 2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7612 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘RIC REPOs’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–28) received on May 14, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7611 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes

for Department Stores—March 2004’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–48) received on May 14, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7610 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness’’ (RIN1545–BC47) received on May 14,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7609 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Examination of Returns and Claims for

Refund, Credit, or Abatement; Determination of Correct Tax Liability’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–26) received on May 14, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

157

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–7608 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 602.204: Changes in Accounting

Periods and in Methods of Accounting’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–32) received on May 14, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7607 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice—Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004’’ (Notice 2004–40)

received on May 14, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7606 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 601.204: Changes in Accounting

Periods and in the Method of Accounting’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–33)

received on May 14, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7605 May 19, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘HAS/FSA/HRA Interaction’’ received on

May 14, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7536 May 12, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Use of Statistical Sampling Under

274(n)’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–29) received on May 10, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7535 May 12, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 704(b) and Capital Account Revaluations’’ (RIN1545–BB10) received on May 10, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7534 May 12, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Son of Boss Settlement Initiative’’ (Ann.

2004–46) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7533 May 12, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Deduction for Interest on Qualified Education Loans’’ (TD9125) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7532 May 12, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revision to Qualified Amended Return

Regulations’’ (Notice 2004–38) received on May 10, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7531 May 12, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Capital Gain Dividends of RICs and

REITs’’ (Notice 2004–39) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7530 May 12, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Application of Section 265(a) to Corporate Groups with Broker Members’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–47) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7529 May 12, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Losses

Reported from Inflated Basis Assets from Leasing Stripping Transaction’’ (UIL9226.01–00) received on May 10, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7433 May 10, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Electing Mark to Market for MArketable

Stock’’ (RIN1545–AY17) received on May 5, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7432 May 10, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘At Risk Limitations; Interest Other Than

That of a Creditor’’ (TD 9124) received on May 5, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

158

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–7353 May 5, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment

System for Long-Term Care Hospitals: Annual Rate Updates and

Policy Changes’’ (RIN0938–AM84) received on May 3, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–7352 May 5, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program: Changes to the Criteria

for Being Classified as an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility’’

(RIN0938–AM71) received on May 3, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–7320 May 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Stock Basis After a Group Structure

Change’’ (RIN1545–BC28) received on April 29, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7267 Apr. 29, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice: Trust and Estate Distributions to

Private Foundations: Net Investment Income’’ (Notice 2004–35) received on April 27, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7266 Apr. 29, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice: Split-Interest Trust Distributions

to Private Foundations: Distributable Amount’’ (Notice 2004–36)

received on April 27, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7265 Apr. 29, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Partner’s Distributive Share: Foreign Tax

Expenditures’’ (TD9121) received on April 27, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7264 Apr. 29, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Request for Comments on Pre-Approved

Plans’’ (Ann. 2004–33) received on April 27, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7263 Apr. 29, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—May 2004’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–44) received on April 27, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–7262 Apr. 29, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘EP Determination Letter Program’’ (Ann.

2004–32) received on April 27, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7261 Apr. 29, 2004

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy,

designation of acting officer, and nomination for the position of

Under Secretary for Domestic Finance, Department of the Treasury,

received on April 27, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7260 Apr. 29, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Elimination of Statement of Intent Procedures

for Filing Medicare Claims’’ (RIN0938–AK79) received on April

27, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7188 Apr. 21, 2004

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Division of Investment

Management, Securities and Exchange Commission transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disclosure Regarding

Market Timing and Selective Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings’’

(RIN3235–AI99) received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–7187 Apr. 21, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of Section 102 of H.R.

3108’’ (Ann. 2004–38) received on April 20, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7112 Apr. 20, 2004

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, a report relative to the Andean Trade Preference Act; to the

Committee on Finance.

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EC–7111 Apr. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice’’ (Notice 2004–32) received on April 9, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7110 Apr. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Intercompany Financing Using Guaranteed Payments’’ (Notice 2004–31) received on April 9, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7109 Apr. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Application of EGTRRA Remedial

Amendment Period’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–25) received on April 9,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–7108 Apr. 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Manufacturer Submission of Average Sales Price, Data for Medicare Part B Drugs and

Biologicals’’ (RIN0939–AN05) received on April 9, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–7107 Apr. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘2003 Nonconventional Source Fuel Credit’’ (Notice 2004–33) received on April 9, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–7042 Apr. 8, 2004

Communication from the Board of Trustees, National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Trust’s operations and financial condition; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6976 Apr. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Announcement and Report Concerning

Advance Pricing Agreements’’ (Ann. 2004–26) received on March

31, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6975 Apr. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Loss Deductions for Diminution in Value

of Stock Attributable to Corporate Misconduct’’ (Notice 2004–27)

received on March 31, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6974 Apr. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Frivolous Agreement to Avoid Concerning Statutory and Nonstatutory Stock Options’’ (Notice 2004–

28) received on March 31, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6973 Apr. 1, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Administration for

Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tribal

Child Support Enforcement Programs; Final Rule’’ (RIN0970–

AB73) received on March 31, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6972 Apr. 1, 2004

Communication from the Federal Register Certifying Officer, Fiscal

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endorsement and Payment of Checks

Drawn on the United States Treasury’’ (RIN1510–AA45) received

on March 31, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6934 Mar. 31, 2004

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the Plan for the Transfer of Responsibility of Medicare Appeals; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6933 Mar. 31, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation Formula’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–36) received on March 29, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6932 Mar. 31, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation and Apportionment of Interest

Expense: Alternative Method for Determining Tax Book Value’’

(RIN1545–AB92) received on March 29, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

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EC–6931 Mar. 31, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Automatic Consent to Change an Accounting Method to a Method Provided in Section 1.263(a)-4 or

-5’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–23) received on March 29, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6930 Mar. 31, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tax Return Preparers—Electronic Filing’’

(TD9119) received on March 29, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6929 Mar. 31, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Physicians Referrals to Heal Care Entities

With Which They Have Financial Relationships, Phase II’’

(RIN0938–AK37) received on March 29, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–6844 Mar. 29, 2004

Communication from the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Hospital

Insurance and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust

Funds, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Boards’ 2004 Annual Report; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6843 Mar. 29, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Interrelationship of Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance

Program with the Railroad Retirement Program’’ (RIN0960–AF82)

received on March 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6842 Mar. 29, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment to Final Agreement for Withholding Foreign Partnerships and Withholding Foreign Trusts’’

(Rev. Proc. 2004–21) received on March 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6841 Mar. 29, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—April 2004’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–39) received on March 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6840 Mar. 29, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Loss Limitation Rules’’ (TD9118) received on March 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6838 Mar. 29, 2004

Communication from the Federal Register Certifying Officer, Financial Management Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Government

Participation in the Automated Clearing House’’ (RIN1510–AA93)

received on March 23, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6733 Mar. 24, 2004

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s

March 2004 Report to Congress; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6732 Mar. 24, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Guidance Under Section 1502; Application of Section 108 to

Members of a Consolidated Group’’ (RIN1545–BC96) received on

March 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6731 Mar. 24, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—

Jan. 2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–35) received on March 16, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–6730 Mar. 24, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘2004 Census Count’’ (Notice 2004–21) received on March 16,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6729 Mar. 24, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘New Markets Tax Credit Amendments’’ (TD9116) received on

March 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6728 Mar. 24, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Clarification of the Conformity Election’’ (Rev. Rul. 2001–59)

received on March 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

161

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EC–6727 Mar. 24, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Exclusion of Qualified Automobile Demonstration Use; Taxation

of Nonqualified Demonstration Automobile Use’’ (Rev. Proc.

2001–56) received on March 16, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6671 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation to make an

amendment to the Supplemental Security Income program; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6670 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Lease In/

Lease Out Transactions’’ (UIL9307–07–00) received on March 8,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6669 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘January-March 2004 Bond Factor

Amounts’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–16) received on March 8, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6668 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 911 Waiver Rev. Proc-2003 Update’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–17) received on March 8, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6667 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual Report Concerning the Pre-Filing

Agreement Program’’ (Ann. 2002–54) received on March 8, 2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6666 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Waiver of 60–Month Bar on Reconsolidation After Disaffiliation’’ (Rev. Proc. 2002–32) received on March

8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6665 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—June 2002’’

(Rev. Rul. 2002–36) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–6664 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Temporary and Proposed Regulation: Depreciation Treatment of Property Acquired in a Like-Kind Exchange or Involuntary Conversion’’ (TD9115) received on March

8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6663 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Determination of Interst Rates—April 1,

2004’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–26) received on March 8, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6662 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 35–Credit for Health Care’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2004–12) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–6661 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘FLEP Cost Share Payments’’ (Rev. Rule

2004–8) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6660 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 1.856–4; Rents from Real Property’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–24 received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6659 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Common Misperceptions About Income

Taxes’’ (Notice 2004–13) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

162

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EC–6658 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Frivolous Tax Returns’’ (Notice 2004–

22) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6657 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Corporation Sole Entity’’ (Rev. Rul.

2004–27) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6656 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Meritless Foreign Income Exclusion’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–28) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–6655 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Meritless Claim of Right’’ (Rev. Rul.

2004–29) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6654 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Frivolous Zero Return’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–

34) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6653 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Frivolous Reparations Tax Credit’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2004–33) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–6652 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Removal from Federal Tax System’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–31) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–6651 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Meritless Claims Under Section 861’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–30) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–6650 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tax Treatment of Benefits Received

Under the Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act of 2003

(SEPPA)’’ (Notice 2004–17) received on March 8, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6649 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Frivolous Home-Based Deductions’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–32) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–6648 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Removal From Federal Tax System’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–31) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–6647 Mar. 11, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice’’ (Notice 2004–24) received on March 8, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6581 Mar. 3, 2004

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2004

Trade Policy Agenda and 2003 Annual Report on the Trade Agreements Program as prepared by the Administration; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6580 Mar. 3, 2004

Communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Financial Report of the United States Government

for Fiscal Year 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–6568 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a notification of the President’s intention to enter

into a Free Trade Agreement with Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6567 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and HUman

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Revisions to the One-time Appeal Process for

Hospital Wage Index Classification’’ (RIN0938–AN00) received on

February 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6566 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Treatment of Environmental Remediation

Expenses Under 263A’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–18) received on February

26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6565 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Average Area and Nationwide Purchase

Prices for Issuers of Qualified Mortgage Bonds and Qualified

Mortgage Certificates’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–18) received on February

26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6564 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Electonic Filing of Duplicate Forms

5472’’ (RIN1545–BD02) received on February 26, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6563 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes

for Department Stores—December 2003’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–19) received on February 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6562 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Treatment of Environmental Remediation

Expenses under Sec. 1341’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–17) received on February 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6561 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Under Section 355 Regarding

Spin-offs of a Controlled Corporation’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–23) received on February 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6560 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Electronic Payee Statements’’ (TD9114)

received on February 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6559 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—March 2004’’

(Rev Rule 2004–25) received on February 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6558 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Foreign Tax Credit Abuse’’ (Notice

2004–19) received on February 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6557 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Abusive Foreign Tax Credit Intermediary

Transactions’’ (Notice 2004–20) received on February 26, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–6556 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Request for Comments Concerning Treatment of Amounts Required to be Capitalized Under Section

1.263(a)-5’’ received on February 26, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–6555 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice Adopting Rev. Rule 2002–62’’

(Notice 2004–15) received on February 26, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

164

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–6554 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Discrimination in a Section 412(i) Plan’’

(Rev. Rul 2004–21) received on February 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6553 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fair Market Value in a Section 412(i)

Plan’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–16) received on February 26, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6552 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Deductibility of Contributions to a Section 412(i) Plan’’ (Rev. Rul 2004–20) received on February 26,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6551 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Service by a Student That Qualify for the

Exception from Federal Insurance Contributions Act’’ (Notice

2004–12) received on February 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6550 Mar. 1, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reduction in Face Amount of Note Used

to Purchase Employer Stock’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–37) received on

February 26, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6394 Feb. 24, 2004

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report relative to the Trade Act of 2002; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6368 Feb. 12, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Filing of Applications and Related Forms’’ (RIN0960–AF52) received on January 20, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6144 Feb. 26, 2004

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, a report relative to the emigration

laws and policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova,

The Russian Federation, Tajikstan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6107 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—February

2004’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–9) received on February 3, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6106 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting Relating to Corporate Inversions’’ (Notice 2004–9) received on February 3, 2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6105 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Electronic Delivery of Form 1099 and

Form 5498 Payee Statements’’ (Notice 2004–10) received on February 3, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6104 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 409(p) and Potentially Abusive

ESOP’s’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–4 received on February 3, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6103 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Correction of User Fee in Appendix A

of Rev. Proc. 2004–1’’ (Announcement 2004–08) received on February 3, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6102 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Low-Income Housing Credit Allocation

Certification; Electronic Filing’’ (TD9112) received on February 3,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

165

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EC–6101 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Application of Income Tax Treaties to

Service Partnerships’’ (Rev. Rul. 2004–3) received on February 3,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6100 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 411 of the Code and DOL FAB

2003–3’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–10) received on February 3, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–6099 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Coverage Rules for Certain Dispositions or Acquisitions’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–11) received on February 3, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6098 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 416(g)(4 Top-Heavy Status and

Special Rules’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–13) received on February 3, 2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6097 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 99–41’’

(Rev. Proc 2004–15) received on February 3, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6096 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 401 of the Code and Certain

Rollovers’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–12) received on February 3, 2004; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–6095 Feb. 3, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Change of Broker Reveune Ruling’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–15) received on February 3, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6003 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to outpatient dialysis

payment rates; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6002 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Federal Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled; Video

Teleconferencing Appear’’ (RIN0960–AE97) received on January

13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–6001 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Section 42 Carryover and Stacking Rule Amendments’’

(RIN1545–BA85) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–6000 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Changes in Computing Depreciation’’ (RIN1545–BC17) received

on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5999 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 2003–8’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–8) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5998 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Rulings and Determination Letters’’ (Rev. Proc 2004–7) received

on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5997 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Improper to Proper Depreciation Changes’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–11)

received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5996 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc 2003–5’’ received on January 13,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

166

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EC–5995 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 2003–6’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–6) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5994 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Administrative, Procedural, and Miscellaneous’’ (Rev. Proc.

2004–13) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5993 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Definition of Agent for Certain Purposes’’ (RIN1545–AY94) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5992 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Administrative, Procedural, and Miscellaneous’’ (Rev. Proc.

2004–13) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5991 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Definition of Agent for Certain Purposes’’ (RIN1545–AY94) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5990 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores’’

(Rev. Rule 2004–7) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5989 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Guidance Regarding Deduction and Capitalization of Expenditures’’ (RIN1545–BA00) received on January 13, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5988 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Credit for Increasing Research Activities’’ (RIN1545–AY82) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5987 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Definition of Income for Trust Purposes’’ (RIN1545–AX96) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5986 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Abusive Roth IRAs’’ (Notice 2004–8) received on January 13,

2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5985 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Information Reporting With Respect to Foreign Disregarded Entities’’ (Announcement 2004–4) received on January 13, 2004; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5984 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Republication of Rev. Proc. 2003–4’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–4) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5983 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Procedures for Letter Rulings and Determination Letters’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2004–1) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–5982 Jan. 27, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice’’ (Notice 2004–

3) received on January 13, 2004; to the Committee on Finance.

167

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EC–5727 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Changes to the Medicare Payment for Drugs and Physician

Fee Schedule Payments for Calendar Year 2004’’ (RIN0938–

AM97) received on December 15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5726 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicaid Programs; Time Limitation on Recordkeeping Requirements Under the

Drug Rebate Program’’ (RIN0938–AM20) received on December

15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5725 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Notice of One Time Appeal Process for Hospital Wage Calendar Classification’’ (RIN0938–AN00) received on December 15,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5724 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Payment

Reform for Calendar Year 2004’’ (RIN9038–AM96) received on

December 15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5723 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card’’ (RIN0938–AM71) received on December 15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5722 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)

and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace

(Grants)’’ (RIN9060–AE27) received on December 18, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5721 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income; Collection of Overdue Program and Administrative Debts Using Administrative Wage Garnishment’’

(RIN9060–AE92) received on December 18, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5720 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disclosure of Relative Value of Optional

Forms of Benefit’’ (TD9099) received on December 29, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–5719 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—January 2004’’

(Rev. Rul. 2004–2) received on December 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5718 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Charitable Contributions of Patents and

Other Intellectual Property’’ (Notice 2004–7) received on December 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5717 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Request for Comments Concerning the

Application of Sections 162 and 263 to Tangible Property’’ (Notice

2004–6) received on December 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5716 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Heath Savings Accounts’’ (Notice 2004–

2) received on December 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5715 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Public Advocacy Activities Conducted by

Certain Tax-Exempt Organizations’’ (Rev. Rule 2004–6) received

on December 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

168

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–5714 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establishing Defenses to the Imposition

of the Accuracy-Related Penalty’’ (RIN1545–AY97) received on

December 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5713 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting Relating to Taxable Stock Transactions’’ (RIN1545–BC80) received on December

29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5712 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Confidential Transactions’’ (TD9108) received on December 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5711 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Statements for Certain Substitute Payments’’ (RIN1545–BC97) received on December 29,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5710 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualified Offer Regulations’’ (RIN1545–

AW99) received on December 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5709 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 832 Discount Factors for 2003’’

(Rev. Proc. 2004–10) received on December 15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5708 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 846 Discount Factors for 2003’’

(Rev. Proc. 2004–9) received on December 15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5707 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Necessary to Facilitate Business

Electronic Filing’’ (TD9100) received on December 15, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–5706 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interpretation of Section 301.6109–

1(d)(3(ii) of the Procedure and Administration Regulations’’ (Notice 2004–1) received on December 15, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–5705 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Under Section 1502; Application of Section 108 to Members of a Consolidated Group’’

(TD9098) received on December 15, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–5704 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Hedge Identification’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–

127) received on December 15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5703 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Arbitrage Restrictions Applicable to TaxExempt Bonds Issued by State and Local Governments’’

(RIN1545–AX22) received on December 15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5702 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 165 Worthless Stock Deduction

of a Subsidiary’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–125) received on December 15,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5701 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Examination of Returns and Claims for

Refund, Credit, or Abatement; Determination of Correct Tax Liability’’ (Rev. Proc. 2004–2) received on December 15, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

169

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–5700 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Determination of Interest Rates’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2003–126) received on December 15, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–5507 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Management, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Photocopying Reimbursement Methodology’’

(RIN0938–AK68) received on December 3, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5506 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Professional Employer Organizations’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–86) received on December 1, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5505 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Tenant Income Certifications for Acquisition/Rehabilitation’’

(Rev. Proc. 2003–82) received on December 1, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5504 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘2004 Annual Covered Compensation Tables’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–

124) received on December 1, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5503 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘General Electric Co. and Subs. V. Commissioner, T.C. Memo.

1995–306 Rev’d in Part Vacated in Part and Remanded 245 f.3.

149 (2d Cir.200100’’) received on December 1, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5502 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Inflation-Adjusted Items for 2004’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–85) received on December 1, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5475 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to

Medicare payment policies for medical education; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5474 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting for Distributions

with Respect to Securities Issued by Foreign Corporations’’ (Notice

2003–79) received on December 4, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5473 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice’’ (Notice 2003–80) received on December 4, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5472 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institutions and Advance Directives’’ (RIN0938–AI93) received on December 3, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5471 Jan. 20, 2004

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Coverage and Payment

of Ambulance Services; Inflation Update for CY 2004’’ (RIN0938–

AM44) received on December 3, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5351 Nov. 20, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transfers to Trusts to Provide for the Satisfaction of Contested Liabilities’’ (Notice 2003–77) received on

November 20, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5350 Nov. 20, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—December

2003’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–122) received on November 20, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

170

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–5349 Nov. 20, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transfers to Provide for Satisfaction of

Contested Liabilities’’ (RIN1545–BA91) received on November 20,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5348 Nov. 20, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transfers to Provide for Satisfaction of

Contested Liabilities’’ (RIN1545–BA91) received on November 20,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5347 Nov. 20, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘October-December 2003 Bond Fund

Amounts’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–117) received on November 20, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5346 Nov. 20, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Forest

Products—Losses of Timber for Epidemic for Southern Pine Beetles’’ (UIL165.19–00) received on November 20, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5308 Nov. 19, 2003

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, the Administration’s Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5307 Nov. 19, 2003

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, a report of the Administration’s processing of

continuing disability reviews for fiscal year 2002; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–5252 Nov. 17, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘CPI Adjustment for Section 1274A for

2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–119) received on November 13, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–5251 Nov. 17, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tax Exempt Bond Partnership Revenue

Procedure’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–84) received on November 13, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5250 Nov. 17, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Computation of Required Interest Using

Mean Reserves’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–120) received on November 13,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5249 Nov. 17, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘CPI Adjustment for Section 7872(g) for

2004’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–118) received on November 13, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–5248 Nov. 17, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘TD: Return of Partnership Income’’

(RIN1545–BC01)) received on November 13, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5247 Nov. 17, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes

for Department Stores’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–121) received on November 13, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5246 Nov. 17, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice’’ (Notice 2003–74) received on November 13, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5245 Nov. 17, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual Pensions Plan, etc. Cost of Living

Adjustments for 2004’’ (Notice 2003–73) received on November

13, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

171

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–5215 Nov. 13, 2003

Communication from the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs,

Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative

to Section 344 of the Trade Act of 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5144 Nov. 6, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare Management, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Review of National Determinations and Local Coverage Determinations’’ (RIN0938–AK60) received on October 31,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5143 Nov. 6, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare Management, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program, Changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Calendar Year 2004 Payment Rates’’ (RIN0938–

AL19) received on October 31, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5142 Nov. 6, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare Management, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Payment; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician

Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2004’’ (RIN0938–AL96) received

on October 31, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5141 Nov. 6, 2003

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Border and Transportation Security, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, the

Department’s Annual Report of the Task Force on the Prohibition

of Importation of Products of Forced or Prison Labor from the People’s Republic of China; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5140 Nov. 6, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘September 11th Victim Compensation

Fund’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–115) received on October 28, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–5139 Nov. 6, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘No Portion of Bonds May be Used for

Skyboxes, Airplanes, Gambling Establishments, Etc.’’ (Rev. Rule

2003–116) received on October 28, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5138 Nov. 6, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Universal Service Fund Reimbursements

(Uniform Issue List Number: 61.40–01)’’ received on October 28,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5137 Nov. 6, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Losses Claimed and Income to be Reported from Lease In/Lease Out Transactions’’) received on October 28, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–5136 Nov. 6, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Availability of Information and Records to the Public’’

(RIN0690–AF91) received on October 30, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–5135 Nov. 6, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to updating Medicare’s payment rates for physician services; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4942 Oct. 29, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Business Purpose Aggregation’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2003–110) received on October 27, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–4941 Oct. 29, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘2003 Automobile Inflation Adjustment’’

(Rev. Proc. 2003–75) received on October 27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4940 Oct. 29, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘2004 Per Diem Travel Expenses’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2003–80) received on October 27, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

172

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–4939 Oct. 29, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes

for Department Stores—August 2003’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–113) received on October 27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4938 Oct. 29, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualified Census Tracts—Pacific Islands’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–81) received on October 27, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4937 Oct. 29, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling Permitting Electronic

Substantiation of Employee Travel and Entertainment Expenses’’

(Rev. Rul. 2003–106) received on October 27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4936 Oct. 29, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Actual Knowledge of Tax Lien for Priority Under IRC 6323(a)’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–108) received on October 27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4935 Oct. 29, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘2003 Base Period T-Bill Rate’’ (Rev. Rul.

2003–111) received on October 27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4934 Oct. 29, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Rules for Certain Foreign Business Entities’’ (RIN1545–AX39) received on October 27, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–4933 Oct. 29, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Eligibility Criteria for WOTC’’ (Rev.

Rule 2003–112) received on October 27, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–4932 Oct. 29, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—November

2003’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–114) received on October 27, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4879 Oct. 21, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Miscellaneous Excise Taxes Collected by Return’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–78) received on October 20, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4878 Oct. 21, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Election of 4-year Ratable Spread of Income

from Certain Partnerships or S Corporations’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–79)

received on October 20, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4768 Oct. 15, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Stock that is Considered Readily Tradable

on an Established Securities Market in the United States for Purposes’’ (Notice 2003–71) received on October 2, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4767 Oct. 15, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Michael and Nancy B. McNamara v.

Commissioner’’ (AOD) received on October 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4766 Oct. 15, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘United States Income Tax Treaties that

Meet the Requirements of Section 1(h)(11)(C)(i)(II)’’ (Notice

2003–68) received on October 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4765 Oct. 15, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘United States Income Tax Treaties that

Meet the Requirements of Section 1(h)(11)(C)(i)(II)’’ (Notice

2003–68) received on October 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

173

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EC–4764 Oct. 15, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disallowance of Certain Entertainment,

Etc. Expenses’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–109) received on October 2,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4763 Oct. 15, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Proposed Revenue Procedure Regarding

Home-Care Service Procedures’’ (Notice 2003–70) received on October 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4645 Oct. 3, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s Strategic Plan

which covers the fiscal period 2003 through 2008; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4644 Oct. 3, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s report on the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA)—Impact on U.S. Industries and

Consumers and on Drug Crop Eradication and Crop Substitution;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4643 Oct. 3, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s report on The Impact of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA); to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–4542 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border ‘‘rotection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Preferential Treatment of Brassieres Under

the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act’’ (RIN1515–AD24)

received on September 25, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4541 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Payments for Paid Feeding

Assistants in Long Term Care Facilities (CMS-2131–f)’’

(RIN0938–AL04) received on September 26, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4540 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Clarification of Rules Involving Functional Capacity Assessments; Clarification of Use of Vocational Experts and Other

Sources at Step 4 of the Sequential Evaluation Process; Incorporation of ‘‘Special Profile’’ Into Regulations’’ (RIN0960–AF37) received on September 25, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4539 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Acting General Counsel, Federal Emergency

Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in

Flood Elevation Determinations 68 FR 49365’’ (44 CFR 65) received on September 25, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4538 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Acting General Counsel, Federal Emergency

Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Determinations 68 FR 49371’’ (44 CFR 67) received on

September 25, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4537 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Amyotrophic Lateral

Sclerosis’’ (RIN0960–AF95) received on September 25, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–4536 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Investments Through Multiple Qualified

Community Development Entities’’ (Notice 2003–64) received on

September 25, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4535 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualified Community Development Entity Loan Purchases’’ (Notice 2003–68) received on September 25,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4534 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Obsolete Split Dollar Rulings’’ (Rev.

Rule 2003–105) received on September 25, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

174

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EC–4533 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes

for Department Stores—July 2003’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–103) received

on September 25, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4532 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update

Notice’’ (Notice 2003–63) received on September 25, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4531 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation Formula’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–89) received on September 25, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4530 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Depreciation Allowance’’

(RIN1545–BC19) received on September 25, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4529 Oct. 1, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—October

2003’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–107) received on September 25, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–4402 Sept. 25, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Steel: Monitoring

Developments in the Domestic Industry’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4401 Sept. 25, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the audit of the Telecommunications Development Fund; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4400 Sept. 25, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological Materials from Cambodia’’ (RIN1515–AD34) received on

September 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4399 Sept. 25, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Built-in Gains or Losses Under Section

382(h)’’ (Notice 2003–65) received on September 22, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4398 Sept. 25, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘The Jobs and Growth Act of 2003—Information Reporting for Payments in Lieu of Dividends’’ (Notice

2003–67) received on September 22, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–4397 Sept. 25, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Determination of Interest Rate’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2003–104) received on September 22, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–4315 Sept. 22, 2003

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report

relative to the pending accession to the World Trade Organization

of the Kingdom of Nepal; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4314 Sept. 22, 2003

Communication from the Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations

Branch, Legal Processing Division, Internal Revenue Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Split-Dollar

Life Insurance Arrangements’’ (RIN1545–BA44) received on September 15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4313 Sept. 22, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, the report of a nomination confirmed for the

position of Assistant Secretary, Public Affairs, Department of the

Treasury, received on September 15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–4312 Sept. 22, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, the report of a discontinuation of service in

acting role for the position of Chief Financial Officer, Department

of the Treasury, received on September 15, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–4311 Sept. 22, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, the report of a nomination confirmed for the

position of Assistant Secretary (Management) received on September 15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4310 Sept. 22, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, the report of a nomination for the position

of Deputy Secretary, Department of the Treasury, received on September 15, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4309 Sept. 22, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, the report of a vacancy and designation of

acting officer for the position of Assistant General Counsel/Chief

Counsel, Internal Revenue Service, received on September 15,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4308 Sept. 22, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, the report of a vacancy for the position of

Treasurer of the United States, received on September 15, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–4169 Sept. 11, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notification of the transfer of a function

within the Department of Homeland Security; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–4168 Sept. 11, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Administration’s bill to extend the customs user fees enacted in the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4167 Sept. 11, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of recommendations on the future of the social health maintenance organization demonstration and on the issue of risk adjustment for frail

beneficiaries in the attached report; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4166 Sept. 11, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicaid Program; Time Limitation of

Price Recalculations and Record Keeping Requirements Under the

Drug Rebate Program’’ (RIN0938–AM20) received on September

8, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4165 Sept. 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Nonprescription Drugs Under Section 105(b)’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–

102) received on September 8, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4164 Sept. 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Limitation on Use of the Nonaccrual-experience Method of Accounting Under Section 448(d)(5)’’ (RIN1545–BC31) received on

September 8, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4163 Sept. 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Guidance Under Section 1502; Application of Section 108 to

Members of a Consolidated Group’’ (RIN1545–BC39) received on

September 8, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4132 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, the

report of a bookkeeping error relating to the Federal Hospital Insurance fund; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4131 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Attorney, Office of the General Counsel,

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interim Rule: Suspension of Immediate and Continuous Transit Agreements’’ received on August

11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4130 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Elimination of Sanctions for Refusal of Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Without Good Cause’’ (RIN0960–AF81) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–4129 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Treatment of a Cash Distribution Made in Connection with a Reduction of Benefits Under a Life Insurance Contract’’ (Rev. Rul.

2003–95) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4128 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Coverdell Education Savings Accounts’’ (Notice 2003–53) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4127 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Arbitrage and Private Activity Restrictions Applicable to Tax-exempt Bonds Issued by State and Local Governments; Investment

Type Property (prepayment); Private Loan (prepayment)’’

(TD9085) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4125 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Golden Parachute Payments’’ (TD9083) received on August 11,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4124 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revision of Income Tax Regs Under Sec. 897, 1445, and 6109

to Require Taxpayer Identification Numbers’’ (RIN1545–AY24) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4123 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Canadian Retirement Trust Plan Reporting’’ (Notice 2003–57) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4122 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Domestic Asset/Liability and Domestic Investment Yield Percentages for 2002’’ (Rev. Proc. 2002–70) received on August 11, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4121 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Valuation of Stock Options for Purposes of Golden Parachute

Payments’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–68) received on August 11, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–4120 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Director, Office of White House Liaison,

Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a nomination confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary

for Import Administration, International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, received on September 2, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–4119 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Senior Paralegal, Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Lending and Investment’’ (RIN1550–

AB37) received on September 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4118 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Emergency Import Restrictions Imposed on Ethonological Material from Cyprus’’ (RIN1515–

AD38) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4117 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Delegations of Authority: Signature of Customs and Border Protection Regulations Published in Federal Register’’ (RIN1515–AD39) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4116 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Performance of Customs Business by Parent and Subsidiary Corporations’’ (RIN1515–AD14) received on

August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–4115 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation; to the Committee

on Finance.

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EC–4114 Sept. 10, 2003

Communication from the Acting Trade Representative, Executive Officer of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, a notification

of the pending accession to the World Trade Organization of the

Kingdom of Cambodia; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3848 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

the report of a waiver relative to the Act of Turkmenistan; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3847 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, relative to the emigration laws and policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation,

Tajikstan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3846 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Manufacturing Substitution Drawback;

Duty Appointment’’ (RIN1515–AD02) received on August 11,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3845 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes to Customs and Border Protection’s List of Designated Public International Organizations’’ (CBP

Decision 03–21) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–3844 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tonnage Duties—Revised Amounts’’

(RIN1515–AD35) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–3843 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Collection of Supplemental Security Income Overpayments from

Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans’’ (RIN0930–

AF53) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3842 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Senior Attorney, Financial Management

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Government Participation in

the Automated Clearing House’’ (RIN1510–AA93) received on

August 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3841 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Modifications to Managed Care Rules’’ (RIN0938–AK71) received on August 26, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3840 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Electronic Submission

of Medicare Claims’’ (RIN0938–AM22) received on August 26,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3839 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program—Electronic Submission

of Cost Report’’ (RIN0938–AL51) received on August 26, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3838 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, a report relative to the Federal Hospital Insurance Fund; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3837 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, Commission’s report on the operation of the United

States trade agreements program; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3836 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Modification of Rev. Proc. 2003–44’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–72) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3835 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘2003 National Pool’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–67) received on August

11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–3834 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Compensatory Stock Options Under Section 482’’ (RIN1545–

BA57) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3833 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Exclusions from Gross Income of Foreign Corporations’’

(RIN1547–BA07) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–3832 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Offers in Compromise’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–71) received on August

11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3831 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘July—September 2003 Bond Factor Amounts’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–

93) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3830 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘TD: User Fees for Processing Offers to Compromise’’ (TD9086)

received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3829 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—September 2003’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–

101) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3828 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—September 2003’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–

101) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3827 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘BLS-LIFO Department Store Price Indexes for June 2003’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2003–100) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3826 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Modification of Notice 2003–36 (Simplified Service Cost and

Simplified Production Methods)’’ (Notice 2003–59) received on

August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3825 Sept. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice’’ (Notice 2003–

58) received on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3610 Aug. 1, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program: Changes to the Inpatient Prospective Payment

Systems and Fiscal Year 2004 Rates’’ (RIN0938–AL89) received

on July 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3609 Aug. 1, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program, Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective

Payment System for FY 2004 Rates’’ (RIN0938–AL95) received

on July 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3608 Aug. 1, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities’’ (RIN0938–AL20) received on July 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3607 Aug. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revenue Ruling: Deductions Related to Compensatory Stock Options’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–98) received on July 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3606 Aug. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Rev. Proc. 2003–69’’ received on July 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–3605 Aug. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘RIC Refunded Bonds’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–84) received on July 29,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3604 Aug. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘List of Obsolete Rulings’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–99) received on July

29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3598 July 31, 2003

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report concerning the implementation of the Diamond Trade Act; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3597 July 31, 2003

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report regarding a World Trade Organization

Concerning Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for Rough

Diamonds; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3494 July 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Note/Purchase Contract Units’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–97) received on

July 28, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3493 July 30, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program: Third Party Liability Insurance Regulations’’

(RIN0938–AM65) received on July 25, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3492 July 30, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Respiratory Therapy Study’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3491 July 30, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation entitled the ‘‘New

Freedom Initiative Medicaid Demonstrations Act of 2003’’; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3448 July 24, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Applicable Federal Rates-August 2003’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–94) received on July 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3447 July 24, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘TD: Prohibited Allocations of Securities in an S Corporation’’

(RIN1545–BC33) received on July 22, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3446 July 24, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Variable Contracts’’ (Rev Rul. 2003–91) received on July 22,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3445 July 24, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Equity Investments Prior to a New Markets Credit Allocation’’

(Notice 2003–56) received on July 22, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3444 July 24, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Update of Notice 95–53 (Lease Stripping)’’ (Notice 2003–55) received on July 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3443 July 24, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Reallocation of Income and Deductions Among Unrelated Parties

to a Lease Strip’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–96) received on July 22, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3442 July 24, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Section 269B Notice’’ (Notice 2003–50) received on July 22,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3441 July 24, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Variable Contracts’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–92) received on July 22,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–3395 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Net Gift Treatment under Section 2519’’ (TD9077) received on

July 17, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3394 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness’’

(RIN1545–BC47) received on July 17, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3393 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Qualified Subchapter S Trust Election for Testamentary Trusts’’

(RIN1545–AY76) received on July 17, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3392 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Accrual of California Franchise’’ (Rev. Rule 2003–90) received

on July 17, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3391 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Section 1.856–4; Rents from Real Property’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–

66) received on July 17, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3390 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice’’ (Notice 2002–

28) received on July 17, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3389 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘REIT Loans Secured by Certain Partnership Interests in Disregarded Entities’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–65) received on July 17, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3388 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Special Rules under Section 417(a)(7) for Written Explanation

Provided by Qualified Retirement Plans After Annuity Starting

Dates’’ (TD9076) received on July 17, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3387 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Tertiary Injectants & Enhanced Oil Recovery Credit’’ (Rev. Rul.

2003–82) received on July 17, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3386 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Depreciation of Cable Television Systems’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–63)

received on July 17, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3385 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Ten or More Employee Plans’’ (TD9079) received on July 17,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3384 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Rev. Proc. 2002–9—Automatic Consent to Change a Method of

Accounting’’ (Rev. Proc. 2002–9) received on July 17, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3383 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Debt Instruments with Original Issue Discount; Annuity Contracts’’ (RIN1545–AY60) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3382 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Petroleum-Capitalization of Delay

Rentals’’ (UIL0263A.01–05) received on July 17, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

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EC–3381 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Rev. Rul. 2002–19–-Medical Expense Deduction for Weight-loss

Expenses’’ (Rev. Rul. 2002–19) received on July 17, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3380 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Rev. Proc. 2002–27; Depreciation of Tires’’ (RP-105904–00) received on July 17, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3379 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Application of Partial Payments to Assessed Tax, Penalty, and Interest’’ (Rev. Proc. 2002–26) received on July 17, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3378 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Section 6039D Reporting Requirements’’ (Notice 2002–24) received on July 17, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3377 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Technical Corrections: Rules of Origin of

Imported Goods (Other than Textile and Apparel Products) for the

Purposes of the NAFTA’’ (CBP Dec. 03–11) received on July 22,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3376 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Refund of Duties on Imports of Certain

Wool Products’’ (RIN1515–AD27) received on July 22, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–3375 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘User Fees’’ (RIN1515–AC81) received on

July 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3374 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Civil Fines for Importation of Merchandise

Bearing a Counterfeit Mark’’ (RIN1515–AC98) received on July

22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3373 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, International Trade Commission,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Office of Inspector

General for the period October 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3372 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, the Administration’s draft bill to make amendments to the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3371 July 23, 2003

Communication from the Federal Register, Certifying Officer, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of

a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Government Participation in the Automated

Clearing House’’ (RIN1510–AA89) received on July 17, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–3359 July 17, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Customs and Border Protection Field Organization: Fargo, North Dakota’’ (CBP Dec. 03–09) received on

July 16, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3358 July 17, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Expansion of the Port Limits of Portland,

Maine’’ (CBP Dec. 03–08) received on July 16, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3296 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s recommendation of an index for adjusting payment amounts for physician training; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–3295 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s January report entitled ‘‘Applying Quality Improvement Standards in

Medicare’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3294 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s

March 2002 report entitled ‘‘Medicare Payment Policy’’; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3293 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Cardiac rehabilitation programs and pulmonary rehabilitation services;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3292 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Effect of Section 38(h)(10) Elections in Certain Multi-Step Transactions’’ (RIN1545–BB78) received on July 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3291 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Failed 1035 Exchanges’’ (Notice 2003–51) received on July 11,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3290 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Treatment of Community Income for Certain Individuals not Filing Joint Returns’’ (RIN1545–AY83) received on July 11, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–3289 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Section 4980 and Reversion in Excess of 25% of Terminating

Defined Benefit Plan’s Assets’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–85) received on

July 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3288 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘TD: Catch-Up Contributions for Individuals Age 50 or Older’’

(RIN1545–BA24) received on July 11, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3287 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Application Procedures and Final Agreement for Withholding

Foreign Partnerships and Trusts’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–64) received on

July 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3286 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Compensation Deferred Under Eligible Deferred Compensation

Plans’’ (RIN1545–AX52) received on July 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3285 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Statute of Limitations on Assessment as Affected by Bankruptcy’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–80) received on July 11, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3284 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Guidance on the Application of Section 911 to U.S. Individuals

Working in Iraq’’ (Notice 2003–52) received on July 11, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–3283 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Disclosure of Return Information by Certain Officers and Employees for Investigative Purposes’’ (RIN1545–BB17) received on

July 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3282 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Automatic Approval Procedures for Changes in Annual Accounting Periods by Individuals’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–62) received on July

11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

183

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EC–3281 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘TD: Definition of Guaranteed Annuity and Unitrust Interests’’

(RIN1545–AO31) received on July 11, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3280 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Section 1.856–4: Rents from Real Property’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–86)

received on July 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3279 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Application of User Fees to EGTRRA Amendments’’ (Notice

2003–49) received on July 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3278 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Fees for Copies of Exempt Organization Returns’’ (RIN1545–

BB22) received on July 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3277 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Announcement Explaining Changes to Automatic Approval Procedures for Changes in Annual Accounting Periods by Individuals’’

(Ann. no. 2003–49) received on July 11, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–3276 July 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Section 4971 and Running of Statute of Limitations and Form

5500 and Form 5330’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–88) received on July 11,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3215 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Secretary, Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Child Welfare Outcomes 1999: Annual Report’’; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3214 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division,

Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Seneca Lake Viticultural Area (99R-260P)’’

(RIN1512–AC70) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3213 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations and Procedures Division,

Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amelioration of Fruit and Agricultural

Wines; Technical Amendments’’ (RIN1512–AC63) received on

July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3212 July 11, 2003

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Changes to Existing Law Required to Bring the United States into Compliance with Obligations

Under the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement’’; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3211 July 11, 2003

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Changes to Existing Law Required to Bring the United States into Compliance with Obligations

Under the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement’’; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–3210 July 11, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and

designation of acting officer for the position of Assistant Secretary

for Economic Policy, Department of the Treasury, received on July

7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3209 July 11, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination

confirmed for the position of Commissioner of Internal Service, Internal Revenue Service, received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–3208 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice’’ (Notice 2003–

48) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

184

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–3207 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Coordinated Issue: Legally Mandated R&E Expenses’’ (list no.

861.08–17) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3206 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Depreciation of Vans and Light Trucks’’ (RIN1545–BB06) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3205 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘BLS-LIFO Department Store Price Indexs for May 2003’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2003–87) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3204 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Transfers of Compensatory Options’’ (TD9067) received on July

7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3203 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Reverse Morris Trust’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–79) received on July 7,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3202 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Section 42(d)(4(C) Community Service Facility’’ (Rev. Rul.

2003–77) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3201 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Business Purpose Under Section 355—Fit and Focus—Management Purpose’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–74) received on July 7, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–3200 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Extension of Time to Elect Mid-quarter Convention Relief’’ received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3199 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Bonus Depreciation, Relief for Late Elections’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–

50) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3198 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Extraordinary Transaction Notice’’ (Notice 2003–46) received on

July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3197 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revenue Ruling: Section 277–Membership Organizations’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2003–73) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3196 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Deadline for Issuing Authority to Assign Private Activity Bond

Volume Cap to Another Issuing Authority Under Section 146’’

(Notice 2003–42) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3195 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revenue Procedure: Relief for Misfiled Carryforward Elections of

Unused Private Activity Bond Volume Cap Under 146(f) of the Internal Revenue Code’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–46) received on July 7,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3194 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Distributions of Interests in a Los Corporation From Qualified

Trusts’’ (RIN1545–BB99; RIN1545–BC00) received on July 7,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3193 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Safe Harbor Methods for Valuation of Inventory Items’’ (Rev.

Proc. 2003–51) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–3192 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Depreciation of General Assets Owned by a Utility’’ (Rev. rul.

2003–81) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3191 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Entry Age Normal Method’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–83) received on

July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3190 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Substantiation of Incidental Expenses’’ (RIN1545–BB20) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3189 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Section 6038—Returns With Respect to Controlled Foreign Partnerships’’ (RIN1545–BA77) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3188 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Reporting by Federal Agencies of Payments for Services’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2003–66) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3187 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Notice: Deadline for Allocating Private Activity Bond State Ceiling Among Issuing Authorities Under 146(e)’’ (Notice 2003–41)

received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3186 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Outbound Liquidations Into Foreign Corporations’’ (RIN1545–

BA79) received on July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3185 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Accounting Method Changes Relating to the Inventory Price

Index Computation Method’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–45) received on

July 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3184 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s June

2003 report entitled ‘‘Variation and Innovation in Medicare’’; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–3183 July 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief Counsel, Bureau of Public Debt, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Call for Large Position Reports’’ received on

July 8, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3027 July 8, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Department of

Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule entitled

‘‘Confidentiality of Commercial Information’’ (RIN1515–AD29)

received on June 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3026 July 8, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Child Support Enforcement Program Federal Tax Offset’’ (45

CFR Part 303) received June 25, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3025 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Correction to Rev. Rul. 2003–50—BLS

Department Store Indexes for March 2003’’ (Ann. 2003–44) received on June 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3024 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual Report Concerning the Pre-Filing

Agreement of the Large and Mid-Size Business Division for the

Calendar Year 2002’’ (Ann. 2003–43, 2003–26) received on June

24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–3023 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling: Mass Obsolete Ruling’’

(Rev. Rul. 2003–67) received on June 24, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–3022 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Compliance Initiative for Nonresident

Aliens and Foreign Corporations’’ (Notice 2003–38) received on

June 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3021 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘CRP Cost-Share Payments’’ (Rev. Rul.

2003–59) received on June 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3020 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Regarding Election Under Section 953(d)’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–47) received on June 24, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–3019 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—July 2003’’

(Rev. Rul. 2003–71) received on June 24, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–3018 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘2003 Marginal Production Rates’’ (Notice

2003–44) received on June 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3017 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘2003 Section 43 Inflation Adjustment’’

(Notice 2003–43) received on June 24, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3016 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Assumption of Partner Liabilities’’

(RIN1545–BB83) received on June 24, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–3015 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Business Purpose Under Section 355—

Fit & Focus—Capital Allocation Purpose’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–75) received on June 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–3014 July 8, 2003

Communication from Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Update of Rev. Proc. 96–30’’ (Rev. Proc.

2003–48) received on June 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2820 June 23, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics April

2003 Department Store Price Indexes’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–68) received on June 9, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2817 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Update of Rev. Proc. 2002–47—

Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System’’ (Rev. Proc.

2003–44) received on June 5, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2816 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordination of Sections 755 and

1060; Allocation of Basis Adjustments Among Partnership Assets

and Application of the Residual Method to Certain Partnership

Transactions’’ (RIN1545–AX18: TD9059) received on June 5,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2815 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Frozen Plan Vesting’’ (Rev. Rul.

2003–65) received on June 5, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

187

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EC–2814 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Automatic Extension of Time to

File Certain Information Returns and Exempt Organization Returns’’ (RIN1545–BB55: TD9061) received on June 5, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2813 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Determination of Interest Rate’’

(Rev. Rul. 2003–63) received on June 5, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–2812 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Salary Reduction of Retirement

Benefits’’ (Rev. Rul. 2003–62) received on June 5, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2811 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘SBSE Fast Track Mediation Procedure’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–41) received on June 5, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2810 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘LMSB Fast Track Settlement

Procedure’’ (Rev. Proc. 2003–40) received on June 5, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2809 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘IRC 512(a)(3 and 45B—Unrelated Business Taxable Income and the IRC 45B Credit’’ (Rev.

Rul. 2003–64) received on June 5, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2808 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bond Mediation Pilot Program’’

(Ann. 2003–36) received on June 5, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2807 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate

Update Notice’’ (Notice 2003–30) received on June 5, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2806 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Temporary Regulation Regarding

Disclosures of Tax Information to Agriculture’’ (TD 9060) received on June 5, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2805 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare Program: Change in the Methodology for Determining

Payment for Extraordinarily High-Cost Cases (Cost Outliers) under

the Acute Care Hospital Inpatient and Long-Term Care Hospital

Prospective Payment Systems’’ (RIN0938–AM41) received on June

9, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2804 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chairman of the United States International

Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement—Potential Economywide and

Selected Sectoral Effects; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2803 June 18, 2003

Communication from the Chairman of the United States International

Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement—Potential Economywide

and Selected Sectoral Effects; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2637 June 9, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled ‘‘Determinations

of Increases in Medicare Expenditure for Physicians Services’’; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–2636 June 9, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to the evaluation

of the Community Nursing Organization (CNO) demonstration; to

the Committee on Finance.

188

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EC–2635 June 9, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled ‘‘Determinants of

Increases in Medicare Expenditure for Physicians’ Services’’; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–2634 June 9, 2003

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a document relative to the continuation of a waiver of application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the

Trade Act of 1974 to Belarus, received on June 1, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2633 June 9, 2003

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a document relative to the continuation of a waiver of application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the

Trade Act of 1974 to Vietnam, received on June 1, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2562 June 5, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination

for the position of Assistant Secretary of Management for the Department of the Treasury, received on June 1, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2561 June 5, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination

for the position of Assistant Secretary, Public Affairs for the Department of the Treasury, received on June 1, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2560 June 5, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a confirmation

for the position of Member, IRS Oversight Board, Department of

the Treasury, received on June 1, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2559 June 5, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Designation of an acting officer for the position of Chief Financial Officer

for the Department of the Treasury, received on June 1, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–2558 June 5, 2003

Communication from the General Counsel, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report entitled ‘‘Collateral

Valuation Improvement Act of 2003’’ received on May, 27, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2557 June 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guideline: Leasing Promotions—Lease Stripping Transactions (UIL 9300.03–00)’’

received on May 27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2556 June 5, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Office of Regulations,

Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Claimant Identification Pilot Projects

(0960–AF79)’’ received on May 27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2544 June 4, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Commercial Revitalization Deduction

(Rev. Proc. 2003–38)’’ received on May 21, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2543 June 4, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—June 2003

(Rev. Rul 2003–60)’’ received on May 21, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–2542 June 4, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Earned Income Credit and Tribal

Child Placements (Notice 2003–28)’’ received on May 21, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2541 June 4, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Cosmetic Procedures and Medical

Care under 213 (Revenue Ruling 2003–57)’’ received on May 21,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

189

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EC–2540 June 4, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice (Notice 2003–14)’’ received on May 21, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2539 June 4, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Time for Making certain

plan amendments (Rev. Proc. 2002–73)’’ received on May 21,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2538 June 4, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 355 Requirement—Going

own way (Rev. Rul. 2003–52)’’ received on May 21, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2537 June 4, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 355—Change Circumstances

(Rev. Rul. 2003–55)’’ received on May 21, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–2536 June 4, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Prospective Payment

System for Long-Term Care Hospitable: Annual Payment Rate Updates and Policy Changes (RIN 0938–AL92)’’ received on June 1,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2535 June 4, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of the Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Report to Congress on state

payment limitations for Medicare cost for Medicare cost sharing,

received on June 1, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2534 June 4, 2003

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2003 Annual Report of the

Supplemental Security Income Program, received on June 1, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2370 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Organization exempt under 510(c)(15)

(Notice 2003–35)’’ received on May 9, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–2369 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Offshore entities investing in hedge

funds (Notice 2003–34)’’ received on May 9, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2368 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Savings & Loans—Supervisory Goodwill (UIL 597.01–00)’’ received

on May 9, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2367 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Construction/Real Estate—Percentage of Completion Timing of Cost

Recognition (UIL: 460.03–09)’’ received on May 9, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2366 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Gasoline Station Gas Pump Canopies

(Rev. Rul. 2003–54)’’ received on May 9, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–2365 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Simplified Service Cost and Simplified Production Methods (Notice 2003–6)’’ received on May 9,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2364 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transfer to Corporation Controlled by

Transferor (Successive 351) (Rev. Rul. 2003–51)’’ received on

May 9, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

190

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–2363 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure 2003–39—Multiple Exchanges of Property under LKE Programs (Rev. Proc.

2003–39)’’ received on May 9, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2362 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Action on Decision: Internet Corporation & Subs v. Commissioner (AOD)’’ received on May 9, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2361 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—March 2003 (Rev. Rul 2003–50)’’

received on May 9, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2360 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Documentation and Information for

Taxpayers Using the Fair Market Value Method of Interest Expense Apportionment (Rev. Proc. 2003–37)’’ received on May 9,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2359 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Renewable Electricity Production

Credit, 2003 Section 45 Figures (Notice 2003–29)’’ received on

May 9, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2358 May 15, 2003

Communication from the Fiscal Assistant Secretary, Department of

the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the annual reports of

the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, Aquatic Resources Trust Fund,

Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund,

Hazardous Substance Superfund, Highway Trust Fund, Inland Waterways Trust Fund, Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust, Nuclear Waste Fund, Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, Reforestation

Trust Fund, Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund, Vaccine Injury Compensation Fund, Wool Research,

Development, and Promotion Trust Fund located in the March

2003 Treasury Bulletin, received on May 9, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2284 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘National Median Gross Income for

2003 Revenue Procedure (Rev. Proc. 2003–29)’’ received on May

7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2283 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Under Section 817A Regarding Modified Guaranteed Contracts (1545–AY48)’’ received on

May 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2282 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Waiver of Loss

Carryovers from Separate Return Limitation Years (1545–BB39)’’

received on May 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2281 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Constructive Transfers and Transfers

of Property to a Third Party on Behalf of a Spouse (1545–AX99)’’

received on May 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2280 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure 2003–35 Gaming

Industry Tip Compliance Agreement’’ received on May 7, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–2279 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 403(b) distribution reporting

and withholding (Notice 2003–20)’’ received on May 7, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–2278 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Length of Service Award Program

(Rev. Rul. 2003–47)’’ received on May 7, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

191

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–2277 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Earnings Calculation for Returned or

Recharacterized IRA Contribution (RIN 1545–BA82)’’ received on

May 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2276 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bank Demutualization (Rev. Rul.

2003–48)’’ received on May 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2275 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘April—June 2003 Bond Factor

Amounts (Rev. Rul. 2003–44)’’ received on May 7, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2274 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Continuing Employment Exception to

Medicare Tax Not Available If State or Local Government Employee Not a Member of a State Retirement System (Rev. Rule

2003–46)’’ received on May 7, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2273 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice (Notice 2003–32)’’ received on May 7, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2272 May 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Use of Debit cards for Flexible

Spending Arrangements (Rev. Rul. 2003–43)’’ received on May 7,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2200 May 7, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy for

the position of Member, IRS oversight board, Department of the

Treasury, received on April 30, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2199 May 7, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a discontinuation of service in an acting role for the position of Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Department of the Treasury, received on April 30, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2198 May 7, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy for

the position of Assistant Secretary (Treasury) of the Treasury, received on April 30, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2197 May 7, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy for

the position of Under Secretary (Enforcement) of the Treasury, received on April 30, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2196 May 7, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy for

the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, received on April

30, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2195 May 7, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination

confirmed for the position of Secretary of the Treasury, received

on April 30, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2194 May 7, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Grants to States for Operation of Qualified

High Risk Pools (0938–AM42)’’ received on April 30, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2193 May 7, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ‘‘Special

Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans (RIN 0960–AF61)’’ received on April 30, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2192 May 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, pursuant to law, the report of

a rule entitled ‘‘TD: Disclosure of Returns and Return Information

to Designee of Taxpayer (1545–AX85)’’ received on April 30,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

192

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–2191 May 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, pursuant to law, the report of

a rule entitled ‘‘Receipt of Multiple Notices With Respect to Incorrect Taxpayer Identification Numbers (RIN1545–BA18)’’ received

on May 1, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2190 May 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, pursuant to law, the report of

a rule entitled ‘‘Receipt of Multiple Notices With Respect to Incorrect Taxpayer Identification Numbers (RIN 1545–BA18)’’; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–2126 May 6, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Federal Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance; Repeal of

Facility-of-Payment Provision (RIN 0960–AE02)’’ received on

April 16, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–2101 May 5, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report of Child Welfare

Outcomes 2000, received on April 2, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–2100 May 5, 2003

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report concerning Cuban emigration policies, received on April 28, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–1994 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Depreciation of Tires (Rev. Proc.

2002–27)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1993 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tax Return Preparers—Elctronic Filing (1545–BC12)’’ received on April 28, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1992 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 9100 relief for 338 elections

(Rev. Proc. 2003–33’’) received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1991 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of Accounting Period

Change Term and Condition (Rev. Proc. 2003–34)’’ received on

April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1990 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Regarding the Active Trade

or Business Requirement under Section 355(b) (Rev. Rul 2003–

38)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1989 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Overrecovered Fuel Costs (Rev. Rul

2003–39)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1988 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice of Significant Reduction in the

Rate of Future Benefit Accrual (1545–BA08)’’ received on April

22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1987 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Action on Decision: Coordinated

Issue: Contingent Liabilities (AOD 2003–17)’’ received on April

22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1986 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—May 2003

(Rev. Rul 2003–45)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

193

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–1985 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores-February 2003 (Rev. Rul. 2003–42)’’

received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1984 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Abusive Offshore Deferred Compensation Arrangements (Notice 2003–22)’’ received on April 22,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1983 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Estimated Tax Payments

(Rev. Rul. 2003–34)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1982 Apr. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice (Notice 2003–23)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1936 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare Management, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Notice of Ambulance Fee Schedule in Accordance

with Federal District Court Order (0938–AM60)’’ received on

April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1935 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted average interest rate update

notice (notice 2002–28)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1934 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Application of Partial Payments to

Assessed Tax, Penalty, and Interest (Rev. Proc. 2002–26)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1933 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualified 501(c)(3 Bonds (Notice

2002–10)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1932 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Automatic Consent to Change a

Method of Accounting (Rev. Proc. 2002–9)’’ received on April 22,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1931 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Restaurant Smallwares (Rev. Proc.

2002–12)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1930 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Examination of returns and claims for

refund, credit, or abatement; determination of correct tax liability

(Rev. Proc. 2002–2)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1929 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Clarification of the Conformity Election (2001–59)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–1928 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exclusion of qualified automated

demonstration use Taxation of non-qualified demonstration use

(Rev. Proc. 2001–56)’’ received on April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1927 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final TEFRA Regs—Unified Partnership Audit Procedures (1545–AW86)’’ received on April 22, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

194

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EC–1926 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2002 Nonconventional Source Fuel

Credit (Notice 2003–27)’’ received on April 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1925 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure for Industry Resolution Program (Rev. Proc. 2003–36)’’ received on April 22, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1924 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Debit Instruments with Original Issue

Discount; Annuity Contracts (1545–AT60) (TD 8993)’’ received on

April 22, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1923 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Collectively-bargained welfare benefit

funds and section 419A(f)(5) (2003–24)’’ received on April 16,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1922 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Estimated Tax Payments

(2003–34)’’ received on April 16, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1921 Apr. 28, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Canadian Retirement Plan Trust Reporting (2003–25)’’ received on April 16, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1863 Apr. 9, 2003

Communication from the Commissioner, Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Strategic Plan

of the Social Security Administration (SSA) for Fiscal Years 2003–

2008; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1858 Apr. 9, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Center for Medicare

and Management, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of rule entitled ‘‘Update

of Ambulatory Surgical Center List of Council Procedures Effective July 1, 2003 (0938–AM02)’’ received on March 28, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–1857 Apr. 9, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Centers for Medicare

and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of rule entitled ‘‘Medicare

Program; Improvements to the Medicare and Choice Appeal and

Grievance Procedures (0938–AK48)’’ received on April 4, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–1856 Apr. 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of rule entitled ‘‘Announcement and Report Concerning

Advance Pricing Agreements (2003–19)’’ received on April 2,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1855 Apr. 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of rule entitled ‘‘Tax-Exempt Bond Look Through (Rev.

Proc. 2003–32)’’ received on April 2, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–1854 Apr. 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of rule entitled ‘‘Section 4945 Scholarship Grants by

Employer-Related Private Foundation in Qualified Disaster Context

(Rev. Rul. 2003–32)’’ received on April 2, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1853 Apr. 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting Requirements

Under Section 60501 For Cash Transactions That Involve The

Rental Of Taxicabs For A Daily Shift (Rev. Proc. 2003–27)’’ received on April 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1852 Apr. 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of rule entitled ‘‘Diesel Fuel; Blended Taxable Fuel (TD

9051)’’ received on April 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

195

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EC–1851 Apr. 9, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of rule entitled ‘‘Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation Formula (Rev. Rul. 2003–25)’’ received on April 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1850 Apr. 9, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the March 2003 Report

to the Congress: Medicare Payment Policy, received on April 3,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1748 Apr. 1, 2003

Communication from the Board Members, Railroad Retirement Board,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a Bill to amend the

Railroad Retirement Act to solve several technical problems that

have arisen in connection with the establishment of and actions by

the National Railroad Retirement Investment Trust, received on

March 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1747 Apr. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 911 Waiver Rev. Proc. 2002

update (Rev. Proc. 2003–26)’’ received on March 24, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1746 Apr. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—April 2003

(Rev. Rul. 2003–35)’’ received on March 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1745 Apr. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—April 2003

(Rev. Rul. 2003–35)’’ received on March 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1744 Apr. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Business Disaster Grant Payments

(Notice 2003–18)’’ received on March 18, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1743 Apr. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendments to Rules for Determination of Basis of Partners’s Interest; Special Rules (RIN1545–

BA50)(TD9049)’’ received on March 24, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1742 Apr. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Bureau of Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—January 2003 (Rev. Rul. 2003–33)’’

received on March 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1741 Apr. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Certain Transfers of Property to Regulated Investment Companies [RICs] and Real Estate Investment

Trusts [REITs] (RIN1545–BA36)(1545–AW92)’’ received on

March 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1740 Apr. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Civil Cause of Action for Violation

of Section 362 or Section 524 of the Bankruptcy Code (RIN1545–

AY08)(TD 9050)’’ received on March 26, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1739 Apr. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: All

Industries—Section 302/318 Basis Shifting Transactions’’ received

on March 26, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1738 Apr. 1, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rotable Spare Parts; Capitol Expenditures (Rev. Rul. 2003–37)’’ received on March 26, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1712 Mar. 21, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘January-March 2003 Bond Factor

Amounts; Correction (Rev. Rul. 2003–22)’’ received on February

28, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

196

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–1711 Mar. 21, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual Compilation of Federal Disaster Areas (Rev. Rul. 2003–29)’’ received on February 28, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1710 Mar. 21, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Donation of Patents (Rev. Rul. 2003–

28)’’ received on February 10, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1692 Mar. 20, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Deferral of Duty on Large Yachts Imported For Sale (RIN 1515–AC58)’’ received on March 17, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1691 Mar. 20, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Entry of Certain Steel Products (RIN

1515–AD15)’’ received on March 17, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–1690 Mar. 20, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Trade Benefits Under Caribbean Basin

Economic Recovery Act (1515–AD22)’’ received on March 17,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1689 Mar. 20, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Compliance with Inflation Adjustment

Act (RIN 1515–AD25)’’ received on March 17, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1688 Mar. 20, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Trade Benefits Under the African Growth

and Opportunity Act (RIN 1515–AD20)’’ received on March 17,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1687 Mar. 20, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, Customs Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (1515–AD19)’’ received on

March 18, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1626 Mar. 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of 26 CFR 301.6103(n)-

1 to Incorporate Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act (1545–BB13’’)

received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1625 Mar. 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Under Section 1502; Suspension of Losses on Certain Stock Disposition (RIN 1545–

BB95)’’ received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1624 Mar. 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Interest Rates; underpayments and

overpayments’’) received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–1623 Mar. 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disallowance of Deductions and

Credits for Failure to File Timely Return (1545–AY26)’’ received

on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1622 Mar. 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘1259 Transition Rule (Rev. Rule

2003–31, 2003–13, I.R.B.)’’ received on March 12, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1621 Mar. 18, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Earned Income Credit (RIN 1545–

BA34)’’ received on March 12, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

197

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EC–1556 Mar. 12, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to the

Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999 and the implementation

of the prospective payment system, received on March 7, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–1457 Mar. 10, 2003

Communication from the Acting Deputy Chief, Regulations & Procurement Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Health Claims and Other Health-Related Statements in the Labeling and Advertising of Alcohol Beverages

(RIN1512–AB97)’’ received on March 6, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1453 Mar. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Unit, Department for the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exceptions from Loss Transactions

(Rp-105737–03) (Rev. Proc. 2003–24)’’ received on March 3,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1452 Mar. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Unit, Department for the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transaction w/Significant Book-Tax

Difference, Exceptions (RP-105734–03)’’ received on March 5,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1451 Mar. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Unit, Department for the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tax Shelter Regulations (RIN 1545–

AX81, 1545–BB49, 1545–BB50, 1545–48, 1545–BB53, 1545–

BB51, 1545–BB52, 1545–AW26, 1545–AX79)’’ received on

March 3, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1405 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy,

designation of acting officer and nomination for the position of

Secretary of the Treasury, received on February 14, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1404 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy,

designation of acting officer and nomination for the position of

Commissioner of Internal Revenue, received on February 14, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1403 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and

designation of acting officer for the position of Assistant Secretary,

Management, received on February 14, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–1402 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in

the position of Chief Financial Officer, received on February 14,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1401 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and

designation of acting officer for the position Assistant Secretary,

Public Affairs, received on February 14, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–1400 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination

for the position of Member, IRS Oversight Board, received on February 14, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1399 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the United States Trade Representative, Executive Office of the President, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to the implementation of the United States-Israel Free

Trade Agreement; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1398 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Management, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘31 CFR

Part 50—Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (1505–AA96)’’ received on February 25, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1397 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Management, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Physician Fee Schedule Update for Calendar Year

2003 (0938–AL21)’’ received on February 27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

198

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–1396 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Petroleum Cost Depletion—Recoverable Reserves (UIL: 0611.05.01)’’

received on February 28, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1395 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Construction/Real Estate-Per Diem Allowances for Temporary Technical Services Employees (UIL: 62.02–06)’’ received on February

27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1394 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard Meal and Snack Rates for

Family Day Care Providers (Revenue Procedure 2003–22)’’ received on February 27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1393 Mar. 5, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rule Title Rev. Rule 2003–23’’ received on February 27, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1250 Feb. 26, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Office of Regulations,

Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Old-Age Survivors and Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind and

Disabled; Administrative Review Process; Video Teleconferencing

Appearances Before Administrative Law Judges of the Social Security Administration (0960–AE97)’’ received on February 20, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1249 Feb. 26, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Officer, Office of Regulations,

Social Security Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in the Retirement Age (AE-03)’’

received on February 14, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1248 Feb. 26, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rules of Origin for Textile and Apparel Products (RIN1515–AC80)’’ received on February 20, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1247 Feb. 26, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Single Entry for Split Shipments

(RIN1515–AC91)’’ received on February 20, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1246 Feb. 26, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2003 Prevailing State Assumed Interest Rates (Rev. Ruling 2003–24’’ received on February 20, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1245 Feb. 26, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Excise Tax Relating to Structure Settlement Factoring Transactions (RIN1545–BB24’’ received on February 24, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1244 Feb. 26, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—March

2003 (Rev. Rul. 2003–26)’’ received on February 24, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1243 Feb. 26, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Equity Investment Prior

to Allocation Deadline (Notice 2003–9)’’ received on January 28,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1242 Feb. 26, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling 2003–21—Bureau of

Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—December

2002 (Rev. Rul. 2003–21)’’ received on February 12, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1238 Feb. 25, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Health Insurance Reform; Security Standards (CMS-0049–F) (0938–AI57)’’ received on February 14, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

199

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EC–1146 Feb. 12, 2003

Communication from the Chief Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)

Matching Program (Rev. Proc. 2003–9)’’ receive on February 10,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1113 Feb. 11, 2003

Communication from the Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, Alternate Chairman, Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Department

of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annual Report of

the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for Fiscal Year 201, received on

January 28, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1112 Feb. 11, 2003

Communication from the Deputy Chief, Regulations Division, Bureau

of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reorganization of Title 27 Code of Federal Regulations (1512–AD06)’’

received on January 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1111 Feb. 11, 2003

Communication from the Acting Director, Statutory Import Programs

Staff, Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in Insular Possessions Watch,

Watch Movement and Jewelry Program (0625–AA57)’’ received

on February 1, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1110 Feb. 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Leveraged Partnerships Under Section

45D (Rev. Rul. 2003–20)’’ received on January 29, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–1109 Feb. 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rev. Proc. 2003–19 (RP-137446–02)’’

received on January 31, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1108 Feb. 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Dissolution Clause Requirements for

501(c)(3 Entities Seeking a 115(1) Private Letter Ruling (Rev. Rul.

2003–12)’’ received on January 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1107 Feb. 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘355 active conduct of a trade of business—auto dealer expansion ((Rev. Rul. 2003–16)(2003–7)’’ received on January 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1106 Feb. 11, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Insurance Demutualization ((Rev. Rul.

2003–19)(2003–7)’’ received on January 29, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1055 Feb. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Necessary to Facilitate

Electronics Tax Administration (1545–AY56)’’ received on January

31, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1054 Feb. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting and Backup

Withholding for Payment Card Transactions (1545–BA17)’’ received on January 31, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1053 Feb. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Guidance Regarding the Definition of

Foreign Personal Holding Company Income (RIN1545–BA33)’’ received on January 31, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1052 Feb. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Taxpayer Identification Number

(RIN1545–BB88)’’ received on January 31, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–1051 Feb. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual update of list of areas in

which the IRS will not issue ruling (Rev. Proc. 2003–3)’’ received

on January 28, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–871 Jan. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Consolidation of Drawbridge Centers

(T.D. 03–05)’’ received on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–870 Jan. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rev. Proc. 2003–01 (RP-134000–02)’’

received on January 14, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–869 Jan. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice of intent to publish regulations

regarding definitions of early retirement benefit and retirement-type

subsidy (Notice 2003–10)’’ received on January 14, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–868 Jan. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Offshore Voluntary Compliance Initiative (Rev. Proc. 2003–11)’’ received on January 14, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–867 Jan. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘January—March 2003 Bond Factor

Amounts (Rev. Rul. 2003–2)’’ received on January 14, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–866 Jan. 30, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disclosure of Returns and Return Information by Other Agencies’’ received on January 27 ,2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–837 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Hospital Conditions of Participation: Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (HCFA3050–F)(0938–AK40)’’ received on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–836 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicare, Medicaid, and CLIA programs; Laboratory Requirements Relating to Quality Systems and Certain Personnel Qualifications (CMS-2226–F)’’ received on January 23, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–835 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human

Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Medicaid Program; External Quality Review of Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (0938–AJ06)’’ received on January 23,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–834 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Statutory Mergers and Consolidations

(1545–BA06 Temporary/NPRM) (1545–BB46 FINAL)’’ received

on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–833 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Determination of the Effectively Connected Income of Foreign Life Insurance Companies (Rev. Rul.

2003–17)’’ received on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–832 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Relief from Filing form 990 by Certain U.S. Possession Exempt Organizations (Rev. Proc. 2003–21)’’

received on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–831 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 832 discount factors for 2002

(Rev. Proc. 2003–18)’’ received on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–830 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 846 discount factors for 2002

(Revenue Procedure 2003–17)’’ received on January 23, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

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EC–829 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Certain Financial Transactions Involving Future Delivery of Stock (Rev. Rul. 2003–7, 2003–5)’’ received on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–828 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rev. Rul. 2003–15, AMA’’ received

on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–827 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rev. Rul. 2003–14, SWCA’’ received

on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–826 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice 2003–12—Nonaccrual Experience Method of Accounting (Notice 2002–12)’’ received on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–825 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disclosures of return information reflected on returns to officers and employees of the Department of

Commerce for certain statistical purposes and related activities

(RIN1545–AY52)’’ received on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–824 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure 2003–20—Valuation of Remanufactured Motor Vehicle Parts ‘Cores’ (Rev. Proc.

2003–20)’’ received on January 23, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–823 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates-February

2003 (Rev. Rul. 2003–16)’’ received on January 23, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–822 Jan. 29, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting for Securities

Futures Contracts (Notice 2003–8)’’ received on January 10, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–691 Jan. 22, 2003

Communication from the Senior Attorney, Financial Management

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Centralized Offset of Federal Payments to Collect Nontax Debts Owed to the United States (1510–

AA65)’’ received on January 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–690 Jan. 22, 2003

Communication from the Chief Counsel, Bureau of the Public Debt,

Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant

to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘32 CFR part 352, Offering

of United States Savings Bonds, Series HH’’ received on December 20, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–689 Jan. 22, 2003

Communication from the Chief Regulation Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Accrual of Income by Vendors in

Cases of Disputed Liability (Rev. Rul. 2003–10)’’ received on January 8, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–603 Jan. 21, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, Medicare Payment Advisory

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to

Medicare+Choice organizations; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–602 Jan. 21, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Fire and

Safety Requirements for Certain Health Care Facilities (RIN0938–

AK35)’’ received on January 11, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–601 Jan. 21, 2003

Communication from the Chief Counsel, Bureau of the Public Debt,

Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant

to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘31 CFR parts 321, 351,

352,353,359,360, Offerings of United States Savings Bonds, Series

EE, HH and I; Regulations Governing United States Savings

Bonds, Series EE, HH, and I; Payments by Banks and Other Financial Institutions of the United States Savings Bonds and United

States Savings Notes (Freedom Shares)’’ received on January 14,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–600 Jan. 21, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘1259 Reestablished Positions (Rev.

Rul 2003–1, 2003–3 I.R.B.—,(01–21–2003)[RR-144425–02]’’ received on January 10, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–599 Jan. 21, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Indian Tribal Government Trusts for

Minors (Rev. Proc. 2003–140)’’ received on January 10, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–598 Jan. 21, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Qualified Census Tracts—2003 (Rev.

Proc. 2003–15)’’ received on January 10, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–597 Jan. 21, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Private Foundation Transfer of Assets

(Rev. Rul.2003–13)’’ received on January 10, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–596 Jan. 21, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Implementation of section 644 of

EGTRRA—procedure for waiver of 60 day rollover requirement

(Rev. Proc. 2003–7)’’ received on January 10, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–595 Jan. 21, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling 2003–9—Bureau of

Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—November

2002’’ received on January 10, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–594 Jan. 21, 2003

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report relative to the intent of the President

to add Afghanistan to the list of least-developed beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences

(GSP); to the Committee on Finance.

EC–491 Jan. 17, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Republican of Rev. Proc. 2002–6

(Rev. Proc. 2003–6)’’ received on January 6, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–490 Jan. 17, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursuant to

law, the report entitled ‘‘Trade and Employment of the Andean

Trade Preference Act’’ received on January 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–474 Jan. 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Costa Rican Soak-Up Tax Revenue

Ruling (Rev. Rul. 2003–8)’’ received on January 6, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–473 Jan. 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice 2003–4–-LIFO Recapture Installment Payments under 1363 (NOT-159961–02)’’ received on

January 6, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–472 Jan. 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Deemed IRAs as added to the Code

by Section 602 of EGTRRA (Rev. Proc. 2003–13)’’ received on

January 6, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–471 Jan. 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Doyle, Dane, Bernbach, Inc. v. Commissioner’’ received on January 6, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–470 Jan. 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual EP/EO technical advice revenue procedure (Rev. Proc. 2003–5)’’ received on January 6, 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–469 Jan. 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice (Notice 2003–7)’’ received on January 6, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–468 Jan. 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual EP/EO user fee revenue procedure (Rev. Proc. 2003–8)’’ received on January 6, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–467 Jan. 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual EP/EO letter ruling revenue

procedure (Rev. Proc. 2003–4)’’ received on January 6, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–466 Jan. 16, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Procedure 2003–7 (RP153821–02)’’ received on January 6, 2003; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–391 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on the strategy of the executive branch to

address the concerns of Congress in Section 2103(b)(3) of the Act

reguarding recent decisions of dispute settlement panels and the

Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the

areas of trade remedies and safeguards; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–390 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Acting White House Liaison, Department of

the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the designation of an acting officer for the position of Treasury Inspector

General for Tax Administration, received on October 9, 2002; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–389 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Capay Valley Viticultural Area ((99R-449P)(RIN1512–AC71)’’ received on

January 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–388 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Duration of COBRA Coverage and

Divorce (Rev. Rul. 2002–88)’’ received on January 2, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–387 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Application of separate limitations to

dividends from noncontrolled section 902 corporations (Notice

2003–5)’’ received on January 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–386 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Election to treat trust as part of an

estate (RIN1545–AW24)’’ received on January 2, 2003; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–385 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Limitation on compensation and section 611(c) of ECTRRA (Rev. Ruling 2003–11)’’ received on January 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–384 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling 2003–12—Disaster

Relief Assistance to Individuals’’ received on January 2, 2003; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–383 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Clarification of Form 1099–R reporting (Notice 2003–3)’’ received on January 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–382 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Required minimum distributions and

section 1.401(a)(9)-6T (Notice 2003–2)’’ received on January 2,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–381 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Relief from nondiscrimination rules

for certain church plans and federal/international plans (Notice

2003–6)’’ received on January 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–380 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Delayed amendment date for defined

benefit plans for certain minimum distribution regulations (Rev.

Proc. 2003–10)’’ received on January 2, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–379 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 6038—Returns with respect

to controlled foreign partnerships (RIN1545–BB36)’’ received on

January 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–378 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Education Tax Credit (RIN1545–

AW65)’’ received on January 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–377 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reduced Exclusion of Gain from Sale

of Principle Residence (RIN1545–BB02)’’ received on January 2,

2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–376 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Exclusion of Gain on the Sale or Exchange of a Principle Residence (RIN1545–AX28)’’ received on

January 2, 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–375 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Subchapter S corporations and ESOP

abuse (Rev. Rul. 2003–6)’’ received on December 17, 2002; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–374 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 809 recomputed differential

earning rate (Rev. Rul. 2003–4)’’ received on December 17, 2002;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–373 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—January

2003 (Rev. Rul. 2003–5)’’ received on December 17, 2002; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–372 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Low-income Taxpayer Clinics—Definitions of Income Tax Return Preparer (RIN1545–BA95)’’ received

on December 17, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–371 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Levy Restrictions During Installment

Agreements (RIN1545–AX89)’’ received on December 20, 2002;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–370 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Third Party Contacts (RIN1545–

AX04)’’ received on December 20, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–369 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting for Qualified

Tuition and Related Expenses; Magnetic Media Filing Requirements for Information Returns’’ received on December 20, 2002;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–368 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Robert L. Beck v. Commissioner’’

received on December 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

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EC–367 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling 2002–87—Bureau of

Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—October

2002’’ received on December 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–366 Jan. 15, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Currell v. United States’’ received on

December 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–306 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Social Security Administration, transmitting,

pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Expiration Date for the Respiratory System Listings (RIN0960–AF76)’’

received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.1

EC–305 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Management, Department of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Fee Schedule for Payment of Ambulance Services—

Update for C42003 (CMS-1220–N) (RIN0938–AL97)’’ received on

December 2, 2002—; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–304 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Annual pension plan, ect., cost-of-living adjustments for 2003 (Notice 2002–71)’’ received on November 14, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–303 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Aggregation of Annuity Contracts

(Rev. Rul. 2002–75)’’ received on November 14, 2002; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–302 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Substantiation of Incidental Expenses

(RIN1545–BB19)’’ received on November 14, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–301 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2002 Base Period T-Bill Rate (Rev.

Rul. 2002–68)’’ received on November 14, 2002; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–300 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2003 annual covered compensation

tables (Rev. Rul. 2002–63)’’ received on November 14, 2002; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–299 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘CPI Adjustment for Section 1274A

for 2003 (Rev Rul. 2002–79)’’ received on November 21, 2002; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–298 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘CPI Adjustment for Section 7872(g)

for 2003 (Rev. Rul, 2002–78)’’ received on November 21, 2002;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–297 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal Rates—December

2002 (Revenue Ruling 2002–81)’’ received on November 21, 2002;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–296 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Statement of Procedural Rules—Freedom of Information Act (RIN1545–AR99)’’ received on November

21, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–295 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice 2002–76—Disaster Relief Payments by lower Manhattan Development Corporation (Notice

2002–76)’’ received on November 18, 2002; to the Committee on

Finance.

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EC–294 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Information Reporting Relating to

Taxable Stock Transactions ((RIN1545–BB40)(TD 9022)’’ received

on November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–293 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Taxpayer Identification Number Rule

where Taxpayer Claims Treaty Rate and is Entitled to an Unexpected Payment’’ received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–292 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Biodiesel ((RR-136293–02)(Rev. Rul.

2002–76)’’ received on November 25, 2002; to the Committee on

Finance.

EC–291 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling 2002–77—Bureau of

Labor Statistics Price Indexes for Department Stores—September

2002’’) received on November 7, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–290 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘RAP & RENT/SUPP PAYMENTS

(Rev Ruling 2002–65)’’ received on November 7, 2002; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–289 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Overpayments from a qualified plan’’

received on December 2, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–288 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revenue Ruling 2002–83—Related

Party Like-Kind Exchanges’’ received on December 2, 2002; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–287 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law,

the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Advance Reimbursement of Medical

Expenses (Rev. Ruling 2002–80)’’ received on December 2, 2002;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–284 Jan. 10, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Center for Medicare Management, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,

Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant

to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Revisions

to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2003 and Inclusion of Registered Nurses in the Personnel Provisions of the Critical Access Hospital Emergency Services Requirement for Frontier Areas and Remote Locations

(RIN0938–AL21)’’ received on January 2, 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–230 Jan. 9, 2003

Communication from the Comptroller General, General Accounting

Office, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report relative to Reducing Redundant IT Infrastructure Related to Homeland Security; to

the Committees on Appropriations; the Budget; Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Armed Services; Commerce, Science, and

Transportation; Environment and Public Works; Finance; and the

Judiciary.

EC–181 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chairman, United States International Trade

Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-annual Report

of the Inspector General of the U.S. International Trade Commission for the period April 1, 2002 through September 30, 2002; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–180 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of Treasury, the report

of a rule entitled ‘‘Yadkin Valley Viticultural Area (2001R-88P)’’

received on December 12, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–179 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Assistant Secretary, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the second annual report of

the Task Force on the Prohibition of Importation of Products of

Forced or Prison Labor, received on December 12, 2002; to the

Committee on Finance.

207

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–178 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Liability for

Insurance Premium Excise Tax’’ received on December 2, 2002;

to the Committee on Finance.

EC–177 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Secretary of Health and Human Services,

transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘The

State Children’s Health Insurance Program: a Summary Evaluation

of States’ Early Experience with SCHIP’’ received on December

2, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–176 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Regulations Coordinator, Department of

Health and Human Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Application of Inherent

Reasonableness to all Medicare Part B Services (other than Physical Services)(CMS-1908–F)’’ received on December 12, 2002; to

the Committee on Finance.

EC–175 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Composite method for loss discounting—Rev. Procedure 2002–

74’’ received on December 4, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–174 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘T.D.

9021—Loans From a Qualified Plan to Plan Participants and Beneficiaries’’ received on December 4, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–173 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Notice’’ received on December 4, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–172 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revenue Ruling 2002–70’’ received on December 4, 2002; to the

Committee on Finance.

EC–171 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Licensing of Viatical Settlement Providers—Rev. Rul 2002–82’’ received on December 9, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–170 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice 2003–1—Treatment of Certain Amounts Paid to 170(c) Organizations Under Employer Leave-Based Donation Program’’ received on December 17, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–169 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Captive Insurance—Rev. Rul. 2002–89’’ received on December

17, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–168 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Modification of Revenue Procedure 2002–3—Rev. Rul. 2002–

75’’ received on December 17, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–167 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Indirect Stock Transfer Notice—Rev. Rul. 2002–77, 2002–52’’ received on December 17, 2002 ; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–166 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘D

plus A Drop—Rev. Rul. 2002–85, 2002–52’’ received on December 17, 2002 ; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–165 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation of National Limitation for Qualified Zone Academy Bonds

for Year 2003’’ received on December 12, 2002; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–164 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Appeals Settlement Guidelines: Mining—Receding Face Deduction’’

received on December 17, 2002 ; to the Committee on Finance.

208

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

EC–163 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Intercompany Transactions; Conforming Amendments to 446’’ received on December, 17, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–162 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Deductibility of Insurance Premiums Paid to Brother-Sister Captive

Insurance Company’’ received on December 17, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–161 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Captive Insurance—Group Captive’’ received on December 17,

2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–160 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled

‘‘Revenue Ruling 2003–3—Accrual of State Tax Refunds’’ received on December 17, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–159 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Rev.

Proc. 2003–2’’ received on December 17, 2002; to the Committee

on Finance.

EC–158 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the Chief, Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue

Service, Department of Treasury, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coordinated Issue ‘Basis Shifting’ Tax Shelter’’ received on December 4, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

EC–10 Jan. 7, 2003

Communication from the White House Liaison, Department of the

Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomination

confirmed for the position of Assistant Secretary, Tax Policy, received on November 18, 2002; to the Committee on Finance.

209

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

PM–96 Nov. 17, 2004

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Agreement between the United States of America

and Japan on Social Security; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–92 Sept. 7, 2004

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the notification of the President’s intention to designate

Iraq as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of the Generalized System of Preferences; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–91 July 15, 2004

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the legislation and supporting documents to implement

the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (FTA); to the

Committee on Finance.

PM–90 July 6, 2004

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the legislation and supporting documents to implement

the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA); to the

Committee on Finance.

PM–86 June 15, 2004

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a notification of the President’s intent to enter into

a free trade agreement with the Government of Bahrain; to the

Committee on Finance.

PM–83 June 3, 2004

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report to Congress concerning the extension of waiver

authority for Turkmenistan; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–82 June 3, 2004

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report to Congress concerning the extension of waiver

authority for Vietnam; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–81 June 3, 2004

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report to Congress concerning the extension of waiver

authority for the Republic of Belarus; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–80 May 20, 2004

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2004 Comprehensive Report on U.S. Trade and Investment Policy for Sub-Saharan Africa and Implementation of the

African Growth and Opportunity Act; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–74 Mar. 25, 2004

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a notification of the President’s intent to enter into

a free trade agreement with the Government of the Dominican Republic; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–71 Mar. 8, 2004

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the intent to enter into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Government of Morocco; to the Committee

on Finance.

PM–68 Mar. 2, 2004

Communication from the President of the United States, transmitting,

pursuant to law, a report relative to modifying duty-free treatment

under the Generalized System of Preferences; to the Committee on

Finance.

PM–45 July 15, 2003

Message from the President of the United States transmitting, pursuant to law, the legislation and supporting documents to implement

the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement; to the Committee

on Finance.

PM–44 July 15, 2003

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the legislation and supporting documents to implement

the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement; to the Committee on Finance.

210

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

PM–35 May 20, 2003

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2003 Comprehensive Report on U.S. Trade and Investment Policy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa and Implementation of

the African Growth and Opportunity Act; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–19 Mar. 3, 2003

Message from the President of the United States, received during adjournment, transmitting, pursuant to the Trade Act of 1974, the

2003 Trade Policy Agenda and the 2002 Annual Report on the

Trade Agreements Program; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–13 Feb. 5, 2003

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of an agreement between the United States

and the Kingdom of Norway on Social Security, with related administrative agreements, intended to modify certain provisions of

the agreement that was signed on January 13, 1983; to the Committee on Finance.

PM–6 Jan. 30, 2003

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the intent to enter into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Government of Chile; to the Committee on

Finance.

PM–5 Jan. 30, 2003

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the intent to enter into a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Government of Singapore; to the Committee

on Finance.

PM–3 Jan. 29, 2003

Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report on Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan,

Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,

Ukraine, and Uzbekistan indicating the continued compliance of

these countries with international standards concerning freedom of

emigration; to the Committee on Finance.

211

PETITIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

POM–546 Oct. 8, 2004

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to the Australian Free

Trade Agreement; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–545 Oct. 8, 2004

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–531 Oct. 8, 2004

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey relative to Social Security disability and workers’ compensation

benefits; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–530 Oct. 8, 2004

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to the

Federal Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation

(TEUC) program; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–529 Oct. 8, 2004

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to the Central America Free Trade Agreement; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–528 Oct. 7, 2004

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the State of Rhode Island relative to the Medicare

Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003;

to the Committee on Finance.

POM–527 Oct. 7, 2004

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of Rhode

Island relative to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and

Modernization Act of 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–497 July 22, 2004

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Virginia relative to oral anti-cancer drugs; to the

Committee on Finance

POM–496 July 22, 2004

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

Louisiana relative to the Central American Free Trade Agreement;

to the Committee on Finance.

POM–495 July 22, 2004

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the

State of Hawaii relative to prescription drugs; to the Committee on

Finance.

POM–461 June 23, 2004

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Michigan relative to a wagering tax in gross receipts

at Native American Casinos; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–444 May 18, 2004

Resolution adopted by the Cleburne Independent School District of

the State of Texas relative to the social security system; to the

Committee on Finance.

POM–443 May 17, 2004

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Florida relative to the distribution of Medicaid

funds; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–442 May 17, 2004

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

Hawaii relative to prices of prescription drugs; to the Committee

on Finance.

POM–407 May 4, 2004

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Michigan relative to the gap between services offered to children in kinship care arrangements and services offered

to children in foster care situations; to the Committee on Finance.

212

PETITIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

POM–394 Apr. 8, 2004

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the State of Pennsylvania relative to the Snowe

Amendment to the PRIDE Act; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–373 Mar. 9, 2004

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to steel

tariffs; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–372 Mar. 9, 2004

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

Michigan relative to the World Trade Organization and the World

Intellectual Property Organization; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–371 Mar. 9, 2004

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Michigan relative to a prescription drug benefit; to

the Committee on Finance.

POM–370 Mar. 9, 2004

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Michigan relative to legislation to extend the production tax credit for wind power energy development; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–369 Mar. 9, 2004

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to steel tariffs; to the

Committee on Finance.

POM–353 Feb. 12, 2004

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to economic stability and

future growth; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–352 Feb. 12, 2004 A memorial adopted by the Senate of the Legislature

of the State of Florida relative to enacting a Medicare Prescription

Drug Benefit; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–332 Nov. 20, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to the

Federal Unemployment Tax Act; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–331 Nov. 20, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to the

Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–330 Nov. 20, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to steel

tariffs ; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–329 Nov. 20, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Commission of the City of Miami of the

State of Florida relative to tax-exempt governmental facilities; to

the Committee on Finance.

POM–328 Nov. 20, 2003

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey relative to a Medicare prescription drug benefit; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–327 Nov. 20, 2003

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey relative to trade relations with Taiwan; to the Committee on

Finance.

POM–283 Sept. 17, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California relative to the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall

Elimination Provision (WEP); to the Committee on Finance.

POM–282 Sept. 17, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Texas

relative to prescription drug coverage in the federal Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–281 Sept. 17, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners

of the State of Michigan relative to the Midwestern Headquarters

of the Department of Homeland Security; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–280 Sept. 16, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Texas

relative to the medical savings account program; to the Committee

on Finance.

213

PETITIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

POM–279 Sept. 16, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Texas

relative to block grants to be used for public welfare and Medicaid

purposes; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–278 Sept. 16, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Texas

relative to federal income tax deductibility of state and local sales

taxes that existed before 1986; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–277 Sept. 16, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Texas

relative to the portion of the Internal Revenue Code regarding veterans and their families; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–276 Sept. 16, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to Medicare; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–275 Sept. 16, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Florida relative to reinstating the federal income tax

deduction for state and local sales taxes paid; to the Committee on

Finance.

POM–250 July 31, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to the

Veterans Health Care Funding Guarantee Act of 2003; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–249 July 31, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the General

Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to the

Federal Medicare prescription drug benefit plan; to the Committee

on Finance.

POM–248 July 31, 2003

Resolution adopted by Commission of Wayne County of the State of

Michigan relative to tariff rate quotas for dry milk protein; to the

Committee on Finance.

POM–247 July 31, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the General Assembly of the

State of Pennsylvania relative to prison inmates; to the Committee

on Finance.

POM–241 July 24, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the General Assembly of the

State of Pennsylvania relative to prescription drug benefits to recipients of Medicare; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–240 July 24, 2003

Resolution from the Senate of the Legislature of the State of Michigan relative to increasing the number of customs inspectors at

Michigan’s international border crossings; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–239 July 24, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the

State of Michigan relative to repealing the federal excise tax on

telephone and other communications services; to the Committee on

Finance.

POM–234 July 22, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Michigan relative to tax issues related to the phase

out of the Oldsmobile; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–229 July 21, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the

State of Louisiana relative to tax credits for diesel and gasoline refined from wood bio-mass; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–228 July 21, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to Section

418(d)(6)(C) of Title 42 of the United States Code; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–227 July 21, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

of the Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to social security benefits for those receiving benefits from federal, state, or local

government retirement systems; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–226 July 21, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to relief of the cost

for prescription drugs in the Medicare program; to the Committee

on Finance.

214

PETITIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

POM–225 July 21, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Michigan relative to tariff rate quotas

for the importation of dry milk protein concentrates; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–224 July 21, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Assembly of the State of Nevada relative

to prescription drugs in the Medicare program; to the Committee

on Finance.

POM–210 July 15, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the

Legislature of the State of Texas relative to the State Children’s

Health Insurance Program; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–198 July 15, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Maine relative

to the social security offsets of the government pension offset and

the windfall elimination provision; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–197 July 15, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the

State of Louisiana relative to Medicare; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–196 July 15, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Assembly of the State of Nevada relative

to the U.S. Social Security Act; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–195 July 15, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the Legislature

of the State of Michigan relative to custom inspectors in Michigan;

to the Committee on Finance.

POM–181 July 15, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Assembly of the State of Nevada relative

to trade between the Republic of China on Taiwan and the United

States; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–180 June 19, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the Legislature of the State of

Wisconsin relative to the Medicare system; to the Committee on

Finance.

POM–179 June 19, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Utah relative to

a free trade agreement between the Republic of China on Taiwan

and the United States; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–178 June 19, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Utah relative to

the repeal of the individual and permanent Alternative Minimum

Tax; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–177 June 19, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to a tariff on the importation of milk protein concentrates; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–176 June 19, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to limits on the refinancing of long-term debt and on the advance refunding of private

activity bonds by state and local governments; to the Committee

on Finance.

POM–175 June 19, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to the repeal of the death

tax; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–174 June 19, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to pensions and individual

retirement accounts; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–132 June 10, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislative of the State of Texas

relative to Federal income tax; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–131 June 10, 2003

Concurrent House resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State

of Louisiana relative to the Pledge of Allegiance; to the Committee

on Finance.

POM–130 June 10, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana relative to reviewing and consider eliminating the provisions

of law which reduce or totally eliminate social security benefits for

those persons who also receive a state or local government retirement benefit; to the Committee on Finance.

215

PETITIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

POM–129 June 10, 2003

Concurrent resolution adopted the legislature of the State of Louisiana

relative to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code which provide

for the taxation of Social Security income; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–128 June 10, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Washington relative to restoring the deduction of retail sales tax under the federal

income tax; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–124 May 22, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of Michigan relative

to the Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003; to the Committee

on Finance.

POM–118 May 19, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Washington relative to state and local retail sales taxes for federal income tax purposes; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–107 May 14, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Montana relative

to allowing taxpayers to deduct sales tax on their federal income

tax returns; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–106 May 14, 2003

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of Iowa relative to the federal Medicare Program; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–105 May 14, 2003

Joint resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee relative to restore state and local sales tax deductibility from

the Federal Income Tax; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–95 May 8, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives of the State of

Delaware relative to Free Trade; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–77 Apr. 10, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Wyoming relative to tax treatment of Health insurance; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–59 Mar. 6, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Washington Parish School Board,

Franklinton, State of Louisiana relative to Social Security; to the

Committee on Finance.

POM–53 Feb. 13, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of the Legislature of the State of

Michigan relative to providing more flexibility for participants in

medical care spending accounts; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–52 Feb. 13, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of the Legislature of the State of

Michigan relative to removing ‘‘use it or lose it’’ restrictions on

flexible spending accounts to permit participants to roll over unused funds to the next year; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–51 Feb. 13, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of the Legislature of the State of

Michigan relative to allow taxpayers to deduct fully the cost of

their health insurance premiums; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–50 Feb. 13, 2003

Resolution adopted by the House of the Legislature of the State of

Michigan relative to expanding Medicare to include a prescription

pharmaceutical plan for low-income seniors; to the Committee on

Finance.

POM–41 Feb. 5, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of California relative

to international investment agreements; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–19 Jan. 23, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Senate of the State of Delaware relative

to providing Medicare coverage for all anti-cancer drugs; to the

Committee on Finance.

POM–18 Jan. 23, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives relative to projected State revenue shortfall for fiscal year 2003–2004;

to the Committee on Finance.

POM–17 Jan. 23, 2003

Resolution adopted by the New Jersey State Senate relative to medicare program providing coverage for all anti-cancer drugs; to the

Committee on Finance.

216

PETITIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

POM–16 Jan. 23, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California relative to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–13 Jan. 23, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California relative to federal proposal to devolve the administration of the unemployment insurance system; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–9 Jan. 23, 2003

Resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of California relative to retirement security and savings; to the Committee on Finance.

POM–7 Jan. 23, 2003

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of Pennsylvania relative to cancer and biomedical research; to the Committee

on Finance.