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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3190
To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of
the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a program to permit
Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers to be trained to partici-
pate in the Federal air marshal program as volunteers, and for other
purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 31, 2001
Mr. SCHIFF (for himself, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mrs. MINK of Ha-
waii, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. HARMAN, and Mr. FARR of California) intro-
duced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Trans-
portation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to
establish a program to permit Federal, State, and local
law enforcement officers to be trained to participate in
the Federal air marshal program as volunteers, and for
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Sky Police Act of
2001’’.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3170
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the incentives
for the environmental cleanup of certain contaminated industrial sites
designated as brownfields.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 25, 2001
Mr. ANDREWS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand
the incentives for the environmental cleanup of certain
contaminated industrial sites designated as brownfields.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 
1. 
CREDIT 
TO 
HOLDERS 
OF 
QUALIFIED
BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP BONDS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart B of part IV of sub-
chapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
under subparagraph (D) of that section and the member
is on active duty, there shall be deducted each month from
the member’s basic or other pay until separation or release
from active duty an amount determined by the Secretary
as the premium allocable to the pay period for providing
that insurance coverage.
‘‘(2)(A) The Secretary shall determine the premium
amounts to be charged for life insurance coverage de-
scribed in paragraph (1).
‘‘(B) The premium amounts shall be determined on
the basis of sound actuarial principles and shall include
an amount necessary to cover the administrative costs to
the insurer or insurers providing such insurance.
‘‘(C) Each premium rate for the first policy year shall
be continued for subsequent policy years, except that the
rate may be adjusted for any such subsequent policy year
on the basis of the experience under the policy, as deter-
mined by the Secretary in advance of that policy year.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall take effect at the end of the 60-day pe-
riod beginning the date of the enactment of this Act. In
the case of any person covered by Servicemembers Group
Life Insurance on the date of the enactment of this Act,
the 30-day period specified in section 1967(a)(3)(D) of
title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3172
To provide Federal reimbursement to the States for a limited tax holiday
during the period beginning November 23, 2001, and ending December
2, 2001.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 25, 2001
Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. HILLEARY, Mr. ABER-
CROMBIE, Mr. LARGENT, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. BROWN of South Caro-
lina, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. GUTKNECHT, and Mr. RILEY) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means
A BILL
To provide Federal reimbursement to the States for a limited
tax holiday during the period beginning November 23,
2001, and ending December 2, 2001.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Sales Tax Holiday Act
of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. STATE SALES TAX RELIEF FOR CONSUMERS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treasury
shall reimburse each eligible State for the amount of State
sales tax not collected with respect to taxable tangible per-
sonal property payable for the period beginning November
23, 2001, and ending December 2, 2001.
(b) REQUIREMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT.—The Sec-
retary may not pay a reimbursement under subsection (a)
unless—
(1) the chief executive officer of the State in-
forms the Secretary of the Treasury and the Direc-
tor of Management and Budget, not later than No-
vember 15, 2001, of the intention of the State to
qualify for such reimbursement,
(2) the chief executive officer of such State
agrees to verify, not later than June 1, 2002, the
amount of State sales tax not collected with respect
such property during such period, and
(3) the Director of Management and Budget
certifies such amount and recommends the amount
of the reimbursement required by subsection (a).
(c) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive a reim-
bursement under subsection (a), a State shall—
(1) not collect sales tax with respect to taxable
tangible personal property payable for the period be-
ginning November 23, 2001, and ending December
2, 2001, and
(2) shall comply with the requirements of this
Act.
(d) PREPAYMENT WITH ADJUSTMENTS.—
(1) ADVANCE
PAYMENT.—Subject to adjust-
ment under paragraph (2), not later than February
1, 2002, the Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to
each eligible State an amount equal to 80 percent of
the annual average amount of sales tax collected by
such State with respect to taxable tangible personal
property payable during the taxable period in 1998,
1999, and 2000.
(2) ADJUSTMENT.—The amount paid under
paragraph (1) shall be adjusted for overpayment or
underpayment to conform to the amount required to
be paid under subsection (a).
SEC. 3. NEW YORK CITY SALES TAX RELIEF FOR CON-
SUMERS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treasury
shall reimburse the city of New York in the State of New
York for the amount of municipal sales tax not collected
with respect to taxable tangible personal property payable
for the period beginning November 23, 2001, and ending
December 2, 2001.
SEC. 2. TRUTH IN LENDING ACT AMENDMENTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 2 of the Truth in Lend-
ing Act (15 U.S.C. 1631 et seq.) is amended by inserting
after section 129 the following new section:
‘‘§ 129A. Requirements in the case of a biological,
chemical, or radiological attack-related
mail disruption
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of any consumer
whose principal residence is located in a postal zip code
for which a designation is in effect under subsection (b),
any obligation of such consumer on a consumer credit
transaction shall be subject to the following limitations
during the effective period of such designation:
‘‘(1) If any late fee may otherwise be imposed
by any creditor of the consumer during such effec-
tive period due to nonreceipt by the creditor of a
payment before the date by which or the end of the
period within which, a payment by the consumer is
required to be made, such late fee shall be waived
unless payment is not received by the date or the
end of the period determined in accordance with
paragraph (4).
‘‘(2) No increase may be made in the annual
percentage rate applicable to any outstanding bal-
ance with respect to such credit transaction, other
(b) REQUIREMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT.—The Sec-
retary may not pay a reimbursement under subsection (a)
unless—
(1) the Mayor of the city of New York informs
the Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of
Management and Budget, not later than November
15, 2001, of the intention of the city of New York
to qualify for such reimbursement,
(2) the Mayor of the city of New York agrees
to verify, not later than June 1, 2002, the amount
of municipal sales tax not collected with respect such
property during such period, and—
(3) the Director of Management and Budget
certifies such amount and recommends the amount
of the reimbursement required by subsection (a).
(c) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive a reim-
bursement under subsection (a), the City of New York
shall—
(1) not collect municipal sales tax with respect
to taxable tangible personal property payable for the
period beginning November 23, 2001, and ending
December 2, 2001, and
(2) shall comply with the requirements of this
Act.
(d) PREPAYMENT WITH ADJUSTMENTS.—
(1) ADVANCE
PAYMENT.—Subject to adjust-
ment under paragraph (2), not later than February
1, 2002, the Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to
the Mayor of the city of New York an amount equal
to 80 percent of the annual average amount of sales
tax collected by such city with respect to taxable
tangible personal property payable during the tax-
able period in 1998, 1999, and 2000.
(2) ADJUSTMENT.—The amount paid under
paragraph (1) shall be adjusted for overpayment or
underpayment to conform to the amount required to
be paid under subsection (a).
SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act—
(1) the term ‘‘sales tax’’ means—
(A) a tax imposed on or measured by gen-
eral retail sales of taxable tangible property,
that is—
(i) calculated as a percentage of the
price, gross receipts, or gross proceeds;
and
(ii) can or is required to be collected
directly by sellers from purchasers of such
property,
(B) a use tax, or
(C) the Illinois Retailers’ Occupation Tax,
as defined under the law of the State of Illinois,
but excludes any tax payable with respect to food,
tobacco products, and beverages containing alcohol,
(2) the term ‘‘State’’ means any of the several
States, the District of Columbia, or the Common-
wealth of Puerto Rico,
(3) the term ‘‘taxable period’’ means the period
beginning November 23 and ending December 2,
and
(4) the term ‘‘use tax’’ means a tax imposed on
the storage, use, or other consumption of tangible
property that is not subject to sales tax.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3173
To amend the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 and title
38, United States Code, to improve benefits for veterans.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 25, 2001
Mr. GUTIERREZ (for himself and Mr. EVANS) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL
To amend the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940
and title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits
for veterans.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Servicemembers and
Military Families Financial Protection Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM MONTHLY LEASE AMOUNT
FOR PROTECTIONS UNDER SOLDIERS’ AND
SAILORS’ CIVIL RELIEF ACT OF 1940.
(a) INCREASE
IN
MAXIMUM
MONTHLY
LEASE
AMOUNT FOR SSCRA PROTECTION.—Subsection (a) of
section 300 of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act
of 1940 (50 U.S.C. 530) is amended by striking ‘‘$1,250’’
and inserting ‘‘$1,950’’.
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.—Such section is fur-
ther amended—
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘wife’’ and in-
serting ‘‘spouse’’; and
(2) in subsection (d)—
(A) by striking ‘‘he’’ and inserting ‘‘the
Secretary’’; and
(B) by striking ‘‘wife’’ and inserting
‘‘spouse’’.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply with respect to actions of evic-
tion or distress that are commenced on or after the date
of the enactment of this Act and to such actions that are
commenced before such date that are not final as of such
date.
SEC. 3. AUTHORITY FOR OPTIONAL INCREASE IN MAXIMUM
COVERAGE 
UNDER 
SERVICEMEMBERS’
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE AND VETERANS’
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE.
(a) MAXIMUM UNDER SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP
LIFE INSURANCE.—(1) Section 1967(a)(3) of title 38,
United States Code, is amended—
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘subpara-
graphs (B) and (C)’’ and inserting ‘‘subparagraphs
(B), (C), and (D)’’; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph:
‘‘(D) A member may elect in writing to be insured
in an amount greater than the amount provided for under
subparagraph (A). The amount of insurance so elected
shall be in the amount of $500,000, $750,000, or
$1,000,000. Any such election must be made within 30
days of becoming eligible for insurance under this sub-
chapter, except that such an election may be made later,
while eligible for such insurance, upon written application,
proof of good health, and compliance with such other
terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Sec-
retary.’’.
(2) Section 1969 of such title is amended—
(A) by redesignating subsection (h) as sub-
section (i); and
(B) by inserting after subsection (g) the fol-
lowing new subsection (h):
‘‘(h)(1)During any period in which a member has in-
surance coverage under this chapter in an amount greater
than the amount provided for under subparagraph (A) of
section 1967(a)(3) of this title by reason of an election
(a)(1)(B), shall be deemed to begin at the end of such
60-day period.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3174
To authorize additional appropriations to combat bioterrorism.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 25, 2001
Mr. POMEROY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Agriculture
A BILL
To authorize additional appropriations to combat
bioterrorism.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Food Supply Protec-
tion Act’’.
SEC. 2. BIOTERRORISM FUNDING.
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary of Agriculture the following sums for the following
purposes:
(1) In fiscal year 2002, $101,212,500 for De-
partment of Agriculture biosecurity initiatives re-
quired under Presidential Directive (PDD–67), to be
used to secure resources at existing facilities of the
Agricultural Research Service and Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service.
(2) In each of fiscal years 2002 through 2011,
$177,000,000 for research in support of bioter-
rorism response initiatives.
(3) In each of fiscal years 2002 through 2011,
$57,000,000 to continue joint research initiatives be-
tween the Agricultural Research Service, univer-
sities, and industry on counter-bioterrorism efforts.
(4) In each of fiscal years 2002 through 2011,
$25,000,000 to be used to make competitive grants
to universities and qualified research institutions for
research on counter-bioterrorism.
(5) In fiscal year 2002, for the Plum Island
Animal Disease Center, Greenport, New York—
(A) $129,000,000 for renovation, update,
and expansion of the Biosafety Level 3 labora-
tory and animal research facilities; and
(B) $105,000,000 for construction and
funding of a Biosafety Level 4 facility.
(6) In fiscal year 2002, $381,000,000 for the
Agricultural Research Service/Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service facility in Ames, Iowa.
(7) In fiscal year 2002, $78,500,000 for the
planning and design of an Agricultural Research
Service biocontainment laboratory for poultry re-
search in Athens, Georgia.
(8) In fiscal year 2002, $29,800,000 for the
planning, updating, and renovation of the Arthro-
pod-Borne Animal Disease Laboratory in Laramie,
Wyoming.
(9) In each of fiscal years 2002 through 2011,
$12,000,000 to undertake collaborative research
with the Oklahoma City Counter-Terrorism Insti-
tute, the Department of Justice, and other law en-
forcement and emergency preparedness organiza-
tions.
(10) In fiscal year 2002, $10,000,000 for—
(A) the purchase of rapid detection field
test kits to be distributed by the Secretary of
Agriculture to State and local agencies engaged
in defending against agroterrorism; and
(B) the training of appropriate authorities.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3177
To require the display of the POW/MIA flag at the World War II memorial,
the Korean War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
in the District of Columbia.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 29, 2001
Mr. HEFLEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
A BILL
To require the display of the POW/MIA flag at the World
War II memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial,
and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the District of
Columbia.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘POW/MIA Memorial
Flag Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. DISPLAY OF POW/MIA FLAG AT WORLD WAR II ME-
MORIAL, KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL, AND VIET-
NAM VETERANS MEMORIAL IN THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA.
(a) REQUIREMENT FOR DISPLAY.—Subsection (d)(3)
of section 902 of title 36, United States Code, is amended
to read as follows:
‘‘(3) The World War II memorial, the Korean
War Veterans Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial in the District of Columbia.’’.
(b) DAYS FOR DISPLAY.—Subsection (c)(2) of that
section is amended—
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and
(B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and
(2) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so
redesignated, the following new subparagraph (A):
‘‘(A) in the case of display at the World
War II memorial, Korean War Veterans Memo-
rial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial (required
by subsection (d)(3) of this section), any day on
which the flag of the United States is dis-
played;’’.
(c) DISPLAY ON EXISTING FLAGPOLE.—The amend-
ments made by this section may not be construed to re-
quire the acquisition or erection of a new or additional
flagpole for purposes of the display of the POW/MIA flag.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 317
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for
100 percent of the health insurance costs of self-employed individuals.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 31, 2001
Mr. MANZULLO (for himself, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. ENGLISH, Mrs. THURMAN,
and Mr. GRAVES) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a
deduction for 100 percent of the health insurance costs
of self-employed individuals.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Self-Employed Health
Insurance Fairness Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF
SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS INCREASED.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 162(l)(1) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to special rules for health
erties in violation of the requirement under sub-
paragraph (B).
‘‘(G) DEFINITIONS.—For the purposes of
this paragraph, the following definitions shall
apply:
‘‘(i) The term ‘eligible property’
means an eligible asset described in para-
graph (2)(A) of this subsection.
‘‘(ii) The terms ‘teacher’ and ‘public
safety officer’ have the meanings given
such terms in section 201.’’.
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 204(h) of
the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1710(h)) is
amended—
(1) in paragraph (4)(B)(ii), by striking ‘‘para-
graph (7)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (8)’’;
(2) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), by striking ‘‘para-
graph (7)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (8)’’; and
(3) in paragraph (6)(A), by striking ‘‘paragraph
(8)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (9)’’.
SEC. 5. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER HOME OWNERSHIP IN
HIGH-CRIME AREAS.
(a) PROGRAM AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of Hous-
ing and Urban Development shall carry out a pilot pro-
gram in accordance with this section to assist Federal,
insurance costs of self-employed individuals) is amended
to read as follows:
‘‘(1) ALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION.—In the case
of an individual who is an employee within the
meaning of section 401(c)(1), there shall be allowed
as a deduction under this section an amount equal
to the amount paid during the taxable year for in-
surance which constitutes medical care for the tax-
payer, the taxpayer’s spouse, and dependents.’’
(b) CLARIFICATION OF LIMITATIONS ON OTHER COV-
ERAGE.—The first sentence of section 162(l)(2)(B) of
such Code is amended to read as follows: ‘‘Paragraph (1)
shall not apply to any taxpayer for any calendar month
for which the taxpayer participates in any subsidized
health plan maintained by any employer (other than an
employer described in section 401(c)(4)) of the taxpayer
or the spouse of the taxpayer.’’
(c) DEDUCTION TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT FOR SELF-
EMPLOYMENT TAX PURPOSES.—Section 162(l) of such
Code is amended by striking paragraph (4) and redesig-
nating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4).
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
December 31, 2000.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3180
AN ACT
To consent to certain amendments to the New
Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Compact.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3180
AN ACT
To consent to certain amendments to the New Hampshire-
Vermont Interstate School Compact.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the consent of Congress is given to the amendment
to the New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School Com-
pact which have been agreed to by such States that is sub-
stantially as follows: Article VII D of such compact is
amended to read as follows:
‘‘D. AUTHORIZATION PROCEEDINGS.—An interstate
district shall authorize the incurring of debts to finance
capital projects by a majority vote of the district passed
at an annual or special district meeting. Such vote shall
be taken by secret ballot after full opportunity for debate,
and any such vote shall be subject to reconsideration and
further action by the district at the same meeting or at
an adjourned session thereof. As an alternative, an inter-
state district may provide in its articles of agreement that
such a vote be conducted by Australian or official balloting
under procedures as set forth in the articles of agreement,
and that such vote be subject to any method of reconsider-
ation, if any, which the interstate district sets forth in the
articles of agreement.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives June 26, 2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 3180
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the twenty-third day of January, two thousand and two
An Act
To consent to certain amendments to the New Hampshire-Vermont Interstate School
Compact.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the
consent of Congress is given to the amendment to the New Hamp-
shire-Vermont Interstate School Compact which have been agreed
to by such States that is substantially as follows: Article VII D
of such compact is amended to read as follows:
‘‘D. AUTHORIZATION PROCEEDINGS.—An interstate district shall
authorize the incurring of debts to finance capital projects by a
majority vote of the district passed at an annual or special district
meeting. Such vote shall be taken by secret ballot after full oppor-
tunity for debate, and any such vote shall be subject to reconsider-
ation and further action by the district at the same meeting or
at an adjourned session thereof. As an alternative, an interstate
district may provide in its articles of agreement that such a vote
be conducted by Australian or official balloting under procedures
as set forth in the articles of agreement, and that such vote be
subject to any method of reconsideration, if any, which the interstate
district sets forth in the articles of agreement.’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.