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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4257
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to give or withhold a preference to
a marketer or vendor of firearms or ammunition based on whether
the manufacturer or vendor is a party to a covered agreement, and
for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 12, 2000
Mr. HOSTETTLER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform, 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 juris-
diction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To prohibit the use of Federal funds to give or withhold
a preference to a marketer or vendor of firearms or
ammunition based on whether the manufacturer or ven-
dor is a party to a covered agreement, 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 ‘‘Law Enforcement
Quality Procurement Act’’.
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SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) Law enforcement agencies should acquire
firearms and ammunition that are best for the in-
tended law enforcement applications.
(2) To impose on law enforcement agencies a
procurement process that results in acquisition of
firearms or ammunition that are not best for the in-
tended law enforcement applications would be inap-
propriate and dangerous to law enforcement per-
sonnel.
SEC. 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO
GIVE OR WITHHOLD A PREFERENCE TO A
MARKETER OR VENDOR OF FIREARMS OR
AMMUNITION.
(a) IN GENERAL.—No Federal funds may be—
(1) used to give or withhold a preference to a
marketer or vendor of firearms or ammunition based
on whether the manufacturer or vendor is a party to
a covered agreement; or
(2) provided to a State or local entity that—
(A) gives or withholds such a preference;
or
(B) receives firearms or ammunition pur-
chased for that State or local entity subject to
such a preference.
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(b) COVERED AGREEMENT DEFINED.—For purposes
of this section, the term ‘‘covered agreement’’ means any
agreement requiring a person engaged in a business li-
censed under chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code,
to abide by a designated code of conduct, operating prac-
tice, or product design respecting importing, manufac-
turing, or dealing in firearms or ammunition.
(c) NOTICE.—To the greatest extent practicable, any
Federal entity providing financial assistance for law en-
forcement to a State or local entity shall give notice to
the State or local entity describing this Act.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H.R. 4260
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from net earnings
from self-employment certain farm rental income and all payments under
the environmental conservation acreage reserve program.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 12, 2000
Mr. NUSSLE (for himself, Mr. TANNER, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, Mr.
MORAN of Kansas, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr.
BOYD, Mr. BUYER, Mr. CAMP, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. COOK, Ms. DANNER,
Mr. EWING, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. GANSKE, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. GORDON,
Mr. GREEN
of Wisconsin, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. HAYES, Mr.
HAYWORTH, Mr. HOBSON, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. JENKINS, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr.
LATHAM, Mr. LEACH, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. NETHERCUTT,
Mr. OSE, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. PHELPS, Mr. POMEROY,
Mr. SHOWS, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, Mr.
SOUDER, and Mr. STENHOLM) 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 exclude
from net earnings from self-employment certain farm
rental income and all payments under the environmental
conservation acreage reserve program.
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 ‘‘Farm Income Fairness
Act of 2000’’.
SEC. 2. CERTAIN FARM RENTAL INCOME EXCLUDED FROM
NET EARNINGS FROM SELF-EMPLOYMENT.
(a) 
INTERNAL
REVENUE
CODE.—Section
1402(a)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (re-
lating to net earnings from self-employment) is amended
by striking ‘‘an arrangement’’ and inserting ‘‘a lease
agreement’’.
(b) SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.—Section 211(a)(1)(A) of
the Social Security Act is amended by striking ‘‘an ar-
rangement’’ and inserting ‘‘a lease agreement’’.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
December 31, 1999.
SEC. 3. PAYMENTS UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVA-
TION 
ACREAGE 
RESERVE 
PROGRAM 
EX-
CLUDED FROM NET EARNINGS FROM SELF-
EMPLOYMENT.
(a) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.—Section 1402(a) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to net earn-
ings from self-employment) is amended by striking ‘‘;
and’’ at the end of paragraph (14), striking the period
and inserting ‘‘; and’’ at the end of paragraph (15), and
inserting after paragraph (15) the following new para-
graph:
‘‘(16) there shall be excluded amounts received
as payments under any program of the environ-
mental conservation acreage reserve program re-
ferred to in section 1230(a)(3) of the Food Security
Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3830(a)(3)).’’.
(b) SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.—Section 211(a) of the
Social Security Act is amended by striking ‘‘; and’’ at the
end of paragraph (14), striking the period and inserting
‘‘; and’’ at the end of paragraph (15), and inserting after
paragraph (15) the following new paragraph:
‘‘(16) There shall be excluded amounts received
as payments under any program of the environ-
mental conservation acreage reserve program re-
ferred to in section 1230(a)(3) of the Food Security
Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3830(a)(3)).’’.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning before,
on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H.R. 4261
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain methyl esters.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 12, 2000
Mr. PORTMAN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain
methyl esters.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF
DUTIES ON CERTAIN METHYL ESTERS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.38.24 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended
by striking ‘‘12/31/2000’’ and inserting ‘‘12/31/2003’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to goods entered, or withdrawn
from warehouses for consumption, on or after the 15th
day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H.R. 4262
To temporarily reduce the duty on certain methyl esters.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 12, 2000
Mr. PORTMAN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To temporarily reduce the duty on certain methyl esters.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF DUTIES ON CER-
TAIN METHYL ESTERS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.38.24 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘Free’’ and inserting ‘‘2.0%’’;
and
(2) by striking ‘‘12/31/2000’’ and inserting
‘‘12/31/2004’’.
Union Calendar No. 343
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4268
[Report No. 106–628]
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase
amounts of educational assistance for veterans
under the Montgomery GI Bill and to enhance
programs providing educational benefits under
that title, and for other purposes.
MAY 19, 2000
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union,
and ordered to be printed
‘‘(D) gas guzzler tax;
‘‘(E) alternative fuel vehicles and the avail-
ability of alternative fuels;
‘‘(F) tax credits for electric vehicles;
‘‘(G) fiscal measures, including taxation,
incentives and subsidies;
‘‘(H) higher fuel taxes;
‘‘(I) fuel economy labeling and reporting;
‘‘(J) integration of transportation and land
use planning;
‘‘(K) speed limits;
‘‘(L) carpooling requirements;
‘‘(M) high occupancy vehicle (HOV) re-
strictions;
‘‘(N) altering driving behavior;
‘‘(O) incentives for mass transit;
‘‘(P) development, use, and adequacy of
modeling for energy efficiency of motor vehicle
and other transportation modes;
‘‘(Q) congestion mitigation measures; and
‘‘(R) strategic and other measures and in-
centives, including communications and out-
reach strategies.
‘‘(5) An assessment of the effectiveness of
motor vehicle transportation energy conservation ef-
‘‘SEC. 273. SUMMER FILL AND FUEL BUDGETING PRO-
GRAMS.
‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
‘‘(1) BUDGET
CONTRACT.—The term ‘budget
contract’ means a contract between a retailer and a
consumer under which the heating expenses of the
consumer are spread evenly over a period of months.
‘‘(2) 
FIXED-PRICE
CONTRACT.—The 
term
‘fixed-price contract’ means a contract between a re-
tailer and a consumer under which the retailer
charges the consumer a set price for propane, ker-
osene, or heating oil without regard to market price
fluctuations.
‘‘(3) PRICE CAP CONTRACT.—The term ‘price
cap contract’ means a contract between a retailer
and a consumer under which the retailer charges the
consumer the market price for propane, kerosene, or
heating oil, but the cost of the propane, kerosene, or
heating oil may not exceed a maximum amount stat-
ed in the contract.
‘‘(b) ASSISTANCE.— At the request of the chief exec-
utive officer of a State, the Secretary shall provide infor-
mation, technical assistance, and funding—
‘‘(1) to develop education and outreach pro-
grams to encourage consumers to fill their storage
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H.R. 4264
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to encourage summer
fill and fuel budgeting programs for propane, kerosene, and heating oil.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 12, 2000
Mr. WALSH (for himself and Mr. HOLDEN) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
A BILL
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to encour-
age summer fill and fuel budgeting programs for pro-
pane, kerosene, and heating oil.
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 ‘‘Summer Fill and Fuel
Budgeting Act of 2000’’.
SEC. 2. SUMMER FILL AND FUEL BUDGETING PROGRAMS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Part C of title II of the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6211 et seq.) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
facilities for propane, kerosene, and heating oil dur-
ing the summer months; and
‘‘(2) to promote the use of budget contracts,
price cap contracts, fixed-price contracts, and other
advantageous financial arrangements;
to avoid severe seasonal price increases for and supply
shortages of those products.
‘‘(c) PREFERENCE.—In implementing this section,
the Secretary shall give preference to States that con-
tribute public funds or leverage private funds to develop
State summer fill and fuel budgeting programs.
‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There
are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this
section—
‘‘(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2001; and
‘‘(2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal
year thereafter.
‘‘(e) INAPPLICABILITY OF EXPIRATION PROVISION.—
Section 281 does not apply to this section.’’.
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of con-
tents in the first section of the Energy Policy and Con-
servation Act (42 U.S.C. prec. 6201) is amended by in-
serting after the item relating to section 272 the following:
‘‘Sec. 273. Summer fill and fuel budgeting programs.’’.
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from active duty as specified in subsection (a)(4),
the Secretary concerned shall collect from the indi-
vidual, or reduce the retired or retainer pay of the
individual by, an amount equal to the difference be-
tween $2,700 and the total amount of reductions
under subparagraph (A), which shall be paid into
the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous
receipts.
‘‘(2)(A) The Secretary concerned shall provide for an
18-month period, beginning on the date the individual
makes an election under subsection (a), for the individual
to pay that Secretary the amount due under paragraph
(1).
‘‘(B) Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall be construed
as modifying the period of eligibility for and entitlement
to basic education assistance under this chapter applicable
under section 3031 of this title.’’.
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply with respect to elections made
under section 3018C of title 38, United States Code, dur-
ing the one-year period beginning on the date of the enact-
ment of this Act.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4266
To amend the North Korea Threat Reduction Act of 1999 to prohibit the
assumption by the United States Government of liability for nuclear
accidents that may occur at nuclear reactors provided to North Korea.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 13, 2000
Mr. GILMAN (for himself, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr.
COX, Mr. SPENCE, and Mr. KNOLLENBERG) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
A BILL
To amend the North Korea Threat Reduction Act of 1999
to prohibit the assumption by the United States Govern-
ment of liability for nuclear accidents that may occur
at nuclear reactors provided to North Korea.
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 ‘‘Prohibition on United
States Government Liability for Nuclear Accidents in
North Korea Act of 2000’’.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON ASSUMPTION BY UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT OF LIABILITY FOR NUCLEAR
ACCIDENTS IN NORTH KOREA.
The North Korea Threat Reduction Act of 1999
(subtitle B of title VIII of division A of H.R. 3427, as
enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of Public Law 106–
113, and as contained in appendix G to such Public Law)
is amended—
(1) by redesignating section 823 as section 824;
and
(2) by inserting after section 822 the following
new section:
‘‘SEC. 823. PROHIBITION ON ASSUMPTION BY UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT OF LIABILITY FOR NU-
CLEAR ACCIDENTS IN NORTH KOREA.
‘‘(a) PROHIBITION.—In supporting the provision of
nuclear reactors to North Korea pursuant to the Agreed
Framework, neither the President nor any department,
agency, or instrumentality of the United States Govern-
ment may enter into any international agreement, con-
tract, or other arrangement, the purpose or effect of which
is to impose liability on the United States Government,
or otherwise require financial indemnity by the United
States Government, for nuclear accidents that may occur
at nuclear reactors provided to North Korea pursuant to
the Agreed Framework.
‘‘(b) CONSTRUCTION.— Except as provided in sub-
section (c), the prohibition of subsection (a) shall apply
notwithstanding any other provision of law.
‘‘(c) EXCEPTION.—Subsection (a) shall not apply to
any treaty subject to approval by the Senate pursuant to
article II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution of the
United States.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4267
To amend the Internet Tax Freedom Act to impose a permanent moratorium
on State and local taxes on Internet access; to extend for 5 years
the duration of the moratorium applicable to multiple and discriminatory
taxes on the electronic commerce; to impose a 5-year moratorium on
sales of digitized goods and products (and their counterparts); to encour-
age States to adopt a Uniform Sales and Use Tax, and for other
purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 13, 2000
Mr. HYDE (for himself, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. GEKAS, and Mr. NADLER) intro-
duced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Ju-
diciary
A BILL
To amend the Internet Tax Freedom Act to impose a perma-
nent moratorium on State and local taxes on Internet
access; to extend for 5 years the duration of the morato-
rium applicable to multiple and discriminatory taxes on
the electronic commerce; to impose a 5-year moratorium
on sales of digitized goods and products (and their coun-
terparts); to encourage States to adopt a Uniform Sales
and Use Tax, 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 ‘‘Internet Tax Reform
and Reduction Act of 2000’’.
SEC. 2. MORATORIUM AMENDMENT TO THE INTERNET TAX
FREEDOM ACT.
(a) MORATORIUM AMENDMENT.—Section 1101(a) of
title XI of division C of Public Law 105–277 (112 Stat.
2681–719; 47 U.S.C. 151 note) is amended to read as
follows:
‘‘(a) MORATORIA ON STATE AND LOCAL TAXES ON
THE INTERNET.—No State or political subdivision thereof
shall impose any of the following taxes:
‘‘(1) Taxes on Internet access.
‘‘(2) During the period beginning on October 1,
1998, and ending on October 21, 2006, multiple or
discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce.
‘‘(3) During the period beginning on the date of
the enactment of the Internet Tax Reform and Re-
duction Act of 2000 and ending on October 21,
2006, taxes on sales of digitized goods and products
(and their counterparts).’’.
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.—Section 1101 of
title XI of division C of Public Law 105–277 (112 Stat.
2681–719; 47 U.S.C. 151 note) is amended—
(1) by striking subsection (b); and
‘‘§ 3564. Annual adjustment of amounts of educational
assistance
‘‘With respect to any fiscal year, the Secretary shall
provide a percentage increase (rounded to the nearest dol-
lar) in the rates payable under sections 3532, 3534(b),
and 3542(a) of this title equal to the percentage by
which—
‘‘(1) the Consumer Price Index (all items,
United States city average) for the 12-month period
ending on the June 30 preceding the beginning of
the fiscal year for which the increase is made, ex-
ceeds
‘‘(2) such Consumer Price Index for the 12-
month period preceding the 12-month period de-
scribed in paragraph (1).’’.
(B) The table of sections at the beginning of
chapter 35 is amended by inserting after the item
relating to section 3563 the following new item:
‘‘3564. Annual adjustment of amounts of educational assistance.’’.
(2) CHAPTER 36.—(A) Section 3687 is amended
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
‘‘(d) With respect to any fiscal year, the Secretary
shall provide a percentage increase (rounded to the near-
est dollar) in the rates payable under subsection (b)(2)
equal to the percentage by which—
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(17) HOSPITAL INSURANCE.—Subsection (b) of 
section 1401 of such Code is amended by striking 
‘‘the following percent’’ and all that follows and in-
serting ‘‘2.9 percent of the amount of the self-em-
ployment income for such taxable year.’’. 
(18) MINISTERS, MEMBERS OF RELIGIOUS OR-
DERS, AND CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTITIONERS.—
Paragraph (3) of section 1402(e) of such Code is 
amended by striking ‘‘whichever of the following 
dates is later: (A)’’ and by striking ‘‘; or (B)’’ and 
all that follows and inserting a period. 
(19) WITHHOLDING OF TAX ON NONRESIDENT 
ALIENS.—The first sentence of subsection (b) of sec-
tion 1441 of such Code and the first sentence of 
paragraph (5) of section 1441(c) of such Code are 
each amended by striking ‘‘gains subject to tax’’ and 
all that follows through ‘‘October 4, 1966’’ and in-
serting ‘‘and gains subject to tax under section 
871(a)(1)(D)’’. 
(20) RETIREMENT.—Section 7447(i)(3)(B)(ii) 
of such Code is amended by striking ‘‘at 4 percent 
per annum to December 31, 1947, and at 3 percent 
per annum thereafter’’, and inserting ‘‘at 3 percent 
per annum’’.
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(21) ANNUITIES TO SURVIVING SPOUSES AND 
DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF JUDGES.—
(A) Paragraph (2) of section 7448(a) of 
such Code is amended by striking ‘‘or under 
section 1106 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1939’’ and by striking ‘‘or pursuant to section 
1106(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1939’’. 
(B) Subsection (g) of section 7448 of such 
Code is amended by striking ‘‘or other than 
pursuant to section 1106 of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1939’’. 
(C) Subsections (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of 
section 7448 of such Code are each amended by 
striking ‘‘at 4 percent per annum to December 
31, 1947, and at 3 percent per annum there-
after’’ and inserting ‘‘at 3 percent per annum’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—
(1) GENERAL RULE.—Except as otherwise pro-
vided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by 
subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
(2) SAVINGS PROVISION.—If—
(A) any provision amended or repealed by 
subsection (a) applied to—
‘‘(1) The maintenance and operation of hos-
pitals, nursing homes, and domiciliary facilities.
‘‘(2) Furnishing, as authorized by law, inpatient
and outpatient care and treatment to beneficiaries of
the Department, including care and treatment in fa-
cilities not under the jurisdiction of the Department.
‘‘(3) Furnishing recreational facilities, supplies,
and equipment.
‘‘(4) Funeral and burial expenses and other ex-
penses incidental to funeral and burial expenses for
beneficiaries receiving care from the Department.
‘‘(5) Administrative expenses in support of
planning, design, project management, real property
acquisition and disposition, construction, and ren-
ovation of any facility under the jurisdiction or for
the use of the Department.
‘‘(6) Oversight, engineering, and architectural
activities not charged to project cost.
‘‘(7) Repairing, altering, improving, or pro-
viding facilities in the medical facilities and homes
under the jurisdiction of the Department, not other-
wise provided for, either by contact or by the hire
of temporary employees and purchase of materials.
‘‘(8) Uniforms or uniform allowances, as au-
thorized by sections 5901 and 5902 of title 5.
forts in economically developed countries and inte-
grated economic regions other than the United
States, including consideration of, among others—
‘‘(A) regulatory measures and mandates;
‘‘(B) fiscal measures;
‘‘(C) higher fuel taxes;
‘‘(D) vehicle taxation by engine size;
‘‘(E) tolls;
‘‘(F) alternative fuel vehicles and the avail-
ability of alternative fuels;
‘‘(G) voluntary commitments in lieu of
mandates;
‘‘(H) gas rationing and mobility restric-
tions (e.g., no-drive days);
‘‘(I) monitoring; and
‘‘(J) other fuel economy programs.
‘‘(6)(A) The identification of potential future
approaches to motor vehicle and other transpor-
tation energy conservation efforts in the United
States, including consideration of, among others—
‘‘(i) voluntary approaches by industry
versus regulatory mandates;
‘‘(ii) use of incentives to encourage market
penetration;
port submitted by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
after the end of the 90–day period beginning on the
date of the enactment of this Act.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4269
To extend for one year the authorization for the visa waiver pilot program
under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 13, 2000
Mr. SMITH of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To extend for one year the authorization for the visa waiver
pilot program under section 217 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ONE-YEAR REAUTHORIZATION FOR VISA WAIV-
ER PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 217(f) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1187(f)) is amended by striking ‘‘April 30,
2000’’ and inserting ‘‘April 30, 2001’’.
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