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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4640
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that disposition
of property produced by a qualified family-owned business does not
trigger additional estate tax.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1998
Mr. SMITH of Michigan 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 provide
that disposition of property produced by a qualified fam-
ily-owned business does not trigger additional estate tax.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SALE OR EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY PRODUCED
ON REAL ESTATE IN ORDINARY COURSE OF
BUSINESS 
BY 
QUALIFIED 
FAMILY-OWNED
BUSINESS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section 2057 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to tax treat-
ment of dispositions and failures to use for qualified use)
is amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graph:
‘‘(8) SALE OR EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY PRO-
DUCED IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS.—
Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the sale or ex-
change of property produced through the qualified
use of qualified real property.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to estates of decedents dying
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2. INTEREST ON ADDITIONAL ESTATE TAX.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (A) of section
2057(f)(2) (relating to additional estate tax) is amended
to read as follows:
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The amount of addi-
tional estate tax imposed by paragraph (1) shall
be equal to the applicable percentage of the ad-
justed tax difference attributable to the quali-
fied family-owned business interests.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to estates of decedents dying
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4641
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer certain prepaid
farm expenses incurred by reason of a change in business operations
attributable to the enactment of the Agricultural Market Transition
Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1998
Mr. SMITH of Michigan 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 defer cer-
tain prepaid farm expenses incurred by reason of a
change in business operations attributable to the enact-
ment of the Agricultural Market Transition Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DEDUCTIONS FOR CERTAIN FARMING EX-
PENSES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Clause (ii) of section 464(f)(3)(A)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by in-
serting ‘‘the enactment of the Agricultural Market Transi-
tion Act or’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 658 
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Brussels on 
March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 30 innocent people, and 
severely wounded many more. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 22, 2016 
Mr. POE of Texas (for himself, Mr. KEATING, Mr. ROYCE, and Mr. ENGEL) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in 
Brussels on March 22, 2016, which murdered more than 
30 innocent people, and severely wounded many more. 
Whereas, on March 22, 2016, at least three Islamist terror-
ists conducted coordinated attacks against two sites in 
Brussels, Belgium, resulting in the loss of more than 30 
innocent lives and the severe wounding of many more in-
nocent civilians; 
Whereas a number of American citizens are among those 
wounded; 
Whereas the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has 
claimed responsibility for the attacks; 
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Whereas the brutal attacks at the Brussels airport and the 
Maelbeek metro station are the latest in a series of as-
saults by ISIS in Europe, including the November 13, 
2015, terrorist attacks in Paris, France, that were delib-
erately aimed at killing and maiming as many innocent 
people as possible; 
Whereas Belgian first responders and law enforcement re-
acted swiftly and heroically, caring for the wounded and 
taking immediate measures to prevent additional attacks 
and the further loss of life; 
Whereas at least two of the terrorists were killed in the sui-
cide bombings, and Belgian intelligence and law enforce-
ment are pursuing others possibly connected to these at-
tacks and to those in Paris; 
Whereas Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel called the 
attacks ‘‘a black moment’’ for the country and urged his 
fellow citizens to stay united in their response; 
Whereas Belgium and its capital Brussels are the symbolic 
center of the alliance between the United States and Eu-
rope that was created following the devastation of World 
War II, including by hosting on its territory the head-
quarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
(NATO) and the institutions of the European Union; 
Whereas Belgium and the United States have maintained 
strong ties based on shared values since Belgium’s inde-
pendence in 1831; 
Whereas Belgium was a founding member of NATO in 1949 
and has been a steadfast ally of the United States in the 
decades since; 
Whereas, on September 12, 2001, for the first time in the 
history of the Alliance, Belgium joined our NATO allies 
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Whereas individuals with bipolar disorder often encounter 
damaged relationships and poor job or school perform-
ance; 
Whereas the median age of onset for bipolar disorder is 25 
years; 
Whereas 51 percent of individuals with bipolar disorder go 
untreated during any given year; 
Whereas 65 percent of individuals on Medicaid with bipolar 
disorder do not receive a continuous supply of evidence- 
based treatment; 
Whereas bipolar disorder results in a 9.2-year reduction in 
expected life span; 
Whereas 15 percent to 17 percent of people with bipolar dis-
order take their own lives; 
Whereas although there is no cure for bipolar disorder, it can 
be effectively treated and treatment can help reduce the 
frequency and severity of episodes; 
Whereas early intervention, proper diagnosis, and treatment 
help people with bipolar disorder lead healthy and pro-
ductive lives; and 
Whereas, March 30, 2016, would be an appropriate date to 
designate as ‘‘World Bipolar Day’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘World Bipolar 
Day’’ to raise awareness and erase social stigma as-
sociated with bipolar disorder; 
(2) supports improved sensitivity towards those 
struggling with bipolar disorder; 
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to invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty that 
states ‘‘an armed attack against one or more of them in 
Europe or North America shall be considered an attack 
against them all’’; 
Whereas Belgium has been a steadfast partner of the United 
States in the international effort to defeat ISIS and other 
terrorist threats; 
Whereas the coordination of these attacks, following the ter-
rorist assaults in Paris and in several other countries, 
demonstrates that ISIS members continue to plan and 
execute attacks, targeting United States interests and al-
lies; 
Whereas continued and enhanced intelligence cooperation, law 
enforcement engagement, and information sharing on 
emerging threats and identified Islamist extremists is es-
sential to enhancing security for the people of the United 
States, Europe, and our allies around the world; 
Whereas the loss of innocent lives in Brussels strengthens our 
resolve to defeat ISIS and its terrorist affiliates which 
pose a growing threat to international peace and sta-
bility; and 
Whereas we stand in solidarity with our Belgian allies in 
their time of national mourning, ready to provide assist-
ance in bringing to justice all those involved with the 
planning and execution of these attacks, as well as identi-
fying and disrupting any plans to undertake similar as-
saults in the future: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns in the strongest terms the ter-
rorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, which 
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murdered more than 30 innocent people, and se-
verely wounded many more; 
(2) expresses its deepest sympathies and condo-
lences for those killed and injured in the attacks and 
for their families and friends; 
(3) pledges support for the Government of Bel-
gium in its efforts to bring to justice all those in-
volved with the planning and execution of these ter-
rorist attacks; 
(4) declares that the Islamic State of Iraq and 
Syria (ISIS) poses a fundamental threat to the uni-
versal value of freedom in all countries; 
(5) remains concerned regarding the flow of 
foreign fighters to and from the Middle East and 
West and North Africa and the threat posed by 
these individuals; and 
(6) expresses its readiness to assist the Govern-
ment and people of Belgium to respond to the threat 
posed by ISIS and its terrorist affiliates. 
Æ 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4642
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a 100 percent
deduction for health insurance costs of self-employed individuals.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1998
Mr. SMITH of Michigan 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
100 percent deduction for 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. 100 PERCENT DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSUR-
ANCE COSTS OF SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVID-
UALS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section 162(l)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to special
rules for health insurance costs of self-employed individ-
uals) 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 100 percent of the amount paid during the tax-
able year for insurance which constitutes medical
care for the taxpayer, his spouse, and dependents.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
December 31, 1998.
Æ
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 659 
Expressing support for the designation of March 30, 2016, as ‘‘World Bipolar 
Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 22, 2016 
Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mrs. DINGELL) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of March 30, 2016, 
as ‘‘World Bipolar Day’’. 
Whereas 2.6 percent of adults in the United States live with 
bipolar disorder; 
Whereas bipolar disorder is the 6th leading cause of disability 
in the world; 
Whereas bipolar disorder is a psychiatric disease that causes 
shifts in mood, activity, and energy level; 
Whereas persons with bipolar disorder may have psychotic 
symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions and of 
those with psychotic symptoms, 40 percent experience 
Anosognosia a neurological impairment which results in 
‘‘lack of insight’’ into one’s condition; 
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HCON 71 PCS 
(6) DEBT HELD BY THE PUBLIC.—The appro-
priate levels of debt held by the public are as follows: 
Fiscal year 2018: $15,399,966,000,000. 
Fiscal year 2019: $15,971,804,000,000. 
Fiscal year 2020: $16,477,150,000,000. 
Fiscal year 2021: $16,920,847,000,000. 
Fiscal year 2022: $17,371,706,000,000. 
Fiscal year 2023: $17,720,326,000,000. 
Fiscal year 2024: $17,949,306,000,000. 
Fiscal year 2025: $18,156,356,000,000. 
Fiscal year 2026: $18,299,466,000,000. 
Fiscal year 2027: $18,345,826,000,000. 
SEC. 102. MAJOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES. 
The Congress determines and declares that the ap-
propriate levels of new budget authority and outlays for 
fiscal years 2018 through 2027 for each major functional 
category are: 
(1) National Defense (050): 
Fiscal year 2018: 
(A) 
New 
budget 
authority, 
$629,595,000,000. 
(B) Outlays, $607,810,000,000. 
Fiscal year 2019: 
(A) 
New 
budget 
authority, 
$660,832,000,000. 
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(3) supports comprehensive mental health re-
form; and 
(4) encourages all to draw on ‘‘World Bipolar 
Day’’ as an opportunity to promote mental well- 
being and awareness, ensure access to appropriate 
services, and support overall quality of life for those 
living with bipolar disorder. 
Æ 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4643
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat lands which are
contiguous to a principal residence and which were farmed for 5 years
before the sale of the principal residence as part of such residence.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1998
Mr. SMITH of Michigan (for himself and Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat lands
which are contiguous to a principal residence and which
were farmed for 5 years before the sale of the principal
residence as part of such residence.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INCLUSION OF FARMLAND AS PART OF PRIN-
CIPAL RESIDENCE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (d) of section 121 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to special
rules concerning the exclusion of gain from sale of prin-
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 65 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources 
in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 30, 2015 
Mr. BISHOP of Utah submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Natural Resources in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on Natural Re-
sources (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the 
‘‘Committee’’), including the expenses of all staff salaries, 
there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the 
House of Representatives for committee salaries and ex-
penses, not more than $13,573,844 for the One Hundred 
Fourteenth Congress. 
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cipal residence) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new paragraph:
‘‘(9) FARMLAND.—If, for each of the 5 taxable
years preceding the taxable year in which the sale or
exchange of a principal residence occurs, amounts
were includible in gross income from a farming busi-
ness conducted on real property contiguous to the
principal residence, then such real property shall, at
the election of the taxpayer, be treated as part of
the principal residence for purposes of this section.
For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term
‘contiguous’ means adjacent or adjoining (at 1 or
more corners), not taking into account any road
right-of-way.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to sales and exchanges occurring
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
(4) Authorizing the wholesale purchase of pre-
scription drugs at the Federal Supply Schedule
prices plus administrative cost will result in a benefit
to the Medicare population without cost to the tax-
payers.
(5) Authorizing similar benefits through hospice
programs will assist in extending the benefits of
lower prescription drug prices to those with terminal
illnesses.
(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to protect
Medicare beneficiaries from discriminatory pricing by drug
manufacturers and to make prescription drugs available
to Medicare beneficiaries at substantially reduced prices,
by allowing pharmacies to purchase drugs for Medicare
beneficiaries at the substantially reduced price available
under the Federal Supply Schedule.
SEC. 3. PARTICIPATING PHARMACIES.
(a) AGREEMENTS TO PARTICIPATE.—Any qualified
pharmacy may enter into an agreement with the Secretary
that enables the pharmacy to sell covered outpatient drugs
to Medicare beneficiaries at a reduced price, by authoriz-
ing the pharmacy to operate as a participating pharmacy
under this Act.
(b) RIGHT OF PARTICIPATING PHARMACIES TO OB-
TAIN DRUGS.—An agreement under this section shall enti-
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SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1— 
(1) not more than $6,786,922 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2016; and 
(2) not more than $6,786,922 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2017. 
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS. 
Payments under this resolution shall be made on 
vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the 
Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner 
directed by the Committee on House Administration. 
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS. 
Amounts made available under this resolution shall 
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by 
the Committee on House Administration. 
Æ 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4644
To permit farmers the option of declaring the taxable year in which produc-
tion flexibility contract payments and crop insurance payments are in-
cluded in gross income.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1998
Mr. SMITH of Michigan introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To permit farmers the option of declaring the taxable year
in which production flexibility contract payments and
crop insurance payments are included in gross income.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY CONTRACT PAY-
MENTS.
Notwithstanding the option under section 112(d)(3)
of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act
of 1996, the payment for fiscal year 1999 under a produc-
tion flexibility contract under subtitle B of title I of such
Act shall be includible in gross income for purposes of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for the taxpayer’s taxable
year ending during 1999 or, at the election of the tax-
payer, for the taxpayer’s taxable year ending during 1998.
SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF CROP INSURANCE PAYMENTS ELIGI-
BLE FOR DEFERRAL.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The second sentence of subsection
(d) of section 451 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
is amended by striking ‘‘or title’’ and inserting ‘‘, title’’
and by inserting after ‘‘1988,’’ the following: ‘‘or the Fed-
eral Crop Insurance Act,’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to payments received on, before,
or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4645
To extend permanently chapter 12 of title 11, United States Code, and
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to facilitate the bankruptcy
and debt restructuring process relating to farmers.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1998
Mr. SMITH of Michigan introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary, 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
A BILL
To extend permanently chapter 12 of title 11, United States
Code, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
to facilitate the bankruptcy and debt restructuring proc-
ess relating to farmers.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REPEAL OF FAMILY FARMER BANKRUPTCY
SUNSET PROVISION.
Section 302 of the Bankruptcy Judges, United States
Trustees, and Family Farmer Bankruptcy Act of 1986
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Whereas no nominee to the Supreme Court in our Nation’s 
history has waited longer than 125 days before receiving 
a final floor vote or other result, and Senate Republicans’ 
refusal to consider President Obama’s nominee could last 
for well over 300 days; 
Whereas retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Con-
nor, a Reagan appointee, said in response to the question 
of whether President Obama should nominate someone to 
fill the seat held by Justice Scalia, that ‘‘I think we need 
somebody there now to do the job, and let’s get on with 
it’’; 
Whereas the last four Justices to be appointed to the Su-
preme Court were confirmed in an average of 77 days, 
and that the average time between nomination and con-
firmation of Supreme Court Justices since 1967 has been 
59 days; and 
Whereas there is almost a full year left in President Obama’s 
term, leaving more than enough time for the Senate to 
consider and vote on President Obama’s nomination of 
Judge Garland: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the Senate should fulfill its constitutional 
obligation by observing regular order and holding 
hearings to consider the President’s nomination of 
Judge Garland to fill the vacant seat on the Su-
preme Court; and 
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