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Calendar No. 567 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION H. R. 3939 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 12, 2004 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs 
JUNE 7, 2004 
Reported by Ms. COLLINS, without amendment 
AN ACT 
To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Serv-
ice located at 14–24 Abbott Road in Fair Lawn, New 
Jersey, as the ‘‘Mary Ann Collura Post Office Building’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. 
The facility of the United States Postal Service lo-
cated at 14–24 Abbott Road in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, 
and known as the Fair Lawn Main Post Office, shall be 
known and designated as the ‘‘Mary Ann Collura Post Of-
fice Building’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility 
referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference 
to the ‘‘Mary Ann Collura Post Office Building’’.
Calendar No. 567 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3939 
AN ACT 
To redesignate the facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 14–24 Abbott Road in 
Fair Lawn, New Jersey, as the ‘‘Mary Ann 
Collura Post Office Building’’. 
JUNE 7, 2004 
Reported without amendment
systems that are more stringent than the require-
ments established under this subsection.’’. 
(b) PENALTIES.—Section 9006(d)(2) of such Act (42 
U.S.C. 6991e(d)(2)) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of subparagraph 
(B); 
(2) by inserting ‘‘; or’’ at the end of subpara-
graph (C); and 
(3) by adding the following new subparagraph 
after subparagraph (C): 
‘‘(D) the secondary containment requirements 
established in section 9003(i),’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 393
For the relief of Alejandra Arias Garcia. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 27, 2003
Mr. PASTOR introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
For the relief of Alejandra Arias Garcia.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. WAIVER OF GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL OF, OR 
DENIAL 
OF 
ADMISSION 
TO, 
ALEJANDRA 
ARIAS GARCIA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding sections 212(a) 
and 237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 
Alejandra Arias Garcia may not be removed from the 
United States, denied admission to the United States, or 
considered ineligible for lawful permanent residence in the 
United States, by reason of any ground for removal or 
denial of admission that is reflected in the records of the
Department of Homeland Security, the Immigration and 
Naturalization Service of the Department of Justice, or 
the Visa Office of the Department of State, on the date 
of the enactment of this Act. 
(b) RESCISSION OF OUTSTANDING ORDER OF RE-
MOVAL.—The Secretary of Homeland Security, or the At-
torney General, as appropriate, shall rescind any out-
standing order of removal or deportation, or any finding 
of deportability, that has been entered against Alejandra 
Arias Garcia by reason of any ground described in sub-
section (a).
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3940
To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for secondary containment 
to prevent MTBE and petroleum contamination. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 11, 2004
Mr. DINGELL (for himself, Ms. SOLIS, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. 
WYNN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for sec-
ondary containment to prevent MTBE and petroleum 
contamination.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 9003 of the Solid Waste 
Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6991b) is amended by adding the 
following new subsection at the end: 
‘‘(i) SECONDARY CONTAINMENT.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any new underground stor-
age tank system installed after the effective date of
this subsection, or any existing underground storage 
tank system that is replaced after the effective date 
of this subsection, shall be secondarily contained and 
space between the primary and secondary contain-
ment shall be monitored for leaks if the new or re-
placed underground storage tank or piping is within 
1,000 feet of any existing community water system 
or any existing potable drinking water well or other 
sensitive area as determined by the agency imple-
menting the program in each State. 
‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.—(A) In the case of the re-
placement of an existing underground storage tank 
that is connected to other underground storage 
tanks by piping, paragraph (1) shall apply only to 
the underground storage tank being replaced and 
not to such other underground storage tanks. 
‘‘(B) In the case of the replacement of existing 
underground pipes connected to an underground 
storage tank, paragraph (1) shall apply only to the 
underground pipes and not to the underground stor-
age tanks to which the pipes are connected. 
‘‘(3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This subsection shall 
take effect 18 months after the date of enactment 
of this subsection. 
‘‘(4) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this subsection:
‘‘(A) The term ‘secondarily contained’ 
means a release detection and prevention sys-
tem that meets the requirements of 40 Code of 
Federal Regulations section 280.43(g) and in-
cludes double-walled tanks and piping systems, 
dispenser liners, piping sumps, or single-walled 
tanks or piping systems that are contained 
within a liner or an impervious barrier area as 
set forth in 40 Code of Federal Regulations 
part 280. 
‘‘(B) The term ‘underground storage tank’ 
has the meaning given to this term under sec-
tion 9001, except as limited with respect to 
tank combinations and underground pipes 
under paragraph (2) of this subsection. 
‘‘(5) PROMULGATION
OF
REGULATIONS
OR 
GUIDELINES.—The Administrator may issue regula-
tions or guidelines implementing the requirements of 
paragraph (1). 
‘‘(6) NO
EFFECT
ON
STATE
AUTHORITY.—
Nothing in this subsection affects the authority of a 
State to establish or enforce any regulation, require-
ment, or standard of performance relating to sec-
ondary containment of underground storage tank
the source or disposition of funds related to 
such practices; or 
‘‘(C) the dissipation, fraudulent transfer, 
or concealment of assets subject to recovery by 
the Commission.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 16(a)(2) of 
the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 56(a)(2)) 
is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (C) by striking ‘‘or’’ after 
the semicolon; 
(2) in subparagraph (D) by inserting ‘‘or’’ after 
the semicolon; and 
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(E) under section 21A of this Act;’’. 
SEC. 8. PROTECTION FOR VOLUNTARY PROVISION OF IN-
FORMATION. 
The Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 
et seq.) is further amended by adding after section 21A 
(as added by section 7 of this Act) the following: 
‘‘SEC. 21B. PROTECTION FOR VOLUNTARY PROVISION OF 
INFORMATION. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.— 
‘‘(1) NO LIABILITY FOR PROVIDING CERTAIN 
MATERIAL.—An entity described in paragraphs (2)
or (3) of subsection (d) that voluntarily provides ma-
terial to the Commission that such entity reasonably 
believes is relevant to— 
‘‘(A) a possible unfair or deceptive act or 
practice, as defined in section 5(a) of this Act; 
or 
‘‘(B) assets subject to recovery by the 
Commission, including assets located in foreign 
jurisdictions; 
shall not be liable to any person under any law or 
regulation of the United States, or under the con-
stitution, or any law or regulation, of any State, po-
litical subdivision of a State, territory of the United 
States, or the District of Columbia, for such provi-
sion of material or for any failure to provide notice 
of such provision of material or of intention to pro-
vide material. 
‘‘(2) LIMITATIONS.—Nothing in this subsection 
shall be construed to exempt any such entity from 
liability— 
‘‘(A) for the underlying conduct reported; 
or 
‘‘(B) to any Federal agency for providing 
such material or for any failure to comply with 
any obligation the entity may have to notify a
(regardless of whether the existing facility is 
being rehabilitated); or 
‘‘(B) a substantially rehabilitated child 
care facility, including equipment to be used in 
the operation of the facility; and 
‘‘(2) make a commitment to insure any mort-
gage described in paragraph (1) before the date of 
execution or disbursement of the mortgage. 
‘‘(c) TERMS AND CONDITIONS.—
‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE CHILD CARE FACILITIES.—Each 
mortgage insured under this section shall be secured 
by a child care facility for which a certification of 
compliance has been issued by the Secretary under 
section 258(c) during the 12-month period preceding 
the date on which the commitment to insure the 
mortgage is issued under this section. 
‘‘(2) APPROVED MORTGAGOR.—
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—Each mortgage in-
sured under this section shall be executed by a 
mortgagor approved by the Secretary. 
‘‘(B) REGULATION.—The Secretary may—
‘‘(i) require an approved mortgagor 
who executes a mortgage under subpara-
graph (A) to be regulated with respect to 
charges and methods of financing and, if
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3942
AN ACT
To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Serv-
ice located at 7 Commercial Boulevard in Middletown,
Rhode Island, as the ‘‘Rhode Island Veterans Post Office
Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION.
The facility of the United States Postal Service lo-
cated at 7 Commercial Boulevard in Middletown, Rhode
Island, is hereby redesignated as the ‘‘Rhode Island Vet-
erans Post Office Building’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility
referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference
to the ‘‘Rhode Island Veterans Post Office Building’’.
Passed the House of Representatives April 27, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 3942
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four
An Act
To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7 Commer-
cial Boulevard in Middletown, Rhode Island, as the ‘‘Rhode Island Veterans Post
Office Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION.
The facility of the United States Postal Service located at
7 Commercial Boulevard in Middletown, Rhode Island, is hereby
redesignated as the ‘‘Rhode Island Veterans Post Office Building’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper,
or other record of the United States to the facility referred to
in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Rhode
Island Veterans Post Office Building’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3942
To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
7 Commercial Boulevard in Middletown, Rhode Island, as the ‘‘Rhode 
Island Veterans Post Office Building’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 11, 2004
Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island (for himself and Mr. LANGEVIN) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
A BILL 
To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Serv-
ice located at 7 Commercial Boulevard in Middletown, 
Rhode Island, as the ‘‘Rhode Island Veterans Post Office 
Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. RHODE ISLAND VETERANS POST OFFICE 
BUILDING. 
(a) REDESIGNATION.—The facility of the United 
States Postal Service located at 7 Commercial Boulevard 
in Middletown, Rhode Island, is hereby redesignated as 
the ‘‘Rhode Island Veterans Post Office Building’’.
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, reg-
ulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall 
be deemed to be a reference to the Rhode Island Veterans 
Post Office Building.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3942
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
APRIL 28, 2004
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs 
AN ACT 
To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Serv-
ice located at 7 Commercial Boulevard in Middletown, 
Rhode Island, as the ‘‘Rhode Island Veterans Post Office 
Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 3942 RFS 
SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. 
The facility of the United States Postal Service lo-
cated at 7 Commercial Boulevard in Middletown, Rhode 
Island, is hereby redesignated as the ‘‘Rhode Island Vet-
erans Post Office Building’’. 
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility 
referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference 
to the ‘‘Rhode Island Veterans Post Office Building’’.
Passed the House of Representatives April 27, 2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
HR 3942 RFS 
SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. 
The facility of the United States Postal Service lo-
cated at 7 Commercial Boulevard in Middletown, Rhode 
Island, is hereby redesignated as the ‘‘Rhode Island Vet-
erans Post Office Building’’. 
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, 
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility 
referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference 
to the ‘‘Rhode Island Veterans Post Office Building’’.
Passed the House of Representatives April 27, 2004. 
Attest: 
Jeff Trendahl, 
Clerk.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3943
To extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) 
to the products of Laos. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 11, 2004
Mr. CRANE (for himself, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. DOOLEY of 
California, Mr. WELLER, Mr. CASE, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. EVANS, Mr. PITTS, 
Mr. CROWLEY, and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade 
relations treatment) to the products of Laos.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS TO 
LAOS. 
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that—
(1) the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is 
pursuing a broad policy of adopting market-based 
reforms to enhance its economic competitiveness and 
achieve an attractive climate for investment;
(2) extension of normal trade relations treat-
ment would assist the Lao People’s Democratic Re-
public in developing its economy based on free mar-
ket principles and becoming competitive in the global 
marketplace; 
(3) establishing normal commercial relations on 
a reciprocal basis with the Lao People’s Democratic 
Republic will promote United States exports to the 
rapidly growing southeast Asian region and expand 
opportunities for United States business and invest-
ment in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic econ-
omy; 
(4) United States and Laotian commercial in-
terests would benefit from the bilateral trade agree-
ment between the United States and the Lao Peo-
ple’s Democratic Republic, signed in 2003, providing 
for market access and the protection of intellectual 
property rights; 
(5) the Lao People’s Democratic Republic has 
taken cooperative steps with the United States in 
the global war on terrorism, combating the traf-
ficking of narcotics, and the accounting for Amer-
ican servicemen and civilians still missing from the 
Vietnam war; and
(6) expanding bilateral trade relations that in-
clude a commercial agreement may promote further 
progress by the Lao People’s Democratic Republic 
on human rights, religious tolerance, democratic 
rule, and transparency, and assist that country in 
adopting regional and world trading rules and prin-
ciples. 
(b) EXTENSION
OF NONDISCRIMINATORY TREAT-
MENT TO THE PRODUCTS OF THE LAO PEOPLE’S DEMO-
CRATIC REPUBLIC.—
(1) HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE AMEND-
MENT.—General note 3(b) of the Harmonized Tariff 
Schedule of the United States is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘Laos’’. 
(2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made 
by paragraph (1) applies with respect to goods en-
tered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consump-
tion, on or after the effective date of a notice pub-
lished in the Federal Register by the United States 
Trade Representative that a trade agreement obli-
gating reciprocal most-favored-nation treatment be-
tween the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the 
United States has entered into force.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3944
To provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of Natural Resources 
Conservation Service property in Riverside, California, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 11, 2004
Mr. CALVERT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture 
A BILL 
To provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of Natural 
Resources Conservation Service property in Riverside, 
California, 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. LAND CONVEYANCE, NATURAL RESOURCES 
CONSERVATION SERVICE PROPERTY, RIVER-
SIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. 
(a) CONVEYANCE REQUIRED.—Notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, the Secretary of Agriculture shall 
convey, without consideration, to the Riverside-Corona Re-
source Conservation District all right, title, and interest 
of the United States in and to a parcel of real property,
including improvements thereon, that is located at 4500 
Glenwood Drive in Riverside, California, consists of ap-
proximately 9.5 acres, and is administered by the Natural 
Resources Conservation Service of the Department of Ag-
riculture. 
(b) CONDITION OF CONVEYANCE.—As a condition of 
the conveyance under subsection (a), the Riverside-Corona 
Resource Conservation District shall agree to use the con-
veyed property for land conservation and related research 
and to make the property available, to the furthest extent 
practicable, to other public agencies engaged in similar ac-
tivities. 
(c) REVERSIONARY INTEREST.—If the Secretary de-
termines that the property conveyed under subsection (a) 
is not being used in accordance with the condition imposed 
by subsection (b), all right, title, and interest in and to 
the property, including any improvements thereon, shall 
revert to the United States, and the United States shall 
have the right of immediate entry onto the property. Any 
determination of the Secretary under this subsection shall 
be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing. 
(d) DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY.—The exact acreage 
and legal description of the property to be conveyed under 
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory 
to the Secretary.
(e) ADDITIONAL TERMS
AND CONDITIONS.—The 
Secretary may require such additional terms and condi-
tions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 
(a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the 
interests of the United States.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3945
To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities 
Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the 
design, planning, and construction of a project to reclaim and reuse 
wastewater within and outside of the service area of the City of Corona 
Water Utility, California. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 11, 2004
Mr. CALVERT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Resources 
A BILL 
To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater 
Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of 
the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and 
construction of a project to reclaim and reuse wastewater 
within and outside of the service area of the City of 
Corona Water Utility, California.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. CITY OF CORONA WATER UTILITY, CALIFORNIA, 
WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE PROJECT. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Reclamation Wastewater 
and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act (Public Law
102–575, title XVI; 43 U.S.C. 390h et seq.) is amended 
by adding at the end the following new section: 
‘‘SEC. 1636. CITY OF CORONA WATER UTILITY, CALIFORNIA, 
WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE PROJECT. 
‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in coopera-
tion with the City of Corona Water Utility, California, is 
authorized to participate in the design, planning, and con-
struction of, and land acquisition for, a project to reclaim 
and reuse wastewater, including degraded groundwaters, 
within and outside of the service area of the City of Co-
rona Water Utility, California. 
‘‘(b) COST SHARE.—The Federal share of the cost 
of the project authorized by this section shall not exceed 
25 percent of the total cost of the project. 
‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The Secretary shall not provide 
funds for the operation and maintenance of the project 
authorized by this section.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
in section 2 of such Act is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 1635 the following:
‘‘Sec. 1636. City of Corona Water Utility, California, water recycling and reuse 
project.’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3947
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that monetary benefits 
paid to veterans by States and municipalities shall be excluded from 
consideration as income for purposes of pension benefits paid by the 
Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 11, 2004
Mr. CROWLEY (for himself, Mr. EVANS, Mr. SANDLIN, Mrs. MCCARTHY of 
New York, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. CLAY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. 
FROST, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. 
OWENS, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. WEINER, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. MCNULTY, 
Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. NADLER, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. GOR-
DON, Mr. ISRAEL, and Mr. REYNOLDS) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide that 
monetary benefits paid to veterans by States and munici-
palities shall be excluded from consideration as income 
for purposes of pension benefits paid by the Secretary 
of Veterans Affairs.
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 ‘‘Veterans Pensions Protec-
tion Act’’.
SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS FROM CONSID-
ERATION AS INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF VET-
ERANS PENSION BENEFITS. 
(a) EXCLUSION.—Section 1503(a) of title 38, United 
States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph 
(9); 
(2) by redesignating paragraph (10) as para-
graph (11); and 
(3) by inserting after paragraph (9) the fol-
lowing new paragraph (10): 
‘‘(10) payment of a monetary amount to a vet-
eran from a State or municipality that is paid as a 
veterans’ benefit; and’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
subsection (a) shall apply with respect to determinations 
of income for calendar years beginning after the date of 
the enactment of this Act.
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