datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
(1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis-
trator’’ means the Administrator of the Environ-
mental Protection Agency. 
(2) CONSORTIUM.—The term ‘‘consortium’’ 
means a grant applicant or recipient under section 
3(a) that includes— 
(A) at least one institution of higher edu-
cation, nonprofit research institution, or govern-
ment laboratory; and 
(B) at least one for-profit entity, including 
a manufacturer, designer, refurbisher, or recy-
cler of electronic devices or the components of 
such devices. 
(3) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means 
the Director of the National Institute of Standards 
and Technology. 
(4) ELECTRONIC
DEVICE.—The term ‘‘elec-
tronic device’’ may include computers, computer 
monitors, televisions, laptops, printers, wireless de-
vices, copiers, fax machines, stereos, video gaming 
systems, and the components of these devices. 
(5) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The 
term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 101(a) of the 
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). 
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(6) MINORITY
SERVING
INSTITUTION.—The 
term ‘‘minority serving institution’’ means an insti-
tution that is an eligible institution under section 
371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 1067q(a)). 
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HR 2118 EAS
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
WATERSHED AND FLOOD PREVENTION OPERATIONS
For an additional amount for the emergency watershed
protection program, $3,328,000.
Ω3æPage 2, line 15, strike out ø$8,576,000¿ and insert:
$9,587,000
Ω4æPage 2, after line 16, insert:
RURAL DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE FUND PROGRAM
ACCOUNT
For an additional amount for the ‘‘Rural development
insurance fund program account’’, for the costs of water
and sewer direct loans, $35,543,000, to subsidize additional
gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans
not to exceed $250,000,000: Provided, That with regard to
the funds provided herein, the Secretary may use 1980 U.S.
Census information to determine the eligibility of loan ap-
plications submitted prior to the availability of 1990 U.S.
Census information.
Ω5æPage 2, after line 16, insert:
RURAL WATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL GRANTS
For an additional amount for ‘‘Rural water and waste
disposal grants’’, $35,000,000, to remain available until ex-
pended: Provided, That with regard to the funds provided
herein, the Secretary may use 1980 U.S. Census informa-
subsection without regard to whether the individual serves 
as an employee before, on, or after the date of enactment 
of this subsection.’’; and 
(3) in section 8414, by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this sec-
tion, an individual serving as a Member on or after the 
date of enactment of this subsection who otherwise meets 
the requirements for an annuity under another provision 
of this section shall not be entitled to an annuity until 
after attaining retirement age (as defined in section 
216(l)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
416(l)(1)).’’. 
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I 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2398 
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify the cir-
cumstances under which the enhanced penalty provisions for subsequent 
convictions apply. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 24, 2011 
Mr. SCOTT of Virginia (for himself and Mr. CONYERS) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to 
clarify the circumstances under which the enhanced pen-
alty provisions for subsequent convictions apply. 
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 ‘‘Firearm Recidivist 
Sentencing Act of 2011’’. 
SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO ENHANCED PENALTIES PROVI-
SIONS. 
Section 924(c) of title 18, United States Code, is 
amended— 
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(1) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking ‘‘In the 
case of a second or subsequent conviction under this 
subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘If a person is convicted 
under this subsection after a prior conviction under 
this subsection has become final’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(6) The provisions of section 411 of the Con-
trolled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 851), other than 
subsections (a)(2) and (e) of such section, as in ef-
fect on the date of the enactment of this paragraph, 
shall apply to sentencing for convictions under this 
subsection in the same manner in which such provi-
sions apply to sentencing for offenses under part D 
of title II of such Act.’’. 
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HR 2118 EAS
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC
ADMINISTRATION
OPERATIONS, RESEARCH, AND FACILITIES
(RESCISSION)
Of the amounts provided under this heading in Public
Law 102–395, $1,750,000 are rescinded and in addition of
the amounts also provided under this heading for a semi-
tropical research facility located at Key Largo, Florida, in
Public Law 101–515 and Public Law 102–140, $794,000
are rescinded.
Ω23æPage 4, after line 6, insert:
GENERAL PROVISION
SEC. 201. Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
the Secretary of Commerce, acting pursuant to Public Law
102–368 to provide grants to cover the costs of tourism pro-
motion needs arising from Hurricane Andrew, Hurricane
Iniki, or other disasters, shall not establish or enforce a
maximum or minimum dollar amount of assistance to be
made available to any State or eligible entity.
Ω24æPage 4, after line 6, insert:
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Ω25æPage 4, after line 6, insert:
(i) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section: 
(1) ADVANCED
HEAVY
DUTY
HYBRID
VEHI-
CLE.—The term ‘‘advanced heavy duty hybrid vehi-
cle’’ means a vehicle with a gross weight between 
14,000 and 56,000 pounds that is fueled, in part, by 
a rechargeable energy storage system, excluding 
truck tractors. 
(2) GREENHOUSE GAS.—The term ‘‘greenhouse 
gas’’ means— 
(A) carbon dioxide; 
(B) methane; 
(C) nitrous oxide; 
(D) hydrofluorocarbons; 
(E) perfluorocarbons; or 
(F) sulfur hexafluoride. 
(3) PLUG-IN HYBRID.—The term ‘‘plug-in hy-
brid’’ means a vehicle fueled, in part, by electrical 
power that can be recharged by connecting the vehi-
cle to an electric power source. 
(4) RETROFIT.—The term ‘‘retrofit’’ means the 
process of creating an advanced heavy duty hybrid 
vehicle by converting an existing, fuel-powered vehi-
cle. 
(5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of Energy. 
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(6) TRUCK TRACTOR.—The term ‘‘truck trac-
tor’’ has the meaning given such term in section 
31111(a)(3) of title 49, United States Code. 
(j) 
AUTHORIZATION
OF
APPROPRIATIONS.—(1) 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary 
$16,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2014 
to carry out this section. 
(2) Of the funds authorized under paragraph (1), not 
more than $1,000,000 per fiscal year may be used for— 
(A) carrying out the studies required under 
subsection (d); 
(B) carrying out the pilot program required 
under subsection (h); and 
(C) the administration of the program. 
(3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (6) of 
subsection (p) of section 641 of the Energy Independence 
and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17231), the total 
amount authorized to be appropriated under that sub-
section shall not exceed $279,000,000 for each of the fis-
cal years 2012 through 2014. 
SEC. 3. EXPANDING RESEARCH IN HYBRID TECHNOLOGY 
FOR LARGE VEHICLES. 
Subsection (g)(1) of the United States Energy Stor-
age Competitiveness Act of 2007 (enacted as section 
641(g)(1) of the Energy Independence and Security Act 
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of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17231(g)(1))) is amended by inserting 
‘‘vehicles with a gross weight over 16,000 pounds,’’ before 
‘‘stationary applications’’. 
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‘‘(3) ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING DEFINED.—
The ‘activities of daily living’ referred to in this sub-
section are as follows:
‘‘(A) Eating.
‘‘(B) Bathing.
‘‘(C) Dressing.
‘‘(D) Toileting.
‘‘(E) Transferring in and out of a bed or
in and out of a chair.
‘‘(e) IN-HOME CARE.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sec-
tion, the term ‘in-home care’ means the items and
services described in paragraph (2) furnished to an
individual by a home care agency (as defined in sec-
tion 1861(mm)) or by others under arrangements
with them made by the agency provided in a place
of residence used as such individual’s home (other
than services described in paragraph (2)(H)).
‘‘(2) SERVICES
DESCRIBED.—The items and
services described in this paragraph are as follows:
‘‘(A) Nursing care provided by or under
the supervision of a registered professional
nurse.
‘‘(B) Services of a homemaker/home health
aide who has successfully completed a training
and competency evaluation program approved
by the Secretary.
‘‘(C) Personal care services.
‘‘(D) Medical social services.
‘‘(E) Physical, occupational, or respiratory
therapy or speech-language pathology.
‘‘(F) Medical supplies (other than drugs
and biologicals) and durable medical equipment,
while under such a plan.
‘‘(G) Patient and caregiver (including fam-
ily caregiver) education and training to develop
skills necessary to permit the individual to re-
main in the home setting.
‘‘(H) Community care services furnished
outside of the place of residence.
‘‘(I) Such other home-based items and
services (other than room and board) as the
Secretary may approve.
‘‘(f) CASE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.—
‘‘(1) REQUESTS FOR ASSESSMENT.—Each indi-
vidual entitled to benefits under this title (or
another person on such individual’s behalf) may re-
quest a case management agency to conduct an as-
sessment under this section to determine whether
the individual is a dependent individual or a chron-
ically dependent individual.
‘‘(2) DESCRIPTION OF PLANS.—For purposes of
this section, a ‘case management plan’ means, with
respect to an individual, a written plan of care
which—
‘‘(A) is established and periodically re-
viewed and revised by a case management agen-
cy; and
‘‘(B) reflects the individual’s needs identi-
fied in the assessment under paragraph (1).
‘‘(3) CASE MANAGEMENT AGENCY DEFINED.—
In this section, the term ‘case management agency’
means a nonprofit or public agency or organization
(or a nonprofit or public subdivision of such an
agency or organization) certified by the Secretary to
conduct assessments and establish case management
plans under this subsection which—
‘‘(A) is experienced in conducting assess-
ments, in establishing and periodically reviewing
and revising case management plans for nurs-
ing facility services and in-home care, and in
coordinating and reviewing the quality of the
provision of such services and care;
In the Senate of the United States,
June 22, 1993.
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representa-
tives (H.R. 2118) entitled ‘‘An Act making supplemental ap-
propriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993,
and for other purposes’’, do pass with the following
AMENDMENTS:
Ω1æPage 2, after line 11, insert:
COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION
Notwithstanding any provision of law, any Commod-
ity Credit Corporation funds that were appropriated by
Public Law 102–229 and Public Law 102–368 for losses
of crop production in 1990, 1991, and 1992 and that are
unexpended as of the date of enactment of this Act shall
be made available to producers of 1990, 1991, and 1992
crops of wheat, feed grains, citrus, upland cotton, rice,
sugar beets, sugarcane, soybeans, and peanuts for losses of
production due to the deterioration of the quality of such
commodities caused by natural disasters, as determined by
the Corporation: Provided, That such funds shall also be
made available to producers of the 1993 crops of agricul-
tural commodities for crop losses caused by natural disas-
ters which occurred prior to May 1, 1993: Provided further,
798
empowerment zone shall be treated as a qualified
business if and only if—
‘‘(A) the property is not residential rental
property (as defined in section 168(e)(2)), and
‘‘(B) at least 50 percent of the gross rental
income from the real property is from enter-
prise zone businesses.
‘‘(3) RENTAL OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY.—The rental to others of tangible personal
property shall be treated as a qualified business if
and only if substantially all of the rental of such
property is by enterprise zone businesses or by resi-
dents of an empowerment zone.
‘‘(4) TREATMENT OF BUSINESS HOLDING IN-
TANGIBLES.—The term ‘qualified business’ shall not
include any trade or business consisting predomi-
nantly of the development or holding of intangibles
for sale or license.
‘‘(5) CERTAIN
BUSINESSES
EXCLUDED.—The
term ‘qualified business’ shall not include—
‘‘(A) any trade or business consisting of
the operation of any facility described in section
144(c)(6)(B), and
‘‘(B) any trade or business the principal
activity of which is farming (within the meaning
I 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 23 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund 
to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States 
merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval 
Transport Service) during World War II. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 5, 2011 
Mr. FILNER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Sec-
retary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant 
Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits 
to certain individuals who served in the United States 
merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service 
and the Naval Transport Service) during World War 
II. 
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 ‘‘Belated Thank You 
to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2011’’. 
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H. R. 2118—7
RELATED AGENCIES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
MILITARY USEFUL VESSEL OBLIGATION GUARANTEES
(INCLUDING RESCISSION)
For an additional amount for ‘‘Military Useful Vessel Obligation
Guarantees’’, $52,000,000, to remain available until expended: Pro-
vided, That not to exceed $4,000,000 of these funds may be trans-
ferred to and merged with the appropriation for Operations and
Training for administrative expenses associated with the program.
Of the funds provided under this heading in Public Law 102–
395, 106 Stat. 1860, $52,000,000 are rescinded.
BOARD FOR INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING
ISRAEL RELAY STATION
(RESCISSION)
From obligated and unobligated balances available under this
heading, $180,000,000 are rescinded.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries and expenses’’,
$11,500,000, to remain available until expended.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
(RESCISSION)
Of the funds made available under this heading in Public
Law 102–395 from offsetting collections to be earned by the Securi-
ties and Exchange Commission in fiscal year 1993, $11,700,000
are rescinded.
THOMAS JEFFERSON COMMEMORATION COMMISSION
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
(RESCISSION)
Of the amounts provided under this heading in Public Law
102–395, $100,000 are rescinded.
OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries and expenses’’, $500,000,
to remain available until expended.
SEC. 2. PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVED DURING 
WORLD WAR II IN THE UNITED STATES MER-
CHANT MARINE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPENSATION FUND.— 
Subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 38, United States Code, 
is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 
‘‘SEC. 533. MERCHANT MARINER EQUITY COMPENSATION 
FUND. 
‘‘(a) COMPENSATION FUND.—(1) There is in the gen-
eral fund of the Treasury a fund to be known as the ‘Mer-
chant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund’ (in this sec-
tion referred to as the ‘compensation fund’). 
‘‘(2) Subject to the availability of appropriations for 
such purpose, amounts in the compensation fund shall be 
available to the Secretary without fiscal year limitation to 
make payments to eligible individuals in accordance with 
this section. 
‘‘(b) ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.—(1) An eligible indi-
vidual is an individual who— 
‘‘(A) during the one-year period beginning on 
the date of the enactment of the Belated Thank You 
to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 
2009, submits to the Secretary an application con-
taining such information and assurances as the Sec-
retary may require; 
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I 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2400 
To prevent States from prohibiting male circumcision. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 24, 2011 
Mr. SHERMAN (for himself, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. NADLER, Mr. 
BERMAN, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. ISRAEL, 
and Mr. ACKERMAN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To prevent States from prohibiting male circumcision. 
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 ‘‘Religious and Parental 
Rights Defense Act of 2011’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds the following: 
(1) Male circumcision carries significant med-
ical benefits, including lower risk of sexually-trans-
mitted diseases, certain kinds of infection, and over-
all improved hygiene. 
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(2) Male circumcision is an important part of 
many world religions, including Judaism and Islam, 
and observers have safely embraced its practice for 
generations. 
SEC. 3. PREEMPTION OF STATE LAW PROHIBITING MALE 
CIRCUMCISION. 
No State or political subdivision of a State may adopt 
or continue in force a law, regulation, or order that pro-
hibits or regulates the circumcision of males who have not 
attained the age of 18 years and whose parent or guardian 
has consented to the circumcision, unless such law, regula-
tion, or order— 
(1) applies to all such circumcisions performed 
in the State; and 
(2) is limited to ensuring that all such 
circumcisions are performed in a hygienic manner. 
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(II) any non-air quality health 
and environmental impact and energy 
requirements of the standards and re-
quirements; 
(III) the feasibility of imple-
menting the standards and require-
ments, including the time needed to— 
(aa) obtain necessary permit 
approvals; and 
(bb) procure, install, and 
test control equipment; 
(IV) the availability of equip-
ment, suppliers, and labor, given the 
requirements of the regulations and 
other proposed or finalized regula-
tions; and 
(V) potential net employment im-
pacts. 
(B) NEW SOURCES.—With respect to the 
regulations promulgated pursuant to paragraph 
(2)— 
(i) the date on which the Adminis-
trator proposes a regulation pursuant to 
paragraph (2)(A) establishing an emission 
standard under section 112 of the Clean
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 2401 
AN ACT 
To require analyses of the cumulative and incre-
mental impacts of certain rules and actions of 
the Environmental Protection Agency, and for 
other purposes.
H. R. 2118—6
year 1993 by this or any other Act shall be available for the
interagency funding of debt collection tracking and reporting by
the Department of Justice.
ASSETS FORFEITURE FUND
(RESCISSION)
Of the funds made available under this heading in Public
Law 102–395, $35,000,000 are rescinded.
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
For an additional amount for ‘‘Salaries and expenses’’,
$32,000,000, to remain available until expended, of which the entire
amount is for necessary expenses of the Federal Bureau of Inves-
tigation for special programs in support of the Nation’s security.
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
(RESCISSION)
From unobligated balances available under this heading,
$145,000,000 are rescinded.
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
For 
an 
additional 
amount 
for 
‘‘Justice 
Assistance’’,
$150,000,000, to remain available until expended, for grants author-
ized by chapter A of subpart 2 of part E of title I of the Omnibus
Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, notwith-
standing the limitations of section 511 of said Act: Provided, That
such funds shall be available only for the cost of the salaries
and benefits, excluding overtime payments, resulting from the hir-
ing of additional sworn law enforcement personnel.
THE JUDICIARY
COURTS OF APPEALS, DISTRICT COURTS, AND OTHER JUDICIAL
SERVICES
DEFENDER SERVICES
For an additional amount for ‘‘Defender Services’’, $55,000,000,
to remain available until expended.
FEES OF JURORS AND COMMISSIONERS
For an additional amount for ‘‘Fees of Jurors and Commis-
sioners’’, $5,500,000.