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(D) Paragraph (8) of section 56(a), as redesig-
nated by subparagraph (C), is amended by striking
‘‘subsection (g)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (c)’’.
(E) Section 56 is amended by striking sub-
section (e) and by redesignating subsections (d) and
(g) as subsections (b) and (c), respectively.
(12)(A) Section 58 is hereby repealed.
(B) Clause (i) of section 56(b)(2)(A) (as redes-
ignated by paragraph (11)(E)), is amended by in-
serting ‘‘, in the case of taxable years beginning be-
fore January 1, 1999,’’ before ‘‘section 58’’.
(C) Subsection (h) of section 59 is amended—
(i) by striking ‘‘, 465, and 1366(d)’’ and
inserting ‘‘and 465’’, and
(ii) by striking ‘‘56, 57, and 58’’ and in-
serting ‘‘56 and 57’’.
(13)(A) Subparagraph (C) of section 59(a)(1)
is amended by striking ‘‘subparagraph (A)(i) or
(B)(i) of section 55(b)(1) (whichever applies)’’ and
inserting ‘‘section 55(b)(1)(A)’’.
(B) Paragraph (3) of section 59(a) is amended
to read as follows:
‘‘(3) PRE-CREDIT TENTATIVE MINIMUM TAX.—
For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘pre-credit
tentative minimum tax’ means the amount deter-
mined under section 55(b)(1)(A).’’.
(C) Section 59 is amended by striking sub-
section (c).
(D) Section 59 is amended by striking sub-
section (j).
(14) Paragraph (7) of section 382(l) is amend-
ed by striking ‘‘section 56(d)’’ and inserting ‘‘section
56(b)’’.
(15) Paragraph (2) of section 641(c) is amend-
ed by striking subparagraph (B) and by redesig-
nating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs
(B) and (C), respectively.
(16) Subsections (b) and (c) of section 666 are
each amended by striking ‘‘(other than the tax im-
posed by section 55)’’.
(17) Subsections (c)(5) and (d)(3)(B) of section
772 are each amended by striking ‘‘56, 57, and 58’’
and inserting ‘‘56 and 57’’.
(18) Sections 847 and 848(i) are each amended
by striking ‘‘section 56(g)’’ and inserting ‘‘section
56(c)’’.
(19) Sections 871(b)(1) and 877(b) are each
amended by striking ‘‘or 55’’.
(20) Subsection (a) of section 897 is amended
to read as follows:
‘‘(a) GENERAL RULE.—For purposes of this title,
gain or loss of a nonresident alien individual or a foreign
corporation from the disposition of a United States real
property interest shall be taken into account—
‘‘(1) in the case of a nonresident alien indi-
vidual, under section 871(b)(1), or
‘‘(2) in the case of a foreign corporation, under
section 882(a)(1),
as if the taxpayer were engaged in a trade or business
within the United States during the taxable year and as
if such gain or loss were effectively connected with such
trade or business.’’.
(21) Paragraph (1) of section 962(a) is amend-
ed by striking ‘‘sections 1 and 55’’ and inserting
‘‘section 1’’.
(22) Paragraph (1) of section 1397E(c) is
amended to read as follows:
‘‘(1) the regular tax liability (as defined in sec-
tion 26(b), over’’
(23) The last sentence of section 1563(a) is
amended by striking ‘‘section 55(d)(3)’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘section 55(d)(2)’’.
(24) Subparagraph (B) of section 6015(d)(2) is
amended by striking ‘‘or 55’’.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
December 31, 1998.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1563
To prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense
from being used for the deployment of ground elements of the United
States Armed Forces in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia unless that
deployment is specifically authorized by law.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 26, 1999
Mrs. FOWLER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations, 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 prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department
of Defense from being used for the deployment of ground
elements of the United States Armed Forces in the Fed-
eral Republic of Yugoslavia unless that deployment is
specifically authorized by law.
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 ‘‘Military Operations
in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Limitation Act of
1999’’.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF DEPARTMENT OF DE-
FENSE FUNDS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED
STATES GROUND FORCES TO THE FEDERAL
REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA WITHOUT SPE-
CIFIC AUTHORIZATION BY LAW.
(a) IN GENERAL.—None of the funds appropriated
or otherwise available to the Department of Defense may
be obligated or expended for the deployment of ground ele-
ments of the United States Armed Forces in the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia unless such deployment is specifi-
cally authorized by a law enacted after the enactment of
this Act.
(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—The prohibition in
subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the authority
of the President under the Constitution to initiate mis-
sions specifically limited to rescuing United States mili-
tary personnel or citizens in the Federal Republic of Yugo-
slavia.
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has the burden of proving that the matter sought to be pro-
tected is not functional.’’.
SEC. 6. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.
(a) ASSIGNMENT OF MARKS.—Section 10 of the Trade-
mark Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1060) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘subsequent purchaser’’ in the
second to last sentence and inserting ‘‘assignment’’;
(2) in the first sentence by striking ‘‘mark,’’ and
inserting ‘‘mark’’; and
(3) in the third sentence by striking the second
period at the end.
(b) ADDITIONAL CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—The text
and title of the Trademark Act of 1946 are amended by
striking ‘‘trade-marks’’ each place it appears and inserting
‘‘trademarks’’.
SEC. 7. RIGHTS OF PERFORMERS OF MUSICAL GROUPS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Part A of subtitle II title 36,
United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter
2401 the following new chapter:
‘‘CHAPTER 2501—ASSOCIATION TO PRE-
SERVE AUTHENTICITY OF MUSICAL
GROUPS
‘‘Sec.
‘‘250101. Association established.
‘‘250102. Objects and purposes.
‘‘250103. Powers.
‘‘250104. Standards for use of certification mark.
‘‘250105. Rights of performers.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1564
To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study regarding Fort
King, Florida.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 26, 1999
Mr. STEARNS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
A BILL
To require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study
regarding Fort King, Florida.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that—
(1) the Second Seminole War, 1835–1842, is
an important period of conflict in the history of the
Nation and lasted longer than any other armed con-
flict in which the Nation participated, except the
Vietnam War;
(2) Fort King, in central Florida, played an im-
portant historic role in the Second Seminole War as
the site of the outbreak of hostilities between the
United States Government and the Seminole Indians
of Florida, who were led by Seminole Indian Chief
Osceola;
(3) Fort King represents a unique site for ex-
ploration and interpretation of the attack that ig-
nited the Second Seminole War on December 28,
1835; and
(4) Fort King and the surrounding area contain
materials and artifacts used in the attack and in the
life of the Seminole Indians.
SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT OF STUDY.
The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter in this Act
referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall conduct a study to
identify potential means to preserve, develop, and inter-
pret Fort King, in central Florida, and the surrounding
area. As part of the study, the Secretary shall propose
alternatives for cooperation in the preservation and inter-
pretation of Fort King and shall provide recommendations
with respect to the suitability and feasibility of estab-
lishing Fort King as a unit of the National Park System.
SEC. 3. FINDINGS INCLUDED IN STUDY.
The study required by section 2 shall contain, but
need not be limited to, findings with respect to—
(1) the role played by Fort King in the Second
Seminole War;
(2) identification of the historical, cultural, and
archaeological material found in Fort King and the
surrounding area relating to life at the time of and
preceding the Second Seminole War;
(3) the types of Federal, State, and local pro-
grams that are available to preserve and develop
Fort King and the surrounding area and to make
the fort and the surrounding area accessible for pub-
lic use and enjoyment; and
(4) the potential use of, and coordination with,
Federal, State, and local programs to manage, in
the public interest, the historical and cultural re-
sources found at and around Fort King.
SEC. 4. CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW.
The Secretary shall submit a report detailing the re-
sults of the study required by section 2 to the committees
of jurisdiction of the House of Representatives and the
Senate not later than 12 months after the date of the en-
actment of this Act.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1565
To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 relating to dilution of famous marks,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 27, 1999
Mr. COBLE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Trademark Act of 1946 relating to dilution
of famous marks, 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 ‘‘Trademark Amend-
ments Act of 1999’’.
SEC. 2. DILUTION AS A GROUNDS FOR OPPOSITION AND
CANCELATION.
(a) REGISTRABLE MARKS.—Section 2 of the Act en-
titled ‘‘An Act to provide for the registration and protec-
tion of trade-marks used in commerce, to carry out the
provisions of certain international conventions, and for
other purposes’’ (in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Trade-
mark Act of 1946’’) (15 U.S.C. 1052) is amended by add-
ing at the end the following flush sentences: ‘‘A mark
which when used would cause dilution under section 43(c)
may be refused registration only pursuant to a proceeding
brought under section 13. A registration for a mark which
when used would cause dilution under section 43(c) may
be canceled pursuant to a proceeding brought under either
section 14 or section 24.’’.
(b) OPPOSITION.—Section 13(a) of the Trademark
Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1063(a)) is amended in the first
sentence by inserting ‘‘, including as a result of dilution
under section 43(c),’’ after ‘‘principal register’’.
(c) PETITIONS TO CANCEL REGISTRATIONS.—Sec-
tion 14 of the Trademark Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1064)
is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by in-
serting ‘‘, including as a result of dilution under section
43(c),’’ after ‘‘damaged’’.
(d) CANCELATION.—Section 24 of the Trademark
Act of 1946 (15 U.S.C. 1092) is amended in the second
sentence by inserting ‘‘, including as a result of dilution
under section 43(c),’’ after ‘‘register’’.
‘‘§ 250101. Association established
‘‘There shall be established a body corporate which
shall be known as the ‘Association to Preserve the Authen-
ticity of Musical Groups’. The Association shall have per-
petual succession and the powers and limitations contained
in this chapter. The Association shall appoint its chair-
person.
‘‘§ 250102. Objects and purposes
‘‘The objects and purposes of the Association shall be—
‘‘(1) to benefit entertainers and performers who
have performed with original entertainment groups;
‘‘(2) to promote, develop, and assist in pre-
serving and protecting the rights of entertainers and
performers; and
‘‘(3) to educate the public concerning the history
of performing groups and the names of the actual per-
formers in those groups.
To aid in its purposes, the Association shall promote and
use the certification mark it establishes under this chapter
and allow performers to use the certification mark of the
Association in accordance with the chapter.
‘‘§ 250103. Powers
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Association may—
‘‘(1) sue and be sued, collect dues, claim and de-
fend in any court its rights and its members rights
in its certification mark;
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1566
To prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense
from being used for the deployment of ground elements of the United
States Armed Forces in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia unless that
deployment is specifically authorized by law.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 27, 1999
Mrs. FOWLER (for herself, Mr. GOODLING, Mr. KASICH, Mr. BLUNT, and Mr.
CHAMBLISS) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations, 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 prohibit the use of funds appropriated to the Department
of Defense from being used for the deployment of ground
elements of the United States Armed Forces in the Fed-
eral Republic of Yugoslavia unless that deployment is
specifically authorized by law.
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 ‘‘Military Operations
in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Limitation Act of
1999’’.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF DEPARTMENT OF DE-
FENSE FUNDS FOR DEPLOYMENT OF UNITED
STATES GROUND FORCES TO THE FEDERAL
REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA WITHOUT SPE-
CIFIC AUTHORIZATION BY LAW.
(a) IN GENERAL.—None of the funds appropriated
or otherwise available to the Department of Defense may
be obligated or expended for the deployment of ground ele-
ments of the United States Armed Forces in the Federal
Republic of Yugoslavia unless such deployment is specifi-
cally authorized by a law enacted after the enactment of
this Act.
(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—The prohibition in
subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the initiation
of missions specifically limited to rescuing United States
military personnel or citizens in the Federal Republic of
Yugoslavia.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1567
To amend the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies
and Open Markets Support Act of 1992 to eliminate the restriction
on assistance to Azerbaijan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 27, 1999
Mr. KING (for himself and Mr. SNYDER) introduced the following bill; which
was referred to the Committee on International Relations
A BILL
To amend the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian
Democracies and Open Markets Support Act of 1992
to eliminate the restriction on assistance to Azerbaijan.
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 ‘‘Transcaucasus Peace,
Stability, and Democracy Act’’.
SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF RESTRICTION ON ASSISTANCE TO
AZERBAIJAN.
The Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian De-
mocracies and Open Markets Support Act of 1992 is
amended by striking section 907.
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‘‘(1)(A) If a person with standing to contest the
forfeiture of property in a judicial civil forfeiture pro-
ceeding under a civil forfeiture statute is financially
unable to obtain representation by counsel, and the
person is represented by counsel appointed under sec-
tion 3006A of this title in connection with a related
criminal case, the court may authorize counsel to rep-
resent that person with respect to the claim.
‘‘(B) In determining whether to authorize coun-
sel to represent a person under subparagraph (A), the
court shall take into account such factors as—
‘‘(i) the person’s standing to contest the for-
feiture; and
‘‘(ii) whether the claim appears to be made
in good faith.
‘‘(2)(A) If a person with standing to contest the
forfeiture of property in a judicial civil forfeiture pro-
ceeding under a civil forfeiture statute is financially
unable to obtain representation by counsel, and the
property subject to forfeiture is real property that is
being used by the person as a primary residence, the
court, at the request of the person, shall insure that
the person is represented by an attorney for the Legal
Services Corporation with respect to the claim.
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requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Bal-
anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985,
as amended.
MISSILE PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ‘‘Missile Procurement,
Air Force’’, $178,200,000, to remain available for obliga-
tion until September 30, 2000: Provided, That such
amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency
requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Bal-
anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985,
as amended.
PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, AIR FORCE
For an additional amount for ‘‘Procurement of Am-
munition, Air Force’’, $35,000,000, to remain available
for obligation until September 30, 2000: Provided, That
such amount is designated by the Congress as an emer-
gency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of
1985, as amended.
OPERATIONAL RAPID RESPONSE TRANSFER FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
In addition to the amounts appropriated or otherwise
made available in this Act and the Department of Defense
Appropriations Act, 1999 (Public Law 105–262),
$400,000,000, to remain available for obligation until Sep-
(c) DUTIES.—The duties of the Committee shall be
the following:
(1) Review, coordinate, and monitor plans and
programs developed in the public and private sec-
tors, that affect the ability of small business con-
cerns owned and controlled by veterans to obtain
capital and credit and to access markets.
(2) Promote the collection of business informa-
tion and survey data as they relate to veterans and
small business concerns owned and controlled by vet-
erans.
(3) Monitor and promote plans, programs, and
operations of the departments and agencies of the
United States that may contribute to the formation
and growth of small business concerns owned and
controlled by veterans.
(4) Develop and promote initiatives, policies,
programs, and plans designed to foster small busi-
ness concerns owned and controlled by veterans.
(5) In cooperation with the National Veterans
Business Development Corporation, develop a com-
prehensive plan, to be updated annually, for joint
public-private sector efforts to facilitate growth and
development of small business concerns owned and
controlled by veterans.
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able in the private market or under section 503
of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.
Attest:
Secretary.
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and’’ after the
semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(3) small business concerns owned and con-
trolled by veterans, as defined in section 3(q) of the
Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(q)), and small
business concerns owned and controlled by service-dis-
abled veterans, as defined in such section 3(q).’’.
SEC. 603. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.
The Administrator of the Small Business Administra-
tion shall transmit annually to the Committees on Small
Business and Veterans Affairs of the House of Representa-
tives and the Senate a report on the needs of small business
concerns owned and controlled by veterans and small busi-
ness concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled vet-
erans, which shall include information on—
(1) the availability of Small Business Adminis-
tration programs for such small business concerns
and the degree of utilization of such programs by such
small business concerns during the preceding 12-
month period, including statistical information on
such utilization as compared to the small business
community as a whole;
section (b), the Corporation shall establish and maintain
a network of information and assistance centers for use
by veterans and the public.
‘‘(g) ANNUAL REPORT.—On or before October 1 of
each year, the Board of Directors shall transmit a report
to the President and Congress describing the activities and
accomplishments of the Corporation for the preceding year
and the Corporation’s findings regarding the efforts of
Federal, State and private organizations to assist veterans
in the formation and expansion of small business concerns.
‘‘(h) USE OF MAILS.—The Corporation may use the
United States mails in the same manner and under the
same conditions as the departments and agencies of the
United States.
‘‘(i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Corporation to carry out this
section the following amounts:
‘‘(A) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2000;
‘‘(B) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2001;
‘‘(C) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and
‘‘(D) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2003.
‘‘(2) PRIVATIZATION.—The Corporation shall
institute and implement a plan to raise private funds
and become a self-sustaining corporation.’’.
(3) The collection of statistics concerning serv-
ices provided by SCORE to veterans, including serv-
ice-disabled veterans, for inclusion in each annual
report published by the Administrator under section
4(b)(2)(B) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
633(b)(2)(B)).
(b) RESOURCES.—The Administrator shall provide to
SCORE such resources as the Administrator determines
necessary for SCORE to carry out the requirements of the
memorandum of understanding specified in paragraph (1).
SEC. 302. ENTREPRENEURIAL ASSISTANCE.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Admin-
istrator of the Small Business Administration, and the
head of the association formed pursuant to section
21(a)(3)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
648(a)(3)(A)) shall enter into a memorandum of under-
standing with respect to entrepreneurial assistance to vet-
erans, including service-disabled veterans, through Small
Business Development Centers (described in section 21 of
the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 648)) and facilities of
the Department of Veterans Affairs. Such assistance shall
include the following:
(1) Conducting of studies and research, and the
distribution of information generated by such studies