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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5645
To improve the calculation of the subsidy rate with respect to certain small
business loans and certain development company debentures.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 16, 2002
Mr. MANZULLO (for himself and Mr. NUSSLE) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to
the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To improve the calculation of the subsidy rate with respect
to certain small business loans and certain development
company debentures.
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 ‘‘Small Business Access
to Credit Act of 2002’’.
SEC. 2. SUBSIDY RATE FOR SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
For purposes of calculating the cost (as that term
is defined in section 502 of the Federal Credit Reform
Act of 1990) to the Small Business Administration of
loans and loan guarantees and modifications thereof under
section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a))
for fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal year thereafter, the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall
use an econometric model approved by the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget for such purpose.
SEC. 3. SUBSIDY RATE FOR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY DE-
BENTURES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of calculating the
cost (as that term is defined in section 502 of the Federal
Credit Reform Act of 1990) to the Small Business Admin-
istration of guarantees and modifications thereof under
title V of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15
U.S.C. 695 et seq.) for fiscal year 2003 and each fiscal
year thereafter, the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget shall use an econometric model approved by
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget for
such purpose.
(b) APPROVAL OF MODEL FOR 2003.—Not later than
the end of the 120-day period beginning on the date of
the enactment of this Act—
(1) the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget shall approve an econometric model de-
scribed in subsection (a) for fiscal year 2003; and
(2) before such approval, the Comptroller Gen-
eral of the United States shall review and verify the
initial results of such model.
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SECTION 1. AUTHORIZED DURATION OF BASE CONTRACT
FOR NAVY-MARINE CORPS INTRANET.
Section 814 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, as enacted into
law by Public Law 106–398 (114 Stat. 1654A–215) and
amended by section 362 of Public Law 107–107 (115
Stat. 1065), is amended—
(1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection
(j); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (h) the fol-
lowing new subsection (i):
‘‘(i) DURATION
OF
BASE
NAVY-MARINE
CORPS
INTRANET CONTRACT.—Notwithstanding section 2306c of
title 10, United States Code, the base contract of the
Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract may have a term in
excess of five years, but not more than seven years.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives October 16,
2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 5647
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the twenty-third day of January, two thousand and two
An Act
To authorize the duration of the base contract of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet
contract to be more than five years but not more than seven years.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZED DURATION OF BASE CONTRACT FOR NAVY-
MARINE CORPS INTRANET.
Section 814 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authoriza-
tion Act for Fiscal Year 2001, as enacted into law by Public Law
106–398 (114 Stat. 1654A–215) and amended by section 362 of
Public Law 107–107 (115 Stat. 1065), is amended—
(1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new sub-
section (i):
‘‘(i) DURATION OF BASE NAVY-MARINE CORPS INTRANET CON-
TRACT.—Notwithstanding section 2306c of title 10, United States
Code, the base contract of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract
may have a term in excess of five years, but not more than seven
years.’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5647
To authorize the duration of the base contract of the Navy-Marine Corps
Intranet contract to be more than five years but not more than seven years.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 16, 2002
Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia (for himself, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. LARSEN
of Washington, Mr. KIND, Mr. TURNER, Mr. SMITH of Washington, and
Mr. FROST) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Armed Services
OCTOBER 16, 2002
Committee on Armed Services discharged; which was considered and passed
A BILL
To authorize the duration of the base contract of the Navy-
Marine Corps Intranet contract to be more than five
years but not more than seven years.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZED DURATION OF BASE CONTRACT
FOR NAVY-MARINE CORPS INTRANET.
Section 814 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, as enacted into
law by Public Law 106–398 (114 Stat. 1654A–215) and
amended by section 362 of Public Law 107–107 (115
Stat. 1065), is amended—
(1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection
(j); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (h) the fol-
lowing new subsection (i):
‘‘(i) DURATION
OF
BASE
NAVY-MARINE
CORPS
INTRANET CONTRACT.—Notwithstanding section 2306c of
title 10, United States Code, the base contract of the
Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract may have a term in
excess of five years, but not more than seven years.’’.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5647
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
OCTOBER 17, 2002
Received
AN ACT
To authorize the duration of the base contract of the Navy-
Marine Corps Intranet contract to be more than five
years but not more than seven years.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(f) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this section, the
term ‘‘comprehensive eye examination’’ includes an assess-
ment of a patient’s history, general medical observation,
external and ophthalmoscopic examination, and assess-
ment of gross visual fields performed by an optometrist
or an ophthalmologist.
(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—For the
purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized
to be appropriated $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2003, and
such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years
2004 through 2006.
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HR 5647 RDS
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZED DURATION OF BASE CONTRACT
FOR NAVY-MARINE CORPS INTRANET.
Section 814 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001, as enacted into
law by Public Law 106–398 (114 Stat. 1654A–215) and
amended by section 362 of Public Law 107–107 (115
Stat. 1065), is amended—
(1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection
(j); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (h) the fol-
lowing new subsection (i):
‘‘(i) DURATION
OF
BASE
NAVY-MARINE
CORPS
INTRANET CONTRACT.—Notwithstanding section 2306c of
title 10, United States Code, the base contract of the
Navy-Marine Corps Intranet contract may have a term in
excess of five years, but not more than seven years.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives October 16,
2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5649
To allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 16, 2002
Mr. HYDE (for himself, Mr. LEACH, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. KIRK,
and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or
asylum.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TREATMENT OF NATIONALS OF THE DEMO-
CRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
For purposes of eligibility for refugee status under
section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1157), or for asylum under section 208 of such
Act (8 U.S.C. 1158), a national of the Democratic Peo-
ple’s Republic of Korea shall not be considered a national
of the Republic of Korea.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 564
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the amount of
the deduction allowed for meal and entertainment expenses associated
with the performing arts.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 13, 2001
Mr. ABERCROMBIE 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 increase
the amount of the deduction allowed for meal and enter-
tainment expenses associated with the performing arts.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN DEDUCTION FOR MEAL AND EN-
TERTAINMENT EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE PERFORMING ARTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (n) of section 274 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to only 50
percent of meal and entertainment expenses allowed as de-
duction) is amended by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
‘‘(4) SPECIAL RULE FOR PERFORMING ARTS.—
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—In the case of any
amount paid or incurred for a ticket to a legiti-
mate attraction of the performing arts, para-
graph (1) shall be applied by substituting ‘80
percent of the first $60 of the face amount of
the ticket and 50 percent of the remaining
amount’ for ‘50 percent of the amount’.
‘‘(B) LEGITIMATE ATTRACTION.—For pur-
poses of subparagraph (A), the term ‘legitimate
attraction’ means any stage attraction per-
formed in person by professional actors, danc-
ers, or musicians, including plays, musicals,
symphony concerts, stock company perform-
ances, and instrumental performances (includ-
ing jazz, ballet, and operettas). Such term shall
not include radio or television performances,
vaudeville, burlesque, or any band perform-
ance.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4909
To establish the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 22, 2004
Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin (for himself, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. 
RADANOVICH, and Mr. PITTS) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Government Reform 
A BILL 
To establish the Office of Faith-Based and Community 
Initiatives.
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 ‘‘Tools for Community 
Initiatives Act’’. 
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. 
There is established in the Executive Office of the 
President the Office of Faith-Based and Community Ini-
tiatives (hereafter referred to as ‘‘the Office’’).
or whose selection of an accredited person is rejected 
under clause (v), the Secretary shall designate a person 
to review the findings of the Secretary under such clause 
if, during the 30-day period beginning on the date on 
which the establishment receives the findings, the estab-
lishment requests the review. The review shall commence 
not later than 30 days after the establishment requests 
the review, unless the Secretary and the establishment 
otherwise agree. 
‘‘(C)(i) In the case of a device establishment for 
which the Secretary classified the results of the most re-
cent inspection of the establishment by a person accredited 
under paragraph (2) as ‘official action indicated’, the es-
tablishment, if otherwise eligible under subparagraph (A), 
is eligible for further inspections by persons accredited 
under such paragraph if (I) the Secretary issues a written 
statement to the owner or operator of the establishment
that the violations leading to such classification have been 
resolved, and (II) the Secretary, either upon the Sec-
retary’s own initiative or a petition of the owner or oper-
ator of the establishment, notifies the establishment that 
it has clearance to use an accredited person for the inspec-
tions. The Secretary shall respond to such petition within 
30 days after the receipt of the petition.
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. 
TITLE I—FEES RELATED TO MEDICAL DEVICES 
Sec. 101. Findings. 
Sec. 102. Establishment of program. 
Sec. 103. Annual reports. 
Sec. 104. Postmarket surveillance. 
Sec. 105. Consultation. 
Sec. 106. Effective date. 
Sec. 107. Sunset clause. 
TITLE II—AMENDMENTS REGARDING REGULATION OF MEDICAL 
DEVICES 
Sec. 201. Inspections by accredited persons. 
Sec. 202. Third party review of premarket notification. 
Sec. 203. Debarment of accredited persons. 
Sec. 204. Designation and regulation of combination products. 
Sec. 205. Report on certain devices. 
Sec. 206. Electronic labeling. 
Sec. 207. Electronic registration. 
Sec. 208. Intended use. 
Sec. 209. Modular review. 
Sec. 210. Pediatric expertise regarding classification-panel review of premarket 
applications. 
Sec. 211. Internet list of class II devices exempted from requirement of pre-
market notification. 
Sec. 212. Study by Institute of Medicine of postmarket surveillance regarding 
pediatric populations. 
Sec. 213. Guidance regarding pediatric devices. 
Sec. 214. Breast implants; study by Comptroller General. 
Sec. 215. Breast implants; research through National Institutes of Health. 
TITLE III—ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS 
Sec. 301. Identification of manufacturer of medical devices. 
Sec. 302. Single-use medical devices. 
Sec. 303. MedWatch.
TITLE I—FEES RELATED TO 
MEDICAL DEVICES 
SEC. 101. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds that—
(1) prompt approval and clearance of safe and 
effective devices is critical to the improvement of the 
public health so that patients may enjoy the benefits 
of devices to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease;
(2) the public health will be served by making 
additional funds available for the purpose of aug-
menting the resources of the Food and Drug Admin-
istration that are devoted to the process for the re-
view of devices and the assurance of device safety 
and effectiveness so that statutorily mandated dead-
lines may be met; and 
(3) the fees authorized by this title will be dedi-
cated to meeting the goals identified in the letters 
from the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Sen-
ate, as set forth in the Congressional Record. 
SEC. 102. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter C of chapter VII of 
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
379F et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing part: 
‘‘PART 3—FEES RELATING TO DEVICES 
‘‘SEC. 737. DEFINITIONS. 
‘‘For purposes of this subchapter: 
‘‘(1) The term ‘premarket application’ means—
HR 5651 RDS 
‘‘(B) $27,255,000 for fiscal year 2004; 
‘‘(C) $29,785,000 for fiscal year 2005; 
‘‘(D) $32,615,000 for fiscal year 2006; 
and 
‘‘(E) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2007, 
as adjusted to reflect adjustments in the total fee 
revenues made under this section and changes in the 
total amounts collected by application fees. 
‘‘(4) OFFSET.—Any amount of fees collected 
for a fiscal year under this section that exceeds the 
amount of fees specified in appropriation Acts for 
such fiscal year shall be credited to the appropria-
tion account of the Food and Drug Administration 
as provided in paragraph (1), and shall be sub-
tracted from the amount of fees that would other-
wise be authorized to be collected under this section 
pursuant to appropriation Acts for a subsequent fis-
cal year. 
‘‘(i) COLLECTION OF UNPAID FEES.—In any case 
where the Secretary does not receive payment of a fee as-
sessed under subsection (a) within 30 days after it is due, 
such fee shall be treated as a claim of the United States 
Government subject to subchapter II of chapter 37 of title 
31, United States Code.
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(2) submit a report on the results of the review
to the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the
Senate and the Committee on Government Reform
of the House of Representatives.
(b) CONTENT OF REPORT.—The report under sub-
section (a)(2) shall include the following matters:
(1) ASSESSMENT.—The Comptroller General’s
assessment of—
(A) the extent to which property and serv-
ices procured in accordance with this title have
contributed to the capacity of the workforce of
Federal Government employees within each ex-
ecutive agency to carry out the mission of the
executive agency; and
(B) the extent to which Federal Govern-
ment employees have been trained on the use of
technology.
(2) RECOMMENDATIONS.—Any recommenda-
tions of the Comptroller General resulting from the
assessment described in paragraph (1).
(c) CONSULTATION.—In preparing for the review
under subsection (a)(1), the Comptroller shall consult with
the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate and
the Committee on Government Reform of the House of
Representatives on the specific issues and topics to be re-
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5652
To designate a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 16, 2002
Mr. BACA (for himself, Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma, and Mr. KILDEE) intro-
duced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform
A BILL
To designate a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native
Americans.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
Congress finds the following:
(1) Native Americans were the original inhab-
itants of the land that now constitutes the United
States.
(2) Native American tribal governments devel-
oped the fundamental principles of freedom of
speech and separation of powers that form the foun-
dation of the United States Government.
(3) Native Americans have traditionally exhib-
ited respect for our finite natural resources through
a deep reverence for the Earth.
(4) Native Americans have served with valor in
all of the Nation’s wars beginning with the Revolu-
tionary War through the present day, and often the
percentage of Native American Indians who served
exceeded significantly the percentage of Americans
in the population of the United States as a whole,
showing the disproportionate commitment of Native
Americans to the Nation.
(5) Native Americans have made distinct and
important contributions to the United States and
the rest of the world in many fields, including agri-
culture, medicine, music, language, art, and as in-
ventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and schol-
ars.
(6) Native Americans deserve to be recognized
for their individual contributions to the United
States as local and national leaders, artists, athletes,
and scholars.
(7) This recognition will encourage self-esteem,
pride, and self-awareness in Native Americans of all
ages about the significant role their ancestors and
heritage played in the formation of the freest coun-
try in the world, the United States.
(8) This recognition will allow all Americans of
whatever background to show respect and admira-
tion to Native Americans for their important con-
tributions to the political, cultural, and economic life
of the United States and the richness of its cultural
fabric.
(9) Bringing about a legal public holiday for
Native Americans will show a strong united govern-
ment-to-government relationship between each of the
Native American Nations and the Federal Govern-
ment.
SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN’S DAY.
Congress requests thatl
(1) the President issue a proclamation desig-
nating a paid legal public holiday as ‘‘Native Ameri-
can’s Day’’; and
(2) Federal, State, and local governments, in-
terested groups and organizations, and the people of
the United States to observe Native American’s Day
with programs, appropriate ceremonies, and activi-
ties.
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SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF DIABETES LABORATORY
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.
(a) COVERAGE.—Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social Se-
curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2)) is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (U), by striking ‘‘and’’ at
the end;
(2) in subparagraph (V)(iii), by inserting ‘‘and’’
at the end; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph:
‘‘(W) diabetes screening tests and services (as
defined in subsection (ww));’’.
(b) SERVICES DESCRIBED.—Section 1861 of the So-
cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
‘‘Diabetes Screening Tests and Services
‘‘(ww)(1) The term ‘diabetes screening tests’ means
diagnostic testing furnished to an individual at risk for
diabetes (as defined in paragraph (2)) for the purpose of
early detection of diabetes, including—
‘‘(A) a fasting plasma glucose test; and
‘‘(B) such other tests, and modifications to
tests, as the Secretary determines appropriate, in
consultation with appropriate organizations.
‘‘(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the term ‘indi-
vidual at risk for diabetes’ means an individual who has
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107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5655
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston, Texas, as the 
‘‘Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 16, 2002
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for herself, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. BARTON 
of Texas, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. EVANS, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. STEN-
HOLM, Mr. TURNER, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. FROST, and Mr. ARMEY) intro-
duced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Vet-
erans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston, 
Texas, as the ‘‘Michael E. DeBakey Department of Vet-
erans Affairs Medical Center’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. 
Congress finds as follows: 
(1) Dr. DeBakey played a critical role in estab-
lishing and developing the Department of Veterans 
Affairs Medical Center in Houston, Texas. He has 
successfully elevated its professional staff and qual-
ity healthcare to meet high standards of excellence 
and encouraged minorities to fulfill their potential in 
education, and particularly in the health professions. 
(2) Dr. DeBakey’s dedication to the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is ongoing. 
He is still chairman of the Dean’s Committee of the 
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, as 
he has been since the beginning of the institution. 
(3) Dr. DeBakey brought both the City of 
Houston and the State of Texas international rec-
ognition for the Texas Medical Center through his 
pioneering of medical research, his leadership at 
Baylor College of Medicine, his national and inter-
national medical statesmanship, and his cham-
pioning of the rights and the welfare of the under-
privileged. 
(4) Dr. DeBakey is credited with the develop-
ment of the Mobile Army Surgical Hospitals 
(MASH) concepts for the military, which has led to 
saving thousands of lives during the Korean and 
Vietnam conflicts, as well as the development of spe-
cialized medical and surgical center systems in order 
to treat returning military personnel. 
(5) During World War II, he served as Colonel 
in the United States Army assigned to the Surgical